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sented here before the federal grand
jury investigating the alleged plot to
destroy the Welland canal established
according to federal authorities, that
Captain Franz Won Papen's former Of
fee at so Wall street was not a
branch of the German embassy when
Wolfe Won Igel was arrested there on
April IS and papers claimed by the
German ambassador seized.
The papers are now in the custody
of the department of justice in Wash
ington.
They were sent to the capital by
United States Attorney Marshall at
the request of the state department.
after Ambassador Won Bernstorff's de.
mand for their return on the ground
that they were seized on German ter
ritory.
Attorney General Gregory and the
local prosecuting officers insisted that
the former office of Won Papen is not
German territory. The state depart
ment announced that return OF
the papers rested on this pont.
1t also had an important bearing, it
is said, on the status of Won 1gel
whose release the German ambassa
dor demanded, representing that he
became member of the embassy
staff in December, 1915.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1916-04-28
BIC Guns KEEP
Up STEADY ROAR

London, April 25.-Artillery bonn
bardments alone are taking place on
the French and Belgian fronts, the
scene of the greatest activity being
the region of Dead Mans Hill and in
the Argonne forest, with the Germans
the aggressors in the former and the
French in the latter sector.
| French aviators in squadron forma.
tions have dropped large numbers OF
shells on German positions at Longuy-
on, Stenay, Dun and near Montfau-
con.
The fighting between the Russians
and the Germans and Austrians along
the eastern front continues at various
points, but no important changes in
positions are reported. The same is
true of the Austro-Italian zone.
The British in German East Africa
are continuing their forward move.
ment against the Germans, having
now occupied the town of kondoa in
the lrangi region. Considerable cas-
ualties We're inflicted on the Germans
British Repuise Turks.
The British also have been success
ful in an operation near Deuidar
Egypt, repulsing with heavy casual
ties a Turkish attack. In an engage
ment near Quatia village, however,
the British We're forced to retreat af-
ter an engagement with Turkish
column superior in numbers.
In the KutElAmara region of Mes
opotama, despite their recent check
the British are keeping up their ef-
forts to lift the siege at Kut l1l- Amara
The town of Sannayyat is still under
the bombardment of the British guns.
Constantinople reporting on the re.
pulse of the British at Felahie last
week, says the British losses were
more than 5000, about 1000 men be-
ing killed.
A defeat of the Russians on the cen.
ter OF the Turk line in the Caucasus
region is recorded by Constantinople,
but the Russian war office announces
that Turkish attempts to advance
were frustrated and a Turkish often.
sive in the district of kharput checked.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1916-04-28
School Notes

The Botany and Foods classes made
an expedition to the timber Tuesday
afternoon. They spent the time in
collecting specimens of flowers for bot
any. A delicious lunch prepared by
the girls in the Foods class was served
just before leaving.
The fifth, sixth, seventh and eighth
grade classes went to the woods We'd
nesday afternoon. The occasion was a
picnic and search for flowers.
We are most proud to announce to
our friends that in the preliminaries
for the Senior Defamation contest,
held at St. Ignatius Wednesday night
of this week, our representative, Miss
Goldie Irish, was given first place. She
will represent the district in Missoula
during the State Interscholastic meet,
May 9th to 18th.
The Poison high school pupils will
present a play in Roman, Thursday,
May 4th. 1t is given under the aus
pices of the Roman high school. With
our share of the receipts we hope to
pay off our athletic indebtedness.
Hence we earnestly ask your help and
patronage. Admission IS and 20 cents
"ELOPEMENT OF ELLEN.
Cast of Characters.
Richard Ford GA devoted husband) .....
..,.................. ................Li Lisle Wood
Mollie, his wife........ Josephine Jones
Robert Sheppard, Mollie's brother....,
...... ...........................1r Irving johnson
Max Ten Eyck, chum of Robert.......
Floyd Hepd
Dorothy Marsh, fiancee to Max ........
............................ Estelle Halory
June Haverhill, (Wesselyn 'O6) who is
doing special investigation for eco
nomics during summer........ ....:...,.
John Hume, "Victor of St. Agnes ,....
......... :. .... ..................Jesse Delnkap
Synopsis
Act I-Morning room at Mrs. Ford's
home at 8 a. m.
Act II-Corner of Mrs. Ford's gar
den at a. m. the next day.
Act 111-Same corner in evening OF
same day.
Place pheasant Hill," a suberb of
New York.
Time-Summer of 1905.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1916-04-28
ATTACK EASTERN COUNTIES

London, April 25.-Three Zeppelins
visited the eastern counties, dropping
incendairy bombs, according to the
official announcement.
The conditions were ideal for the
Zeppelin raiders. The night was dark
and the atmosphere clear. There was
a light southwest wind, which had gen.
orally been considered unfavorable for
Zeppelins, but it was little more than
mild breeze and any threat of a
storm which 1t might ordinarily have
presaged was lessened by a favorable
barometer.
The raiders appeared at about the
customary hour and seemed little
uncertain as to their location, as the
early reports showed that only incen-
diary bombs were being dropped
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1916-04-28
SIX VILLA BANDITS
SENTENCED TO DEATH

Deming, n NJ, April 25.-The seven
Villistas captured after the raid on Co.
lumbus and convicted of murder in the
first degree were condemned to death
by Judge Edward l.. Medler. The date
of the execution was set for May 10.
The prisoners pleaded they were ig-
norant of where they were going at
the time of the raid and they were
forced to follow Villa under penalty
of death.
Six of the bandite listened unmoved
to the sentence of death, but the sew
enth, Jose Rangel, who had been
wounded in the raid and was carried
into court on a cot, cried for mercy.
Judge Medler ordered the prisoners
to the Santa Fe penitentiary for safe
keeping Only few persons were
present when sentences were pro-
nounced and there was no demonstra-
ton.
The names of the other Villistas are
Juan CancheZ, Eusebio Renteria, Tau
rino Garcia, Jose Rodriguez, Francis
co Alvarez and Juan Castillo.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1916-04-28
FRENCH ARM ALL LINERS

New York, April 25.-The French
steamship Rochambeau arrived here
from Bordeaux with gun mounted on
its stern. 1t is the first French pas
senger ship to reach this port thus
armed.
According to the Rochambeau's
commander, Captain Juham, all
French passenger ships plying to the
United States henceforth will be arm.
ed, but solely for defensive purposes
French freighters will also be armed,
Iaid Captain Juham.
The Rochambeau was equipped with
one of the famous French 75-millime-
ter cannon which are being placed
also, he said. on other passenger YES
sells
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1916-04-28
1915 FIRE LOSSES
SHOW HEAVY GAIN

st. Paul, April 25.-The European
war has had it's effect upon the for
eign fire insurance companies doing
business in Minnesota. The compa-
MES have lost heavily in the past
year, as compared with the business
Of 1914. Domestic concerns have
shown an increase in business over
that of 1914.
Figures given out by s. u. Works.
state insurance commissioners, show
that the foreign companies are behind
nearly $4,000 in the amount Of pre-
miums collected in 1915. as compared
with 1914. The losses are also smaller.
In 1915. premiums collected by for
eign companies were 1851, ,043.02,
while In 1914 the total was $1.s3S.-
07523. The losses paid in 1914 were
$1.017, ,529.01 and in 1915 they were
$S93,179.24.
There was material increase in
the net fire losses of the state in 1915.
as compared with 1914, according to
the figures Of Mr.. Works. In 1915 the
fire loss Of the state was s1.971.59,
as compared with $4,s31,0IS.S3 in 1914.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1916-04-28
TEDDY IS BEATEN
IN EASTERN STATES

Theodore Roosevelt's candidacy for
the republican nomination for president
received a serious set back last Tuesday
in the Massachusetts and New Jersey
primaries. In these states the fight
was open and above board for or against
Roosevelt. Teddy's supporters were
making fight for instructed delegates
but were decisively beaten in both
Massachusetts and New Jersey. Both
states will send delegates to Chicago
opposed to the nomination of the erst-
while Bull Moose leader.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1916-04-28
AMATEUR AUTOMOBILE DRIVER
SPILLS LOAD ON LEON HILL

F. w. Lee, postmaster at Leon, last
week purchased new Ford car and on
Sunday started out to break it in, and
with the family comfortably seated
among the cushions they started out to
enjoy the new purchase, driving to-
ward Roman. On the return trip in
going down the Leon hill the driver ap-
parently lost control and the car jack
knitted, throwing the occupants to the
ground and causing considerable dam
age to the car and inflicting bruises
and scratches on the occupants. None
were seriously hurt, however, and con-
gratulate themselves on getting out of
the mix-up as luckily as they did.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1916-04-28
Princess Redfeather Again

The St. Ignatius correspondent of the
Missoulian writes:
, Princess Redfeather addressed a
council of the Flathead Indians Sunday
at the lodge of Chief KiKishee. The
Indians became greatly exbited when
the federal officers, John Ramsey and
J. S. Glenn, assisted by other local In
dian officers, attempted to arrest the
princess, the officers being refused en-
trance by the Indians. The officers be-
ing greatly out numbered and sure that
any show of force or attempt to fore
IDLY arrest the princess would result in
bloodshed, withdrew from the scene.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1916-04-28
SCOTT TO MEET
WAR MINISTER

San Antonio, Tex, April 25.-Gen-
eral Hugh l.. Scott. chief of staff of
the United States army, and General
Alvaro Obregon, Carranza's minister
of war, will discuss at Ell Paso, or at
some other point agreed near there,
the questions that have arisen be-
cause of the entrance into Mexico of
General Pershing's punitive expedi-
ton.
Just when this conference will take
place will depend upon when General
Obregon can reach the border.
General Scott would not discuss the
character of his instructions, but it
was indicated at departmental head
quarters that the two officers will dis
cuss in detail the various articles of
the proposed protocol pending be-
tween the two governments and which
provided conditions under which arm
ed forces of either country may be
sent into the territory of the other to
run down bandit bands.
General Scott has made it clear that
he is in thorough accord with the ad
ministration in its determination
Not to Withdraw the Troops
for the present and unless he receives
orders to the contrary, or different
from those he already has, no move
in that direction will be made until
after his conference with General
Obregon.
General Funston sent to General
Pershing the preliminary orders for
the recommendation of his troops
along the lines he had recommended
and which had been approved.
Already General Pershing has begun
drawing in the mobile forces that
have been operating considerably in
advance of the southern terminus of
his long line of communication and
the line Itself will be materially short
ened
Unofficial reports indicated that
Carranza had sent gradually into the
north an army much larger than that
of the American force, and great
part of the Mexican force is In a po-
sition to conduct pursuit of Villa
and his scattered organizations that
would be more effective than would
be continuation Of the American
| campaign II continued along the pres
ent lines.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1916-04-28
CUMM|NS CARRIES MONTANA
IN PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARIES

Montana's s eight delegates will go to
the republican national convention in
structed for Senator Cummins of Iowa.
An effort was made by former bull
moosers to carry the state for Roose-
welt but the attempt was a signal
failure.
Only partial returns indicate the cleo
tion of the following delegates: Bur-
lingame, Dixon, Selway, Albright,
Carroll, Harvey. Goddard and Mantel.
Wilson gets the democratic support,
the following being elected delegates:
Hilger, Walsh, Stewart, Mccarthy,
Norris, Arthur and Burke.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1916-04-28
TO RETURN AMERICAN MAIL

New York, April 25.-Six hundred
bags OF parcel post matter. compris.
ing probably more than $4,000 sepa.
rate packages. mailed for distribution
in Holland. are to be returned to the
senders in America because the steam.
ship companies will not carry this
mail, owing to the British seizures of
parcel post consignments. The Brit.
ish authorities contend that the par.
cells might reach and benefit the CEN
trail powers.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1916-04-28
DANES FEAR DEARER FOOD

Washington, April 25.--Sharp rises
in food prices in Denmark have alarm
ed the people, who fear increases If
the war continues, says consular ad-
vices reaching here from Copenha-
gen. Food and everyday necessities
are said to be up 80 per cent, with
the rate of increase growing.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1916-04-28
British Steamship Sunk.

London, April 25.-The British
steamship Parisiana, 4,763 tons gross,
has been sunk. The crew of the vessel
was landed. The Parisiana left New
port, England, April 20, bound for
New York.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1916-04-28
PROVISION DEALERS ExlLED

Berne, April 25.-The Swiss G erman
frontier again has been closed because
Of military movements In Alsace.
The authorities have expelled eleven
German, Austrian and Bulgar provi-
sion dealers because Of usury in the
sale Of victuals. Felix Falk, a we'll
known journalist and correspondent
Of ~ Frankfurter Zeitung, also has
oeon expelled,
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1916-04-28
Want War information.

Washington, April 25.-The senate
adopted a resolution by Senator Cham
beriain calling upon the secretary of
war for information on the military
strength end the number Of coast de.
seosss Of Washington and Oregon.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1916-04-28
Chief Rocky Boy Dead

Rocky Boy, head of wandering
band of Chippewa Indians that in some
manner were omitted from a share in
lands when the rest of the tribe received
their allotments and which for the last
80 years or more have wandered about
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1916-04-28

So every year for some time to come
Uncle Sam may find bunch Of new
dreadnaughts in his Christmas stock
ing.
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REPORTS TURKS SLEW
GERMAN OFFICERS.

London, April 25.-The Turk
ish garrison revolted and slew
all it's German officers before
the Russians captured Trebi-
zond, says the Daily Mail Odes.
sa correspondent.
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OFFICIALS May HOLD
Won |CEL'S PAPERS

New York, April 25.--Evidence pre-.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-12-04
ALL EYES ARE ON HER

Miss Rankin, the first woman to be elected to congress, is the abb
sorbng topic in the eastern press. Even such staid and conservative
journals as the New York Evening Post hunts down the mnutest details
about Miss Rankins life and publishes them with apparent enthusiasm.
Other papers have sought and found some of her former acquaintance
and companions, and published what they say with considerable relish,
/. is observable, however, that nore of them has found anything that is
not commendable to the subject
Jeanette Rankin is watched every day during this trying period of
criticism, but does not get excited O. disturbed|n fact, she confesses
that she is used to the imelsht and does OF shrink from appearing as
the first and only woman IN ongress. Indeed, she is not only pronounce
ed fit, but is especially praised for being selfpoied. She claims that the
publicity is an aid to the several measures which she advocates. and,
while admitting that she will be loyal to the Republican party, she o II
fesses that she is especially concerned in woman suffrage, prohibition
and the welfare OF children, and that she will employ her efforts and her
influence to secure national legislation along these lines.
We think that the women of the country are very fortunate in ecur-
selfEonfdent as Miss Rankin appears to BE. Much depends upon her
1t is not only what she does at Washington to further her measures but
the widespread quoting and commenting on her views, that will have
more effect than a whole campaign of many women. The Xray is turned
on her now, and the analysis of what it disdoses is beginning to follow,
and the people will read and digest those parts readily where they might
skip or ignore a wen-stated theory If not the accepted leader OF the
women Of the land. she is the most conspicuous example, and it seem to
be the general verdict that they could not lave found a better example
If they had hunted the country over.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-12-04

According to the official statement of the campaign expenses of the
National Hughes Womans committee, states the New York World. 1t
cost $l34965 to finance the o of the Hughes Special train This
amount compares meanly with the S, 100000 spent by the Republican
National committee; but measured by results it was decidedly the most
effective and the los disastrous campaign fund of its size in the history
of American politics.
E. II. Hartman boosted that the $250WO campaign fund which he
raised after comforting with President Roosevelt in 1904 turned $4,000
votes in the city of New York alone, making a difference of 100000 in
the general result" But the woman's train fund exerted al adverse in
fuence not in a single state but across the continent. 1t turned many
times $4,000 votes along the entire itinerary of the Golden Special
and helped swing the westa away from Hughes.
T The woman's train fund might have been increased by Democratic
contributions if its effect could have been foreseen. AS it is, it stands as
a monument to political mismaaagement, a bunderfund unique in presi-
dental campaigns. If money talks in politics, this particular sum OF
Republican money must be credited with beating the Rev. Mr.. Burchard
in unwise utterance.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-12-04
ABOUT LEARNING SOMETHING NEW

Are you taking advantage of your opportunities to learn something
new every day?
About them you might obtain much valuable information if you would
read ortak with m me who car answer your questions inteligenty.
SuppoGng they are "out of your line"
When you least expect it the knowledge you might gain may be Of
great benefit to you.
Besides, your brain needs a change; lew thoughts arc good exercise
Many men who are reckoned great students have gained their fam1.
iarty with certain subjects by talking with people who ire interested and
enthusiastic.
Your memory storehouse grows apd expands with what you put in it.
Fill all the vacant places and there will still be room.
Furthermore, when you get the thirst for knowledge, you will be
surprised at how much more delightful your tr1ends mt acquaintance
become when you draw from their funds of useful information.
TOPICS IN BRIEF
Well, Mr.. Hughes had at least ne close shave in his life, anyhow
Atlanta Constitution.
Poland and Ireland ire both wondering how much a promise is good
for-St. Louis Republic.
The new kingdom of Arabia takes its place among the nations. An
other dry stateL-BostonT Transcript.
A tariff commission should not only take the tariff outo of politics but
stay tut of politics iself-War Street Journal
So far the kaiser has escaped the sinister charge that he is colonizing
Belgians for elccton-day purposes-Boston Transcript
All the rejoicing wei the independent Poland as recently announced
seems somehow to get to us via Berln-Chicago Herald.
"Deutchand" carries back 1000 tons of gold, silver and rubber for
the starving babies of Germany-Wal Stree. Journal
With three Indians in the house of representatives a movement in
favor Of America for Americans is likely to spring up-New York Sun.
Let us hope that the government We are % get in the future from the
vest will be less seveIe than the brand Of weather it handles-Boston
Transcript
If Henry Ford is sincere in wanting to do the greatest good to- the
greatest number he will put another spring under the back seat-Boston
Transcript
The U49 that sank the American ship Columbian doubtless will be
remembered IS the sister ship to the U53 recently feted at Newport
Boston Transcript
Souvenir collectors are saving bricks from the old house in East
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-12-04

need them all for his 1920 campagn-New York Morning Telegraph.
The farmer vote" has come into its own, and ne of the first evil
dences is the promptness with which the idea of a grain embargo is lis
missed at Misunderstanding Herald.
Why wouldn't it be a nice little winter junket for Roosevelt to take
Hughes down to South America and show him the real River of Doubt?
New York Morning Telegraph.
The International Institute of Agriculture warns the world of a
wheat shortage and possible famine; but the consumers of patented
breakfast foods show no signs of a1arm-New York Sun
In the campaign inquest says an eastern paper, the Republicans can
shift n blame to Wall Street. The sworn testimony of the rampagn
fund proves that New York south of Chambers Street seen its duty and
done it noble"