^"3s ¥f *,, vn- -w-?* f* ,-sf. ._•,* '.j ^2%^.5-K. ., uj--. '%. H- INTERNATIONAL FALLS PRESS "I PAGE TWO OUR PAST admiral understood all the niceties suited Admiral Dewey at Hongkong ing said, "If I had only had a/fleet of his situation. His first difficulties in 1898—to make a visit in the interest I would have taken Uncle Sam by \wm WITH CERMANY with the Germans arose over their the scruff of the neck." The behavior of better Gefman-American feeling. of his fleet at Manila, though it did failure to understand the merits of The Americans turned out in *1? this blockade. According to law the not actually succeed in doing anything large numbers to see the prince I?': (Concluded from Last Week). blockading admiral controls the harbor so violent as this, constantly German-Americans raised their even war ships can enter or demonstrated its ambition to go to "hochs" wherever he appeared and Afterward, when Germany adopted extremes. Only Admiral Dewey's leave only with his permission, and the German societies held a huge Sh"-.' a policy of conciliation toward they occupy such anchorages as he M- sagacity,_energy and sense of his Fackezug—torchlight parade—in his the United States instead of the nation's dignity prevented. assigns them. honor. His royal highness behaved mailed fist, she attempted to explain commendably in democratic fashion, German Insolence at Manila Bay Now Admiral Dewey's hobby, next away her part in this international showing himself a master of American But, one fine day, into Manila Bay to seamanship, was international episode. Unfortunately the Kaiser's slang, using with skill and appropriateness law. The navy regarded him as one came the German cruiser Irene, official acts, after war began, are such phrases.as "It's of its greatest experts on^ that subject. steamed grandly past Dewey's flag things that Americans can never a cinch," "Not on your life," "Hustle," When, after defeating the ship, the Olympia, and anchored in iorget. .Mr. William Roscoe Thayer, and "Get busy." Looking back a place selected by herself. Dewey, Spanish squadron at Manila, he established in his recently published "Life of on this visit now, it seems that it the blockade, the American believing this violation of sea manners John Hay," quotes the Kaiser as hav­ was made more as an attempt to was caused merely by ignorance, promote Pan-Germanism in the United ignored it. One morning at States, than as a sincere tribute three o'clock, another ship bearing to the nation. However, neither the German flag- was picked up by Prince Henry, nor exchange professors, a searchlight. By the time Vice Admiral nor Germanic museums allayed von Diedrich arrived Germany the resentment of Spanish war had a squadron of five vessels days, nor converted American opinion at Manila. Germany's naval forces to approval of the Kaiser and indeed, had greater strength in the his system of government, though it Philippines than had those of the was not realized that the cultivation United States. This large fleet in itself of our friendship by Germany had constituted an unfriendly act. a sinister side. The Germans who T"\VT England, which had infinitely greater on a "ready-to-wear" had left the fatherland for America interests in the islands, at no time Florsheim and know the had received scant attention from had more than three. When Dewey Germany until about the time of the satisfaction that a scientifically paid his call of ceremony of von visit of Prince Henry. From that built shoe will give. Dietrich, he alluded to the size of time on they were in every way encourage the German squadron. Correct style and perfect fit for to keep up their German Outstanding! "I am here by order of the Kaiser, In every community the affiliations, a policy which was designed every foot—reasonably priced. sir," replied Vice-Admiral von Diedrich, name Certain-teed stands conspicuously for to make effective the ingenious in his most Germanic manner. quality, good value, satisfaction, and fair dealing. Delbruck law of 1913 by which The Philippine insurrectionists, a man born in Germany or even of $5.50, $6.00, $7.00 who were then co-operating with German parentage, who had become the United States, were preparing an American citizen could still be a to make an attack on the Isla Grande German and owed his allegiance to Markowitz & Summerfield in Subig bay. They desisted when the the fatherland. This law was passed Paints and Varnishes German cruiser Irene threatened to in the mistaken belief that if ever shell them. At this Dewey sent the Clothiers trouble arose between the United Raleigh and the Concord, their decks pos get their quality from the would not be possible if we States and Germany the German element cleared for action, with instructions character of materials used in id ut had to depend upon an exclusive in the United States would to drive off the Irene and take the their manufacture and from paint organization side with Germany. This was slander Spanish position. When the American the exactness with which upon the loyalty of Americans to market our paints and ships entered the bay at a furious they are mixed. of German extraction, but there is varnishes. speed the Irene put on full no question but that Germany thot The formula of ingredients steam and departed. CERTAIN-TEED Paints it could depend upon them. 1 E International Falls Abstract Co. rinted on the label shows and Varnishes are guaranteed But Germany's most offensive act Mr. Herbert Bayard Swope, recently onestly and unmistakably took place on the day Dewey started to give satisfaction. This back from Berlin, in his extremely the real worth of the paint his bombardment of Manila. As guarantee is backed by the BURDICK, KREMER & KING, Proprietors. enlightening book, Inside Dewey's squadron started to take up enormous resources of the Modern, up-to-date machinery the German Empire," gives the following its position before the batteries of Certain-teed Products Corporation. eliminates the uncertainties picture of the German idea oi ABSTACTS, REAL ESf ATE AND INSURANCE Cavite, the German squadron followed German Americans: of mixing by hand and its rear. When Dewey stopped Collections, Conveyancing and Loans insures absolute conformity "How strong Germany believes Whether you do your own the Germans also stopped. No one, to the experts' printed herself to be in America can be seen painting or employ a pro* even today, knows what those manouvers J. E. BURDICK, Manager. formula. in any of the political maps issued Sessional painter your interests meant, opinion dividing as to by the Pan-Germanic League, on will be best served if whether von Diedrich meant to be The price of CERTAINTEEI) International Falls, Minnesota which a great blob of ink indicates merely insulting or whether it was you insist upon getting Paints and Varnish* the residence in America of the nine his plan to fire on the American CERTAIN-TEED Paints es is based on the most illions of German birth or parentage. ships—to open war' for the German and Varnishes. favorable manufacturing, Tiiose making up this number capture of the Philippines. Now followed distributing and selling are claimed as indirect members'of Any good dealer can sell you an episode that will long be THE STUBEE costs, plus a margin of profit the league, who are, or ought to be CERTAIN-TEED Paints and remembered in our navy. The three smaller than is generally as the Pan-Americans see it, ready Varnishes. If be doesn't carry them British ships came along and took customary. This low price at all times to do Germany's bidding. in stock, he can get them for you. up a position between the American A It is the belief of these PanAmericans and the German squadrons. Von Certain-teed Roofing that through their farflung Sash and Door Factory Diedrich could not fire without hitting membership some day German the English men-or-war. If Von For factories, office buildings, farm buildings, garages, etc., CERTAIN-TEED Is the efficient roof. It costs less to bay, less to lay, and less per year of It is Kultur will dominate the world. UfeT Diederich had ever intended to open light-weight, clean, sanitary, weather-proof, and fire retard* ant. For residences CERTAIN-TEED Slate Surfaced Shingles "Not only does Germany believe hostilities, this little action chilled IS NOW OPEN FOR BUSINESS have all advantages of CEKTAIN-TEEDRbil Boofing, pins the that her political strength in this artistic beauty. CERTAIN-TEED is gnanptped for 6,10 or his ardor soon after three of his 15 years, according to thickness (1,2 or 8 ply). vessels disappeared. country is great enough to make the If yon are building, or need new roof, it will pay yoo to investigate CERTAIN-TEED before deciding iipon any type of We Are Well Equipped to do All Kinds of American government take it into Prince Henry's Visit. roof. Sold by leading dealers all over the world. consideration, if not to make it actually All these things explains the suspicion CERTAIN-TEED PRODUCTS CORPORATION MILLWORK subservient to the Wilhelmstrasse, and even unfriendliness with General Roofing Mff.Co^ GreggVarnish Co^ but the belief goes further. which Americans have since regarded and you will make no mistake by getting Mound City Paint Jk Color Co. One prominent member of the government Germany. Since then, the Kaiser their prices before ordering elsewhere Now York Chicago Philadelphia St. Louie told the ambassador he had has sought to gain their friendship Cleveland Pittsburgh Detroit Buffalo Milwaukee Cincinnati New Orleans Los Angelee been informed that America would Minneapolis he sent over his brother, Prince Kumi Citr Scattl* Indianapolis Atlanta Richmond Building and Contracting a' Specialty Dee Nashville Salt Lelie City not risk a war with Germany, because Grand Rapids Moiaes Houston Henry—the same man who had in- Duluth London Sydney Havana 'there were five hundred thous All Work Guaranteed and trained Germans ready to bear irstin arms in the United States against LARS STUBEE, Prop. the American government.' 'There may be,' was Gerard's 2nd Ave. and 6th St Phone 50 quick response, 'but there are five hundred thousand lamp posts in America to hang them up on in case they ever try it.'" One Man Korse Power In 1914 the Kaiser again made an effort to test the Monroe doctrine and again got another European nation The most complete line of land clearing machines In the Gordon Hats world. No matter how difficult your stump problem may be, A money to set the stage for him. For The Kirttin Stamp there is a Kirstin to solve it. Im back bond. Poller has paid -years the financial affairs of Haiti Horse Power Pullers, many models, for the deeply imbedded A 15-year my 60 acres that are roots of all kinds and sizes, and the big fields of many now worth (100 an had been in a deplorable condition guarantee stumps Machines that clear your land rapidly and economically—that acre. r~ will pull anything they tackle. a a and steadily getting worse, so that —W. T. TOMLIN in. One Man Stump Pullers get the biggest stumps, too. One breakage. A Illinois Citr. the interest on loans to French and man can carry, set and work them with ease. Horses unnecessary warranted come in two types, dram and dutch. German bankers ceased to be paid. of saving Horse Power machines equipped with the new triple power My Kirstin has pulled This led to a situation calling for from 10% to device which greatly increases the pulling power, without over 500 stumps, strain on man, norse or machine. One Man Pullers equipped some oi them with 50% over some kind of intervention. Under with double leverage which gives an ordinary farm boy a tap-roots ft down 7 a ARE SO WELL KNOWN THAT WELL INFORMED giant's power. The automatic take-up, a great time-saver, is Into granite. It sore the Monroe Doctrine if there was to methods. A cam pull. on all machines, one man power and horse power. be any intervention it would have to PEOPLE ALWAYS CONNECT THE NAME, profit sharing Send Today for Our New Free Book— —C.S.MeMIt.UN be America. Nevertheless in 1914, the plan. Tollock. Idaho Thm Cold in Yoar Stamp Land" "GORDON" French government made representations «n »1miIm tmt It gtw wlmfch faifuMMSlim H«A«iI1mi^ It Mh all Am •boot Kinttn HM of pollen-toe most eonpleU in the world-ud explatoKlmi"Berri™ town free at Washington of their desire WITH HAT PERFECTION. at to ell owners of Kirs tin Machines, it has many photographs stumps that tbs Kirstin has puUd. and fatten Crom the men who palled them. Daa't bayaTpaUer ontfl yoa read this book. to participate in the regulation ttHMUuSSB Big Money to thoae who Order Early. TO fattboyow In awry locality offer a special opportunity to Join we In our profit sharing plaiv. Wo on just a willingness to show yocr Kirstin to your neighbora. Don't of the Haitian customs, and a certain Tilling E|5f*'t jiit send thecoopon today. Be sure you select the style largea* stup niterMtaaBMtams 3002 official in the state department A. J. KIRSTIN COMPACT Mail St, EscMsks, tettaWerl* Mich. that suits you best, hut be Just represented to the French ambassador in a written dispatch that it was Kintim Hon* as sure you select the best hat Tfcs 1Mb Mel "natural and desirable that one of Arfbr srta rid el ateapo that money can buy—the •Aw tribs. Gek the three officials in charge should be a Frenchman. GORDON, $3.00 and $3.50 Although the state Department promptly repudidated this semi-official Other Good Hats— statement as-having no authority, Bend mo a freo $2.00 and $2.50 copy of "The GOM nevertheless in July, 1914, the In Year 8tnmp French charge d'affaires still maintained tOnHnOnmMm Dram Typm Machine that the French had some ALL THE NEW STYLES AND COLORINGS FOR THIS nitudergiht to join in control of the SEASON ARE HERE AWAITING YOUR SELECECTION Haitian customs because of the magnitudte of French investments in that country, and argued that neither "You Can Always Do Better" the United States nor any other nation ought to be accorded preferential Below are the names of some of your neighbors who have Kirstin Pullers, and will gladly demonstrate O. M. CARR & CO. them for you. Call upon them—see their machines. If you cannot call, write or telephone. They will treatment. *4 cheerfully tell you the advantages of owning a Kirstin. In the same month, July, 1914, Germany. LOUIS RODE, Laurel, Minn. also made a proposition for customs control of Haiti. In this "THE STORE OF QUALITY" (Continued pn Page Two)