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The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1913-01-17

Mrs. M. E. Campion OF Roman,
a girl, DR.. Putney in attendance.
Miss Josie Peone of Washing
ton, is visiting her aunt Mrs.
Fred Rouillier and other rela-
tives.
John F. Bettorf writes that he
is now located in Spokane and
wants the Pioneer sent to him
there. Sure thing, Mick.
An epidemic of colds seems to
have struck Roman and vicinity,
but aside from this the health of
all the people is excellent.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. NJ. Sterling
and children go to Missoula to-
day for a week Or ten day visit
with relatives and friends.
Fred Rouillier returned from
Missoula Tuesday where he at
tended the funeral of his uncle,
Edward Roulier, who died
there last week.
Morris Platman has purchased
20 feet of ground adjoining the
Roman Harness shop. of Jim
Bonner and will erect building
thereon for his shoe shop.
Joseph C. Spires of St. 1g-
natius, made communication proof
Wednesday in Roman on home
stead in 1920. His witnesses
were Julia Smith and F. A. Cook.
Harvey r. Robedeau of 20-21,
F. G. Hopkins of 20-22. r. A.
Cobban of 21-20 and Arthur Om-
dahl of 21-21, made final commu-
tation proof before the commits
sioner in Roman Saturday last.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. f. Foster are
visiting friends and relatives in
Butte this week, having left for
that city on Saturday last. Mr..
Foster returned home Wednes-
day and Mrs. Foster is expected
the first of next week.
That was a real blizzard which
blew Sunday morning. The
snow was flying faster than any
one has saw it here in the Flat
head for several years. Happily
it did not continue long and the
usual weather conditions again
prevail.
The interior finish, including
the counters and shelving of the
Big Store will be finished in ma
hogany. The shelving and coun-
tiers are being assembled and
Jas. O'Niel and F. NJ. Lorraine
are staining and vanishing at a
lively rate.
Edward Roulier of Missoula.
f.,ther of Rudolph Roulier who
formerly lived here, and uncle of
Fred Rouillier living north of
Roman, died in Missoula last
week. He was an old resident
of this county, having settled
near Frenchtown many years
ago.
Arthur Greathouse who work
ed on the Pioneer about a month
during November and December,
was in town Saturday on his
way to Poison after working on
the Post at St. 1gnatius for the
past two weeks. He is open to
a situation again and is a good
compositor.
E. 7. Murray was In town
Tuesday for the first time since
meeting with the accident while
hauling grain to Dixon. He says
it is strange to him how it hap
pened he did not sustain a brok-
en- leg when the load weighing
$3.50 pounds passed over it.
While still lame he gets around
pretty we'll.
1t is said that there is a scheme
on foot in the senate to ternli-
nate all presidential appointees
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-10-29
Rusine.s Man as inventor

"While in New York recently I WIS.,
tied the Hamburg American line offices
and had the pleasure of meeting M. b..
Claussen, the general passenger agent
said a we'll known Birmingham citizen.
.sHe walked down the street with me
and stepping into a talking machine
store said he had something he want
ed to show me.
"He attached an insignificant look
ing contrivance to the needle of one
of the machines and the result in in
creasing the volume of sound was mar
velous. That is my invention he said,
and / have just put 1t on the market
'I was especially surprised that u
man In his line of business should be
an inventor. He said that he discovered
1t by accident. One day as he started
his machine his finger touched the
needle and it was almost like an cleo
trio shock-the vibration was so vio-
lent. 1t then occurred to him that IL
he could transmit that vibration to
the sounding device 1t would increase
the volume of tone. He set to work
and made over 200 experiments before
he got the right substance for attach
ment. He gets the results from it..
however and I was interested to see
his invention described In detail in the
Scientific American. and last week the
article and illustration were repro
duced in the Literary Digest. 1t is a
very innocent looking devise but l
believe there will be a fortune in it
for him."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-10-29
The Treble CIef Club

''The Treble Clef club. the oldest of
Birmingham's musical organizations, has
started out this season to do especially
good work. said a man who takes in
terest in music. There have been three
rehearsals under the new director, Mr.
Rienzi Thomas. and all the members of
the club are feeling greatly encouraged
over the future of this admirable chorus.
The rehearsals take place in Cable hall.
The next will be on Wednesday at 1880
a. m.
Mrs. William e. Allen is the president
of the Treble Clef. The chorus now num-
bers about 90, but 1t will soon be aug
mented to 40.
"One excellent feature of this organiza-
ton is the care taken in selecting voices.
Members must have not only musical tai
ent but must have a certain amount of
musical education, and they must be good
sight readers"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-10-29
POINTED PARAGRAPHS

From the Chicago News.
Some home runs are made ON sewing
machines.
Woman's vanity is largely due to man S
flattery.
Wisdom comes with years--if folly
leaves room for it.
When two dentists form a partnership
they should pull together.
There are fools and hopeless fools: the
latter tell all they know.
The most exclusive people in the world
are in solitary confinement.
The best you can say of the average
man is. HE tried to do his duty"
Don't waste time explaining your ac-
tions; people prefer to draw their own
conclusions.
During the courtship she. reads poetry to
him, but after marriage she reads him
the riot act.
There always room at the top--which
reminds us that ball gowns should be re-
vised upward
It's up to the promoter of get-rich-
quick scheme to keep a get-away-quick
plan on file for use in case OF emer-
gency.
any serious attention to her husband is
between their wedding day and the ar
rival of the first baby.
What girl likes about sitting on a
park bench in the moonlight with a young
man is that the moon may dodge behind
= cloud at any moment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-10-29
UNDERWOOD AT HOME

Houston Post: Congressman Oscar w.
Underwood was met by 5000 of his fellow
citizens upon his return to his home at
Birmingham Thursday from Washington.
The crowd was spontaneous outpourng
without regard to political affiliations.
Underwood is a statesman and a patriot
not a near-statesman and make-believe
patriot. He has served his state and ma
ton well in the lower house of Congress,
and il Alabamians are wise he will be
elected to the upper branch of Congress.
Troy Messenger: Oscar Underwood Is
the hero of the hour in Birmingham now
Twin City Telegram: birmingham did
herself proud in the manner in which she
honored her distinguished representative
on his return home Friday, after having
made record In the special session of
Congress that has been surpassed by few
If any men-that of successfully plotting
the new tariff bill through and seeing it
become law.
Savannah News: How Birmingham
was indicated on the majority leaders ar
rival in his home city Friday to begin his
campaign for United States senator. A
parade more than mile long. every man
on foot, escorted the democratic House
leader to his home. That Mr.. Underwood
deeply appreciated his rousing reception
is shown by his remark that he consid-
cred 1t more of an honor than to have
been elected President of the United
States. Mr.. Underwood will plunge at
once into his campaign and expects to be
absent from Washington at least
month.
Chattanooga Times: Underwood is at
home and the Birmingham papers are
jumping up and down, shouting and show
ing other signs of a conniption fit Our
Oscar" certainly has a strangle hold on
the press of the Magic City
Macon Telegraph: Underwood is back
in Birmingham and the sanest citizens of
that city are tearing their hair to do him
honor.
Pensacola News: Now that Oscar I'm
derwood has reached Alabama, an honest
opinion from Mr.. Hobson relative to the
reception accorded the democratic House
leader would be highly interesting.
Memphis Commercial-Appeal. When
Underwood reached Birmingham he was
to be given a great whistling ovation
Everybody who could quicker was ex-
pected to join the tune. However, they
were not whistling just to keep up his
courage He is not scared TO death" of
Hobson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-10-29
Alabama Land Congress

The Alabama Land congress, which
meets here next week-Tuesday,
Wednesday and Thursday-will bring
together a large number of represen-
tative men. Nearly every successful
farmer who is engaged in agriculture
on an extensive scale will be present.
Many educators will take part in the
discussions, and six railroad presidents
and a number OF other high railroad
officials will participate in the pro-
ceedings of the congress.
There is promise Of large general
attendance. Including delegates and
visitors, the number present at the
opening meeting will probably total
between 5000 and 1000. While scien-
tific agriculture will claim large atten-
ton in the congress, other questions
touching the material development of
this state will receive due considera-
tion
There has been wonderful progress
in Alabama during the last three or
four years in various branches of farm
industry. More cotton is raised to the
acre than in former years. Corn and
hay, which a short while ago were al.
most negligible quantities in Alabama,
have come to be highly valuable crops.
1t used to be that the whole crop of
the state amounted to only about
30000,000 bushels. This years crop
will reach 65,000,e0O to 10000 900
bushels. There is every reason why
1t should in the next two or three
years cross the 100,000,000 mark. The
alfalfa belt in Alabama is especially
adapted to producing several crops a
year, and among alfalfa growers great
enthusiasm is manifested.
Alabama lands have been fairly we'll
advertised, and many home-seekers
have settled on small farms; but a
very large proportion of the fertile
lands of this state remain uncultivated.
The immigration movement should be
pushed The railroads are doing much
now in this direction, but, after all, the
greatest number of home seekers will
probably come from the north.
The Land congress will give fe-
newed impetus to the upbuilding of the
agricultural section of Alabama.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-10-29
"New York Harry"

The state has no vestige of right to
keep Jim Rooney, or Harry Petit, or
'New York Harry" or whoever he
may be, locked up indefinitely in the
Jefferson county jail. This poor devil
now has been lying in cell for two
years on charge of murder. Yet when
the case was called in the criminal
court this week the state wasn't
ready"
Judge Fort will be commended by
most citizens for serving notice that
he will insist upon the prosecution
having its witnesses on hand Novem-
ber IA. If they are not there, the case
will be nolle pressed.
"New York" Harry may have killed
Policemen Kirkley and Adams dozen
years ago. If he is guilty, he should
pay the penalty, and the fact that al
ready two men have been hanged fol
the crimes has nothing to do with it
But it is the business of the state tc
prove him guilty. If it fails to do So
"New York Harry" or Harry Petit
or Jim Rooney, or whoever he may
be, is as much entitled to his liberty
as any man who is not poor and
friendless.
Postoffice Inspector Gregory was
the only important witness who ap-
peared for the state Monday. Here is
q man whose duties call him from one
end of the nation to the other. He
may be working in Miami today and
Seattle next week. Yet he answered
to his name. Why couldn't other wit
nesses do so?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-10-29
TELEPHONE
Bell (private exchange connecting ail
departments), Main 1900.
Handy -dandy, which In the Justice
which is the theft king Lear.
Sulzer a Sensation

William Sulzer, ousted as governor
of New York as the result of i'm
reachment proceedings arising from
his using. for speculation in Wall
street sums contributed for his cam
paign expenses, is now candidate on
the progressive ticket for the legisla-
ture in his home district, and every
where he appears he is greeted by en-
fic has been stopped for blocks around
the place where he is speaking. The
ovations rendered Sulzer--a man one
would naturally suppose disgraced-
no doubt are responsible for this eX-
cellent bit of satire found in the edi-
torial columns of the New York Sun:
This city awaits with impatience the
conclusion of the lingering proceedings
in the case of a renowned Pittsburg
hero, at present detained in New
Hampshire. The governor of that state
should bow to public opinion and no
longer keep from the martyr of injus
tice his long delayed reward Woud
the courts of New York state, the au-
thorities of Matteawan dare to claim
him, save to dismiss him to popular
vindication and applause? A great
political future should be his.
The stainless champion of domestic
and social purity, the victim of judicial
tyranny, he needs no other credentials
TO favor. Yet the crazier he is and talks
the wilder the wave of enthusiasm that
will swell around him.
For obvious technical reasons he
should strengthen his commanding posi-
tion by giving ample evidence by per-
formance of a talent for falsehood, per-
jury and embezzlement. So equipped and
so recommended, a triumphal reception
and political career will be insured him.
1t must be admitted that for piece
of irony this is superb, but will it be
effective? 1t will not. 1t is shooting
far over the head of the man in the
New York street. And the esteemed
Sun is not the family newspaper of
the ''same old Bills" district, anyhow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-10-29
Hog Clubs Next

Alabama's farmer boys are fast
learing the lessons of modern eco
nomic efficiency. They have been for
few years past showing the way in
corn production. They have made three
ears of corn grow where none grew
before, and, far more than this, they
have begun to realize that there's no
use of rushing off to town as soon as
grown if they want to achieve success
in life.
Grand work has been done by the
boy corn growers. Now they are be-
ginning to look upon this crop as raw
material, and are preparing to in
crease their earnings by turning it
into the finished product. Hence the
hog clubs.
A boys hog club is being organized
in Etowah county, and will be in full
operation this winter. A large num-
ber of boys have signified their inten-
ton of becoming members, and the
benefits cannot be doubted. The club
will be under the direction of the
United States department of agricul-
ture, and will be given every aid and
encouragement by State Commission
er Kolb and his office. The day will
be glorious one which sees corn
clubs and hog clubs in every rural
beat in Alabama.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-10-29
Suppressing "The Suffragette"

New York's police department has
forbidden the sale of "The Suffrag-
ette," a weekly paper issued by the
militants of England and which made
its appearance in this country with
Mrs. Pankhurst. OF the organ the New
York Herald declares ''it reeks with
irdecencies put forth under the guise
of arguments for crusade in behalf
of women. It's circulation
does harm to the suffragette cause,
harm to womanhood and harm to gem
eral decency."
When first hawked in the streets of
Gotham "The Suffragette" attracted
little attention. Then the fact that it
was filled with pruriency became
bruited, and this was artfully adver-
tised by the Pankhurst following.
Sales of the sheet became enormous,
and it was bought, not for it's argu-
ments, but for its bald discussion of
sex problems, which, by the way, could
have no possible place in politics.
"The Suffragette" seems to be just
part of Mrs. Pankhurst's money get
ting campaign. Its sale should be for
hidden everywhere in this country.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-10-29
The Erwin Pope Joke

The Erwin Pope case would tickle
the risibilities' of a mummy, if the
mummy's risibilities didn't have more
subtle things to be tickled about.
Judge Coleman has held that the at
torneys for the negro have better
idea of the meaning of the word
Forthwith" than have the learned
counsel for the state, and has quashed
the indictment upon which Pope was
last arraigned.
It was expected that the Pope case
would take up the time Of the An
niston criminal court Monday, Tues
day and Wednesday, but the lawyers
for the defense hit the bulls eye with
THAR first fire Of technicality. so the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-10-29
IN HOTEL LoBBIEs
Regarding Auditorium,

IF the commissioners would build the
auditorium in one of the city parks the
price of lot purchased elsewhere could
be put In the building" said P. B. Grace.
IF there is any question as to the le-
gality of using one of the parks for such
a purpose the legislature could grant the
right. The auditorium in a park would
be a refuge in a rain, especially when the
band is playing in the summer. The keep
er of the park could be the caretaker
of the auditorium, thus saving the sal
ary of man, and also saving ON insur-
ance. Various property holders will no
doubt try to have the auditorium located
on or near their property, and If the city
selects one of the central parks as site
1t will obviate much pickering and Bit
terness."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-10-29
UNDERWOOD AND SUFFRAGE

From the Montgomery Advertiser.
The Advertiser is in receipt Of the fol-
lowing query from a citizen of Opelika:
Editor The Advertiser:
"Will you please let the people know
how Oscar Underwood stands on woman
suffrage? Does he hold that woman
should vote and rule this country? Please
let us hear through your columns.
u. H. HUTCHANN."
Mr.. Underwood has always taken the
position, he states to The Advertiser,
that whenever the white women of Ala
bama want to vote he will lend them his
support in securing state legislation on
the subject. But last winter he told a
woman suffrage leader of national prom
inence that he would oppose to the end
any legislation by Congress on this ques-
ton. He is utterly unwilling for the Fed
eral Congress to dabble in the question Of
suffrage.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-10-29
RIGHTS AND DUTY

,From the Tuscaloosa News
If there is no objection from outside
papers we will settle the Underwood
Hobson contest in this state.-Montgom-
cry Journal.
Paragraphs and editorials somewhat
similar In thought to the foregoing para
graph have been more or less common
in some of the daily and weekly papers
of the state since Oscar Underwoods an
nouncement for the United States SEN
ate In opposition to Captain Hobson. The
editors evidently resent the fact that edi-
torial writer's and others outside Of the
state should take an interest In the
outcome of the race between the two dis
tinguished Alabamians who are seeking
election to the Senate.
This attitude, 1t occurs to US, is alto
gether mistaken. 1t shows a narrowness
of mind and shortness of vision that does
little credit to ffle editors who express
such opinions. If the contest were for a
state office, there might be some justice
in feeling that outsiders should Keep
quiet, even though that position would
be questionable.
But the election of senator is not a
merely local matter; it is an event of ma
tional Importance. For the senators are
concerned primarily with national affairs.
California, Maine and every state In the
union has a perfect right to feel keenly
interested In the outcome OF the Under
wood-Hobson race, and the editors Of the
country at large are entirely within the
bounds of propriety In expressing their
choice for the Alabama senatorship. And
If Alabama voters are wise they will be
glad to have the estimates of outsiders
upon the worth of the services of the two
candidates to the nation.
1t is Alabama's right to send whomso-
ever she pleases to the Senate, just as 1t
Is South Cardinals. 1t is the right of the
individual voter apart from his right to
vote for the man who he believes in his
sober Judgment will fill the office in ques-
ton most effectively in the interest OF all
the people. And SO 1t Is the bounded
duty of Alabama to elect to the United
States Senate the man who is best fitted
to render the greatest service to the
country as a whole. That is a con-
clusion that clear thinking cannot get
around
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-10-29
Lnrger Arms Needcd

''The United States may not have to
invade Mexico, but We certainly need a
larger regular army than we have to-
day. said a veteran of two wars. II was
10 years old when the civil war hegan, and
] served almost four years during that
bloody strife / volunteered for the Span
ish-American war, and while did not see
much service, / was present at all the roll
calls.
Should we have To go TO war with
Mexico I would promptly respond to any
volunteer CALL for 1 am still in excellent
health and am able to perform any hard
military duty. Bu. / think the United
States should have a much larger standing
army than it has The enlisted strength
is now about $4,000. A large proportion
OF the army Is distributed between the
Philippines and Hiwaii. Our regular
army is more efficient now than ever; but
If the worst comes to the worst, and we
have to invade Mexico, we could not
mobilize more than $1,000 men. The army
should be increased to at last 100GlV.
That might give us about 1900 more on
the mainland. In other words. instead cf
5000 ready for Mexico, we would have
5000; and with 5000 we could Come very
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-10-29
SUPPORT LAND CONGRESS

From the Rockford Chronicle.
The land congress to- be held In Bir-
mingham, beginning November 4. will be
largely attended. 1t is endorsed by tho
leading men and the press of the state.
It's greatest purpose is to draw the atten-
tion of the farmers throughout the coun-
try to the vast amount OF fertile lands in
this state that are unoccupied and induce
people desiring homes to come and oc-
cupy them.
Our lands are like goods In an unadver-
tised store; they are here but only a few
people know either their quantity or quail
ity The congress will advertise our lands
and attract the home seeker to them.
The west has for many years been get
ting the cream of immigration because
1t was advertised and Alabama was not.
Our people have been slow to give UP old
ideas and adopt the new. Landlordism
has impoverished the agricultural inter-
ests OF this state. Men become land poor
and cuss the tax collector, when IL they
would unite In an effort to build up the
country they could market our surplus
lands. double the value of the remainder
and reduce our taxes by making the Idle
land produce its share of the taxable
wealth. Population would become dense.
schools would flourish and good roads
could be maintained and many conven-
fences could be had that cannot be sup
ported by sparely populated community.
Let us all join in the effort. Let us all
support the Land congress.
Col Felix L. Smith has been appointed
as one of governors delegates to the
congress and will represent the state from
Coosa. He will be in the senate Of the
Land congress.