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The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1914-10-23
The Home Paper

Ex-Governor Francis once said
the following of newspapers:
Each year the local paper gives
from $500 to $1,000 in free lines
to the community in which it is
located. No other agency can or
will do this. The editor, in pro-
portion to his means, does more
for his town than any other ten
men, and in all fairness he ought
to be supported-no because you
like him or admire his writings,
but because the local paper is
the best investment a community
can make. 1t may not be bril-
liantly edited or crowded with
thought, but financially it is of
more benefit to the community
than the preacher or teacher.
Understand me, | do not mean
mentally, and yet on moral ques-
tions you will find most of the
papers on the right side. Today
the editor of the local papers do
the most for the least money OF
any people on earth.'
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1914-10-23
CLASSY BASE BALL GAME
IN M|SSOULA TOMORROW

On Saturday, Oct. "a, at Mis-
soula, the base ball fans of West
ern Montana will have the oppor-
tunity Of seeing some of the
brightest stars of the baseball
armament in action. A team
from the National and one from
the American league are making
a trip to Honolulu and a stopover
will be made in Missoula where
they will play at Campbell park.
The game will probably be called
at 200 O'Clock in the afternoon
and it is believed that many out
of-town people will avail them
selves of the chance to see the
real class in base ball.
There has been some change
in the lineup as sent out ahead
of the two teams, Mor!arity of
Detroit now plaping short stop
instead of third base. Pitcher
James of the Boston Braves, one
of the heroes Of the recent world
series, and our own Leslie Bush,
former Missoula pitcher, will be
with the visitors.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1914-10-23
Suffragists Hold Meeting

The advocates of equal suf-
frage had an inning in Roman
Wednesday night, when Miss
Anna Kennedy and Miss Batten'
Pool, both of London, England,
addressed a meeting in the
Methodist church. Little notice
had been given and as a conse-
quence the attendance was not
as large as it would have been
under more favorable circum-
stances. The addresses were
instructive and were listened to
with much interest and the suf-
fragists of Roman feel that their
cause was greatly benefited.
Both ladies made most favorable
impressions. Mrs. A. M. Ster-
ling and Mrs. l. M. Brandjord
accompanied the ladies to St. Ig-
natius yesterday morning, where
a meeting was to have been held
last night.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1914-10-23
RATES ILLEGAL
SAYS COMMISSION

The Interstate Commerce COM
mission, in deciding a case in
volving grain rates from Mon
tana to the east, begun by the
Montana railroad commission,
held:
THE reasonableness or un-
reasonableness of freight rates
can not be gagged solely by the
ability or inability Of shippers,
under depressed market condi-
tions, to market their products
with profit under existing rates. !"
1t was further held that the
rates assailed were not unreason-
able. Violations of the long-and-
short-haul provision Of the law,
found to exist on the Great Nor
thern between Great Falls and
Billings, were ordered corrected.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1914-10-23
The Town Pump

A good place to feel the civic
pulse is at the public drinking
trough. The ebb and flow of
animal life, as it quenches its
thirst at the public fountain,
gives us an estimate of the
wealth, population and prosper
ity of the community; the char
acter, habits and occupations of
the people and the utility, pleas
ures and hardships of it's citi-
zens. There is no better place
to study the progress of the
community than at the town
pump.
Every village in Montana
should have a town pump and
every city with waterworks
should have a drinking fountain
where a stream Of pure running
water freely dispenses Adams
Ale to the thirsty populace. Pure
water and plenty Of it is a good
community builder.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1914-10-23
Odd Bits of News

Lexington, Ky.-Senator Ollie
M. James, has offered through
the Kentucky 1lliteracy Com
mission, a prize of $50 to the
teacher who teacher the best
moonlight school this year. The
best school is to beselected by
comparing general results, num-
ber enrolled, average attend
ance, illiterates taught and gen.
eral interest.
Orange, N. J.-Ediscn has a
new invention, the telescribe.
which records both sides of a
telephone conversation. The
telephone is equipped with two
receivers and two transmitters.
One is used by the talker and
the others are connected with
photographic records, which
take down every sound made on
the wire.
Washington, D. C. The post
master-general is advocating a
new plan to put the entire rural
mail service into the contract
class, as has been the policy with
the so-called Star routes. By
doing this the government would
save twenty million dollars a
year.
Cleveland, O.-At a recent
meeting of the Legislative Com
mittee of the Ohio State Auto
mobile association it was decided
to introduce bills at the next ses-
sion of the legislature for the
following purposes: Requiring
all vehicles to carry lights at
night; requiring auto tail lights
to be green instead Of red; re-
ducing dealers license to $40 and
requiring the elimination Of head
light glares.
Atlanta, Ga. Mrs. G. B.
Lindsay, corresponding secretary
of the Civic League of America,
startled her audience at the
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1914-10-23
The Old Man

Boys, when you speak Of your
father don't call him the "old
man." OF course you are older
now than when you were taught
to call him father. >" You are
much smarter than you were
then, you are much more manly
looking, your clothes fit you bet
ter, your hat has a more modern
shape and your hair is combed
differently, in short, you are
"f1yer' than you were then.
Your father has a last years
coat, two-year old hat and a
vest of still older pattern. He
can't write such an elegant note
as you can and all that, but don't
call him "old man." Call him
father. "For years he has teen
hustling around to get things to-
gether, he has been held to the
thorny path of uphill industry,
and the brightest half of his life
has gone from him forever. He
loves you, though he goes along
without saying much about it,
therefore be not so ungrateful.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1914-10-23
WHY FARMERS SHOULD
FIGHT CONSOLIDATION
W. {. Harmon Points Out Plan
Will Postpone Teaching Of
f.. Farming in Schools.

"When the matter of consolidating
the state educational institutions
was first brought up in the Thirteenth
Legislative Assembly, of which l was
member, the proposed bill carried a
provision for a million-dollar bond is.
sue to finance consolidation. Later
this was cut from the bill for strategic
reasons. There is no doubt, however,
but that il consolidation carries the
next step will be million dollar bond
issue and greatly increased taxation,
to effect consolidation and to support
the university.
Like every farmer was interested
in the action the farmers took at their
state meeting at Helena, when they
resolved that we urge upon the leg
islature the enactment of such law as
will result in the teaching of agricul-
ture and manual training in the pub
lie schools of the state, including the
high schools, either through the teach.
ers, county agents or otherwise az
may seem most expedient.'
Il am convinced that if consolida.
ton carries the resultant expense viii,
postpone indefinitely the realization OF
the plan of the farmers to have agri.
culture taught in the public schools
For that reason, If for no other, | an
deeply opposed to the present move tc
have our institutions of higher educa.
ton consolidated, and l believe other
Montana farmers, upon reflection, will!
see it as ! dow. T.. Harmon, For.
Instruction.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1914-10-23
SENATOR HENRY |. MYERS
TO VISIT ROMAN OCT. 27

Through the efforts of the Ro-
nan Democratic club, Senator
Henry L. Myers will come to Re-
nan on Tuesday, October 27, and
speak in the opera house that
night. He will be accompanied
by Hon. Chas. H. Hall of Mis-
soula, and both will talk on ma
tional politics. Roman feels
highly honored by having our
distinguished senator as a guest
and public speaker and in addi-
ton to pure politics we will prob
ably hear from the Senator much
of local interest.
Many vexatious questions have
arisen to confront the home
steader on the reservation during
the past four years, and Senator
Myers has been appealed to often
for aid in Strengthening out the
tangles. During his talk here
next Tuesday night the people Of
Roman and the reservation would
be pleased to hear from him in
regard to some of these matters,
and also of reservation matters,
from a Washington viewpoint,
in general. In this respect we
do not expect Senator Myers to
disappoint them. He has been
on the job continuously since he
went to Washington and has been
of much service to his con-
stituents in this locality. Be
sure to come out and hear him.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1914-10-23
Tax-Gatherer Is Busy

1.-TWO years ago mills were run
ming, trains were running, can
didates were running. Today
only the candidates are running.
Two years ago men were busy,
money was busy. Today the
taxgatherer is busy
In these words Representative
Langley in congress described
in detail the situation which ex-
listed two years ago and that
which exists today. The man
who feels that his present taxes
are not sufficient should vote the
democratic ticket this fall. 1t
promises relief in the form of a
tax of $100, O00,0 900 to cover up
the fact that the Underwood
tariff bill has caused a deficit of
that amount in the governments 5
revenue, made greater still by
the extravagant expenditures of
the present congress.
In the latter connection it is
worthy of note that President
Wilson has never by word or
sign indicated to congress that
they should observe economy in
any line,
In truth, the tax gatherer is
busy, and mostly he is a demo-
crat. Adv.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1914-10-23
Gov. Stewards Blunder

Governor Stewart wants the
power to summarily remove, with
out trial, every city and county
official in the state. He also wants
a new state constabulary behind
him. If a democratic legislature
is elected this fall he will ask it
to enact this legislation for him.
The wishes of the governor
regarding these matters were
made public by him in his open
ing address of the campaign at
Lewistown recently. Governor
Stewards words, reported ver-
batim by the Fergus County
Argus, follows:
Il want especially to urge the
election of the democratic legis-
lative ticket. | have in view
some legislation giving the gov
ernor the power of summarily
discharging any city or county
official and without trial before
his discharge.
II wish also that a state con-
stabulary be formed from all the
sheriffs, deputy sheriffs, con-
stables, game wardens, stock in
spectors and all police officers.
This constabulary is to be under
the orders of a state captain of
police, but to be under salary
only to the respective counties.
l need the help Of the demo-
cratic legislature to bring about
the enactment of these laws.
Such power as Governor
Stewart asks for has never been
vested in an individual outside
of an absolute monarchy.
Commenting upon the govern
or's Lewistown speech, the Ar
gus says: ''The Argus publicly
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1914-10-23

woman's meeting of the South
ern Citizenship Congress recently
with the declaration that there
is an alarming increase in the
number of young society women
who drink nightly in the Atlanta
Clubs. This statement is all the
more startling in view of the
fact that Georgia is one Of the
prohibition states.
Monmouth, Iowa. Mrs. Sarah
Pitzenbarger, so, and Cornelius
Diaz, 32, were married in Ma
quoketa, la. recently. The bride
speaks no Spanish and Diaz
speaks no English, being a. Mex
ican. An interpreter acted as
best man at the ceremony.
Kitanning. Pa. "A cripple
wedding took place here recently
when John Vasbinder, 73, minus
his lower limbs, married Mrs.
Mary Croyle, 81, with but one
arm. Justice of the Peace ]. 3.
Crast, who performed the cere-
mony, has but one leg.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1914-10-23
Pluck The Geese

Tax! A war tax in time of
peace is unprecedented, but the
people of this country are being
called upon now to pay the enor-
nous sum of 100000 900 in new
and additional taxes, +" says Les
lies Weekly. "Why? Because
the governments revenues are
falling off. They have fallen
short ever since the reduced tar
iff went into effect. X Adv.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1914-10-23
DEMOCRATS FIRE
THE OPENING GUN

The campaign on the reserva-
tion was formally opened at St.
lgnatius last Saturday night, the
democrats being the first to take
the field. All Of the democratic
candidates are taking part in the
campaign and travelling enmasse.
From reports received, they
held a good meeting in st. Ig-
natius Saturday night, followed
by a free dance. During the
meeting each candidate spoke
and asked the voters to remem-
ber them on election day. A few
delved into national and state
politics, but generally speaking
the meeting was really a county
affair in the interest of local can
didates. A good crowd greeted
the candidates and they were
more than pleased with their re-
ception.
The entire party came to Ro-
nan Sunday evening and spent
the following day visiting and
campaigning in Roman. Monday
evening the opera house was
filled to it's capacity to hear the
democratic arguments for the
1914 campaign. Here, also, each
individual candidate had a few
words to say, while the oratory
of the evening was taken care
of by Fred Angevine and Hon.
w. w. Berry, the former a can
didate for public administrator
and the latter for state senator.
After the speaking there was a
free dance in which all the can
didates and a good portion of the
crowd participated, all enjoying
themselves to the utmost.
The democrats were we'll
pleased with the Roman meeting
and express confidence of victory
on November 3.
The members of the party
were W. W. Berry, Fred Ange-
vine, Frank Nelson, E. H. Nc
Carthy, Dan Currie, Albert Mar
ion, W. j. Darlington, D. N.
Mason, G. G. Adams, Judge Pat
terson, Miss Anna F. Carter and
F. w. Kuphal. Another meet
ing was held at Fairview Tues :
day night and from there the
party went to Arlee. The bal
ance of the time between then
and election will be spent in Mis-
soula and the outlying precincts.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1914-10-23
SEPARATE INSTITUTIONS
REACH MORE STUDENTS.

There is not the slightest
question in my mind of the
conclusion that a far greater
number Of young people obtain
the benefits OF higher educa-
tion by means of number of
institutions scattered through
the state than would If there
were but one great institution.
j. T. Willard, Acting Presi-
dent Kansas Agricultural Col
lege.
The times-herald. [volume] (Burns, Harney County, Or.) 1896-1929, 1914-07-11

the lumber industry of the North
west. The managers have open
ed general offices at 408 Com
mercial Club Building.
According to the opinion of ar
expert, the grain crop of Wasco
County will be much greater than
that of a year ago. The acreage
lis larger than that of a last year
and. in addition, its present out
look is for larger yield per acre.
He estimates the wheat crop OF
the county at s25, 600 bushels,
barley 275. 900 bushels. and oats.
600, 600 bushels. The wheat crop
last year was approximately
600. 600 bushels.
AS an indication of the prom
ised good times in Umatilla coun-
ty, it is stated that the farmers
in that part of the state are
spending about $50, 600 for new
farm machinery this year. With
in the last two weeks at least a
dozen modern harvesters have
been installed and the next few
days will see several more put
into active service in harvesting
the bumper grain crop.
The best schools that money
can buy" is the motto adopted
by the schools authorities of Ban
don in their efforts to make their
schools the best of any in South
western Oregon. The total cost
of new school buildings and ex-
tensions will be between 25 and
$500 900.
Up to and including June %
the Apple Growers Association
of Hood River had shipped 80
carloads Of strawberries, or about
six carloads less than were ship
ped last year. The shipment of
cherries will aggregate about nine
cars. or 75 per cent of last years
shipment.
The times-herald. [volume] (Burns, Harney County, Or.) 1896-1929, 1914-07-11
Man Uses Knife on Sid
Comegys at Diamond

The celebration pleasures al
Diamond were marred by what
might have been a very serious
outing affray. A dance was in
progress at the hotel the night
of the Bird when a young man by
the name of George Wynn, who
was drinking. became disagree
able in the ladies parlor and Sid
Comegys went to remove him.
The man used a knife slashing
Mr.. Comegys in several places
before he was overpowered. DR..
Griffith was called over but
found none Of the cuts were deep
and Sid is getting along well.
The man made his escape but
d. M. McDade. who had been
deputised and accompanied DR..
Griffith out. found him and he
was brought to Burns and lodged
IN jail.
The times-herald. [volume] (Burns, Harney County, Or.) 1896-1929, 1914-07-11
Catholic Church.

J. On Sundays and Holy days
of obligation Holy Mass with
sermon at 10 a. m,
2. On week days Holy Mass
at $3.50 a. m.
All other services. besides
those mentioned above will be
announced in church.
All invited and welcome to the
divine services.
Sick-calls promptly answered
at anytime. Religious informa-
ton and instructions willingly
impaired at the Franciscan
Residence,
Rev. Plus Niermann, o. +. M.
Pastor of The Church of the
.....H Holy Family.
The times-herald. [volume] (Burns, Harney County, Or.) 1896-1929, 1914-07-11

Combination sick, injuty, accident
and death benefit protection nj mini
mum cost. $4,000 death benefit /;
81 .c00.o0 for loss Of limb or eyesight;
iaom $500 10 1880 weekly sick or ac
cident benent; 100000 Emergency 70.
lief beneft, Cost is $500 per year !;
no other dues or assessments, In this
insurance oil men and women are placed
ON -an equal basis, regardless OF occupa.
tion. Every person makes. the same
form OF application, pays the same
amountof premium and receives the
same amount Of benefit. Men and
Women between the ages OF i8 and as
are accepted. No restrictions as to oc.
cupation. only Railroad men employed
employed on track, train or roonnd
house, can not be accepted. Claims are
paid within sixty days anywhere in the
US. Canada or Europe. Old reliable
Insurance. Company, 500, 10000 on
State deposit as protection for Policy
holders and 20 guarantee the payment
OF claims. For further free information
address Gusiave Il. Werner, Secretary
and General Manager, Box sia, Buffalo,
N. X. state age. rex. occupation and
mention Dept. II. I72.
The times-herald. [volume] (Burns, Harney County, Or.) 1896-1929, 1914-07-11
Schools Improving.

The minimum school term in
Oregon is now six months, but
seven years ago it was but three
months. 60 days of school to
305 days vacation. said Frank
X. Welles, assistant state school
superintendent, in addressing the
teachers at the Agricultural Col
lege summer school. The mini
mum allowed the teachers on ex-
animation has been raised from
40 to 60 per cent, and the teach
ing force has improved accord
ingly. School buildings of brick,
stone and lumber, have taken the
place of the old wooden shacks.
Text books and courses of study
have been changed to include the
useful things that make for the
students welfare. The number
of high schools in the state has
grown from five to lis in a few
years, and the number of gradu-
ates from high school has increas-
to 1900 during the last school
year. In 1915 laws now enacted
will go into effect whereby no
inexperienced teacher without
professional training can receive
a certificate. There is also a gen.
eral demand for an eight-months
minimum term"
The times-herald. [volume] (Burns, Harney County, Or.) 1896-1929, 1914-07-11
LATEST DEVELOPMENT LEAGUE NOTES

(From Our Portland Correspondent
1t has been definitely decided
that the commercial, industrial
and development organizations
of Oregon will hold big Indus
trial and Products show in Port
land from Oct. 26 to Nov. Ia, and
the Armory. together with one
or more temporary structures,
has been selected as the site.
Mr.. Louis w. Buckley, formerly
of the Alaska Yukon-Pacifc Ex-
position, has been selected to
manage the big show. About
$4,000 square feet of space will
be utilized and this will be near
ly equally divided between soil
products and products of the
workshop. About IL, 900 square
feet will be used to show munich
cal and educational work. 1t is
expected that the best showing
of apples and other fruit ever
made in Oregon will be found at
this show. The transportation
companies have taken an active
interest in it and practical CO.
operation will be rendered by the
Portland Commercial Club, Port
land Chamber of Commerce, The
Portland Ad Club, the Retailers
Association, the Rotary Club and
by the press of Portland and the
state at large.
The premium list for this land
show, which will be. issued in
about ten days. will provide for
about $40, 900 in cash and special
prizes. In addition to the pre-
miums, specially engraved diplo-
mas will be given. 1t is expect
ed that the states of Utah, Idaho
and Washington will send land
product exhibits and otherwise
participate in this great exposi-
ton. County and district exhi-
bits are particularly desired by
the management, also complete
The times-herald. [volume] (Burns, Harney County, Or.) 1896-1929, 1914-07-11
Notice TO Creditors

In the County Court Of the State OF Ore.
gon, for Harney County.
In the matter Of the estate OF +, G.
Croxton. deceased.
Notice Is hereby given that tho under.
signed has been duly appointed admin.
istratrix Of the above entitled estate by
the Honorable Grant Thompson, Judge
Of the above entitled court.
All persons having claims against said
estate are hereby notified TO present said
claims duly verified as by law required,
within six moaths from the date Of the
first publication OF this notice.
Dated at Burns. Oregon, this srd day
Of July. 1914.
The first publication Of this notice is
July 4th, 1914.
tsigned MARY CRoxros,
Administrative of the estate Of r, O.
Croxton, deceased.