davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1916-05-19
SHOULD STAY WITH The
INSTRUCTIONS or VOTERS

A number of state papers are en-
deavoring to find a way for the Mon
tana republican delegates to break
away from the instructions given them
by the presidential preference primary,
Such an attempt at this time should be
frowned upon by all voters and the
delegates will only have done their duty
to themselves and those who sent them
when they strictly adhere to the in
structions.
The papers endeavoring most earn
estly to find an excuse are making use
of the argument that only Seaator
Cummins' name was on the ticket and
that a number of candidates did not
allow their names to be voted on. That
is not valid reason, as each and every
candidate had the same opportunity as
Senator Cummins did to have their
names appear on the official ballot. To
disregard the instructions now will cast
odium on the preferential primary and
as much could then be said about the
delegates being under the influence of
the politicians as was heretofore said
about the old convention methods.
Then too, those republicans who at
tended the primary and voted for SEN
ator Cummins have every right to ex-
pect the delegates to stand by the in
structions, just as those who did not
personally favor the senator would have
the right to do had their candidate
been the choce of majority of the
Montana rept| licans. Simply because
their man was not the choice as ex.
pressed at the polls is no good reason
why the instructions should be dis
regarded.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1916-05-19
DERA!L PASSENGER TRAIN
EIGHT Persons Killed and Others ROB-
he'd by Bandits.

Laredo, Tex, May 16.-Bandits
wrecked a train and caused the death
Of eight persons between Queretaro
and Emhalme Gonzales, Mex, last
Friday, according to passengers who
arrived here.
Many thousands of dollars in new
Carranza currency was said to nave
been taken by the bandits.
The train, with the private car OF
Charles A. Dou%les counsel for Car
rama in WASHINGTON, attached, left
Mexico City at ) o'clock Thursday
afternoon.
At 2:30 the next morning the pas
sengers We're awakened by sudden
jar and a terrific detonation, followed
by a volley Of rifle shots.
Outside the cars, the passengers
said, was a party Of bandits shouting
s'Viva Villa!" and firing continuously
to frighten the passengers
The engine and four cars were de-
rallied, the engineer and fireman
helper and five other persons riding
on the tender We're instantly killed.
The bandits entered the second
class car in front and worked their
way toward the rear, robbing all pas
Sengers.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1916-05-19
M|SSOULA STAMPEDE At
TRACT|NG MUCH ATTENTION

The best entertainment Western
Montana has ever witnessed is prom
sed in the Missoula Stampede which
will be held this year on July l, 2, 3
and 4. Word has been received from
the best talent in the United States
and it is certainty that the compe-
tition at the Stampede this year will
be keen. There will be stars in every
line of wild west endeavor. With the
announcement by "Butfalo' Vernon
that he will be here to enter the bull
dogging lists the management of the
Stampede feels highly elated. Vernon
undoubtedly has the best reputation in
the world in the bull-dogging line. He
has won many championships and his
announcement makes it certain that
there will be one of the best in the
world entered in every different event
listed on the program.
Ruth Parton, "Tex" Mcleod, Lee
Caldwell and practically all of the ones
who entered in last years events have
signihed their intention of competing
and there is now no doubt as to the
class of the contestants who will strive
for the increased prizes which have
been offered by the management.
There will be entertainment offered
morning, noon and night. One of the
features last year was a three-para-
chute drop balloon ascension. This year
the committee is striving to close with
a baloonist, who will guarantee four OF
more drops. In addition there will be
other high class attractions which will
be announced from time to time. Rifle
, teams from Spokane and Butte will
enter in the annual tournament, which
will be held in Missoula this year a!
, last. The entertainment offered will
be of the highest order throughout.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1916-05-19
DISTRICT NO. %
WINS TRACK MEET

The annual track meet between Pol
son and District No. 28, which includes
all of the reservation in Missoula
county, was held at Poison on Mon
day. Many of the boys had just re-
turned from the state meet at Missoula
and were all on their mettle. The re-
suit is victory for District No. %, by
a margin of "a points, the score stand
ing Poison, a. District No. %, 66.
The events and winners were:
so yard dash-Covalt, Poison, lst;
Fisher, %, 2nd Wood, Poison, Bird.
Time q 3-5 sec.
100 yard dash-Allard, 28, 1st; Ber-
gevin. Poison, End; Fisher, 28, 3rd.
Time II sec.
220 yard dash-F Fisher, %, 1st; Nc
Donald, 28, End; Boals, %, Bird. Time
"a sec.
440 yard dash Kneer, Poison, 1st;
Dunbar, Poison, 2nd Boals, %, 3rd.
Time l min. sec.
Mile run Dix, %, lst; Cole, %, End
McFadden, %, 3rd. Time min. l8 sec
Broad jump-Wood, Poison, 1st; Nc
DOnalu, 70, Anu, lAdloIltdlne, 20, olu
Distance 10 ft. 5 in.
High jump-McDonald, %, 1st; Suth
erland. Poison, End; Lafontaine, %
3rd. Distance ft. in.
Pole Sutherland, Poison, 1st
Resner, %, End; Cline and Irvine, Pol
son, 3rd. Distance 8 ft. 8 in.
Discus throw Mcdonald, 28, 1st
Demers, %, End; Kneer, Poison, Bird
Distance SO ft. 81 in.
Javelin throw Mcdonald, 2S, 1st
Wood, Poison, End; Allard, Is, Bird
Distance l41 ft. 10 in,
Shot put-Wood, Poison, lst; Nc
Donald, %, End; Kneer, Poison, ord
Distance 40 #. 10 in.
Quite number from District % at
tended and the interest in the result 0
! the meet never Jagged.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1916-05-19
ASQU|TH'S VISIT
MAY Be FAILURE

Belfast, May 16-Stubborn disin-
clination to accept anything in the
way of a government which might i'm
ply the future subsection of Ulster to
home rule was evident on Premier AS
quiths visit to Belfast, which lasted
only a few hours. So far as can be
learned the prelnier's conference with
a large body of representative Ulster
men was disappointing.
1t is understood the question of the
general disarmament Of forces in Ire
land not authorized by the govern
ment was discussed and although at
tendants were pledged to secrecy, it
is rumored cold water was thrown on
the proposal.
Everything is outwardly calm here.
but the keenest interest underlies the
surface appearance, and many Ulster
ties declare their determination to
| have no dealings with the National
| lists The premier returned to Dublin.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1916-05-19
Last Friday Stanley Scarce
sent the following telegram to
President ]. H. Hannaford of
the Northern Pacific railroad:

the Northern Pacific railroad:
Congress today voted $780,
600 for years reclamation work
tributary to Roman. Less money
would build railroad to Roman.
Increased acreage of grain here
looks above average. Would be
pleased to make some definite
announcement from you.' -
On Saturday Mr.. Scarce fol-
lowed up the first telegram with
another, reading:
Henry H. Rolapp, president
of United States Sugar Manu-
facturers Association, Salt Lake,
and VIM. Leslie Lawson, man.
ager Billings Sugar Co., here to-
day accompanied by Senator Jos.
M. Dixon. These gentlemen
authorize me to quote them as
saying if Flathead railroad is
built they will build a sugar fac
tory at some convenient point in
western Montana. -
Not hearing anything from
Mr.. Hannaford, on Monday the
18th, Mr.. Scearce got the wires
busy again and sent a third tele-
gram which read:
Approximately % miles of
easy grading would connect Ro-
nan with main line near Dixon
and serve satisfactorily reser.
walton tonnage. In view Of de,
velopments here may | suggest
the expediency of early an
nouncement as indicated?'
Either Mr.. Hannaford was un
able to answer the first two tele
grams right off the bat or els
thought if he didn't answe
pretty soon he might get NOR
of the same nature. At any rat
on Tuesday, the 18th, the follow
ing telegram was received:
"St. Paul, May 16, 1916
Stanley Scarce: kilograms O
18th, 18th and 18th, received
. Appreciate your INTEREST IN thi:
matter. We already have en-
gineers in field making definite
, locations and expect to file maps
with the department, this WORK
being done under authority O,
, the department. Hope to secur'
additional authority that will en-
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1916-05-19
ROMAN WINS GAM:
IN FIRST INNING

The Camas- Roman game last Sunday
was won in the first inning by the Ro-
nan boys clouting the ball for steen
safe hits and by errors made by the in
experienced Camas players. After
that, while the game was interesting,
it was much better played.
The game opened with Camas at bat
and Joe White the star tWirler for Ro
nan retired their batters in one, two,
three order. Then first man up for
Roman, Darnell, made a two base hit
from the first ball thrown and Joe
White repeated the performance on the
next one. Then each and every man
as he came up batted safe until eight
scores were chalked up for the home
team. 1t became foot race, a swat
fest and a merry go-round all in one.
The crowd hollered for the boys to let
up and not make the game farce and
finally three batters were out and the
side retired. 1t was goose eggs for
Camas every inning thereafter except
one, when they scored two, Joe White
merely lobbing the ball over the plate
and giving the Roman fielders little
practice in fly catching and the base
men some practice in their positions
after runners were on bases.
Camas changed pitchers after foul
innings and it was better game after
that, but never in danger. The fina
score was Roman 13, Camas
1t must not be thought that the
Camas players are not good bal
layers, Judging by the score. Their
misfortune occurred all in one inning
and if it had not been for that on'
frame the game would have been clos
and exciting Some of the Cana
players are seasoned veterans and witt
little practice they are going to be
hard proposition to beat. AS it was
they had ridden in automobiles from
Camas that morning and went on th
field cold and before they realized wha
had happened were beaten beyond hope
A good crowd attended the game an
the gate receipts were in excess OF $5O
Another game will be played on tn
Roman grounds next Sunday betwee1
Roman and Somers. The latter team
has signifed their intention Of bringin
their band and a lot of rooters and ar
after revenge for the defeat admins
tered them at Somers Sunday befor
last. 1t will be a game worth going t
see and every fan should be on hand.
The batteries last Sunday at tn
start were Taylor and Taylor fo
Camas, with Gregg substituted latel
for Roman, White and Turnqulst, wit
Benny Hull going into the box for
final inning.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1916-05-19
MEXICAN RAIDERS
SECURE REPRIEvE

Santa Fe, n. NJ May 16.--Governor
Mcdonald granted a tWenty-one day
reprieve to the seven Villa bandits
now in the penitentiary here and SEN
fenced to hang at Deming, May 10,
fer first degree murder for their part
in the raid on Columbus.
The reprieve is to enable the gov
ernor to investigate thorouehly the
circumstances OF their conviction as
requested by President Wilson. I'm
the event there is no further action
by the governor the men will hang
Friday, June ..
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1916-05-19
IS n, P, RAILROAD BEING
HELD UP BY GOVERNMENT?

able US to commence work this
year. Certainly expect to build !
the line and give proper service
as rapidly as reclamation pro-
jects develop.
y. H. Hannaford. T"
There is considerable salts
faction to be derived from this
telegram from President Hanna
ford, and there is also a lot of
non -committal assurance. Just
what is meant by the wording
wherein he states that the sur
vey work is being done under
authority of the department.
Hope to secure additional author
ity that will enable US to build
this year." is the puZzler. The
question naturally arises to a
great many of US, is the govern
ment holding up the building of
the Dixon extension? Ii there
are conditions which the govern
ment is eXacting of the Northern
Pacific before allowing the road
to be built, what are they and
what should cause the delay?
Heretofore it has always been
the answer when the Northern
Pacific was importuned to build,
that they could not sell the bonds
to raise the money. Now it
seems that another excuse is be-
ing given, and neither one salts
fies the people here who are at
the mercy of that corporation for
transportation facilities.
This should satisfy every per-
son on the Flathead and in Mis-
', soula also that a united effort
should now be made to finance
the electric line from Missoula
} to Poison. We are being mislec
> now by a surveying party being
sent here at a time when agi
tation for transportation was al
the heighth of effort, in hopes
that by running a few more sur.
veys and the use of whole lo1
of bull" that those who are
working for the electric line
would simply quit. If there was
ever a time for energetic actor
by all concerned, it is now.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1916-05-19
RURAL FREE DElV.
ERY IS SECURED

Rural free delivery can be secured
for that section of territory northeast,
north, northwest and west of Roman at
an early date, provided the patrons of
the route will establish the mail boxes
for the deposit of their mail, along
side the road.
An inspector from the post office de-
partment was in Roman this week and
has officially announced that the route
will not be put into operation until the
80 boxes are in place, but that the
route would not be established until
they are. The boxes are now at the
post office ready for the patrons to take
them out and put in place, so it would
seem that those who are to receive
their mail through this service should
come in and get their boxes. The cost
of the boxes, lock. etc., will be $l.35
which is actual cost, the government
insisting that no profit be made by any
one distributing the boxes.
The Pioneer hopes that the patrons
of the route will get busy and erect the
boxes, that the route may be estab'
lished and mail delivered at an early
date. The delivery for the present viii
be three times each week and the ac
commodation to those living at dis
tance from the post office should bt
sufficient to warrant some haste in tht
matter of putting up the boxes.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1916-05-19
FRAMING STRONG PROTEST
America Will Resent British lnterfer-
ence With Mails.

Washington, May 1G.--'The state de-
partment will begin work as soon as
possible on a reply to the last British
note defending the operation OF the
blockade orders in council, despite the
inference by Secretary Lansing preyI-
ously that Germany's note expressing
confidence the United States would
hold Great Britain to compliance with
international law had made it difficult
to proceed.
These negotiations will be continued
promptly regardless of the embar-
RAISING situation, Secretary Lansing
said
note is being prepared reiterating
the orieinal protest of the United
States against the detention and in
terrercnce with American mails.
The reply Of Great Britain received
several weeks ago is considered un-
satisfactory by President Wilson. 1t
is understood that the new demand
will be more decided in its languag .
than the first.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1916-05-19
CHARTER RIVER STEAMERS

Chicago, May 16.-Three OF the lar
eest steamboats, on the Mississippi
river have been chartered by the COOK
county Democratic central commit
tee as sleeping quarters for Chicago
Democrats who will go to st. Louis
during the Democratic national con-
vention.
1t is said that at least 1000 Chlca-
goans will 20 to st. Louis to present
the name of Roger c. Sullivan for con-
liberation as candidate for the vice
presidency before the national con-
vention. Hotel accommodations could
not be secured for the large delega-
fi0n.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1916-05-19
REVOLT IN CANADIAN CAMP

Cochrane, Ont, May 16.-An out
break among Austrian prisoners OF
war in the internment camp at Kapus-
kasing Friday was quelled by the mill
tary authorities after one OF the pris.
cners was killed, nine seriously
wounded, several fatally and four
slightly injured, it was learned.
The revolt is said to have been
started by about 300 Austrian prison
ers who were removed from the camp
at Penarium where they had refused
to work and had turned on their
guards.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1916-05-19
Ekalaka Wants Railroad

The town of Ekalaka in Fallon coun-
ty, the most southeasterly county in
Montana, wants a railroad. To further
show their intentions in the matter a
company has been organized and ar
ticles of incorporation have been filed
with the secretary of state to build the
road.
Roman, Poison, St. lgnatius and Mis-
soula wants the electric line built from
the lake to Missoula and a committee
has been appointed to incorporate a
company to build that line, but no in
corporation papers have at last ac-
counts been filed.
Why this procrastination?
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1916-05-19
CEHLERT LETS OPERA
HOUSE CONTRACT YESTERDAY

H. M. Gehlert let the contract yes
terday to James Weston for the con-
struction of the new opera house for
Roman, to be built opposite the Scearce
department store. There were five
bids and the extreme range in price bid
was $500.
Work will commence at once on the
building, which is to be 36x96 feet,
sloping floor, heat from furnace and
modern in every way. Roman will fee
proud of this new show house when il
is completed.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1916-05-19
GERMAN SQUADRON
VENTURES TO SEA

Copenhagen, May 1G.-A dispatch
to the Aftenbladet from Gothenburg,
Sweden, says that large German
fleet which was outside of Gothen-
burg Saturday with the object of cap
turing a British steamer about to sail
for England was forced to retire Sun
day by the appearance OF British sub
marines.
The British steamer then sailed.
The German warships, however, the
dispatch adds, captured four Swedish
steamers and took them to German
harbOrS
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1916-05-19
SEVERAL BUILDINGS BURNED

San Antonio, Tex, May 1.-two
fires started at widely separated
points on Fort Bliss military reserva-
ton at FL Paso and did considerable
damage. They were probably Of in
cendiary origin, General Funston an
nounced after receiving the official
reports.
The fires broke out more than an
hour apart and destroyed three sta
bles and storehouse.
Tents and several machine guns
We're lost in the storehouse fire and in
the other four horses were burned,
General Bell reported.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1916-05-19
Railway Bridges Guarded.

San Antonio, Tex, May 16.-Every
bridge on the Southern Pacific be-
tween here and Ell Paso will be guard
ed by American troops. it was an.
nounced at General Funston's head
quarters. 1t is intimated plot to
wreck trains has been discovered.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1916-05-19
EMERGENCY TAX LAW VALID

Chicago, May 16.-The emergency
tax law of 1914 was held to be con-
stitutional in decision in a suit
brought by three banks testing it's
validity. The decision was by FEEDER
al Judge Geiger The banks sued the
collector of internal revenue for re-
covery of S27,114 collected from them
under the law.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1916-05-19
Civic League

A meeting is hereby called of the cit
izens of Roman to organize a civic
league. The meeting to be held IN
Scearce's hall on Tuesday evening,
May 80, at o'clock. Each and every
person interested in civic improvement
is requested to attend and help organize
working league.
COMMITTEE.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1916-05-19
Slams Preparedness Bills.

Albany. n. V, May 16.-Five pre-
naredness measures became law by
receiving the Signature Of Governor
Whitman. He signed them after a
public hearing at which men and
women representatives of peace or
xanizations strongly opposed much Of
the leg1slation.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1916-05-19

Manager Carper announces
that a game of base ball has been
arranged between the Mission
Reds and Roman, at Roman for
Sunday, May q.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1916-05-19
AMERICANS KILL
THREE BANDITS
Outlaws Open Fire on Small Party OF
United States Troops Who Halted
at Ranch to Purchase Forage.
American Force Suffers No Losses.

American Force Suffers No Losses.
Lake Itascate, Mexico, May To-
Three bandits, including Julio Gar
denas, the Villista leader, were killed
in a skirmish with an American de-
tachment near Rubio ranch, twenty
miles east Of here.
The Americans, twelve strong, un'
der the command of Lieutenant George
S. Patton, comprised an automobile
detachment sent to purchase forage
The bandits fired upon Lieutenant
Patton and his guide after they hao
alighted from the machines and were
approaching the ranch house.
The Americans deployed to prevent
the escape of the snipers and Lieu
tenant Patton returned the ffe
wCunding the bandits, who meanWhllt
fed through the rear OF the house
Oyertaken later the NeXicans en&ag
ed the Americans in a rifle duel il
which three MeXicans were killed.
There were no American casualties
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1916-05-19
New Battleship in Fleet.

London, May ia dispatch to the
Daily Mail from Copenhagen says that
large German fleet, which has left
Kiel for Riga, includes the new battle
ship Hindenburg and several other
battleships of the larger type.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-05-08
BUNDLES To Be
USED FOR NEEDY
FL PasOans Exected to Make
Up Bundles on Tuesday
for Charity.

Tuesday viii be bundle day and the
Associated Charities request everyone
in the city. who has anything useful
that they do not absolutely need, to
make all these things into a bundle
and send il to the nearest school
building i'm their neighborhood Tues
day morning.
At the school buildings the bundles
will be collected by members of the
Associated Charities committee under
Mrs. Horace w. Broaddus and taken to
the headquarters. Anything that IS
disable viii be welcome. mems. wom-
shoes, bedding of any kind and any
sort Of household articles. If it is i'm
possible rOr the housekeeper to send
the bundle to the nearest school build
ing, she is requested to phone Mrs.
Broaddus, No. 1924, and provision will
be made to collect the bundle. How
ever, all are particularly urged to
send their bundles. if possible, to the
school buildings. as it will greatly
facilitate Their collection.
The clothing collected from bundle
day will be cleaned, mended and put
into wearing shape during the sum
Charities SO that in the beginning of
the winter, when the applications be-
gin to come in to the charity head
quarters for clothing, the association
viii have the needed garments avail
able and not have to spend money
from the emergency fund for this
work.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-05-08
FORT STANTON
CHAPLAIN HERE
Comes For Confirmation at
Cathedral; 112 Given
Sacrament.

Chaplain G. G. Frund, Of the United
States public health service at Fort
Stanton. n NJ, arrived here Sunday TO
assist bishop A. j. Schuler and the
other priests OF the cathedral in the
confirmation Of the class Of 112 when
this large class received the sacra-
ment
Chaplain Frund is one Of the lead
ing men in the United States service
and has done much to develop the
public health service to its present
high standard. He has many friends
Of all creeds and has a wide reputa-
ton in Washington where he goes
each year for a conference in connec-
tion with the public health service.
The class was confirmed at the
cathedral of the Immaculate Concep-
ton sunday afternoon by bishop A.
J. Schiller. The confirmation service
was attended by a crowd which filled
the cathedral TO its capacity.