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The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1916-11-17
HOUSE FACES FIERCE
ORGANIZATION FIGHT

Washington. Nov. 13.-Members OF
the House of Representatives in the
newly elected Sixty-fifth congress face
oue of the most uncertain organiza-
ticn situations in the history of the
government.
With a few districts still in doubt.
the Republicans appear to have p'l-
raIity of four or five members and a
possible majority OF two or three when
it is figured that all independent elect
ed in Massachusetts and Progressive
elected in Minnesota probably will
vote with them for organization pur-
poses.
The Republicans will have at least
217 votes, according to the latest re-
turns available. This is an increase
OF one in the total Republican mem
bership previously reported, but is one
vote less than working majority.
independence of action has charac-
teriZed number of the reelected
members on the Republican side. how
ever, and their attitude toward Demo
cratic legislation in the last few years
has given Democratic leaders cause
for hope that some OF them might car.
ry their independence into the organi-
zat;on of the next house.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1916-11-17
WILSON VICTORY (
PLEASES LONDON

Feeling in England is favorable to
the reelection of President Wilson
and that feeling is expressed by the
news papers and public men. An
Associated Press dispatch from Lon
don says: The reelection of Presi-
dent Wilson is welcomed by the
Weekly Nation as an event favorable
both for peace and to the cause of
state liberty and the paper thinks that
his election offers hopes of an early
end to the war agony than any nation
enduring it can yet foresee. William
Henry Massingham, the editor, in a
special note referring to President
Wilson says:
"The resources of the European
craftsmanship are not so rich, nor
are it's personalities so inspiring that
it can readily dispense with an acute,
powerful and in some degree pro-
phetic intellect at the head of the
greatest power that the war has left
SIdllulliS dllu VIC IlOoC IIlH<AVllStAN
to ourselves. l think that most men
and women here who take more than
casual interest in American politics,
read the news of MI. Hughes earlier
success with sinking hearts,
The New Statesman regards it as
better for the entente allies to have to
do with president, whose mind they
know and who is unlikely to raise
serious difficulties concerning the
British blockade.
"Moreover," it adds "Wilson is the
more likely to be interested personally
in the promotion of an anglo-Ameri-
can entente, on the creation of which
after the war so many important
things will depend"
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1916-11-17
EXPERIMENTAL STATION
FOR MISSION VALLEY

A new agricultural substation
seven miles southwest of Roman in
the Flathead valley, close to the pro-
jected line of the Northern Pacific
railway, is among the plans of the
Montana Experimental station for the
coming year. The legislature will be
asked to appropriate money for pur-
pose of equipping and maintaining an
experimental farm, and in anticipation
of their favorable action, the state
authorities have set aside a suitable
tract of 280 acres of state land. The
land was set aside last year and has
been cultivated this year in part, in
anticipation of it's use next year. Prof
Alfred Atkinson of the agronomy de.
partment has just been at Roman to in.
spect the work done this year and con.
slider plans for the opening of the ex,
perimental work mex; sprlng.
The reason for the request for tbs
new experimental substation is thai
the problems of the Flathead are
rather different from those of Other
parts of the state, and some special
experimental work in that region
seems quite justified. Chancellor F.
c. Elliott of the University of Montana
has approved the plan.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1916-11-17
ALLIES CAIN IN
D0bRUDJA FIGHT

London. Nov. 13.-The Russians anG
Roumanians on both the Dobrudja
and Transylyanian fronts of the Rou
manian theater are vigorously on the
offensive against the troops of the
Teutonic allies.
Keeping up their operations to the
north of the Constanza Tchernavoda
railway begun last week, the Russo.
Roumanian forces have been enabled
to push back Field Marshal Won Mack
ensen's men to front running
through the towns of Topal, lnancesne
and karanasuf.
In the Pennsylvania zone the Rus
slams gradually have reinforced the
Roumanians on the Northern section
of the line, until they now are fighting
side by side with them over front
of about fifty miles south of the Bulk
owina border.
The latest official communications
from both Bucharest and Petrograd
report the capture of Austro-German
leys and the repulse of attacks at va
rious points. Near the Oituz pass the
Austro- G ermans have made advances,
according to Berlin.
saiIIiseI is Captured.
After days of sanguinary fighting
the village Of Saillisel lying to the
east of the Peronne- -Baupaume road in
the Somme region of France, has at
last fallen entirely into the hands OF
the troops of General Foch.
In the capture of the town the
French inflicted heavy casualties on
the Germans and, in addition cap
tured seven officers and 220 men and
eight machine guns. On the remain
der of the front in France artillery
duels are in progress.
Little fighting of moment is going
on in the Russian, Macedonian and
AustroItalian theaters.
Along the Narayuvka river in Cali
clan attacks by the Russians have
been put down by the Austro- Germans
The town of Polog and Culse hill have
been captured by the Serbians from
the Bulgarians. according to Paris
Berlin admits an advance by the Ser
bians in this region.
No infantry engagements on the
Austro- Italian front have been re-
ported.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1916-11-17
G. 0. ?. PLURALITY
IN NEXT CONGRESS

The probable complexion of the
Sixty-fifth congress was further
complicated by late returns from one
close district and reclassifcation of
the politics of three members of the
California delegation. The count in
the one doubtful district, that in New
Mexico, is not yet complete, but the
election of Walton, democrat, is pro-
bable, according to latest returns.
A reversal in the Tenth North Caro-
lima district, where complete returns
indicate the election of Congressman
J. Britt republican, by plurality of
13 votes, broke the tie which existed
on the face of returns for congress
last night.
A reclassifcation of the politics Of
three members of the elected Cali
fornia delegation, John J. Nolan in the
Fifth district; Everis A. Hayes in the
Eighth and Charles H. Randall in the
Ninth, in accordance with their politi-
cal design in Congressional Record ap-
parently was favorable to the republi-
can side.
The names of the three members ap-
peared on the republican and demo-
cratic tickets and Randall in addition
was also on the progressive ticket. In
the returns as previously announced
two had been credited as democrats
and one as republican. The Congress
sional Record, however, classes Nolan
rs progressive, Hayes as republi-
can and Randall as a prohibitionist.
As result Of these changes the re-
publicans from present indications
will have small plurality in the
house, the latest figures giving them
ZIG members, the democrats 213 and
other parties six.
There are number of close districts
where, on the face of complete returns
members are appa1 entity elected by
very small pluraities. The Third
New Jersey district, where Robert
Carson, republican, is apparently cleo
ted by II votes over Thomas j. Scully,
democrat and present member of con-
eress, is a case. in point. The official
count next week may change some OF
these close districts.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1916-11-17
Walsh for Cabinet

A Billings dispatch dated Nov. IL,
says: Senator T. J. Walsh of Mon
tana, may be given a position in the
cabinet of President Wilson, after
March 4, next, as consequence of his
exceptionally able management of the
western democratic headquarters in
Chicago, although the Helena man, in
passing through here today, declined to
comment on the subject. Senator
Walsh has been referred to also as the
possible successor of Senator Kerns as
floor leader, now that the Indiana man
has been defeated for reelection.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1916-11-17
BANK CLERK TAKES $4,000
Young New Yorker confesses Specu.
lations in Wall Street.

New York, Nov. 13.-James Miller.
young clerk in the Liberty National
bank confessed to President Thomas
Cochran and other officials of that
institution that he had, within per-
iod of a few months. embezzled $44,-
9l9.74 and had used the money in
speculation.
The lure of the easy money" to be
made in Wall street led the young
man to speculate, he confessed. But
while others were winning hundreds
of thousands, he was losing.
According to formal statement by
President Cochran, the Liberty Ma
tional Bank does not lose a cent, as
Miller was bonded in excess of the
amount taken.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1916-11-17
HUGHES HOLDS
MINNESOTA LEAD

st. Paul, Nov. 13.-Additions. sub
fractions and corrections left no sub.
stantial change in the relative stand.
ing of Charles e. Hughes and Presi.
cont Wilson insofar as their Mime
sofa vote is concerned. The revised
totals for the state gave Hughes 49,.
SO and Wilson 17Ss569 Hughes plu'
rsjity of ESQ
That this lead at least will be main
tanned in the uncounted guardsmen
votes and those from the few scatter
ed districts not yet heard from, is the
opinion of leading Republicans.
Hughes Victory Imminent.
Unless a revision of the entire stale
vote discloses serious errors. Mime
sotas electoral vote will be cast for
Hughes, his supporters believe.
Paramount county soldiers voted II
foy Wilson and II for Hughes, accord
ing to returns received here. The
guardsmen are members of L COM
pany, Second regiment.
Cass county's revised returns gave
Wilson 1890 and Hughes 9S2. Fari-
hault county soldiers favored Wilson
"a to -. Soldiers from Goodhue
ccnnty. d and l. companies, gave
Hughes "a, Wilson 35.
Quinn Vote Grows.
The Cass county returns show a
gain for Judge w. ]. Quinn in the
supreme court justice race. The total
vote now stands Quinn 102,5S9 and
Anderson 95,902. This countys re-
turns also show increased pluralities
TO, Burnqnist, Kellogg and Mills.
There are few districts to be
heard from. and virtually all of the
Second and Third regiments.
Governor Burnquist's plurality is
growing steadily as the returns come
in. indicating a probable lead of l3O,'
400 over 7. p. Dwyer, his Democratic
aErOnent.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1916-11-17
COLD BLINDS DRIVER;
nine HURLED TO DEATH

Vancouver, B. c., Nov 13.--Plunging
through the gates protecting a draw
opened to allow tug to pass. Van
couver-Ladner Jitney, driven by
George Smith. carried nine people to
death with the possibility that two
more may be added to the list.
Smith was driving to Vancouver at
high speed and the supposition is that
in the frosty air the windshield be.
came clouded and he failed to see the
warning lights.
The heavy machine broke through
the wire gates and the car and it's oc-
cupants yere hurled into the water be-
low
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1916-11-17
DIVER STILL IS IN PORT

New London, Conn, Nov. 13.-The
time of the departure of the German
commercial submarine Deutschland
still Is uncertain, although everything
apparently is ready for a quick dash
to sea.
There were more rumors that Brit
ish cruisers are outside the three mil:
limit waiting for the Deutschland and
that two German war submarines arS
off the coast to convoy the boat back
to Germany.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1916-11-17
No Suffrage There

From Berlin, under date of Novem-
Der IL, comes the following dispatch:
The Balkan express, which runs be-
tween Constantinople and Berlin,
dashed at full speed today into party
of women section hands in suburb of
Berlin. Nineteen women were killed.
There was a heavy fog at the time.
The women had stepped out of the way
of west bound train and did not OBJ
serve the approach of the Balkan ex-
press.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1916-11-17
Judges Reelected

Judges Duncan, Lentz ard McCul-
loch were all reelected at the recent
election by substantial majorities.
Duncan and MeCulloch are democrats
and Lentz a republican.
The total vote in the four counties
comprising the fourth district was as
follows: Duncan, 8,275; Hall, 5,365;
McCulloch, 1887; Burleigh, 3,091; Lentz
1904; Taylor, 4,s02; Madden, indepen-
dent. 732
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1916-11-17
U. S. OFFICIAL FOUND DEAD
District Attorney for Western Wiscon.
sin Dies Of Hemorrhaae.

Madison. Wis, Nov. 13.-John A.
Aylward, United States district attor-
ney for the Western district of Wis.
consin, was found dead in bed here.
He was tifty-two years old. Death re,
suited from cerebral .hsmprrhage.
Mr.. Aylward had been defeated
twice as the Democratic candidate for
governor Of the state and was the law
partner Of Joseph r. Davies of the
federal trade commission.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1916-11-17
SENATE IS REPUBLICAN
HOUSE IS DEMOCRATIC

Returns from all the counties of
Montana show that the republicans
will control the senate and the demo-
Gratis the house when the legislature
convenes in January. There will be 27
republican senators and ID democrats.
The democrats have elected 40 out of
the IS members of the house, the re-
publicans 80 and seven seats are in
doubt.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1916-11-17
Sioux Falls Girl Killed.

Fresno, Cal, Nov. 13.-Niss Helen
Webster of Sioux Falls, S. D., stu
dent at the Fresno normal school, was
killed near Clovis, eighteen miles from
Fresno, when the machine in which
she was riding went off the road and
down a forty-foot grade.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1916-11-17
POPULAR VOTE
GOES TO WILSON

The total popular vote received in
each of the states by President Wilson
and Charles E. Hughes, but based on
incomplete returns and estimates, in
dicate that the president received
4O3,312 more votes than Mr. Hughes.
The table follows:
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1916-11-17
BANDITS KILL 100 !;
ON BOARD TRAIN

Laredo. Texas, Nov. 13.-An indi-
scriminate massacre Of nearly 100
women, childrem and Carranza soldiers
who were travelling OH a train near
Contreras, State of Morelos, which
was attacked by Zapata followers. is
reported in. Mexico City newspapers
received here.
After the attack on the train, tho
dead lay in piles beside the cars. the
papers state.
Only One Person Escapes.
Only one person, so far as known.
escaped death at the hands of the
bandits. He was Captain Antonio
Priegos.
The attack occurred November Z.
The passenger train, conveyed by
military train five miles in advance.
was halted in a mountain wilderness
after the military train had been al
lowed to pass unmolested.
For fifteen minutes the Zapatas kept
up the slaughter, Staying men and
women, who prayed for mercy, and
killing the babies, the papers declare.
When a relief train reached the
scene of the attack several hours after
it occurred the Zapatistas had scat
tered the hills. They looted the
express car.
A Mexican courier carrying instruc-
tions to Captain Scobell, British con
border with the remaining British sub
iects at once is reported to have left
here today for the Chihuahua capital.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1916-11-17
HUGHES WAITS FINAL
COUNT IN CALIFORNIA

New York, Nov. 13.-C}larles r,
lFuahes and William r. Wilcox. chair
nan of the Republican national COM
f::tee, plan to remain in New YORK
for week or more to await the re-
suit of the official count OF the vote in
California, it was announced here.
Once the official count is finished they
EXPECT to take a vacation, Mr.. Will
coz said.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1916-11-17
Two Guardsmen Killed.

Laredo, Tex, Nov. 13.-Corporal w.
J. Smith shot and killed Privates
Jones and Mcknight and wounded
Private Conners while the four, all
members Of X troop, Fourteenth cav
Wy, were answering stable call.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1916-11-17
eso.ooo Fire Loss at Devils Lake.

Devils Lake. n. d., Nov. 13.-The
Bangs building, which housed Ave
business places and Offices OF the most
prominent professional and business
men of the city, was destroyed by
fire. The loss is nearly $l50,000. The
origin is unknown. 1t is reported that
an explosion in the basement was the
cause.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1916-11-17
Thanks

desire to thank the voters of Mis-
soula county Tor their splendid sup
port of my candidacy for the Office Of
clerk of the court. 1t will be my con-
stant aim while in Office to serve you
in a most efficient and courteous man.
ner at all times,
adv. HARRY M, RAWN.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1916-11-17
Count viii Begin Today.

San Francisco. Nov. 13.-Thc Off.
cisl count OF California vote in the
presidential election will begin today
Steps have been taken not only to ex-
pedite the enumeration but to insure
it's accuracy. Both the Democratic
and Republican state central commit
tees have engaged checkers and attor-
neys to scrutinize the count of each
tally sheet.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1916-11-17
One Dead, Two Injured.

Huron, S. d., Nov. 13.-Chris Claus
sen was killed and Wallace Smith and
Albert Hassen of Iroquois were In
jured when their automobile turnel !
over near Huron.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1916-11-17
Near American Troops.

Chihuahua City. Nov. Villa ban
dts, who looted the Mexican Central
train at I.aguna station and executed
twenty.nine Carranza guards. Oct
2. are now marching toward San
Bnena Ventura near the American ex.
peditionary forces outpost. it was an
nounced at military Headquarters. A
cavalry column from the Carranza
garrison at Sauz is pursuing the ban
dts and driving them toward tha
American lines. .,...xxas,,.-.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-03-18
ARMY RECRUITING STATION
WILL BE REOPENED IN CITY

Jacksonville, March 1S-Orders
have been issued by the war depart
ment for the immediate reopening
of the United States army recruiting
Office in Jacksonville. This station,
which is in the Savannah district,
was closed last March.
Sergt. Harry F. Conley, United
States recruiting service, is now
here making arrangements to open
the office, which will again be To-
Gated on the third floor of the Park
building, Bay, between Hogan and
Julia streets. He hopes to have the
office open by Monday. In the mean
, time, he has his headquarters in the
Travellers hotel, Bay alN1 Cedar
streets, where he will be pleased to
receive applicants.
The decision to reopen the station
herei in connection with the joint
resolution of CONGRESS, recently
passed, authorizing the enlistment OF
10000 additional men for the army.
These men will be used to bring ex-
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-03-18
DESERT COUNTRY IS THE RE-
FUGE OF VILLAS OUTLAWS

Ell Paso, Tex, March 1S-The
point chosen for the entrance for the
punitive expedition into Mexico is at
the verge of dready, desolate plain,
Inhabited principally by coyotes and
prairie dogs, swept by sandstorms
and denuded of vegetation except the
cactus and few other spiky and OBJ
jectionable growths.
For at least thirty miles the
United States troops must make their
way across the desert. Then they
will reach the lowest range Of the
Sierra Madre mountains, risingsto a
height of 5000 to $500 feet, broken
and twisted into all manner of fan
tastic shapes by volcanic action and
barren of any verdure worthy of the
name.
Lonely, half civilized ranchmen
are found here and there in the val
leys, nursing their cattle at the in
frequent and scanty water holes, and
subsisting almost entirely on beef
To offset the evil results of a con-
tinuous diet of beef it is said they
drink the blood of the cattle, which
contains supposedly healthy salts.
Smugglers' Trail
There are no roads of any kind in
all this region. An ancient track,
known as the "smugglers" trail, is
used by such traffic as passes
through. The expeditionary force
must carry all it's own provisions,
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-03-18
MARCH IS IN HISTORY

l76e--Aerican celebrates the re-
peal OF the Stamp Act by Great
Britain.
1732-John C. Calhoun born
1SO5-Bonaparte assumed title OF
King of Italy.
1s37-Grover Cleveland born.
1S64-Suez Canal contemplated
19O3-Report of the anthracite
coal commission submitted to Presi-
dent Roosevelt.
1909-Russia and China reach q
modus vivendi in the Hardin dispute
1912-Locomotive explosion on
the Southern Pacific railroad killed
32 strike breakers and injured "a
other persons.
1914-Politica crisis in Japan.
1915-Mexico reported to be seek
ing financial aid from Japan.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-03-18
Classified Advertising
WILLIAMS BARGAIN COUNTER

40 Acres very good farming and cit
rus land. 16 in cultivation and
fenced, room house and outbuild-
ings, horse, buggy and farming i'm
plements, all for $500. Owner
going away.
20 Acres real good land, four acres
fenced and plowed, balance easy to
clear, within 2 miles of Lakeland.
quick sale $500.
20 acres, IA miles from Lakeland,
IL acres cultivated and fenced, 8
acres in woodland. fair. country
house and out buildings-good land
and bargain for $3.50. Half cash
balance In two years.
20 acres fertile land, fenced,-16
acres planted to Natal hay. Bal
ance in woodland. miles from
Lakeland on good road. $500.
$40 acres in good location. combina-
ton. citrus, truck, farming and
stock land. A fine place for colo
nization purposes. Will sell at
$25 per acre.
IL ACRES near town. lake view, all
fenced, acres in cultivation,
splendid land, one Groom and 81
room house and barn, excellent
water. About rs young orange
trees; one Of the best propositions
in this section. Price $500.
Terms II wanted.
MODERN 5-ROOM BUNGALOW and
garage, lot 106x14O, set to trees,
in excellent residence section,
cost $4,000. Will sell much
cheaper for quick move.
WANT TO EXCHANGE modern six
room bungalow and large lot,
well located, in St. Petersburg,
for improved farm near Lakeland
20 ACRES IL miles south of Lake.
land, some good citrus land, and
| some of the best truck and straw.
berry land in the State. comfort
able house and out houses. II solo
soon will take $1,2500 with terms
l2 ACRES improved, fair 2-stor.
house and barn, an assortment o
citrus and other fruits, partly ir
rigated, good citrus and trucl
land, on Lake Parker, adjoinin,
city limits. Will sell part or all
Prce $4,000.
G. j. WILLIAMS,
relee ram Bldg. Phone sc Blacl
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-03-18
"a wears old today.

Senator w. o. Bradley, OF Ken
,ncky GO years old today.
Victor Murdoch, editor and states
man. one of Kansas most distin-
p,,isned sons, "A years old today.
Hon. William Sulzer, proDaDle
presidential nominee on the Socialist
ticket this year, SO years old today.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-03-18
FALL PLANTING o.
TREES Rlss

Several advantage.
from planting fruit !,
fall in the North. h
fall planting is ri,sl
w. l.. Floyd Of NJ
Florida College of n
is especially true 0, ]
weather during Ja,y'
make the trees s,s-
cold slap in Fetr.,
them out.
c. X. McQuarri.. ,
the Extension Diyi,l
farmers in the nor.
of the State have 4
by fall planting. II,
in the spring until :,
cold spell is over.