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Good Table Manners.

There are innumerable men and women who would rather be found guilty of violation of any of the Ten Commandments than to be guilty of eating with their knives. John Quincy Adams was the first American presi- dent who ate. with his fork. He ac- quired the custom in France, and Mrs. Adams felt it necessary to explain to guests at the White House that "Mr. Adams couldn't overcome the habit" Andrew Jackson "restored republican simplicity" by eating with his knife as George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, James Monroe and James Madison had done.-Mo gazipe of American History
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-07-22
one.hundreI.pound Thank Offering.

What will Folkestone do with Sir Charles Wakefleld's G10O thank offer- Ing for escape from death ;n the recent raid? One of Sir Charles predeces- sors in office, while in the Arabian des- ert, came face to face with a lion of parts. Down on his knees went the worldly knight in fervent prayer. The lion understood-or did not-and re- treated supperless. Thereupon the pilgrim came home and gave f200 te the church of St. Katherine Cree, Lead enhall street, where the Lion sermon is still prca ched on each anniversary of the escape, October 16.-London Daily Chronicle.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-07-22
TROOPS STAY ON DUTY.

Washington, July 21.-Federal troops probably will not be withdrawn from Arizona localities where labor disorders have occurred recently, un- til order is restored, it was said today at the war department.
 Determination of the proper tune for withdrawing of troops will be lett entirely to Brigadier General Parker, commander of the Southern depart ment. at San Antonio.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-07-22

were recorded as the same numDef lTn side down either number becomes the other.
 The ruling is made that the 1lrst number will be regarded as correct Where the number is repeated 1t VIII he reversed.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-07-22
STRUCK BY AUTO.

J. C. Farrell, white, suffered pain ful but slight bruises yesterday eve ming, when he and the bicycle he was riding were struck by an automobile driven by Mrs. S. L. McGehee, at Cherry street mad Fifth avenue.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-07-22
HOBO HELPS ORPHANS

The Hobo Medicine Manufacturing Company of Singer, La., has favored the orphanage with several eases of Hobo Kidney and Bladder Kennedy, and it is with delight that We record the cure of several children from soil ing their beds at night. We thank you.
 J. N. SHELLY,
 Supt. La. Baptist Orphanage. If your child is suffering why wait. Get bottle today from your druggist or send direct to us for it-$1.00. Six bottles, $500.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-07-22
SUMMONING MEN z FOR ARMY BEGIN
 IN A FEW DAYS

(Continued from page one.)
The Ronan pioneer., 1917-07-27
STATE FAIR FOOD
TRAINING CAMP

The Montana state fair to be held
September 1920 is now in the SER
vice of the United States government.
Herbert c. Hoover, government
food administrator. has, designated
the Montana state fair food train
ing camp, at which all the people in
its territory can study the problems
of food efficiency which he intends
to place before them. Similar Food
Training Camps will be conducted at
practically all the other large fairs
of the country.
1t is the intention of the govern
mcnt to cooperate i'm every way pos
sibIe with the state fairs in convinc-
ing everyone of the absolute neces-
sity of producing more food and
wasting less of it. The large fairs
offer a wonderful opportunity for do
ing this and great good is sure to
come from it.
The Ronan pioneer., 1917-07-27
TOWN SIACkERS

To men who sit idly by and never
turn a hand in the various causes
that present themselves for the bet
terment of the community, the term
'slacker" applied is a bit placid, but
the word has come to stay and will
probably answer for the want Of a
better one. It is the Stacker" that
makes it hard for the public spirited
men to make a success of CONNER
cial club in a small town. Although
they never attend the meetings of
such an organization, they know all
about what was done there month
before the meeting. They never turn
hand to help worthy cause, but
they are invariably there with both
feet when it comes to impugning the
motives of those who lend their time
and effort for the betterment of
society.-Columbia Falls Columbian.
The Ronan pioneer., 1917-07-27
NEWS AND ADVERTISING

Newspapers are the agencies of
publicity, the greatest in the world,
and so recognized, but the trouble
has been and is yet getting the pub
lie to understand the distinction be-
tween matter purely of news inter-
est and of private interest-where
news ends and advertising begins.
People subscribe for newspapers to
get the news, the happenings Of town
and country. that they may keep
posted on the history the world is
making. and in supplying this infor-
nation opportunity is afforded those
engaged in the trades to bring their
business before the reading public.
Therefore the wares the paper sells
lies in the news furnished to sub
scrbers and space sold to adver-
tisers that they may be brought in
close touch with the readers of the
paper. and it should no more be ex-
pected of the publisher that he give
free space to advertising matter with
the faint hope of obtaining paid
ad. later than for the merchant to
give away or lend pair of pants
with the hope and expectation Ofsell-
ing a coat and waistcoat at some fu-
ture time.
Every time a newspaper gives free
publicity to an advertisement, no
matter in what form 1t appears. it is
cheapening itself just that much,
thereby destroying it's usefulness and
it's influence. which is by all that is
right and ought to be. a factor with
out an equal in tho community in
which 1t has it's domiclle.
! repeat, believe In strict Coop
Grafton between the publisher and
the advertiser. just as the merchant
who advertises endcavors to cooper
ate with his customers. And this
cooperation can be practlsed and
made valuable through the character
and service performed. by giving the
very best within us at all times,
value for value, and the reward will
be increased business and constant
growth In confidence and respect.
| which. after all. is the foundation of
successful business careers.--H r..
Ellis. Editor Dcnison (Tex) Daily
Herald.
The Ronan pioneer., 1917-07-27
FARMERS STILL
FIGHTING HOPPERS

In spite of the deplorable crop
prospects for this year. due almost
entirely to the protracted drouth
farmers are still hard at work in
hoppers in the valley and save the
crops from being threatened in a
like manner during subsequent years.
Through the efforts of Senator Fl.
L. Myers at the solicitation of the
Roman Commercial club, the depart
ment of the interior authorized the
expenditure of 81 900 to help dcfray
the expense Of this work. and i'm re-
sponse to a telegram by Governor
Stewart setting forth the urgent
need of further help, authority was
granted for an additional 81 900.
These funds will prove of great, help
in this campaign and the untiring
efforts of Senator Myers in this be-
half is appreciated.
The organization west of Roman
gave the lieu lands another treat
ment Wednesday. The government
furnished $500 for this work and
$1,000 still remains to be divided be-
tween FIathead and Missoulacounties.
A quantity of the mixture is now at
G. n. Dunning's ranch one mile
west of the Horte store and anyone
desirous Of treating his land may
call there for a sufficient amount
to do so. There will be man there
to help mix the ingredients. in case
there is none aready mixed. The fact
that the hoppers are being kept under
control is evidence that the treat
ment is meeting with success and
it is hoped that they will be prac-
tically wiped out before the season
is over. A complete list of those
who donated money to this cause,
and the amount donated will be pub
lished in next weeks Pioneer.
The Ronan pioneer., 1917-07-27
FOOD BILL PASSES
SENATE 81 TO 6

After five weeks of bitter contest.
the food control bill was finally
passed by the senate, 81 to s. The
bill gives the president broad au-
thority over foods, feeds and fuels.
the latter including kerosene and
gasoline; provides for administration
by a food board of three members
instead of an individual; authorizes
federal fixing of coal prices, requi-
sitioning and operation of mines and
authorizes minimum guaranteed
price of not less than $500 per
bushel for wheat at primary markets.
The senate prohibition section pro-
hibiting the manufacture of distilled
beverages during the war and di-
recting the president to buy all dis
titled spirits in bond. was substi-
tuted for the house bone dry" pro-
vision and will be one subject of diff
hculty in conference.
Appropriation of $150,000,000 was
left unchanged by the senate, al
though an additional $10,OO0,000 was
added for federal purchase of soda
nitrate for fertilizer.
The Ronan pioneer., 1917-07-27
ROMAN BECOMING
CHAMPION TEAM

The ball game which took place
last Sunday on the home diamond
between Roman and Dixon resulted in
another victory for the Roman team,
the score standing to 12. AL
though good many runs were made,
the game was interesting and we'll
played A large number of Dixon
fans attended the game. The Roman
boys are gaining distinction as a
crack team and have game sched-
uled for Sunday when the Plains
team will journey to Roman and cross
bats with the reservation champions
1t is hoped a large crowd will turn
out to witness this game, which
promises to be a good one.
The Ronan pioneer., 1917-07-27
STORAGE FOR FARMS
."v IS SUGGESTION

That farmers may benefit from
their crops this season. as we'll as
aid the public. they are being urged
to provide their own storage facil-
jrics before the coming crops are
-eady for market. J. B. Baird, the
General Traffic Manager of the Nor
them Pacific Railway, has sent an
a,r2Deal to farmers along it's lines to
ls,9lid graneries for the protection of
gains.
with increased demands made on
transportation incident to the war,
W. Baird says. IAN acute car short
age may result at period when the
c~op movement is heaviest. BY having
i-t; sufficient storage capacity on
their farmts to house grains, under
S.1cn conditions, farmers need have
70 cause for worry
u would seem matter of eco
27,ny to equip their own farms with
ample capacity so that if elevators
ag local markets are overcrowded
PRODUCTS can be stored until such
congestion, in case it does occur,
IS relieved. Likewise, it will remove
tie menace of grain deterioration
sd loss of millions of bushels.
Farmers in the northwest grain
2,r0wing states can perform a SER
yice both to themselves and to the
ra-ion at large by taking steps to
construct such storage before they
become engaged in harvesting and
t!7reshing crops.
The Ronan pioneer., 1917-07-27
FEW HOPES FOR
A SHORT WAR

A Washington dispatch dated the
18th says no attempt is made to
minimize the seriousness of the sit
uation in the war theaters in Europe.
TIE United States is in war and
viii go through with it, but any
hope of short struggle has gone
glimmering owing to the apparent
almost complete collapse of the Rus
sian war machine. Notwithstanding
the threat of Premier Kerensky that
a policy of blood and iron" was to
be applied against the Russian troops
they continue their retreat pell NELL
.,atore before the German army.
F.pports from France give no
cheering picture. but there appears
to be no doubt that the allied line
can stand against any force that Ger
many can bring against it. But to
gather the necessary strength for a
successful offensive will take time
and ample transportation facilities
ii the United States is to furnish
the needed men, airoplanes, muni-
tions and food
~ is the belief of some military
men that no breach can be made
through the German line for many
n,onths of sufficnent width to per-
Nit operations in the rear as would
q rolling of the entire front. In
view of the fact that the war situ-
alton has assumed more serious
proportions since the beginning,
there is no sign Of discouragemena
anong American officials and all
are confident that in time men and
supplies can be shipped to France
i,o sufficient force to make certain
the result.
The Ronan pioneer., 1917-07-27

In accordance with the usual SER
vice obtained at the hands of the
county seat, last Saturdays Mis-
soulian containing the names of the
drafted men, did not put in an APP
pearance in Roman until the fore
part of the following week, and many
of the rural route subscribers did
not receive their papers until We'd
nesday of this week If there ever
was time when prompt service
would have been appreciated. it was
at that time. for the reservation men
who were registered were just as
keenly interested in the drawing as
those who bought papers on the
street in Missoula and were entitled
to their paper on schedule time. In
formation obtained by telephone was
vague and consequently many did
not learn for several days whether or
not their names had been drawn.
The Ronan pioneer., 1917-07-27
KILL THISTLES OR
STAND PROSECUTION

Prosecution of all residents Of Mis-
soula county who allow any plants
OF the Canadian. Scotch bull or Rus
sian thistle to 50 to seed, will be-
started by the county attorneys Of
fice. according to County Attorney
Fred r. Angevinc. who announces
that survey of the county will be
made within the next few weeks
with the view of finding where these
dangerous weeds are growing
The state statutes devote several
sections to the law regarding the de-
stroying of these thlstles. Anyone
found guilty of allowing them to go
to seed can be fined maximum fine
of $50 The statutes also provide
that the road supervisors and other
highway officials can destroy the
thistles and force the property own
crs upon whose land they are found.
to pay the cost Of destruction.
''The thistles are numerous" said
Attorney Angevine, land we are go
ing to enforce this law unless the
property owners rid the land of the
plants before they go to seed. The
thistles are one of the most danger
Gus weeds that the farmers of the
country have to contend with and
when they get a start they are very
hard to destroy. 1t is imperative
that we force the prosecution of Of
tenders now i'm order to keep the
thistles from getting a start in the
country"
Thistles are becoming quite num-
erous in the reservation country, es-
pecially along the reclamation ditch
banks, and a timely suggestion is Of
fered at this time that the proper
steps be taken ii induce the govern
mcnt to take the matter in hand and
see that the weeds are cut down be-
fore they go to seed and thereby pre-
vent them from scattering and be-
coming pest. Each farmer, Of
course, will see that his land is
kept free.
The Ronan pioneer., 1917-07-27
Street and Alley Committee.

Hiss Dorothy Morris and John Nor
-is of Missoula, brother and sister of
Mrs. Emil DePhelps, arrived in Ro-
nan the latter part of last week and
will spend their vacation period here.
Earl D. Covell returned home this
week from a trip to Great Falls and
Helena and since coming home has
been seriously i'll. His friends hope
-tcy a rapid recovery.
The Ronan pioneer., 1917-07-27
LEON RANCHER
DIES SUDDENLY

Friends of Ed. Jenkins, who lived
on his ranch near the old Leon post
office, will be surprised to learn of
his death which occurred Monday
afternoon. Mr.. Jenkins had not been
in the best of health for some time
but was unaware that anything Of a
serious nature was wrong. He was
found dead in the barn on his knees
and facts proved that he had been
stricken only a few minutes before
and had apparently been in his
usual health all day. An autopsy was
performed and he was found to be
suffering with kidney, liver and
heart trouble and the immediate
cause of his death was heart failure.
His body was prepared for burial
at the Hoeschen undertaking parors
at st. Ignatius and shipped to Bel
lingham, Wash, where his brother
resides. He also leaves nephew,
John Jenkins, who lives at Leon
The deceased was a man past so
years of age and had resided on the
reservation since the opening, and
had proved up on his homestead. He
made many friends during his stay
here who are sorry to hear of his
sudden demise.
The Ronan pioneer., 1917-07-27
ARTHUR BOUCHARD
FIRST MAN DRAWN

The first number drawn by Sccrc-
tary Baker at Washington last Fri
day for the selectivc draft was No.
25S and called Arthur Aurare Bou-
chard, the first Missoula county man,
to colors, and since that time Mr..
BOuchard has been extremely busy
receiving congratulations and good
wishes from his friends throughout
the county. He has been resi- y
dent OF Roman for the past five years
and is employed in the A. M. Sterling
Co. store, and although he is mar
ried, he Will not claim exemption and
has expressed himself as entirely in
sympathy with the cause. During an
interview with representative of
the Pioneer he stated: II shall make
no claim for exemption. I know of
no reason why should refuse to
do my duty for my country and I
am willing and ready to go when I
am called"
Such seems to be the spirit OF
practically every man whose name
has been drawn. There will be ex-
emptions. Of course, but the majority
are ready to go and have accepted
their fate with remarkable cheerful
ness and courage.
The Ronan pioneer., 1917-07-27

a trip to Whitefish to arrest one r.
j. Schurtz who passed worthless
check to Joe Carr in payment of the
purchase price of his Overland car,
Mr.. Engle returned with both car
and prisoner and took the prisoner
to the county Jail at Missoula where
he remained until Wednesday when
Sheriff J. T. Green brought him back
to Roman for hearing. He was found
guilty in justice court and was bound
over to the district court. and was
taken back to the Jail at Missoula to
await trial.
The Ronan pioneer., 1917-07-27

People all over the state are warn
ed to beware of Bermuda beans, as
more than a dozen Montana towns
have been sold poisonous beans be-
lieved to have been distributed in
the state by German agents. The
state board of health is conducting
a vigorous search for them and is
locating them rapidly, but in the
meantime all are warned.
1t is also reported that poisoned
corn plasters are circulated and it
would be we'll for all to avoid the
use of plasters IL possible.
The Ronan pioneer., 1917-07-27
Notice To Stock Owners

Eotice is hereby given that on and
aft"r July 25, 1917, Ordinance No
?, N relation to stock running at
l&'se in Roman will be strictly en-
fc-ced.
Any stock found running at large
oo and after said date at any hour
OF the day or night will be liable to
be empounded.
This applies to all stock whether
: arNed or not.
Dated July 19, 1917
J. T. WARNER,
A. NJ. STERLING,
A. SUTHERLAND.
Street and Alley Committee.
The Ronan pioneer., 1917-07-27

A special meeting of the town
council has been called for tonight
at eight o'clock at the usual place,
when the returns of the special cleo.
tions held on July 10Th, on the
water bonds and franchise questions
will be officially canvassed. In addi-
tion to making a canvass of the re-
turns. it is expected that action-will
be taken at this meeting providing
for the publication of the sale of
the bonds and the passage of an ordi-
nance designating the form and
amounts OF issue.
The Ronan pioneer., 1917-07-27
FARMERS HIT BY
DROUGHT TO GET AID

According to County Agent j. r..
meeting of the county agents at
BoZeman. farmers who have lost
their crops as result of the drought
will be protected by the government
from mortgage foreclosures. He says
the government is prepared to step
in and prevent creditors from fore
ing the farmers to pay sooner than
it is possible for them to do so
In other words, the farmers are not
to be imposed upon by those whom
they owe.
The Ronan pioneer., 1917-07-27
DRAFT DRAWS HEAVILY
ON RESERVATION TOWNS

Drawing Of lots under the selec-
tive draft plan took place at Wash
ington last Friday and as a result
105 men living between Roman and
Arlee have been drawn for war SER
vice. Forty-two of this number re-
side at Roman and Horta. and the
general opinion here is that the
draft is somewhat out of proportion.
Three out of the first four num-
bers drawn were reservation resi-
dents and are Arthur Bouchard,
George Arthur Coker and Peter Lien,
all of Roman. Never before has such
intense interest been displayed in a
single event in the history of the
country as i'm this great gamble
where the sacrifice of human lives
is inevitable, yet the men drawn
face it calmly and profess their
willingness to serve the country.
Those who are justiefid will prob
ably claim exemption from the first
call, however.
Following is complete list of
those who were drawn at Roman,
Hortc. st. Isnatius, Ravalli, Arlee
and Dixon.
ROMAN
25S-Arthur Aurare Bouchard.
45S-George Arthur Coker.
945-Arthur Frank Haid
564-Chester Lester Davis.
42O-Joscph w. Cernik.
2725-Howard Anthony Wilson,
2322-Jonas F. Snyder.
1292-Fred kink,
2124--Henry c. Roberts.
1470-James Lozeau.
2620-Earl F. Dingman.
2047--Joseph Pronovpst.
2592--Lloyd /. Wallace.
1574-Godfrey B. Matti
1132-Phillip Douglas Hull.
2316-William H. Smith.
S4l-Frcd Gareipy.
2517-EarI Frank Trcgea.
970-Hugh Handlin.
1675--Tom Moro.
12S-Wilbur H. Bailey.
2495-Harry E. Todd.
1436-Pcter Lien.
William Hanelt.
1SS9-Alexander Pablo.
2166-John Rouiller.
2167-Joseph Omar Roulicr
957-Frederick Hamann.
2S33-Louie Valle.
25l6-Alfred G. Trausch.
1677-David Henry Morris.
222Clarence Jess Berry.
1151-Beal 1ngraham.
2196-WilIiam Jacob Sample
ST. 1GNATIUS
645-Leonidas X. Doty.
236O-Erich C. Steindorf.
770Sapie lFinlty.
760-Clifton S. Felstead.
5-William Adams.
2454-Albert Teller
1141--Leroy F.. Hunter.
The Ronan pioneer., 1917-07-27

1727--Earncst c. McCollum.
1543-Ernest Marin.
2022-Henry NJ. Posivio.
S54-Henry Gauvin.
1697-Nathan G. Murray.
1732--Archic Mcdonald.
S10-Joseph F.. Frazer.
16S2--Vean A. Mosher.
2455--A]phonse Teller.
2011-Charles Plugfe.
1141---John A. Lindsay.
William M. NARROW.
1542-Oscar Dahl.
S6S-Angclo Ghiringhilli.
757-Walter F.. Fellows.
29S-Nclson Brison.
933--Karl S. Gumbel.
2331-John T. Sousley.
1872 Stephen Matt.
IVt -JUIIu ASItH
1923 Stephen Koupal.
1499--Gus Dewey Mackey.
1863 Robert II. McNeal.
2439~-Henry F.. Tabor.
1234-Fred Jondrow.
5SS-Mcrl Decker.
2O23-Louis Posivio.
1639-Loring O. Mills.
S14-George A. FreshOur.
22OO-Archie B. Sanders.
292-Patrick Breslin.
1716-John ]. Mcclure.
HORTE .Y.
2l4s-Georgc Romano.
468--Willic r. Connerly.
16s5--Georgc Peter Moline.
9S2--Hans Tobias Hanson.
269--William Henry Boyd.
2OS2-Clarence K. Rcichard.
207S-Gcorgc Paul Reeve.
,s1943-Jamcs F.. Pearson.
6--Raymond II. Turnquist.
ARLEE
us Ward c. Fitzgerald.
837--M. Galvez.
335-Giles Burch.
l570-Petcr Matt.
2622-George S. Wcivoda.
154S-Georgc A. NARROW.
1S23-Adolph Nincpnpcs.
2330-Dewey C. Sousley.
2S6l-Abraham Isaaca.
2473 Raymond Fred Thill.
154-Peter Q. Barnaby.
1957~-Louie Pelletier.
2566-Francisco Valeria.
2655-Sam Whitworth.
DIXON
2707-Ben c. Williams.
2O17-Frank B. Pooley.
247S-Lcon A. Thohas.
RAVALLI
III. c. w. AideOnsc.
12SS-John w. Kilborn.
143O--Calvin Il. Lewis.
1432-Hcnry B. Lewis.
D'ASTE
1776-~Hcnry c. Keller.
73S-Jessc r. Evans.
MOIESE
6OC-Frp1 Fpbort npn1Ic II G
The Ronan pioneer., 1917-07-27

Several "out-lawed" looking men
were seen in the country along the
east lakeshore last week. They were
suspicious looking and would bear
watching. Keep your eye ON strang-
ers.
The Ronan pioneer., 1917-07-27

Patrick Mcbride of Horte made
final proof on his homestead Monday
before Commissioner Bailey.
The Ronan pioneer., 1917-07-27

Ross Crossley made final proof on
his homestead near Horte last Mon
day before Commissioner Bailey.