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Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1919-01-23

The country is indebted to Congress-
man Stevenson of Minnesota for a
phrase which will serve a good purpose
because il is as Illuminating as a pow
der flashIight in dark place. To quote
MIR. Stevenson 81 say, when you give
me power because of the war and when
the reason for its return arises and DO
not return the power. am not acting
in good faith. II constitutes an embez-
element of power which is worse than
profteering The Congressman aim
was at Postmaster General Burleson,
but it hits several other highups who
are refusing TO relinqlish power con
ferred for certain purpose after the
purpose for which it was conferred
ceases to exist.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1919-01-23

THE news about the deplorable con
ditions in the American embarkation
camp at Brest. France. was little
slow coming, but then it must be re-
membered that accounts of the social
festivities in honor Of President and
Mrs. Wilson at European courts put
such a strain on the seized cables that
matters of minortO Importance could
not be conveniently conveyed And,
come to think about it, the correspond
ent who just revealed the state of
affairs brought il back with him. Other
wise we might not know o. il yet
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1919-01-23
EVERYBODY ON THE BLACK LIST

The necessary two-thirds, and more.
of the state legislatures have ratified
the prohibition amendment 20 the United
States constitution, whereby everybody
in the nation is placed on the horrid
black let, so 20 speak Ratification
was heralded about noon on Thursday
of last week, when Nebraska's legisla-
ture went over the top.
National prohibition of the manu-.
faccture, sale and use of alcoholic drinks
is great social experiment the first
great, all comprehensive mandate Of
this nature. designed to be enduring,
and within the power of the people who
issue H. Indeed, it is a great expert.
ment. The specific moral, physical and
mental damage which can result from
the use Of alcohhl is well known Booze
disasters are within the knowledge Of
nearly every person. 1t is dangerous
stuff. in cases deadly stuff. 1t can cor
rupt ruin. and XII But time must
prove whether we have found the best
solution in the complex OF human
emot ns and problems, by fastening
prohibition amendment upon the con
stitutiou Of the United States.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1919-01-23

From birth boy can own property /:
at he is, if ineligible. answerable
for crime at Ii, he. Unnecessary. could
choose his guardian at l6 he is punish
able for a misdemeanor at Is he Is
qualified for military service at 81 be
may declare himself independent Of his
father and is old enough to vote, work
the roads and be sued for breach Of
promise at 25 he is eligible to congress /:
at so to the United States Senate. at
40 TO the presidency at so he is exempt
from military service, jury duty and
paying toll tax.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1919-01-23

CAN you imagine the excitement that
would have been caused among our
Democratic commoners if Republican
president and wife had dined at Bucking-
ham palace on fifteen million dollars
worth Of gold dishes Would they de-
clare it as recognizing and encouraging
kingly autocracy?
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1919-01-23

THE proposed league of nations is
being supported on the ground that it
will keep US out of war, but if it comes
as far from fulfilling expectations as
the Democratic platform of 1916 the
people will wish they hadn't placed so
much reliance in the advance notices.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1919-01-23

Ir is necessary for the future safety
of the United States that we retain.
without any abridgement whatever, the
full exercise Of the Monroe doctrine,
and some other things, otherwise we
will not have passed the point of danger
that our sacrifices will have been in
vain. "
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1919-01-23
Changes German Name

Atlanta, Ga.-John Won Hadeln. an
American with a German name. testi-
lied before the federal court thar he
could stand the reelection no longer.
So his maine Is now John +. Vaughn.
Vaughn declares he has not drop Of
German blood In his veins.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1919-01-23

IT would be taking unfair advantage
of about ninety-nne per cent of the ad-
vocates of President Wilson's fourteen
points to ask them to indicate what at
least six or seven of them are.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1919-01-23
Why the Typese,ter was Fired.

Her husband preceded her TO the Great
Beyond June |, 1918, where they lived
for our years he being county treas
urer From a Wisconsin paper
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1919-01-23

WE should first be sure there will be
no home peril in Wilson'S bill to feed
Europe.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1919-01-23
New Telephone Toll Rates
Effective January 81, 1919

In accordance with the order of the Postmaster General dated
December b. 1913 schedules of for telephone toll
calls under which all toll calls throughout the United States
placed uniform basis become effective 20I m. anu
ary Fl, '9l9
Under these schedules the station station the
base upon which all for the classes of
offered computed This ate determined by the air line
distance between toll points and computed for the initial
PERIOD the basis of Sc for each miles up "a miles and
Sc. for each miles beyond that distance
For toll calls where the calling party does specify parc
uar person be reached the called telephone the station
station" is charged This method provides the
cheapest and quickest form of telephone toll service.
Station station calls must be made as far as possible by
giving the telephone number of the called telephone Where
the number known and telephone directory information
is available the number should be obtained from Long
Distance if the called telephone distant point the
and address of the called subscriber should be given
to the toll operator.
For toll calls where the calling party specifies particular
person be reached the called telephone and the
ton established and conversation held with that person.
the person person charged AS this service
requires greater ofoperaing effort the for such
casis about oneourh greater than the station station
AOCD
For toll calls person person basis where the calling
party in placing the CALL designates definite time which
he will talk and the is held the appointment
charged. AS this involves the making of the
appointment addition the operating effort necessary for
person person call the appointment is about
half greater than the station station Minimum
appointment rate 25c.
For toll calls made person person basis where
senge service required attendance Of the desig-
mated person the caledt telephone the messenger CALI
applies. This isl the the appointment
plus any necessary charge for messenger service
In with all toll calls other than those made on
station basis where the connection established
but the conversation is held, because of any
beyond the control of the telephone company report
chargeis made equivalent about onefourh of station
station minimum report charge l0c, maximum So 00)
Reduced rates. applying only calls made Station
station basis quoted for toll between the hours
Of $50 p and 40 The between $50 p and
II midnight Governing rate about onehalf the station
station day and between II midnight and 430
nght rate about one-fcurh the station station day
The minimum 25c Where the station station
day 25c less reduction made for night
The time at which connection is established at originating
point governs the determining whether the day, evening
or night charge applies on station to station service
Day apply all calls other than those made station
basis whether they made during the day.
ing night
WISCONSIN TELEPHONE COMPANY
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-10-21

had all hands working on sinnott and
mats and such odd Jobs.
Drake was IN his stateroom smok-
ing. old" Treat and HIS daughter
were IN the adjoining cabin parlor.
when suddenly there was a cOmmo-
ton on deck. and above the trampllnR
OF feet Ulricson was heard shouting
for help. then came the report OF a
revolver, followed by greater uproar
than ever. and by the time the three
people aft reached the cabin ports
looking forward they saw one seaman
lying on deck wounded and the
ideal" captain crouching in a cor
ner by the break OF the gallant fore
castle, livid with terror and pleading
for mercy 20 an excited mob OF sailors
armed with sheath knives, Delaying
pins, capstain bars and such other
weapons as they had found at hand.
The mates had taken side with the
crew.
The actions OF the sailors showed
that f1rst-class mutiny had broken
out and that they meant business. II
was equally evident that the ideal"
was more than likely 10 be killed and
that IN any case his reign was over.
The gentleman officer" was watch
ing the fallen ideal" with evident
interest, but with no trace of concern
as 10 his fate While the mutineers
crowded around their former tyrant.
who was chattering suppications IN
an agony OF terror. Drake turned
quietly 10 "Old" Treat
"Ulricson seems 10 be a little ner-
vous. VIII you give me command of
the ship"
What can you do?" asked Treat.
sneeTing TO the last
Several things" answered Drake
81 can stop this uproar or I can stand
and see you and Ulricson pitched
overheard, where YOU both belOnd"
Either brakes quiet assurance or
the plainly desperate nature Of the
situation moved Treat.
You're in command; go ahead. D"
said he
Drake went UP on deck in a very
unconcerned fashion. buttoned up his
coat, pushed his cuffs back. and walk
ed into the midst Of the mutineers.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-10-21

typography and he wanted no mon
strosities IN his own dining room
even If IL was Polly's handiwork.
In the end he gave IN as men must
when women will. but it spoiled the
homecoming
Polly lost no time IN putting her
plan into execution. She had brought
with her a set OF patterns and as soon
as the village carpenter had put the
hardwood shelf in place she aid in
a stock OF alcohol and paints and
perched upon a stepladder, began her
task OF decoration
Il was not as easy as she had anti
cipated II had seemed a simple thing
70 guide the heated point over the
lines OF the design, but perched near
the top OF the room on most inse-
cure ladder her labor OF love became
& task.
She kept bravely at II until the de-
sign had been transferred 20 the
smooth. white surface and then she
began the burning Under special
orders Paul was not to look At ,Ae
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-10-21

He singled out burly English
sailor as the leader az the disturbance
and that party said later:
Il saw Z little terror a-comin' with
IS bloomin' fancy cap an IS necrtis
all as neat az II e was a-Eoin' 20 gem
eral muster. z looked so light I
didn't dars't TO IT i'm full force. 30
thought Td play I'm OF a bit scientific
afore I finished I'm. y ell. took q
mincin' step sidewise an made Jump
at I'm 10 scare 'im-afore my feet
touched ground ed 1T me one belt
under the ear, two on the Jaw, an
finished of with a crack between the
eyes that was bloomin' near Ike 20
ave split my skull"
Drake had finished the ringleader
so suddenly that the others had no
time 70 come 10 his assistance. and the
Englishman's body mad hardly fallen
to the deck before Drake whipped out
a revolver and faced the crowd.
Now, " said he. Delaying pins ara
no good against a gun. This celebra-
ton IS over. I've got the drop on
you and I'll plug the first man that
moves without orders
"Tlricson IS broken. Mt. Treat has
put me In command of this ship. Now
some OF YOU people may have the idea
that I'm not big enough 20 manage
you. and I want TO correct that mis-
take on the st-rt
Here is a very fine gold watch"
He drew II out OF his pocket as he
spoke. Now. I'll take YOU one by
one. and the man that can face me
for five minutes can have IT. 7 viii
put my gun In my pocket and i've
YOU my word not 10 use IL while YOU
fight fair
Here. Stephens" said he motion
ing 10 one OF the late uutineers.
hold the stakes and keep time
In four minutes SIX men had tried
for the prize and been knocked out.
No more candidates coming Harvard.
Drake put the time piece back into
his pocket ordered the watch below
10 turn in. and directed the other
watch 10 straighten mp the deck
on her next voyage the Tornado car
ried Capt and Mrs. Drake lnee
Treat).
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-10-21

The handbag was quickly disposed
OF and presently they were away from
the station and oblivious 20 the
amused glances that followed them.
Polly tucked her arm through Paul's
and began 20 tell OF her trip
i've seen such a lot. she declared.
I'm going 70 use some of the ideas
in our home-yours and mine. not
fathers" she added as she pressed
the strong arm on which her hand
rested 1T viii cost a little more. but
there will De no prettier house IN
town"
But Il will take all I can spare 10
~ u Up simply" pleaded Paul. IF
We 60 70 adding fxings 20 make the
house look like some YOU have seen
on your travels we may have 10 wait
six months more.
But 10 viii be worth e." reminded
Polly. Don't you want your little
wife 20 live In the hest house In
town."
81 want my little vile" he assured.
sand / pant her to De comfortable.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-10-21
@ BURNT WOOD" 81

room until IL was all complete, and
he spent his spare time in fixing up
other parts Of the house that should
be their home.
And as he worked the thought OF
the monstrosity that was being pre-
pared in the little room where ne
should sit twice a day with POlly's
piQuant face beaming at him across
the table. and he wondered vaguely
what could be done 10 stop the work.
But in the end the result of his
planning was always the same He
could only decide to stand as patient
ly as possible the progress OF art, and
look at the border only when he
could not avoid raising his eyes.
Most Of all he dreaded the day be
should be called in TO give the artist
her need OF praise. He knew that
he could not put into his expression
OF appreciation the necessary note OF
sincerity.
Perhaps II would result In the en-
gagement being broken. Polly was a
sensitive little thing and she would
never forgive him II he did not lavish
~ praise the result OF her artistic
endeavor.
Polly. working industriously on the
top step OF the ladder, paused a mo-
ment 10 rest her aching arms. The
ladder was unsteady, and in seeking
TO preserve her balance the girl
c,utched at the shelf.
In place Of grasping the wooden
ledge she caught the bottle OF the
ha vol 81
over, the alcohol escaping and run
ming over the shelf, dripping down
over the edge upon the carefully
copied design while the ladder went
crashing 20 the floor.
Polly's cry brought Paul, and II
was not long before he had her out
OF the way and was throwing water
upon the burning surface. The wa
| ter had not been turned on In the
/ house and IL was necessary 10 go next
door for 1t. and before the flames
could be extinguished one section OF
the shelf was charred beyond hope.
Never mind" comforted Paul.
I'll have a new section put in and
you can do II all over again"
Polly's eyes took in the charred
/ and blackened shelf.
It's about all the burn wood ]
/ ever want 20 DO" she declared with
a grimace. Wen stain II green and
/ yarnish it"
THAT will be much better. You're
decoration enough for the dining
3 room" he assured.
And Polly. realizing the sincerity
OF his speech. was well content
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-10-21

self on board. loading az Marseilles
for a home-ward trip.
Drake concluded that n he could
secure a passage on this IL would be
more 20 his taste tnan the common
place steamer voyage from Liverpool
He preached the subject TO Treat and
the latter, for the sake OF company,
and especially for the sake OF having
Drake where he could gOad him day
and night with more or less open
criticisms on his methods and person
ality. gladly agreed (for a good round
sum. by the way TO take him home
20 New York.
When he came aboard Drake was
surprised 70 find that Treat had taken
his daughter with him. n had never
seen her before. but had heard her
mentioned as being as attractive and
amiable as her father was neither.
indeed Beauty and the Beast" was a
, hackneyed phrase around the offices
OF the blue Pennant Line"
Drake was by no means given TO
sentiment, but what little he saw Of
her during the brief formality of his
introduction convinced him that the
metaphor was not badly chosen.
Once under way, "Old" Treat did
not long deny himself the pleasure OF
expressing his opinions on gentle
men officers"
The young captain saw that the
old ship owner meant TO systematical-
ly hound him with his sneers and sar-
casm. but he wisely resolved TO pay
no attention TO this annoyance and,
as he put IL mentally. Ito take IL from
whence IL came"
But Treat was so persistent that
there were times when he was sorely
tempted to retalitate. When the old
man was not hitting him directly he
would indirectly accomplish the same
result by dwelling on the virtues and
projections Of UlricsOn, the skipper Of
the Tornado.
Never did two men differ so COM
pletely as did Drake and Ulricson. The
latter was a Swede. OF enormous stat
ure and strength, continually growl-
ing at his men and Furnishing the
slightest awkwardness with a blow
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-10-21

the Sorrenson's dance, I suppose."
He went 20 the telephone and
called for the familiar number. and
as a voice answered al the other end
be started He had felt certain that
Nell would be out. yet II was she who
had responded.
Briefly. be explained HIS hnd and
asked II Il might be Maja. At her sug-
gestion be put the receiver % the
dogs ear and his joyous bark as .
heard his mistress voice settled the
question
III send her right over By mes
senger." Massen promised
What's that Bring her myself
Do you meaD-you darling, Wen get
there as fast as a cab can bring as:
but. I say. Nell. you won't kiss Maia,
will you? You'll kiss me instead YOU
say III be there IN Is minutsS
3 ess that dog"
he hung up the receiver and turD
ed 10 the eXpectant dog
Wen 20 right over. old fellow.
he promised. land tomorrow you shall
have the best collar san hnd for the
message OF forgiveness y0u brought
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-10-21

self IN the story.
But the dog dried OF. and soon
Massen felt the weight OF the little
creatures body as IL sprang into his
lap, and a head was snuggled con
1dingly into his hand He looked
down and gave an exclamation Of
surprise.
The bath had changed the dogs
appearance The hair was no longer
mud encrusted. but hung long and
white from the pink body. while the
long ears seemed like tassels against
the head
You look a lot better. old fellow.
said Massen appreciatively. Il might
almost say that you look like gen
tleman. You certainly remind LIE OF
nv hated rival. Maja."
At the name, the dog sprang up
against the mans chest. barking
sharply and trying 10 lick Massen' s
face
BY love- you are Maja," cried
Massen. and as II IN answer the dog
redoubied his demonstration. Massen
shook his head
Now that is not nice thing. he
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-10-21

but 7 don't want TO wait. You have
been visiting your rich relatives, and
I'm afraid that you will be dissatis-
fed with what I can offer you now"
Not bit OF it," declared Polly.
But we must have a stein rack in
the dining room and some little
things like that. I'll do the rack in
typography, like Auntie Names. She
paid $500 for hers. but she gave me
pyrO outfit and I'll do IL all myself.
All we need is a hardwood shelf
around the dining room"
Paul groaned softly TO himself. He
hated the crude efforts OF amateur
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-10-21

ed me out, too. I guess we are COM
panions In misery, and we might as
we'll hold together"
Fed and given a drink. the little
outcast became more lively and as
Massen settled himself for a lonely
evening OF reading. the dog Jumped
up on his lap and distracted the man 8
attention from the book be pretended
to himself that he was reading.
The mud OF the street had matted
the dogs hair and dirtied his paws,
and Msssen regarded the intrusion
with mingled apprehension and dis
favor.
Look here" be said with mock
severity. IF you want to stay around
here you shall have to have q bath.
guess the boy will fix you up"
He rang the bell and presently the
grinning hall boy took the canine
guest down to the basement while
two quarters jingled pleasantly in his
pocket Massen was genrous with
his tips, and the boy could see that
the dog was going TO be a decided
addition TO his profits. so be scrubbed
with a will at the matted hair.
MdSsen. IN MS room, SLlll nelQ the
book, but he no longer made pretence
OF reading. He stared at the red globe
OF the lamp and wondered II Nell.
too. found content IN Maia, her
spaniel.
One thing was certain. this little
waif of the streets proved wonderfully
comforting. OF course, be would never
think of kissing the dogs black nose,
or making a fool OF himself over It,
but the thought Of companioaship was
pleasant indeed. even though II was
offered by a dog.
For the next week, ever since ne
and Nell had quarreled because he
had objected TO her extravagant az
lection for her dog. II had been lone
some indeed in the comfortable bache-
Tor suite Bob Massen called home.
He wondered now II perhaps he
had not been too emphatic IN his OBJ
!ections. Perhaps. after all, Nell had
simply kissed Majs 10 tease him. He
had half decided 10 90 TO the tele-
phone and talk with her, when there
came a rap al the door and the boy
brought the dog IN
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-10-21
IS coScn!1r10 ~

Il go of at and the engineer be
done say he won't watch no dog.
explained the seTvaL-, holding up the
still damp dog You wrap him in
that coat an he'll be all right"
He suited the action 10 the word
and left the outCast muffed in the
coat save for the tip OF his black nose
and a beady black eye peering from
beneath shaggy whisps of white.
For a little while the dog shivered
beneath his wraps and Massen took
UP his book again. He no longer felt
alone. The dogs presence seemed
company and presently he lost him
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-10-21

said reprovingly. 81 was Just getting
TO like you. and now ] shall have %
send YOU back 10 your mistress.
took you for A tramp OF the streets
and YOU turn out 70 be the mischief
maker, Maja, IN disguise
/ suppose that I should throw you
out OF here by rights. but instead / an
going 10 call a messenger and send
you home. But hold on. though" be
added, a CLEAN OF hope coming 20 his
eyes
Perhaps you are not Mata. TIL
call up and find out IL Msja is lost.
can get the butler. Nell will be at
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-10-21

In talking with Drake, Treat would
speak admiringly OF Ulricsons gigan-
tic size, Drake being comparatively a
lightly-built man, his strength lying
rather in his perfect development and
suppleness than in any abnormal
heaviness of hand or breadth OF shout
der
OF course, Drake understood that
while "Old" Treat did sincerely ad-
mire Ulricson. all these needless ex-
patiations on his virtues were simply
so many reflections on himself but
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-10-21

Ulricson and his crew II was a case
of like master, like man." he. being
a brute, had succeeded IN shipping
nothing but a collection Of lesser
brutes for a crew and Drake was
neither surprised nor greatly dis
turbed to see very evident signs Of
impending trouble.
The outbreak came one afternoon.
There was no necessary work to be
done. but Ulricson had summoned the
watch below" on deck, merely to
show them that he could do ii, and