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The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1917-05-17
america, MY COUNTRY"
(By Jens X. Grondahl.

(By Jens X. Grondahl.)
America, my country, I come at thy
call,
I plight thee my troth and l give thee
my all;
In peace or in war I am wed to thy
veal,
I'll carry thy flag through the fire
and the steel;
On sea nor on land shall 1t suffer
disgrace,
Unsullied it floats DER our peace
loving race;
In reverence kneel at sweet liberty's
shrine
America, my country, command, am
America, my country. brave souls
gave thee birth.
Who yearned for a heaven of free
dom on earth,
And when thy dear flag to the winds
was unfurled
There came to thy shores the
oppressed of the world
Thy milk and thy honey flow freely
for all
Who takes of thy bounty shall come
at thy call.
Who quaffs of thy nectar of freedom
shall say,
America. my country, command,
obey"
America. my country. thy flag
adore,
1t glories in peace but it fears MOI
in war;
When tyrants would trample 1t.
folds in the dust,
Old Glory. undaunted. is true to 1T
trust;
Its stars ever twinkle from liberty
| dome
A message Of hope to mankind
through the gloom
And children and men bless the red
white, and blue
America. my country. the tried ant
| the true.
America, my country, now come !
thy hour
The Lord Of Hosts recks on tn
courage and power
Humanity pleads for the strength o
thy hand
Lest liberty perish on sea and Of
land;
Thou guardian of freedom, tho
keeper of right,
When liberty bleeds there is tasl
for thy might;
Divine right" OF kings or our free
dom must fall
America, my country, l come at tn
call.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1917-05-17

Numerous reports have been cur
rent Of late Of Turkeys efforts in
the direction Of peace. Turkish
agents, according to reliable infor-
nation reaching London May 8, are
at work in Switzerland with the OBJ
ject Of assuring the continued ex-
istence Of Turkey. 1t has been said
that Turkey, provided she is permit
ted to hold Constantinople, is willing
to allow freedom of the Dardanelles.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1917-05-17
CITIZENS CLASH
WITH ROBBERS
Three Men Killed and Four Wounded
in Battle in suburb of
Pittsburgh.

Pittsburgh, May 14.-Tonight po-
lice had recovered practically all Of
the $4,000 taken from the First Ma
tional bank OF Castle Shannon, a
suburb, today by four bandits who
entered the bank. shot to death the
cashier and assistant cashier. bound
and gagged a patron OF the bank. and
in attempting to escape wounded two
persons.
One of the bandits, John Ohetch,
was killed. and another. Som Berts,
probably was fatally wounded by
shots from posse OF townspeople
A third bandit, Nick Yeole. was cap
tured and badly beaten by mob that
attempted to take him from the
posse. Efforts to capture the fourth
bandit were unsuccessful.
Entering the bank shortly after
noon, the bandits opened fire or
Cashier d. f. Mclean and Assistant
Cashier Frank w. Erbs. Stanley w
Wray, patron OF the bank. was
bound and gagged. Meantime the
bank officers had obtained revolyer'
and returned the fire. The robbers
forced an entrance to the cage and
shot down Erb and Mclean. Both
died within a few hours. Stepping
over the bodies of the wounded mer
, the bandits entered the vault and
gathered up several bags OF gold ant
p silver coin and packages OF paper
, bills.
Townspeople rushed to the bank
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1917-05-17


Russia still looms in the eyes Of
the world as. a portentous, obstacle tc
an early successful issue OF the wal
for the entente nations and the Unit
ed States over Germany and her al
lies.
with far from satisfactory state
of affairs existing between the coun-
Gil of workmen's and soldiers deput-
les and high Russian government Of
ficals, which in the last few days has
resulted in the resignation OF the
commander of the forces in Petro-
grad and the minister OF war and
marines, somes a renewal of the ru-
NOR that Turkey is following in the
footsteps OF Germany and Austria
and endeavoring to effect separate
peace with Russia.
While there have been rumors that
the council of workmen's and sol
diers' deputies has called for an ar
mistice, official denial OF this is made
by the council. 1t is stated by the
council that an appeal to the sol
diers Is being drawn up declaring
against a separate peace.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1917-05-17
APPLY Named.

A bootblack was putting at the end
of a cigar when gentleman, think
ing to have little fun ut the youths
expense, asked him II he always
smoked cigars. "Oh, yes, sir, pretty
often" announced the youth.
"What brand do you generally
smoker" asked the gentleman.
Robinson Crusoe, sir" replied the
bootblack.
The gentleman pondered while. ~
never heard of that brand" he said.
"It's name I've given 'em myself"
said the youth. "You see, guv-nor, old
Crusoe was castaway w- Roches-
ter Times.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1917-05-17
Whoopng Cough.

One of the most successful prepar-
atoms in use for this disease is
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. s.
w. McClinton, Blandon Springs, Ala,
writes. "Our baby had whooping
cough as bad as most any baby could
have it. gave him Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy and it soon got WELL"
Obtainable everywhere.-adv.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1917-05-17
To Open Cans.

Many housewives experience diff
Guilty in opening canned fruit. The fol-
lowing suggestion will prove helpful:
First lift the rubber free from the jar
with your thumb, all the way around.
Each time you do this you can hear
the air pass out. Then unscrew the lid.
You will be surprised to find how easy
1t will unscrew.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1917-05-17
rheumatism.

II you are troubled with chronic
or muscular rheumatism give Cham
berlain's Liniment a trial. The re-
lief from pain which it affords is
alone worth many times its cost. OBJ
tainable everywhere.-adv.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1917-05-17
An Improvement.

Editor-"Your story lacks originate
ty. You employ the old hackneyed ex-
pressions. Take this line for exam
pie: With low cry she sank to
the floor" Author--"Well, then. Wen
have her sink to the ceiling"
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1917-05-17
Respect.

II you would have the respect Of
others begin by respecting YOURSELF
Cincinnati Times-Star.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1917-05-17

Petrograd, May a. - General
Guchkoff, minister of war, has re-
signed. In announcing his resigna-
ton at yesterdays meeting of the
congress of delegates from the front,
M. Gutchkoff read the following let
ter sent by him to Premier Lyoff:
I'm review of the condition in
which the power of the government
has been placed, especially to author
ity of the minister of war, in rela-
ton to the army and the navy, a
condition which / am powerless to
alter and which threatens to have
consequences fatal to the defense of
the liberty and even the existence
of Russia. l can no longer exercise
the functions of minister of war and
marine and share responsibility for
the grave sin being committed
against the country"
The resignation OF General Ouch
koff follows that Of General Korni-
loft, commander of the Petrograd
garrison, who said his position had
become impossible on account OF the
Efforts of various organizations to
control the garrison, the last straw
which lead to his resignation having
been demand by the executive
committee of the council of work
mems and soldiers delegates that
all his orders be presented to the
committee for its Endorsement.
In an imprisoned appeal to dele
gates from the front at a meeting in
Petrograd Sunday, A. F. Kerensky,
minister of justice. made the most
alarming diagnosis of Russia's in
ternal crux that has come from any
official since the revolution. The
minister OF justice. heretofore OPTIC
mistic and reassuring in his asser-
lions, confessed that his confidence
had left him and that he feared di-
saster.
81 came to YOU" said NJ. Keren-
sky, because my strength is at an
end. l no longer feel my former
courage nor have l my former con-
viction that we are conscientious
citizens. not slaves in revolt. am
sorry l did not die two months age
when the dream OF a new life was
glowing in the hearts of the Russian
people. when l was sure the country
could govern itself without the whip
"As affairs are going now, 1t will
be impossible to save the country
Perhaps the time Is near when VI
will have to tell you that we can NJ
longer give you the amount of brea'
you expect or other supplies on whicl
you have a right to count. The pro
cess OF the change from slavery I
freedom Is not going on properly
We have tasted freedom and az
slightly intoxicated, but what W
need Is sebriety and discipline.
You could suffer and be siler
for ten years and obey the order
of a hated government, You coul
even fire upon your own people whe
commanded to do so. Can you no
suffer no longer?"
NJ. Kerensky's declaration, thong
a trifle more outspoken in its pess
mism than the utterances of oth'
officials, is not unrepresentative I
public opinion in Petrograd at II
present time. Unless there is quiC
infusion OF a new spirit in the arm
and new understanding Of freedo
among the masses, and unless Il
energy which now is being used
bring about peace is transformed 4
to enegy warning for the defen
Of the country, 1t is generally fe
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1917-05-17

In Letter Of Resignation M. Guchkoff
Says Divided Governmental Auth
GRITTY Threatens Consequences Eat
al to Liberty. and Existence OF
Russia. -.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-28

turned to the intelligence department of the war office. His next important post was that of commandant of the staff college at Camberley, he being the first "ranker" to hold that posi- ton.
 As will be remembered Lord French selected Sir William Robertson to be his quartermaster general in the field, and wrote of him that he in that posi- tion met what appeared to be almost insuperable difficulties with his char acteristic skill and determination" Then, in December, 1915, came his ap- pontment as chief of the imperial gen. eral staff. One who knows him well has written this appreciation:
 Silent, cool and clear-headed, the more you know him the better you like hfm. Absolutely straight and genuine in character, he has reached the very top of his profession, not as
 the result of personal charm, but of
 merit, of brain power, of hard work, and of determination always to de- vote himself to the serious side of his army career. He has faith in the
 army, and the army trusts him" General Robertsons own explanation of the secret of success is this: ,, Good digestion, determination; learn to be friendly don't worry or brood over details; go to bed early and get up early.'
 In addition he says he is "o1d-fash- toned enough" to believe that the great war, like those of the Old Testament, 1 "is intended to teach us a necessary l lesson to seek and deserve divine help"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-28
From PriDdte Soldier 10
 Chief of Staff, Is Thrilling
 L1e Story of Robertson
Present Head of English Army, and the Successor of Kitchener, Was Banker in 1877, But by Application and Will Power Has Climbed
 the Ladder to the Highest Rung

couragement he received. You surely do not expect ever to become com missioned officer?'
 One never l<nows!' was young Rob ertson's answer.
 If that army schoolmaster had been told that the ambitious corporal of the Sixteenth Lancers was destined to be- come the chief of the imperial general staff of the British army in the days of the worlds greatest war he would probably have received the forecast with Gargantuan laughter.
 From his early youth William Rob- ertson made his own decision in favor of an army career. As his parents were not wealthy enough-to buy him com mission, the only door open to him was that of the ranker. Already his char acter had been nodded by good in- fuences, chief among them being that of the late Canon Leslie Melville, the rector of the lads native parish.
 As a trooper William Robertson bought as many military textbooks as his scanty pay permitted and devoted all his spare time to mastering them. He rose from private to sergeant 1T
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-28
CornWdllis- West Scandal
 Fine for London GOSSips
sLady in the Case" One of Great Women in British Society, But Now Comparatively Unknown
 in LondOn-A Distinguished Family
By LADY MARY

harness and fitting for his horse, which in order to harmonize with the costume, had of necessity to be a pure white charger with a long tail and heavy mane. Only one such beast of the proper proportions and of correct ly sedate habits could be found in London. and it was decided that It should be hired by Count Elsten.
 In the meantime Princess Pless had discovered that the only sort of anil nal that would correctly accord with the golden spIendor of the robe that she was to wear was also a white horse, and, unfortunately, both she and Count Elsten simultaneously de- cided upon the same animal owned by a liveryman in Drury Lane. This horse, which is now far past it's first youth, is famous throughout theatrical Lon don. It has carried upon it's back ev- cry great actor and actress who has been called upon to make a spectac- ular appearance upon the stage mounted upon a "gee-gee." It is trained to withstand any amount of noise in the way of applause, crowds guns or rumblings, while it's large white eye lids never blink before the most pierc- ing arc lights from the most powerful lamps
 Princess Pless made up her mind she was going to ride this horse Count
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-28

London, January 4.-The fascinating story of how Sir William Robertson rose from the ranks of the British army to the top has often been sketched, but now all the facts of his life have been gathered together and are being issued in book form. General Robertson Is now chief of the inn perial general staff, and as such is one of the most powerful and infiuen- tial men In the empire.
 It was on dismal November night of 1877 that a sturdy Lincolnshire lad of 17 entred the cavalry barracks at Aldershot and offered himself as re- cruit for the Sixteenth Lancers. With in a year he became lance corporal, having secured the second-class cer- tificate which in those days opened the way to promotion to the rank of ser geant. But on the day he obtained that second-class certificate he told the army schoolmaster that he intend- ed working for a frst-cass eerti- ficate.
 What is the use?" was all the en-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-28

three and a half years, and on being recommended for a commission he was summoned to pass the necessary oral examination. When his turn came to take command of the officers and men on parade, he gave the order for a very complicated movement.
 Away went the adjutant and regi- mental sergeant-major to give the usual base, but they, were on the wrong flank of the regiment The colonel s eyes twinkled. He saw the mistake, ana resolved he would catch out the base and the sergeant-major at the same time. The latter, however, had seen what was wrong, and delayed giving the word of command for the regiment to move.
 The commanding officer immediately started to hustle, and brusquely called out
 Now then. sergeant major, get on'-- give the word of command"
 Very well, sir replied Robertson. q will, when the base is placed in the right position"
 "Ohl" replied the colonel, lis that so? Dam'me, if you can put my ad- jutant and regimental sergeant-major in their proper place, that is quite good enough for me. I don't want to see any more"
 Thus William Robertson became a second lieutenant in the Third Dragoon Guards on June 27, 1888. Here are the dates Of his other promotions:
 Lieutenant, March 1, 1891. Captain, April 5. 1895. Major, March 10, 1900. Lieutenant colonel, November 29, 1900. Colonel, November 29, 1903. Major gen eral, December 2S, 1910. Lieutenant general, october 2S, 1916 General, June 3, 1916.
 He won his spurs in India as field intelligence officer, being specially commended as "a very active and in- telligent officer of exceptional prom ise." After passing through the staff college at Camberley and serving at the war office, Robertson shared iii the South African war, and then re-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-28
ALL IN LIMELIGHT
As She Is Spoke in Canada
From the Argonaut.

From the ArgOnaut
 Two French Canadian citizens were tray cling down river in a houseboat. One of them knew the river and the other did not They anchored for the night on a bar. Along toward daylight the craft went adrift. Three hours later the motion awoke one of the travellers. He poked his head out of the door. An en- tirely strange section of scenery was passing "Baptiste! Baptistel" he yelled. Get up, We aint herer' His comrade reused himself and looked out. No, by garv' he said; we're 12 miles from here"
 The muscles of the human jaw exert a force of 534 hounds
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-28

Elsten was similarly minded and 10 his determination of character ne added the weight of very heavy purse which of course won.
 And when the noble company at the tourney made their circle of the great ring before the most aristocratic audience that possibly has ever assembled beneath one roof, Count Elsten, the Russian mo- bleman, ambled upon his white horse with it's golden painted hoofs while the Princess Pless was mounted on tall black charger, which was rather restive in the midst of so much glory and splen- dor.
 ALL IN LIMELIGHT
 It seems odd to look back now upon this incident and remember that once more are all these people figuring in the Iimelght of the world. Count Els en. now Prince Youssoupoff, the young man who, it was claimed. rid Russia of a scourge in the person of Rasputin: the Princess Pless, the wife of a German noble now fighting against England, but who Is the daughter of Mrs. Corvallis West whose connection with the most famous scandal of the day has probably given rise to more personal recrimina- tions than have ever before appeared m the London press against a woman or position. So wags the world and so does the clock of time go round!
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-28

Dr. Mays Treatment conquers worst cases of nEpilepsy, Spasms, Convulsions, Nervous Disor-
 ders. Generous S2 % bottle sent free. STATE AGH DR.w. H. MAY, 543 PEARL ST, NEW YORK
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-28

London. January 13.-The opening weeks of the New Year have provided England generally and London in particular with a crop of scandals that surely has not been exceeded, even in pre-war days when we had more time to think about other peoples business than we have at present. Naturally enough, the Cornwall lis-West case at the war office has pro- vided special bonne bouche for people in every grade of society for the hearing of this famous action which involves names celebrated in social as well as military history gives most of us chance for "reminiscing about ones own per- sonal memories of this or that famous general mentioned in the case, and above all, concerning the heroine who has cer- tainly scored "a miss in public sym pathy.
 The name of Cornwallis-West in rela- ton to the ''petticoat influence" scandal has, of course been rather hardly used by many, who are ignorant of the va rious ramifcations of the interesting family
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-28
sPI,ENDID ENTERTAINMENTS

About five years ago Mrs. George Corn wallis-West (now Lady Randolph Church. ill) produced in the grounds Of Earls Court exhibition show called Shake speare's England" which ran during the whole of the summer with no profit to it's promoters, but affording a considerable amount of pleasure to the people who visited it. Among other amazing enter- tainments that were exploited during this season was a tournament arranged on the lines of those of which history tells us. and romance inspires us. The court of the Queen of Beauty was one Of the great features of this wonderful pageant and the Queen of Beauty. unanimously chosen. was the lovely Viscountess Cur zon The reigning queen was imperson- ated by Princess Pless, elder daughter T,f Mrs Cornwallis-West and sister to the Duchess of Westminster who was among inc ladies of rank who attended in the dazzling court. The great personages of this superb pageant arrived at the lists mounted on magnificently caparisoned steeds. and among the noblemen and mo- blewomen who were in the train were Count Elsten (now Prince Poussoupoff) Princess Pless and the Duchess of Vest minister.
 the procession as a Russian noble- man of the fifteenth century, had gorgeous costume designed for him by Mr Herbert Norris, well known ar tist and costume designer. who was responsible for most of the beauty of the pageant. His robe was of richest brocaded black and gold satin, edged with priceless sables worn over brooches of fine white cloth embroid. cred in gold and long white suede boots having golden heels and spurs His cap of sable had a jeweIed aigrette worth kings ransom and his white suede gloves were likewise heavily jeweled Mir. Norris also designed the
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-11-03
6IATE FINANCES IN
EXCELLENT SHOWING
Special % Th. iu;.lItgcnc"r.

Special 20 TIA" ia;.ll Gcnc"r.
CHARLESTON. W. Va. Nov. =
The grand total cash balance o. the
state treasury for the month just end
ed was s2."0S,"iQ40 according 70 the
monthly report made public today BY
Treasurer Johnson.
II the state fund general revenue
at the beginning Of tho month there
was S6Q6,01T.S0 and the receipts were
S112299.7I. The state fund special
revenue had a balance Of $2I9,6l0.12
and the receipts were S9.5S$.+2. The
state fund monies belonging TO county
districts and municipalities amounted
to S95,551.76 and receipts were S@.+I2.
The general school fund had balance
Of S4S.300 and the receipts were
$4,000. The state road fund had /
balance Of s3o2.9327o and the receipts
were s7.951.+!. The general school
fund had a balance at the beginning
OF the month Of 39.439.60 and re-
ceIpts were s56239S4 The work
mems compensation fund had a cash
balance OF s49906S.9+ and receipts
were s169.65l.45.
The various disbursements were as
follows: so49.41103 from the state
fund, general revenue: for the state
fund, special revenues $T2.623.01: for
the state fund. monies belonging to
counties, districts and municipalities.
S5,579.oO: the general school fund
s5I756.42. for The school fund $4,000,
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-11-03
UPRISING Of
GERMANS IN
SOUTH BRAZIL
Severe Military Measures Ia
ken Against Insurgents
and Strikers

BUENOS AIRES. Nov. "A
German uprising is in progress in
southern Brazil. completely para
lyziug railway traffic. according
to private reports received IN
railway circles here. The strikes
inausurated in this district are
said 10 be spreading to other
parts of Brazil. 1t Is . reported
that only the strictest military
measures are making the move
ment Of any trains possible.
The dispatches continue 10 re-
port the severest military meas
ures against Germans" in south
ern Brazil, where there are large
German colonies. Details as to
these measures and general con-
ditions are withheld by the cen
sorship.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-11-03
William Fisher Dies.

William Fisher. we'll known resident:
Of Elm Grove, passed away at the hom"
Of his son. William Jr., near Dallas.
yesterday afternoon ct o'clock. Death
followed three months illness OF ".
phod fever. Intcrment VIII b. made
Sunday afternoon II 5 O'Clock in the
stone church cemetery Funeral ser.
vices will be held At ZOO o'clock in 'h;
First VI. T.. church "r Film Grove, with
Rev. Arthur 1.tz"nhr in charge.
Mr.. Fisher is survived by three sons
William. Russell and B"rt. all Of the
Stone church roaI near Elm Grove. and
five brothers ana ono sister. Samuel
Randolph. John and Henry of nrar Elm
Grove. and George aud Miss Kat" a.
Ohio.