iL P-^W^srt^ ^',-^ *J *,»*_.-* SSTSgo^ -SJIJK «£W* r«-, "^t- Wjj" J,j "t,' /', «4* pjt^ ,y r/y INTERNATIONAL FALLS PRESS PAGE FOUR '. THE INTERNATIONAL FALLS PRESS full-bellied mass, and the Roman Empire went down to decay and of the matters in the minds of the whom the "duty rested to make'the people of this county at the present jury list. I do not believe that any destruction. time that some of them must be county commissioner or any of the AND BORDER BUDGET Such can be the only outcome of the full-stomach doctrine of $1^. classed as radicals. persons who have been acting in these anarchists of this country. But their doctrine will never affect Now, the precise question that confronts these matters acted culpably wrong, t. Publisher* of the Official County Proceedings the mass of American citizens. But it behooves every true citizen the court at this time is whether that they intentionally or wrongfully INTERNATIONAL FALLS PRESS PUBLISHING COMPANY of this nation to beware this false and materialistic teaching. the jury list, the grand jury list acted, but I do believe that the circumstances GEOi P. WATSON, Editor ud Hanger drawn for this county and which is were such, the influences now on file and from which the present such, at the time that this list was MIND YOUR EYE. Oflce Eitcrei at the Post at Iateraattoaal Falls. Mlam* as SecoaA-clasa Matter panel of grand jurors has been drawn that it is not a fair, impartial drawn, is a fair list. If it is a fair SUBSCRIPTION, $1.50 PER YEAR list and, believing that, there is but BY GEO. F. SWINNERTON, County Health Officer. list, then the court ought not to interfere one thing left for me to do. I must That little piece of emery, dust or steel in your eye is the least with it. If it is a list from follow my own conscience in the matter, We do not despise all those.who have vices, but we despise those dangerous accident that can happen to it. If you know what to do which a jury that would and fairly my own honest judgment as to who are without any virtue. honestly, without prejudice or bias, then, there is not much danger. what is right. I want every person consider any matter that is presented charged with crime in this county to But if you begin poking into that eye with your finger, probably to if could be drawn, then the court Wouldn't it be a good scheme for some of our local clubs to take have a fair trial and not only a fair grimy with dirt from your work, or let some other fellow try to lick ought not to interfere with it. If it trial before a petit jury, but that their up the matter of the school flag-staff and if possible have it erected it out with his tongue, or jwork at it with a soiled handkerchief, then is not such a list, if it is a list that matters be brought before a fair, on the grounds, where it has been lying for some months, that a flag is when the real danger arises. on good grounds is a suspicious list, impartial grand jury in the first instance. may be raised each morning and lowered each night as a lesson in a list from which a jury could not be The common things that get into the eye, though they feel I am thoroughly convinced drawn, probably, that would fairly patriotism for our school children? that this jury was not selected so Very disagreeable, are comparatively harmless, if left alone till you consider every matter presented to free from that bias and prejudice can get skilled care. A piece of dust, or steel, or emery does not it, then it is the duty of the court to which should surround the selection "We move that the charges against all county officials and convey much infection as a rule. And aside from the physical injury cause that list to be expunged from of every jury that it should be permitted others involved in the county investigation be dismissed and the to the surface of the eye, when the particle is removed skilfully, the the record in this county. That, I to stand. say, is the principal matter which grand jury instructed to investigate the attorney general's office."— In fairness to Mr. Arnold, inasmuch eye soon heals up, without complications. now confronts the court. as the affidavits in this matter charge International Falls Daily Journal. But the minute you rub the eye with your finger, you tear up Charges are also made of irregularity him with culpability in the selection No, no, Monty, put the job up to Arnold—the state can better more surface of the eye. You invariably introduce germs of dangerous in the selection of this particular of this jury, I feel that I should, inV stand the expense than this county, and we can well spare him. infection into the eye. Or if someone tries to take it out with panel from that list. From all justice, say that there is no showing, his tongue, his mouth has 57 varieties of germs in it and he properly that I have been able to learn by the in my opinion, that warrants any affidavits presented and from the evidence PATRIOTISM. infects that eye. The same with a handkerchief someone may happen such charge and I wish to be distinctly which has been submitted, I understood that I do not believe to take out of his pocket to explore your eye. do not believe that there was anything that the members of the county In these days of much war talk and national preparation for war The only thing one should ever do as first aid for anything in unfair in the selection of this board have wilfully done anything the eye, is to gently raise the eyelid with as clean fingers as possible, the minds of the people are drawn irresistibly to things which, in panel from that list. The situation that they thought was wrong. I believe, normal times, occupy places of less relative importance. Among and allow the tears to flush the surface of it, with the chance that throws upon the court itself a great, though, that by their association and I may properly say, an extraordinary with the ones whom the record the particle may become dislodged. these things is the matter of patriotism. responsibility. It is within shows that they did associate with, If that won't do it get to your doctor as soon as you can. The Since the days of 76 there has been a strong current of patriotism the inherent power of the court, recognized by reason of their conferences with flowing in the veins of Americans which in the peaceful pursuit money spent to have this foreign substance removed from the eye, and laid down by an abundance them right up almost to the moment will save twenty times as much, which you will have to spend to get of industrial occupations is not displayed in an ostentatious manner, of authority, not only in this of the selection of the list, by reason but which, when occasion arises, boils fprth in a torrent which has a dangerous infection of the eye cured. state but in many states, to discharge of the exercise of zeal along certain a list of grand jurors if, in the opinion lines by those persons, that the court been well nigh irresistible in its manifestation. And it is significant Infections of the eye are of varying severity. Some are apparently of the court, a fair jury could not can make no other inference than that now small flags are appearing—little silk things worn on the quite simple, because they only affect the surface of the lids be selected from it. I. say, that is that that list was not fairly and justly coat or waist front by the men. and women, the boys and girls. and eyeball. But this even may extend under careless treatment, •within the inherent power of the made up. It is a safe prediction that should this nation become seriously or self doctoring, until the deep parts of the eyeball become infected, court and there are authorities Now, it being apparent from what I involved, as now seems certain, and war becomes necessary to uphold arid danger of loosing the eye arises. which go so far as to say that it is have said that it is my purpose and not incumbent upon the court to enlighten the things contended for, that as always heretofore, there will my intention to make an order striking Don't use any advertised eye drops for these conditions. Dr. its conscience by the taking that jury list from the record in be a flocking to the recruiting stations by the young manhood' of Buncumbe has not forgotten to put up something for the eyes as of evidence in such matters. The this county, I am confronted then the country. well as every other human ailment. The chief virtue of most of his court must take into consideration all .4K with another question. That is, What eyedrops is that there is a big profit in them. of the matters within his knowledge is the duty of the court? After discharging WHAT AILS OUR POSTAL DEPARTMENT? The chief danger is that since Dr. Buncumbe is most often not which go to the ultimate question—to this jury and striking that determine whether it is a fair list. list from the record, what is the next a doctor at all, and many times not even a druggist, he is apt to make And so I say that my acquaitanpe., ija duty of the court. That matter I a mixture, which may contain a very dangerous drug, which should For many months this city has been promised a city mail delivery. this county and with the people of have given considerable attention last never be used in any eye except under the direction of your' physician. For some months now this local office has been taking in more this county render me, I believe, peculiarly evening and this morning. I have fitted at this time to pass upon than fifty per cent more revenue than is necessary to secure us this reached this conclusion. AsT understand Your cheapest and safest way to act, when you have any trouble this question. the law, if a grand jury is discharged mail delivery. -But there has been nothing doing. there are but two things with your eyes is to see a reputable physician, whom you know and A litle more than two weeks ago Resulting from this most needed provision, the accommodation .within the power of the court. One we had a grand jurj'-, drawn, I presume, can trust. Of course, it will cost something. It cost the physician at the local office is congested, and overcrowded for the convenience Ir^ is to do as I did two weeks ago,— from a list filed sometime last a good many somethings to learn how to save your eyes. So don't of the public. If you want a two-cent stamp at certain times of the year. They were in session two weeks order a new grand jury from the kick about paying him for his knowledge and services. regular list of jurors on file in the day, you must stand in a thick crowd for many minutes while individuals or more. I observed the mevery day Another important thing to remember when you have any of county. The other is to order a spev and with some watchfulness.. They are waiting for the distribution of their mail. If you want cial venire to be drawn by thfe sheriff were considering matters growing these eye infections, is never t# allow anyone else to use the same to buy a money order yo muust either wait for this crowd to diminish, of the, county. I have already exercised out of county investigation affairs for articles of toilet such as towels, basins, etc., which you use. or jostle your way through this waiting crowd to get your order. one of those powers. Now I several days, I think a week or more. Moreover, if you have one infected eye, and the other is not This entire^ condition of congestion and delay, is due to the immense They returned no bills. I considered propose to exercise th'e other. I believe affected, never rub from the bad eye to the good one, with either it my duty at that time to make an that, after this investigation, amount of mail to be distributed at the one window where your fingers," towel or anything else. If you do, you will have two investigation of matters as best I after the matters having been so called stamps are sold, mail weighed and insured, and other duties performed to the attention of everyone who affected eyes instead of one. could. I did make such investigation by an overcrowded department. has been present in court that it is and examined some of the official Then, too, be as careful with your childrens' eyes as you are supr All this can be done away with by our having what we have a records in this county and took such an important and serious matter to posed to be with your own. They have longer to live, and will right to. We have every claim to it. Not alone from the fact that draw a grand jury, that the sheriff of steps as seemed to me my duty to need them, more than you need yours. The slightest departure take to gain such information as I this county will do his very best to our business is fifty percent greater than that needed to secure mail 'TilariTlfVTT t'i from a healthy look about your child's eyes should receive skillful could upon matters which had then select a jury from the electors of this delivery, but from the margin of profit to the government from the care and attention. been presented to the grand jury. It county that will be free from bias business done here. That profit is more than enough to provide the and prejudice and that will fairly consider was my conviction after having done This is more especially true, when you remember the child is necessary carriers of mail for this city the matters which may be presented so that that jury was not a fair jury using those eyes much at school. Any inflammation of them will It is to be hoped that the postal department at Washington will in the investigation of county affairs. to it. I believe that the sheriff make studying impossible. In fact, a child with.aiv infected eye cannot of this county is a man of integrity I thereupon ordered a new grand attend to this matter speedily, for we as a city have done our share, attend school. Nor should it, both for its own preservation, and jury. I believe it wias unfortunate :and of good judgment and I believe even to the naming of streets and numbering of the houses long ago. the protection of others. that he will be so impressed with the that the official list of jurors which great importance of the duty which should have been filed, under the law, PRESIDENT WILSON STANDS PAT. at the first meeting of the county I propose to place upon him that he TEXT OF DECISION —a nisi prius court,—is confronted commissioners in January of this will exercise the utmost care and select BY JUDGE STANTON with delicate situations, situations a proper jury. It is the only year, was not then on file. That matter Since the severance of relations by this nation with Germany, which require the exercise of much had apparently been overlooked thing left for the court to do. discretion and good judgment. Those the situation with that country has been somewhat difficult to define Rendered In the Cases of Alleged by the county commissioners at their I do not think it would be proper to responsibilties fall upon the court accurately. first .meeting in January and no list defer these matters longer than is IiTegularitiea in Drawing of often. But If do not thinkjhat during was on file. It was therefore necessary, necessary. I do not believe it would However facts which filter through from Germany do not indicate Jury. the years that I have been on the after I had made the order for be proper to defer it until the June as yet, a proper appreciation on the part of that government, bench a situation has confronted me term of court and so it is my purpose a new grand jury, that a new list be of the American temper. The special grand jury which was. wherein I have so keenly felt my responsibility made. I think I made the order on and I will today make an order that as I do at the presnet drawn by order of Judge Stanton at The closing incidents of the stay of our Ambassador Gerard in the 30th day of January. I understand a special venire of grand jurors be moment. the recent regular term of court was Germany, the cutting of his telephone wires, denial of means of. drawn for an adjourned term of this that on the 6th day of February this morning .dismissed by the judge Grave charges have been made the commissioners filed a list and court and, in order that the sheriff communication by telegraph and letter with the outside world, and and the entire list of names was ordered against not only the officers of the it is from that list that the present may have ample time in which to his practical detention at his residence by the authorities, are not expunged from the records. -, court, but public officials, and those consider the drawing of that jury and panel of grand jurors was drawn. I acts which'indicate that respect for this nation, becoming to Germany, This action was taken following a charges go to the method of the administration exercised my prerogative, my right, to draw it, I shall make an order fixing hearing necessitated by the presentation even under the conditions. .v. of justice. Those my authority, to call a new grand an adjourned term of this court of affidavits charging collusion charges strike at the root of our But amid all this confusion, and difficulty in arriving at exact early in April. I have in mind now. jury because it was my firm belief between investigator Arnold' and methods of drawing jurors and, of that a fair investigation *of county affairs the 10th day of April, but I might facts on land and sea, Mr. Wilson remains firm on one thing-—Germany some of the county officials. course, our juries must be fairly, honestly could not be made by the jury change that date if reasons are presented must recognise the rights of Americans upon the high seas. The affidavits were presented by drawn, in order to protect any which we then had and it was my desire to me by any of the attorneys And any wilful violation of those rights will result in war. Assistant Attorney General C. L. person who may liaveoccasion to go to have a jury that was fair, that or Others interested which would Weeks.of St. Paul and Attorney E. & This nation is solidly behind Mr...Wilson. Much sympathy is into the courts for redress or for protection. would give matters the fullest investigation seem to make it advisable to do so, of Bemidji moved that-the McDonald The situation presented due the citizens of this nation who are of teutonic origin. The natural and make proper reports to and Twill include in that order the jury be dismissed. Arnold was given here is perhaps felt more keenly by the court. From all that I have been date on which the sheriff shall file instinct is to retain a warm spot in one's heart for the "old %$u„ until noon- next day, Wednesday, to me than it would be by some other his list with the clerk of court. able to learn through the investigation country." But be it said to their vast credit, that the great bulk of refute the charges made in the affidavits. trial judge, because of the fact that which has taken place since the it would seem to me needless for the German-American population are emphatic in "their determination I am, by reason of my acquaintance court convened, and from other information me to say that I am actuated in taking Wednesday afternoon the hearing to stand behind the president. in. this county and with the people of S»% which I possess, I am not this course only by my desire to E. was resumed, at which time4 Arnold this county, more conversant with satisfied that the list which is now on fulfill my duty as I believe it should In fact all classes of the heterrogeneous population of this great presented affidavits and placed witnesses some of the situations arising, and be fulfilled and to cause a grand jury file in this county is a fair and impartial -republic are united to uphold: the~ hands of the nation's chief executive. on the stand in an endeavor with the matters necessary for the list. Owing to the factions to be impaneled that will- be fair and r- "'""v."", to retain the jury as drawn. The court to take into consideration, in just and about which there can be which exist in this county and the The loudest noise is being made by a very small body of anarchists, witnesses who testified were John determining this matter, than would disclosures which have been made no suspicion. I think, gentlemen, Meland, Big Falls and R. K. Watt, one of whom recently declared, in Minneapolis, that if the one who hasn't that familiarity I here, I believe that the making of the that is all I care to say. I will make Ray, grand jurors Sheriff Thos. P. realize that it is a matter of public present list came about from the exercise the order in writing later in the day. kaiser comes to take the country we should hand it over to him. White, Clerk of Court J. H. Drummond, knowledge that conditions in this of an excess of zeal on the Furthermore, the only thing these men seem to care about is a "full Commissioner Green, R. F. C. county are such at the present time AMERICAN SHIPS MAY ARM. Sr part of some of those whom I believe belly." If they have that, kaiser or president makes but little difference fefi-i litis' Fred Harmon of Baudette, that considerable public excitement, I I might properly term radicals. to them. These men will find themselves interned in a detention and Geo. Partridge of Minneapolis, might properly say, exists, and to Washington, Feb. IS.—Administration And I do not wish to criticize those who had been called as witnesses before camp in case of war. such an extent that, as has been said people because they are radicals or officials today began sharing the grand jury. by some of the witnesses who have shipping men's impatience over In the very height of the strength of the Roman Empire, this because I believe they are radicals. The hearing lasted until Wednesday testified during this investigation, Radicals probably should exist under forced detention of American vessels same spirit of having a full stomach, and let the empire go hang, evening at 9:30, when court adjourned factions have arisen in this county certain circumstances. I do not criticize in home ports on account of Ger-, had taken hold upon the populace. Amphitheaters were crowded until this (Thursday) morning that the county is pretty well divided maiiy"s submarine warfare. The feeling them for being intense in their by this mass to watch gladiatorial contests, and at intervals they at 9, when Judge Stanton rendered into "factionsrbut, as one witness at desire that matters in this co.unty seems likely to hasten the solution his decision, and was followed least has said, that there are still again filled their stomachs. That was all they wanted, and all they of the question of armament for Li-WB shall be fully and thoroughly investigated. throughout by a crowd of interested neutrals in the county. I believe there thought of. They should be. But I do merchantmen and an order to arm 1 listeners.^' h,-. are, but I do recognize the fact that merchant ships desiring such seems not-think that those men ought to fe At that very time the vast hordes of barbarians from thfe vastness Judge Stanton Decision.^ there are factions, comprised of likely soon. have exercised the zeal that they did of what is now Siberia and Russia were gathering like a tidal people who are so intense in their in communicating as they did with It is not infrequent that a court, they wave to descend upon the Roman Empire. Finally struck this SUBSCRIBE FOR THE PRESS convictions pn one side or the other .particularly, I think, a district court, the county commissioners?, upon htn "1- "V(. "'I*%"• &SS2i •t'V*-5-" ~*r