?5 THE DTTERNATIONAL FALLS PRESS of Brazil were pretty well Germanized. Her banks and .interests English ambassador and also dean Hunt for Missing Link." in Argentina and Chili were strongly planted. of the diplomatic corps. On April Frau Lecnore Selenka of Munich if AND BORDER BUDGET 6, acting as dean, he received the If Germany. retains any strength after the war she is likely one of the three foreign delegate* to, ambassadors of France, Austria, the recent convocation of the Amerl-' to direct her main efforts to South Amreica as a market, afield of Publishers of the Official County Proceedings Germany, and Italy, presiding over can Association for tbe Advancement exploitation, and an area for colonization. German officers in enemy of Science in New Tork is on her way a meeting big with significance for INTERNATIONAL FALLS PRESS PUBLISHING COMPANY prison camps are said to be busily studying Spanish against to Orotava, Tenerlffe, one of the Canary the United States, The full details of GEO. P. WATSON, Editor M« Manager Islands, where she has established that day. that meeting have never been published. a station for the study of the psychology Enough is known, however, Entered at the Peat ©Bice at International Falls, Minn., aa Second-elaaa Matter The colonies need not at first be politically German, no more ot the ape. to justify the statement that the ambassadors than are Rio Grande del Sul Santa Catarina, and Sao Paolo today. Frau Selenka hopes by her work in SUBSCRIPTION RATES: U. S., $1.50 FOREIGN, $2.00 PER YEAR discussed presenting to And as Germany will require a powerful partner, she and Japan Teneriffe to establish some of the conclusions President McKinley a note protesting reached during an expedition may become companions in the business. Their sphere would "—but the right is more precious than peace," says President against American intervention to Trinll, Java, in search of remains scarcely be confined to South America. Mexico would not be neglected. in the affairs of Cuba as unjustified of the pithecanthropous, or ape man, Wilson in his war message. and declaring that such intervention popularly known as the "missing link." Pleasant prospects for the:, custodians of the Monroe doctrine—meaning Frau Selenka is bearing all the expenses would not be regarded with indifference ourselves! By the time this paper is in the hands of its readers congress of the new work in Teneriffe as by the great European powers. Our protectorate over the Americas Jias been validated by a memorial to her husband, the late will have formally declared war, not against the German people But Sir Julian Pauncefbte, acting Great Britain's support. No doubt Great Britain is coming out of Prof. Emll Selenka, who was a distinguished under instructions received from but, as President Wilson says, "against autocratic governments student of the structure of this war with an enlarged empire: But she will have her hands Lord Salisbury, absolutely refused the higher apes. The studies of the to join in any such protest. With full, what with Africa, and that new dominion which will link India apes at Teneriffe will be carried on Duluth is to be commended for confirming her "dry" vote of the world's greatst naval power taking without the knowledge of the beasts and Egypt. She may even be willing to have Germany absorbed last year by a majority of 1,350 last Tuesday, which assures the themselves. the side of the United States, in South American plans. The upshot might wells be that between abolition of all licensed saloons by July 1st. Superior voted and with the general impression that our pretensions of guardian to the Americas and German ambitions wet by a majority of only 182 votes. such co-operation might take more 8ending a Note. naught would intervene except our own will and our own resources. **I haven't been home for two days. than a diplomatic form, the carefully Got into a poker game." Events travel fast these days, and 1925, only eight years from laid plans to coerce this country fell Springfield, the capital of Illinois, and Madison, the capital "Tour wife will fix you." now, may see the Monroe doctrinfe squarely challenged. —Minneapolis to pieces.^ Instead of this, the diplomats of Wisconsin, both voted dry by good majorities, and together "I hope this note will pacify her." drew up a harmless note for Journal. "I haven't much confidence in with the large number of smaller towns which voted dry in both presentation to Mr. McKinley. "The notes." states will give a great impetus to better government. undersigned," it read, "representatives "I have in this one. It-is a $20 note.** DANGERS OF THE SPRINGTIME TO HEALTH. of Germany, Austria-Hunggarv, KEEP POSTED France, Great Britain, Italy and Russia, Another city election has been held and the ticket that stood duly authorized in htat behalf, for better government has been defeated through the success of By Dr. G. F. Swinnerton, County Health Officer address, in the names of their respective its opponents in injecting into the election some side issues and ." Melting snow carries with it in rivulets and streams of water governments, a pressing appeal more or less of the polution gathered on the surface of the ground getting the thought of many of the voters away from the main to the feelings of humanity and issues of. decency and law enforcement. Mayor Frank H. Keyes during the winter. Warm days cause this surface contamination moderation of the President and of to become decomposed. Any germs which may be hidden in it has been re-elected, and notwithstanding the fact that the Press the American people in their existing Every True American difficulties with Spain. They awaken and begin to multiply. strenuously opposed his re-election, we are now going to give to earnestly hope that further negotiations wants to know the latest news him our hearty support in the belief that he will fulfill in his new The simplest result of this action is to produce noisome and will lead to an agreement, of the intensely interesting developments foul odors. These in themselves may not be a danger to health. term his personal wishes and give to this city the decent and law which, while securing the maintenance in the World's War enforcement administration it is entitled to at his hands. If, after But they are, at least, offensive. of peace, will afford all necessary affairs. To do this, you must The more serious result of this decay, and the accruage of it a reasonable length of time he fails to do this, it will by our public guarantees for the re-establishment have an up-to-the-minute daily of order in Cuba. The Powers duty to condemn and oppose his administration more strenuously by flowing water from melting snow, is the contamination of sources do not doubt that- the humanitarian newspaper. There is none that than in the past. Congratulations, Frank, and good success to you. of drinking water. This is an especial danger in the country and purely disinterested character covers the field so thoroughly where toilets may be near to wells. Many traces of typhoid fever of this representation will be as does the CALLING THE BLUFF. have been tracd to such a source. fully recognized and appreciated by This seepage may occur in sandy soil from quite a distance. St. Paul Dispatch the American nation." Before participating in even this (Published Every Evening) Loken Bros. Co. of Thief River Falls is one firm that believes It therefore becomes important to be sure that such contamination pious expression, Sir Julian Pauncefote does not occur. .in taking the people into its confidence. Last week it took a page St. Paul Pioneer Press called on President McKinley of space in the Times of that city to advance forty-two reasons Then, too, rivers which may be a source of drinking water for (Every Morning and Sunday) and asked if he had any objection to why residents should trade at that store instead of Sears, Roebuck many people may become dangerous from drainage into them from it. The president having given hfs & Co. Each reason was a price taken from the Chicago fiirm's surface deposits of foul and dangerous animal and vegetable mat consent, the diplomatic representatives,, in full regalia, led by Pauncefote catalog, and alongside of it was the price charged for the same article ter. OLD GLORY as dean—the farce must have 44 by Loken Bros.—and the comparison was in favor of the To prevent these results the garbage and nightsoil. should be *9 ckused him infinite amusement, especially home merchants. When merchants tell the public what they have rapidly cleaned up as it begins to thaw. The quicker it is removed when he realized how different to offer Sears, Reobuck & Co's. million dollars a day sales will the less danger of the above consequencs exists. this "protest" was from the dwindle considerably.—Baudette Region. All toilet contents within the city limits are required by ordinance one originally planned—called at the —iN to be removed to the city burner and destroyed. There White House and presented this formidable Every True American document. President McKinley, PRESIDENT WILSON'S ADDRESS. have already been some instances of this dangerous material! being should have an American Flag also with a straight face,, received taken out in the night and dumped on open lots, This is both contrary for their home, or their store. the gentlemen, took the paper, The address of President Wilson before the special session of to the city ordinances and jmbst'dangerous to life, as well as You can get a dandy (3x5 cotton, and thanked them for their bunting,. sewed stripes, fast of congress now sitting at Washington rings with the true spirit an insult to common decency. good intentions. "The government colors) American "Flag In the country such nightsoil should be buried dfeeply at a safe of Americanism. Throughout the long months of this war he has of the United States," he said, ^appreciates ABSOLUTELY FREE the humanitarian and disinterested distance from wells. It should tiever be buried where vegetables borne with the assaults upon Americans and the general piracy of character of the communication are to be grown for human consumption, for evident reasons. Germany against the world, patiently, long sufferinglv. All this is by subscribing or securing a now made in behalf of the now at an end. He has taken up the taunting challenge of Germany's new subscription to the Powers named and, for its part, is St. Paul Dispatch autocracy to the democracys of this and other nations. It corrfkHent that equal appreciation will OUR PAST WITH GERMANY had personally insulted the United is to be war, and war with all the men. money, and might this great States the same gentleman must be shown for its own earnest andunselfish or personally offer the amende honorable. endeavors to fulfil a duty (Continued from Last Week). St. Paai Pioneer Press nation can command. The Prince Henry made a ceremonial to humanity by ending a situation) An incident at Hongkong, in the Now that the president has' spoken for this nation it behooves for one year early part of 1898, intensified this illfeeling. call and apologized. He explained the indefinite prolongation of which Darly and Sunday, 94.S9 a year every citizen who has enjoyed the peace and prosperity, the liberty the incident as due to a temporary At that time Germany aspired has become insufferable." Daily only, either* $3.00 a*year and freedom of this nation, to stand unitedly behind him. mental aberration. Although to play a great part in Eastern A newspaper humorist summed up To catch the real spirit actuating President Wilson, every man, he was using the French names of affairs, in pursuit of which ambition this momentuous performance as the other countries, he said, his mind the Kaiser had sent his brother, woman and child who is able should read his war speech to congress. Send your subscription direct to Prince Henry, with a considerably persistently "connoted" the United follows: This speech will live and cank in days to come in a class Dispatch Printing Co* States under its familiar German appellation, fleet. The Kaiser had sped hir brother "Said the Six Ambassadors: 'We with Lincoln's Gettysburg speech. of Vereinigte-Staaten. The farewell in one his characteristically St. Paul, Mian. hop-e.for humanity's sake that you The people of Koochiching county must be united behind our blunder was such a gross one, such flambuoyant speeches instructing wilt not go to war.' Said Mr. McKinley: or bring your order to the office president. There should be no fear or hesitation in being openly an inconceivable violation of international him to display Germany's of this paper and we will send 'We hope if we do go- to decency, that only a mental and clearly with him. This is the least every citizen of this country "mailed fist" in the Orient. At that, it.in for you. war yow will understand it is. for twist of this kind could have possibly time Spanish-Amcrican relations can do. were verging rapidly toward war humanity's sake.' Arid the incidleest accounted for it. Probably the Then it should be up to every available person to do something Drop a postcard for sample one result seemed inevitable— the American people would have accepted was closed." to give cumulative might and strength to the president's arm. We copies. destruction of Spain as a colonial this explanation as satisfactory may not all be able to enlist and fight, but we can do ohter things. power, and Germany, as well as (To be Continued Next Week). had not Germany outraged the Our own patriotism will dictate our duty. other continental" powers, unfavorably United States in other ways .than by regarded the prospect that her Of the few disloyal residents of this country who have taken the mere breaches of etiquette. colonies might fall to the United The extracts from Mr. White's bread and the shelter of this nation, if they are against^ the nation States. Doubtless, part of the duties autobiography indicate the state of at this time, in honor they should return to the country whence of this new German squadron was German feeling during the Spanish Gordon Hats they came. to make "observations" and to stand war. France and Russia were not If we are willing to enjoy the great privileges which others ready to act in the Philippine situation, over friendly but Austria and Germany have purchased for us as a great democracy in the past, even with should the imperial policy decide actually attempted to interfere. on drastic action. The German In this campaign Austria took the the shedding of their own blood to defeat tyrants of'the past, we officers showed their sympathy with lead. The Queen Regent of Spain should be willing'to'suffer for these exalted privileges. Spain and their contempt of the was an Austrian archduchess, a niece Either a man is for this nation or he is against it now. United States in all possible ways. of Emperor Francis Joseph and Governor Burnquist is to be commended for his appointment These insults culminated in a dinner greatly beloved by him. Dynastic in ARE SO WELL KNOWN THAT WELL INFORMED of Mr. Charles M. Babcock of Elk River as state highway commissioner. which Prince Henry gave to the fluence not only persuaded the emperor PEOPLE ALWAYS CONNECT THE NAME, officers of the foreign warships, to champion Spain against the Mr. Babcock was perhaps the most active member- of which was attended by Admiral 'United States, but the spectacle of the former commission and has the well in hand. He is a "GORDON" Work Dewey and other Americans." Following an ancient monarchy going to man of independent means and will nejoy doing the work required WITH HAT PERFECTION. 3K the usual custom, Prince pieces at the blow of a parvenu republic by this important office for the work's sake. Henry, rising, proposed toasts to was also disconcerting to the the nations whose representatives central powers. Be sure you select the style were his guests. Diplomatic etiquette Our Grave Peril in 1898. GERMANY LOOKS TO SOUTH AMERICA. that suits you best, but be just stipulated that^these nations should In those fatal early weeks in April The Allies will not restore to Germany her colonies, and the as sure you select the best hat 1898, preceeding the war, Spain was be mentioned in alphabetical order, ""'IB' "corridor" to the Persian Gulf is now being locked by the British the French names being used. The franticaly rushing from one capital that money can buy—the in Mesopotamia. Shut out of Asia by Russia, Japan and Great first toast was,, therefore, proposed to another imploring assistance in GORDON, $3.00 and $3.50 Britain, shut out of Africa by France and Great Britain, Germany to Germany (Allemagne). Next came her trouble with the United States. About ythe busiest men in Washington England (Angleterre) followed by must turn her eyes somewhere. Whither? Spain (Espagne). Since the French were Von Hengelmuller, .. the The answer is obvious. The Germans themselves say that Other Good Hats—' .... name for the United states is Etats- Austrian ambassador, and Von Holleben,. South America is the next great field to be exploited. In South $2.00 and $2.50 who represented the Kaiser. Unis, the toast to this nation should America Germany will find neither England or France ensconced. have followed that to Espagne. Ignoring Americans did not understand then, Outside the. Guianas, the whole mainland is divided among Latin this, Prince Henry- next proposed and do not understand now, the ALL THE NEW STYLES AND COLORINGS FOR THIS France. Few men were so peril which then overshadowed them., republics, none of them overstrong, even the very prosperous ones SEASON ARE HERE AWAITING YOUR SELECECTION punctilious on diplomatic etiquette We thought that our real enemy was If Germany can secure a goodly portion of South America for Spain our real enemy, however, was as Admiral Dewey, and, at this affront, a sphere of influence, she need not repine over her lost Africas, he rose, with his officers, and a European coalition against us. "You Can Always Do Better" Kiao-Chou and New Guiana. There is Brazil, larger by .two hundred Had Austria and Germany had their quiety left the dinner table, i&p*' thousand square miles than the United States including Alaska. Naturally the incident produced a way the whole of Europe, backed by at 'V its sensation both in Germany and the fleets and armies, would have forbidden Brazil with her coffee, rubber, woods and minerals. There is Argentina, O. M. CARR & CO. United States. Prince Henry sent an us going to war with Spain. as large as all India, as the cis-Mississippian pprtiftn^oMhe Pti?l officer to apologize, but^Admiral England Foils the States, one vast and field. United pasture grain The program fell to the ground Dewey, again the soul of punctiliousness, "THE STORE OF QUALITY" tw Before the war Germany had been diligent in that vineyard. ically refused to join the conspiracy. refused to accept an apology Colombia was virtually her dependency. The southern provinces second-hand. Hfc Royal Highness I Sir Julian Pauncefote was then the