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The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1914-10-30
ATTACK ON BOYLE
IS REPREHENS|BLE

The attack on Dan Boyle by the
chairman of the Democratic State
Central Committee, Mr. Arthur, is
reprehensible. The people of Mon
tana know Mr.. Boyle's record. The
fact is that every effort has been made
to get the railroad corporations to sup
port Mr.. Mccormick, and the state
ment they are supporting Mr.. Boyle
is unfounded and untrue.
1t is, unnecessary for the companies
to send word that Mr.. Boyle is good
enough for them. The railroad boys,
with whom Mr. Boyle labored for
years. know from association that he
is good enough for them to vote for.
Mr.. Boyle came up with them from
the construction department, and has
worked in all branches of railroading
in Montana during a period Of forty
wears. He became roadmaster in the
early days of the Northern Pacific, di-
vision superintendent, general super
intendent, and for years knew every
section man, brakeman, engineer and
fireman. All these men have gone
to other roads by hundreds and they
are supporting Mr.. Boyle as indivd-
uals and not at the behest of any corr
porate power over them.
1t is pure folly for the chairman OF
the Democratic "lost cause" to try
and influence voters against Dan Boyle
Mr.. Boyle left the service of the rail
way to enter the active management
of his agricultural interests and was
called to the service of the state by
the people when he was elected in
1908. His record stands out clear and
aboveboard. He is man of the peo-
pie, and any effort to belittle him or
even intimate that he is controlled by
the corporations will avail nothing.
The same story, originating with
the Democratic State Committee was
started six years ago. The returns
showed how little the voters believed
the story.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1914-10-30
idaho MEASURE" IS i
YET But A DREAM
Enemies Of Compensation Long
on Promises. Washington
Plan Is Something Real.

The State of Montana Advancement
Association, recently organized by 100
men, eighty-fve Of whom are en-
ployes or contractors of the Anaconda
Copper Mining company, on Sept. 10
promulgated the following resolution:
"That this association hereby record
it's desire and it's support for the pas
sage OF law at the approaching SEES
sion of the legislature along the lines
of the Idaho measure, drafted and
prepared by committee selected
from representatives of both labor and
capital, outlines of which are pre-
sented in the synopsis and communca-
ton to the governor of Idaho, hereto
attached"
The synopsis and communication"
referred to was issued on May Is last.
Hence it is obvious that the SO called
Idaho measure" is as yet of the sub
stance that dreams are made. 1t
must be worked into form and run
the gauntlet of the Idaho legislature,
which does not convene until next
year. Then, should Montana elect to
follow Idaho, we must, perforce, wait
couple of years longer until the
legislature of 1917 convenes. And,
finally, what guarantee have we that
compensation law would be enacted,
other than the assurances of bunch
of Amalgamated officials who have
been promising this very thing for 10
these many years.
Initiative Measure No. T. bill for
workmen's compensation, which will
be passed upon by all the voters of
Montana at the general election on
NOV. 3, is modelled after, and, except
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1914-10-30
Almost Sewers a Finger

Earl Peck, better known. as
"Ole," almost severed the index
finger on his left hand yesterday
afternoon while splitting wood.
He was using a dull axe or DR..
Fuhrer's services would not
have been necessary to save the
finger. .
The injury extends lengthwise
along the finger and will keep
him from work for sometime.
1t is not known whether it will
be possible to save amputation
or not but everything is being
done to avoid cutting it off.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1914-10-30

of the discredit thrown upon "Big
business" is usually chargeable to
the party bosses.
Senator Dan G. O'Shea, Democrat,
CT Red Lodge, Carbon county, has
come forward as witness to bear out
the truth of the charge Of the Republi-
can State Central Committee that the
last Montana Legislature, which was
controlled by democratic majority
was grossly extravagant with the peo-
pies money, and that it created many
new offices which were entirely UNI
necessary.
In view of the fact that the Repnb
lican party in Montana is pledged to
a policy of retrenchment if they sue
coed in electing majority in the leg
! islature this year, the statement OF
Senator O'Shea becomes part .cularly
pertinent at this time.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1914-10-30
TO THE RESER-
WALTON VOTERS

The Pioneer has not advocated the
election of men at the coming election
of any particular party, neither has it
come out for any particular man
on any of the tickets, with the posi-
bic exception of G. F. Pete son for
County commissioner. At he cleo
ton the Pioneer fails to see any sig
nificance, therefore capability should
be the main consideration. A Demo-
crat,a Republican, Progressive, or a
Socialist, if capable and honest, will
make as good an officer, selected re-
CARELESS of his political faith as thou
gh elected as a partisan. Looking at
the situation from this standpoint, the
Pioneer believes hat it is the duty of
the reservation voters to cast their
votes next Tuesday for the men whom
they believe honest, capable fair and
most likely to be of benefit to them and
their locality.
In line with this belief, tie Pioneer
wishes to urge upon reservation voters
the dcsirability of supporting our nei-
ghbors-rescrvation men-regardless
of party ticket. In their great wis
dom the voters of Missoula saw fit
to give nominations to the reservation
for Legislative positions only. Two
of these happen to be on the Republi-
can ticket-A. J. Brewer for the Sem
ate and A. X. Lusk for the House.
One-D. N. Mason, for the House, is
on the Democratic ticket. Regardless
of politics or personal differences, If
the latter happen to appear, it would
seem the part of wisdom and local l"-
terests to support these men. Maj
ters are certain to be up for consider
alton in the coming session of the
legislature of vital interest to the res
ervation, and we should be better
able to trust these men to protect our
interests than to place them in the
hands of strangers. They are inter
csted collectively and individually on
the reservation in common with all
residents here, and oar interests sho-
uld be their interests, and vice versa
Looking at the situation from this
standpoint, isn't it logical, isn't it bus
mess, isn't it COMMON sense for reser-
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1914-10-30
HON, CHARLES n. PRAY, FORMER CON.
GRESHAM, PREDICTS BIG VICTORY

state accurately the number of he
unemployed, but it has been estimated
at 100000.
"The failures in business have ex-
ceeded by $50,000,00O those of any
previous year. In the first six months
of this year $500 business concerns
went to the wall with liabilities ag-
gregating 100000.
els there any compensation for this
wholesale Strengthening of the bust
ness industries of the country? Has
the consumer profited? Not the
slightest. Twenty five leading food
commodities are higher than ever be-
fore"
"Some harm has been done on ac-
count of the European war, nobody
doubts that, and the Democrats should
not be blamed for it, nor should the
Democratic party receive any credit
for rise in agricultural products on
account of the same war;"
1AC DCHIOSIoelS pa lIlIO
power with abundant financial re-
sources. Internal revenue receipts
were 100000 larger than the year
before and there was a surplus in the
Post office department of $4,000, 900.
They got $12,OOO,0OO on decrease in
the pension rolls"
Notwithstanding the house appro-
priated 100,000,000 more than any
other congress in time of peace, and is
now levying a tax of 105,000,00O to
make up the deficit.
With all these evidences of Demo-
cratic incompetency staring us in the
face, see no reason in the world why
the people of the state should not sup
port Judge Holloway for Associate
Justice of the Supreme Court, Fletcher
Maddox and Washington McCor-
mick for Congress and Dan Boyle for
Railroad Commissioners.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1914-10-30

ing in the matter of rates, the first aid
clause and a few other minor altera-
tons, is verbatim copy OF the
Washington workmen's compensation
act, which has been in successful OPP
GRAFTON three years.
The Washington law was worked
out and adopted as the result of pro-
tracted conferences and give and
take" agreements between represent
tatives of employer and employee by a
commission appointed by Governor
Hay and selected from representa-
tives Of both labor and capital.
The schedule of awards was reduced
and the first aid clause was cut out
of the original draft of the Washing
ton law by the legislature, and in con-
sequence, an amendment has been
initiated and will be passed upon this
fall by the voters of the state OF
Washington, providing for the resto-
ration of the first aid clause and an
increase of awards.
Under the proposed Montana bill
the extra-hazardous Industries will be
required W pay INC Coot VI tltHliHio7
tration, which is limited to $4,000 per
annum, as we'll as compensation. Per-
haps the farmer and other general
taxpayer would prefer to shoulder
this cost himself. as contemplated by
the Advancement Association!
And under the Montana bill the
schedule Of awards is approximately
80 per cent higher than in Washing
ton. The maximum expectancy is
fixed at $4,000, a pension OF $50 per
month is provided for the widow,
$3.50 per month for the orphan and
$50 per month for permanent total
disability. the victim of the industry,
for example, having lost both legs or
both arms. Are these awards eXcessive?
The theory of those who adopted
the Montana bill is that not only do
living conditions in Montana demand
higher rate, but that liberal sched-
ule of awards will be great induce
ment to prevent accidents by COM
polling employers to provide safety
devices wherever possible to escape
the heavy drain incident to the maim-
ing and killing of workmen."
Under the Montana bill the premium
rates, following the initial assess
ment, will be automatically fixed by
the number Of accidents in each class.
Hence, by minimizing the hazard
through installation of safety devices
the employer may automatically re-
duce the premium rates.
Why not try the Washington plan,
which has worked out In practice? 1t
Is something real and tangible.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1914-10-30
Because

Consolidation is wasteful This measure calls for
the abandonment Of 100000 of state property,
and means immediate bond issue of 81 OOO,-
900. Moo bond issue, university. Bond is
mean higher taxes now or sometime, Tor
bonds have to be paid
Such change is without precedent No State
has yet combn ed it's schools, once they were
segregated. Segregation not consolidation, is
is the general choice of educators since OF the
4S states, Is have consolidated and 80 segregat-
ed institutions
Consolidation Costs More. The average cost per
STUDENT 1912 13, in Arizona, California, Nevada
Idaho, and Wyoming, with consolidated schools
was $623; I'm New Mexico, Utah, Colorado Ore
gon, Washington and Montana with segregated
schools, cost per student, same year, was %30+
Cost per student in Wisconsin, Minnesota, and
Illinois, (consoldated), 1912 10, was $40; cost
per student, year, in Michigan, Iowa, ana
Indana (segregated), was 1881.
Consolidation Serves Fewer Students In the a.
bove group of States, the report of the United
States Commissioner Of Education shows that
60 more students per 10000 OF population are
served where the institutions are segregated
than where they are consolidated.
Montanans Should Decide Under the present
bill, the choice of the location of the university,
if CONSOLIDATED is left to a commission of five
university presidents from outside the state
The location is of great Importance to Montana
citizens, and should be decided by them.
Schools Should Be Let Alone. The theory that
Montana State institutions are on rollers and
may be moved about at will, should be abandon
ed. Montana colleges doing great work,
and will develop into the highest usefulness if
let alone.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1914-10-30
Leon News.

Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. w. H.
Van Dusen, Oct. 26th, a daugh-
ter.
Miss Hill, who was a week end
guest of Miss Hardenburgh, de-
parted Monday for her home in
Missoula. =
The boys of the manual train
ing class received a large collec-
ton of fine tools from the Beck
with Mercantile Co. of St. Igna-
thus, last week. The boys are
very enthusiastic over their work
and expect to take some prizes
next year on special designs and
workmanship.
The suffrage meeting at Elliott
school house next Friday night
promises to be largely attended.
and every one in this district ex-
poets to attend. Prominent
speakers from all over the state
will address the meeting, besides
our local speakers, who cannot
be excelled.
Miss Alma Kiser, living near
the Nine Pipe reservoir, was
pleasantly surprised CD by a
number of her school friends last
Friday evening. The evening
was very pleasantly spent and a
substantial luncheon was served
during the evening. Miss Rich
and Miss Hardenburgh acted as
chaperones.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. r. Smock en-
tertained at a charmingly ap-
pointed seven O'Clock dinner last
Wednesday evening. The table
was beautifully decorated with
cut flowers and the menu was
par excellence. The guests were
Mr.. and Mrs. w. S. Tester, Mr..
and Mrs. Marcy, Mr.. and Mrs.
Lee and Mr.. and Mrs. Sattley.
The Ladies' Aid of the Meth
odist church met with Mrs.
Jas. Kerns last Thursday with a
large attendance. Officers were
elected for the year as follows:
Mrs. Newett, president; Mrs.
Carey, vice president; Mrs. Mel
son, secretary; Mrs. Lee, treas
urer; Mrs. Hogan, press CORE
spondent. During the social
hour the hostess served delicious
refreshments. The next meeting
will be at the home of Mrs. Box.
The latest addition to the
school is circulating library
promoted by our progressive
district superintendent, S. R.
Logan. The school district is
divided into zones. This dis
trict is No. 2, and consists of
Elliott, Grow Creek and Leon,
and each zone has from two to
three schools. The pupils will
have access to all the books and
the patrons of the schools will
have the privilege of reading
them also.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1914-10-30

walton voters to support these men!
Think it over. And remember, the
Pioneer is not making the plea for any
personal reason, or for any other con-
sideration than the greatest good for
the greatest number Of reservation
people. Remember our reservation
candidates on election day.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1914-10-30
Reward

will give fifty dollars reward for
information leading to the conviction
of anyone killing or appropriating any
stock with my brand, SIS. have about
twenty head of cattle in the vicinity
pay five dollars per head to anyone who
viii take them in charge and notify me
SO that l may get them.
MRS. STELLA SPOONER,
27- Stevensville Mont.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1914-10-30
Advertised Letters

The following letters remain
uncalled for in the postof1ice at
Roman, Montana. When calling
for same please say advertised"
Mr.. Bill Lewaselezy, Mrs. Cavannal.
A. M. STERLING. P. M.
Oct. 20, 1914.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1914-10-30
M. E. Church Notes

Sunday school will be held in
the Methodist church every Sun
day at 2::cO o'clock.
Preaching service at 8 p. m.
Everyone is cordially invited.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1914-10-30
Pasture for Rent
Good feed, running water.-Francis
Dupuis, Is
Blacksmithing

have moved my shop to near my
dwelling in Sec. 8, 1921. and will de-
vote three days each week Monday,
Wednesday and Saturday the shop.
All work cash.
1928 r. N, MCKNIGHT.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1914-10-30

For Rents room house, barn,
chicken house, acre ground in Roman.
See Miller at Tin Shop. 81
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-04-19
YESTERDAY AT THE OPERA.
Bumperdinck and Mozart Give
Pleasure to Two Audiences.

Fairy stories held the stage of the
Metropolitan Opera House yesterday. At
the matinee the opera was Humperdinck's
'Tkoenigsk,nder' and in the evening
Mozarts Die Zauberfoete" was given.
The retention of these two works in the
regular repertoire might easily be made
the theme of comment, for neither is re-
garded by the most exctabe type OF
operagocr as a thing to be passionately
desired. Nor does either MT into tho aims
of Mr.. Caruso whose magic name creates
popularity for some works like 10 fare
III without II.
Since Mozart's symbolic tale OF a flute
has held the stage for 1873 years. there
need be no further anxiety about it.
Whether Mr.. Slezak or Mr.. Berger or Mr..
Joern sings the music of Tamino. whether
Nine. Destinn or Nine Gadski Is the
Pdmina Ut was the former yesterday,
whether Mr.. Gortz or. as last evening,
Mr.. Leonhardt sings PGpd1eno, 1.-THE
Magic Flute" continues to cling to life
with splendid tenacity and there are al
ways people to enjoy II, Even in the sea-
son now closing and 30 filled with thrills
OF Caruso and Farrar this opera has had
six Representations
Humperdinck's work was doubtfully re-
ceived here and in Berlin there were sar-
castle comments on the dilletante criticism
OF New York. These comments were In
tended to expose the ignorance of those
who praised the work But It continues
calmly on Its way, not a sensation, TO be
sure, but quiet favorite with all those
who love sensuous melody combined with
lively fancy. The impersonation of tho
Goose Girl by Miss Farrar is one OF the
dramatic and lyric portraits that tllumine
the season. Contemplatve minds prefer
1t to the Toscd of the same volatile and
versatile artist. Miss Farrar has not been
very we'll Of late, but she gave an excel
lent performance yesterday
Mr. Joern was the representative of the
Kings Son, a role in which he is accept.
able. If not distinguished. Mr.. Gorltz has
always made a strong and vital figure OF
tho SpteImnnn, and he was I'm tine condi-
ton yesterday. The rich orchestration Of
Humperd!ncks score was published with
SKIN and warmth by the musicians and
air. Hertz conducted the opera, as he has
from the beginning. with affection and
good judgment
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-04-19
PLAN new WEEKLY TO
KEEP POLITICS bright
Author and Banking Expert to
Join in Publishing
Project.

new national independent weekly In
stir UP public opinion by spicy criticism
of general and political news viii no
started In Ne WORK within the next 81,
months IL the plans OF Herbert Crolv ana
willard u. Straight. who are behind III.
project, mature
Mr.. Croly is a well known literary man
and his last book, THE Promise Of Amer.
can Life" was only recently pub,isneo
Mr. Straight Is president OF the Anne lea.
Asiatic Association and represented the
American group of bankers in China /,
the six Power loan negotiations. lie i.
now associated with J. r. Morgan & Co
Mr.. Croly will be editor in chief ana
will be assisted by Mr.. Straight, Walter
Lippman, Walter Weyi, Francis Hacke,t
recently of the Chicago Bpepino Post.
and Philip Lttell. Mr.. IIackctt and NJ
Littell will have charge of the literary
department
According to Mr. Croly. there is de-
mand at present In the face OF an oye-.
crowded magazine field for a live publ.
cation that will stir UP public common,
by good natured. sincere criticism
"rhe plans for the new publication"
said Mr.. Croly last night. ''are some
what along the lines OF the Independent
and the outlook. although neither Of
those publications is critical, in the sense
that our weekly will be. We intend To-
create a national audience by making on
publication broad enough to appeal IN
everybody. We are only In the forma
tive stage Just now and II will he soms
months yet before We announce NOR
definite plans"
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-04-19
HOT SPRINGS OUTDOOR DANCE.
Over 100 Guests Make Record Crswd
Of Arrivals for . Day.

Hor SPRINGS, Va, April ls.--Niore thsr
100 persons. "A record arrival list, az
rived here on this mornings train from
New York and Chicago. Tonight in tn
Homestead Hotel there was a brillian,
ball, which showed no indication Of The
season having passed its height
The larges, party of the day va
given by Mr.. and Mrs. William V. ke
at the Daniel Boone Cabin. where an Of
fashioned country dinner was served. wit
outdoor dancing afterward. The guest'
included Mr.. and Mrs Secor Cunningham
Miss Ethel Wrenn. Miss Phoebe Norcross
Mr. and Mrs. =. {. Let's. Mr.. and Mr.
X. W. Cox. Mr.. and Mrs. Siias Straw"
Mr. and Mrs Fred Norcross, Courtne.
Let's. Samuel A. Chase. Halls Leet
Phelps Keller. Russell Kelly and Wi
lam V. Kelly, Jr.
Baron and Baroness Eosenkran,z. vbo
make a long visit here every year witt
the Baroness mother. Mrs. Georc.
Gunton. at Gunton Lodge. arrived here
this morning. having come from Londo'
to New York On the Olympic few da.'
ago. Senator Burton reached the HON.
stead yesterday from Washington for AZ
over Sunday vacation.
The same train brought Edward She.
don OF New York. who came down W.T.
NJ l.. Ingalls,. Jr. George Draper u
Hopedale. Mass. also joined Mrs. prape-
and Miss Helen Draper here. Mr.. AND
Mrs. II. F. Chappell and Mrs. Wilim'
Earl Dodge of New York will be- h':'
on Monday. Registrations at tho Hou.
stead TODAY included Mr.. and NJ
George Bird. Messmore Kendall. NJ,
Joseph Palmer Knapp. the Misses Mic
Madeline and Olive Kelley, Mr.. and VI
l.. H. Starns. Mrs. w. VI. Marshall NJ
Hazel Marshall. Victor \. Picard. y.
and Mrs. :. L Ward. Mr.. and Mrs G'orr
L. Montgomery of New York.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-04-19

McAneny's new scheme, not be used for
that purpose, but to be sold by the city
for whatever II will bring.
II understand Mr.. McAneny thinks the
cost OF the additional land needed for
moving the court house site $50 or 200
feet to the east will be about Si.0O0,OOO.
1t will be at least twice that much.
should say the whole cost of the site
would be between $10.O0o.O00 and 49,
600. 900 more than the original estimate.
"Mr. McAneny will find the eastern strip
that Is desired more expensive than was
the western strip which he would abandon
The Hallenbeck building alone, which
would have to be RACED II the new plan
goes through, is valued at 100000.
MIR. McAneny says that everything Is
going timely. It's SO far from fine that he
Is having the greatest difficulty In getting
the members Of the Board Of Estimate to
accept lis view"
The Court House Board has already ap-
proved the plans for the shifted site.