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Dreamer
By
H. M. EGBERT
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Copyright. 1916. by w. G. Chapman

Jaw come of, Bill! I'm too old for
them dreams!" said Dick Sittingwell
to his fellow drummer in the train.
NO, but honest! / mean it! Why.
Dick. you must be making your cool
four thousand, and If your firm went
bust you could get as good job any
where. And forty-fve il you're day.
Amt you never had girl, Dick?"
Dick Sittingwell moved in his seat
uneasily. "Cut it out, tell you" he
answered ferociously. Hello Bourne
End! Here's where get off. SO long,
old man! See you next week as
usual"
Dick Sittingwell had mad plenty Of
girls when he was q young man, but
somehow all his romances had come to
an untimely end. And 1t was only
within the last two years that new
romance. sweeter than any, and more
strange, had come into his life.
He never spoke about Miss Elsie
Van Nugent. 1t had never entered his
mind that he could speak to her with
out profaning her. That was his
sanctuary, his holy of hOlies. And
marriage with her was something Of
which he had never dreamed.
Their acquaintance had begun by
an accident. Dick, toiling up the hill
at Bourne End on hot summer day,
with his sample case in his hand, had
seen the old maid standing at the gate
OF her garden. He looked up at the
big house In the village and, taking
her for the housekeeper, said:
Might ask you for glass of wa
ter, ma'am?"
I'll get you one" stammered Miss
Van Nugent, and ran away, or rather
hurried away, returning with a glass
as clear and cold as il it had come
from some Olympian spring. Dick
quaffed 1t at a draft.
Much obliged, ma'am," he said, and
raised his hat and went away. He did
not imagine what romance that was
to Elsie Van Nugent.
Afterward, upon succeeding jour
neys, it often happened that he saw
Miss Elsie at the gate. Then he would
nod pleasantly and pass a remark. By
degrees their intimacy increased.
Dick Sittingwell would often stay as
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Straw Trims Serue.

Straw trims serge costumes. That
Is what q renowned French clothes
artistic has evolved in the way of nov
elites for this season. The straw,
heavily plated, is applied as three
inch bands to the bottom Of skirts
and to form outstanding collars. Espe-
cially stunning is suit in blue serge
garnished with half inch wide patent
leather bands finished with still mar
rover straw edgings. Does the straw
chip away. shatter or otherwise disin.
tegrate? Assuredly not. Though
heavy, 1t Is flexible. Neither does the
patent leather with which at times II
is mingled become rusty and lend Q
shabby appearance to the costume.
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three years passed, and their intimacy
stayed exactly where it was. Neither
dared to increase 1t. or to venture to
speak of the thoughts in the heart.
Dick was becoming balder and stOuter,
and Elsie more withered and lean.
Then came the day when Dick was
amazed to see the house closed and a
big For Sale" sign in front of 1t.
The town was buzzing with the news.
Miss Elsie's lawyer, who had had
charge OF her property, had absconded,
taking with him her whole available
fortune, ten thousand dollars.
Miss Elsie had remained secluded in
the house since the Monday before
Dick hesitated only a moment; then
he went into the garden and knocked
at the door.
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III

Elsie Van Nugent had never mar
ried because she had taken care Of
her father until his death, when she
was thirty-seven. No opportunities
came after that. Opportunities for
marriage are few In New England
among women whom birth has made
superior to the rest of the community.
And. besides. Elsie was already grow
ing into q typical old maid. She was
Becoming angular and thin, there were
cray streaks In her hair, and she
knew quite we'll that whatever beauty
she had ever possessed was already
zone beyond recovery.
Her life had been utterly cramped.
Her bookish learning had never been
modified by contact with the world,
for her father had always been re-
cluse, and. In his last days. fretful
invalid. When she met the drummer
she thought him typical man Of the
world.
The acquaintance was a wonderful
thing TO her. She felt guilty In steal
1ng down to the garden gate when
Dick was coming that. way Thursdays
ne always appeared In Bourne End.
Dhe invented little excuses at first to
account for her presence there. Wist
fnIly she thought how she would like
~ AK him ~. hut ahe never dared. \
was not oily 1oar of what the neigh
oeo would ~. hut fear Of what hs
wou1d think of hor.
4 Woo o61 that the uncouth drum
nog GhooA exercise - strange fnsci
o11on GD9e - 81 zn61fs ~ : VI
oc1 Nv uosongo ut - nAez1t D1
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loon and the bishop sleeves are the
proper ones; and yet. If you look
clearly, with q vision enlarged by
prophecy. you can see a new kind Of
sleeve foreshadowed-the one that
flares over the knuckles, hugs the arm
within four inches of the top and then
fares into huge, slashed puff. This
sleeve belongs to Sir Walter Raleigh;
so does that new cartridge plated ruff
made of white organdie, standing out
from the neck, and so does the care
less gay cape flung back from the
shoulders.
Copyright. 1916. by the Mcclure Newspa-
per Syndicate.)
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long as Ave minutes. talking and look
ing wistfully a. the big house in the
cool grounds. lie learned Miss Elsies
name at the hotel. She owned the
place, and was the daughter Of the
late squire. She was an old maid
and they said. mAl!ciously. that she
was forty.
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Scissors Always at Hand.

One Of those dainty and useful lit
tie articles that would be sure to prove
attractive and sell we'll in a bazar or
would make a very acceptable little
gift is shown in our sketch.
To a certain extent the size will be
determined by the size of the scissors
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Nv.

And Dick ran across him the follow
ing week in the most amazing way.
He was sent out to western city to
cover a territory left vacant by the
illness of a fellow drummer The
business done, Dick retired to his
room in the hotel.
A door opened softly, and Dick saw
the head and shoulders of Sharples.
In q minute he had leaped across the
passage and entered, before the law.
yer could draw the bolt.
Sharples stared at Dick in terror.
What do you want?" he snarled.
You know" said Dick.
Sharples realized that it was no time
to make pretenses. Its not your busi-
ness" he staggered, but I'll give you
five hundred to get out and keep your
mouth shut"
You'll give me ten thousand for
Miss Van Nugent," answered Dick.
1T never was ten thousand"
TITS going to be-"
"D'you suppose I've got it about me.
you fool?"
Dick went to the telephone and
touched the receiver. The lawyer
grabbed him by the arm. "I'll give
you two he clustered.
Dick turned and faced him. II said
ten, and meant It," he returned. And
see here! I promised myself the pleas
ure Of breaking your head. However.
l guess l can't have everything. WIN
you hand over that ten thousand, for
the last timer"
The lawyer took bill case out OF
his pocket and mechanically counted
out the money. There were twenty
bills of five hundred apiece. Dick ex-
amined them; they were genuine
enough.
Il guess you've plenty more" he
said.
IT'S where you won't get It."
Dick smiled and slipped the bills
into his pocket.
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$50, you see. ! guess ! can't buy the
place after ALL" Dick explained to
Miss Elsie as he handed her the
money.
She was crying softly. Il don't
know what to say or how to thank
YOU" she sobbed. ITS wonderful.
It's wonderful!"
And in her happiness, more at the
proof of his interest than at the re-
turn Of the money, the years seemed
to fall from Miss Elsie, and there was
almost girlish flush upon her face.
Dick breathed heavily. II guess I'm
sorry we can't carry out our Arrange
ment." he mumblsd. 1T wasn't the
place ! wanted. but the contents, ~ We
agreed"
"The furniture! Do you really want
thatf'
mo-" stanlmered Dick. Il wanted
u And with amazing daring - took
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1916-12-28

his recent notes to the belligerent
powers, and declares that "it is the
sense OF the senate that this action
represent the overwhelming and ear
nest desires of the people of the Unit
ed States" The passing, hotfoot, of a
resolution on so momentous a matter.
containing so many possibilities OF
misunderstanding and resentment, here
and abroad, would be obviously unwise.
The full meaning and purpose OF Mr..
wilson's notes have not yet been
thoroughly grasped by this country,
and have yet to penetrate the minds
naturally suspicious and irritable un-
der the stress Of long war, OF some Of
our friends abroad.
How many senators, like Mr.. Borah.
read the note on the way to the cap
itol. and only partially read 1t at that?"
How deeply had Mr.. Hitchcock perused
it? Yet after the most superficial con-
sideration, or no consideration al. all,
he offers his resolution He would
have rushed through the senate, as
lightly as motion TO adjourn, a has
ty opinion. a declaration to the world
of the then unascertained opinion Of
the American people, as to a question
that affects the fate of hundreds of
millions.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1916-12-28
E. L. GRAY ENBARKs IN BUSINESS
Assumes Management of American
Falls Clothing 4 Tailoring Com.
pany.

+. l.. Gray has resigned his position
with the Bradshaw Clothing company
and leased the Lee Cummins tailoring
emporium on the south side of town.
Mr.. Gray has, during his stay in
American Falls, become we'll and fav-
orably known. He is courteous and
obliging gentleman. He thoroughly
understands the clothing business and
the Press bespeaks for him success
ful business undertaking.
Mr.. Gray would be pleased to have
all his friends who are interested in
getting the latest and most up-to-date
tailor made clothing to call at his en-
porium and inspect his stock.
Tailored to order suits, underwear
and shirts will be features of Mr..
Gray's business. His experience in
the clothing business particularly fits
him along these lines. He will also
specialize in cleaning and pressing.
calling for and delivering all work.
and guaranteeing it, The new pres
sing machine, with 2000 pounds pres
sure, will enable him to expedite work
of this kind
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1916-12-28
FALL SOWING OF WHEAT HEAVY.
American Farmers Prepare for Large
Demand Despite Poor Weather Con.
ditions.

American farmers, foreseeing a con
) tinued heavy demand on them from
the warning European nations fol
wheat. planted an acreage OF tha,
grain this fall second in point OF size
in the nations history. but poor wea.
ther conditions sent The crop into win.
ter dormancy per cent below the
condition OF last December and As pei
cent below the 10-year average.
On the summarizing its first report
on the winter wheat crop issued today
the department of agriculture said:
The fall paintings of winter wheat
are reported to be 2,S per cent greater
than in the autumn OF 1915. The pres
ent area seeded, 40.090. 900 acres, Is the
greatest ever planted. with the excep-
ton of the 40,452.000 acres seeded two
years ago, and is more than 10 per cent
greater than planted in any year prior
to the fall of 1914.
The high price received for the
present years crop had encouraged
an intention to plant largely In
creased acreage. but the unusual dry
ness at seeding time throughout prac-
tically the entire winter wheat pro-
ducing territory largely prevented
these intentions being realized.
Increases of between and 10 per
cent were general In the south Attain
tic states. Iowa increased per cent,
Ohio and Kansas per cent. In the
western group of states Colorado and
California show increases OF per
cent over last year. Montana remain
ed the same. Utah is 96, Idaho 95,
Washington 81 and Oregon so.
The condition of winter wheat Is
S7.7 per cent OF a normal at this time.
1t is per cent lower than last year at
this time and As per cent lower than
the 1O-year average. ranging slightly
under 80 in most OF the eastern states
and between SO and 80 in the central
states. In the west the condition is
80 or slightly above In most states ex-
cepting Washington and Oregon, where
II is ~ and 7S respectively.
The low condition is almost uni
fofmly ascribable to the lateness OF
planting, which has prevented wheat
from attaining its usual growth at this
time. and in some instances late seed
ings have not yet germinated. Little
mention is made of the Hessian fly, al
though It is in evidence to some ex-
tent, particularly in Kansas"
Rye sown this fall is estimated at
4,2l4.OOO acres, an increase OF 100000
acres over the revised estimate of the
area sown in the fall OF 1915.
Condition OF rye on December was
SS.S per cent of normal, compared
with 9l5 last year, 936 In 1914 and
92.9, the 10year average.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1916-12-28
wOMAN's CLUB ENTERTAIss.

The American Fails Woman's club
held its annual reception and social
at the Hotel Remington Wednesday
evening. The program was not 80
long az usual, due TO the inability OF
some who were to take part, to be pres
ent. Misses Thurman and Cronkhlte
gave vocal selections and Mrs Alice
Thompson reading, all OF which
we're highly enjoyed. The remainder
Of the evening was devoted 10 dane
ing and the playing OF games. Re
freshments we're served. Those pres
ent considered IL one OF the most en-
joyable occasions OF the kind ever
given.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1916-12-28
CLAASSEN BABY DEAD.

Herbert, the five-year old son Of Mr..
and Mrs. Adolf Claassen, died tonight,
Thursday. from bronchial pneumonia.
The child had been seriously III for
several days. Everything that skill
and care could do was done for the
little sufferer. but to no avail. Fun
eral arrangements have not yet been
made. The sympathy of their manay
friends is extended to the bereaved
parents.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1916-12-28
WEDDING.

At the Methodist parsonage on
Thursday evening, December 21st, Rev
J. Wesley Miller united in marriage
J. X. Holmes and Miss Elizabeth VIM
mer Lee WINNER, brother OF the
bride acted as best man, and Miss
Julia Estabrook as bridesmaid. Mr.
Holmes is rancher and stockman al
Shoshone. and Mrs. Holmes has Lived
for some years near American Falls
and had many friends here. They Left
on the evening train for Shoshone
where they will make their future
home.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1916-12-28
CROP PROSPECTS.

Recent advices from Argentina tend to sup
port the theory OF the international Agricu-
tura institute at Rome that the world will
suffer food shortage next year. In Argen
tina the crops have suffered from drought
and locusts, the damage being particularly
heavy in the provinces of Cordoba, Santa Fe
and Entire Rios. A medium WELD is promised
in the rest of the country. The minister of
agriculture says investigation has confirmed
ms forecast of harvest much inferior to that
OF the agricultural year 1886 If there
should be very considerable decrease in pro-
ductlon In the United States next year. the
warrlng nations may find it extremely diff
cult to find food enough for the vast armies in
the held, without taking the civilian popula-
ton into account
Ii such condition should arise, it will not
be necessary to send peace notes or make Of
ters of mediation. 1t will be impossible to
continue the war on empty stomachs and peace
Will come whether the rulers desire it or not.
At the present time the armies in the field are
we'll cared for, but the people at home are suf-
ferlng from lack of the necessaries of life.
There are meatless'days for everyone even in
"Merrie England" where the common people
have enjoyed their roast beef from time i'm
memorial. Bread is no longer made entirely
from wheat flour, the luxuries have been elm
mated and the government has taken control
of the food supplies. When these conditions
prevail in England the shortage must be acute
in some of the other countries.
All this is reflected in the high prices charp-
ed Tor food in the United States. We produce
more than we consume but we have been ex
porting vast quantities of foodstuffs owing to
the war in Europe and the necessity of fur
nlshlng the soldiers with bread and meat no
matter what the cost. 1t is not to be sup
posed, however, that the people of the United
states would be willing top sxport all of our
supplies, and in case of Wtaf shortage nav
greatly enhanced prices for tna necessities of
life That would be too much to expect of a
acknowledgement country. But the shortage is
not an actual fact at present writing, and the
war may end before the harvest of 1917. so it
is too early to borrow trouble Yet the far
mers in the spring wheat belt should take no.
tice and be prepared to increase their acreage
if the struggle continues.-Salt Lake Tribune
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1916-12-28
SAME MAN IN SAME PLACE.

c. E. Beardsley, former manager of
the Auditorium, after an absence of
several months in Salt Lake, return
ed last week and Sunday night again
assumed control of the Auditorium
Mr. Beardsley is we'll known to the
show going public which assures them
all the best attractions on the road.
He authorizes the Press to say, the
pi ogram for the next two months will
be as follows:
Skating on Monday, Wednesday and
Friday nights, Paramount pictures on
Tuesday and Thursday nights, World
pictures on Saturday night and Metro
pictures Sunday night.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1916-12-28
AMT 1T A SHANE.

Davies team drove up behind the
Press office yesterday with a little
bunch OF print paper. twenty bundles
In all. The cost Of the paper, freight
included, is little more than the cost
OF twenty tons OF coal at current
prices. II costs no more TO make the
paper, according to the report of a
recent government investigating com
mittee, than It did a year ago, yet the
price has more than doubled.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1916-12-28
RETURNED FROM PLEAsURE TRIP

J. G. Coleman returned to American
Falls last Thursday after four
months pleasure trip through the cas-,
including the cities OF Chicago, Bos-
ton, New York, Pittsburg and Wash
ington. ID. G.. returning home by way
OF Omaha and Salt Lake. stopping al
the latter city a couple OF days. This
was Mr. Coleman's first eastern trip
and he reports having had a most en-
tcyahie vacation but was glad 20 be
home again.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1916-12-28
PROOF OF SOUND JUDGMENT
SHOWN BY SENATOR BORAH
New York Paper Compliments Him
for Refusing to Endorse Resolution
without Due Consideration.

According to New York Times
special dispatch from Washington the
attempt to obtain the senate's formal
Endorsement of the presidents action
in sending notes to the belligerent
powers with regard to peace was
blocked by Senator Borah of Idaho.
Senator Hitchcock of Nebraska asked
consent for the immediate considera-
ton of resolution by which the sen-
ate ''strongly indorses and approves
the action taken by the president" and
states that ''it is the sense of the SEN
ate that this action represents the
overwhelming sentiment and earnest
desire OF the people of the United
States Senator Borah objected. and
the resolution was referred to the COM
mittee on foreign relations.
On His Own Judgment.
' Senator Borah explained that he did
not intend in any sense to criticise the
action of the president, who had un-
doubtedly acted upon full information
and after mature reflection" But
when | cast vote in the senate upon
matter of this kind" Mr.. Borah said.
1t must reflect my judgment and not
some ones else. | read the note on
my way to the capitol and had only
partially read it at that. For the SEN
ate OF the United States, pro forma,
without the slightest consideration.
with no possible time for reflection. to
pass resolution embodying a particu-
lar move in so stupendOus a matter
would convict it of an utter want of
appreciation of the delicate and tre-
mendous problem with which we are
dealing.
We all want peace. Nothing would
add more to the happiness of our
Christmas holidays than to feel that it
was on the way. But | think il will
be generally conceded that to want
peace and to secure it are two differ
ent propositions. The one is a ques-
tion of sentiment, the other requires
vast amount of judgment | repeat,
do not find fault with the president
But | want to be informed myself
when take part in the proceedings.
Fears For Our Influence.
Il sometimes think we do not ap-
preciate what this war is about. We
are likely to convince both sides in
Europe that we simply want peace re-
gardless of the worth of it. the re-
liability of it, or the honor of it. II
such an opinion of our attitude, selfish, {
superficial and Indifferent of the fu- I.
ture. obtains in Europe. we will have ,
but little influence when the vital hour 1
comes for action. | simply do not pro-
pose to cast any vote nor take any
steps myself until l have given the
matter every consideration which it
is possible for me to give it,"
Comment ON BOrah's Stand.
The Times commented editorially on
the stand taken by the Idaho senator
as follows. under the caption, "A Sen
ator Who Thinks"
Senator BOrah of Idaho has often
given proof of sound judgment. OF ca
pacity To take a large and Thoughtful
view OF public affairs. He displayed
these qualities notably in the senate
by his objection to the immediate con-
sideration of the resolution Of Senator
Hitchcock Of Nebraska, whereby the
senate strongly indorses and ap-
proves" Mr.. Wilson's action in sending
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1916-12-28
BABY BOY.

Mr.. and Mrs. ED Bay are the proud
parents OF a fine baby boy, who made
his appearance at their home Thurs
day, December 2lst DR.. Allen was
in attendance and reports the baby
and mother doing fine.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1916-12-28
BOOTH TRAVELLING GUARD.

Jack Booth has been selected as
travelling guard at the penitentiary
and will assume his duties the first
of the year, when the new warden is
installed. His many friends congratu-
late him upon his appointment.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1916-12-28

Mr.. and Mrs. coburn of Aberdeen
drove down to American Falls today
and Mrs. Coburn left on No. IS for
Lava Hot Springs where she will
spend few days in recuperating her
health.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1916-12-28
AT THE THORNHILL CAPE,

Miss Geneyieve Davis OF San Fran
cisco, talented singer, will feature
THE Sunshine OF Your Smile" and
They Made II Twice AS Nice AS Par
adise and They Called II Dixie Land"
at the Thornhill cafe the week begin
ming Sunday night. December 31st.
Don't fail to hear Miss Davis.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1916-12-28
LEAVE on A VISIT.

Andrew May, representative-elect,
Joseph May and family and Mrs. Ro-
bert Kelly, all of Rockland left on
Aaayednesday nights train for a visit
with their mother at Calls Fort, Utah.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1916-12-28
NAsONs INSTALL OFFICERS.

Tuesday evening the Masonic lodge
installed the following officers:
Adolf claassen, W. NJ.
John l.. McKown. 3. W.
Ben Richards. j. w.
@. w. Schade. treasurer.
Edward Kronkhite. secretary. Il
NJ. J. Unger. marshal.
II. II. Wallis. 8. ID. 4
A.. b. Brown, J. ID. 4
s. l.. Baird. s. s. a,
A. Logan. J. 8.
X. y. Austin, Tyler.
The lodge Is starting Off with re-
newed yigor and prospects are bright
for the coming year.