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The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1917-04-06
ACTION Of CONGRESS
MEANS BEGINNING Of WAR

The resolution declaring that a
state of war exists between the Unit
ed States and Germany was passed
on Wednesday, April 4, by an over
whelming majority. Senator Nc
Cumber's substitute to declare the
existence of a state of war upon the
sinking of another American ship
by Germany was defeated without /;
roll call. The war resolution was
passed by vote of 80 to 6.
Senators who cast the negative
votes were: Gronna of North Da-
kota, LaFollette of Wisconsin, Norris
of Nebraska, Lane of Oregon, Stone o1
Missouri and Vardman of Mississippi
The resolution, drafted after con
sultation with the state department
and already accepted by the house
committee, says the state of wal
thrust upon the United States by Ger
many is formally declared and di-
reefs the president to employ the en-
tire military and naval forces and
the resources of the government tC
carry on the war and bring it to q
successful termination.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1917-04-06
HOME GARDENS

"A garden for every home," is the
slogan of NJ. J. Abbey, of the State
College of Agriculture. who is in
charge of the State Boys and Girls
Industrial contests.
He furthermore states that all va
cant tillable lands should be put to
work. That the high cost of living
will be reduced when vacant lots and
unused back yards are made produc-
tive factors.
All this he states can be done by
a systematic organization of our boys
and girls. He would have every COM
munity cooperate with the local
schools, commercial clubs, women S
clubs and other organizations in
forming garden canning clubs, Each
boy and girl between the ages of ten
and eighteen years would be given
instruction in garden methods during
the spring months and when the gar
den produces, all products which
were surplus would be canned.
Every home canning factory ana
every member a successful canner."
He urges upon the people of the
state, who are interested in the con-
servation of food products to take up
and definitely promote the garden and
canning project.
1t is of interest to every city, town
and farm woman, as we'll as farmer,
to make careful study of the new
cold-pack method of canning. The
plan, which the college proposes, is
for local people to organize canning
clubs in the schools, send the names
of the club members to the college
and each boy and girl will then re-
ceive at once garden canning bull
]etin, giving full instructions for
making a garden and for canning the
surplus products. At stated intervals
the college will send further direc-
tions for the contest work.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1917-04-06
DEATH OF MRS. JOS. BRODIE

Mrs. Matte Brode, wife Of Joseph
Brodie, formerly of RaNali, died at
her home in Detroit, Mich., on March
%. Besides her husband, she leaves
three small children--one twelve
years of age, another nine, and the
youngest an infant. The funeral was
held on March 26. The Brodie family
have a great many friends on the res
ervation, having lived at Ravalli for
about two years, during which time
Mr., Brodie was, i'm partnership with
his brother-in-law, r. G. Hull, in the
automobile stage business. A year
ago last fall Mr.. Brodie was offered
a position with the Packard Motor
Car company Of Detroit. and the fam
lily returned to their former home
st. Ignatius Post.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1917-04-06
SENATOR MYERS
ON THE JOB

Not discouraged because his bill
for the relief of certain Flathead
homesteaders did not pass the last
congress, Senator Myers will again
introduce his bill to reduce the ap-
praisement of all Flathead lands
homesteaded before June 12, 1912,
The following letter will explain in
detain his intentions:
Washington, d. c.,
March %, 1917,
My dear Mr.. Rathbone:
Referring to the bill which in
troduced in the last congress for the
relief of the settlers on the Flathead
and which failed of passage during
that congress, will say, l intend to
reintroduce this measure upon the
convening of the 65th congress.
In anticipation of this action ! have
written to the secretary OF the Inter-
or and requestd him to issue instruc-
pending all action upon Flathead
entries pending the outcome of the
legislation which | propose to intro
duce.
am today in receipt of letter
from the department acknowledging
the receipt of my request and advis-
ing me that it has issued instructions
to the Commissioner of the General
Land Office to suspend action on all
the cases involved in said proposed
legislation pending the outcome
thereof.
Accordingly for the present, no ac-
ton will be taken by the General
Land Office with respect to these en-
tries.~ l shall introduce a bill pro-
viding for the relief as contained in
the bill introduced in the last con-
ercs and as soon as the bill is printed
! shall be pleased to send you copy
thereof -
At this time I do not know whether
the special session, soon to convene,
will consider matters other than the
appropriation bills and general pre-
paredness legislation. If general leg
islation is taken up l shall push this
bill for the relief of the Flathead set
tiers. Otherwise, the matter will
doubtless be compelled to go over un-
til the regular session in December.
Yours most cordially,
H. L, MYERS.
p. SIT was my bill to reduce ap-
praisements, which passed the Senate
last session but not the House.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1917-04-06
ROUND BUTTE SCHOOL NOTES

A defamation contest among the
pupils of the Round Butte school will
be held Saturday. April 81. After
the speaking a dance will be given
by the boys base ball team. Every
one is invited. Tickets $1.0O,
The Equity gave it's last big dance
of the season last Saturday. and
though there was not very large
crowd, everyone had good time.
The boys base ball team has been
organized with Mr.. Fisher as presi-
dent. and Cyrille Reeve. captain.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1917-04-06
APE OWE EN-

When fur stews can this i'll ear Pm
Toot rye tomb ache them cen ink
Lear
Youth linked wood be butt way sting
thyme
Use ITS imp lean on cents Shear"
Gnome altar. Anna lies align
Nation mice lend her verse says knot
Fork rip tick poet real Ike mine
How Aaron veal demesnes allot.
Deems Taylor in Century Magazine.
What do you make of this? Next
week a translation of the same will
be printed, or as near as we can
make it out. Watch for it.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1917-04-06
THE LIGHT HERALD
ING A NEW DAWN

During the past two years and a
half many a devout soul has asked
why the awful war i'm the east was
permitted, The answers are begin
ming to come. One can be read in the
story of the rejoicing of the people
over the return of the political pris-
oners from the icy depths of Siberia;
where, for so long a time, hearts
that would be free have been break
ing, and no God has seemed to hear
their prayers. Another can be read
in the exultation of the Jews of Rus
sia over the assurance that equal cit
izenship for them will soon be an es-
tablished fact. Another can be seen
in the near approach of the soldiers
to armenia; in the certainty that
they are carrying freedom to that un-
happy people, and that they will soon
recover the Holy Sepulcher from the
merciless Turks.
When the war first began, the
Turks sent an army to capture or
destroy the Suez canal. They were
driven off and the British army pur
sued them. That army is now in
Palestine and drawing near to the
very gates of Jerusalem. The light
is growing brighter on the Cross.
Nine hundred years ago a cry rang
through Europe to rally and save the
Holy Sepulcher. 1t was swiftly ans
wered and three hundred thousand
of the crusaders perishcd in vain;
and since then the Turk has had rule
over all that land which Christians
hold as sacred because of it's wonder
full memories.
Now a victorious army is knccling
at those gates, Again another army
is foraging it's way step to step
through that land further east, where
the cradles of civilization were
rocked-the land that has lain prone
as if in trance while five and twen-
ty centuries have been unravelling.
What awaits that land when it
shall be awakened from it's Rip Van
Wrinkle sleep?
Another lesson can be read in the
new Rusia's proclamation that Poland
with her gallant people is to be given
back her old place among the nations
and that her people are henceforth
to be free.
Another is that the wild riders of
Arabia have been awakened in their
desert fastness to strike the flanks
of that power which since the days
of Saladin, have been their oppressor.
The great spectacle is seen in
crumbling thrones and the enamel
patton of men who for centuries have
been half slaves.
1t may be said that these enamel
pated peoples are not capable of self
government. No doubt many mis-
takes will be made, for "long is the
way and dark, that out Of hell leads
up to the light" but we know in
stinctively that never again can Rus
sia be what she was few brief
months ago-she has had "a new
birth of freedom, and government Of
the people. by the people and for the
people shall not perish from the
earth" Weekly.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1917-04-06
EASTER NOTICE

Next Sunday morning at 10 o'clocl
the NJ E. Sunday school will cele-
brate the Easter occasion with ar
appropriate program to which the
public is invited. The evening ser.
vice will consist of special Easter
music by our large chorus choir anC
a sermon by the pastor.
e. D. SWISHER,
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1917-04-06

1t looks like new people almost, to
90 into the Big Store now, so many
new faces appearing there. Mrs. Man.
ningof Missoula, is in charge of the
dry goods department, in place of
Alma Myers who lately resigned;
G. A. Mason is a new man in the
clothing department, and Grover
Leonard is the new general utility
man lately of Miles City.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1917-04-06
PUBLIC OPINION

"All free governments, whatever
their name, are in reality govern
ments by public opinion; and it is
on the quality of this public opinion
that their prosperity depends. flames
Russell Lowell.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1917-04-06
EASTER SERVICES

The Easter morning services at
the Catholic church in Roman will
be made especially attractive on
Sunday, April s, by special music
by the choir. Everybody cordially
invited.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1917-04-06
THAN KS

! desire to thank the citizens and
people of Roman for their efforts and
support in nominating and electine
me your mayor for the coming term
1t shall be my highest ambition to
serve you we'll and make good
JOHN p. SWEE.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1917-04-06
The New Scholar.

did the serpent tempt Eve with
the apple?" asked the lady tencher Of
the boy who was present for the first
time.
"Pa says she wheedled It out Of him,
and nav says pa thinks he knows ey.
erything. "-Richmond Times Dispatch
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1917-04-06
SUNDAY SCHOOL NOTICE

By vote of the Sunday school, the
time will be changed from 1900 a,
m. to 1000 a. M, for the summer.
The Sunday school children will
have charge of the Easter services
Sunday morning.
Public cordially invited.
w. M. PEARSON, Supt.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1917-04-06

Some of the John ]. Rogers chill
dren are confined to the house with
measles.
The copper production in Montana
in 1916 was worth S97,000,O00 and
the zinc production was worth $751;
100000.
George LAWS, the new road super
visor of the Round Butte district
has been doing considerable work on
the roads in that country during the
past two weeks.
b. j. Schaerer was a visitor in
Missoula the latter part of last week
and returned home with a new Ford
car which he will use in his travels
the coming summer.
w. A. Pearson of Horte, this
week bought the so acre ranch OF
John Joyce near the Round Butte
1t is understood that Mr.. Joyce will
still remain a resident of the valley
and will move to an adjoining farm
which he still owns.
Now that election is over, it is to
be hoped that active preparations
will be made to install system of
water supply in Roman. The newly
elected mayor an aldermen can make
record for themselves by hurrying
the matter as rapidly as possible. We
can never make a town here and live
out of water barrel.
DR.. A. X. Resner and sons Carl and
Roy, last week purchased the ranch
property of Mr.. George Gierke COM
prising 12O acres eight miles south
west of Roman. This land lies in the
immediate vicinity of the ranch al
ready owned by the former gentlemen
and with this addition to their hold
ings will have one of the best bodies
of land on the Flathead. The price
is not known but is understood to
nave Drought SOOu price,
County Commissioners John j..
Flynn and Clarence Prescott, accom-
panied by County Surveyor Thayer
Stoddard, were in Roman last Friday
having been on trip of inspection
of the new county bridge built at the
lower end of Grow creek. The bridge
has been accepted and will be a great
help to the people of that part of
the valley.
A. w. Wood, formerly president of
the Missoula chamber Of commerce,
has accepted the position Of manager
in the Stanley Scearce store, and as
sumed the duties. Mr., Wood is an
old time merchant and brings years
of experience to the place. Mrs.
Wood and their son, NJ. l.. Wood, ac-
companied him to Roman, the latter
accepting a position in the hardware
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1917-04-06
Keep Cool.

"This cold and stately beauty seems
TO have great many admirers"
Eyes. She's a sort of cold storage
proposition"
"HOw's that?"
when man intrusts his heart to
her she puts it on ice."-Birmingham
Age Herald.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1917-04-06
TELEPHONE LINES
ARE EXPANDING

A. H. Stevens of the Flathead In
dependent Telephone company, was
in Roman last week installing new
phones in the city and making ar
rangements for the extension of the
line into the territory southwest of
Roman on the Big Flat, and northwest
of Roman. A line will also be built
to accommodate the people living to
the northeast. With the completion
of these extensions large part of
the valley will be in touch with the
towns and trading centers on the res
ervation.
The exchange at Roman will work
three eight-hour shifts. conforming
with the new eighthour law now in
effect.
Joe Hall defended himself i'm a Hell
ena justice court on a charge of theft
and did so we'll that it took the jury
inst "a seconds to find him guilty.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1917-04-06
Riddle Of the Aces.

@ woman, you're a mystery!
You'll spend four hours of time
And ten bucks worth Of energy
To save a measly dime.
Spokane Review
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1917-04-06

The Roman Women's: club had a
very enjoyable mea>i:y al the DO
nestle Science building Tuesday
evening. Mrs. Armstrong and Miss
Myrtle Armstrong We're hostasscs.
On account of the McArn ass Of Easier
the whole program Wits pll..Acd with
reference to this festival. The mem
bers responded to roll call with s.'iNe
expression of Easter sentiment Miss
Irene Teagarden gave fine lecture
on "Wild Flowers" 1t dealt wiih
the flowers of Montana and Of this
locality. The lecture was of scion
tific value. of literary Derlt and
many and appropriate and beautiful
lessons were drawn from the lines
of the flowers, applicable to human
life, and especially fitting during the
Easter season. Miss Hilda Marsh
gave an exceedingly interesting lee
ture on Honey Bees" She told of
their lives and habits, their work in
relation to the flowers, and of their
commercial value. The leading cur
rent events were discussed, Mrs.
c. f.. Rathbone furnished the music.
by means of the Victrola. Altogether
the meeting was rich in scientific.
literary and human interests.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1917-04-06

Not So.
"All's fair in love-"
They say. and yet
How can that be-?
There's the brunette.
Boston Transcript.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1917-04-06
SWEE, DURST
LEM|RE, WARNER

The Roman town election last Mon
day failed to develop any excitement.
there being no contests on for any
of the offices, except in the Third
ward. Two candidates names ap-
peared on the ballot for aldermen
in the Third, Cash Coulter and judi
son T. Warner, Neither of them
made any effort toward election and
after the 81 ballots cast in that
ward were counted it developed that
Warner received 80, Coulter Z. Mr..
Warner succeeds l.. M. Farnham and
his friends believe he will be a val
liable man to his ward and to the
town as a whole.
john Swee received practically all
the votes cast, having no opposition
for the mayoralty during the coming
two years. In the third ward one
vote was cast for A. M. Sterling and
one for Ed. burst for mayor.
In the first ward Ed. burst was re-
elected, only thirteen votes being
cast to Indicate choice for that po-
sition, Mir. burst has been alderman
| for two years and is endorsed by his
constituents for another two years.
| Only 12 voters turned out in the
second ward and Ross Lemire was
selected to serve the ensuing term
Peter Livingston, e. Waterman and
VIM. Moser were Judges and clerks
in the first ward; A. Sutherland, r.
A. Jensen and A. G. Marshman in the
second; c. +, Rathbone e. ID. Covell
and Mrs. Hazel Putney in the third.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-07
OMAHA BEST CITY
ON COUNTRY'S MAP
So Declares Joseph Hayden,
Who Has Visited Many
Others of Late.
MEETS G. @. R0SEWATER

While it has been my good for
tune to visit California several times
and enjoy its delightful climate. its
fruits and flowers. and meet scores OF
good friends, | return from there this
time more fully convinced than ever
that when it comes TO place in which
to live the year round, Transact busl-
ness, raise b. ntiful crops OF all kinds
and form lasting acquaintance. there
are few places that equal and none
that excel Nebraska. While | am on
this subject, I might add that when
it comes to cities, regardless oil
whether they are in California or else
where. there are none that are on q
more sound and better business basis
than Omaha
The foregoing was the sentiment ex.
pressed by Joseph Hayden of Hay.
den Brothers, who Thursday re-
turned from six weeks. most of which
time was spent in southern Califor.
mia. Mr.. Hayden went to California
for a rest and he secured it. He re-
turns in perfect health and is mighty
glad to get back and put on the busi.
ness harness.
Speaking of his trip Mr.. Hayden
said: From Omaha went to E.
Paso, up through Imperial valley,
over to Pomona, Los Angeles, Holly.
wood and to San Diego. From there
| motored practically all over south
ern California. During my entire
stay | don't think there was day
that I was not out in the open and
moving about from morning until
night.
Rosewater and found him the same
genial gentleman there that he was in
Omaha for so many years. He has
gotten right down to business and al
ready has made hosts Of friends. He
has entered right into the business
life OF Los Angeles, and the Express,
the paper of which he is the general
manager, is feeling his influence and
is forging ahead by leaps and bounds.
There is no question but that he will
make good there.
"All through California met
Omaha people, and at times the num-
ber Of old acquaintance that | met
made me feel that ] was right at
home. As a rule the Omaha people
seem to be doing well.
II had wanted to go over into Mex
leo, but conditions were such that
that part Of the republic reached from
southern California was not attract
ing tourists. ! don't think there was
any danger, but people from the states
did not seem to have any desire to
cross the line"
Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-07
iVe-Year-0Id Tot Starts
Out to Shoot a BurqIaT

Clarke Powell's 5-year-old son set
out bravely to capture burglar
the other afternoon.
Powell, pere, returned in his gaso-
line buggy to his home in the after
noon unannounced, when he found
he had forgotten some papers. He
entered and went upstairs, where he
rummaged around. He heard a sus-
picious noise in the lower hall and
subdued voices. He tiptoed out and
looked down, when he was aston
ished to see his son with an old
French duelling pistol over his
shoulder, preparing to ascend the
stairs.
Behind him were two other 5-year-
olds, children of neighbors.
Hello, Jimmie" called Papa Pow
ell, what are you up to-"
"Oh, papa, is that your" was the
reply from Jimmie. Il thought it
was a burglar and we were coming
up to shoot him."
Clarke now expects his son to be
policeman when he grows up.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-07
GOULD DIETZ WILL
Be RED CROSS HEAD
Charter for Omaha Chapter is
Now Enroute Here from
Headquarters.
DR.. SUMMERS is CHIEF

Gould Dietz will head the Omaha
Red Cross chapter in formation, the
charter for which is now en- route
from the Chicago or Washington
headquarters. He will be assisted
by an executive committee of four
or FIVE representative business and
professional men, whose names will
be announced shortly, and number
OF working committees. Dr. J. f.
Summers will head the medical di-
vision.
while women do most of the Red
Cross work, we cannot organize a
Red Cross chapter. Men must run
them, according to their charter" re-
marked one of the women interested
in the work.
Mrs. Charles T. Kountze is largely
instrumental i'll bringing about the
organization of the local chapter. ].
J. O'Connor, head of the Chicago
chapter, discussed the matter with
Mrs. Kountze on her recent trip to
Chicago.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-07
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April l~ by WeLLyIeiI -
April 8
War Relief Work Paramount.

War Relief Work Paramount.
Good Friday among society women
in Omaha this year has been marked
not only by church-going, but by the
number OF war relief gatherings
which were held in varl gus parts OF
the city. Almost every circle OF
women has lis own particular form OF
war relief work. Two of these
groups overlap to such an extent
that their members were occupied
both morning and afternoon.
This morning was held the first
meeting of the class in Red Cross
first aid which was organized by Mrs.
E. H. Sprague and Mrs. w. A. c.
Johnson. The meeting was held at
the home OF Mrs. Charles T. Kountze
at 1880 o'clock instead of at the Lord
Lister hospital at II, as was previ-
ously announced. A Red Cross nurse,
who is to take charge of the course
OF fifteen lessons, was present. to give
the first instruction. The other les
sons will be given on Tuesdays and
Fridays at one of the hospitals. The
members of this clas- are Mesdames
Howard Baldrige, c. T. Kountze, w.
r. McKeen, Frank w. Judson, Gle
ment Chase, ]. T. Stewart, I'd, 0. I.
Eastman, Arthur Remington, D: II.
Wheeler, w. A. Redick and Misses
Daisy Doane and Katherine McCor-
mick
During the latter part Of Lent the
members OF the Original Cooking
club have been having their informal
luncheons downtown on Fridays III
stead of on Thursday at the homes.
After luncheon each Friday the group
went to the war relief rooms in the
Baird building to sew and fold and
roll bandages. Some of these same
women who attended the Red Cross
class this morning were found work
ing away at the war relief rooms this
afternoon.
The Original Cooking club MEM
bers are Mesdames Joseph Barker,
I'd, Ward NJ. Burgess, Samuel Burns,
jr., Mosher Colpetzer, c. T. Kountze,
Luther Kountze, w. S. Poppleton,
George B. Prnz and w. H. Wheeler.
In addition, Mesdsmes Charles H
Brown, Samuel Caldwell, Arthur
Keeline, J. E. Summers and Eva Wal
lace Join the group Of Friday after
noon workers. Next week on Thurs
day the meetings of the Cooking club
will be resumed on Thursday, with
Mrs. Moshier Colpetzer as hostess,
but the work at the war relief rooms
on the following day will be con-
tinued.