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The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1917-06-28
The Week With Ontario Citizens
(LocaI-PersonaI)

Herschel NJ. Brown OF Ontario is a
business visitor In Crane to-day. He
learned while in Juntura yesterday
that the residents OF that town will
be here enmasse to take in 4th OF
July celebration. Mr. Brown was in
Portland last week. where he took
the examination for wireless operator
to be assigned with the mosquito
fleet after school drilling of six
months in New York.-Crane Amerl-
can.
Mrs George Huntington Currey OF
Vale passed through Ontario Satur-
day evening on her way to La Grande
for visit She was accompanied
as far as this city by Mr. Currey, ed.
itor OF the Enterprise.
Alfred Holland was a welser Wis
itor Sunday.
Miss Bessie Hope returned to her
home in Vale Sunday. Miss Hope was
in the Holy Rosary for the past week
having been operated on for appendi-
citis.
O.
Miss Charlotte Claggett spent last
week In Vale attending the Chautau-
qua. While there she was the guest OF
Misses vina and Helen Muller.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ira Boston and family
autoed to Ontario Wednesday in their
new Grant Six to attend the cir
ous.-Parma Review,
Mr.. aud Mrs. George Hardman OF
Jamieson motored down TO Ontario
and spent Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Il. A. Coats and Miss
Myrl Bingham attended the Chau-
tauqua In Paye:te Tuesday
Mr.. and Mrs. a. u. Drown aud
daughter. Ethel. came to Ontario
from vcnator Saturday.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1917-06-28
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pledge my allegiance to my Flag
and 10 the Republic for which It
stand; one nation, indiyisible. with
liberty and justice for all
The Ronan pioneer., 1917-08-17

that only a physical encounter could
adjust the differences in their politi-
cal beliefs. When they would meet at
some central place of these politi-
cal campaigns, it was blood and
thunder on the platform, and a toddy
together at some quiet resort after
the meetings were over.
Named County for Sanders.
There they would forget their poll
tics and express their mutual admira-
tion and respect for each other, born
in the perilous days when they were
helping each other to rid the state
of Plummer and his cutthroat gang,
by each trying to do all the buying,
while their political friends stood
around with bated breath, waiting for
the real fight to begin. 1t never
began. Pemberten ana Sanders re-
mained friends up to the time OF San
ders' death, and it was at Judge Penn
berton's suggestion, when the friend
of his youth lay dying, that the legis-
lators changed the name of Paradise
county, then in the throes of crea-
ton, to Sanders" county, and made
on the map of Montana a permanent
monument to his political adversary
and close friend of anti-territorial
days.
The Ronan pioneer., 1917-08-17

At the navy training camp at San
Diego, Calf, where they are making
able seamen out of fine, broad-shoul
dered young fellows from all over the
country, the 1000 youngsters in
training include goodly representa-
ton from Montana, and in the mat
ter of their record of performance,
the Montana boys are not behind
those of any other state in the union.
Most of the Treasure state lads are
leaders in their respective companies
and stand high with the officers in
charge of the camp.
The group in the above picture are
representative of the boys from the
mountains and plains of this state.
Lee r. Dennis, son of County Treas
urer Lee Dennis of Cascade county,
and Frank j. Chamberlain of Plenty
wood, who was deputy county clerk
and recorder of Sheridan county, are
chief executive officers of their res
pective companies, while the other
two, Floyd Weir, son of Mrs. Jessie
Weir of Great Falls, and James Fon-
tana, son of Chris Fontana of Great
Falls, are also petty officers.
The boys are expecting to be as
signed to ships at any time now, and
are anxious to be on the water. The
four aforementioned enlisted at
Great Falls April 22 of this year and
were sent to Goat Island, San Fran
cisco, where they began their train
The Ronan pioneer., 1917-08-17

close at his impetuous friends heels,
carelessly ready to take the medicine
that the desperate bandits planned to
give to Sanders. Because if the rob-
bers had killed Sanders when he
dashed around the corner, they would
have had to kill Pemberton, too. All
he thought of was that Sanders was
in danger, and he proposed to share
that danger in order to give him
some measure of protection.
After these two pioneer lawyers
had helped their fellows to clean the
district of brigandag., they assisted
in the organization of the territory.
With the creation of the territory the
democrats and republicans aligned
themselves in contests for glory and
place. Pemberton became the wal
horse of the territorial democracy
Sanders was the perpetual leader OF
the republicans. Both were famous
orators. They would stump the state
when campaigns were on, and make
frenzied oratorical onslaughts on
each others principles and purposes.
They were so bitter that their respec-
tive adherents sometimes thought
The Ronan pioneer., 1917-08-17
Are Soldier Boys Protected
Pocyhoders, Called Coo Enlightened Their Rights
Their Policies
Report National Life Insurance Company of Montana Explains
the Conditions.

There seems to be some confusion among
the policyholders OF the many companies
doing business in this state, as to the eff
feet of their enlistment or drafting into
the military or naval service of this coun-
try. Prior to the declaration of war with
Germany, few companies had any 'war res
trictions" in their policies more than the
common one in general use to the effect
that the policy would only pay the net
reserve in case the insured engaged in mill.
tary or naval service within one year of
the date Of the policy, unless permission
to do so was granted by the company.
After one year there are no restrictions.
Since the United States entered the war
the companies have adopted "war
clause" which is made part of each and
every application and provides for the pay
ment of an additional premium in case the
insured enters the service, either voluntar-
lily or through the draft. The additional
premium is graded according to the
branch of service entered; the sub
marine and aviation branches being the
most hazardous. The National Life In
surance Company of Montana does not COW
er these two branches Of the service.
Speaking Of life insurance policies brings
to mind the fact that the synopsis Of the
auditors report on the National Life In
surance Company Of Montana, as made by
Mr.. Mantz, the actuary Of the company.
makes 2 very interesting document and
shows the progress made by this Montana
institution: While such an audit is prim-
arily for the purpose of checking the
books and vouchers, and Of ascertaining
The Ronan pioneer., 1917-08-17

the accuracy of the accounts. yet it reveals
the actual condition of the financial af-
fairs of the company as no other report
would
The National Life of Montana started
business on August 9th, 1911, with ad-
mitted assets of $110,5O9, and shows n
steady and healthy growth. On April 1st
Of this year. the admitted assets, as shown
by the auditors report. are $5S2,424, and
they now show nearly 100000, with 1924
1S7 in mortgage loans, all first mortgages
on improved real estate situated in Mon
tana and Idaho. the two states where the
company is writing business.
The surplus of policyholders of the Ma
tional Life is as large, or even larger.
than that of many life companies doing
business in this state. 1t is about $21SOOO
on about $4.00O,O0O Of business in force.
All Of it's assets are loaned either on i'm
proved real estate or invested in Montana
bonds, or on policy loans to its policy
holders and are earning rs high a rate
Of interest as those Of any company in
the country. This interest income is now
getting to the point where it will add very
materially to the net surplus Of the COM
pany. if the death losses do not exceed the
anticipated mortality.
ment of its death losses and has many
splendid letters Of acknowledgment in its
files as testimonials Of the manner in
which the losses have been settled, and is
steadily proving its worth to the citizens
of this state as an institution that they
can be well proud OF.
The Ronan pioneer., 1917-08-17

in Montana before the days of the au-
tomoble. "They ran in way that
would make scared jack-rabbit
WONDER" he said. "And as they ran
we laughed. That incident did more
to hearten the men who were with
us than anything else possibly could
have. We told all the boys about it,,
and in a few hours tho whole camp
was talking and laughing about it. 1t
helped to relieve the tense feeling,
and demonstrated to the miners that
the road agents were human beings,
just like ourselves, and as susceptible
to the emotion of fear as the average
individual. Their fellows heard of
it and it served to add to the lustre of
Sanders courage, although we detail
ed a couple of men who were known
10 be quick on the trigger to keep
around close to him for time"
Pemberton Was In Danger.
And so brave old Penn, the joke
smith of the pioneers, laughingly dis
misses his part in an incident in which
the courage of two Montanans of
those early days was proven. He does
not dwell on the fact that he was
The Ronan pioneer., 1917-08-17
RED REGIMENT OF
MONTANA CAVALRY
COLONEL WHITE OF POISON
WOULD RAISE FORCE OF
INDIAN FIGHTERS.
Has Asked War Department for Per-
mission to Organize Red Rough
Riders; Asks for Commission as
Colonel; Charles Allard for Second
in-COmmand.

regiment of red rough riders,
raised in Montana, to fight on the
battle fields of Flanders That is the
appealing idea of Colonel A. A.
White. veteran soldier and Montana
pioneer whose home is at Poison, and
who knows the Indian as we'll as any
other man in the northwest and has
faith in his prowess as a first class
rides a horse in manner that would
make an Italian cavalry officer en-
vious, and can shoot out the eye of a
squirrel.
Colonel White, who, as youth,
raised a company of volunteers and
fought through the civil war with
distinction, has offered his services
to the federal government as chief re-
cruiting officer of this proposed In
dian cavalry regiment While he is
a man of property and affairs he has
spent many years among the Flat
heads and other Indian tribes of the
northwest and is of opinion that he
will experience no difficulty in re-
cruiting the regiment to full strength.
Asks for Commission.
He has offered his services as col
onel of the Indian regiment, and
modestly refers Secretary of War
Baker to his war record on file in
the archives of the war department,
and after the war, to his life of
achievement on the frontier.
Colonel White has asked the war
department, in the event that it ap-
proves of his suggestion, to commits
sion Charles Allard, the well-known
Flathead stockman, famous as having
created the Allard herd of buffalo, as
lieutenant colonel of the regiment
Mr.. Allard, who has wide acquain-
trance among the Indians, would as
sist Colonel White in recruiting the
regiment.
Seventy-Five Per Cent Indian.
The colonel's idea is not to make
his regiment all red, but to give every
rough riding cowboy or buckaroo,
who would go adventuring, an oppor-
tunity to enlist in this unique body.
He hopes, however, to make it fully
rs per cent Indian. He is said to
have received assurances from a
number of the chiefs and headmen of
northwestern tribes that any number
of the younger men among the vari-
GUS tribes would be glad to serve un-
der him.
The Ronan pioneer., 1917-08-17
HUSKY LADS FROM MONTANA ON TRAINING
FOR THE u. S. NAVY MAKE FINE RECORDS
THE KID HAS GONE TO THE
COLORS.

The kid has gone to the colors.
And we don't know what to say;
The kid we loved and cuddled
Stepped out for the flag today.
We thought him a child-a baby,
With never a care at all:
But his country called him man size,
And the Kid has heard the call.
He paused to watch the recruiting.
When, fired by fife and drum.
He bowed his head to Old Glory
And thought that it whispered Come
The Kid, not being a Stacker,
Stood forth with Il patriot JOY
TO add his name to the roster.
And, God! we're proud of the boy.
The kid has gone to the colors;
1t seems but a little while
Since he drilled school boy army
In a truly martial style:
But now he's man. a soldier,
And we lend him a listening ear;
For his heart is a heart all loyal
And knows not thought of fear.
His dad. when he told him, shuddered;
His MOTHERHOOD bless her-cried;
Yet, blessed with Il mothers nature,
She wept with a mothers pride.
But he whose old shoulders straight
ened
Was a grandad-for memory ran
To years when he, too. a youngster,
Was changed by the flag to man.
The Ronan pioneer., 1917-08-17
BUTTE AVIATOR, WILLIS
HAVILAND WINS FAME

Sergeant Willis H. Haviland, form.
er Butte boy, who is in the squadrilla
Lafayette of the French Flying corps
is mentioned in dispatches as having
brought down an enemy airplane
within the German lines.
Haviland was born near Whitehall
and grew to manhood in Butte, at
tending the Butte high school. He
enlisted in the French flying forces
early in the war, and has distinguish
ed himself on numerous occasions
has been twice decorated and cited
in the dispatches a number of times
The Ronan pioneer., 1917-08-17
HANOVER CEMENT co.
CONSTRUCTS GOOD ROAD

The Three Forks Portland Cement
company, in getting it's heavy machin-
cry out to the plant at Hanover, has
constructed splendid road to the
top of the South Moccasins. This
connects with the road leading out
from Lewistown and makes one of
the finest scenic roads in the county.
The company expended $4,000 on
the opening up of a cave running into
the mountain $50 feet.
The Ronan pioneer., 1917-08-17
Camp for Auto Tourists.

Bozeman has public camping
grounds for auto tourists. 1t is pro-
vided with free water and free wood
The plan has worked out nicely and
has been the means of giving the Gal
latin capital some good advertising
and gives stranger motorists an i'm
preston that the people of Montana
are a friendly folk, who have a
thought for the tourist.
The Ronan pioneer., 1917-08-17

the service. All are enthusiastic
about the navy and proud to be in the
service. "The finest training in the
world" said young Dennis in let
ter home. "If a boy does his work
we'll and pays attention to business,
he can't help liking it and being very
greatly benefited"
The Ronan pioneer., 1917-08-17

ing. They did all that was required
of them cheerfully and their conduct
record was excellent. Their duties
included all manner of work around
the camp from washing dishes up.
Now they are studying seamanship
and fitting themselves along the lines
for which they are best qualified in
The Ronan pioneer., 1917-08-17
Two Men Benefited,

The creation of Wheatland county
will save two men, H. B. Farnsworth
and F. e. Skillman, from trial on a
charge of stealing Sc head of sheep.
The alleged offense was committed in
that portion of Sweetgrass county
that was annexed to Wheatland, after
the legislature had made the division,
and the arrests were made by the au-
thorities of Sweetgrass.
The Ronan pioneer., 1917-08-17
New Bank at Whitehall.

The First National Bank of White
hall opened it's doors few days ago.
Judge William A. Clark of Virginia
City is president; D. F. Riggs, we'll
known realty dealer of Whitehall,
vice president, and w. G.. Meyers, of
Colorado, cashier.
The Ronan pioneer., 1917-08-17
Few Are Rejected.

Butte material for the new army il
showing up splendidly in physical
way. Less than 10 per cent of the
men examined will be barred from
service because of physical ailments.
The average, all over the United
States is rs per cent rejected.
The Ronan pioneer., 1917-08-17
FOrger Is Insane.

c. l.. Darrow, who scattered bogus
checks indiscriminately among the
business men of Bozeman, has been
adjudged insane.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-02-22
TO BE Bound Over.
FORMER ANDALUSIA
WOMAN IS INFERRED
Especial to The Argus)

Auda4usIa. ILL.,. Feb LL-fuuerat
services we're held here today for
Mrs John Barton, who died at the
home of her son George fra AIuscatIne
ON Monday. Rev. Phjppz delivered the
sermon at the Baptist church. Burial
was iu the Audalusia cemetery.
Mrs. Barton resided u Urury town
ship practically her entire life She
was born in Wheeling. ~. Va, in 1898
and I'm Es56 came TO Drury with her
parents. Mr and Mrs John Steckman-
she was married ia AndaIusia i'm 1876
to AIr. Barton A year ago she left
here TO live with her son in Museattua-
Besides her husband she leaves sur
yiTiug two sons, George and Frank,
both of Nuscatiue. daughter. Mrs.
Zoa Mahahey. OF Buffalo Prairie. three
brothers, David Sfeekmau Of Mu5ea-
Tine, William 5teckman Of Milan and
Lincoln StecBmau of AudaIusia "a
sister. Mrs. George Richards, of Bar
stow, and five grandchildren.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-02-22

clerk. Mr. Hubbard says this is en-
tirelE impracticable for the county
clerk ilasmuch as it would mean be
would have 70 70 into the engineering
ana abstracting business on big
scale which the duties Of his Office
WlIl nor permit He suggests that the
certificates be fled by the engineer of
the board Of local improvements in
stead
lie is also opposed 70 q bin which
provides for such O decree ln probate
court fees thar if adopted it would al
most mean wiping out the probate
courts because u insufficient funds TO
operate
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-02-22
Official War Reports



Berlin. Feb -, lby wireless 10 Say
riIIa1 "A sharp attack by several
British companies on the German lines
n the vicinity of Armeuucros is re-
ported % today's army headquarters
alalemell The British penetrated the
German position but were Immediately
driven out leaving behind f is de-
.ared 200 KILLED ana $50 prisoners
The statement rcadss
Western front Army group Of
Grown Prince Bupprecbt South or
ArmeuHcres. after strong artillery
Preparations several British companies
entered our position. They were lm-
mad.ateIy elected by a powerful coun-
tor thrust While clearing tho trench
200 British dead were counted Thirty
mine men were taken prisoners.
Eec0nnoiterinE advances by the
enemy south of Ia Bassee canal and
between the Ancre and the Somme
failed"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-02-22
NEXICANS HITTING
BACK AT BATH LAW
BY DUPLICATING 1T

Juarez. Mexico. Feb al eJal la-r0rT
quarantine measures were applied by
tile military here today upon orders
from the Mexican health service Per-
sons who went 20 Juarez were stopped
at the Mexican end of the international
bridge and asked 10 show bath and
vaccination certificates. As ne persons
had these certificates they We're de-
tanned at the bridge but later permitted
TO transact business here. II WAS
stated that the same regulations which
are being enforced at the United States
quarantine station would be applied 10
Americans crossing 10 The Mexican
side,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-02-22

ship Of 900 tons gross. laden Win
coal one u 3 900 tons gross. laden
with iron; one 81 $500 tons with pro-
visions. mostly butter and margarine.
che Of zoe tons with wheat and Eag-
one steamer OF 2.7o0 tons gross car
rying war mat eriats far TtaIE- another
Of 900 tons gross with tim another oe
500 tons gross with a general cargo
another Of 300 tons gross with horse
shoes
Among the steamers destroyed was
also one tank steamer gf 1000 tons
gross. One cannon was captured"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-02-22
10 PEACE PARTIES
WORK FOR HARMONY

New York. Feb 22-Rcurpze
Of 19 organizations devoted To the
maintenance of international peace
met here today under the auspices Of
fhe American Peace party to discuss
plans for harmonizfua action iu the
face Of the national crisis
Differences among the P8cifsts
came TO life several days ago in the
decIiuatiou of the Worlds Court
league and the League 70 Enforce
peace to attend this conference. These
two organizations VIII give ii joint
dinner here tonight.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-02-22
CLOSE CREEK SHOPS
OVER FOOD RIOTINC

London. Feb 22-An Athens dis
patch to Reuters says Thar food riots
among WorEmau at Piraeua have led
ta tH closing % all shops and tire cus+
TOM house. The riolIug started at a
meeting for the distribution of a fund
raised hg public subscription for relief
uE LHa unemployed Tine mob looted a
number of grocer and butcher shops
ANA large number OF arrests were
made before order was restored.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-02-22
EXPLOITS OF PAIR
SUBMARINES TOLD

Berlin Feb. o. 9by wireless to Say
VILE Two German submarines which
i@1unea 20 their base ON Feb 20, sank
curing the period Of their operations
IA steamers, three sailing vessels and
lime trawlers. SAYS an Overseas News
agency announcement today
The vessels sunk" adds the an
AoA1ceIQent. were among others, a
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-02-22
TROOPS GET READY
FOR JOURNEY HOME

Fl Paso. Texas, Feb. p. ~ All ma
tfonaI guard commands In this district
have been ordered to their camp to
prepare for departure to their home
states. Their places on the border VIII
be taken by the regular troops The
transfer win be made tomorrow
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-02-22
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Happy Bridegroom con arrival at
weII-knowu hotel in Portland Me-
Waiter i want a dinner Tor two"
Walter-.'WiI the lady and gentle
man have table d'hote or q Ia, carte2
Happy Bridegroom generous To a
fault but weak in French --''B Bring us
some OF both, and put lots of gravy on
'cru -
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-02-22

Hetroarad. Feb. ID lsIa London, SO
.. ND British Admiralty per Wire
less Press Teut0uic troops in massed
formation made au attack Yesterday
ou tho Russian positions near Dorna
Natra on tile northern end of the Itu-
maHiau 'front.' ICday's official state
mauf SAYS they we're halted by the
Russian fire.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-02-22
NORWAY CAN AGAIN
SEND MAIL TO U. S

CarfeUaaIa. Feb 2a-It ls officially
announced lHat mails again can be
sent to western Europe and America
Tue dates aa saII.uEs viii not. however.
10. publ Hua
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-02-22
BRING JOE SMITH
BACK FOR THEFT
Stole Bank Book Of Mike Mason. Drew
out Latter's Savings Of $50 and
Beat II to Kansas City.
TOOK HIS COMPANIONS CLOTHES
Although ~Piggy Expression j. Only
CIew Which Police Have to Work
On. Culprit Il Found.

Joe Smith. whose real name It's VII
liam PfaIum was brought back To tbt
city last evening by Detective Ton
Cox from his home ia Kansas City
where he Ted a few days ago follow
ing the theft Of $50 and a suit 81
clothes from Mike Mason Both 81
the men are employees as the H0te
Harms
Smith is about 10 years Of age and
claims that he left Kansas City five
wears ago. running away from home
10 join a circus. He SAYS he took the
name of joe Smith because his father
warned him not 10 use his own II De
ever left the parental roof
The game which smith worked was
SO simple that il seems absurd. RE
stole the bank book of Mason and pre-.
scented il to- a local bank. drawing out
all Of the savings of his fellow worker
His identity was not even questioned
To BE Bound over.
I'm attempting to describe SMITH
Mason could do no more than eHclaiH
aHe has piggy expression. with
this meager c5eW to work oa the pO-
lice went to work and found the miss
ing man back iu his home in Kansas
City He viii probably be bound over
to the grand jury at d hearing tais
afternoon.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-06-09

ops Hotel had been attended by
Jupiter, who had, no doubt, OBJ
, served, for some weeks past, the
abstraction of my demeanor, and
took especial care not to leave me
alone. But, on the next day, get
ting up very early. l contrived to
give him the slip, and went into
the hills in search of the tree. Aft
er much toll found it. When |
came home at night my valet pro-
posed to give me a flogging. With
the rest of the adventure l believe
you are as we'll acquainted as my
self"
81 suppose" said I, you missed
the spot, in the first attempt at
digging, through Jupiter's stupid
ity in letting the bug fall through
the right instead of through the
left eye of the skull"
Precisely. This mistake made
a difference of about two inches
and a half in the 'shot'-that is
to say. in the position of the peg
nearest the tree; and had the