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The menace. [volume] (Aurora, Mo.) 1911-1920, 1916-08-19

uhelr cnoTt 70 inumiuate those who
are brave enough 10 stand for our
liberal government and its safe
guards Owners Of halls and
theatres, and trustees OF churches
have been systematically tcrrorized.
in the effort 10 prevent wholesome
platform criticism Of Rome's
war on our free schools and the
principles Of liberal democratic gov
eminent, but perhaps nowhere has
this Eubyersiye and shameful at
tempt az coercion been more et-
fective than in political fields. and
perhaps the greatest value OF the
present stony Of
Lawlessness Of oficials
is found in lie aTordiug so lumi-
nous and typical an illustration Of
how the machinery Of law is being
subyerted and how public servants
are being used TO defeat and DESTROY
our most vital rights. Think OF
these facts. The mayor did not in
teriere TO prevent a sincere, edu-
Gated, American Christian woman
from speaking 10 an audience who
wished 20 hear her, on June Sth.
and the speaker, Miss Lowry, COM
plimented him by saying 81 am
glad 10 know You have a mayor in
Syracuse, who hasn't a string for
a backbone" yet that simple refer
ence to the mayor, the official il ap-
pears believed meant his political
death udrdni, and that the mayor
hoped to save himself from the
vengeance Of the Roman Catholic
political machine was seen by his
subsequent action.
This case shows more clearly than
volume Of argument Just how the
Roman Catholic politict, machine
is destroying our free democracy in
the interest Of the monarchial. dcs-
potic, papal system, while Protcs-
tant Christianity is blissfully Sleep
ing, and her religious press with but
few notable exceptions is tongue
tied or singing the papal lullaby.
The Story Of Official Lawlessness
Here is the story Of official law
lessness practiced against a frail
little woman and an audience Of in
telligent American women. The
facts have been set down for us by
a special correspondent and are ac-
companied by three aflidavits bear
ing on material parts Of the story.
At about 2:30 p. NJ. June 9Th.
when 75 TO 100 ladies had as
sembled in the Odd Fellows Temple,
five police officers in plain clothes
presented themselves at the door
and stopped the lecture. Two Of
these officers were Protestants, one
a 32d degree Mason, the other three
were Roman Catholics. After sew
eral hundred ladies had assembled
outside, one Of the ladies on the in
side told Mr.. ]. F. Lowry that she
had the keys to the Methodist
church and suggested thai all Of the
ladies 60 TO the church and Miss
Lowry could talk TO them there.
Mr.. Lowry told the police officers
TO unlock the rear door Of the Odd
Fellows Temple as they wanted TO
go over 10 the Methodist church.
This the police officers refused to
do, and the ladies were kept prison
ers until 4 80 P. NJ. One lady pres
ent became very indignant and in
formed Mr.. J. F. Lowry that she
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The menace. [volume] (Aurora, Mo.) 1911-1920, 1916-08-19
Bold Betrayal of the People in the Interest of the
!. Roman Hierarchy--Senate Furthers Apparent
Desires Of Administration by Delaying Bur-
nett immigration Bill Until After Election
EXPOSURE OF CONDITIONS IN SOLDIERS HOME ATTACKED
Shameful Attempt to Evade Damaging Array of Facts Recently
Given by Menace Showing How Veterans Home Has
Become the Prey of Rome

~ GILBERT o. NATIONS.
Nics-rrvsidsut frss Press Defense tskEus.
Bliss building. - p Street n. W.
Nashingtun. n. G.
The menace. [volume] (Aurora, Mo.) 1911-1920, 1916-08-19
ROME PROMOTES OFFICIAL LAWLESSNESS

Story Of High-handed Outrage in Rome's Attempt to
Prevent Women of Syracuse from Hearing Anna
M. Lowry's Story of Her Experience as
Teaching Nun-Censorship Extraordinary
The menace. [volume] (Aurora, Mo.) 1911-1920, 1916-08-19

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The menace. [volume] (Aurora, Mo.) 1911-1920, 1916-08-19

INCE MARCH 1st, Of the
present year, THE MENACE
has given its readers the de-
tailed and authentic reports
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1916-04-21

mark the end of diplomatic ex-
changes.
Leaders in congress express
widely varying ideas of Wilson's
speech and ultimatum to Ger
many, Senator Kenyon of Iowa,
probably striking popular
chord not only with members of
congress, but with the people of
the country generally. He said:
If war comes out Of this, hope
the first to enlist will be those
who have insisted on riding on
armed belligerent ships"
Speaker Clark and Democratic
Leader Kitchen declined to COM
ment on the address.
Congressman Mann said: 81
think this government should be
neutral. The president never
has been neutral, he has been on
the English side all the time.
What he said about Germany,
while it is grossly exaggerated,
is a just complaint. But he could
say the same thing about Eng
land and our shipping, substitute
ing "seizing ships" for sinking
ships 1t is a mistake to break
off diplomatic relations with Ger
many. That is simply to quiet a
pet. 1t is evident that the presi-
dent, as a campaign political
dodge, is trying to work up to a
point where he can get into war
with Germany during a presiden-
tial campaign"
Congressman Cooper said:
1.-The presidents position is 9
complete reputation Of his note
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1916-04-21
FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION
TO INVESTIGATE GAS PRICES

Data secured by the Helena Record
relating to the discrimination Montana
users of gasoline are subjected to by
the Standard Oil company, has been
placed in the hands of the federal trade
commission by Senator Walsh, who has
invited its special attention to the Mon
tana situation,
So widespread is the agitation in
Montana over gasoline and the alleged
unjust discrimination existing, that
commercial bodies all over the state are
getting busy and urging the federal
authorities to give it special attention.
Gasoline consumers in Montana are
paying about Is per cent more for gas
oline than is being paid in neighboring
states and the discrimination is becom-
ing unbearable. The federal investiga-
ton of the exorbitant prices now being
charged by the Standard Oil company
may result in general lowering, and
should at least cut the price in Mon
tana to correspond with the price in
neighboring states.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1916-04-21
GREAT NORTHERN SERvEY0RS
ARE REPORTED IN the FIELD

An unconirmed report from
Kalispell to the effect that a
party of Great Northern sur
veyors are working south from
that place has been received in
Roman. The Great Northern
made the first survey across the
Flathead and at the time the res
ervation was opened it was gen.
orally understood that the Great
Northern instead of the Northern
Poetic would be the one to pro-
vide rail transportation for this
valley. If the report is true it
means that the Great Northern
does not propose to see the
Northern Pacific get away with
the pudding without an effort.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1916-04-21
Tariff And The Farmer

That the democratic tariff has proved
highly injurious to the farmer without
the slightest offset in reduced prices to
the consumer is abundantly proved by
the statistics compiled by democratic
officials of the government. The import
ations of meats and dairy products,
wool, farm animals Gncluding cattle,
hogs, sheep and poultry, eggs and
such products of the soil as grains, hay,
vegetables and plants has increased by
leaps and bounds. During the first ten
months of the Underwood bill the in
crease in this class of importation over
the importation during like period of
the Payne bill amounted to Sl02, 900, 600
or 142 per cent Even the war; which
has operated in some respects like a
protective tariff by diminishing foreign
production and increasing the foreign
demand, could not offset the reduced
rates of the Underwood bill, the in
crease during ten months Of the war
under the democratic measure being 100
per cent over like period under the
Payne bill. 1t requires no expert econ
omist or statistican to calculate what
injury would have been done the farmer
had not the European war interviewed
to diminish to some extent the effects
the democratic tariff, or what would be
the results to the farmers if the war
should suddenly cease before that bill
is radically revised.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1916-04-21
School Notes

The annual school entertainment
given Friday, April 18th, proved to be
a success in every way. The attend
dance was good and the audience was
appreciative throughout the evening.
Special favorable comment was passed
on the costuming, the primary singing
and the effect of the curtains.
District % is most proud and pleased
that this year she will have the first
high school commencement in her his
nory. Roman should feel especially
proud that the first graduating class of
the district comes from the Roman
school,
Friday, April 21st, will mark the
close of the eighth month of school,
which means that only four more weeks
of class work remain.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1916-04-21
Luke McLuke Says:

Some married men seem so happy
that they give you the impression that
they married because they figured it
was cheaper to be sued for divorce
than for breach of promise.
\ man can seldom find any reason
to listen to the man who wants him to
listen to reason.
The reason why a girl is so embar-
raised when her best fellow calls and
finds her with her hair hanging down
her back and flowing over her shout
ders is because she has spent three
hours in front of mirror arranging
it so she would look charming when
he called and caught her by surprise.
City girls do not like to be dressed
alike. But in a country town every
girl in the neighborhood gets turn
at borrowing the same shirt waist
pattern.
The woman who fails to attend the
weekly session Of her Cab club always
wonders why she feels so run down
all afternoon.
A man can fool all the rest of the
people all the time. But his wife al
ways has his number.
Any time mans wife catches him
with the goods, and he manages to lie
out of it, he begins to regard our diplo-
matte corps as a lot Of pinheaded pix
ers.
You may be able to force an old
fn C iNyn1 n
and boiled shirt after he becomes
wealthy, but you can't convince him
that he is eating dinner at supper
time.
The trouble with painting the town
red is that you have to use your nose
as the brush. and you can't remove the
paint from the brush.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1916-04-21
ABOUT TO BREAK
WITH GERMANS

Washington. April 1s.-President
Wilson will go before Congress to-
morrow and lay the entire submarine
issue before both houses. A break in
diplomatic relations is said to be inn
minent.
Secretary Tumulty went to the cap
itol after today's cabinet meeting and
took up the question with Majority
Leader kitchin of the hou Sc, Majority
Leader Kern of the Senate and Senator
Stone, chairman of the foreign relations
committee. They went immediately in
to conference with Speaker Clark of
the house.
The president has already completed
the communication he will deliver to
congress. Up to the present it has
been thought he would send this COM
munlcation to Berlin. 1t was decided
however, that the situation has become
so serious as to require more drastic
steps.
In his speech to the joint ses-
sion of congress on Wednesday,
President Wilson said:
Il have deemed it my duty,
therefore, to say to the imperial
German government that if it is
still its purpose to prosecute re-
lentless and indiscriminate war,
the government Of the United
States is at last forced to the
conclusion that there is but one
course it can pursue; and that
unless the imperial German gov
eminent should not Immediately
declare and effect an abandon
ment of its present methods of
warfare against passenger and
freight-carrying vessels, the gov
eminent can have no choice but
to sever diplomatic relations.
The above had reference to
President Wilson's last message
to the German government bear
ing on the submarine warfare of
Germany. The president asked
no action of congress, merely
giving the facts as he sees them
of the German submarine war
fare and the statement that he
means to sever diplomatic rela-
tons unless Germany comedies
to his demands.
Diplomatic history of the world
shows that such course is al
most sure to be followed by war.
The presidents note and his ad-
dress to congress are final and
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1916-04-21
COUNT APPONYI
IS A STATESMAN
ELOQUENT Orator With Command
of English.

When the name of Count Albert APP
ponyi the veteran Hungarian leader.
was first put forward to fill the vacant
post of Austro- Hungarian ambassador
to the United States the occasions of
his visits to this country We're re
called.
Count Apponyi is one of the most
DISTINGUISHED of the European states
men of today. An eloquent orator.
ENGLISH he has won the respect Of the
many Americans who have heard him
speak during his visits to the United
States He comes OF family tina t
traces it's descent from King Bella "
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1916-04-21
IS VILLA REALLY DEAD
OR IS It ANOTHER HOAX?

The most sensational news from Mex-
co the past week has been the report
that Villa had died from wounds re-
ceived in the first brush with American
soldiers. 1t is even said that he had
been buried and the body exhumed and
Carranza soldiers were escorting the re-
mains to Juarez. Several days have
elapsed since the first announcement
was made and still nothing to confirm it
has been received. American officials
both at Washington and with the
troops in Mexico are skeptical and are
making further preparations to con-
tinue the hunt.
President Carranza, at the same time
is insisting that the American troops
have penetrated far enough into Mexico
and asks for their withdrawal. Further
trouble with Mexico is not improbable.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1916-04-21

of January 18th regarding the
arming of merchant vessels and
submarine warfare,
Senator Stone, chairman Of
the committee on foreign rela-
tons, and a leading democrat,
had only this comment to make:
This is a good time for every
one to hold his head and main
tain the balance. J"
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1916-04-21
Correct.

Il haven't been able to get cent
from you in year. complained the
merchant. ut is people like you who
are running this country. You run up
bills and won't pay them. You are
human barnacles. and you take food
out of the mouths Of other men"
us that so.' demanded Slopay.
"Why, If it We're not for people like
ME there would be million men out
of employment"
II like your nerve" exclaimed the
merchant. MAY l ask what these mil
lion men do who are kept employed by
deadbeats like yourself?'
"They are collectors" replied Slo-
nav.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1916-04-21

many good singers among the men in
the trenches. and it is poor camp that
does not boast of one or two musicians.
The story is told that at one of these
concerts. when the air was still and
clear and the voice carried, a youth
with Il fine tenor voice started to sing.
From a trench in the far distance there
came a plaintive call. 1t was the
youths father. He had been led to be-
lieve that his boy was dead. His voice
didn't carry. and another in the fathers
camp through mcgaphone asked If
the singer was Willie of the
British regiment. When the answer
was mcgaphoned back that it was there
was a fervent THANK God!' from the
other end Of the line. The two camps
then Joined in the singing Of the song.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1916-04-21

COUNT APPONYI.
of Hungary and has played an impor-
tant part III the destinies Of his native
land.
Count Apponyi led movements for
the development of Hungarian COM
merce and agriculture and for the
checking of Russia's ambitions in the
Balkan peninsula. He is noted for his
democratic ideals and practices and for
his advocacy of international peace.
Since 1872 he has been a member of
the Hungarian parliament and was
president of it from 1872 to 1904. He
was formerly minister of public in
struction. privy councillor, member of
the permanent court of arbitration at
The Hague and member of the Inter
parliamentary union.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1916-04-21
In Luke McLukeviIIe.

Pretty Cincinnati girls will meet visi-
tors at the trains. This will cause
brides to fight shy Of the Queen City
on the bridal tour.-Washington Post.
And here's what. at no distant date,
you can expect to read about having
happened in Luke McLukeville:
In dingy train shed
A lovely corn fed
Meets romantic Ned;
Later they are wed.
GAINESVILLE (O) Signal.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1916-04-21
Them dummy" PLAYS.

His face is drawn with grief and woe
This gloonliest of men;
He went to see a funny show
And never smiled again.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1916-04-21
No Ioke.

"a funny critter is a man.
Said wise old Ezra Pasking;
"He has no use for things that can
Be had just for the asking
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1916-04-21
Ouch!

The only excitement here this year
on circus day was when one of the
show ladies poked her finger through
a hole in the dressing room tent and
pinked prominent citizen in the eye.
-Kennedy tMinn.) Star.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1916-04-21

Despite the fact that the Sixty-fourth
congress is just damned full OF law
yers, as you will notice by consulting
the Congressional Directory, there still
seems to be no concerted attempt to
make our laws lawyer proof.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1916-04-21
An Optimist.

did our candidate take his defeat
cheerfully?' asked Brown.
Yes" replied Smith. He said that
he had always been anxious to find
out what crow tasted like
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1916-04-21
WASH DAY IN THE TRENCHES.

5U1uTeTS 0dtTIeF oU1Teu VTUtNTHg ana
Give It Vigorous Scrubbing.
One day week is set aside in the
trenches in northern France as wash
day" On that day the soldiers gather
all their soiled clothing and give it Il
vigorous scrubbing. Some of the men
could give housewives pointers on the
method of getting the heavy dirt from
clothes.
Wash day generally is followed by a
night of music and song. There are
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1916-04-21
Things to Worry About.

The shah is the only man i'm Persia
red.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1916-04-21

Hooray!
"Hats off, l cry.
To Adam Pfaff,
Who has a ST.
Lent monograph.
Cincinnati Enquirer.
And bow We low
To Willie Wessons,
Who's given up
His fiddle lessons.
Macon Telegraph.
We make so bold
To hail Miss Hannah;
Shes gone and sold
That there piano.
Columbia State.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1916-04-21
The Wise Fool.

The Wise Fool.
'It is more blessed to give than to
receive" quoted the sage.
YES" agreed the fool. but most
Of us know it only from hearsay."
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1916-04-21
Huh!

When counting life is one sweet smile,
For he and she can both agree:
But, after they've been wed awhile,
They both agree to disagree.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1916-04-21
Our Daily Special.

Fortune may be tickle, but misfor-
tune is faithful.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1916-04-21
Bits Of Byplay
By Luke McLuke
Copyright. 1915, the Cincinnati
Enquirer
Uplift.

UpIift.
The elevator said: "Why not
Give me some credit, pray?
l figure in the uplift of
Mankind most every day.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1916-04-21
Issued every Friday at Roman, Mis-
soula county, Montana, by +. II. Rath-
bone, publisher.

Space rates on application.
Reading notices 10 cents per line.
Legal advertising at state rates.
CHURCH and society notices at regular rates where
profit is the object.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1916-07-07
We Are up Against It

We ask our readers TO bear with
as this week for the lack Of news III
the paper, for the edition is issued
under extreme difficulties. Everett
Herman, our linotype operator. who
enlisted last week. went To Boise
Monday 70 join the Second Idaho reg
iment and we have not yet secured
man To take his place. Then with
the rest Of tho force laying of day
aud half on account Of the big do
ings Monday and Tuesday, II put us
behind with the work. Since We'd
nesday tbs. editor, although not feel.
Ing very good, has been trying TO do
two mems work.
There are n number Of events which
should have appeared Ia this issue
but u has been an absolute Impossi.
bIlity to write them up and get them
Ia type, We regret that conditions
are such Ia the Office, and we hope
that next week they will be- different.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1916-07-07
Short Line Inaugurates
Weekend Excursion Rates

The Oregon short Line has inauRu-
rated weekend excursion rates.
which will no doubt be- appreciated
By the people along its line. Under
the new policy ball teams will be
able TO secure half fare rates. when
the round trip can be made on Sun
day. This rate will also apply 10 nil
who wish 70 make 3 round trip on
Sunday. For instance. Q person I'm
Montpelier wishing 70 spend Sunday
in Pocatello, can leave here on No.
10 ct q. N. and return on No. at
midnight, and the fare viii be only
$500.
Tickets will also be on sale at al
stations on Saturday, good until Mon.
day, 81 trIfie over bali fare.
This new system of low rates will
stimulate travel, especially for those
wishing 10 take weekend Fishing
trips, o. those who wish to visit with
relatives and friends ia nearby towns
over Sunday.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1916-07-07
Hemorrhage Causes Death
of Edward I. Patterson

Edward a. Patterson died at hls
home In Bloomington at an early
hour last Monday morning. MI.
Patterson had awakened from his
nights sleep and was about TO leave
the bed when he had an attack q
heInorrhaxe of the lungs, which re-
suited la his death few minutes
later. Deceased WAS = native of
Bloomington and was ~ years Of age
Besides his wife and two children. he
Is survived by his mother ana several
brothers and sisters. His funeral
services were held III Bloomington
meetinE house Wednesday afternoon
ct 2 o'clock.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1916-07-07
Montpelier Won Two, Out Of Three

Montpelier won two out Of three
ball games played last Sunday, Mon
day and Tuesday with the PoeatelIo
team. Sundays game. which was g
ragged one, was called In the ninth
inning on account of the wind storm.
with the score standing IL to ~.
Mondays game was fast one and
was won by Montpelier. Tho score
was 10 |, Pocatello's lone run being
the result Of an error on the part Of
one Of Montpeller's players.
We had intended giving detailed
write-up Of the three games, but
being up against # for help In the
Office we are unable 10 say more.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1916-07-07
0EoRGnTowN NOTES

Georgetown, July 5.--Last satnr-
day while Joe Rasmussen and Frank
Hayes were up Georgetown canyon
they ran onto black she bear. with
two snbs By her side. As bear tracks
had, been seen during the past week.
the men were armed for bear, they
had the honor Of bringing home the
skins Of the old mother bear and the
two cnbs.
Mrs. WIN. Plerson Of Tabor, Can.
ada. IL visiting With her sister, Mrs.
Harrison Tippats This IL Mrs Pear
sons first visit here Ia II years.
The So. Charles ball team met de-
feat on the local diamond last satuT-
day afternoon BY the score II 10 3.
VIM. Hoif and family left Big train
last Sunday for = weeks visit 81
Blackfoot.
A dance was given last Friday
night 10 honor Of Leo sorensOn. who
left on June I8 on . mission to the
Central states. The dance eoald not
be given at the time ne left ON ae.
count Of The prevalence 81 measles In
this community.
About u from here spent The
Fourth On THE shores Of Bear Lake ~
Fish Haven. Nearly every one else
attended tie celebration at Montpe-
Iler.