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The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1921-06-09
DEAD MAN AT THE THROTTLE
Too Many Men Are in Principle Like
the Lifeless Engineer in Charge
of Train.

Not long ago, humping over a net
work of frogs and switches, the limited
express on a great transcontinental
railway sped into the terminal station
at a large city with the engineer lead
at his post. He sat in his accustomed
place; his sightless eyes were riveted
or the track ahead Of him his nerve
less fingers still gripped the throttle.
SO lifelike was his position that the
fireman, who had become alarmed at
the undiminished speed as they neared
the station, shook him roughly before
he realized that the man was dead.
He shut off the steam and applied the
brakes just in time to avert a terrible
catastrophe.
A dead man at the throttlel How
many calamities in life can be traced
to men in a like condition God has
given each of us the charge OF a Won
derful machine-the human body with
it's complex mechanism through which
act our physical, mental and moral
forces. We are each an engineer, and
each Of us must drive his machine
dlDIS Tie QcSllHeu pdtH DCtWCCH tHC
eternities.
Many meet with catastrophes. We
cannot always explain them, but how
many times the cause is-a dead man
at the thrOttlet He sits in his accus-
toned place with his yes fixed on
the track ahead, but he is dead never
theless to all thought of moral or
spiritual responsibility. There are
helpless people on the track before
him there is along train of unborn
generations coming after him; but he
does not see or think or feel.
It is one of the mystifying truths
of life that a man can be outwardly
alive although inwardly dead. His
mind may be keen and his senses alert,
though he is dead in heart and soul.
1t would be better for the world if he
were physically dead; for while he re-
mains physically alive he is still an
engineer in control of dangerous
forces-forces that he cannot use with
consideration for others or as He who
intriisted him with them expected
to be used. The powers it was
his duty to control are great uncon-
troIled. they are a curse rather than
a blessing. Ungoverned by principle
and love Of others, they are sure to
bring tragedy and suffering TO every
one in their path.-Youth's Companion.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1921-06-09
Modern Lessons In
GEOGRAPHY
AMERICAS MOST TREASURED
DOCUMENTS

The most important chronicles OF
some ancient nations have come
down to present generations engrav-
ed on porphyry and marble. The
q. s., however, existed wholly in
an "age of paper" has all its most
precious historical records in the
form of paper documents. which can
easily be destroyed by fire, and in
jured by dampness, extreme dryness,
or rough handling.
A recent fire which destroyed ire
placeable records in the Census bur-
eau at Washington, and an almost
simultaneous fire in the State capitol
of West Virginia which practically
wiped out the archives of that state,
have reinforced the argument of
those urging that a fireproof hall of
records be built in Washington so the
Federal Governments priceless pa
pers may be kept in safety. What
some of the most important and best
known of the documents are, and
where they are kept are told in the
following bulletin issued from the
Washington, D. c. headquarters of
the National Geographic Society:
A Steel "Ark of the Covenant"
"While the Constitution is the
most important document possessed
by the United States, the Declaration
of independence comes first among
our great state papers in point of
time and probably in the hearts of
the American people. The original
of this challenge to tyranny which,
like the shot fired at Lexington, has
been heard around the world, and has
helped to mould monarchies and colo
MES into republics, is in the hands of
the Department of State and is kept
in a steel case in the State, War and
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1921-06-09
A Case of Platonic
Friendship
By JESSIE DOUGLAS


Have you ever been in lover"
Virginia Fellows looked at the young
man who occupied the other end of the
divan.- He vas leaning back against
the orange pillows and he did not look
at her as he put the question.
She studied his straight nose and the
turn of his cheek, his crisp light hair,
the way his collar set and peculiar
ease of his tweed suit before she an
swered.
He s%crutinized her face sharply for
"a moment.
"Why / never thought YOU"
you didn't expect me to wear it like
a placard," Virginia said s%cornfully.
"Of course I've been in love. With
a n real man."
Jimmy Masters was watching her
with a new interest.
Her hair that was always so
smoothly coiled, her blue Eyes that
were always so frankly clear, her
fresh skin with just a trace of color,
made Virginia attractive If not pretty.
But now her eyes were vivid and
cleaning, and she pushed back her
hair with a little excited gesture.
what was he like?" Jimmy asked
with nothing but curiosity in his voice.
Like? He was dark and tall and
not handsome, perhaps, but unforget-
table. He had a scar across one ~
brow, and when he smiled you never
could forget him He had a voice
oh -
"And what became of this wonder?'
Jimmy asked with sarcastic intent.
Laugh at mel" Virginia said fierce
iy, "it's just like you to laugh at me y
"Pm not laughing" he said apollo
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1921-06-09

Navy building, which adjoins the
White House on the west. The orig
inal of the Constitution is locked in
the same case, which may therefore
be considered the steel Ark of the
Covenant of the government of the
United States.
"Washington's Farewell Address
may fairly be considered one of the
greatest. papers produced in the 145
years of the Republics independence.
This document is not owned by the
Federal Government, but is kept in
the New York Public Library, at AID
Street and Fifth Avenue.
"The next paper to stand out as
a milepost in the shaping of a ma
tional policy is the message to Con-
gress by President Monroe proclaim
ing the Monroe Doctrine. The orig
inal message is in the files of the
Senate in the Capitol building at
Washington.
Gettysburg Address in Congressional
Library-and Newspapers
"The Gettysburg Address of Lin
coin, scrawled in longhand, is in the
Library of Congress, at Washington.
This address, now considered one of
the great ~orations of the world, at
tracted little attention when it was
delivered. In the newspaper reports
of the following day it was subor-
dinated to the long, howery speech
of Edward Everett, delivered from
the same platform. The speech was
published, however, an important
fact; for by the time of the Civil
War and to a rapidly increasing x
tent since, newspapers by multiply
ing copies of important documents
have made their content safe from
destruction even though the priced
originals may be lost. By still an
other step, applied science has null
the form of famous records
as well as their wording. Because of
the Photographic copies that have
been made, today even a school child
may be familiar with the appearance
of the Constitution or the Declara-
ton of independence as the favored
few who have looked upon the treas
lred originals.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1921-06-09

vacations, and was the memory of the
erratic old man and noted for her eff
ficiency.
Efficiency: A disgusting world 1t
meant that she was never late and
that she could smile ven when it hurt.
1t meant she could write perfectly
typed letters and keep the files and
veal blue serge dresses with fresh
white cuffs and never have a hair out
of place. 1t meant that her hands
were cool and white and that she was
never hurried. .
Efficiency! l hate the very sound
Of it," and Virginia flung herself back
among the pillows.
That was the way Jimmie thought
of her when he saw her corning back
on the train-always cheerful and
friendly and calm.
Il say, I'm awfully sorry"
Jimmy Masters stood there stammer-
ing. Il forgot my gloves. l didn't
think you were here. 1 wouldn't
fHSHuld . ldCe WAS lcdI-Stdlltu dDu
her hair was frankly mussed, her
voice had a queer, uncertain sound
that struck at his heart.
"Yes-just GO"
"Ginny, it isn't anything-that fell
low-you're not thinking of him."
"Nol no! mol" she said in a stifled
voice, and he saw her blouse was
crushed and one cheek was scarlet
where 1t showed beneath her fingers.
II never knew you were like this. /
thought you were so superior;
didn't have feelings like the rest of us
fellows"
Virginia gave a queer, uncertain
laugh and looked up at him.
Il know you'll only laugh at me,
but that girl l told you about. It's
you. | eve would have dared to tell
you if l hadn't seen you like this
you couldn't like me, could you,
Ginny?"
But I do; that's the trouble" she
said, land that man."
He caught her hand and heard her
words, 81 just made him
up; but / thought we. were just
'riends@"
After he kissed her he said wickedly,
old Plato knew what he was doing
when he made up that friendship gag!"
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1921-06-09

getically, "you ought to know that
We've been friends long enough
ooh yes-friends. Have you ever
been in lovey she put the question
with the same nonchalanee that he
had used.
Jimmy Masters showed his hands
into his pockets and stretched on his
feet. He studied the toes Of his cordo-
van leather with interest.
Rather"
"NVhat became of her?' Virginia
asked in turn, and ner voice was not
quite so nonchalant.
Didn't care anything for me.
Never will. Don't suppose | e will
forget her."
"Oh,'
The clock on the mantel chimed II
and Jimmy rose to his feet.
Goodnight. It's beer a jolly eve
ming. Suppose you'll take the $50 to
the city,"
She nodded as she gave him her
smile of c%omradeship that had attract
ed Jimmy some six months back.
Still smiling she stood there with
quiet composure until the dooT had
closed after him.
Then with a little sob she flung her
self down among the pillows and lay
there choking with her tears. She dug
her hands into the orange cushions
and her smooth hair that was always
coiled so exactly fell over one cheek.
She knew she was rumpling her dress.
she knew she would be a wreck in
the morning-but she didn't care.
Her eyelids would be swollen ana
she would have a headache, but now
she gave way to the fury Of her grief.
When she had cried until her head
spun, she twisted her wet handkerchief
into a little ball and tried to dry her
cheeks with it.
You're a poor old idiot" she told
herself, sitting up straight; "of course
Jimmy Masters was never in love with
YOU! That you could have thought he
was for one instant'-she choked
back a sob.
Then she laughed a funny choky
little laugh at the queerness Of life.
Here was she, Virginia Fellows, the
secretary of Prof. Blackwell, the en-
Wed of all the other office workers.
She had her holidays and her summer
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1921-06-09
Canned Tennis Balls.

Dead tennis-balls are worse than
useless. What makes d ball go dead?
Atmospheric conditions very often.
However, if t~ennis-balls are canned
Theoretically sealed-when manufac-
tured, they will be as good as new
when opened.
This has been done recently in ship
ping tenniS-balls to China. Heretofore
resiliency because Of the long ocean
voyage. But now, they are not affected
by the journey. - Popular Science
Monthly.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1921-06-09

ment are the treaties with Mexico
adding to the United States Califor-
MIA and the other territory west of
Texas and south of Oregon; the trea-
ty with Great Britain adding Oregon;
the treaty with Russia arranging for
the second greatest purchase of ter
ritory, the Alaska Purchase; and the
treaties which have resulted in bring
ing Hawaii, the Philippines, Porto
Rico, Guam, and the Virgin Islands
under the American flag"
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1921-06-09
Why That Headache?

When you know the cause of a di-
a cure may often be effected.
This is particularly true of headache.
Headache often results from consti-
patton or a d~isordered condition of
the stomach which may be corrected
by taking a dose or two of Chamber
lain's tablets. Try it. These tablets
are easy to take and mild and gentle
in effect.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1921-06-09
Not So Bad.

Il fear you are a confirmed pes
simist, Mr.. Gloom"
"Oh, no, Mrs. Clatter" replied j.
Fuller Gloom. "While | do not see
ANYTHING but ruination for the next
1000 years or so, after that l expect
things to perk up quite a bit.'-Kan-
sas City Star.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1921-06-09
No Wonder

Eyes, I've had a trying time his
week"
"'Smatter. MP
mo. on the jury"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-13
GRANT PETITION TO
LAY DOUBLE TRACKS
Railway Company to Make
ImprOvements-ResOlu-
tons Are Confirmed.

A petition submitted before the
board Of works at their regular meet
ing Monday by the Chicago. South
Bend & Northern Indiana Railroad
Co, requesting that they be permit
ted 10 build a double track on y.
Main ST. TO Mishawaka av., from the
north end of the Main st. bridge. was
granted and active work Will prob
ably start in a short time. This viii
be a great improvement TO the city
the railroad company pointed out, as
much time is now being lost by
north and south side cars waiting
for each other to pass at that point.
The board is negotiating an open
ing OF Tenth st. al the south end of
the Dodge Mfg. CO. grounds. The
purpose of the opening is TO PERM
the force in the new fire station
now being erected 10 have access to
the Dodge plant without being
forced 10 cross the New York Central
railroad tracks.
A petition signed by residents OF
Margaret St. requesting that electric
light wires be extended to a section
Of the city outside the city limits was
referred to A. K. Kline. superin-
tendent of the electric light and
water departments.
Eight resolutions regarding vari-
Gus street improvements were con-
firmed at the meeting. The resolu-
tons were: The paving Of y. Cedar
S. Cedar. Sixth SITS: installation OF a
sewer on y. West. s. West and Tenth
SITS: and the construction Of a wa
on Batteu St and Merrifield av.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-13

quith, wife Of the former premier.
Tenant was made Lord Glencon-
ner. Lord and Lady Glenconner
were the warm personal friends of
Viscount Grey.
For more than IT years Grey was
the head Of the foreign office He
strove so hard to prevent the great
war that he literally worked him
self blind-for he could see only
most dmly when he finally was
forced 20 rest
Grey came 10 the United States as
British ambassador. But while in
Washington he was threatened with
complete blindness and hurried
home.
And then Lady Glenconner came
back into his life.
Her favorite son had been killed
in the war Her husband died
about a year ago.
She became a firm believer in
spiritualism she wrote a book in
" hich she told of the messages she
received from her son beyond the
veil"
1t is related that she was reading
this book to Viscount Grey, long a
widower. when he asked her to be-
come his wife.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-13
TEMPLE THEATER

"Humoresque." one of the most
appealing pictures ever shown in
Mishawaka drew large crowds 10 the
Temple Monday afternoon and night.
The picture will be shown today for
the last times. After all. lavish set
tings and spectacular scenes are not
absolute requisites for the truly
great motion picture such as "Hu-
moresQue" Is. II impresses one with
its sincerely and intense heart ap-
peal. II is a story Of the human be-
ings as they are. Tears and laughter
intermingle in II as they do in real
life. The story Of the genius of the
violin who. aided by that beautiful
gift. mother love. rose from Obscur-
fly and poverty 20 the heights. strikes
a responsive chord In every heart.
"EumoresQue" was adapted from
Fannie Hurst's story OF the same
name. and IS a picture that everyone
should see.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-13
Hotel "DeGinR s"
Popularity Rises
As Mercury Sinks
Seven Knights of the Road
Find Shelter From Cold
in Local Hosiery.

The Hotel De Gink" well known
By members OF the more shady gen
try who have had occasion for reg
istering" during their visits 10 Mish-
awake is gaining in popularity as the
thermometer sinks.
Cold raw winds and a drizzTe that
seemed endless swept over the city
last night made open aid slumber
very uncomfortable. If not impossi-
bic. 70 seven knights OF the trail.
who visited the police station and
checked their baggage" with Night
Sergt. Charles OchanpaUgh.
Baggage" in its application at the
hotel is confined almost entirely 70
knives. razors. matches and tobacco.
Smoking is strictly taboo" in the
Pink Parlors" OF the hotel, and
knives are always checked for safety
purposes.
It is said that these limitations
upon the personal effects OF the
guests" was involved upon those In
charge shortly after the MOTEL
opened 20 the public. Legend has II
that two weary and dusty. the dust
bei.>g natural and not an adherence
to terra firma, champions of the road
stopped at the De Gink" and kept
their razors in their pockets. A
heated argument ensued after one
OF the "boes" was dispossessed from
his bench. benches being too few, at
times. TO accommodate all of the
guests and the dispOssessor was
discovered later I'm a condition war
ranting the services OF a surgeon.
While the "hoter' is open 10 those
who are in need of shelter. perma-
nent tenants are not desired by the
police It had been said that during
the past few weeks, several guests
have made the hotel permanent
headquarters and it is very likely
that they will be obliged TO find a
new rooming house in the next few
days
Sergt. OChanpaugh last night de-
clared that while seven was an "ele-
CANT suficiency" he had seen the
time when as many as 80 were ac-
cOTnmOdated. On such occasions the
sergeant ventured. il was so packed
that when one wanted 10 turn over
he gave a signal to the other 90 and
they all turned at once. making this
seemingly impossible feat a reality"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-13
PATRICK J. HALEY,


I'm feeling like a new man since
Tanlac soothed and toned up my
stomach and for the first time IN
forty years can eat a hearty meal and
suffer no distress afterwards" was
the remarkable statement of Patrick
J. Haley. 107 Prospect Ave, SYRIA
cuse. y. Y. a well-known iron and
steel worker:
only those who have had stom-
ach trouble in a bad form can know
what I suffered during all those
years. / was almost a nervous wreck
too, and for years I didn't know what
il was 10 get a good sound sleep al
night
Il got new life and energy from
each dose Of Tanlac and now I'm a
well and happy man instead OF sick
and miserable one as l was for so
many years. I'll vouch for the merit
Of Tanlac al any time"
Tanlac is sold in South Bend at
The Central Drug store and by all
/ leading druggists -Advt.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-13
NOTRE DAME GLEE
CLUB HERE THURS.
Great Singing Organization
Comes for Special Concert
Under X. of c. Auspices.

The Notre Dame Glee club, one
of the best singing clJbs of It's kind
in the United states. Will come 10
Mishawaka Thursday night. This
wiz he IT'S first appearance here in
more than two years a special pro
gram viii bee rendered. ar 81 Joseph's
hall. the club being brought here
by the local uCse OF knights of
Columbus
Prof John Becker of Notre Dame
university viii Doe in charge of the
club and VIII conduct a novelty
orches-ra. ot eight pieces and a num-
Der OF specially acts viii be a fea-
ture OF the concert.
Rouge Bouquet. written by
Joyce KiImer. noted Irish poet and
writer who was killed IN France
while serving with the 26th Divi-
sion. viii uc @ special number Its
music was written by Prof. Becker.
The program viii be as follows:
Overture by the Blee Club orches-
ira, "Hau Notre Dame" sung by
the GIee club. followed by Winter
sons. sung by the GIee club. vocal
duet uy Bowden and FUrey. 'AH
Tbr0U-h the Night" a Welsh folk
song. as solo by Nanion. followed
by "At DlVninG sung by the Glee
club Nyloph1ue solo by Rowland
southern Melodies" sung by the
G-Iee club. overture 10y Glee club
orchestra. Rouge Bouquet" sung
by Eowdeu Bachmaninof piano
solo hv Bon. Don Y0' CRY. Ma
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-13
Cupid Brings Back
Vision to English
Leader, Near Blind

LONDON, Dec. y. - England is
agos over the great love miracle"
the restoration of Viscount Grey's
eyesight by Cupid after the world s
greatest ocuNsts had failed It's ar
rived at by adding these three an
nouncements:
No. l. Thefengagement Of Wis
count Grey and Lady Glenconner.
No. . The rapid return of Wis
count Greys vision.
No. 3. The probable activity Of
Niscount Grey in politics
The coming marriage Of Viscoun-
Grey and Lady GlenConner will cl.-
max happily a series OF tragedies
It's match not only of wealth
and high position, but of brains lit
erary ability and similar strong lik-
ings and preJudices.
Pamela Wyndham in youth was
known as the brilliant sister Of
George Wyndham, who was as adept
at writing splendid literary criti-
cisms as debating in parliament or
running British business as chief
secretary for Ireland
Headed Foreign Onicc.
The sister was an accomplished
conversationalist and a clever writer
OF poetry.
Then she married Edward Ten
nant, the wealthy business man.
brother of the famous Margot AS