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PRESIDENT ONLY
KNOWS DETAILS

Washington, April 1S.-Sixty-fve
vessels have been reported officially
and unofFicially as having been attack.
ed without warning in the past few
weeks by German submarines.
This, it was disclosed, will be one of
the statements in the note which the
United States government will send
to Germany.
Attacks without warning by sub
marines on merchant vessels since
Germany gave notice that ships car
rying guns would be considered as
vessels of war have been closely
studied by the president, with the re-
sulting conclusion that promises
made by Germany have not been fol.
lowed
AS soon as the president had finish
ed the communication to Germany he
directed that Senator Stone, chairman
Of the senate foreign relations COM
mittee, be invited to the White House
that he might be informed of the in.
tentions OF the administration.
Mr.. Wilson himself was the only Of
fetal familiar with the details Of the
document, but it was learned authori-
tatively that it is the most emphatic
and vigorous diplomatic paper the
president ever has approved.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1916-04-21
ACCIDENTALLY KILLS NURSE

Reeder, n. d., April lS.-Mrs. Irene
Fuarie of Slim Buttes, this county,
Was accidentally shot and killed by
a young homesteader for whom she
had been caring during an illness. The
patient and another young man had
quarreled during the day and in the
Tvening, when the homesteader was
aroused from sleep by noise just
outside the door of his home, he de-
lnanded to know who was there. Re-
ceiNing no answer, and thinking it was
the man with whom he had quarreled,
he shot through the door and killed
Hrs. Puarie. The coroners jury ex.
Onerated him.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1916-04-21
OFFICIALS WITHOUT NEWS

Washington, April 1S.-Confirmation
of the death of Fancisco Villa still is
lacking both at the state and war de.
partments and at the Mexican em-
bassy.
The outstanding feature of the mes
sages from the border were reports to
the war department that six Mexicans,
who confessed to having taken part
in the raid on Columbus, N. NJ, had
been captured and sent to Columbus
for trial by the New Mexico state au-
thorities.
Another official report relieved anx-
iety as to the supply problem for the
troops at the front. 1t said the forces
now We're fully supplied, with the ex
ception of small shipment of horse
shoes and clothing, which would go
forward at once.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1916-04-21
DROWN WHEN WAGON UPSETS

Winona, Mimi, April 1S.-Two more
lives were sacrificed in the high wa
ters Of the Mississippi river Within
400 feet Of where four members of the
CyOgan family perished a week ago
Josephine Wieczorek, twenty-one years
Oh, and Theodosia Wieczorek, her sis
ter, nineteen, We're drowned
The younger girl had left her home
near Bluff Siding, Wis, across the
river from Winona, driving a corse
hitched to a light wagon. On the road
leading to the approach of the Winona
high wagon bridge she attempted to
turn the rig when she met her sister
returning from work in Winona.
The older girl was assisting in lift
ing tAe wagon at the rear when the
horse become frightened 1t backed,
showing the older girl into the water
AT the side of the road. Her sister
went down still holding the reins. Both
bodies We're recovered The horse
also was drowned.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1916-04-21
DUTY TO PUNISH HUSBAND

Chicago, April 1S.-"It was my OBJ
ljgation to society as rescue worker
and the principles for which stand as
a slffragist that brought me here to
seek the punishment of my husband.
II wasn't revenge or jealousy" So says
Mrs. Nora Perkins Jeanson, who came
from Brooklyn to Chicago and charged
that she found her husband Edward
A. Ieanson, sharing an apartment with
young woman. Mrs. Jeanson has
been awarded a court order for S6
week from her husband by Judge John
r. Newcomer in the court of domestic
relations and Jeanson's attorney has
entered a motion for an appeal which
will be heard on Thursday.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1916-04-21
LUTHERANS WILL PROTEST

St. Paul, April 1S.-A protest
against the address to the People of
the Allied Nations" which was signed
by 500 prominent pro-ally Americans
and published in the entente coun-
tries, is being circulated among the
100000 members of the German Lu-
theran church in the United States,
according to Theodore Buenger, presi-
dent of Concordia college, German
Lutheran theological institution in ST.
Paul.
German Lutherns are Americans" :"
Mr.. Buenger said. "They have obeyed
strictly President Wilson's neutrality
proclamation"
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1916-04-21
Thirty PERISH
IN RAIL WRECK

Bradford, R. L., April 1S.-Thirty or
more persons are reported to have
been burned to death in a collision of
trains on the New York, New Haven
and Hartford railroad here. Wreck
ing and hospital crews are said to
have recovered thirty bodies.
The dead were in the rear car of a
four-coach local train, bound from
Boston to New London and which had
stopped at the local station, when it
was run down by the Giltedge eX-
press, bound from Boston for New
York.
This coach was telescoped set atire
and burned. The car ahead also took
fire and the flames, communicating to
the passenger station and freight
house, destroyed both buildings.
A hospital train came here from
New London and Medical Examiner
NJ. H. Scanlon of Westerly, l.. L.. took
charge of the search for the dead and
care of the injured.
1t is said that there are known to
have been thirty-seven persons in the
destroyed car and that only seven OF
these had been accounted for several
holrs later
The accident was due, it is believed,
to wrong signals or failure properly to
lead the signals.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1916-04-21
EVEN BIBLES COST MORE

New York, April 1S,-The price of
bibles has increased and is likely to
war. Statements issued by religious
publication societies show that the eX-
pense Of publishing prayer books,
hymnals and other religious volumes
is so much larger than heretofore that
buyers have been obliged to pay near
ly double the prices of last year. This
is due mainly to the advance in the
cost of paper ink, leather and glue.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1916-04-21
MONTANA OFFICIALS RILED

Billings. Mont, April 1S.-Montana
state officials are up in arms over the
wording of call issued by the execu-
tive OF Utah for a conference of west.
eYn governors to discuss the alfalfa
weevil situation. The call AYERS that
the weevil is present in Utah. Idaho and
Montana. Montana state officials take
decided exception to this allegation, so
far as Montana is concerned, and point
to the fact that Montana quarantined
last year against alfalfa imports from
Utah. However, Montana will he rep.
resented at the proposed meeting At
Salt Lake.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1916-04-21
NAVY SHOOTING IMPROVES

Washington, April 1S-Vice Admir-
Il Mayo of the Atlantic fleet report
ed to Secretary Daniels that the ma
neuvers just concluded off Guantana,
mo, Cuba, were the most successful
ever held by the navy.
In target work, the admiral said,
marked efficiency was shown, excel
lent records being made with firing at
greater range than ever before at
tempted.
'In every respect" he added, "the
was the best the navy ever
did"
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1916-04-21

& Sulzberger companies, the case of
the Cudahy company, which was rep
resented by British solicitors, is in
cluded in the settlement. The foreign
office statement says:
"The settlement provides that his
majesty's government, in consdera-
tion of a sum of money paid to the
packers, shall regulate the entire ship
ment by the packers of all packing
house products to neutral European
countries during the continuation of
the war
"The government considers this pro-
visisin to be OF Importance"
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1916-04-21
BRITISH SEAMEN ON STRIKE

Tampa, Fla, April 1S.-The thirty
five members of the crew of the Brit
ish steamship Eretria, loading phos-
plate for French port, went on
strike when Captain l.. c. Wright re-
fused their demand for 25 per cent
increase in wages. The British vice
consul ordered them to return to their
ship, but they refused. The men
claim the wages are too small for the
risks taken in the facing of subma-
rineS.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1916-04-21
OREGON REPUBLICANS
FORCE HUGHES NAME

Mandamus proceedings to compel
Secretary of State Ben w. Olcott to
put the name of Justice Hughes on the
ballot as a candidate for Republican
nomination for president, were institut-
ed in the Oregon supreme court Monday
by Wallace McCammant of Portland.
The proceedings were instituted on be-
half of the signers of petition, which
was filed last week, asking that Mr..
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1916-04-21
BRITISH WILL SEIZE COAL

London, April 1S-Neutra ship
owners were warned by the British
foreign Office that all cargoes or bunk.
ers of coal of German origin in neutral
ships will be liable to seizure under
the order In council of March II.
The foreign office advised neutrals
to obtain certificates from British con-
sular officers showing that the coal in
their ships did not originate in Ger
many.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1916-04-21
DUTIES TO Be PAID IN GOLD

New York, April l8.-According to a
telegram received here by Juan T.
Burns, consul general for the de facto
government Of Mexico at New York.
all duties on imports into Mexico after
midnight on April 80 will be paid In
national gold coin Of that country.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1916-04-21
More Troops Go

General Funston is sending General
Pershing more than 1000 additional
troops and there is reason to believe
that even more will be placed at his dis
posal if the campaign aginst Villa is
continued. The troops, which have
been ordered to Pershing's base at
Columbus, have been on duty along the
border.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1916-04-21
TERMS ARE MADE PUBLIC

London, April 1s.-The foreign of.
fee issued statement for publication
III the British press announcing set
tlement of the cases of the Chicago
meat packers arising from the seiz-
ure of number of their cargoes.
In addition to the Armour Swift,
Hammond, Morris and Schwarzschild
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1916-04-21
Editors Will Meet

The thirty-frst annual convention of
newspaper men of the state will meet
at Livingston the latter part of July.
At the close of the session a trip is
planed to the Yellowstone park where
they will meet the newspaper men of
Wyoming and eastern Idaho who have
arranged to be there at the same time.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1916-04-21
Iowa TO Vote on SUFFRAGE.

Des Moines, April 1S.-Governor
Clarke Of Iowa issued proclamation
providing for the submission to the
voters of the state the constitutional
amendment providing for woman suf.
frage at the primary election June 5.
1916.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1916-04-21
School Board Meeting

The next meeting of the School
Board will be held at St. Ignatius,
Wednesday, April 26th, at 1890 A. M.
Any persons wishing to consult the
board are invited to be present.
s. r. Logan, Clerk,
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1916-04-21

It isn't always so-no, not always.
his neighbor sitting at his right ex-
poets liberal return on his invest
maut Of affnrt
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1916-04-21
SUM MMARY OF CASUALTIES
IN MEXICO,

!. Washington. April ia re-
: capitulation of official reports
:. of what the American expedi-
. ton has accomplished and at
: what cost, other than financial,
> shows the following:
Villa bandits killed, seventy;
wounded, unknown; prisoners.
six.
American soldiers killed,
three; wounded, thirteen; miss
Ing, one.
In addition, forty civilians or ,
Carranza soldiers are reported .
to have been killed in the fight. .
ing at Parral and an unknown ,
number were wounded. .
14Nn- ~
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1916-04-21

Ell Paso, Tex, April 1S.-General
Gavira, Carranza commander at Jua-
rez, announced that the Mexican tele-
graph wires between Juarez and Chi
huahua had been blown down near
Pearson and that for that reason he
was unable to learn any further de-
tails of the reported discovery of the
body of Villa.
At the same time a telegram, filed at
Chihuahua City, presumably before the
interruption to the wire service, was
received from Consul Letcher, saying
that nothing was known in the state
capital regarding the finding of the
bandits body.
These two circumstances combined
to reinforce the growing skepticism
here as to the truth of the story that
death has ended the career of the fugi-
tive brigand.
The old story that the man who is
really dead is Pablo Lopez. the noto-
rious butcher of Santa Ysabel, and
that Villa has deliberately used his
death as the basis of a false report
of his own decease, was revived.
This story was retold by an Ameri-
can owner of large ranch in the
Guerrero district, who said he had re-
ceived it from his ranch foreman and
believed it to be true.
The confidence of Mexican officials
here and in Juarez that Villa is dead
has not, however, diminished, out
wardly, at least.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1916-04-21
DOUBT PREVAILS
IN MEXICO CITY

+ Il y !. !. !. 4 Il j. j. =. i. i. i.
+ Mexico City, April 1S.-No .
!. messages have reached Mex .
+ co City tending to confirm the .
+ report of the finding of the .
+ body of Villa, and the general i.
!. disposition in official circles is i.
!. to discredit the report. =.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-03-07

The outlook for the Administrations prepared
ness program, so far the army side is concerned
has become distinctly promising The House mil
itary committee has agreed bill authorizing
the formation of army composed of regulars
an aggregate peace strength of seven hundred
thousand men. Under this plan the maximum of
the regular army will be one hundred and seventy
thousand troops and the minimum of the National
Guard four hundred and twenty-five thousand. 1t
is estimated that force of one hundred thousand
volunteers can be enrolled through summer train
ing camps
These proposals conform to the American idea
that the standing army should be comparatively
small but should be reinforced by a substantial and
efficient reserve. Some authorities have expressed
grave doubt that the National Guard affords suit
able basis for the development of such a reserve;
but until the exact terms of the House committees
bill are known judgment this point can be only
tentative There is almost endless diversity of
opinions regarding the means by which an adequate
army best be formed The most that we can
hope for is that out of common counsels guided by
evolved and put promptly into effect
The fact that the House committee has resolved
its differences after long weeks of inquiry and
discussion and in the face of many confusing ele-
ments is a heartening omen. In Congress and out
of it there factions that oppose any measures
of military preparedness; but the rank and file of
the people convinced that the time has come to
take serious thought and action for the national de-
tense. This sober conviction we may trust will
prevail
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-03-07
: Quips and Quiddities

Having purchased a new bicycle Mr.. Jackson pre-
scented his old one quite servceable to his French
groom.
You'll find it useful when you're in hurry. Dem
mis-" he said, with a kindly smile.
"shure. it's grateful OF ann to anner'' replied
Dennis thoughtfully but Dim thinking it'll be long
time before OF thrust mesilf on it.
why? Have you tried to ride one?'
Sure OF have" replied the groom decidedly "Oi
borrowed wan from frind' and, after days hard
wurrk. shure OF couldn't balance mesilf it standn
still. let alone roide along the street
4 crowd of dirty-faced urchins playing dan
gerousy near the edge of Providence pier. Suddenly
an salt who had been fdgety onlooker from the
cabin of his boat emerged from his favorite post and
proceeded soundly thrash of the lads in ques-
tion.
Some passerby surprised by actions, stopped to
question old thereon.
wal I'll tell var said the old fellow ne regret
fully ceased his hold the lads collar. "'Taint as
care hang they fall in whether they don't,
but DANCED uncertainty about it that can't
stand. Judge.
"cbiIdren" said the minister addressing tne Sunday
school 81 want to talk you a few moments about
one of the most important organs whole world.
What is it that throbs away, beats never stop
ping never ceasng whether you wake or sleep, night
and day. week in and week out, month in and month
year in and out without any voition on your
part, hidden away it were in the depths unseen by
you, throbbing, throbbing rhythmcaly all your life
lopg?'
And during the pause for oratorical a
small voice. THE meter"
A Quaker fell asleep in meeting and began to
For while the nasal notes soft and
smooth and did disturb the worshppers but finally
sleeper let a few extra kinks the effect
a tr1e dsconcerting.
Friend Hazekiah," whispered acquaintance, dig
ging the other in the ribs think thee mad better
myself"
What did thee say? What did thee say" cried
Hezekah somewhat confusedly. WHAT the matter?'
Nothing, Friend Hezekiah,' the quiet rejoinder
of the other, only thee snoring little, and
afraid that outsiders might think spirit
thee to trombone solo of an expression of thy
convictions Philadelphia Telegraph
Colonel-So the bank refused to cash that check
I gave you, Rastus!
Rastus-Yessah Dat cashier dun positively
de most uncanny mind All ebah saw, san.
The Colonel-Uncanny?
Rastus-Yessah Jes All tell him
All had he said it no good chen befo'
he dun look at it, sah."
Cornell professor and his wife entertaining
dinner few weeks In the midst the gayety
at the table childs voice coming from the
floor above.
"Mother!" he cried
What it, Arche?" she asked
There's only clean towels in the bathroom. Snail
l one?"
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-03-07
THE NEW MORALITY.
by DIR. FRANK CRANE.

TN HE old morality individual AS far as the
state is concerned people used to accept
principle of Machiavelli, recently emphasized by
Bernhard that nation has only self-inter-
The citizens therefore accept kings
satraps God in His infinite wisdom had given
The morality is individual plus social and gov
ernmental 1t recognizes that are responsible for
kind of government have, and that we are con-
science-bound not only to be just ourselves but
create and maintain just business conditions. just
national actions and just social order
The old morality against sin. The new morality
is against poverty.
DR.. Max Hamburger, of Johns Hopkins says that
the modern world will the poverty
that "the philosophy of history points this drec-
ton"
Ferrero Italian philosopher, writes: THE
morality must a necessary element of prosperity"
We must recognize that not only do crime, alcohol
and inefciency poverty, but poverty
causes neficiency, alcohol and crime.
There doubt poverty can be abolished. BY two
agencies Education and organization; that is. the
right training young and the right government
of the mature
ont ideals and methods education The ideal should
be to render boy and girl efficient 1t should not
he IN make scholars cultured gentlemen and learned
rnit If YOU want to know be
Principal Hulberts in Park Ridge n From such
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-03-07

The appointment of David r. Francis as United
States ambassador to Russia is regarded on every
side as a peculiarly happy choice. Mr.. Francis has
served in many positions of public trust and in all
Of them with high distinction He has been mayor
ST Louis, Governor Of Missouri, president of the
Observation-Disclosures Exposition, and in the Cleve-
land administration was Secretary of the Interior.
His experience and travel and cultivation, together
with personality at once virle and charming, ad-
mirabIy equip him for the important duties he will
be called upon to discharge at PetrOgrad.
The future relations of the United States and
Russia bid fair to become very intimate and mu-
tuaIIy profitable in matters of commerce. Hereto
fore the bulk of Russia's imports has come from
Germany; hereafter it will come from other coun-
tries Students of our foreign trade agree that the
opportunities thus offered the United States are
even more inviting than those which await develop
nnent in Latin America. Our commercial treaties
with Russia were allowed to lapse some years ago
They must be renewed Negotiations to that end
call for the most capable diplomatic service. 1t is
believed that Ambassador Francis will be equal to
this and all other tasks required.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-03-07
HEELS AND CHARACTER
by H. ADDINGTON BRUCE.

favorabIy influences is bound to influence the
other favoraby. everything which affects the
one unfavorably unfavorable effect
the other.
So sonclusively mas this theory been borne out oy
everyday observation scientific experiment that to-
day the importance of good bodily nourishment as an
aid in mental growth is everywhere recognized The
institution of the school luncn" is concrete and
praiseworthy example increasing public appreciation
of the interaction between mind and body.
So the spread of the playground movement, which
has as principles the theory that mus
cuar strength physical vigor make for mental and
moral sturdiness. n fact, it has been found that
juvenile decreases in neghborhoods where play
grounds established.
Hence the suggestion to the psychic influence of
heels is by no means fantastic it might
For obviously, it is easier to walk we'll and to stand
we'll when shoe heels in good condition than
when they away the back at the side.
Try this experiment yourself If you have been
negligent matter of heels Make it point here
after keep your heels in good repair and
whether or not things get better with you.
Certainly, at any rate, you will have reason to feel
your personal appearance is improved; and this
itself without development value.
the only beneficial effect that you likely
experience from careful for the condi
ton heels of your shoes
Copyright 1916, by H A. Bruce)
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-03-07

~ EEP the heels of your shoes in good condition.
x Don't go about with them down. 1t doesn't
II look WE'LL and besides it may a bad effect
on your character
You smile ncreduously at this last statement? Very
we'll Smile if you please. you there
is good for my making it.
In New City there used to be-perhaps there
still is exceedingly practical mission for the
redemption drunkards and vagabOnds of all
descriptions
This mission connected with a church. and
reliance naturally placed in the redeemng influence
of religious teaching people who conducted the
also alert the Importance of reckoning
material influences in the reshaping of character
many ways they provided for the material we'll
being of the derelicts who to them. One in
which they provided for them by keeping cobbler
busy putting heels their shoes.
They did this the sound theory that whose
heels away will. almost inevitably SLOUGH
less that the physical slouchness will
tribute moral slouchiness; and that, by making it
easier for to stand physically erect he will find
it easier to stand morally erect.
Experience indicated this policyas in fact it has
always indicated larger theory of which, after ALL
this repairing is only particular application
The larger theory. to put it briefly is that mind and
body are so intimately related that everything which