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Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-07-11

The peoples Of the world demanded, a. they had never
demanded before. not that duarrels be patched up. but
that, to use the presidents illustration, the monster who
had tormented them should be- put in chains which could
not be broken. The League OF Nations Is the response
to that demand.
To meet this demand as best it could the conference
had not only to realize in full and without obstruction
a great ideal. but to fit the application of the principle
underlying the ideal to the conditions of a very compli-
Gated world. The result is frankly declared to be not
precisely as the president and his immediate associates
would have had it. and not exactly as any other delega-
ton would have. had it, but to .meet, measurably, the
existing need. and to do irreparable violence to no prin-
ciple which has been accepted as vital by the men charged
with responsibility for the work.
America stands at the parting Of the ways. She has
acquitted herself nobly in the field of battle. She has
accepted in full the obligations which her power and her
advantages impose on her in crushing into subsection the
monster who menaced the world. 1t remains for her
now to press forward or to abandon the work which she
has undertaken. She has the power to bring hope or
despair to the world. rhlrty-three senators have the de-
cision in their hahds. +
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-07-11
THE BEST NAN Z
A Ckpras;sx Asd WLslessme Rsmasce b. Gras /. II. Lsfs
nee b Grocs L. II. LIDS

nov was X a rope of sand, but only
he knew that. II. he could but knock
that old door down! II he my
hadn't hung up his coat in the, closet:
II the man who built the house oniy
hadn't put such a'fool catch on me
door! When he got out ne Woulu
take time to chop it OF! II only ne
had a little more ROOM, ana q ~.
tie more air! 1t was sitting! Great
heads Of p%erspiration went rolling
down his hot f0rhead. and his wet COL
lar made a coolsband about his neck.
He wondered If he had another clean
collar of that particular style with
him. If he only could get out OF thus
accursed place! Where we're all n
people? Why was everything so still
Would they eve come and let MIN
out?
He rejected that he had told the
janitor he would occupy the room
with his baggage for two or three
weeks perhaps. but he expected to go
away on a trip this very evening. Inc
janitor would not think it strange II
he did not appear. How would 1t pc
to stay here and die? Horrible
thought!
He jumped up from the floor and
began his howlings and gyrations
once more. but soon desisted. and sat
down to be entertained by a panor-
ANA Of his past life which is always
unpleasantly in evidence at such
times. Fine and clear in the dark
ness Of the closet stood out the nice
ly laid scheme Of deviltry by which
he had contrived to be at last within
reach of a coveted fortune.
Occasionally would come the fran,
tic thought that just through this lit
tie mishap of a foolish clothespress
catch he might even yet lose it. The
fraud and trickery by which he had
an heiress in his power did not trou-
bic him SO much as the thought of
losing her-at least Of losing the for
He must have that fortune, for
he was deep in debt, and-but then he
would refuse to think, and get up to
batter at his prison door again.
-Four hours his prison walls enclos-
ed him, with inky blackness all
around saw for a faint glimmer Of
light. which marked the well-ftted
base Of the door as the night outside
drew on. He had lighted the gas
when he began dressing, for the room
had already been filled with shadows,
and now. it began to seem az IL that
streak Of pickering gas light was the
only thing that saved him from los
ing his mind.
Somewhere from. out Of the dim
a face evolved itself and
gazed at him. a haggard face with
piercing hollow eyes and despair writ
ten upon 1t. 1t reproached him with
sin he thought long-forgotten. He
back in horror and the cold
Precipitation stood out upon his fore
head, for the eyes were the eyes Of.
the mar whose name he had forged
a note involving trust money
fifteen years before; and the man, a
quiet, kindly, unsuspecting creature
had suffered the penalty in a prison
cell until his death some five years
ago. 4. !,
Sometimes at night in the nrst
years after his crime, that face had
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-07-11
TOO CLOSE TO SLAVERY

In a magazine article in which he undertakes to ex-
plain why Russia lapsed into the control of Bolshevism.
Baron R0een, former Russian ambassador to the United
States, states some facts which, though not at all un-
known to the general public, are usually given compare
lively little attention. He mentions that the Russian
peasantry, from which 90 per cent of the Russian armies
was drawn. is not only ilhterate and ignorant, with the
ignorance which accompanies illiteracy, but that that
vast body is too slightly removed from slavery to have
cratic government Russian serfdom dates back some
hundreds Of years. and while an imperial edict gave them
technical freedom, their condition in most cases has new
ertheless been that Of virtual slavery. The associations
Of centuries Of slavery, with its restricted personal free
dom. its paternalism, its suppression of all initiative on
the part Of the individual. could not be thrown of in a
generation or two, and the Russian armies were, for the
greater part, composed of men who had the instincts and
outlook Of bondmen.
Military disasters came thick and fast, and the pop
ulace saw in the war only a continuation of butchery in
a cause about which they knew and cared nothing. They
desired only that the slaughter should cease. In despera-
ton they Joined in the revolt which dethroned the car
and gained them their freedom" OF freedom they had
only the conception that it meant to do as one pleased.
They pleased to stop fighting. When they learned that
under the Kerensky government they were expected to
continue in the war and have more of their blood spilled,
and to suffer still more privation, they were ready for the
next step. the plunge into Bolshevism. for the Bolshevik
leaders promised that the war should end.
Accordingly to Baron Rosen the peasants have been
disllusioned. They know now that they were betrayed.
But they are disarmed and disorganized.. The Bolshevik
guards are armed, organized. and able to cope with any
but q general uprising, and this the populace is unable
to bring about. The baron's article iE interesting and in
formative. 1t is useful in that it emphasizes features
which have usually passed over lightly.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-07-11
Continued In tomorrow@e
Evening Herald.
JN y S2I,lEE 6 |21!s;s
WISH I WAS A MILLIONAIRE.

Wish I was a miIionaire! many a time I've said Il,
OWntn' stocks an bonds an lands an gold %anlendless credit
Wish 1 was. a millionaire! Then I chance to see one 80
AMI change my wish again. don't want to be one.
Got one cornered yesterday, Lord, but he was funnyl
Acted like he was afraid I was after money; @M -
Talked a little bout the kids, romping round us gladsome. HE8
Then he sighed an looked away an said he wished he had soma
Showed him round the yard a bit, with the roses CROWN.
SAID he wished that now an then he could work at hoein': -
""Hired men do this for me, an they do 1t badly"
Seemed to me with all his wealth he was talking sadly.
Then I took him In the house to get a look at mother. Tt
Bowed t her an shook her hand like he was her brother.
Let me hold the baby now, tried, but couldn't stop him. ~
Mother almost scared to death he was goin' to drop him.
Wish I vas = milltonahe! Never more I'll say it!
There's q price men pay for wealth, an I'll never nav r.. fx&
Can't do things like common folks, have no kids to race NhA.
am l. = ! don't know a rich man I'd change place with.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-07-11
CHAPTER VI.

Five hours before, the man who
was hurting himself furiously after
the rapidly, ~retreating train had
driven calmly through the city, from
the pier of the White Star Line to the
apartment of a man whom he had
met abroad, and who had offered him
the use of it during his absence. The
rooms were in the fourth story of a
fine apartment house. The returning
exile noted with satisfaction the ire
p~roachable neighborhood, as he slow
his fee. and entered the door, to, pre-
sent his letter of introduction to the
janitor in charge.
His frst act was to open the steam
er trunk which he had brought with
him in the cab, and take therefrom
his wedding garments. These he
carefully arranged on folding hangers
and hung in the closet, which was
otherwise empty ave for a few boxes
piled on the high shelf.
Then he 'hastened to the telephone
and communicated with his best man.
Jefferson Hathaway; told him the
boat was late arriving at the dock.
but that he was here at last: gave
him a few directions concerning err
rands he would like to have done,
and. agreed to be at the church a
half-hour earlier than the time set for
the ceremony, to be shown just what
arrangements had been made. He
was told that his bride was feeling
very tired and was resting, and agreed
that it would be as well not to dis
turb her; they would have time
enough to talk afterwards: there real
~ wasn't anything to say but what
he had already written. And he
would have about all he could do to
gel there on time as it q He ask
ed II Jefferson had called for the ring
he had ordered and If the carriage
would be sen for him In time and
then without formAlities closed the
interview. , He and jefferson were not
exactly fond Of one another, though
Jefferson vas the beloved brother Of
his bride-to-be.
He hung up the receiver and rang
for a brandy and soda to brace him
self for the coming ordeal which was
to bind a woman whom for years he
had been trying tt" get in his power
and whom he might have loved if she
had not dared to scorn him for the
evil that she knew was in him. At
last he had found q way to subdue
her and bring her with her ample
fortune to his feet and he felt the ex-
ultation Of the conquefor as he went
about his preparations for the eve
ming.
He made q SNUG and leisurey
toilet, with a smile Of satisfaction up
on his aabby face. He VA naturally
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-07-11
q

..c Cyril Gordon Of b United states
By Ssel 81 s eb,sf ~ n ny Weshinston ~is1ordered
New York at 30 minute notice. There
ne is to dine with 4 Mr.. Holman who
VII know him only as an expert in read
m ins saPeer vht and y to a5stract = cipher
him to read, which really belongs to the
secret service department,
Soraon reaches Holtnan's.. home after
cipher message during dinner. Although
ne real message has been marked on
me oaGk by Holman with q large red
s spbst;tu ne gets 1t into his possession,
ranEement With his chief he is then
ealied to the telephone. He goes, and
I'M at the same moment Holman
nave beer trtcked. Gordon takes to his
heels out OF the door, with the real
MESSAGE. which he realizes is Of great
pocket -" '" p" 1 ="
Leaping into q carriage standing in
a anen o. The he drives OF at high
spec ana being pursued takes refuge in
supposes for the missing BEST Man" at
E wHoains Which is about to take place.
g that II is his only chance OF
accompanies the wedding party into the
church. TIL service strikes him as 4
ttranke one, and he is much struck by
until unit 0t the s.r Si the Is e ortas; eTt n it is mot not
he realizes he has made mistake in
the role he is playing and that instead
OF being best man he is the bridegroom,
and mas Just been married to the beau
fore. ~
After the wedding while drying home
With his bHde he attempts to explain
IDENTIFY does not realize that he is not
her intended Bridegroom.
During b reception he. finds that his
oTl0GH mama In HTA13oS o~l hl~ a. 80
posed to be "GeorEe." The COUPLE bro
pose to start for the railway station
from a side entrance in order to avoid
rice throwing, etc.
The couple reach the depot, and take
the train, two men separately in pur-
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-07-11
AIRPI4ANE ZIG HuP

tai apples. and are offering $40 to $50
per ton. based on variety.
The Washington herald., 1919-01-23
PLAN MINSTREL SHOW
FOR SOLDIERS BENEFIT
Manager Riemer Calls for Volun-
teers to Assist in Chorus.

About 100 persons answered the call
Of c. L. Riemer at the Y. NJ. c. A.
last night to take part in a minstrel
show for the benefit of returning d,
c. soldiers. These, according to Mr.
Riemer, are not enough, and he urges
all who can sing and have the time
to spare to report to the Y. NJ. c. A.
Friday night at o'clock. Rehearsals
are held Monday, Wednesday and
Friday.
1t is planned to exhibit the show
for six nights at Liberty Hut, two at
Central High School and one night
each at Quantico, Camp Meade and
Camp Humphreys. Soldiers will be
admitted free of charge.
The following will be in the -
of the show: Kennedy Meek. Lare
KelIen. Harry Dinowitzer, Guy
Lane. Edwin K. Langdon, Harry L.at
renee, II. Russelle Potts, D. Jo Dan,
Thos. l. Schisyer, Millard r. Fitch,
William A. st. Cyr, Carter DAILY, Lieut..
S. T Baldwin.
The Washington herald., 1919-01-23
MIDDLERROOK, ALIVE,
ASKS PROOF OF DEATH
New York Attorney Declares Court
Record of Demise Inaccurate.

white Plains. n. Y. Jan. 22.-Jo-
seph W. Middlebrook, attorney of
Dobbs Ferry. If he is dead as record
ed in the present trial records, wants
to know something about II. He
has written the following letter TO
the Supreme Court regarding the
report of his demise:
The above statement is so at
variance with my knowledge and
understanding that l am prompted
to bring it to your attention and
to advise you that l must seriously
question its accuracy. In fact. I
would prefer that II be not en-
balmed in the solemn record OF such
an august body as the Supreme
Court OF Westchester county VIII
you therefore take appropriate steps
to correct what seems to be a mani
fest error. or advise me OF the time
and place OF my demise"
The Washington herald., 1919-01-23
NATIONS BANKS
MAKE CLEANUP
Financial Power Now To-
tails $4,000. 900, 900,
Says Annual Report.

American banks have come through
the four and one-half years Of inter
national stress with loss, to their de-
positors. of less than $50 in each H,-
100000 resulting from bank failures.
And this figure. by way of compar1-
son. was only 1-9 of the average loss
during the thirty-three-year period
preceding the outbreak Of the world
war. according to the annual report
of the comptroller of the currency
made public yesterday.
Although the banks Of the United
States have been subjected to strains,
dangers, Burdens and trials to an un-
usual degree" the report shows they
have prospered. The banking power
of the nation now totals more than
$4,000 900 600 a gain of more than SA-
oN,OOo,OO0 in the year that America
actually had part in the world War'
Since June, 1914. or through the
period when the whole Of Europe was
embroiled, the banking power OF this
nation has jumped an average OF "a
co0oo0o0 year, the report shows
The banking power of the United
States, today, is nearly 2l-2 times as
great as was the banking power OF lhe
entire world in 1880.
ANOTHER revelation Of the CROWN
of American banking is shown In the
tremendo Gus leap of resources Of ma
uonal banks, which rose from W.
2s6.3550cO in January. 1914 TO 81
81 .4a 900 in November. 1913. The av-
erage amount of deposits in each ma
tional bank at that time was S.l2O,-
ISL. ON that basis. II is calculated
the deposits increased. on, an aver
age. $50, s62 in each national bank.
Resources Of national banks exceed
the combined resources Of all banks
of issue in England. Canada, France,
Italy, the Netherlands, Norway,
Sweden, Denmark, Japan and Ger
many. the report shows Also, the
national bank resources exceed. by
more than 81. 1000. the combined
resources of all State, saving and
private banks and trust companies, 1t
is shown
National bank shareholders proflted
more during the last year than ever
before in American banking history.
In the fiscal year ending July ].
1918, national bank earnings sur
passed by more than sls.coo,0 900 the
greatest previous earnings, the re-
port shows. The average earnings
upon the capital of national banks
for the fiscal year were 1873 per
cent. Upon the combined capital and
surplus the earnings were more than
II per cent.
The Washington herald., 1919-01-23
Crippe'S Victims
Are Left Helpless

giving strength is sent bound
ing through the arteries. reach
ing every fiber of the debilitat-
ed and worn-out body. The
logical method of supplying the
needed assistance. therefore, is
through a strength giving.
blood purifying tonic that will
replace the waste matter and
repair the rundown vitality.
For this purpose. there is no
remedy that can compare with
S. S. S.. the old reliable blood
purifier and tonic. This rem
edy should be taken by every
one who has been victim of
influenza or grippe, because it
so promptly revitalizes the
blood and through it supplies
new strength and vigor to the
entire body, repairing and re-
placing all waste tissue, and
putting the entire system back
in its normal robust condition.
S. S. S. has been sold by the
druggists of every section for
more than half a century, and
is the most reliable and salts
factory tonic and system
builder ever made. 1t is pure
ly vegetable. being made from
the medicinal roots and herbs
gathered from the forests. 1t
is an honest remedy. being Of
tered solely on its merits and
its fifty-year-old record.
Begin taking S., S. S. today,
and you will be delighted with
the aid it will give in restoring
your full strength and health.
If you need any special advice
regarding your case, it can be
had without cost. by writing
fully to Chief Medical Adviser,
lob Swift Laboratory, Atlanta,
Georgia.-Adv.
The Washington herald., 1919-01-23
Dangerous After-Efects Of the
Disease Need Careful
Watching.

Don't think you are entirely
out of danger because the
racking pains of influenza or
grippe have left you, and you
feel that you have triumphant
ly survived the attack. Re-
member, that there are after
effects of this dangerous and
treacherous disease that must
be carefully guarded against.
There is always danger un-
til the system has fully regain
ed all of its normal strength
and the full measure of vital
ity enjoyed before the attack.
And the important thing is to
give all the assistance at hand
to promptly regain your form
er robust vigor and strength.
You feel that you are rid of
the disease, and yet you can
not understand by your
strength does not return. You
are weak. nervous. irritable,
the system is all rundown and
your vitality is at a low ebb.
Your experience is no diff
ferent from that of thousands
of other sufferers. But you can
be more promptly restored to
your old-time vigorous condi-
ton, if you will give nature
the assistance which is now so
badly needed. There is much
repair work to be done. for
the entire system has been
through a pretty severe siege.
The rundown and debilitat-
ed system can be built up and
restored only through the
blood supply. 1t is through
this vital fluid that new life
The Washington herald., 1919-01-23
FIGHTING MEN OF DISTRICT
TO RECEIVE BRONZE MEDALS
Sum of $4,000 Will Be Raised to Cover All
Expenses of Welcome Home Cele-
bration on February 22

drawn by six, seven or nine hand
some horses.
Several of the committees re-
ported that their division would re-
quire only a nominal expense fee
from the finance committee as this
would be met by the organization
represented. Gen Richard D. Simms,
in charge of the group to ascertain
tho expected arrival of District
troops. stated that the War Depart
ment still has no definite informa-
tion, placing the tentative arrival
of some few Washington men the
latter part of February. If no new
divisions reach home before the pa
rade. Gen. Simms stated that he
would expect at least 1900 local
boys, now at home or at nearby de-
mobilization camps, to participate.
Arrangements are being made,
Col. Harper said, to obtain daylight
fireworks to be released by the air
plane squadron, piloted by local
aviators, in the air parade planned
to hover above the avenue process
sion. Some forms of these features.
Col. Harper believed, would provide
for the release of American flags
by parachutes and for other eff
fective firework designs.
Throughout the week, 1t was
stated. the progress of the work of
the various committees would be
continued with report to be made
next Wednesday afternoon.
Main Items of Expense.
The principal items of expense, the
discussion brought out, will be, in ad-
dition to the cost of the medals, the
construction of the reviewing stand at
Lafayette Square for President Will
son and members of the foreign Diplo-
matte Corps and the roping OF of the
Avenue from the Peace Monument to
Seventeenth street.
Z. ]. Murphy stated the conSmittee
on street decorations will require but
a small expense account, as arrange
ments have been made whereby each
merchant along the line of march will
be responsible for the decoration of
his building.
1t is believed that the street rail-
ways division, headed by Corcoran
Thorn, will be put to some expense to
remove the car-stop platforms on Fiji
teenth street to F street during the
procession of the parade. Those on
Pennsylvania avenue, it was stated.
can be- pushed back temporarily to the
curbings.
The Washington herald., 1919-01-23
SHIPPING
INTERESTS WILL GET
FUTURE PROTECTION
CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE

CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE
how far the building program shall
60.
Poor Business Policy.
Il think each member of the
Shipping Board feels that the ship
builder should be permitted 70 take
orders for foreign account. You
may be endeared TO the idea Of a
vast mercantile marine, but. on the
other hand IL would seem to be poor
business policy TO carry to COM
pletion a program that is going to
cost us far more than the vessels
are going TO be valued at when we
are through"
Harry n. Wheeler, OF Chicago.
president OF the United States
Chamber OF Commerce, declared
that American business would vote
almost unanimously for private
ownership. private operation"
A system of discriminating duties
is the only method outside OF a ship
subsidy. by which the America \
merchant marine can be made TO
compete with that of England and
other foreign maritime nations. de-
clared Lewis Nixon, OF New York.
the Newport News Shipbuilding and
Drydock Company.
Other speakers included Senator
Duncan L. Fletcher, Of Florida,
chairman OF the Senate Committee
on Commerce; Rep. J. w. Alexander.
chairman of the House Committee
on Merchant Marine and Fisheries.
and Representative William $.
committee.
Attending the conference are: p.
A. S. Franklin, chairman Of the
international Mercantile Marine
Company; Edgar l. LuckenbAch, OF
New York: J. II. Rosseter. Charles
Piez and John A. Donald. OF the
Shipping Board and Emergency
Fleet Corporation, Rear Admiral
Francis Bowles. in charge at Hog
Island, and prominent shipbuilders
and operators.
The Washington herald., 1919-01-23
Single Takers Hear
of Missouri Campaign

Vernon ]. Rose and Carl Brannin
spoke at the regular monthly meet
ing of the District Single Tax Asso-
citation held last night at the Public
Library.
They told of the progress and ma
ture of the Single Tax campaign
which is being waged in Missouri, and
predicted that 1t will be successful
Tin bringing important reforms in
State methods of taxation.
The Washington herald., 1919-01-23
FRANCE, SCOFFS PLAN
TO MAKE WORLD DRY
People Consider Wine as Much
staff Of Life" as Bread

Paris, Jan. 2.-South Dakotas world
wide prohibition idea found France
in anything but a receptive mood"
today
News that a proposal had been made
in the South Dakota Legislature that
world prohibition be decreed by the
league of nations failed to find favor
here.
A large proportion of the French
people have been dependent for CEN
turtles, in one way or another upon
the wine and brandy crops. The re-
mainder have been brought up to con-
slider wine as much the staff of life
as bread. French physicians do not
oppose this view.
French opinion apparently favors
regulations of the liquor industry
however. Absnthe. which formerly
was used in France as whisky is used
in the United States, and which was
banned at the beginning of the war,
has been permanently prohibited.