WILL THERE BE WAR WITH MEXICO? and position to be thus influential in large affairs. On the other hand we believe that Mr. Miller's attention will be perhaps more IBB IITERNAII4IAL FALLS PINS As we go to press the country is aroused over the nearness of largely absorbed in doing things for his district and this section will war with Mexico. The president has called out the national guard have its share. AND BORDER BUDGET of all the states of the Union, some 100,000 strong. It but rests We know that we can safely say that any individual constituent, Paper of with the Mexican government whether there will be war or not. however humbie he may be, who has matters which call for the That such an event has long been expected goes without saying. attention of the congressman, may feel perfectly free to write or N. IMS. aft th»_Po^Offle®Tat ••eond Class AT at tf ii Vails, Minn., UaAar If it comes now it would seem that the dilatory tactics of the see Mr. Miller personally, and he will get the best service Mr. Miller PRESS PUBLISHING INTERNATIONAL PALLS GO. present democratic administration during the last two years since can give. This is not campaign talk, it is fact. If you don't beileve it try it and see. the withdrawal from Vera Cruz have only made a bad situation GEO. P. WATaOM, worse. But once having put his hand to the task the country can no So with the assurance that the affairs of this end of the district, longer delay in clearing up what has developed under these tactics both of the city and county, will be cared for by our congressman, Governor Burnquist was nominated by a majority of over into a nasty and intolerable mess. we again wish him health and greater distinction still in his ^0,000 for re-election. responsible and honorable position at Washington. These things more than ever emphasize the importance of the nomination of Justice Hughes for the presidency on the republican Last March the leading lawyers of Austin refused to defend SUMMER SICKNESSES. ticket. We are proud of Teddy Roosevelt that he has seen that a certain bootlegger unless he consented to plead guilty. Hughes is a man after his own heart and will now give the splendid weight of his personality and influence to secure Hughes' election. The seasons bring around their peculiar forms of disease and The European countries are bringing pressure to bear on CarVanza sickness just as regularly and certainly as the seasons come. Winter The absolutely unadulterated patriotism and virile Americanism to prevent war between this country and Mexico. for colds, coughs, grippe, bronchitis and pneumonia, of Hughes cannot be doubted. His record is without blemish. and many other things which assail the It is full of achievement for the best things of American life. He is Kellogg was nominated for the United States senate by a human frame. no time server, nor does he dally with those who deal in tricks of majority over Eberhart, his nearest opponent, of 20,000. One would think the summer would be more politics for personal gain. A better nominee for the presidency healthy and free from sickness. It should be so. could not have been secured. Congressman Miller was re-nominated and elected by a majority It is true that the warmth, fresh air, outdoor life The people may rest assured that if this war with Mexico of more than 2,000 over Craig in this Eighth district. and sunshine do favor better general health. All comes and should continue beyond the term of office of the present feel it. The balmy air, fresh and pure, being out president they need fear nothing in making the change to Hughes. Did you notice the front page interest of the Duluth News of doors a greater part of the time, and being able For his policy will be positive, and that for the best interest of the Tribune last Tuesday morning in the Mexican situation? to have doors and windows open through the day Mexicans and this country. and night, all inevitably conduce to better general Swinnerton, President Wilson and Vice President Marshall were unanimously as* XK THE GREAT DANGER OF LAWLESSNESS. health. a nominated to succeed themselves at the recent democratic These conditions favor health and cannot be blamed for such convention. Judge Fish, in his charge to the jury ill the notorious Bragdon sickness as does occur. But the great source of trouble to human case, said: "It is presumed that public officials will enforce the law health in summer is what is put into the human stomach. The question whether the law or the bootleggers are going to with zeal and earnestness. This is no holiday task. It is all too common As a great many fresh vegetables are eaten, many of them uncooked, run this city and county for the next six months will be decided by to criticize officials for their zeal. A greater danger lies in it is natural that things get into the alimentary tract which the present term of court. lax enforcement of law." do not reach it at other times. Consequently the various paracites In the fight that is being made in this county to clean up the which infest the human intestinal canal, such as worms of various If you are a law abiding citizen and have intelligence enough blind pigging, gambling, and other worse evils, the fight is not kinds up even to tape worm, are taken into the body in the form to read and appreciate the International Falls Press you will be specifically and alone against these things. These are merely concrete of eggs of these worms. The extent to which such life enters the compelled to undergo a merciless examination before being permitted examples of a much greater and more inmortant thing. That body at this time reaches to some very fabulous stories one reads to serve on the jury in the bootlegging cases. is the maintainence and enforcement of law in the papers, such as that of frogs being heard to cfoak in the Inasmuch as the people of this country enjoy the comforts, stomach of those who had unknowingly swallowed a pollywog We very much appreciate the action of the ladies of our city happiness and safety they have, they do this because of the respect while drinking at some stream. Such stories must not be confused toward a cleaner and better town as evidenced by their resolution for and observance of law that have preceded this. The mark of distinction with the actually occuring cages of the various worms. of approval of the promise of Mayor Keyes to grant their requests. between our modern society and the society, such as it was, This ingestion of the eggs of vafieus w©rm§ Jhat live in the of the cave men, is the intelligent delegation to the state by the people human body can be avoided in part by the ftiest carfifiil washing If anyboyy wants to bet that more liquor is sold in this city of the power to enforce certain regulations over all which time of all fresh vegetables eaten, and the cooking of the most of theiii under the bootleggers' regime than during the licensed saloon period, has proven to be for the greatest good, safety and comfort of all. The most serious summer ailments are the dysenteries and cover his bet. You can easily prove him mistaken by the record That is LAW. •*«.». diarrhoeas of both children and adults. Figures go to show that the of booze shipments at the railroad depot. Wherever any people have respected and do respect the law, mortality among infants is especially great during the hot months there the best conditions of society prevail. Wherever lawlessness of summer. These deaths are almost invariably due to infection of Duluth voted dry by a majority of 378 last Monday. The dry and disregard for the authority- of the law exist, there the peace, the bowels from unclean food. Milk should be pesteurized before ordinance becomes law as soon as the votes are canvassed. Duluth safety and happiness of the people is-threatened. feeding. The utmost cleanliness with nursing bottles, spoons, cups, has 169 saloons 40 of which go out by expiration of license on July The issue of paramount importance, then, is shall the law be and other utensils used for feeding babies, should be observed in Jst, and the balance automatically as fast as their licenses expire. respected and upheld? Shall thejvoice of the people, as expressed in order to avoid these, diseases. the ballot upon certain stktut^s of the state, be recognized This Then too, the young infant should never be exposed to the direct is the issue in this county of Koochiching. State Auditor J. A. O. Preus may be forced to resign. He is burning rays of the sun. It is known that the effect is to alter Whatever may be the personal opinion of any as to the use of 'captain of the quartermaster's corps in the Minnesota National the nerve control over the bowels of the child so as to favor dysentery liquor or indulgence in games of chance for money, or other recognized Guard and it is feared that his resignation will be necessary. Attorney and diarrhoea. matters upon which the law is specific, the main issue General Smith today advised him not to resign until the Adults cannot be too careful of the food eaten during the summer. is are we going to stand by the 'law, respect it, uphold it, and secure guard is actually called to service. If it is necessary for Mr. Preus Well cooked fresh food alone should be eaten. The sterilization its enforcement or not? to resign in order to serve his country in his military capacity provision of all milk taken is a safety measure. Typhoid fever and dysentery should be made whereby he can resume his duties as state are traceable to infection gotten from food. THE STATE FIREMEN'S CONVENTION. -auditor after the war is over. In cases of any of the infections of the bowels in summer immediate medical attention should be sought and not allow the di-. The delegation from this city which attended the State Firemen's COMMENDABLE WORK BY GRAND JURY. sease to run too long. Many of the simple summer diarrhoeas in convention at Chisholm last week made such an impression adults can be readily checked if taken at their very beginning. upon the whole body of representatives from all over the state Our city and county are to be congratulated upon having at The most important thing is to be sure of the food being free that the probabilities are that at the next annual meeting of the this term of court a grand jury which, like the special grand jury fro mdisease germs. state firemen the 1920 convention will be secured for this city. of two years ago, has the nerve and disposition to do things. It has from disease germs. If not, see that it is thoroughly cooked. Heat To the number of some forty-five, including the entire city mot hesitated to bring indictments in all the criminal cases where destroys almost every form of germ which is an enemy of man. band, the delegation from here kept this city ever before the convention the evidence warranted, especially those arising out of infractions and range towns. In fact the music was largely supplied by Furthermore, moderation in the drinking of cold liquids very of the county option law. this city band, while the comical stunts and street parades repeated will prevent trouble, while caution in extremely hot weather to This jury has shown a consciousness of its power by adjourning over and over again, as well as such doings as calling out the Chisholm protetc the head from the rays of the sun will avert sunstroke. for a period of thirty days after all the cases in hand had fire department in the night once or twice, certainly created All, both young and old, can pass a summer without being sick been acted upon and recommendations had been made. As a visiting a lot of interest in the bunch from this city. if care and judgment are exercised. attorney said, "The members of the grand jury have displayed As arranged by Fire Chief Berg, Dr. Swinnerton, of this city, good sound judgment and a fine spirit of moderation and justness gave a rousing stirring address to the convention in favor of this in refraining from indicting the public officials who have been remiss city for the convention for 1920. And though the convention had in their duty along law enforcement lines. They have evidently already listened to Congressman Miller and ex-Governor Eberhart, Low Shoes you will see on the better preferred to give these officials a period of thirty days in which they waked up and gave vent to prolonged applause during the doctor's to make good their oath of office." address. When the address concluded there seemed to be little dressed women everywhere doubt among the delegates about being able to get the convention CURTAINS, OR NO CURTAINS—WHICH? for International Falls for 1920. The boys from this city are some Dorothy Dodd boosters,, and the firemen deserve all the support that can be given Our reference to the matter of so many places in this city them and which they will need to prepare them to continue the whose front windows are deeply shaded with suggestive and suspicious fight for this convention at the convention in 1917. curtains, calls for further comment. Low Shoes for Some whose intentions seem to be all right are under the impression MILLER VICTORIOUS IN HIS DISTRICTS INTEREST. that the mayor of this city has authority to, and has ordered curtains hung in the windows of such places as have them. We extend to Mr. Miller our most sincere cdngratulations Summer 1916 The mayor's explanation is that he has ordered them so placed to upon his victory in the recent primaries. It was a big fight. The protect the women of the city from the maudlin and drunken opposition were lavish with money and put up a big front, and stares and leering commetns of drunks who happen to drift into resorted to every kind of argument to secure the necessary vote, the pool rooms and other places of curtained variety. but all to no avail. The influence of the seasoned warrior and the Styles suggesting in every way the Such consideration for the women at first seems worthy of recognized merits of the candidate won out for Congressman Miller ultra fashionable and smart leathers favorable consideration were it not for the fact that there are not over all. Now, as the dust of the conflict settles, it is very evident for the new season. supposed to be any drinking places in this city to produce the that, from our investigation as voters of Mr. Miller's standing drunken individuals referred to. in Congress, that he is a big man in the republican party. This alone Combined in most attractive way, undoubtedly held the majority of voters to him. It would seem far more to the point if the mayor, instead of different leather of several colors. This being the case, and in view of the almost certain return seeking to screen the windows for this reason, would strike at the of the republican party to power this fall, the district can justifiably $3.00 Up root of the whole evil and close up the blind pigs and so-called soft expect Mr. Miller to giev the district tangible results at home drink parlors, which he has ample authority to do under the law. here, in the form of things needed in the district. It looks too much like straining at a gnat and swallowing a camel. There are some things we believe Mr. Miller can and will secure The native genius of any individual or firm who have an orderly (SEE OUR SPECIALS) for this end of the district. There are some we would like to pool room or other place of business at present curtained have but which, it must be remembered, may be held up by a democratic should suggest some pleasing decoration for the windows which senate. But the residents of this district may rest assured would at once be artistic, remove the barrenness of the windows, tnat if it is possible, with the influence Mr. Miller now ha at Washington, and yet leave open and clear the view from the public street. to do these things for the district, they will be done. That this nuisance is being gotten at in other cities and villages We are glad to feel that our congressman is one who has a of the state is evident from the action being taken on the strong position among the men who are doing things for the nation iron range at this time—to remove these curtains by ordinance. as a whole. It is right, and we should be proud of his ability