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The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1916-10-06
COUNTRY DISTRICTS MADE
GOATS FOR C|Ty0F M|SS0ULA

This communication is to remind the
people of the reservation of the neces-
sity for activity on their part if the
proposition to issue bonds for the build
ing and equipping of an addition to the
high school building in Missoula is to
be defeated. Under the law it is pos
sible for the district in which the coun-
ty seat happens to be located to ex-
ploit all the rest of the county provided
the voters permit themselves to be ex-
plotted thus. The county high school
board is bringing about the submission
of the proposition of the issue of $75,-
600 bonds at the forthcoming election,
The facts briefly are as follows:
The county high school. which is
located at Missoula, while open to pu-
pills from any part of the county, as
are the high schools of Dist. %, actu-
ally serves the children of Dist. / and
of the adjacent country within riding
distance of the city almost exclusively.
Other high schools of the county hav-
Ing very large percentage of nom
resident pupils are denied the benefits
of special privilege which the powerful
district at the county seat can enjoy
The present high school building is no
longer adequate for housing the pupils
in attendance, as they should be cared
for. When such is the situation in any
other district of the county, that dist
rict, wholly at its own expense, must
provide the needed building and equip
ment. In the case of the Missoula dis
trict, however, thru technicaity of
the law, the burden may be shifted to
include all the districts of the county
even tho they must bear their own
burdens unaided and are required to
erect their own plants unassisted.
Many Of the people of Missoula re-
alize that Mssoula should have enough
self respect to own and operate its own
high school and that the uniication of
the two systems in Mssoula will ulti-
mately be advantageous both educa-
tionally and financially. But as long
as expediency permits the city of Mis-
soula to fall back upon the county to
provide institutions for their local use,
so long will the city defer facing the
issue for itself. If the proposition of
the bond issue for the purpose named
should be submitted to the people of
the several districts for ratification, it
is my firm belief that every district ex-
cept the district of Missoula would
turn it down, almost unanimously. But
if the people of Missoula desire to con-
tinue their Germany Belgian policy and
to seek only to bring home the pork,
they have the voting strength and can
carry the proposition unless all of the
men and women of the country
take the pains to vote against it. If
you have friends elsewhere in the coun-
ty please get in touch with them about
the situation and ask them to vote in
harmony with justice and fair dealing
and the interests of the country COM
munities which have been shamefully
penalized thru the working Of the state
laws in the past.
In fairness to the city board it should
be known that they appear willing to
begin the unifcation of the Mlssoula
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1916-10-06
WAR IS COMING
IN SHORT TIME

Seattle, Sept. 29.-United States
Senator James Hamilton Lewis of Illi-
nois, Democrat senate whip, respond
ing to the toast. "Our Country at a
non-partisan banquet given in his hon
or by citizens here, said:
"Our country is in an increasing
danger from her policies of national
preservation. The enforcement of the
Monroe doctrine against the future
new born Europe to prevent establish
ment in South America of the kingly
governments of Europe, and the en-
forcement of the American exclusion
laws against all Asiatic citizens, means
war for the United States. She must
prepare to meet the conflict or prepare
to modify her only two fixed interna-
tional doctrines. The American peo-
p]e do not understand either doctrine,
THE next great issue in America
will start from the Pacific, and will
arise from the demand that Japan will
make on her new European allies that
they exact of America in behalf of
Japan and China that the Asiatic peo-
pie shall have from the United States
all that is accorded to these citizens in
Europe; while the European allies Of
Japan will demand that Japan aid them
in opposing our Monroe doctrine in
South America.
The next great political campaign
will turn on the issue of whether
America will enforce her doctrines and
bear the expense Of increased necessary
naval preparation and taking over of
the adjacent islands in all American
seas which could be used as bases of
attack by any foreign power against
the United States, or to avoid these
burdens, and qualify our Monroe and
Asiatic doctrines so as to allow the
world to come into America as we are
determining to go into the world.
The first move in punishment for
US for our exclusion of Europe from
South America and Asiatics from the
United States will be retaliation by
excluding our goods and restricting our
citizens from both countries. If we
resent this--as our people must-the
islands of the PHILIPPINES and Hawaii
in the Pacific and Porto Rico and our
new Danish possessions in the Atlantic
will be siezed and the fight carried
there-as we siezed Cuba to fight
Spain. The mainland Of our nation
will have little opportunity to aid in
lard defense the conflict will be con-
test of navies.
The demand upon the United States
will be 'reciprocate or we will retail
late America must arouse herself
to her new situation-and by policies OF
peace and craftsmanship prepare to
meet it,.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1916-10-06
Standardization of Vehicles

IN April of the present year a num-
ber of the largest manufacturers of
axes, wheels and wheel material met
in Cleveland, Ohio, to discuss the pos
sibjlity of adopting standard patterns
and dimensions for all axles and wheels
used in horse drawn vehicle construc-
ton. At that time another committee,
appointed by the Carriage Builders
National Association, was already at
work on the standardization of the
parts that 60 to make up body for the
popular carriage known as the Amer
lean buggy.
The result of the Cleveland confer
ence and the meetings which followed
it, was that set of "standard speci-
fcations' have been drawn up, printed
and widely circulated among manu-
facturers interested. These manu-
facturers have been instructed to go
over the specifications carefully, and
suggest necessary changes or correc-
tons. After sufficient time has been
allowed for the consideration of such
criticisms as may be offered by the
trade, the specifications will be printed
in large quantities, and distributed to
the entire wheel, axle, carriage, wag-
on, jobbing and repairing trade.
Following this widespread notifica-
ton manufacturers and jobbers will
carry in stock only such goods as con-
form to the standard specifications.
All other sizes in spindle lengths,
Aange and hub sizes, will be considered
as "odd Sizes" and are not expected
to be carried in stock but will have to
be made up after receipt of orders.
1t is claimed that the shortage of
material in the vehicle trades can only
be relieved by the adoption of stan
dard sizes in all the parts and materials
used in the industry. Manufacturers
of wheels, axles, malleable iron, and
the builders of wagons and buggies are
all expected to give the new standard
Specifications their approval and help
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1916-10-06
Road Work Costs Much More.

Washington, Oct. 3.-An enormous
increase in expenditures for road
building and bridge construction mark
ed the development of highway worl,
in the United States during the last
twelve years. Statistics compiled by
the office of public roads and made
public here show that expenditures for
the work increased from approximate.
ly $80,000,OO0 a year in 1904 to about
$282, ,0OO, 900 in 1915, or more than 250
per cent State expenditures increased
from $2,500,000 to more than $53,000.'
900.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1916-10-06

to establish vehicle Standardization on
a permanent basis. Every carriage
and wagon builder in the United States
large and small, should be interested in
this plan for the conservation of raw
material and the saving of time and
labor which are involved in the vehicle
standardization plan.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1916-10-06

Miss Minnie Hanson, the
trained nurse who took care of
Mrs. E. H. Rathbone for a week,
returned to her home in Mis-
soula Thursday. Mrs. Rath-
bone is feeling much better and
soon hopes to be out again.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1916-10-06
RETIRED EDUCATOR SEEKS
NEW CAREER IN CHINA.

Minneapolis, Oct. 3.-Anxiety
to resume work was the object
that led John F. Downey, sew
enty years old. former dean Of
the college of science. litera.
ture and the arts of the Univer.
sity OF Minnesota, to leave for
China. where he will resume
active teaching.
Mr.. Downey, who retired two
years ago under the old age
rule Of the board OF regents
with the title dean emeritus,
was accompanied by Mrs. Dow.
ney.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1916-10-06
WOMEN "AD0PT" SOLDIERS

Winnipeg, Oct. 3.-Women of the
Westminster church of Winnipeg have
adopted" 200 lonely soldiers. prison
srs Of war in Germany. The soldiers
are Winnipeg and Manitoba boys who
have been captured In the war, and
food and clothing.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1916-10-06

Harvard Men Honored for Bravery.
Cambridge, Mass, Oct. 3.-Twelve
of the thirty.nine members of the
American ambulance service who have
been awarded the Croix de Guerre by
the French government for conspicu.
Gus bravery since the beginning of
the European war, are students Of
alumni Of Harvard university, accord.
ing to statistics compiled here.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1916-10-06
New York Shortage Acute.

New York, Oct. 3-In the face of a
serious milk shortage here because OF
the controversy between the Dairy
mems league and individual distribu
tors, Health Commissioner Emerson
declared emphatically there would be
no relaxation in the rigid inspection OF
the supply.
DR.. Emerson declared reports re-
ceived from inspectors for his depart.
ment indicated about Is per cent of
the normal supply was received. Mr..
would become more acute as the week
advanced.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1916-10-06
MILK PROBE ORDERED
IN EMPIRE STATE

Albany, N. Y, Oct. 3.-A sweeping
investigation of the milk situation in
the state, with view to applying a
remedy, was ordered by Attorney Gen.
eral Woodbury.. He announced applica
tion for the appointment of nonpar
tisan referee to take testimony will be
made.
The investigation was authorized
after receipt of complaints by milk
dealers and producing farmers alleg
ing conspiracies in restraint of the
milk trade. Each side accuses the
other.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1916-10-06
HolpuP MEN ARE GIVEN
WARM RECEPTION.

Chicago, Oct. 3.-After tele-
phoning to the proprietor Of an
inn at Burr Oak, a suburb, that
they were coming out to hold
up his place. six armed men
drove UP at the inn in a com.
mandeered automobile and At
tempted to carry out their
threat.
They were met. however, by
the proprietor, a waiter and a
bartender, armed, and in the
ensuing pistol battle one Of the
robber band was killed and an.
other seriously wounded.
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Tax Levy For 1916.

j. w. Buford, deputy county treas.
urer, sends the Pioneer the following
figures giving the tax levy for 1916
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-08-28

going out for Il smoke. but was given
to understand that the family gathered
for prayers. and would DC honored by
the presence OF their guest. Nothing
lothe. he listened to the elder Smms
reading chapter from the Bible with
an JUNCTION which condoned great
many verbal inaccuracies.
lie could not help noticing that both
the boy and girl werc FESTIVE. but at
trbuted their attitude to the natural
eXuberance of youth. When the read
ing was finished Peter sprang UP
eagerly and invited John to come with
him to his attic. Farmer Simms
frowned. but said nothing. and his
manifest disapproval was not noticed
by the stranger.
The reason for the boys request was
soon laid bare. lie had fitted small
workbench In his garnet. and had con-
structed several crude, but ingenious.
models of various sorts OF machinery.
II am crazy 10 be an engineer" he
confessed. but father won't hear Of il;
Some day I'll have to git out on my
own. That's just all there is to it,"
The door opened, and Peter swung
round in sudden alarm difficult to
understand. But tho intruder was only
his sister. Jessie had recovered from
her III OF shyness. and now carried a
portfolio Of draw wings which she was
anxious to exhibit. y"t Eirlishly dini-
dent as TO TIL" opinion this tall, re.
served man. with the sincularly sym
pathetic face, would express on them
JOHN soon put tho Eirlsat case. La.
aiming the drawings. he found. as
was only TO be expected. that they
broke every rule of art, even as he
understood it. Yet they displayed
some force Of conception. and tho color
sketches were distinctly good To his
thinking. both brother and sister mere
~ lacked training. Neither might he
a genius. but there was no gainsayinG
the fact that tho muses.. rather than
the rough ways Of husbaudry. APP
pealed very strongly TO these two.
Somehow. the girl seemed Ia lie eN-
cited to a pitch hardly warranted by
the conditions of the moment. Her
pretty face was flushed. her bright
eyes were shining, end her hands
me ifcstly trcmbled.
IL don't want YOU TO feel afraid
merely because you arc exhibiting your
work." he said soothinsly, a4,ributing
her agitation 10 the natural nervous
ness OF one who was little more than
child in years.
"Oh. it isn't that. Mr.. Burton"
Uttered Jessie Soon after seeing you
to-day was chased by a bull
You were not hurt?" he broke in.
She Redeemed still more deeply, the
hot blood incarnadinE even the shapely
throat and neck.
No. she said, With s,anmcrins
hcsitancy. IL might have bcen-but a
gentleman. an artist--ran Upland
and-ssved me-
(To BE Continued To- Morrow
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-08-28
Tired, Aching
Feet and Limbs

are promptly relieved by applying
Absorbine, Jr, the antiseptic Imminent.
1t is soothing, healing and invigorat
ing-puts vim and energy into jaded
muscles. One Of the many enthus-
astic users writes: Il received the
trial bottle Of Absorbine, Jr.. all right
and at that time was unable to walk
without a cane, just around the house
I used it freely, and inside Of two
days could walk without limping.
something I had not done in two
months. I went TO the drug store and
procured 3l.o0 bottle. and to-day can
walk as good as ever. I'll never be
without il. am recommending ii to
every one I can. for / am living
witness
Absorbine. Ir.. should always he
kept at hand for emergencies
AZ druggists $lO0 and $500 Il bot
tie or sent postpaid. Liberal trial
bottle for Toe in stamps.
w. +. YOUNG. i. ID. f..
2.9 Temple ST. Springfield Mass.
ADVERTISEMENT
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-08-28

who have been visiting friends in
Scranton. Pa, and Batavia, " Y, will
not return TO Richmond until Seplein :
Der Is.
W. =. Bricl and his daughters and
Mr.. and Mrs. a. J. Warren and Dorothy
Warren are on motor trip to the
Buffalo Lithia SPRING.
Mrs. James \. Mulney. Of Ports
mouth, is spending some time with her
cousin. Mrs. Joseph =. Solari, at 2sos
East Franklin Street.
Mrs. Robert I.awler and her son,
ia mes n. l.awlcr, and Mrs. John j.
cox. OF Norfolk, who were delegates
to the State Convention OF the A. 0.
IT, aud Ladies Auxiliary, spent sew
cral days here with Mrs. Solari. en-
route for their home.
William A. Green returned TO Rich
mond yesterday, after a stay OF six
weeks on the Jersey coast.
Mrs. w. David Saunders with her
little daughters. Catharine and Nir-
ginia, are spending tho month OF Au-
gust at the Virginia Mineral Springs.
Miss .Aleene Figg and Miss Bessie
Ford have returned to the city after
4 delightful trip 10 New Haven, Conn.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-08-28
.C0LORED man IS VICTIM
OF MURDEROUs ASSAULT
Thomas MattoN Now i'm Petersburg
Hospital With Bullet Hole
Near Heart.
JEALOUSY ASSIGNED AS CAUSE
Good Prospects for Improvement of
Road to Swift Creek-HOpewcll
Highway About One.Fourth Com.
pleted-Two Prisoners Escape.
Gspeciplto Tie T,mes-pispa,cn.

PETERSBURG. VA. August -
Thomas Mattox, colored. is in tho Pc
tersburs Hospital. the victim of MUIR
derouS assault. MattoX was walking
along Tlum street with Il girl on Sat
uruay night, when he shot 10y a
negro known only TO the wounded man
by the name Of Slim The only cx-
PLANTATION of the shooting is that II was
an act Of jealousy. Mattox WAS shot
in the breast near the heart. and he
is thought TO be fatally injured. Ills
assalant has not been caught
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-08-28
SOUTHERN COMPLETES ANOTHER
STRETCH OF DOUBLE TRACE
Ispecial The Times.D;sn,,c,,

Especial to The Times Dispatch.l
CHARLOTTESVILLE VA. August
27.-zThe fve-mile stretch OF double
track between this city and Rio hav-
ing been completed. the Southern Rail-
way tomorrow Will begin operating
its trains over the new tracks Work
on the douhle-tracliing between Rio
and Orange was finished about three
weeks ago. so the Southern, after to-
morrow, will have Il complete line OF
double track i'm operation between
Charlottesville and Washington, q dis
lance of 1l3 miles.
South Of the city all OF the double
track between here and Lynchburg has
been completed. with the exception OF
the twenty miles between Arrowhe d
and Elma. Work is being rushed on
this stretch. which should be finished
soon after January |. When this is
done, the Southern will have a COM
plcte line OF double track from Wash :
inSton to Charlotte, y. G..
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-08-28
AIR RAID ON CHEM.
Terrific Explosions Following Thirt. =
Five-Minute DOmbR rdInent. With
Many Victims uepOrted.

LONDON. August 2I.-''.A squadron
OF the entente allies acroplancs bonn
barded the neighborhood Of Client on
Friday morning, accordin" Ia the Echo
Beige" says a Reuter- dispatch from
Amsterdam. The hrst bomb was
dropped ut $40 O'Clock. and the bonn
ba rdment had continued thirty-tve
minutes when there was terrific en-
ploson that lasted fifteen seconds.
SCATTERING windows throughout the
city. The explosion is supposed to
have been caused by the blowing up
OF an ammunition depot. Soon a sec
ond explosion, equally severe was
heard. The newspaper says it is re-
ported there were many victims. An
ammunition depot 1T Meirebekc also
was blown up. and II Zeppelin was
seriously damaged.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-08-28
RECEIVING SHIP FRANKLIN
WILL. RI: BURNED ON BEACH

NORFOLK. VA, August a1.-Con-
demned rs unfit for service as even
station ship. the receiving ship
Franklin started on its last voyage to-
day when tug started towing II TO
PASSPORT. Me, where the hull will be
burned OIL the beach 10 allow the pur-
chasers to get the copper rivets and
sheetinE from its ti,nbcrs.
For many years the Franklin. ich
was built between 1850 and 1865, has
been used as a receiving ship at the
st. Helena Naval Training Station.
The hull began TO leak several months
ago. and was sold. For a time it was
reported the Old huh. would be used
as a barge.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-08-28

l'laus and specifcati for The pro-
posed viaduct across the AppomattoX,
with its overhead terminus in this
city. submitted by number OF per-
sons, arc in the hands OF a committee
OF engineers for examinations This
committee is composed Of the city cngi-
necr and the chief engineers Of the
Norfolk and Western and Atlantic
Coast Line Ra ilroads. which companies
arc interested in the construction OF
the viaduct. The committee will re-
port it's findings to the special bridge
committee Of tho Council. and by the
latter to the Council for action
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-08-28
accepts Call to France.
!speci.l,o The Times Dispatch.

TSpcci;tl 10 The Times ispatCh.
l.fNcliEuEG. VA. August c1.--tcv
Edmund Ia Vcrgus. former pastor OF
the Presbyterian Church at Altavista,
but lately OF Victoria. has accepted Il
call from the International V NJ. G. y.
committee for work in France. fits
aged mother accompanies him 10 wo, X
arronS widows and orphans in Paris.
The minister expects t" conduct active
association work III the trenches in
Northern France. The minister is an
American born Frenchman. and WAS
educated in Paris. They expect TO sail
from New York next week
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-08-28
NEWS OF ASHLAND
Special to The Times-Di.patch. ]

special TO Inc IlmeS- Dlkpat ch.
ASHLAND, VA, August :7.-Thc
new Town Council OF Ashland will
meet on September and reorsanize
At the last meeting OF the old body
in addition 10 the regular business
]. G. Hughes was reelected as mem
Der OF the school board, and a permit
was granted TO Mrs. T. r. boswell to
build $4,000 residence on Howard
Street
The School Boards of Ashland and
Beaver Dam District. at a recent Joint
session, decided to build two-room
school near Taylorsville. Mrs. ". S.
Brown was chosen as principal
George II. Bowles. OF Lynchburs.
State secretary OF the Farmers Union,
will be in Hanover County this week
holding meetings at Hanover, divers,
Hewletts and Halls School. ann lie
will attend a country meeting at Mont
pelter on Saturday.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-08-28
IN AND OUT ur TOWN.

Pr. and Mrs. J. Aston Cahell and
liz daughters. Misses Ethel. Kath-
,c and Dorothy Cabell, are al the
Sweet Springs. w. Va.
g. IRIS. Ar l.. Workman has returned
Richmond, after spending several
= ks in New York. Atlantic CITY
Eladelphia and Baltimore
Hiss Cornelia Taylor aud Miss Mary
-lor, OF Richmond. are guests of j.
Taylor in WinstonS Salem, y. G.
| Hiss Alice Noble has returned from
NO weeks visit TO Mr.. and Mrs. A
Shanlllc in New York City.
Hrs. IT. o. Austin, formerly Miss
Inc Yeamans. Of $3.50 Hanover Ave
l.. is guest Of Miss Mary Austin
IAlhemarle County. near charlottes-
Hiss Lettic Hack cit and her cousin
lis Virginia fIackett, OF boswell
e returned to their homes. after
nding the past two months will,
rs, Helen French in Auburn. \. Y.
|ffs. John Cahcll and her small
lighter, who have heen visiting the
msrs mother. Mrs. Thomas Lee
lore. In Roanoke since early in June
spending some time i'm Nelson
7in,y before returning to Richmond
| r.. and Mrs. r.. s. Tribble. OF Rich
nd. and Mrs. l.. &. Garrett, OF C,hn-
Iland, have returned after short
Iy in Atlantic City.
. Hiss Lucille. Napier, OF this city. has
n spending the past week with
|,nds in Norfolk and Ocean View.
Hiss Gertrude Steger. Of Richmond
1.-The guest Of her aunt I'm Pensacola
:, for few weeks.
S. Hopkins, Jr.. Of this city, has
I'm spending the past week with
Ends In Norfolk and Ocean View.
tss Norma C. Ragland, of Rich.
I'd, Is spending several weeks al
lhoro Springs.
(frs. John NJ. Wray and her mother
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-08-28
AT WORK ON REPLIES TO u. S.
Great britain Ha.tens ConSIdern Ion
Of Protests AgaInst Black List
and Interference With Malls.
Especial to The Times.pispa.ch

Especial to The Times Dispatcl,.1
WASHINGTON. August 27-cireat
Britain is working at top speed" on
her replies to the American protests
against the black list and interference
with the mails. This information has
been conveyed to the State Depart
ment In response to the various re-
quests from this government that the
answers be expedited.
The inference IL drawn, therefore,
at the State Department that the re-
plies will be received early this week.