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The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1917-04-06
THE DEVELOPMENTS.

The most important development
in the foreign situation since our is
sue of last week is the declaration of
Congress, convened in eXtra0rdin ry
session, that a state of war exists be-
tween Germany and the United
States. At the outset there was but
little doubt of any oher step being
taken in the United States but it
seems that European countries had
not expected such a decisive move at
this time. The Presidents message
delivered to Congress has been re-
produced by newspapers in the Ally
countries and has caused great Joy in
England and France.
This declaration that a state Of war
exists is different from an actual dec
laration OF war only in that It makes
Germany the aggressor. In other
words it implies that the war is be-
ing made on us and comes more as
an acceptance. Had Germany COM
mitted a single outrage against the
United States great enough to bring
about war Congress would have de-
clared war against her. As it is she
is warning on us continuously with
her ruthless submarine policy.
Just what part the United States
will play in the great war now that
she is in it is uncertain. If the war
lasts another year it is quite likely
tina. we will send troops to France.
1t would require at least six months
to tain raw troops for foreign ser
vice and it is not probable that the
Administration will send any OF our
regular troops TO the war arena mill
recruits are trained to take their
places here.
The Allies continue to make slight
gains III France and it is believed
that the entry of this country into
the war will have = tremendous eff
feet upon the soldiers in the field and
also upon recruiting.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1917-04-06
SHARP is TAKEN THROUGH
SCENES OF DEVASTATION

Washington, April ga long re-
port from Ambassador Sharp at Paris
detailing the terrible destruction
wrought by the retreating Germans
in Northern France was received to-
day at the State Department.
The Ambassador, who made a per-
sonal and exhaustive study of condi-
tions, shows that published reports of
the devastation have not been in any
way exaggerated. In some respects
he reports atrocities more terrible
than those recounted in the news
dispatches.
Ambassador Sharp was accompa-
MED by Capt. Carl Boyd, the military
attache. They travelled in army au-
tomobiles, covering about 200 miles
and inspecting some twenty villages
in the zone devastated by the Ger
mans in their retreat. The Ambassa-
dor and the attache were greatly i'm
pressed by the damage that had been
wrought.
Having visited early in the war the
ground of the battle of the Marine
and later various destroyed cities, the
Ambassador was in a position to
make a comparison. He described
the recent destruction as greater than
that In the north in the earlier days.
He found bridges, waterways, canals
and everything that could possibly be
used in the way of military defense
destroyed, and in some cases there
was plenty OF evidence that the raw
ages were not entirely due to mill
tary necessities, but clear wantou-
ness. Farm houses had been leveled
and thousands OF fruit trees had
been cut down.
The Ambassador saw great areas
razed. In some places only detached
walls remained of what formerly
were prosperous villages.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1917-04-06
THE HONOR ROLL.

The following have enlisted In
Company II, Kentucky National
Guard located at Hartford, since the
company was ordered into active SER
vice Tuesday. Those accepted will
remain here for instructions for sew
eral days.
Glenn, James s., Jr., Hartford;
Austin, Other, Hartford; Williams,
Byron, Hartford; *TaylOr, Gayle.
Hartford; Wheeler, Vernon, Hart
ford Wheeler, John, Hartford; Kir-
by, Hubert, McHenry; Addison,
George d., Mc!Ienry; Walker, Berry
d., Hartford; Whi,ehouse, Ben H.,
Dundee (ReinlisteD Brown, Archie
L., ROckport; *Bean, Morton, Hart
ford; Oliver, WI he, Simmons.
*Rejected by Examiner.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1917-04-06
TRAILS OF GERMAN SPIES FOUND
IN MOST CLOSELY GUARDED
EXECUTIVE OFFICES.
DRASTIC LAWS NEEDED
Congress Will BE Asked To Pass
Measure Under Which Spies May
BE Prosecuted.

Washington, April S.-The signifl-
canoe of President Wilson's warming
of German spies, "even in our Of
fees of government" became appar-
ent to-day when it was learned that
on several occasions trails of the
German secret service have been dis
covered within some of the most
closely guarded precincts of the ex-
ecutive departments.
Although officials do not believe
that access has been gained by the
foreign agents TO any information Of
great importance, they are under
stood to be convicted that not even
the state Department.with its hi9h.
~ confidential diplomatic facilities,
has been free from invasion.
No evidence on which prosecu-
tions can be based has been found,
it is said, but enough has been re-
vealed to prompt a sweeping official
investigation and cautions which the
department believes will safeguard
lbs interests more adequately in the
future.
In his address to Congress last
night the President laid particular
stress on the activities of German
spies, and a strigent spy law will be
one of the first war measures re-
quested of Congress by the Admins
tration. At the last session an es-
pionage bill drawn by the Depart
ment of Justice was passed by the
Senate, but failed to reach a vote in
the House.
Since the war began the Justice
Departments bureau of investigation
charged with the prosecution of fore
ign agents and disloyal citizens, has
been enlarged several times. 1t now
is expected to be given much wider
facilities and powers and to become
an increasingly important part of the
Federal Government.
Chairman Webb, of the House Ju-
dietary Committee, said tonight that
the Espionage Bill, which failed at
the last session. would be taken up
by the committee within a day or two
with view to quick action.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1917-04-06
PRESIDENT HAS POWER
TO INTERN ALLIES

Washington, April 3.-WhilC Pres
ident Wilson has indicated the be-
nevolent policy the Government viii
pursue toward Germans in this coun
try, legal officers of the administra-
ton to-day directed attention to q
law already on the statute books nm
der which as soon as Congress de-
clares war existing every unnatural
lied male German IA years OF age or
over may by presidential proclama-
ton be confined or removed as alien
enemies.
Under the old Prussian-AmericaD
treaty of 1925, German citizens here
would remain exempt from the
provisions of the old law. The
United States, however, has refused
"a uccede to a proposal OF tine Berlin
Government that the treaty be re-
JlIrmed with changes and additions
and it is understood the document
will be declared abrogated ii the con-
duct of Germans make such step
necessary.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1917-04-06
AS TO RECRUITS.

The spirit shown by the young
men OF Hartford, and other parts of
the county, who gamely marched TO
the recruiting officer and signed their
names, to enlistment blanks when
the local company was called out this
week, deserve everything that can
be given them in credit and encour-
agement. Any man who would tease
or ridicule these fellows with the
country in its present position is not
decent enough to bow to an Egyp-
tian mummy.
The boys who enlisted in the COM
pany this week did so not knowing
what the future intended to hand
them, not caring so long as they were
lending service to the land for which
its very pioneer settlers were not too
proud, nor too cowardly, to fight for.
These men will not leave Hartford
for several days, possibly never for
active service, but they are ready
and willing and those who fail to
pass the examination deserve no less
credit than the boys who are accept
ed.
Among those who showed their
readiness before even a call for vol
unteors had been issued by the Pres
ident are several boys from the SEN
ior class of Hartford College. Only
a month separates them from the OBJ
ject OF many years work, yet they
are willing 10 leave now to do what
is asked of them thai" Prussian mill
tarism may be oVerthrown, American
life and rights respected, ana peace
made secure in the future. These
fellows should and no doubt viii. if
called, be given their diplomas at the
end OF tho year just as they would
have had they remained to receive
them.
Before you throw haunting remarks
al these recruits it would be well TO
remembering that CONSUMPTION il
blind.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1917-04-06
Send Coincidence.

With feeling of deepest SORROW TO
Mr.. and Mrs. Scioto Hooker and son,
OF Centertown, the recent loss of
your son and brother in Akron, you
have our sincere sympathy in this
your bereavement, with hope that
you may speedily retrieve your loss.
AS human coincidence is weak, God is
the life and light and comforter. May
God bless YOU in your hour of sor-
row.
Mr., Herman Render, Mr.. Oswald
Hooker and wife, Mr.. S. 4. Wallace
and wife, Mr.. Ellis Allen ana wife
Misses Eta and Clare Wallace, Mr..
Corbet Lake, Mr. Clifford Moore, Mr..
John Jackson.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1917-04-06
AICKED OUT or CAR
DOG RIDES UNDER TRAM

.iLIrC are IIeat many h1,Cis
around this country, and they ride in
a srcat many different places, but on
the l.. & N. oeiw cen Owensbcro aid
Bowling Graen. Saturday morning
there was one very different frOrl The
general run. A small dog whose
mls,er boarded the train at Dun
more, wishing t. ride with the white
folks, entered the passenger coach,
but was unceremoniously kicked out.
lie did not like this one bit and was
determined to ride so, when the
train started out he jumped up on the
trucks, under the train where he re-
NAMED. although attempts were
made to dislodge him. until he reach
ed Lewisburg where the master dis
mounted and the dog then obligingly
alighted. On the return trip he was
given a first class passage on account
of his daring experience in the fore
noon. Capt. Tapscott said that was
the first time In his experience that
he had ever seen dog venture that
close 10 the underneath part of the
train, but this one seemed perfectly
al home. --owensboro Inquirer.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1917-04-06

Congress being Democratic all
patronage handed out by commit
tees of the House and Senate will
80 TO Democrats. In Kentucky the
same conditions exist and it ia not
expected to be otherwise. 1t has
long been recognized that to the vic
tor belongs the spoils and the de-
Ieatad is expected 70 take his medi-
cine like q man. minus the canine
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1917-04-06

The suggestion that Hartford launch
"a cleanup campaign this spring
seems to have met with popular ap-
aruy / and tho Mayor will issue a
proclamation setting aside \ week
Tor That purpose il petitioned to do
so. Let a cleaner and more sani-
tary town be the slogan.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1917-04-06

that OF character building and that OF
encouraging scientific farming, will
be the matter OF holding boys on the
farms.
Mat s. Cohen, State Commissioner
OF Agriculture, viii be one OF the
speakers at the "mobIlizat ton meet.
ing" OF farmers this morning. 49,
Tuesdays Courier Journal.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1917-04-06

An eastern lady suggests that a
large body of pretty girls camp in the
rear Of american soldiers to encour-
age them in case of war. A soldier
-hould be encouraged to go forward,
not backward. But anyway, We are
in favor of the plan.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1917-04-06

whine. The same. of course, is true
on down to the county and town and
any attempt to have 1t otherwise will
he a hypodermic into the arm Of
thnse who can prevent II.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1917-04-06
STRONG GERMAN PRESSURE
WILL FORCE BREAK WITH
THE UNITED STATES.
NEWS FROM THE HAGUE
Austria-Hungary Lets II lie Known
That She VIII Not Accept An
nexation.

London, April A dispatch from
The Hague to the Exchange Telegraph
Company received here to-day says
that Austria-Hungary will break
diplomatic relations with the Unit
ed States as the result of srong Ger
man pressure.
At the conference attended by
Emperor William and Emperor
Charles and the Ministers and Cen
erals of the Central Powers,the cor
respondent says, the chief subject
dealt with was the American situa-
ton.
The conference is also said TO
have received important declarations
from Count Czernin Won Chudenitz,
The Austro- Hungarian Foreign Min
lister, on the possibility of an early
peace. The Emperor of Austria in
tends, it is added, to make a state
ment to the world shortly to that
effect in the arms of the Central
Powers.
Austria Opposes Annexation.
London. April What the Eve
ming News correspondent at The
Hague terms an obviously inspired
telegram from Vienna to the Frank
urter Zeitung says;
Germany cannot possibly wish to
make peace dependent on the posi-
bility OF annexation. If certain Ger
man parties should still attempt this
it must be made clear that such eff
forts would find no support in Aus
tria-Hungary.
The telegram to the Frankfurter
Zeitung describes the Austrian terms
simply as guarantee for integri-
ty and possibility of existence; that
is. in relation to Serbia and Ru-
mania"
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1917-04-06
For Representative.

We are authorized to announce tn'
candidacy Of l.. l.. EMERY ior IN,
Republican nomination Tor REPRE-.
sentative Of Ohio county SuhJ'c'
10 the Primary Election, Satnrda!
August 4, 1917.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1917-04-06

Noticc-Announccmcnts lor couh.
~ offices published in this column un'
nh the primary. $500 In advance
District offices, S2.bO.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1917-04-06

We are authorized TO announce the
candidacy o. i. -. KIRK for the Re
publican nomination for County At
torney Of Ohio county. Subject 10
the Primary Election, Saturday, Au-
gust 4, 1917.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1917-04-06
Enr Sheriff.


We are authorized to announce the
candidacy Of G. \. RALPH for the
REPUBLICAN nomination for Sheriff OF
OhiU county. Subject to the Pri-
mary Election, Saturday. August 4.
1917.
We are authorized to announce the
candidacy OF 4. A. THATCHER for
the Republican nomination for Sher-
III of Ohio county. Subject to the
Primary Election, Saturday. August
4, 1917.
We are authorized 10 announce the
candidacy Of G. u. JONES for the
Republican nomination for Sheriff
OF Ohio county. Subject to the Pri-
mary Election, Saturday. August 4,
1917.
We are authorized 10 announce the
candidacy of S. T.. BENNETT for the
Democratic nomination for Sheriff OF
Ohio county. Subject to the Primary
Election. Saturday, August 4, 1917.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1917-04-06

r. volunteers are not called for
until after the primary election next
August a good company can be form
cd of defeated candidates in Ohio
couDty
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1917-04-06
ANNOUNCE ENTS.

Wo are authorized TO announce the
candidacy of AARON v. ROSS A,
the Republican nomination for So
rcriutendcnt OF Schools of Ohio COM
~. Subject to the Primary Electies
saturday, August 4, 1917.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1917-04-06

1t seems now that the Easter styles
this year will be khaki and olive
drab.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1917-04-06

The fresh pacifist can now testify
hat q certain Senator, although he
lie 81 years old, can yet Lodge n
healthy blow.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1917-04-06

Champ Clark was elected speaker
Of the House but its two to one shot
that the Congresswoman will have
the last say.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1917-04-06

We have never been able to detect
any difference between an April fool
and any other kind of fool.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1917-04-06

We can't have "bone dry" condi-
tions in Ohio county as long as Green
and Rough river are so unruly.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1917-04-06

IL Willinm ]. Volunteers for mill
tary duty he viii likely be assigned
to guard q California vineyard.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1917-04-06

Luke McLuke might add Phil
Buster to his Names is names" list
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1917-04-06
For Magistrate.

We are authorized TO announce the
candidacy OF W. G. DAUGHERTY for
the Republican nomination for JUS
tice OF Peace. Rosine Magisterial Dis
trict. Subject to the Primary Elec-
ton, Saturday. August 4, 1917.
We are authorized TO announce the
candidacy of JAS. A. BOILING for the
Republican nomination for Justice OF
the Peace. Sulphur Springs District.
Subject to the Primary Election, Sat
urday' August 4. 1917.
We are authorized to announce the
candidacy of T.. W. JACKSON for
the Republican nomination for Jus
tice OF the Peace. Beaver Dam Dis
trict. Subject to the Primary Elec
tion, Saturday. August 4. 1917.
We are authorized to announce the
candidacy OF NJ. IL. CROWDER for
the Republican nomination for JUS
tice of the Peace. Rosine Magisterial
district. Subject to the Primary
Election, Saturday, August 4. 1917,
We are authorized TO announce the
candidacy of ". =. DEAN for the Re
publican nomination for Justice OF
The Peace, Sulphur Springs Magister
ial district, Subject to tho Primary
Election, Saturday. August 4, 1917.
We PRO authorized TO announce the
candidacy OF $, W. LEACH for the
LaDul,.ean nomination for Justice OF
TIE Peace, Beaver Dam Mogisteriai
district Subject TO the Primary
Election, Saturday, August 4, 1917
We arc authorized to announce the
candidacy of j. y. HAGERNAN for
the Democratic nomination for JUS
.tice of the Peace, Hartford Magister.
lal District. Subject to tho Primary
Election. Saturday. Aug. 4. 1917.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1917-04-06
For County Court Clerk.

We are authorized to announce the
candidacy Of ". G. BLANkENSHIp
for the Republican nomination for
County Court Clerk of Ohio county.
Subject TO the Primary Election.
Saturday, August 4. 1917.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1917-04-06
Enr Comfy LnlIgc.

We are authorized to announce tht
candidacy Of MACK COOK for the
Republican nomination for Judge o.
the Ohio County Court Subject 10
the Primary Election, Saturday, hu'
gust 4, 1917.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1917-04-06

We are authorized TO announce the
candidacy OF X. u. WEDDING Tor
the Rer iblican nomination for Judge
of the Onto County Court. Subject
to the Primary Election. Saturday
August 4, 1917.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1917-04-06

We are authorized to announce the
candidacy of l.. II. CONDIr for the
Republican nomination for County
Court Clerk OF Ohio county. Subject
to the Primary Election, August I
1917.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1917-04-06
STOP, LOOK, LISTEN.
EUREKA FLOCK al fol

All bags are OF sanitary Cloth.
Prices subjects to market changes.
These prices good only to and in
Guiding Saturday, April z.
w. L. ELLIS & BRO.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1917-04-06

We are authorized 10 announce the
candidacy of VI. J.. CHUMI.EN for The
Republican nomination for County
Court Clerk OF Ohio county. Subject
to the Primary Election, Saturday,
August 4, 1917.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1917-04-06

We are authorized to announce the
Of Il. n. MARTIN for the
nomination for Judge OF
the Ohio County Court. Subject 10
the Primary Election, saturday y"
gust A. 1917.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1917-04-06

Why not train fish to attack sub
marines?
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1917-04-06

We are authorized to announce the
candidacy Of MRS. I. =. MASON for
the Republican nomination for Super
intendent of Schools Of Ohio county.
Subject to the Primary Election, Sat.
IrCay, August 4, 1917.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1917-04-06

ELLISON J. BARNETT, &C.. td'tor
". 4. TINsLEY,. Business Mno'Ec'
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1917-04-06
For Assessor.

We are authorized TO announce tho
candidacy OF ID. T.. WARD for the
Republican nomination for Assessor
OF Ohio county, Subject TO the Pri-
mary Election. Saturday. August 4.
1917.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1917-04-06
For SuDe,intendent.

NOte-WOmen VINO are legally
qualified, are entitled TO vote foS
School Superintendent in both Pri-
mary ana FINAL Election.
We are authorized to announce the
candidacy of T.. $. HOWARD for the
Republican nomination for Supcrln
tendent Of Schools of Ohio county.
Subject 10 the Primary Election.
Saturday. August 4, 1917.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1917-04-06

Address all communicate 'l
cue Hartford Republican.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1917-04-06

We sre authorized to announce the
.andidacy OF VI. G. SIIROADER for
he Republican nomination for jan
~ at Ohio county. Subject TO As
Urinary Election. Saturday. Angus
I. 1917.
We are authorized 10 announce the
rundidacy OF '. W. DUVALL for the
Republican nomination for Jailer n
Ohio county. Subject to the Pr
mary Election, Saturday, August 4,
1917.
We are authorized TO announce the
candidacy OF T.. y. TINSLEY for the
Republican nomination for Jailer o.
Ohio county. Subject TO the Prima-
ry Election, August 4, 1917.
We are authorized TO announce tho
candidacy Of =. \. LEE for the Re
publican nomination for Jailer OF
Ohio county Subject to the PrImary
Election, August 4, 1917.
We arc authorized 20 announce the
candidacy OF j. 4. WEDDING for tts
Republican nomination for Jailer OF
Ohio county Subject TO tho Prima-
~ Election. August (, 1917.
We are authorized 20 announce the
candidacy OF CHARLEY JOHNSON
for the Republican nomination for
Jailcr OF Ohio county. Subject to
the Primary Election. Saturday, An
gust (. 1917.
We are authorized 20 announce the
candidacy OF &. \. SMITH for the Re-
publican nomination for Jallcr OF
ohio county Subject 20 the Primary
Election, Saturday, August {, 1917.
We are authorized 20 announce the
candidacy OF WORTH TICHENOR
for the Republican nomination for
Jailor Of Ohio county. Subject to
the Primary Election, Saturday. Au-
gust 4, 1917.
We are authorized TO announce tho
candidacy OF J. ". PERRY for tho
Republican nomination for Jailer OF
Ohio county. Subject TO the Pri-
mary Election, Saturday. August
4, 1917.
We are authorized to announce tho
candidacy OF y. VI. BROWN for the
Republican nomination for Jaiier OF
Ohio county. Subject TO the Prima-
ry Election, Saturday. August 4.
1917.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1917-04-06

We are authorized TO announce the
candidacy of j. \. BELLAMN Tor the
Republican nomination for Judge OF
the Ohio County Court. subject 10
the Primary Election, Aug. I, 1917
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1917-04-06
For JaiIer.

We sre authorized to announce the
andidacy OF VI. G. SlIROADER fDr
the Republican nomination for Jas
ar OF Ohio county. Subject TO Ae
Urinary Election. Saturday, Angus
l. 1917.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1917-04-06

We are authorized TO announce the
rundldacy OF '. W. DUVALL for the
Republican nomination for Jailer n
Ohio county. Subject to the Pr
mary Election, Saturday, August 4,
1917.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1917-04-06

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The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1917-04-06

We are authorized TO announce the
candidacy of y. y. TINSLEY for the
Republican nomination for Jailer o.
Ohio county. Subject TO the Prima-
~ Election. August 4. 1917.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1917-04-06
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The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1917-04-06

We are authorized TO announce tho
candidacy Of SILAS l.. STEVENS loi
the Republican nomination for judge
of the Ohio County Court. Subject
TO the Primary Election, Saturday
August 4, 1917.