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longer than you have. was there for
twelve years before this war started
And l honestly thought that the poor
kid would choke He was so surprised
that he never said another word, even
after we got to the end of the line. He
simply would not talk to soul any
where.
Upon arriving at La Roche I dis
covered that had nearly an hour be
fore my train left and set out to get
something to eat. found little cafe
about the center of the town and went
in and in my best French ordered a
regular dinner. The girl took the or
der and came back and kept looking at
my collar. If I had been wearing a
necktie l would have been worried for
fear it was not tied right. Finally I
got little peeved and said, "What the
deuce are you looking at | did not
expect she understood but what was
my surprise when she said, in good
English, II was just wondering
whether that N. D. stood for North
Dakota or not" l said it did anil ask
ed her what she knew about North Da-
kota. She said, ooh, nothing at all.
| lived in Grand Forks for nearly ten
years l left there in 1912" I asked
her what she did in Grand Forks and
she said that she lived with her folks
and went to school. then tried To get
her name but could not. We started
talking about the Forks and the U
and the different things around the
town and the first thing I knew nv
train was pulling out and / had not
had bite to eat. AS left the place
she called to me and asked me to write
to her but as she would not give ma
her name wonder how she figured I
was going to get letter to her?
] arrived at Clancy about sumner
time and believe me, I ate before
did anything else and afterwards dis
covered that all the boys whom / ex-
nected to find there had gone to La
Val Bonne to school and had had
my trip for nothing. But there was
q train out that night for Cosmos
pronounced kone) and I was told
that if ] went that way on the way
back could have time during nv Law
over in Lyons to 60 out to La Val
Bonne and see the bunch, but ! haven't
the time to spare to tell you about the
return trip. Will write again and tell
You the ret of this in another letter.
With best of wishes and luck to YOU
and yours from,
Toujour votre. Aimee,
BILL.
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SOLDIERS NEED LETTERS
NOW MORE THAN EVER
Minot Soldier Writing From "Over
There" Warns Folks at Home Not
to Get Careless - Also Says
Something Pertinent About
Soldiers Jobs.

Dear Joe:
1t is nearly two weeks since l re-
ceived my last letter from you, and
am wondering if you think that all we
have to do over here is just to sit down
and write to chumps like you, whether
we hear from you or not? Now | am
going to let you in on little secret.
Sou know while the war was on, that
we always wanted letters over here.
Vt kept up our spirits, and made US
feel a little more satisfied that things
We're going well at home. But since
the armistice was signed. have motto
ed that the mail is falling off right
along. Not only my own mail, but
that of the rest of the boys as we'll
Now there is need of mail more than
there ever was. The boys have more
spare time on their hands, and if they
nave no letters to write, it means that
That much more time to get into mis-
chief, and that is just what they will
be into, every time there is nothing
else for them to do. So just try to
write SO much oftener, and tell every
one you see that the more they write
gtow, the more they are doing for the
boys, because it is now, if ever, that
they want the home town news. Tell
us what is going on, and what is being
done, to welcome the boys and give
them their old jobs back as they come
home. There are a lot Of ugly ru-
mors over here, about how the boys
are being turned down, right and left,
when they go to get their old jobs
back; and we do not want to believe it,
30 that if you folks at home can give
ia poor soldier some little assurance
chat everything is o. k. with the boss,
why that will help a whole lot
There is not much news nowadays
around here, but l am doing my duty
by writinc whether there il anvthin~
to tell or not. / do not believe that
fs1ve ever told you about that little
trip / took a couple Of months ago,
and so here goes.
B One day / was feeling pretty punk
nver things in general, and the way
the job was going in particular, and
the colonel happened to notice it. He
is one Of the best fellows in the world,
and he asked me if I thought that a
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was said the officer in command of the

was said the officer in command of the
party struck him in the face. Natur-
ally he attempted to strike back and
was Immediately seized by four of the
men. The officer then accused him in
his own tongue of trying to strike an
officer of the Kaiser and ordered him
taken to the rear. Also it was Or
dered, that his house and goods be
seized and all that could not be used
should be burned. The last he ever
saw of his home was to see it in
flames. He said that the fortunate
part of it was that his wife and two
little girls were away in the south of
France visiting at the time or there
is no telling what might have happen
ed to them. He went on to tell how.
being a non-combatant, he was ac-
corded trial by the military author
tiles and they sentenced him to FIVE
years at hard labor for striking a
soldier of HIS king. He denieI this
and was told that henceforth Wilhelm
u would be ruler over all western
Europe and perhaps of the world, 50
therefore it was a soldier of his sover-
Ign that he had attempted to strike.
From the court he was taken to a
prison camp somewhere in Germany.
ne told me the name Of the place bit
| have forgotten.
At first he said that he was treated
fairly well, only he was worked night
and day most of the time. But he had
good food and good place to sleep.
But after the war had been going n
while and the camp started to fill up
with French and English prisoners the
food begain to get scarcer and the
quarters were not so good. Apparent
~ no allowance was made for some
time for the added number of prison.
ers and each new bunch that came in
made things just so much worse.
During the second year of his i'm
prisonment they began system of
what we would call farming out the
prisoners. They were sent to the Diff
ferent farms in the district and work
ed all week, being returned to the
camps every Saturday night, where
the necessary work around the camp
would be done on Sunday. Early Mon
day morning they were taken out
again to the farms. Unless some
farmer made a special request for a
certain man he never got the same
farm two weeks in succession. And
ne said that he never remembered any
one making a special request for his
return because he never did any more
than ne was compelled to do to escape
added punishment. and | guess they
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rest would do me good And I, like
a good, soldier. told him that I thought.

rest would do me good. And I, like
a good soldier, told him that thought
that perhaps it might So he told me
to write myself out a pass, and he
would sign it. thought while, and
decided that l had never been UP to
the Bird Coprs. Schools, and this would
be good chance to go up there, and
so made pass that gave me twenty
four hours at the school, exclusive Of
! travel time. Well, you know, that
gives man lot of lee-way, because
there are about dozen different
places to change trains, and if you
spend eight or ten hours in each
place, it means that you have about a
week on the trip, and that it just about
what it took me.
| left here on the American special,
and got into Dion about four in the
morning, and got out Of there about
an hour later. But that did not make
me very mad, because l had been in
Dion before, and although it is pref
ty town, and quite large one, it did
not make much Of hit with. me, be-
cause there are altogether too many
NJ. P.'s there. The train I took from
DIXON to LaRoche was little better
train than the ones had been used
to, and l was in compartment with
couple Of French officers, and one
man who could speak little English
and plenty of German. He had been
a prisoner in Germany for nearly
three years. and was just getting out
He sure had some wonderful things to
tell. He had been taken prisoner about
the first week of the war on the Bel
gian frontier Che was Belgian) and
had been in the different prison camps
, IN Germany ever since. He told me
great many Of his experiences and
am going to tell you a few Of them
that can remember. At the time that
ne was taken prisoner he did not even
know that there was war but that
fhe first thing he knew was one morn
ing he looked out Of the door of his
house and saw German troops coming
down the road. OF course he knew
that there had been rumors of war.
and he now realized that it had finally
rona. Being man Of some sense he
decided that the best thing he could
20 for the present was to remain in
the background and let them 90 on.
But there was nothing like that in
the plan of the German army. A small
detachment of men left the main BODY
of troops and approached the house.
They said something to him which he
did not understand and when he signi-
fed that he could not understand what
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were many from the way he talked
about them.

| He said that early in May of 1918,
upon return from one Of these week
| ly trips he was surprised to see a new
kind Of uniform in the camp and upon
investigating he found that it was
an American soldier. He had heard a
great deal of talk among the sentries
| about the Americans coming into the
war but they had always said that
| their submarines would stop all the
American ships and they had fresh
news every week about some number
of ships that had been sunk so that he
did not see how there could be any
one taken prisoner. But here they
were, four or five of them, and he soon
found out that there were hundreds Of
thousands of them already in France.
Upon asking German sentry about
( this he was informed that few hun
dred Americans had landed in life
boats but Immediately surrendered
when called upon t. do SO by the VOL
derful troops of the Kaiser.
would like to have had more of a
| talk with him but at this point he
came to his station and saw no more
! Of him. But the trip was not by any
means ended At this station, while
] was watching the ex-prisoner greet
his family. lad in the next compart-
ment to mine yelled at me- "Say. Bud
die, when do we get to Florentine ?"
informed. the poor chump that we
we're just half wav between Floren-
tine and the end of the run. We had
passed it about half an hour before.
"Well.' he said, how am going to
get there ?" told him he could either
wait at this station and catch train
in about two hours or 60 on to the end
Of the run and make close connections.
He looked around the platform and
there was nothing left there but about
twenty Italian soldiers waiting for. the
southbound train. He thought min
ute and then said, ~ guess that the
best thing can do is to go on to the
end of the line. don't want to stick
around here with this bunch Of Wops
who can't talk word of English"
Well, the lad himself was Scandi-
navian and did not speak the best Of
English either. 1t happened that one
Of the so-called Wops heard the re-
mark and came up to the car and said
in perfect English, "Say, you poor
siinp. ] suppose that,you think because
you wear an O. D. uniform that you
ara the only one in the world that can
talk English. l will bet that have
been in the States darned sight
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Lilas de France, for men and
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Lilas de France Brisa Pomp. size
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Brilliantine, Bandoline Face Powder
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at naught by my mothers refusal to
consider them"
Since you consider your mothers
wishes only at the end of your own pri-
vate business arrangements, Phelps"
sa Id Mrs. Redfleld with unaccustomed vi
vacity, II see no reason why your moth
er should consider your wishes at mo-
ment's notice in order to insure your
private arrangements n successful con-
clusion. II you take these people about
the place you do 1t with as much per-
sonal responsibility as you shouldered
when you advertised your mothers home.
l will never lend any authority of mine
to your methods of treating this matter -
The cynical half smile that had puz-
zled Arabella fitted across the face OF
Phelps Redheld.
Very WELL" he said. bowling to his
mother. Il shall do exactly as l have
planned to do and / shall depend upon
my brother Lees decision instead or
yours. You will give our findings your
attention. Lee. will you?"
Lee looked at his mother. She had
upon her features that indescribable ex-
preston Of disgust and fear that goes
with loss OF caste, imaginary or real.
To her the conversation was shocking
and vulgar In the extreme, Her whole
life had been built upon falsihed fact.
II was incredible "a her that the family
pride should thus go down in a weller
of business ingenuity.
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For the stress of the word you put
the weight OF her favor Enthusiastically on
my side Of the balance. However, with
the puzzling duplic,ty OF her kind she
turned from Freeland and me to Ara
bella and inquired most sollcitously
whether or not the breeze was too cool
tor her comfort.
The eldest daughter was evidently to
be permitted 10 take part in the dis
cussion OF affairs that was to take place
and at our entrance had engaged Har-
rington In conversation. probably to
make UP to him for the very consider
able snubbing he had received from the
start. AS a representative Of that part
Of the business world from which Mrs
Redfeld had hoped to steer aristocrati-
cally clear he could not possibly have
expected favors. His discomfort was
not to be set aside for him by Miss
Elizabeth Redheld. however, for as soon
as Mrs. Redheld noted with whom
her daughter was conversing she sent
In her direction a glance that suggested
successfully that the place for Miss
Elizabeth Redfleld was at the other end
Of the room with her favored brother.
As dutiful daughter Miss Redheld
obeyed the glance and the imperious ges-
ture that accompanied 1t, but not with
out reluctance. And Arabella, reading
the insult to her friend Harrington in no
very tolerant way moved stubbornly UP
beside him and remained there. And
I saw Mr.. Redfeld. alias Smith, bite
his under lip with his strong white teeth
in manner that strongly bespoke ex-
| ASPIRATION.
| We all found our tongues as the most
| uncomfortable humans do. at last ano
produced quite a spirited succession OF
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HOUSES AND LOTS TO BE SOLD.
Parcels in Ridgewood Section VIII
be offered June H.

The Ridgewood section will be the
scene Of an important auction sale Of
lots to be held by the Jere johnson. Jr.
Company, auctioneers. on Saturday, June
"a, at . P. NJ, on the premises Included
In the offerings are ninety-three lots and
one two family house, all OF which are
located in Ridgewood Terrace and known
as the Ferdinand Kaiser property. on
Fresh Pond road Mount Olivet, Clare
mont and Hobberd avenues and Mary
street.
The property has been in the Kaiser
family for about twenty-nine years, and
is to be sold absolutely without reserve
TO the highest bidder. This sale Offers
the public a noteworthy opportunity 4
securing inexpensive lots in a rapidly
developing and remarkably accessible
locality
ANY one who has followed the growth
OF Ridgewood," Mr. Johnson said yes
terday, will agree with me when 7 say
that few sections offer such an unusual
opportunity for profitable investment"
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PARTS

Freeland and I walked into the Red
field drawing room in the midst of a
very strained silence. Even Harrington.
the bland and tactful agent, looked i'll
at ease. AS for Arabella. l knew that
she was thinking it utterly ridiculous
that pleasant and frank settlement of
all this embarrassment shouldn't be
made at once. That, however, could
not be done while Mrs Redfield was
at the helm. 1t was plain that she hoped
to draw the curtain of social amenities
before the too apparent exposure of
family skeletons
She came across the room to greet us,
and 1 found myself in possession for a
second OF a frail little hand encrusted
with jewels In prominent old fashioned
settings. l looked into the faded blue
eyes that were 30 kind and yet so COM
handing and marvelled at this power
OF pride and false standards that could
nX so cold a smile and SO set and
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man sympathy includes the whole world
he has always time and patience and af-
lection to give one human being more.
We all stood as Phelps prepared to
lead away his party Of exploration.
stood first on one foot and then another,
undecided as to my place in the pro-
CeednGs
But Arabella had been waiting for
this moment.
She came over to where Freeland was
standing and pushed past him to seize
Mrs Redfeld's hand cordially.
It's IRENE ndous privilege to go over
the old place" she exclaimed with all
her most winning buoyancy. I'm sure
you will permit my husband to accom-
pany me. We are accustomed-I mean we
really prefer to do things Of the kind
togetherr'
And SO my Arabella ana were rec
onciled before the bewildered eyes OF
Mrs. Redficld, while F'reeland drew his
shaggy brows together as only Freeland
can. above eyes that twinkled furiously.
(To be contintUsd.)
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The first stage will be immedlately
undertaken, and Rheinstein & Haas
have already commenced the foundation
work. There will be an entirely new
building on that portion OF the property
formerly occupied by storage sheds and
warehouses. The new building will be
six stories in height. fronting 65 feet on
Ferry street and having a depth of 140
feet
Structural steel was chosen in prefer
onca 10 reenfoioed concrete because IL
reduces the period OF construction and
Is more adaptable TO future develop
nent. The wing now under construction
Will contain offices. showrooms. etc., as
well as manufacturing space. and when
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Shore Acres is considered one OF the
most highly improved developments In
the vicinity OF New York. The. prop
erty occupies the larger part Of Pre-
MUM Point, which with Orienta Point
1uts out into the waters of the Sound.
forming Mamaroneck Harbor.
There are 329 villa plots to be dis
posed of at the coming sale. many OF
which are directly on the water. All
of the plots have the advantage OF q
water view and offer splendid facilities
for bathing and other aquatic sports.
At the extreme end of the property Is
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Over 800 Villa Plots in Carefully Re-
stricted Area Will Be Sold at
Absolute Auction Regardless
of Weather Conditions

One of the most interesting auction
sales of suburban property in many
years will be that of the beautiful Shore
Acres development on Long Island
Sound between Rye and Mamaroneck,
which is to take place on Saturday,
June IA, commencing at 1 40 p. NJ.
Arthur c. Sheridan of 152 Broadway
n the auctioneer who has been chosen
to conduct the sale and George r. Read
q Co. OF 80 Nassau street are the agents
for the property. The sale Is to be an
absolute one and will be held regardless
of weather conditions.
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dred trains daily to the city. The rum
ming time on the railroad averages 80
minutes. The Rye, Stamford, New
Rochelle and White Plains trolleys are
but a short distance from the entrance
to the property and cars for many other
parts of Westchester county may be
boarded at Mama roneck Square, a few
blocks away. The famous Boston Post
road runs directly past the property
and in the immediate vicinity are count
less alluring drives and walks.
Shore Acres was purchased twenty
two years ago by the late Frederick
Bonner, owner of the famous Maud s.,
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Special interest attaches to this sale,
as the property is the last Of Its kind
directly on the Sound available for pur-
chase, and while the district is carefully
restricted the restrictions are 80 ar
ranged that a moderate priced home
can be erected on any of the plots pro-
vided II harmonizes in appearance with
the other houses in the neighborhood.
Shore Acres, in addition to its natural
charm of location, is fortunate In being
easily accessible from New York. The
property is about three minutes by motor
and about ten minutes walk from the
Mamaroneck station, with nearly a hun
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the present factory has been replaced
by new buildings the plant will he the
last word In tannery construction in this
country. The new wing is not an in
dependent unit but an integral part OF
the preconceived plan.
r. Neumann & Co. have maintained
offices in New York city since 1863.
The accessibility of Hoboken since the
improved transit facilities have been In
operation influences them to house their
executive force In their factory.
Both the architects and the builders
were chosen because of their experience
In similar undertakings. where they
have built new buildings around old
oneA without interrupting the process OF
manufacture. :,
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Property Ideally Situated Between Rye
and Man1aroneck; Is Last Big Plot
of Its Kind Available for
Purchase on Sound -.-.-

Acres should especially appeal to every
man or woman in search of a well sit
uated sites on which TO erect a moderate
priced dwelling. Here one can live with
the maximum of comfort, amid attrac-
tive surroundings and at the minimum of
trouble and expense. In view of the
fact that desirable shore front property
anywhere in the vicinity of New York is
almost unobtainable to-day, I believe that
this sale is the greatest opportunity that
has been offered to the homeseeker in
many years and one that will probably
never come again"
The terms upon which the Shore
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joint Inspection Agreed Upon.

AN right. Phelps" said Lee And
make IL thorough inspection"
Mrs. Redfieid looked helplessly from
one son to the other In search OF some
one who would reassure her failing spirit
her glance went past them both and
rested upon Freeland.
You will stay and talk with me- she
plea ed with 10 touch of her old imperi-
cusnesa She walked across the room to
him as il in a dream, and l felt that II
he had not stretched out his hand to her
az he did she would have fallen.
Il will indeed. Mrs Redfeld," and
good old Freeland soon had added this
poor, proud little old lady to the list OF
his incumbents A bachelor. Freeland
has a very large circle OF absolutely de-
pendent human beings who would COM
rletey wear out the average married
mans patience. Because his kindly hu-
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an attractive clubhouse OF the Italian
renaissance style of architecture. on
shore the largest yachts may find safe
anchorage.
Several large and expensive resi-
dences have already been erected on the
property, and in the immediate neigh
borhood surrounding Shore Acres are
the beautiful estates of many .promi-
nent New Workers, including those OF
Mrs L. II. Weatherbee, Mrs. F. A.
Constable. the late John r. Hegeman,
Frank c. Littleton, James M. Mac
donough. Mrs. Ethel Barrymore Colt
and others.