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Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-09-26
GEN. VILLAS FORCES
ARE on THE MOVE

Ell Paso, Sept. 26.-Francisco
Villas bandit forces have broken
camp and have started on a move
ment toward the lines OF the Amerl-
can punitive expedition. according TO
reports reaching Juarez today from
Mexican sources. and reaching Col
umbus, n. NJ. from the American
forces. Since his attack on Chihua-
hua City ten days ago, the bandit
leader has been In camp about 80
miles outside that city.
As this is his first movement since
the attack. II Is feared villa intends
to cut railroad communication with
the north. or plans an attack upon
other towns at once
Military officials here refuse to be-
lieve villa will hazard an attack on
Pershing's American expedition.
Others point out that as last des-
perate effort to upset the delicate
Mexican situation and dlscredit Car
rama, the bandit leader may send
part OF his forces against General
Pershing's outposts to force fur
ther invasion OF Mexico by American
forces.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-09-26
Personal AND AND LOCAL

II. r. Saltmsrsh spent Monday In
the city From Crescent City,
Mr.. and Mrs. H. c, Ball, OF Cres.
cent City. left this morning for
Kelso. Wash,
Mazda lamps at Rogue River Hard.
ware. $50
NJ. ], Anderson is spending 4 few
days in the city, having come down
from his Office at Roseburg,
Adolph Guyer, OF Corvallis. is
spending few days in this city at
tending to business matters.
Mrs. C, H, Sampson left last night
for Portland, to spend several weeks
at that place visiting friends and re-
latives.
Rev, and Mrs. Melville T, Wire left
last night for Lebanon. to attend the
state conference of the Methodist
episcopal church.
Corsets, prices up to s2.50. on sale
now at s1.o0, Mrs. Rehkcpt, SsStt
A. E. Bailey arrived this morning
from San Francisco to spend several
days, and is registered at the Jose
phine.
Mrs. l.. A, Heberlie left this morn
ing for Pennington. Missouri. Sew
eral weeks will be spent visiting at
points between here and Portland.
after which she will 80 to St, Louis,
After some time there she will leave
for Pennington and the return will
be made by way OF southern Cali
fornia. A year will be taken to the
trip.
Bargains In wash waists. Mrs.
Rehkopf. SSStf
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-09-26
SELIs.Fl0To CIRCUS

The Sells-Floto circus champion
shows OF the world are 10 be- at Med.
ford on September sS. thus aifordlng
everyone an opportunity OF seeing
what has been admitted 10 be the
greatest amusement aggregation ever
organized. There Is no show In this
country that has won for itself u re-
putatlon for merit and care OF It's
patrons as has the Sells-Floto circus,
II ranks In magnitude with the very
largest and tours the country ON It's
own four trains OF double length ears
Nearly 1000 men and women and
400 horses are required TO give the
performances that are given twice
daily In the big top"
Considerable Interest has already
been aroused by the announcement
that Jess Willard and Frank Gotch
are TO be with tho Seils-Floto circus
when Il exhibits here. unquestlon-
ably there are no two men more
prominently In the eyes OF the sport
Ing world than Willard aud Gotch
at the present time. and their asso-
citation with the Sells-Fioto circus
champion shows OF the world has at
tracted wide attention.
Among others there will be Lucia
Fora. the champion woman elephant
trainer: Rosa Rosaland. champion
somersault equestrionne: Rhoda
Royal and his champion high school
horses: Snyder. the elephant that
walks like q man. and Jumping JupI-
ter. the champion auto hurdllng horse
OF the world
on the morning N circus day. at
1880 o'clock. gala free street par
ade will be given aud even II you do
not intend witnessing the perform
ance YOU should not miss this mighty
street pageant, for II will be the
greatest street demonstration ever
seen In Med,ord
Two performance viii be given
The afternoon performance at 2:tj
and the evening performance at S;l5.
Before tho regular performance takes
place anAhour's time will be given In
which patrons OF the Sells-Floto cir
Gus may visit the menagerle. with It's
great herds OF elephants. It's playful,
mlschieyous monkeys. It's camels.
horned horses. yaks. zebras. lions
and tigers and all the other Won
drous animals that have been gather
cd from the ends OF the earth, Espe-
cIally for the children II attention
called to Toyland, whore. surrounded
by the beloved ngures OF Mother
Goose rhyme. the babies OF the circus
await the acquaintance OF the babies
OF humanity. Babies of the animal
kingdom In its every branch are
there, from baby kid glove goats.
from far of France, to the baby lions
from Africa and the baby elephants
from India.--all as glad to see the
children as the children will be TO
see them
Special low rate excursions will be
run on all lines OF travel. S59
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-09-26
Rooms Wanted for Institute

There will be $50 to 400 teachers
of Jackson and Josephine counties at
tending the institute at Grants Pass
October IL, IL. and 13, and rooms
will have to be engaged for this num-
Der. Residents who will be able to
take roomers for this occasion are re-
quested to notify the chairman OF
the accommodation committee. Daniel
Hull. Teachers desiring rooms are
also requested to notify the chair
man.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-09-26
After Siskiyou Shrubs

Prof. R. Kent Beattie. formerly
with the United States department OF
agriculture. is here from Washing
ton. D. C. He has just returned from
Cave camp. where he sought plants
of the wild currants and gooseberries
for use in experiments which the de-
partment is conducting. Prof. Beattie
found several varieties of the two
bushes, the district around Grayback
creek being especially prolific in wild
gooseberries.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-09-26
ASK VOTE RECOUNT
IN YUKON ELECTION

Dawson. Y. r.. Sept. 26,-Counter-
petitions for recounts In the recent
prohibition election in Yukon terri
tory are on fle today and Will be
heard by Judge Macaulay. The cleo
ton resulted in victory for the vets
by three majority. The drys then
asked for a recount in the White
Horse district, where they claim they
will gain enough to convert the cleo
tion into dry Victory. The vets
have asked for a recount In South
Dawson and Bonanza districts.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-09-26
To Hunt on Grayback-

Capt. Kenton A. Joyce, who left
yesterday for the caves, has engaged
the came guide, Davy John. used by
Prince Hohenlohe on his hunting
trip. Capt. Joyce is an officer in the
United States army and was attracted
here by the reports of the hunting
on Grayback, which is said to be ex-
cellent for bear.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-09-26
EsTRAY NOTICE

On September IS, 1916, took up
and impounded one yellow COW, fve
years old, having one crumpled horn
and marked with small hole in left
ear. Owner may have same by pay
ing charges II not claimed on or
before the 3rd day OF October, 1915,
at the hour of o'clock p. M, said
animal will BE- sold at public auction
to pay charges and expenses.
c. f. McLANE,
City Marshal Of Grants Pass,
Oregon.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-09-26
Teachers Annual Institute

The teachers annual institute.
Josephine and Jackson counties, will
be held in Grants Pass on Wednes-
day Thursday and Friday, October
II. IL. and 13, at which time the
teachers OF the schools OF both coun-
ties. numbering $50 to 400. will be
In attendance. The principal speak
er from abroad will be Miss Fox, OF
the department OF the Interior, Wash
ington, D. c.. whose principal talks
will be on primary work. Other
speakers will be State Superintendent
J. A. Churchill; DR.. DeBusk. OF the
University OF Oregon; Prof. Reed, OF
the Oregon Agricultural college; Mrs.
Heller OF the Oregon Boys and Girls
Aid society; President Alderman, OF
the Oregon normal school; Prof, NJ. s.
Pittman, professor Of rural schools Of
the Oregon normal school; II. G. Sey-
mour, OF the Boys and Girls indus
trial clubs, and L. p. Harrington,
state field worker for the Boys and
Girls Industrial clubs.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-09-26
Rev. Jeffries Leaves ROseburg-.

htN. otuTttS fN<hNt> IsONtDuFE-
Rev. w. r. Jeffries, Jr.. for the
past two years pastor of the local
Methodist church, left this afternoon
to attend the annual conferene at
Lebanon. Mr.. Jeffrles will not re-
turn here, and his family will leave
later in the week. Rev. Jeffries
preached his last sermons in the To-
cal church yesterday, when he ex-
pressed his regret that he would
soon be located elsewhere Large
congregations were present at both
the morning and evening services
which showed the popularity of the
minister while he was a resident OF
this city.-Review.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-09-26
Change Headquarters--

The crew OF men surveying the
o, 4 c, lands will soon be in Jose.
phine county, A part OF the men are
already at the head of Jump-oG-Joe
and viii commence work at that
place. The work in Jackson county
has been completed and the l2o men
at work are to be transferred to this
district.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-09-26
ICoh-ripe Smoker

The Elk lodge OF Grants Pass will
hold a cob-pipe smoker at the Guild
hall Friday evening. September see.
A good time is Anticipated and all
visiting Elks are invited. Matters
concerning the welfare OF the local
order will be discussed at the meet
ing.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-09-26
Returns from California

T. w, Gruetter has returned from
California and is on his way to the
Kerby country. He has n process
for treating black sand which the
Yuba company, which runs II
dredges. Is now installing. Mr..
Gruetter also intends to start a GUS
tom plant near Kerby for the extrac-
ton OF platinum and gold.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-09-26
Marriage License Issued

A marriage license was issued this
morning to James Cassett Bridge and
Laura Myrtle Smith. both OF Grants
Pass,
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-09-26
Out or In.

"What's that noise?" asked the Wis.
itor IN the apartment house.
probably some one IN the dentists 4
apartment on the floor below getting n
tooth out"
"But this seemed to come from tho
floor above"
"Ah, then, It's probably the popcys'
baby getting n tooth inl"
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Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-09-26
bob" Moser q Dad

Bob Moser returned today from
Glendale. where he reports he had
been hunting" But the wireless
from Glendale reports the arrival Of
Bob junior. who made his appear
ance upon the scene Monday Mrs.
Moser and the baby are at the Glen
dale hospital.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-09-26
DIR. Bywater In Crescent City

Having been called In consultation
with Or, f, NJ, Fine, OF Crescent City.
| will be out OF the city from Sep
tember % to October |, Or. Ed BY
water sss
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-09-26
Guild Nletiag-

There will be a meeting OF St.
.Luke's guild at s:S0 o'clock wednes-
day afternoon. at the guild hall, Re-
gular business meeting, followed by
social afternoon.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-09-26
Englewood Dairy

The best milk. cream and ice cream.
Phone 222. II
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-09-26

COOK STOVE WANTED--Will pay
cash for secondhand cook stove
with oven and reservoir. Write
Box Al, r. u. d. /, Kerby, Ore. so
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-09-26

Location notices, Courier office,
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1916-08-11
SYNOPSIS.

Sheridan's attempt to make business
Snan OF his son Bibbs by starting him in
the machine shop ends in Bthbs going to
a sanitarium, a nervous wreck. On his re-
turn Bibbs finds himself an inconsider-
able and unconsidered figure In the New
House" of the Sheridans. The Vertreeses,
old-town family next door and impover-
fshed. call on the Sheridans, newly
and Mary afterward puts into words her
parents unspoken wish that she marry
one Of the Sheridan boys. Mary frankly
encourages Jim Sheridan's attentions. Jim
tells Mary Bills is not lunatic-"just
queer" He proposes to Mary, who half
accepts him. Sheridan tells Bibbs he
must go back to the machine shop as
soon as he is strong enough, in spite or
Bibbs' plea to be allowed to write Edith,
Bibbs' sister. and Sibyl, Roscoe Sher1dan's
wife, quarrel over Bobby Lamhorn; Sibyl
goes to Mary for help to keep Lamhorn
from marrying Edith, and Mary leaves
her in the room alone. BibbS has to break
to his father the news of Jim's sudden
death. All the rest of the family helpless
in their grief, Bibbs becomes temporary
master of the house. At the funeral he
meets Mary and rides home with her.
Bibbs purposely interrupts a tete-a-tete
between Edith and Lamhorn. He tells
Edith that he overheard Lamhorn max
Ing love to Roscoes wife. Doctor Quincy
finds Bibbs well enough to go back to the
machine shop. Mary and Bibbs meet by
accident and form a pleasant friendship.
Roscoe Sheridan and his wife quarrel
desperately about Bobby yLanlhorn. Bibbs
decides to go to work.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1916-08-11

@Leave that tam cutl You know
what I mean"
swell, I don't know as l ever had
too much in Office hours until the
other day."
Sheridan began cutting. "It's a lie.
I'VE had Ray Wills up from your Of
fee. He didn't want to give you away,
but I put the hooks into him, and he
came through. You were drunk twice
before and couldn't work You been
leavin' your office for drinks every few
hours for the last three weeks. l been
over your books. Your Office is way
behind. You haven't done any work.
to count, in a month"
Roscoe's head was sunk between
his shoulders. 81 can't stand very
much talk about it, father" he said.
pleadingly.
ssNor' Sheridan cried. Neither can
I! What do you think it means to
me?" He dropped into the chair at
his big desk, groaning. 81 can't stand
to talk about it any more'n you can
to listen. but I'm goin' to find out
what's the matter with you, and I'm
goin' to straighten you Outp'
Roscoe shook his head helplessly.
sYou can't straighten me OUT
"See here!' said Sheridan. "Can you
go back to your Office and stay sober
today, while l get my work done, or
will I have to hire couple o. huskies
to follow you around and knock the
whisky out O. your hand If they see
you tryin' to take it?'
''You needn't worry about that"
said Roscoe, looking up with faint
resentment. t.I'm not drinking be-
cause I've got thirst =
"Well, what have you got?''
Nothing. Nothing you can do any
thing about. Nothing, I tell YOU"
"We'll see about that!' said Sheri-
dan, harshly. "Now / can't fool with
you today, and you get up out O that
chair and get out O. my office. You
bring your wife to dinner tomorrow
You didn't come last Sunday-but you
come tomorrow. I'll talk this out with
you when the Women-folks are Workin'
the photograph, after dinner Can you
keep sober till then? You better be
sure, because I'm goin' to send Aber-
crombie down to your Office every little
while, and he'll let me know
Roscoe paused at the door. ''You
told Abercrombie about it?" he asked.
'Told himY' And Sheridan laughed
hideously. do you suppose there's an
elevator boy in the whole dam build
ing that amt on to you?"
Roscoe settled his hat down over his
eyes and went out.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1916-08-11

pa how to run strip through iheres
The foreman says you're some better'n
you used to be, but that's no way to
handle Get out the way and let me
show you once"
Better be careful" Bibbs warned
him, stepping to one side.
Careful? Bob! Sheridan seized
strip of zinc from the box. what
you talkin' to yourself about? Tryin'
to make yourself think you're so
abused you're goin' wrong in the
head?"
"'Abused?' Nor shouted Bibbs. 81
was singing because like it, told
you I'd come back and like it,"
Sheridan may not have understood.
At all events, he made no reply, but
began to run the strip of zinc through
the machine He did it awkwardly-
and with bad results.
"Here!" he shouted. 'tThis is the
way Watch how I do it. There's
nothin' to it, if you put your mind on
it." By his own showing then his mind
was not upon it. He continued to talk.
"All you got to look out for is to keep
it pressed over to-
''Don't run your hand up with it, =
Bibbs Moderated, leaning toward him.
run nothin'! You got to-"
ssLook outv' shouted Bibbs and Cur
ney together, and they both sprang for
ward. But Sheridan's right hand had
followed the strip too far, and the zinc
eater had bitten off the tips of the first
and second fingers. He swore vehe-
mentiy, and wrung his hand, sending a
shower of red drops over himself and
Bibbs, but Quincy grasped his wrist,
and said, sharply:
"Come out Of here. Come over to
the lavatory in the Office. Bibbs, fetch
my bag. It's in my machine, outside"
And when Bibbs brought the bag to
the Mushroom he found the doctor still
grasping Sheridan's wrist, holding the
injured hand over a basin. Sheridan
had lost color, and temper, too. He
glared over his shoulder at his son as
the latter handed the bag to Guraey
'sYou go on back to your work" he
<
from a pencil sharpener."
sob, no, you haven't!' said Quincy.
ST have too!' Sheridan retorted, an-
grily. "Bibbs, you go on back to your
work There's no reason to stand
around, here watchin' ole Doe Quincy
tryin' to keep himself awake WorkiT
on. a scratch that only needs d little
courtplaster. I slipped or it wouldn't
happened. You get back on your job"
'tAll right said Bibbs.
ssHere!' Sheridan beloved, as his
son was passing out Of the door. .sYou
watch out when you're runnin' that
machine! You hear what / say?
slipped, or 1 wouldn't got scratched,
but you-you're liable to get your
whole hand cut off! You keep your
eyes open!"
Eyes, sir" And Bibbs returned TO
the zinc eater thoughtfully.
Half an hour later Quincy touched
him on the shoulder and beckoned him
outside, where conversation was pos
sible. IT sent him home, Bibbs. He'll
have to be careful of that hand. Go
get your overalls off, I'll take you
for a drive and leave you at home.
Cant" said Bibbs. "Got to stick
to my job till the whistle blows"
mo, you don't, )" the doctor returned,
smothering yaWn. "He wants me to
take you down to my Office and give
you an overhauling to see how much
harm these four days on the machine
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1916-08-11
The Story
Of a Big
Man in a
Big Town

the air. There's an awful ruction goin'
on, and you got to keep hoppin' If
you're goin' to keep your balance on
the top Of it. And the schemers! They
run like bugs on the bottom Of board
after any piece O. money they hear is
loose. Fool schemes add crooked
schemes; the fool ones are the most
and the worst! You got to fight to
keep your money after you've made
it. And the woods are full o. mighty
industrious men that's only got one
motto: Get the other fellows money
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1916-08-11
(COpyright 1915, BY Harper q Drotheral

Deen or use TO anyLnlng OF duyUOuy,
and I'd never had anything, myself,
except kind of haphazard thinking.
But now it's different-I'm still of no
use to anybody, and don't see any
prospect Of being useful, but I have
had something for myself. I've had
a beautiful and happy experience, and
it makes my life seem to bel mean
I'm glad I've lived It'll That's all; it's
your letting me be near you sometimes,
as you have, this strange, beautiful,
happy little whiley'
He did not once look up, and reached
silence, at the end Of what he had to
say, with eyes still awkwardly regard
ing his feet. She did not speak, but
soft rustling Of her garments let him
know that she had gone back to her
chair again. The house was still; the
shabby old room was SO quiet that the
sound Of a creaking in the wall
seemed sharp and loud.
And yet, when Mary spoke at last,
her voice was barely audible. IF you
think it has been-happy-to be
friends with me-you'd want to--to
make it last"
Eyes" he gulped.
s'But you make that kind of speech
to me because you think it's over"
| He tried to evade her. "Oh day
laborer can't come in his overalls-"
mo- she interrupted, with a sud
den sharpness. ''You said what you
did because you think the shops going
to kill you"
mo, nor
Eyes, you do think thatw She rose
to her feet again and came and stood
before him. .Don't deny it, Bibbs
| Well, If you meant what you said
and you did mean 1t, / know It'll
you're not going to go back to the san
| itarium The shop shan't hurt you.
1t shan'tp'
And now Bibbs looked up. She stood
before him, straight and tall, splendid
in generous strength, her eyes shining
and wet.
eff mean that much to you" she
cried, ''they can't harm you! Go back
to the shop-but come to me when
your days work is done. Let the ma
chimes crash their sixty eight times a
minute, but remember each crash that
deafens you is that much nearer the
evening and me!''
He stumbled to his feet. You say
he gasped.
"Every evening, dear Bibbs!''
He could only stare, bewildered.
"Every evening. I want you. They
sha'n't hurt you againy And she held
out her hand to him; 1t was strong
and warm in his tremulous clasp. ''If
could, I'd go and feed the strips of
zinc to the machine with you," she
said. "But all day long I'll send my
thoughts to you. You must keep re
membering that your friend stands be
side you. And when the work is done
won't the night make up for the day?'
Light seemed to glow from her; he
was blinded by that radiance of kind
ness. But all he could say was, husk-
lily, ITO think you're Herewith me-
standing beside the old zfnc-eater-''
And they laughed and looked at each
other, and at last Bibbs found what it
meant not to be alone in the world.
He had a friend.