davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Evening star., 1923-07-08

think I'm trying to work him out of
a job I'll help him.
you! For heavens sake, haven't
you enough to do around here now?"
Sally's smile came back, at that.
There isn't enough work around
here to keep more than one person
busy more than half the time, any
how" she declared. "If anybody's
told you different, they've been
stringing YOU"
That put it right up to Sam. To
take over Pres Gibbs bookkeeping
was a mere trifle-or so she made it.
The announcement of this to the
old man made him sick for a time.
His weak eyes grew paler and more
desperate. The night Ruth went to
the Elk ball in that new dress, Sally
found him in the office alone. bowed
over his desk, in his blue-veined
hands little faded photograph.
1t was a picture of the old Paris
base ball nine of a generation ago
famous nine. This red-tinted old
Evening star., 1923-07-08

or take his life in some other way.
TIL go after him and bring him
back" she faltered. II only wanted
to helpw
She stumbled down the way the
old man had taken and set off after
him through the binding rain.
The thunder barked and ratified and
growled and crashed with growing
force in a world that was half night.
Branches of trees were breaking.
Vivid whips OF lightning lashed the
valley. The rain was SO dense that
from one side of Main street 1t
blotted out sight Of the other.
xhrouxh thia now hissoric storm
Evening star., 1923-07-08

Our Sally had read that fairy-tale
when a little girl and cried many
tears over it. Was there Prince
Charming who might come and speak
kindly to her, and let her disclose
herself to him as the girl she still
remained in her heart? Were there
fairies any longer?
Resolutely. however. she finally put
the day-dreams from her mind. Back
she went to the tiresome snarl of old
Evening star., 1923-07-08

photograph had been taken one 4th
of July over in Foxboro when the
boys had their girls along.
! Lifting his aching eyes, the old man
saw Sally and held out the photo
graph. And she saw. among those
faces come to life again-her own
mothers.
She had been Pres Gibbs girl"
on that far off Independence Day
| when this old bald-headed man had
| been 1.-THE and nimble enough to play
| center outfeld" and they had wal
loped the Foxboro Academy Cata-
mounts"
/ Presently Sally realized that old
Pres Gibbs was talking.
| "I was happy in those days" he
I ran on. Il was going to finish at
the Seminary and go to law school
and be a great attorney. Years ago
that was-years and years ago"
You did go to law school. didn't
you?" Sally asked.
l "A year. I used to think lots of
your ma, Evelyn. You know that.
She's there beside me in the picture.
| When we had a difference. I sort of
lost heart. married Gracia Hard
ing, and her dad gave me a job in the
sawmill. After that, with a wife to
support, I had to give up my studies.
was always going back next year.
Then pretty soon 1 was too old. Tom
came and we buried him. Then
Li1lian-then Ruthie. Lillian was
killed in the Flyer wreck-you re-
member? Shed been up to Bur-
| lington to visit her grandma. Gracia
took on terrible; maybe she amt en-
tirely to blame for her shortness of
temper. That left us with only
Ruthie. And I've tried to do right
by Ruthie-Tve tried and tried, but
somehow I never could seem to get
ahead. How the years have gone.
I'm old-old! I've missed my aim
and my target, both, 1 guess. Oh,
to go back! To go back to the years
when this picture was taken!"
I He broke down then, and wept-
| wept out the sorrow of a lifetime.
CALLY tried to comfort him, but he
10 would not be comforted.
| "Oh, If it had only been your ma,
Evelyn" he pleaded. Il can smell
the wet lilacs yet, out behind her
house in the little sort of arbor where
| I used to meet her. I can hear the
piano again in the evening and al
most see the blue mist of the spring
sunsets as your ma and 1 walked out
into the country and picked wild
cherry blossoms"
IT know now," Sally told him then
why she kept that little sprig of
dried cherry blossoms in our family
bible"
Old Pres Gibbs gave an inarticu-
late cry and got up and passed out
into the night. You see that was
more than he could stand.
Happy Sally sank upon the chair
that he had vacated.
When forty years had passed, she
wondered, would some life-weary
soul weep for departed days and
memories because Of her?
i There is an old fairy-taIe-you
Irecollect it?-of hag who hobbled
about the earth on a crooked cane
and bent beneath the load of fagots
on her back. And then one day
came q fair youth who protected the
old hag from the missiles thrown by
the boys, and spoke kindly to her.
When 10, the fagots fell from of
her back; she Strengthened; her face
and figure changed; her rags dis
solved into garments of softness,
land by the magic touch of an invis-
ible fairy,s wand she stood before
the young man the most beautiful
lprincess in all the world. .susss :
Evening star., 1923-07-08

You lie!" she shot out. "And II
you don't lie, 1t serves Mr.. Hod right
for not paying father more than six
teen dollars week"
Take me to your father" ordered
Sally. ''Well see If lie."
A hot breeze had been blowing all
that afternoon. AS Sally had started
for the Gibbs house she had been
conscious of low rumbles of thunder.
Now in the northwest a mass of
Evening star., 1923-07-08

Sam Wanted to Feel as if There
Were a Little Something for Him
to Do Himself About the Office
Evening star., 1923-07-08

NN the following morning when
~ Sally came and sat down behind
her -f1at-topped desk her smile was
gone again. Old Pres Gibbs had shuf-
fed off to the post Office for stamps.
Ruth Gibbs has been down to the
Ready-to-Wear Shop and bought a
dress costing ss7 for the Elks dance
she announced to Sam.
WELL" demanded Sam, what OF
it"
"She had it charged to her father u
Sam shrugged his shoulders.
Its up to Gibbs to take care of his
own daughter" he commented.
"His money troubles are getting on
his nerves. He's snarling up the
bookkeeping badly" Sally told him
I wanted some statements of ac.
counts yesterday to collect some bills
He was all the morning making them
out, and there were SO many mistakes
in 'em had to take his ledger during
the noon-hour and scratch off what ]
wanted for myself. If this office
doesn't want to lose money 1t should
have a more modern bookkeeping
SYSTEM"
"I can't fire the old chap" said Sam
hopelessly. Hes been with US toe
long"
"You needn't fire him. Mr.. Hod. Blu,
he ought to have a little tactful as
sistance." Sally suggested.
"I can't afford
"You don't need to afford anything
-
Evening star., 1923-07-08

4 MoNG many fascinating old books
"A on the chemistry of paints Is one
by George. Field called "Chroma-
Biography" In this engaging volume
the following advice is given artists
who would paint for posterity: IF a
Are deepen any color. so will time;
Iif it cool or Warm it. SO viii time: If
Seward daily gateway., 1923-05-22
AUTHOR E IN TROUBLE
GEORGE MAXWELL MAY FACE
 DEPORTATION

NEW YORK, May 22.-Officials of the state department may be asked to issue extradition papers for the re- turn from Europe George Maxwell, president of the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, under grand jury indictment on the charges of forgery and sending scur- rillous letters to Allan A. Ryan, tinan- cier and son of Thomas Fortune Ryan.
 This was learned today following announcement of the indictments re- turned last month which the authOri- ties were said to have made every ef- fort to keep secret. MT. Ryan turned over to the authorities several type written letters all but one of which were unsigned,
 The envelopes were addressed in handwriting resembling envelopes sent four years ago to several promi- nent men in this city in each of which MaXwells name was alleged to have been linked with that of the wife of the recipient. Investigation proved in each case that the charges were with out foundation.
Seward daily gateway., 1923-05-22
ADMIRAL WATSON ON
 WAY ID SEATTLE

The steamship Admiral Watson ar ryed n Seward about o'clock last night, from the westward, leaving for Seattle and way ports about o'clock this morning. The Watson took aboard a cargo of halibut from the San Juan docks. Those arriving in Seward from westward points were:
 Mrs. M L. Carr, George G. Cotter, Mrs. c. Anderson, Helen Anderson, Hilder Anderson, Capt A. w Thom> as, Mrs. A. w. Thomas, Paul Nick olson, c. A. Schonacker, P. B. Pc terson.
 For Seattle-Mrs. E. Cerney, Mrs. R. Sparks and baby, V. P. Morrison, M D. Murphy, Max Sauers, Earl Dur gin, W. Coleman.
 For Juneau-Major Gotwals, D. Barndollar, George A. Parks.
 Round Trippers-J. T. Nedwideck, Mrs. Nedwideck, Carl Sutter, CaW. F. Nash, F. G. Nash, E. Larson.
 For Valdez-John Aronson, G. A. Henkle.
Seward daily gateway., 1923-05-22
CHAN9ER DISCUSSES
 RECEPTION PRESIDENT

At the regular weekly luncheon Of of the Seward Chamber of Commerce today, Wm. H. Whittlesey, the we'll known attorney and city clerk, was elected president of the chamber to fill the unexpired term of w. l. Whit ing, who resigned recently to go out side.
 After the election of President Whittlesey, the discussion changed to reception of the presidential and con gressional parties. Among other plans proposed was the erection rf con, crete arch across either t.e entrance to the dock, the street intersection at the Bank of Seward, or the depot, bearing the words, Welcome" The matter was left in the hands of com mittee.
 It was also suggested by the Cham Der members that the lots at the head of the wharf, in front of the machine shops, be cleaned up, the contrast be- tween Arcade park and that side be. ing os great as to warrant action be- ing taken.
 Owing to the volume of correspon- dence forced upon the secretary, by reason of the many inquiries regard ing Seward, he was given permission to hire stenographer, at salary not to exceed $10 per month. E
 The secretary was instructed to gather data regarding the lighthouse to be constructed at the entrance of Resurrection Bay, and forward same to Col. Dubreuil, head of the light house service for Alaska.
 It was resolved that the Women's Club and member to be elected from each women's organization of Seward be empowered to make arrangements to receive the ladies of the congress sional and presidential parties, the ex- pense to be borne by the Chamber.
Seward daily gateway., 1923-05-22
REbEKAH CARD PARTY
 |s LARCELY ATTENDED

A large number of Seward citizens attended the card party given by the Rebekahs at Odd Fellows hall last evening, a fine time being enjoyed by all. Cards were the principal diver sion, a fine luncheon being served by the ladies of the auxiliary.
 Thomas Osbo won the first prize for gentlemen; and W. o. Perry the sec ond prize. Mrs. o. A. Johansen won first prize for ladies; Mrs. Elwyn Swetmann second prize. The conso- lation prizes were awarded to MT. Os- car Dahl, and Chas. Smith, first and second respectively, and Mrs. Carrie Suits and Miss Martin
 The ladies realized about $40 from admissions, which will be used in fit ting up the cloak room in Odd Eel lows hall.
Seward daily gateway., 1923-05-22
DRY AGENTS WILL HUNT
 RUM AT SHELBY JULY 4

HELENA, Mont, May 22.-ProXim- ity to Canada and the anticipated presence of bootleggers engaged in the illicit disposal of liquor at Shelby, Mont, on July 4, when the Dempsey Gibbons fight is scheduled has caused Addison K. Lusk, federal prohibition agent for Montana to prepare for in creased forces to curb liquor law yio- lations. In a statement today he said
 "The Montana director has already made his plans to meet the conditions that will arise at the time of the prize fight at Shelby on July 4. Thirty five men will be on hand to see that the dry laws are Obeyed.
Seward daily gateway., 1923-05-22
TON|V COUNCIL MEETS

At it's semi-monthly meeting last night the Town Council appropriated $500 for use by the entertainment committee to be expended, by the clerk upon presentation of the proper vouchers.
 A resolution was adopted providing List in the Seward Daily Gateway.
 The question of the appointment of a tax assessor for 1923 was left to the tax committee to act.
 The clerk reported the receipt of copies of the new municipal code re- gently passed by the legislature.
 It was ordered that 300 feet of board sidewalk be built to repair the sidewalks on Fifth avenue from the Seward Hotel to the government building.
 Charles Krefting reported on re- pairs to the Glacier stream, and on motion made and carried it was voted to allow the committee s400 to expend for repairs.
 A committee was appointed to re- port at the next meeting on plan for the reception of the congressional party, the president, and other promi- nent visitors.
 A report was received from a spe- cial committee on improvement of the tracts leased at the head of the dock from the Engineering commission The committee reported that it would require about $500 to raise the tract on the south side, an area of 40x12O feet, to level with the street. The matter was passed for further inves- tigation.
 A comprehensive report was sub mitted by the chief of the fire depart ment on the condition of the fire truck and various fire hydrants and repairs. It was reported to the fire committee who will investigate and report on the expense involved.
Seward daily gateway., 1923-05-22
AL WlR VETERANS CAN NOW IAKE: UP
 LAND IN ALASKA

WASHINGTON, May 22-Nine thou sand eight hundred acres of public lands in Alaska in the vicinity of the Tanana river on the government rail road were thrown open today by the interior department to service men in the world war for homestead en- try.
 Filing will be made at the Fair banks land office, the date to be fixed by the register there. Veterans will be given ninety-one days preference. in the filings, with the understanding that coal deposits are reserved as the property of the United States. The lands will be open to the public at the expiration of the ninety-one day pc riod.
Seward daily gateway., 1923-05-22
RECOVERY ON LUMBER
 CONTRACT E DEN!ED

OLYMPIA, May 12.-The State Su- preme court today denied recovery in any amount to Hans Heidner, of Ia coma, who as agent for German firms contracted to purchase 500,000 feet of Humber shortly before the United States went to war. The decision held that the contract was in conflict with the trading with the enemy act after the United States went to war.
 Heidner asked for a return of the s1,327 he deposited at the time of the contracts. In view of the willingness money, the court held that the plain tiff was entitled to no recovery
Seward daily gateway., 1923-05-22
BANDITS AND POLICE '. STAGE CuN FIGHT
 FRISCO STREETS

SAN FRANCISCO, May PA bank chauffeur and two automobile bandits were shot late today in a battle be- tween bank guards and three bandits who held up the collection automo- bile of the Wells-Fargo Nevada Ma tional Bank Ralph Carlisle, the bank chauffeur, who was shot in the head, is in a serious condition.
Seward daily gateway., 1923-05-22
Alaska Lands At Tanana Thrown Open To All Farmer Veterans of the Late World War
Warshps Gather at Chefu to Rescue Captves from Bandits
BANDIT CAPTIVE: IS Il.
NEWSPAPER MAN IS
 IN SERIOUS CONDITION

TSINFU, May 22.-Dr. Hamburger of Shantung, who arrived here today from the bandits stronghold where he attended a number of captives who are reported i'll, stated that J. B. Pow ell, an American newspaper man, was in serious condition Miss Aldrich, who was released by the bandits, bur jed her jewelry not far from the hold up, and Standard Oil employe have gone to the spot with a map she drew to recover it.
Seward daily gateway., 1923-05-22
Ready to Advance on Bandits

PEKING, May 22.-American and other foreign troops stationed in Chi na are preparing tonight to rush to the hills in Shantung province to res cue from the Suchow bandits Ameri- can and other foreign prisoners held there.
 Diplomatic representative sof all countries whose citizens are included in the group of captives this afternoon served notice upon the Chinese gov ernment that unless the foreign pris- onels were released in 24 hours, theil Iesuce and the eXtermination of the outlaw gang would be undertaken by foreign troops.
Seward daily gateway., 1923-05-22
FiRPO FIGHT CANNOT
 BE HELD IN NEW YORK STATE

NEW YORK, May 22.-The athletic commission has forbidden the propos- ed fight between Jess Willard and Firpo on the ground that Willard is beyond the age limit. It is said that Rickard will stage the bout in New IerSeY
Seward daily gateway., 1923-05-22
GOLD HUNTERS Sl|L SEATTLE: ]: D
 S.9E2IAIl !A|ATEREos

LOS ANGELES, May 22.-The Okotsk Sea gold hunting expedition of forty men, headed by L. s. McGrk, president of the Siberian Exploration Company will sail from here June 10, aboard the schooner Herman, which has figured in many Northern Pacific and Arctic adventures. The party will proceed via Settle and Dutch HarbOr.
Seward daily gateway., 1923-05-22
STANLEY BALDWIN NANED PREMIER
 SUCCEED LAW

LONDON, May 22.-Stanley BalG win, chancellor of tn eexcheQuer, in the old Bonar Law ministry, has been made premier of Great Britain Bald win was summoned to Buckingham Palace by the king this afternoon. and after a conference it was an nounced that he had accepted the in vitation of the king to form a ne~ cabinet.
Seward daily gateway., 1923-05-22
UNION MEMORIAL SERVICE

A union Memorial service will be held at the Methodist Episcopal church Sunday, Revs. Dunlap and Lansdowne conducting the services. All citizens are invited to attend and show proper appreciation for those who gave up their lives for their country.
Seward daily gateway., 1923-05-22
YOTE ID EIID STRIKE
STRIKING SHOPMEN OF DENVER
 AND RIO GRANDE ARBITRATE

DENVER, May 22.-Striking shop men of the Denver & Rio Grande rail road voted S49 to 379 to end the strike on terms suggested by Russell Elem ing, attorney general and John Tobin state senator, acting as mediators.
 According to the arbiters the men agreed to return to work as their services are needed.
Seward daily gateway., 1923-05-22
PAYROLL BANDIT
 KILLS POLICEMEN
 ATTEMPT ARREST

JERSEY CITY, May 22.-Sergeant John J. Black and Patrolman Clarence Wear were shot dead today, and Lieut. Harry Otis and Parolman James Walton wounded when they attempt ed to arrest Frank Sage, wanted for a $19,O00 payroll robbery in New York last fall The bandit escaped.
Seward daily gateway., 1923-05-22
CHINESE SOLDIERS SELLING
 MUNITIONS TO BANDIT GANGS

WASHINGTON, May 22.-Official advices from Picking state that the unpaid soldiers of the Shantung army are replen1shing their pockets by selling ammunition to the bandts.
Seward daily gateway., 1923-05-22
WRECKED MARINER ENTERS SUIT FIR
 HEAVY DAMAGES

SEATTLE, May 22.-Charles Sel- low has entered suit in the Federal court for thirty thousand damages against the Alaska Goldfish Company and the Union Fish Company, claim ing that while in their employ he was wrecked on an island off the Alaskan coast last year and had to subsist three months on wild foods.
Seward daily gateway., 1923-05-22
Government Troops Withdrawing

SHANGHAI, May 22.-The zero hour for the captives Of ehe Suchow bandits has passed and no announce ment has been received of any exc cutions in the bandit stronghold. Gov ernmen ttroops are withdrawing as the bandits, demanded. The nearest soldiers to the Paotzuku mountains are now six miles distant.
Seward daily gateway., 1923-05-22
F TURKEY INSISTS
 OIV NAR GREECE
 TO TAKE UP GAUGE.

LAUSANNE, May 22,-If Turkey in sists on war to settle the question of indemnity she claims is due from Greece, the nGreece will accept the gauge of battle, Alexandris, Greek foreign minister to London informed foreign correspondents tonight.
 The Greek minister said that his country would hold all territory given to her at the Versailles conference.
Seward daily gateway., 1923-05-22
NACEDONIANS AND
 BULGARIANS BAT TIE

VIENNA, May 22.-A thousand Macedonians were killed and 5000 taken prisoners during a battle today between Bulgarian regulars and Mac edonian volunteers. The battle took place in the rock plateau of Irinpla- nina.
Seward daily gateway., 1923-05-22
MANY BODIES FOUND
 IN RID GRANDE RIVER

MEXICO CITY, May 22.-The bod ies of thirty-two foreigners, murdered by their guides while attempting to enter the United States clandestinely have been recovered from the Rio Grande river.
 It is known that a regularly organ ized gang has been taking foreigners to the Rio Grande and shooting and robbing them.
Seward daily gateway., 1923-05-22
MARINE STRIKE OFF

NEW YORK, May 22.-The strike of marine transport workers which started last month was called off but members were instructed to continue in active opposition to the ship own erS
Seward daily gateway., 1923-05-22
ADMIRAL EVANS MILL
 BRING SURVEY CREW

SEATTLE, May 22.-The Admiral Evans sailing from here Thursday will carry geological and geodetic survey parties for Seward and Kanatak re- spectively, with total membership of twenty.
Seward daily gateway., 1923-05-22
ENGLAND PREPARES FLEET
 TO PATROL RUSSIAN WATERS

LONDON, May 22.-Prepara tiona are in progress at Chatham and Ports mouth for the immediate dispatch oI light cruisers and mine sweepers to Russian waters, according to the Her ald
Seward daily gateway., 1923-05-22
ASIAT|C FLEET READY
 TO MAKE. IVAR Q!I CHINESE BANDITS

WASHINGTON, May 22-The -Asi- atic fleet of the American navy, con- sisting of IS destroyers, one cruiser, one gunboat, and suplS ship, are concentrating at Chefu, Shantung port nearest to the bandit stronghold ready to rush to the aid of govern ment troops who have the bandits surrounded.
Seward daily gateway., 1923-05-22
VALUABLE DIAMOND LOST

SAN FRANCISCO, May 22.-Mrs. Murod Ealeeby, wife of Manila ex- .porter, reported to the police today she had lost a diamong ring valued at s1O,OOO at Tait's Beach Resort.
Seward daily gateway., 1923-05-22
sHAckLEs CANNOT BE RRoKEr

ST. LOUIS, May 22.-Senator Bo- rah said today that the United States cannot join the international court and stay out of the league of nations as both institutions are bound by steel shackles that cannot be broken"
Seward daily gateway., 1923-05-22
}. :: !: Il |: Il | .$ s .$ [: !: :* i: s* s |. | WEATHER FORECAST c

Generally fair tonight and to- :3
 ! morrow. Warmer Panama val q
 ! ley tonight and Wednesday. :: ]: t :. q q | t3 :s :: t :: t !. :. e E :;
Seward daily gateway., 1923-05-22

WILD HORSES GOOD MEDICINE
 An item in Nebraska newspaper says George Simpson is greatly i'm proved after being kicked by horse.' We call attention of medical men to this discovery.
Seward daily gateway., 1923-05-22
MOBILE MAN APPOINTED

WASHINGTON, May 22.-Freder- ick I. Thompson of Mobile has been reappointed as a member of the |. s. Shipping Board.
Seward daily gateway., 1923-05-22
DUPONT LOSES SUIT
 INVOLVING INCOME TAX

WASHINGTON, May 22--The S0- preme court today decided against Alfred l. Dupont, the Delaware multi millionaire in an income tax suit in volving $1,500,O00.
Seward daily gateway., 1923-05-22
WILDE IN GOOD SHAPE

NEW YORK, May 22.-Jimmy Wilde who arrived here last week to prepare for his match with Villa said he was in excellent shape.
Seward daily gateway., 1923-05-22
MARK HITS NEW LEVEL

NEW YORK, May 22.-The German mark fell to new level today. An dollar is worthy 50,OOO.
Seward daily gateway., 1923-05-22
CONCREs5s5INE|N E:s5.s5INI ! !: ARRIVE A||RR|R}l!V
 AT L0s ANGELES TODAY

LOS ANGELES, May 22.-Secretary Weeks accompanied by five senators and nine representatives arrived here today.