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The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-04-16

sweet Girl Graduate ... Pauline Phelps
fotion Scene From Romeo and Juliet.
....-......... Shakespeare
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-04-16

Misses

The following were among those
present for the event:
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1915-11-27

up. and, clInging to the edge OF the
hole. brought my eyes to level with
the rent in the paper. The vista was
not a wide one and dare not enlarge
the space, yet saw sufficient to yield
me full knowledge or the party and
its occasion. The floor was crowded,
the men almost without exception in
Federal uniform.
The couples whirled past, circling
the room. | watched the faces ca
gerly, but they were all strange No
doubt some OF those young women |
had known as girls. but they had
grown out of my recollection. None
among the officers present, so far as
! could tell, had | ever come in con-
tact with--ah! yesl there was Whit
lock sitting discons lately alone below
the judges bench. | clung to my
perch determining TO assure myself,
but my eyes encountered no other
familiar countenance. OF course No
reen would not attend. but there must
DO some special cause TO account for
Raymond's absence. He was the sort
TO whom such an occasion as this
would naturally appeal.
Satisfied by my scrutiny. explored
the opposite wall in vain for any stint
lar opening. As l remembered there
were Offices there. where In days or
peace the county officers held sway.
and the floor above was an unfur.
nished attic. extending the full length
OF the building. having low, unceiled
roof. In the old days II had been
used for storage purposes, and there
was narrow stairway leading down
into the sheriffs ONCE. Ayi and there
was a contrivance there once in which
they used 10 burn waste papers. | re-
membered a certain house cleaning in
which assisted. and was assigned 70
the job OF stirring the papers fire.
quently with an iron poker. thought
it fun. and the chimney funnel was
a big one. Possibly II was there still,
but could succeed in getting up that
fart The light shining through the
broken paper permitted faint glimpse
OF my immediate surroundings. yet re-
vealed little 10 encourage me. The
chimney was barely large enough TO
admit the upward passage OF my body,
and was black mystery. However,
the irregularity Of the stones promised
finger and foot hold. II offered 9
chance. hope-and could ask no
more.
I was climbing before the music
ceased. cllnging desperately to every
slight projection, and bracing myself
against the walls. Progress was slow,
and occasionally painful; the con
tracted SPACE gave me feeling OF suf
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1915-11-27
CHAPTER XVI.


There was absolutely nothing for
me TO do but wait, but II was hard to
Judge time. The noise OF the camp
without was some guide. but. as the
evening heightened. n band began play.
ing overhead. and | could hear the
sound OF feet on the floor above. Evi-
IDENTIFY a. dance was In progress In the
big courtroom, and for the moment
my heart seemed to stop beating In
a sudden. fear that my plan OF escape
for that night was blocked
II was the big fireplace opening into
this room through which | had hoped
to emerge. but ] could never accom-
plish such hope amidst those dancers.
And they might kcepup their dancing
to so late an hour as to give me no
opportunity before dawn TO find a
place in which to- elude search. Yet
the noise was In, my favor. II I could
only be assured the chimney was
wide enough above to permit of my
finally reaching the roof. Once there
] would discover a way down. The
grim incongruity Of that merry party
above, dancing and laughing In the
bright light, and Of myself In that
black cell below. waiting the certainty
OF death the next morning, served 10
steel my resolve.
could hear nothing OF the guard in
the corridor, although l listened In
tently. my ear against the iron door.
during lull In that babel overhead.
II was hardly likely another inspection
would be made. at least not until the
sentries we're again relieved. probably
at midnight. To my judgment this
would allow me nearly three hours In
which TO make my effort-and surely
half that time should prove sufhclent,
The band burst into harmony again
polka, | remembcr-and tore free
the loosened support. II made an
ugly bit OF iron, we'll adapted for the
purpose had In mind. Not only could
II be utilized as a lever. but II was
no mean weapon for use In emergency.
II must have required fifteen. or
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1915-11-27

I'm get you yet. you dd rascal
! heard him growl. "and stretch your
neck without any trial"
And I'll gag that mouth OF yours"
answered "and keep II still for
awhile. oh. yes. you'll open up. my
mani / know trick that will mako
you bite the tighter I pull the cord
How about you. lIeutenant2 Would
you like dose OF the same medIcineg"
I stepped across TO him. strip OF
cloth In my hand, but just at that in-
slant the latch OF the door ratified as
though a hand without gripped 1t.
had barely time In which to leap back
against the wall. hidden from view.
when the door opened inward. All
saw was the glimpse OF a mans hand
and sleeve. The fellow must have
perceived nothing to alarm him, for
he merely held the door ajar-
"A lady to see the colonel" be an
nounced briefly. Just step In. miss"
saw her advance two steps. and
then stop motionless. with halfsup-
pressed cry OF surprise. The sentry
could not have heard the slight ex-
clamation. for he closed the door. the
latch clicking sharply. Her eyes
opened wide. staring frst at the
colonel. then at Raymond. so startled
at the discovery OF their predicament
as 20 be dazed. took q step forward.
and the swift light OF recognition
leaped into her eyes. as she leaned
forward to scan me more closely In
the dim light OF the single lamp. 1
could not tell. I could not be sure. yet
I thought the expression on her face
was one Of relief. OF rejoicing.
"Youir she exclaimed, as though
not yet half convinced OF the truth.
you here-and freei what--what
have you done TO these men?"
laughed lightly. so relieved by her
reception as to feel a new man.
Merely turned the tables; this time
luck was on my side. and neither gen.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1915-11-27

twenty minutes 10 break the iron
sheathing edge loose so as to insert
the point OF my wedge. The bar, once
inserted, furnished the necessary lev
erage. forcing the iron to yield about
the riyet heads. ! waited between the
dances, recruiting strained muscles,
and listening anxiously for any alarm
ing sound In the corridor. only 70
spring again feverishly to the work
the moment the band resumed play
ing.
The barrier yielded inch by inch,
until forced fully half the iron cur
tain backward. jamming II against the
wall. and thus revealed the black
opening into the chimney. The open
ing which I had uncovered was suf-
ficiently large to permit the squeez-
Ing through of my body. and. once
within the chimney. l found ample
space In which TO explore.
I could see nothing. and was COM
PEELED TO rely entirely upon the sense
OF touch. Iron bars had been left on
one side the chimney. forming an
irregular ladder. Ny cropping hands
located these. and by their aid began
to climb slowly upward. At the level
OF the first story came upon pro-
lection OF rock. possibly six or eight
inches wide. on which found secure
foothold, and was thus able to regain
breath and strength for renewal of
the struggle. was crouched opposite
the oldtime fireplace. and the band,
playing noisily, was within very few
feet OF where I hid. However. not a
CLEAN OF light was visible. and II was
some time before located the open.
ing which had been left for stove
pipe. Even then could feel no pipe,
but, as extended my arm. a finger
burst through the paper which had
been. pasted across the entrance. and
a glow of radiance illumined the black
walls about me,
waited. motionless. holding my
breath in fear that some eye might
have witnessed the tearing OF the pa
per; but there was no cessation OF
noise, no evidence OF discovery. As
sailed by a temptation. to view the
scene. found foothold little higher
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knew she had met with no success.
She seemed distressed. but was anx-
fous that you should know at once the
seriousness OF ycur position. and the
only hope OF escape offered YOU"
MY heart was beating fiercely at
this direct evidence or her interest In
my affairs. She had even humbled
herself to beg for me chance: per-
haps, to Colonel Pickney she had even
confessed the truth In hope OF chang
ing his decision. But the effort had
proved useless; he had named terms,
which she evidently considered unwor
thy.
What hopef" asked colby. you
mean the terms offered me beforeT
He bowed gravely. but without
speaking.
And did Miss HARDWOOD request you
to urge my acceptancef"
by no means. Her purpose was to
acquaint you with the conditions, to
relieve your suspense. and permit you
to realize her friendliness. was to
tell you this frankly. but not to urge
any decision upon you.
And I thank you, Captain Fox, and
beg you to express TO her my appre-
citation OF her kind loyalty. My life is
OF small account In this struggle. and
its preservation would be no excuse
for treachery."
Fox grasped my hand firmly In both
OF his own.
II am glad OF your decision. Wyatt"
he said earnestly. Il had no doubt
or what 1t would be; nor do think
she had. Is there anything l can dor
Any comfort can addf"
"Only one; I would ask OF Miss
Harwood a single favor. II is that she
write my mother the conditions OF
my death--a woman can do that best"
II can promise you II shall be done
I sincerely wish. Wyatt. we had met
under pleasanter circumstances. This
is q sad ending 10 what might have
been a lasting friendship: confess
have learned to like you. my boy"
"And you. Captain Fox" respond
ed earnestly. feeling deeply his friend
Illness. And" In spite of every effort
at control my voice faltered, you will
tell Miss Harwood how much her mes
sage OF kindness meant to me-"
Il certainly will. my Lads that
all? II may not be possible for me to
come again"
There Is nothing else; Jackson
will learn the truth through other
sources-good-by. and may God guard
you"
Good by"
Our hands chung, our eyes met. and
then he turned away. without ventur.
ing 10 glance back; the door closed
behind him, and stood staring at II
through blurred vision. was still
standing there motionless when the
iron barrier opened few inches. anc
the hand OF soldier pushed a tin
containing food along the floor.
Here's your supper, Johnny
growled voice indlstinctly. AN
guess you won't be bothered any more
tonight"
sat on the box. and choked down
what food ! could. endeavoring to
drive away the feeling OF depression
| I'm which Fox had left me. ! needed
now strength and courage to front the
one chance left.
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saw him stare. open-mouthed, Al
though at a ghost There was a star
tied look in his face. but no recogni
ton. The same swift glimpse had re
yealed 20 me a discarded belt on the
end OF the desk, In which glittered the
pearl handle OF a revolver. With one
step forward I had the weapon In my
possession. and sprang between both
men and the door.
Not single move. gentlemeni"
commanded crlsply. yet not venturins
to speak aloud. for fear OF guarc
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tleman seemed eager to prove hero.
AS you perceive, they are like lambs."

H--F<t
tleman seemed eager to prove hero.
AS you perceive, they are like lambs"
They hardly looked It, for II ever
murder glared unconcealed in the eyes
OF men. 1t did then; but they were
helpless to move or express them.
selves-at least the colonel was, al.
though he struggled fercely. The
younger officer made no attempt, his
thin lips drawn back In cruel snarl
was certain there was a swift CLEAN
OF amusement in the girls eyes. but Il
passed quickly as her glance again
met mine.
But youi Tell me; | must under
stand In order 10 know what TO do.
How did you come here?"
From the big chimney. I had no
suspicion this room was occupied, un.
Gil | came face TO face with these
men. But they were more surprised
even than I. got the guns first, and
that ended IT.; but cannot hold you
up that way"
There is no necessity"
MOI" could not keep the joyous
note out OF my voice. You mean"
Merely that came here seeking
your release, or rather to urge that
you be given trial az Charleston. II
Is scarcely likely under all conditions
that will prevent your escape. or at
tempt TO do so. You saved me from
fate worse than death, and we're cap
tured while endeavoring 10 serve me.
Surely you did not suppose had
forgottenf You received my mes
sage?''
yes, and was most thankful for II.
l confess had doubted before
Il read your thoughts In your face:
that was one reason why ! wished to
reassure you. could not be migrate
full" She glanced across the room.
and began again as though anxious 10
get upon another topic IL request
ed Lieutenant Raymond to intercede
In your behalf. and he pledged me his
word to do so. Less than an hour
ago learned he was exertihg his I'm
nuence with Colonel Pickney against
my wishes. l determined 10 come
here In person and learn the truth.
Have you any explanation. Lieutenant
Raymond7"
The fellow is seIf.confessed spy"
he asserted hoarseiy. There was
nothing could say to save him"
Lieutenant. I made no request that
you would interpose to save this man
from his Just fate under military law.
My father was soldier. and know
n soldiers duty. All asked was that
he be sent TO Charleston. 70 the head.
quarters OF this department. where he
could have an impartial trial IL you
had so advised Colonel Pickney, that
would have been done. He would have
gladly shifted the responsibility else
where. Now the full burden OF dcci-
sion falls on me. ! must choose be-
r, BE Continued.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1915-11-27

CHAPTER xIIr-cowan's gang Is driv-
On OFT by Federal troops. one OF whose
pfficers In the real Lieutenant Raymond.
Wyatt 10 trapped. though Noreen attempts
TO defend him.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1915-11-27

CHAPTER xII-Unable 10 escape while
the gang 10 on the FIRST floor and around
the house. Wyatt proposes 20 marry
Noreen TO protect her from Cowan. She
accepts and Wyatt forces the preacher TO
marry them.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1915-11-27

CHAPTER xI-wyatt and Norsen re-
turn 20 the second floor and await the
next move OF the gang forcing the
preacher 20 silence
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-01-14
TURKS INVADING PERSIA
London Hears SuItan's Forces Have
Reached Tabriz, country's Sec
ond Largest City.

London, Jan. 13.-Reuter's Telegram
Co., has received dispatch from it's
correspondent from Petrograd, saying
that an advance detachment of the
Turkish army has occupied the Pers-
ian city of Tabriz.
Tabriz was garrisoned by Russian
force, 1t being situated in that part of
Persia under the domination of the
Russians in the same manner as the
southern portion of Persia is consider
ed to be within the sphere of influence
of Great Britain.
Y The town has been evacuated by this
Russian force, according to report
sent out by the Turkish government
and published last night in Berlin.
The announcement from Constantin-
ople added that the Russian garrison
had retreated to Djulfa, where the
Russians were said to be assembling
In strong force to defend the passage
of the Araxes river.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-01-14
KANSAS TO WELCOME
FOREIGN FARMERS

Topeka, Kansas, Jan. 10 Establish
ment of an immigration agency which
would welcome to Kansas farm work
ers of Europe, driven from their homes
by the war, was recommended to the
state legislature by Governor Arthur
Capper in his message, delivered to-
day.
Other1 recommendations made by
the new governor were the simplica-
ton of laws; cooperative loan associ-
ations for farmers under the supervis-
ion of the state banking department;
welfare measures to conserve human
life and resources; free text books,
abolition of a number Of offices and
boards; a strong civil service law; a.
presidential primary law; a law to per-
NIT state banks to avail themselves of
the federal reserve law; adoption of
the initiative and referendum; an a.
mendment to the constitution allowing
a verdict in civil cases by three
fourths of the members Of the jury
and a strengthening of the states
"blue sky" law.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-01-14
Defeat of Mondell Bill in
Congress Hailed as End
of the Agitation
VOTE ON RESOLUTION
is NOT EVEN CLOSE
Women Claim, Nevertheless
That Result Encourages
Further Attempts

Washington, D. c., Jan. 13.-The
democratic leaders in congress today
considered the woman suffrage issue
dead so far as the present session is
concerned as the result Of the defeat
of the Mondell resolution for a con-
stitutional amendment to enfranchise
women in the house yesterday by a
vote of 2O4 to 174.
Failure of the resolution to get
even majority it was believed,
would discourage further efforts at this
session to have the question again
brought up for consideration.
Undismayed, however, suffrage lead
ers declared today that the fight was
by no means over, and that it would
be continued until victory was theirs.
1t was thought likely that suffrage
leaders in congress and out would be-
gin Immediately to realign their forces
for another fight in the sixty-fourth
congress, next December.
On the other hand, anti-suffragists
were out today with statements assert
ing that their expectations had boon
fulfilled. Mrs. Arthur NJ Dodge, presi-
dent of the National Association Op-
posed to Woman Suffrage, declared
that the result meant that the suf-
frage movement, "fostered by hyster-
ical women" was on the wane.
Pointing to the vote in favor of the
resolution as being four more than
they had counted on, suffrage leaders
declared that it was highly gratifying
to them. The fact that the resolution
was voted upon they construed VIC
tory for the cause, declaring that the
question never before had been con-
sidered in the house itself,
The vote on the resolution came at
about 9 o'clock last night after many
hours of earnest and at times bitter
debate in which the question of states
rights figured. Not since the debate
and vote on the resolution for pro-
constitutional amendment had
such spirited contest been witnessed.
Analysing the vote, it is shown that
of those voting for the resolution, SO
were democrats, " republicans, IL
3 progressive republicans
and Independent. Those voting
against the resolution included III
democrats and 33 republicans.
How Iowans Voted.
These Iowa members voted for the
resolution:
Haugen, Good, Towner, Green,
Woods, Prouty and Kirkpatrick. Voll-
mer and Connolly voted against it.
Often during the earnest and at
times bitter debate preceding the vote
Speaker Clark was forced to interrupt
the speakers on the floor, fill the cham
Der with deafening battering of his
gavel and warn both members and
spectators that order must be preserv-
ed. Several times he threatened to
have the galleries cleared unless the
disturbance subsidized. But the muir
murs of approval and disapproval per
sisted as each speaker voiced his sup
port for or opposition to the cause of
votes for women"
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-01-14
PEOPLE Of POLAND
FACE STARVATION
CONDITIONS THERE SAID TO BE
AS BAD AS IS THE CASE
AMONG THE BELGIANs.

Berlin (via The Hague and London)
Jan. 13.-Dr. Wickliffe Rose and
Ernest Bicknell, belonging to the
American Red Cross mission, depart
today for Poland, where succor for the
civil population is equally as urgent as
1t is in Belgium.
1t appears that the inhabitants of
the cities are particularly distressed,
according to information received by
Messrs Rose and Bicknell, as all of
the Polish industries are at stand
still, while the Importation of food
stuffs has ceased since the outbreak of
hostilities, owing to the military re-
quirements and the destruction Of
railroads.
The Americans will be accompanied
by DR.. Theodore L. Ewald, director
of the ministry of the interior and will
visit Czenstochowa, Lodz, Lowicz and
other cities in Poland.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-01-14
RUSSIANS TELL Of
BLACK SEA FIGHTS
NUMEROUS NAVAL LENGAGEMENTS
WITH TURKS ARE REPORTED
FROM PETRoGRAD.

Petrograd, Jan. 13.-Further details
of the naval engagements in the Black
sea during the first week of January
have been received in Petrograd.
The scene of these activities was
between Sinope and Rizab, Turkish
ports on the southern coast of the
Black sea. The Russian ships came
up with the Turkish cruiser Medjidch,
conveying a steamer, the Maria Roset-
ia, with cargo of naphtha for Trebi-
zond. They opened fire on the Turk
ish ship and did considerable damage.
The cruiser escaped, but the Maria
Rosetta was sent to the bootom.
The night Of January 6 the Russian
fleet came up with the cruisers Bres-
lau and Hamidch. A spirited exchange
of shots followed and finally the Turk
ish cruisers disappeared in the dark
ness. In Sourmene bay and in Rizah
bay (35 miles east OF Trebizond) the
Russian warships destroyed fifty-one
Turkish boats. The bombardment Of
the port of Hopa, which is the dis
tributing point for the Tchoruk region,
caused number of fires along the
coast.
A strange incident concerning the
proceedings of the Turkish fleet in the
Black sea has been reported. 1t seems
that the Turkish cruiser Breslau bonn
barded certain positions held by Turk
ish troops near Liman, which is to the
north Of Hopa. Following this bonn
bardment, Russian troops occupied
without hindrance the positions from
which Turkish soldiers had been driv-
en- by the fire of their own cruiser.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-01-14
ROME IN TERORR
As EARTH ROCKS
VIOLENT QUAKE ALARMS THE
PEOPLE AND THEY RUSH ABOUT
IN WILD DISORDER.

Rome. Jan. ia terrific earth
quake. the strongest ever felt in Rome,
occurred early today. 1t lasted sew.
eral seconds and caused d serious
panic. people everywhere rushing
from their houses in terror. Many
buildings were damaged by the shock
The last serious earthquake in the
Rome district occurred July 19, 1899.
Rome, Frascati, Marino and other
towns on the Alban hills felt the shock
and many buildings were damaged
but there was no loss of life. Further
south in italy and Sicily, however,
earthquakes are frequent and very
severe. Great loss of life and heavy
damage to property have occurred in
these regions.
So far as could be learned, one hour
after the quake, no lives were lost.
Nor was it possible to reach any defi-
mite idea of the degree Of the damage
suffered by the city.
There was confusion throughout the
whole of Rome. In some cases 1t
amounted to terror and bordered on
panic. The telephone was resorted to
by great numbers of people at virtual
ly the same time in endeavors to as
certain the safety of relatives and
friends and then to learn the extent
of the damage to the city.
II was learned early in the day that
among the old buildings damaged was
the Palazzo Ghigi, as well as the
famous column Of Marcus Aurelius.