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Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-05-03
(By G. S. S%trandvold.)

At q time when the world passes
swiftly through a period of amazing
development, the desire to attempt an
Interpretation of vents is as wide
spread as it is natural. There is evil
dent q strong anxiety to know what
the future may hold in store for the
present generation as we'll as for it's
successors, and although no one
knows, some arrive at fairly reason
able conclusions by thinking histiric-
ally of mankind and the mighty en-
timents that have swayed it during
the changing centuries.
It is easy enough to know the
present, but difficult to understand it.
As for the future. that can be con-
jectured only upon the basis Of
olated, for every hour, day, month,
year and century 10 a product of the
combined force and efforts Of preced-
ing periods, and the eras to come
will carry the development still fur
Their.
A survey of humanity's achieve
ments carries with it the. message of
Patience, of Infinite Patience. How
ever radical revolutions may be,
however much they may fill mems
souls while they last-they are but
cll&nt Ql6tufOAnCeS Wfen viewed from
the historical standpoint, and thew
do not in the least change thescon-
viction which Is held now by a. ma
jority of civilized persons that the
underlying principle of all il
that of evolution.
foet beAum fer1ods.
At the present time we see the
ghost Of revolution stalking through
nearly all the lands of the world.
The spirit of discomfort assumes con
crete form and becomes not only a
threat, but a tangible menace. Men
whose minds have become poisoned
through the influence Of self-styled
leaders, destroy existing systems, or
attempt to dstroy them, without be-
ing willing or able to replace them
with anything as good or better.
The intensity of the movement
which we now witness may be new.
hut there is no real novelty in the
spectacle itself. Periods following
immediately after great wars have
always been characterized by far
reaching disturbances. social and DO
litical, and so ineffective has been the
agitation of extremists that they have
accomplished nothing in the way OF
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-05-03
|JY$ y ST.. %@ !21!!!

Then with her finger and her thumb
She put them back into her gum.
And when she saw me standing there
She said: my goodness, what a a
You gave to me! I never knew
A boy to be as still as you"
Ma makes me brush my teeth at night
white,
And I must keep my toothbrush nat
And can't see, what I'm ,scrubbing at,
But I could scrub them shiny, too,
II mine came out like .grandma's do.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-05-03
MANY WANT HoMEsTEADs.

Winnipeg, Man, May 3.-Retufned
soldier Interest in the government
colonization projects. apparently IS
increasing. More than 1000 soldiers
have qualified for homesteads and
financial assistance, since the loan
provisions became effective. The high
est number Of approvals in the prai-
RTE provinces, 1861, was recorded in
Albert. The Manitoba total was 1923
while in Saskatchewan 1,104 applica-
lions were approved and the total in
British Columbia was 631.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-05-03
MAGMA co. HAS QUEEN CLAIMS.

Superior, Ariz., May 3.-The Mag
ma Copper company finally mas taKen
over the last Of the Queen toppe
comnany's property, eleven claims
Inst aboye the Superior townsite. The
consideration made public is $76,0oo:'
which will return little to each OF
the Queen company's 100000
shares.
It is stated that the ground has
been thoroughly explored by drilling
during the three years 1t has been
under bond to the Magma, and has
been found of value mainly in that, It
will be needed for a service tunnel TO
the main shafts. .z5Ee -
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-05-03
SOME SIGNS OF THE AGE

prise. Every great thought has In
variably been conceived originally in
the mind of one single person.. All
plans for scientific, Industrial, COM
mercial, political and sociar advance
ment were born in the brains of one
individual.
Formerly it was a favorite claim of
Socialists that the masses were the
true producers of the earth. Perhaps
this is still claimed. If so, it is as
untrue as it has always been. But
it is upon this theory that radicalism
proceeds just now: What is yours,
is mine, and what is mine, is also
mine Europe is witnessing the IL
lustration of this principle which can
not master a world because even
though nations may be obsessed. and
even though a veritable witches
oance may be staged upon the arena.
OF the world for a time-social In
sanity must needs be vanquished.
No Ground for Pessimism.
That there is plenty of reason for
1eeilns alarmed over the immediate
IN this country, also, is evil
aent from a number of more or less
mailing Of bombs to certain wen
known Americans is an incident
which shows that the elernnt ~
danger is formidable enough to be
and to be guarded against.
But there is no ground for pessim-
1sia as to the Anal outcome Of 1ha
struggle which now goes on. Tho
evolution OF humanity still continues
ana a never be even DELAYED. Tar
less hindered altogether.
IN tne 1~a1thfulness with which neo-
tao emprace certain ideals tested and
w 1Tu y true, and In the patience with
~ 'i IN 'ney await the further progress
" tne world, modern radicaiists ara
al TO find what they derisive,w oan
conservatism This is because +hev
"1 unable to see and to distinguish
reactionary person is he WIN
.tles 10 block the road Of nroprsss
stlnpiy because he cannot unders+.nT
.nat changing ages voice naw a.
a.anas; ne is az dangerous to ssoc,etv
as me radicalist who abuses him
oh us ne who feels that .princin,a.
anniise only In proportion to thar
their inh not in respect to
rressiua rsnt worth. Is the true sc
%facn1tv ne who is gifted WITH the.
evoI,tyou patience n with faith in
world sna ~ me real maker Of the
LAWS Govern Society.
IN the heat Of fight and
rs not always remembered icy
rn roasn certain legislation maM 81.
ka apiy changed, the raw csrIctI
iaw. Altered. Society Is fovsrnsd W.
- are those of nature. and w,pis asre
actsyy penalty with them. avs ona
are merely attempts to expre.. sres.es
me npary truths Of the-all oyersh ~
ny law Of society which
ance. anu tolerates no dad.
Against this fundament., ,.v 49,.
The,. radicals direct their s.t ~
be- n,aiied. The laws Of socie,v NV
~ ~ snored al little al can 0sissy can
thnsa a,u.e, and In this con.csns,.sNwNs
shon who may now fearS nsn
Wv h M courage and n%sni sias
mnat we are witnessiny ~
My and Is simply ~ w. ~,
r mry ns besst with III Iine es.ode =
fsrthsrn map carry 10 dsst =. acr.
Rmt n \ %. ~ has ever b.sr .sucIlon
anN = cannot last. SANITY ssi.sa.
of sanity stays on forsvsr Ieturne
modthinEs OF . sHsss
tNsaFFHTN@N - rF.4ANfN - TFr-rf
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-05-03
+, O A ON PLAN.

Bakersfield, Cal, May 3.-That
Kern county power users may not be
confronted next season with a short
g of electricity, work has been start
ed on the $2,500,o0O power plant on
the San joaquin river at a location
about one-half mile above Big Sandy.
near Auberry. according to an an
~nouncement, made by the San Joaquin
Light and Power corporation.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-05-03

One miserable feature is that In a case like the re-
cent bomb outrage. r. the perpetrators are-even caught
red handed, it VIII BE- necessary to prove that they ac-
'tualiy killed somebody before they can bs hanged for
their murdsrous attempt Yet IT i : principle Of law that
the character ~ n as depends % ihs intent.
Evening star., 1919-03-23
sFood will stop the fighting" is now
the-motto in Berlin.
Transatlantic Flying.

That transatlantic flying will soon
be accomplished is confidently expect
ed. Preparations are making for
flights by both heavier-than-air and
dirigiHe machines. Within few
weeks some of these machines will
start, and there is no reason to doubt
that success will result, if not at first
attempt, surely eventually. Both the
Hflane and the dirigible have been
developed remarkably as a result of
ths war. Engine power has been in
creased, and consequently endurance.
High speeds have been attained. The
carrying capacity Of both types Of ma
chimes has been augmented. The only
PRACTICAL question today is whether the
plsne or the gas machine will first &C.
eemplish the crossing.
In respect to long distance flying the
&igible has one advantage over the
airplans in its greater carrying ca
pacity, enabling It 30 hold . creator
f.,ea supply, as weH as to convey a
larger number Of persons. On the
stA@ hand. the diIigibls is more sub
,jslg . wind MseEfrenee and has q
= Desd The greater speed Of the
Evening star., 1919-03-23
Fifteen Months of Bolshevism.
From the New York World.

From the New York World.
The French, reign Of terror lasted
flfteen months, ending July 27, 1894,
with the execution of seventy or
more terrorists or leaders of the
Commune and Jacobin Club. There
after the. revolution settled into
processes bearing q semblance to or
Derby government and respect for
life.
The Russian reign of terror under
the bofsheviki is now well beyond its
afteenth month Of indescribable an
archy and confscation and robbery
and starvation and massacre, COM
pared with which the performances
under the French Commune were
hardly more than a suggestion. But
as vet it gives no appearance of burn
ing out. It rather appears to be
spreading: It Is nov 2E e rag,ng aaa snT wesi- 81
ready is reported to have possession
of the principal cities. 1t has re-
verses, but they are occasional and
spotted. It's advances have been
widespread.
men supported by less than 10 per
cent of the people?. That is the re-
peated assertion of the Russian op-
ponents of bolshevism. But if they
are right, what have they got to say
for themselves? A greater self-con-
demnation for incapacity to or
thus set forth on behalf Of 80 per
cent of the Russian people.
Wa: !: .eS :-..h .hcu. Russia?
Evening star., 1919-03-23
Ballad of Islands.

or many islands we have heard
Since first we entered in the race.
The Danish Indies kept us stirred
Until we bought them for base.
But when we reach a certain place
Our leaders seem to take a nap.
They make no mention OF a trace
Is st. Helena on the map?
Now from Colombia comes word
We have a plan to rent a brace,
The acquisition is inferred
With our defense to interlace.
Yet while we fit with nimble grace
There somehow seems to be q gap,
While other islands set the pace
Is st. Helena on the mape
And Prinkipo. although absurd.
We deemed as worthy OF a chase.
Our interest in all is spurred
Except one island or in space
OF old it counted as an ace,
It once was useful. and mayhap
1t yet could vindicate the mace
Is st. Helena on the map.
Chief. when you settle wilhelm's
case
And punish for the bloody scrap,
The Yanks will ask you face to face:
els st. Helena on the map?"
McLandburgh Wilson. In the New
y>-,- Sun
Evening star., 1919-03-23

fled to permit . higher legal rate Of
speed for light cars within the city,
it is to be- expected that they will be
strictly enforced. These new rules do
not permit higher speeds than those
that have prevailed. Any disposition
to take advantage Of the supposed in
crease should be promptly checked.
The police should make cases when
ever possible, else even the new rules
will soon become worthless and a new
standard of permitted speed will be
established.
These new rules will go into effect
thirty days hence. Within that time
a traffic court cannot well be estab-
1ished. The Commissioners, however,
should urge upon Congress at the next
session the making Of some provision
for such a court. Washington should
have the best traffic regulations among
the American cities. and as a means to
this end the traffic court is to be de-
sired.
Evening star., 1919-03-23
A May Session.

Announcement comes from Paris
that President Wilson will summon
Congress in extra session about the
middle Of May, and may cable his call
for the session in advance Of his de-
parture from France for the United
States. It is much to he desired that
Congress should meet as promptly a.
possible to complete the work left un-
done at the close Of the last session.
IF the new session begins in the mid
die Of May there will be nearly seven
weeks before the beginning Of the
new fiscal year in which to pass the
regular appropriation bills left unen-
acted when the gavels fell on the 4th
Of March. IF the House committees
get busy with the bills as soon as the
House organization is definitely de-
cided upon by the republican caucus,
this will be ample time for all the
work that remains to be done from
the program Of the last Congress. As
a matter of practical fact, it will not
be necessary for the President to be
on this side when Congress meets, and
it might be called in session as
early as the first Of May without in
terfering with his engagements abroad.
There is little likelihood of any legis-
lation whatsoever reaching the point
of completion for at least fortnight
after the houses assemble.
Evening star., 1919-03-23
HEARD AND SEEN.

| reply. "You1i have to kill it, it" 'n'
Indeed. l won't kill the poor
! thing" said one girl.
! Certainly. 1 shall not kill it." said
the last, with equal positiveness.
Maybe it will kill ITSELF" suggest
ed No. /.
Following council Of war, it was
decided to chloroform the turkey. So
| one girl went to a nearby drug store
and managed to purchase enough of
the anesthetic to do the bloodless
deed. Soon the turkey ceased its
struggles and was quiet. There were
| tears shed and soft words said.
Gently the war workers set to work
to pluck the turkey, and soon it
this condition they placed him in a
pan to repose for the night. That
little kitchenette probably never had
held such guest before.
, 1t was in the early hours Of the
next morning when one Of the war
slumbers by noise some place in
the fiat. She held her breath. All.
Some one was trying to break into
the apartment through the kitchen
window, opening onto the fire es-
cape!
What should she do?
Hastily she awoke her companions
and told them, but there was no need
to tell them-they could hear a noise
in the kitchen for themselves.
Two girls began to scream loudly,
while the third ran to the open win
dow and called for the police.
Sure enough, a policeman happened
to be walking below. Such things do
happen.
whats the matter" he called
Somebody is trying to break into
our Kitchen" called the girl.
Hurriedly the policeman mounted to
the apartment and was admitted. The
noises in the kitchen were easily de-
tected by all. There was a stealthy,
scraping atmosphere about those
sounds.
The officer of'the law cautiously ap-
preached the kitchenette door, and.
with a sneaking motion, drew It
open. Then one of the girls switched
on the light, and the intruder was
discovered to be just what you have
anticipated
The turkey.
Yes, old-fashioned methods are
best. CHARLES E. TRACEW ELL.
Evening star., 1919-03-23
Business and Politics.

Representative Fordney, booked for
the craftsmanship Of the ways and
means committee, is visiting in Wash
ington state, and in a newspaper in
terview given there has declared for
Charles NJ. Schwab for President. He
says:
"We need business man in the
chair Of the chief executive, and in my
opinion Schwab is eminently qualified
for the place."
This is not the first time Mr.. Schwab
has been suggested for the presidency.
Last winter, at a dinner where he was
guest, he was toasted as "the coming
man." He received the compliment
as the banter Of business friends, and
laughed it off pleasantly.
1t may be said that Mr.. Schwab
knows good deal more about public
affairs than before the war. He knows
a good many more public men than
then. His services to the government
during the war brought him into init
mate touch with men of consequence
in the political world. He possesses
large and quick faculties, and has
shown administrative capacity Of a
very high order.
But Mr.. Schwab, even with a tempta-
tion to change, might elect to remain a
captain Of industry rather than take
chances on becoming captain Of poll
ties. He is very secure where he now
is. He is master Of his trade, and en-
joys wide fame. And in the fields Of
industry the captains are coming into
exceptional opportunities. Trade is
the watchword. ALI nations are adopt
ing it. This nation in particular has
plans and hopes Of large kind. Men
Of business stand to win rich returns
for well managed activities. Two for
tunes should appear where only one
has appeared hitherto. -
As captain Of politics, assuming his
election after nomination, Mr.. Schwab
would have to learn his trade, and at
time Of 30 many innovations and so
much commotion his difficulties would
be numerous and formidable. The man
who takes charge in this country in
March, 1921, should be familiar with
governmental forms and processes,
and a master hand at directing govern
ment work. Abundance Of work will
await him, and such as will call for ex-
perience and judgment.
Evening star., 1919-03-23
The G. & O. Canal.

Good judgment has prevailed among
the Chesapeake and Ohio canal boat
men, who have agreed to a reduction
Of the pay scale from 80 to 60 cents a
ton for the Cumberland Wa, ,hington
haul, and they have accepted the COM
pany's proffered terms, and will re-
sumo operations. Had they refused
the canal could not have been operated
this season, for, even at the lower
wage, it is likely that the waterway
will run at a loss, which the govern
ment has refused to guarantee in re-
imbursement.
Thus on the principle that three
quarters Of a loaf is better than none
these canal workers Will continue op-
erations. Washington will have the
benefit of a comparatively cheap coal
hauling service from the mines. Had
it been otherwise, had the operatives
refused to work at the lower rate, the
capital would have been denied this
service, with injury to its business in
terests.
This situation requires remedy. The
canal service should not be left in the
precarious condition of the present,
with the possibility Of suspension. The
canal should not be operated at loss,
nor should the men be required to
work for an inequitably low rate of
pay. There should be a sufficient vol
ume of business for this transport
route to enable it to meet expenses, if
not to return profit.
Government aid is not wholesome
foundation for any such transaction.
Canals are not obsolete. They form an
important and valuable supplement to
the country's transportation equip
ment. In the present instance the
canal is peculiarly suited to condi-
tions Of traffic, and it is to be hoped
that means may be devised to put this
line of trade connection in shape to do
the volume Of business that it re-
quires to maintain itself without gov
ernment assistance.
Evening star., 1919-03-23
POLITICS AT HOME
The Wood Boom.

The Colorado friends of Gen. Leonard
Wood are booming him for President.
Wood men in other western states maS
follow suit. The general is popular in
that section Of the country.
The booming season approaches. A
good many men are being mentioned
for President. A mention, it may be
mentioned, is not equivalent to boom.
Many are mentioned, but few are
doomed.
Gen. Wood, as his friends are point
ing out, has several claims to atten-
tion. he has served the country we'll
as a soldier. He was an advocate of
preparedness at time when sym
pathetic hearing for the subject could
not be obtained. He sensed the neces-
sites far in advance Of the great
majority Of our public men. And he
stood to his guns in the face Of all
sorts Of opposition and discourage
ment; and events have justified his
stand.
Theodore Roosevelt was one Of Gen.
Woods closest friends and warmest ad-
mirers. They argued about many
things, but particularly about prepar-
edness. They were often in confer
ence about public questions. And, Gen.
Woods friends assert, it is much in
the generals praise that he possessed
in unusual degree the confidence and
approval of one Of the most remark
able men Of his generation.
Gen. Wood has not enjoyed favor
under the Wilson regime. Rather has
he appeared to be in disfavor. He has
been shifted about in assignments in
way his friends have regarded as
unfriendly. He was denied service
abroad.
There are other matters cited. It is
claimed that Gen. Wood has exhibited
administrative capacity Of high
order; that he is q man Of wide read
ing outside Of his profession; that he
is familiar with government and
parties, and has q wide acquaintance
among public men.
Although classed as a western man,
the general is well known and popular
in the east. He is not being doomed
as favorite son of a section or a
state, but az. national figure COM
manding national respect.
It is early for booms. Whether this
boom has been launched too early is
q question. But that sincere men are
in charge Of it and are Of the hustling
variety cannot be questioned. ~
Evening star., 1919-03-23
Traffic Rules and Traffic Court.

A committee Of the Chamber Of
Commerce has adopted a resolution IA
voring the establishment Of q traffic
court Sentiment to this same effect
has been frequently expressed lately
ON many sides. It is recognized that
such court can best handle cases
that arise under the traffic regulations.
At present the Poiice Court is too
busy to give proper consideration to
these charges. Those accused Of viola
tions are compelled to lose much time
waiting upon the court procedure.
They are thrown into undeserved asso-
citation with misdemeanants and Grim
inals whose offenses axe Of a grave
nature
Now that the rules have been mod
Evening star., 1919-03-23

How does it feel to sell President
Wilson a new spring hat?
There's a question for you! Every
one has wondered, at one time or
another, how it would feel to be
President of the United States, but 1
imagine this is the first time in his
tory that the query as to selling a
President a new spring hat has been
propounded.
Spring is in the air. It has been
waiting around the National Capitol,
as far as that goes, for the past
month or more. Many persons left
Washington to go south for the win
ter, only to learn subsequently that
the weather was nearly as fine In the
District of Columbia as it was in
Florida.
When President Wilson began to
think about that transatlantic trip,
he began to think about new spring
hat. Also new cap. 1t Will be re-
membered that the President was
cap before he became President. and
he has not lost his love for the easy
going, informal head covering. Be
sides, there is nothing like a cap for
wear at sea. Nifty felt hats are apt
to be deftly scooped off ones head
Dy the rOlliChIHS UICSASSS w. Ao, Dos
the cap sits tight.
How does it feel to sell the Presi-
dent I1at?" repeated the clerk, when
asked about it, He grinned. well.
it feels all right, now. But I don't
mind telling the world don't mind
telling it a bit-the first time sold
the President a hat my knees shook
under me-"
., Il
6 Three fair war workers decided to
hold a feast. -. ..
Turkey suggested one. It was
made unanimous.
So one of the three was delegated
to go to the market to purchase Mr.
Turkey. Late that afternoon she re-
turned to the little apartment inhab-
tied by the three, with the turkey,
alive and kicking, under one arm.
'Why did you buy it alive?" asked
the other two. r..
II don't know" replied the turkey
you'll have to kill it," said her
two comrades. o..