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Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1916-07-07
CHAPTER TX.

Bibbs' room, that neat apartment for
transients to which the lamidaP'
George had shown him upon his return,
still bore the appearance of temporary
quarters, possibly because Bibbs had
no clear conception Of himself as a
permanent incumbent. However, he
had set upon the mantelpiece the two
photographs that he owned; one, a
group" twenty years old--his father
and mother, with Jim and Roscoe as
boys-and the other cabinet" of
Edith at sixteen. And upon a table
were the books he had taken from his
trunk: Sartor Resartus, Virginibus
Puerisque, Huckleberry Finn, and Aft
erwhiles. There were some. other books
in the trunk-a large one, which re-
NAMED unremOved at the foot OF the
bed, adding to the general impression
Of transiency. 1t contained nearly all
the possessions as well as the secret
life Of Bibbs Sheridan, and Bibbs sat
beside it, the day after his interview
with his father, raking over a small
collection Of manuscripts in the top
tray. Some of these he glanced through
obviously, finding little comfort in
them; but one made him smile. Then
he shook his head ruefully indeed, and
ruefully began to read it. 1t was writ
ten on paper stamped Hood SAM
tarium,' and it bore the title, Leisure. :"
-. For a profession adapted solely to
- to
would choose that of an invalid; his
money is time and he may spend it on
Olympus. :. The world must be on the
other side Of the wall, and the wall must
be so thick and so high that he cannot
hear the roaring of the furnace fires and
the screaming Of the whistles. Peace
Having read SO far as the word
Apeace," Bibbs suffered an interruption
interesting as coincidence of con-
trast High voices sounded in the hall
just outside his door; and it became
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1916-07-07
Copyright 1915. by Harper & Brothers)

it's all mental attitude Well, you're
goin' to learn the right one! He says
in couple of more months this fool
thing that's been the matter with you'll
be disappeared completely and you'll
be back in as good or better condition
than you were before you ever went
into the shop. And right then is when
you begin overnight in that same
shop! Nobody can call me hard man
or mean father. / do the best l can
for my children and | take the full
responsibility for bringin' my sons up
to be men. Now, so far, I've failed
with you. But I'm not goin' to keep
on faiIin'. I never tackled job yet |
didn't put through, and I'm not goin'
to begin with my own son. I'm goin'
to make a man of you. By God! l
amp
Bibbs rose and went slowly to the
door, where he turned. ''You say you
give me couple of months?" he said.
Sheridan pushed bell-button on his
desk. Courtney said two months more
would put you back where you were.
You go home and begin to get yourself
in the right mental attitude before
those two months are up! Goodbye"
"Good-by, SIR said Bibbs, meekly.
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my duty, why, IN way, I think 4
might be thought yours, too.''
mo, nor exclaimed Mary, sharply.
Listen" said Sibyl ''Now sup
pose go to Father Sheridan with this
story, and Edith says it's not true; but
suppose 1 could say: All right, if you
want proof, ask Miss Vertrees. She
came with me, and she's waiting in
the next room right now, to-"
mo, no." said Mary quickly. ''You
mustn't"
Listen just minute more" Sibyl
urged, confdingly. She was on easy
ground now, to her own mind, and had
no doubt of her success. Miss Yer
trees, listen! Don't you see we ought
to do it, you and i !? Do you suppose
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1916-07-07

evident that a woman's quarrel was in
progress, the parties to it having begun
it in Edith's room, and continuing it
vehemently as they came out into the
hall.
Eyes, you better go home!" Bibbs
heard his sister vociferating, shrilly.
''You better go home and keep your
mind a little more on your husband!''
"Edie, Elder he heard his mother
demonstrating, as peacemaker.
'.You see herer' This was Sibyl, and
her voice was both acrid and trem-
ulous. Don't you talk to me that
way! came here to tell Mother Sheri-
dan what I'd heard, and to let her tell
Father Sheridan if she thought she
ought to, and I did it for your own
good"
Eyes, you didg' And Edlth's gliding
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SYNOPSIS.

sheridan's attempt to make business
man of his son Bibbs by starting him in
the machine shop ends in Bibbs going to
turn Bibbs is met at the station by his
sister Edith. He finds himself an incon-
siderable and unconsidered figure in the
New House of the Sheridans. He sees
Mary Vertrees looking at him from a
summer house next door. The Vertreeses,
old town family and impoverished, call on
the Sheridans, newly-rich. and afterward
discuss them. Mary puts into words her
PARENTS unspoken wish that she marry
one of the Sheridan boys. At the Sheri-
dan housewarming banquet Sheridan
spreads himself. Mary frankly encourages
I'm Sheridan's attentions, and Bibbs hears
he is to be sent back to the machine shop.
Mary tells her mother about the banquet
and shocks her mother by talking OF Jim
Mary I3ibbs is not a lunatic-"just queer"
He proposes to Mary, who half accepts
him.
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could be seen that sue was crying be,
terly. She lifted both arms to Roe-
coe, summoning him.
by Georgeg' gasped Roscoe. 81 be-
lieve somebody's deadr'
And he started for the new house
at a run.
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Will Old Man Sheridan be
able to inspire Bibbs with his
own belief in Bigness and win
the young man TO the business
, standard? Or will Bibbs prove
to his practical father that there
) is a place in the world for poetry
and music and persuade the
) elder to let him devote his life
to poetry and writing?
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1916-07-07

And then, at that instant there
came into Big Jim Sheridan's :
life a great tragedy. Will this
man, who had the courage to
fight for power and wealth, be
brave enough to withstand .
frigI1tfuI jolt?
fr0 pm fSoNrrrNyrrEDN
Imperial Valley press., 1916-10-09
CONFERENCE IN
.U,S.ONLY Will
BRING WAR
TO END
Belief in Europe Gerard Will Re-
quest President to Ask for Dele
gation of Special Representatives
to Meet in washington for Peace
Negotiations.
(By United Press. }

COLOGNE, Oct. 9.-It is not i'm
possible that Ambassador Gerard is
conveying a pieace proposal to Amer
ica. Before departing from Berlin he
held a most important conference with
Hollweg, Vim Jagow, Dr. Sorff, the
, secretary of the Colonies, and several
leading members of the Reichstag. 1t
is believed here that now is the time
for Washington to act. Only WASH
il gton can do this because she pos
sessnc such an influence in London,
and Paris. Now is the Psychological
rooment to act, for if peace is not
roode now the war must last another
year, as the winter campaign is being
prepared. An armistice is unmen-
toned but it is bed 'eved that Presi-
dent Wlsin can appeal to the powers
end ask them to send special repres-
entatives to WASHINGTON to necot'at"
Imperial Valley press., 1916-10-09
BRAVES FIELD, Boston, Oct. o.

BRAVES FIELD, Boston, Oct. g.
Bitterly fighting after each had scored
single run, the Red Sox and Dod-
gers carried the second game of the
series to worlds endurance record
for such contest. More than forty
one thousand fans saw the game The
batteries for Brooklyn were Smith
and Miller, fot Boston Ruth and
Thomas.
Myers, the third man up in the first
inning, homed with terrific smash.
Boston was held to nothing in cir
half, but put across the tying run
in the third innng, Scott scoring. In
the fourth Brooklyn and Boston moth
ing. In the sixth Brooklyn and Bos-
ton each registered a hit but did not
score. The seventh was the same. In
the eighth Brooklyn put men on bases
with two hits but failed to score. Bos-
ton nothing. Ninth, Brooklyn moth
ing, Boston one hit and an error
Tenth, Boston one hit Brooklyn moth
ing. Twelfth, Brooklyn nothing, Bos-
ton one hit Thirteenth, Brooklyn,
an error, Boston nothing. Fourteenth,
Brooklyn nothing. The end Of the
game came in the last half ,Hoblitzell
walked, Lewis sacrificed, Gamer, bat
ting for Gardner, singled, scoring Nc
nslly, who ran for Hoblitzell.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-10-09
Sing sing WARDEN
ADORE SSES
CONGRESS
(By United Press.)

BUFFALO,, N. Y, Oct. 9.-"Segre-
CATION, self government and State
Control" by Deputy Warden Derrick
of Sing S g prison was one of the
chief addresses of today's sessions OF
the American Prison Association Con-
gress here Derrick took up the prob
lem of keeping young offenders whose
habits of crime are not formed, away
from the influence of incorrigible
criminals.
Others who spoke in the morning
and early afternoon were Rev. w. M.
Buzza, chaplain of the county work.
house at Hoboken, Pa, M. z. White,
warden of West Virginia penitentiary,
Charles H. Parker, University Of Cal
norma, DR.. Paul E. Bowers, physician
o. the Indiana State Prison and John
F. Leonard, warden of the Maryland
penitentiary.
w. H. Dade, Chairman Of the Bur-
eau of Prisons, Philippine Islands,
will be the chief speaker at the ses-
sion this evening.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-10-09
WINTER LEAGUE
ORGANIZES.
SEASON Of
70 GAMES

Get ready you valley fans for the
base ball season to, open here Sunday,
%, and from that date until the Sc
ccnd Sunday in February you will be
treated to the best article of the Ma
tional pastime ever delivered in I'm
perial county.
Permanent organization of the
league was perfected last evening at
o meeting of the managers from Braw-
ley, Imperial, Holtville, Calexico, See
ley and Ell Centro. Heber was also
represented, but after considerable ar
guments placed before them by See
ley and Heber, the managers voted to
take in Seeley as the sixth team.
That the ball fans Of the valley are
behind the new league was evident at
the meeting last evening. Over 100
enthusiastic men from all parts of the
valley crowded the supervisors quar-
ters at the courthouse and keen inter-
est was shown.
Officers who will direct the affairs
of the league are E. ]. Parke, presi-
dent: John Kepley, secretary and a
board of six directors, these being the
managers Of the teams as follows:
FL Centro, Ernest Poston; Calexico,
Leslie Reed; Imperial, J. R. Tilley,
Brawley, Mr.. Shores; Seeley. j. B. To-
Ter. The manager has not as yet been
elected, but that city was represented
officially by "Kim" johnson.
The national base ball playing rules
was adopted with the addition of four
teen rules to take care Of the local
conditions and assure clean amateur
ball. A committee COMPOSED Of Shores
of Brawley, Reed of Calexico and Pos
ten of this city was appointed to draft
. playing schedule which will be
rassed upon next Sunday. and will be
published in the Press the following
afternoon The umpires will be car
ried throughout the season. 81 |.
The business of the league will be
conducted on the same lines as the big
leagues. Each team will abide by a
player limit. Of IA men and manager
and every man will be under contract.
A forfeit will be deposited by each
team manager to assure that his team
will complete the league schedule.
Three paid umpires will be carried
throughout the season.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-10-09
UNITED PRESS NOT
IDENTIFIED With
B|OCRAPHtRS
(By United Press)

NEW YORK, Oct. 9.-Numerous in
quiries have been made of the United
Press Association as to whether it
has any connection with concern To-
Gated on South Clark street, Chicago,
which, in it's circulars, offers a book
of biographies with sketch of the
purchaser for $40, and which repeated
ly uses the line Omitted Press Ser
vice."
The officials of teh United Press to-
day stated that they knew nothing
about the Clark street concern and
that tho United Press is not RESPONSE
bls for any representations or acts
o. tAsss ssaAins cut these s;,sulsrS.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-10-09
vARNEY BROS. IMPROVE
MEMS FURNISHING
DEPARTMENT

Early this morning worNmen began
remodeling the mems furnishing de-
partment of Varney Bros. store. From
present indications this department is
to be the most complete in the city.
Every possible improvement to facil-
itate selection by customers is to be
installed.
Duke Johnson, in charge Of this de-
partment, said today that when all
cases and shelves have been installed
the new fall lines in clothing will be
Ilaced before the public.
In front of the store there has been
already installed a large glass hat
case, and the latest styles in hats
are already on the shelves. To the
left of this there will be an exclusive
department which will be utilized for
boys clothing alone. A little to the
rear of this will be the built in glass
cases which are to be filled with the
latest styles in mems clothing. The
majority of the cases, at present
will be removed, thereby giving great
er space to customers.
The shoe department is to be re-
modelled also, but not until the fur
rishing department has been COM
pleted. In order to complete the work
within the shortest possible time, an
extra force OF men will start to work
tomorrow, and before the week is end
ed these two Departments will be
stocked with the fall styles
Imperial Valley press., 1916-10-09
LAUNDERERS WANT
SUBMARINES TO COME
(By United Press }

ST. LOUIS, Mo-, Oct. 9.-"What
shall we do, what shall we do?" is the
wall of he mefbers of the Launder-
ers' National Association which con-
vaned here today for three day ses-
sion
The wall is directed at the tendency
Ct the colors dyers are using nova
days to run al over when fancy duds
hit the tub. The launderers want a
few more submarines to dock quick
if they are to retain the good will of
their patrons.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-10-09
RUGBY SEASON OPENS
IN CANADA TODAY
(Bv United Press.)

HAMILTON, Ont, Oct. 9.-The
first game of the rugby season will
be played here this afternoon at the
Varsity stadium. The All-Torontos
team sslectsd fron among the sol.
diers recruited in Toronto, will meet
the Hamukon Tigers in the openins
ssxtsst.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-10-09

NANTUCKET, Oct. s.-Allied cruis-
ers are cruising off the Nantucket
shoals in search Of the German sub
raarine. Wireless reports indicate
tAat Britih wsssAips have arrived cfi
Nantucket.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-10-09
BRITISH SUCCESS CONTINUES
(Bv United Press.)

LONDON, Continuing their offen-
sivs in Macedonia, the British have
captured the villages Of cavdarh, Or
maai and IaSnstar, is the sffieial
statement q The war e1fiee.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-10-09
TRANSPORT TORPEDOED

PARIS, Oct. 9.-The French trans
port Gallia, Of fourteen thousand tons
has been torpedoed with two thousand
French and Serbians aboard. Thir-
teen hundred were rescued.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-10-09
HEART BREAKING
FOURTEEN INNING
BALL GAME GOES
U-Boats Sink Nine on u: S. Shores
x y x x X X = :: :: <
SEvENTY-FIVE YEARS
A PRIEST; CELEBRATES
(By United Press)

4 ST. BONIFACE, Man., Oct 8.
y Rev. Father Demase Dandur :!
y and today celebrated the seventy
x fifth anniversary Of his ordina-
* ton as a priest Of the Roman
y Catholic Church. He is past SO :
s. and the oldest priest on the north )
y American continent.
X X X y y n 4 X X X X X
Imperial Valley press., 1916-10-09
movement

coll at Newport Saturday, was taken
as conclusive proof that more than
one submarine operated on the New
England coast Sunday. After studying
the photographs the officers said the
ship was different from the one that
halted them.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-10-09

NEWPORT, Oct. 9.-The crew of
the steamer Kingston, sunk by Ger
man U boat yesterday is still missing,
whether this vessel perished is not
known.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-10-09
Brooklyn TITO ToI IoIo[oLo oIoo!o!olo!oL L 6 2
Boston ToIoIl Toto 10 lolo oI0lol l0Lolol1l Pill!
Miller; Boston Ruth and thomas
Umres ODay eft Connolly right
BRAVES TAKE SECOND GAME OF WORLDS SERIES
GAMERS SINGLE BREAKS Up TIE Al 600
FANS WITNESS CONTEST
BY H. C. HAMILTON

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sadm
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winning
chomerby in
distances
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sCaiqn
in third Wheat slammed
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Imperial Valley press., 1916-10-09

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9.-Navy de-
partment has been advised by Admiral
Knight that the United States destroy
ers are unable to locate the crew of
the British Freighter Kingston, sunk
by submarine.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-10-09
FLEET JOINS MOVE

ROME, Oct. 9.-The whole Greek
fleet has now joined the revolutionary
movement.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-10-09
SUBMARINE WAR WITHIN GUN SHOT NEWPORT
HARB0R j. S DESTR0YERS RESCUE WOMEN
AND CHILDREN Of Ill FATED MERCHANTSH|PS
NEAR PANIC ON STREET
(By United Pres. Is

(By United Pres.)s
NEW YORK, Oct 9.-Submarne activ-
tiles off Nantucket started near pam
is in Wall Street. Prices broke three
to sirteen points within few minutes
after opening.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-10-09
NINE SHIPS SUNK
(By United Press.)

NEWPORT, R. l., Oct. "a total Of
nine ships, were sent to the bottom,
according to dispatches. One report
declared there were two submarines,
the U-53 and the U-54. Another re-
port mentiosed the U-61. According
to all the latest information obtain
able, there was no loss OF life.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-10-09
BY F. w. GETTY

UNITED Press Staff Correspondent.
Omitted Press Staff Correspondent
NEWPORT, R. l., Oct. 9.-Drippine
with brine, which stood like sweat or
their steel sides from prodigious eff
forts in rescuing the passengers Of the
SIX torpedoed merchant ships, U. S
destroyers arrived here before dawr
bringing the first STORES Of the Europ,
can war which is now carried to the
American doorstep.
While a searchlight flashed and the
whistle sounded, the destroyer Eric.
son, first to arrive, nosed her way
back from the scene Of operations OF
Germany's U boats. Of Eghty-one
picked up by small boats from the
Ericsson not one was injured. Practi'
cally all had lot every personal belong.
ing. They had only the clothes they
wore. Fourteen babies were in the
boats.
Yhe Ericsson found bobbing on the
water which became the grove of the
steamer Stephano, from St. John te
New York, many sleeping peacefully
in the arms of their mothers anc
rocked gently by the sway Of the
nurses, as the lifeboats were rolled
by the sway of the sea. Almost al
night long the boats drifted.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-10-09

BOSTON, Oct. "a German sub
marine, ther than the U-53 halted the
Hawaiian-American steamer Kansan
officials of the vessel reported on
reaching port todoy. Their statement
after viewing the photograph of the
U-53 taken during the latters hurr' ed
Imperial Valley press., 1916-10-09
FOLLOW INTERN ATIONAL LAW

ASHBURY PARK, N. j., Oct. o.
German submarines are active in the
steamship lanes off Nantucket. They
complied with all rules Of isternational
law before acting, Secretary Daniels
informed the President
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-05-18

situation and still have blind faith and trust in him. Love is never so near toppling over as when woman discovers, past all doubting, that the man she loved has deceived her will Sully, deliberately. Ever afterward when he does tell her the truth she is wont to suspect him from every viewpoint.
 How much better it would be if, in stead of making clever promises, he had said to her: Dora, we love each other and intend to marry. Now l want to tell you what you are to ex- pect as my wife, In the first place, my salary is but twenty dollars per week. Up to the time I met you had no incentive to save money. In consequence, l haven't laid by any money that l could use now to buy housekeeping outfit and pay months rent or so in advance. That means if we wed now that it's boarding for HIS at present. If we wait to save up the necessary amount it may mean long, dreary period of waiting. You are taking a poor man and must abide by what man in my position can do for you. l don't want to run in debt l don't believe in it. l want to be hon. est and straightforward with you, leaving the matter in your hands, &C., cepting your decision as to what you think best to do. am going to prom. ise only what 1 know l can do-work like nabob to earn and save money without cutting out a few necessary pleasures for you which every en- gagged girl has right to expect, such as going to the theater now and then or to ball or an outing. It is best for you to be sure of what's before you rather than be disappointed.
 Moral-the man who has made false pretenses has hard life of it. He has opened the door for love to fly out. It seldom needs a second bid ding. The lover who begins right re, talns the respect of his sweetheart and the love of his wife. Always be honest and true in your dealings with women. It pays.
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-05-18
THE FORCEPS
By HAROLD CARTER.

Harry Keene had gone to Freeport to open his dentists office because Freeport was a growing town and of fered the best opportunities for ad- vancement For the first couple of months he sat in his office and watched his capital slowly melting away. Then one or two patients drifted ill and, being satisfied, recommended others. In the third month he paid his ex- penses.
 He boarded at Mrs. Smiths because he could not afford to set up house keeping. As a bachelor, he let his fancy roam sometimes, but he had never yet seen the girl who looked like the Mrs Keene of the future At twenty seven he had the distinction of never having been engaged. There had been one or two little episodes, of course, but nothing of a serious nature.
 Then, one day, he saw Miss Helen Davis crossing the street, and expert enced a mental and cardial shock which left him prostrated She was the prettiest girl imaginable. She was all that he had ever pictured to him. self as the ideal of womanhood. He learned her name within an hour after they passed, casting at each other the appraising glance that two young peo- pie of opposite sexes exchange when each finds the other attractive.
 She was the daughter of the local street-car magnate, and there seemed at present no way of effecting an intro duction.
 Harry dreamed of Helen all night, and the following day he walked to his office by long detour in the hope of seeing her. He did not, but on the next day he passed her again, and knew that she recognized him. On
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-05-18
Mushroom Poisonipo

Every spring there are accounts of iatai mushroom poisoning printed in the daily papers. These are invari- ably caused by the victim mistaking the poisonous varieties for the edible sorts. The United States department or agriculture, Washington, D. C., has issued a bulletin giving complete illustrated instructions, designed to enable anyone to distinguish the diff ference between the varieties This bulletin may be obtained by writing to the secretary of agriculture, or your own congressman. Recipes are also given for cooking mushrooms.
 The danger of fatal consequences is so great that nobody should take any chances in the matter, when the writing of a postal card will bring the information needed to enable one to distinguish the edible from the poisonous.
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-05-18

For a moderately abundant supply of natural hair the coiffure pictured above is a pretty arrangement that may be dressed without the help of a foundation. The front hair is waved rather loosely for it, and pompadoured, All the hair is combed in together and brought to the crown, where it is tied loosely With the comb it is pulled into position about the face and pinned with small wire hairpins.
 The ends at the crown are turned into puff and pinned down. The hair is then spread and pulled forward un- til it merges into the pompadour, where it is held in place with pins, making long soft puff at the top of the crown.
 Having become accustomed to in. novations a few new arrangements have found following among the younger women. In these the hair is loosely waved. parted either in the middle or to one side. and coiled be low the crown in flat coils pinned close to the head. Short curls are pinned