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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-23
Lenine's Proclamation

The proclamation, signed by Lenlne
and Krylenko, reads as follows:
"On Tuesday General Dukhonin wa,
ordered TO offer an armistice to all ma
tions, allied and hostile.
THE message was received at head
quarters Wednesday, and General Duk-
honin was instructed to keep the peo-
pies commissaries continually in
formed as to the progress OF the pour
parlers and only to sign an agreement
for an armistice after sanction by the
commissaries had been received. Hav-
ing received no answer from Dukhonin
BY Wednesday evening, Dukhonin was
asked the reason for his delay. He
attempted many times to evade giving
an explanation and a clear answer to
orders. When a categorical order was
sent, instructing him TO offer, imme-
diately and formally. an armlstice for
the purpose of commencing peace pour
parers, he refused 70 obey.
General Dukhonin has been in
formed that he has been deposed from
his functions for disobeying the gov
ernment and for conduct which is
bringing unheard Of sufferings to all
the working masses and TO all the
country. especially TO the armies. He
has been ordered to continue his duties
until the new commander in chief or
any other person authorized by him,
arrives 20 take command. Ensign Kry-
lenko has been appointed the new
commander in chief"
Orders Army Elections
The proclamation urges the soldiers
not TO allow revolutionary generals to
destroy the great work of peace. II
says they must guard them we'll, so
that lynch law cannot be used against
them and so that the generals cannot
eyade imminent justice.
The proclamation adds that the SOL
diers must observe the strongest revo-
lutionary and military discipline. Regi-
ments on frontal positions must elect
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-23
$50 British Tanks
Used in Battle

AMSTERDAM, Nov. ga Berlin
dispatch quotes the "Loksl Anzeiger"
as saying that the British used from
$50 to 200 tanks in their advance on
Cambria.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-23
British Consolidate
Gains Except at
Fontaine Notre Dame
By Arthur S. Draper

LONDON, Nov. 22.-Ten thousand
prisoners are unoficially reported taken
in the great British drive west OF
Cambria, the Hindenburg line has been
preached for ten miles, and at one
point General Byng's victorious troops
are six and a half miles beyond their
original positions.
General Haig telegraphed tonight
that all the territory gained had been
successfully consolidated and fortified.
except the village of Fontaine Notre
Dame, two and three quarters miles
west Of Cambria, which the Germans
recaptured by counter attack.
Apparently the enemy is rallying or
the strong hill position Of Bourbon
Wood, just north OF the British sa-
ilent. The wood begins a little above
Fontaine Notre Dame and dominates
the region.
British Casualties Small
Major General F. B. Maurice. chief
director Of operations at the War Of
fee, said to-day that British casual
ties are much less than the total OF
prisoners officially reported counted,
which is 5000
The British. ne continued, had ad-
vanced to a depth OF six and one
half miles at one point, record prog
ress for twenty-four hours on the
West front since trench warfare be-
gan and further than was gained in
three months of fighting at Ypres.
A remarkable transformation has
been carried out in the captured ter
ritory. Thousands of engineer troops
have built roads, light railways, and
even broad gauge heavy rail lines right
up to the vicinity Of the new battle
front. the British war statement said
tonight. A large share Of the credit
for Byngs success should go to the
engineers. General Hsig reported.
The Berlin official report to-day ad-
nitted all the gains Haig claimed, but
the German version Of the fighting was
that the British advanced considerably
beyond their present line and were re-
pulsed. being driven back on the west
bank of the Scheldt Canal to Anneux
and Fontaine and on the east bank
back TO their positions OF departure
at Rumilly, which is a little east OF
south Of Cambrai and about three miles
away.
How Accounts Differ
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-23
How Accounts Differ

Thus the two officials coincide in
important features, but the Berlin de-
tails of the fghting describe British
attempt to effect a break through.
which was denied him in the first days
attack" by the msssed use OF tanks.
infantry and cavalry.
Before and behind our line. dis
tributed over the whole battlefield, lies
the wreckage OF tanks shot to pieces"
says the Berlin communique. claiming
that ayiators played prominent part
in the destruction, although Haig re-
ported only five German machines 10
all few over the battlefield.
Berlin tonight reported that new
British attacks south Of Cambrai. made
after strong artillery preparation. had
failed.
II is evident from Official and un-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-23

officer who led in the Kronstadt dis
turbances last summer has been ap-
pointed to supersede General Dukhonin,
with the title of commander in chief
of the new Peoples Commissaries of
War.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-23

Plan to boycott hotels and
restaurants that disregard con-
serration, Page 9.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-23

cySyRAL CHANGE ~ TINE TABLES.
"IrDsrtant changes VIII be mad. Noyem b
N An time tables Pennsyl'snia ~ X
---AdyL
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-23

GREAT BEAR SPRING WATER.
IL. Purity Has Made II Famous "-Adyt
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-23

Rand ON enemy aliens IN Ho-
boken, Page 9.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-07-20
RIVER OF BLAZING
OIL RUNS THROUGH
CITY OF DRUMRICHT

Drumright. Okla. July 2O-several
house were destroyed and 1000 people
were driven from their homes when an
oil tank was struck by lightning during
q shower here yesterday The tank .ex.
ploded and $4,000 barrels of oil rushed
down Tiger gulch. through the heart
OF the residence section, in a flaming
torrent. Buildings along the street were
ignited by the burning oil and the whole
city was clouded in darkness by smoke.
Hundreds Of men with spades hurried.
ly threw dirt dams across the gulch to
keep the flood of burning oil from flow
ing through the business district and
the fire department worked to keep
down the spread of the flames among
the homes.
The tank, which was located on a hill
in the outskirts of the city was the
property of the international OH com.
pany. The loss is estimated at $167 500.
Three other tanks of oil owned by the
Prairie Pipe Line Company. located
near Oilton. were destroyed by light.
ming. involving a loss of $500, 900.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-07-20
WOMAN HELD AS PERJURER.
Alleged 10 Have Sworn Falsely IN
Horse Stealing Case.

McAlester, Okla, July 20-AIrs. Belle
Castleberry and Bob Farley were arrest.
ed on perjury charges on the order OF
District Judge r. p. Degraffenried, be.
fore whom they yesterday gave testi.
mony in a horse stealing case when
he believed to be false. Mrs. Castlebercv
is the first woman ever to be arrested
here for this offense She and Farley
are held in jail in default OF 81 500
bond The woman is As years old.
The two alleged perjurers are alleged
to have testified they overheard the
owner Of khe horse, an Indian named
Bundurant, give Cooper Morgan. the al.
legged thief, permission to ride Il away.
The jury adjudged Morgan guilty and
sentenced him to serve four years n
prison.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-07-20
GERMAN MAY BE BARRED.

Depew, Okla, July 20.-The study OF
German will be barred from the high
school at this place If Clerk A. A.
Dowel has his way. Dowell has in.
formed the county superintendent Of
schools that the school board has been
unable to employ anyone to teach Ger.
man and has asked that Spanish be sub
stituted. If no other language can be
taught but German, the clerk wants the
study dropped entirely. II is said Coun-
~ superintendent S. o, Henshaw will
permit the school TO drop the study OF
German.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-07-20
DIRECTORS HAVE FULL POWER.

Chicago. July 2O.-Members OF the
board Of trade, recognizing a national
emergency, voted TO delegate full pow
ers to the board OF directors 60 take
action, at any time during the war,
which 1t may deem to the best interests
of the board and of the country.
The directors on several occasions in
the last three months have fixed maxi
mum prices for grains. While these
regulations were not called into ques.
tion in courts. some doubt was express
eu as to the authority Of the directors in
the premises. The vote settles the ques.
ton. Il is said.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-07-20
SLAV REGIMENT
TURNS TRAITOR
RETIRES BEFORE TEUTONS AND
NEIGHBORING REGIMENTS
ARE DRIVEN BACK.
ENEMY MAKES RUSH
Pushes Forward Through Three Strong
Zones While Russian Troops Are Hag-
CLING Among Themselves-Nany
Prisoners Taken by the Germans.

Petrograd, July 2O-The Russians
failure to hold the Germans in eastern
Galacia, says an official statement is
sued by the war department today, was
due to extremist detachments holding
meetings and discussing the advisabl,
ity of obeying orders which some req.
ments had refused to obey.
The Russian statement says the 6O7th
@, 'ov regiment, situated between Bat.
%. Manaov, voluntarily retired
be- Eeth ttacking Germans and as a
result D Nboring units also had
to retire.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-07-20
Kansas Let OFF Easy.

Topeka. Kan, July 2O-Nine counties
and the city Of Topeka will not have to
furnish a single man for the first cop.
tingent Of the new national army 10 be
drafted, according TO the county draft
quotas which We're annouL.-- Dy -
ernor CaDpcr.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-07-20

chaelis In his address before the reichs.
tag yesterday said Germany would noe
continue the war o day longer II Il
could obtain an honorable peace. 80
Americas Intervention was not regard.
ed with serious concern. The German
fleet particularly the submarines
would master the situation Mlchaehs
said.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-07-20
ASSASSIN TRIES
TO KILL KERENSKY

Petrograd, July 20.-An attempt to
assassinate War Minister Kerensky was
made today at the town OF Polotsk.
A shot fired at the minister missed
him.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-07-20
WEATHER FORECAST

For Ardmore and Vicinity: Tonight
and Saturday generally fair; warmer -
night.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-07-20
DRAF 7 DRAWING
BEGAN At 9:49
FIRST NUMBER WAS 25S, THEN
THE FATES WERE BUSY WITH
MANHOOD OF AMERICA.
Scene PHOTOGRAPHED
War Department VIII Summon 1,374,OOO
From Which TO Select the National
Army Of 681,OOO-Drawing May Con-
tinue to 3 O'clock Tomorrow Morning.

Washington, July 2O.-Ths is the day
of the nations selection from among
it's sons to fill up the ranks of the ar
mics of democracy.
Who shall go first among the ten mil
lions registered for service is to be de-
termined by chance in a carefully de-
vised lottery and before twenty-four
hours have passed the federal govern.
ment Will have converted its regis a.
ton list into muster roll with III.
registrant set down in the exact 10
of his liability to call.
Already President Wilson has formal.
ly ordered to the colors 6S7 900 of the
men for whom lots are drawn today
and most of them will be in training by
mid-September at sixteen cantonments
under construction throughout the
country. To provide that many physi-
caily fit and without any incumbrance
calling for exemption the war depart.
ment Will summon for examination the
1,374,OO0 who are found after the draw.
ing to stand at the head of the muster
roll
If more are needed to provide a net
quota Of $4,000 soldiers those standing
next in order will be summoned. SO. too.
will the choice pass on down the line
when future increments are ordered to
the colors by the president Military
men estimate that about every other
man summoned will be exempted
Drawing for the war army began at
the senate office building this morning
"a q "a In hn
tary Baker, the senate and house mill.
tary committees, group Of high Off
cials of the government and represent
atives OF the press. 1t is estimated that
II may take until o'clock tomorrow
morning to draw all of the lO,5OO mum.
bers required TO fix the order of liabili.
~ Of each OF the ten million men regis.
tered.
The first number drawn was 25S.
The drawing for the new army sched.
uled to begin at $3.50 o'clock this morn.
ing was delayed slightly while moving
picture men and official photographers
snapped the stage set for the momen.
tous scene. and Secretary Baker and |
the provost marshal general made state. |
ments explaining the process.
New York, July 2O.-Although New |
York city was officially reported as
ready for the selective draft drawing |
today there was much confusion at a |
number Of the exemption boards where |
hundreds Of men found they could not |
get their serial numbers because the |
typewriter lists required by the govern.
ment were not ready.
Many Of these men VIII have to wait
until tomorrow, II was said. before they
can get their serial number to learn |
II they have been drafted.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-07-20
AMERICAS ENTRY INTO WAR IS
INSIGNIFICANT, CHANCELLOR SAYS
Reichstag Majority Votes its Resolution
for No-Indemnity Peace

Copenhagen, July 2O--The reichstaC
yesterday adopted the majority peace
resolution by vote OF 2li to ii6. with
II not voting.
The majority peace resolution called
for honorable peace without indemnlties
or anneXations
Copenhagen, July 2O.--Chancellor MI.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-07-20

Berlin, July Z, Via London-Ger.
man troops have pushed forward
through three strong Russian zones of
defense between the Sereth and Zlota
Lipa rivers in eastern Galicia, says the
official statement issued today by the
German army headquarters staff. The
Russians suffered heavily, the state.
ment adds and are retreating in disor
der. The Germans took a few thous.
and prisoners.
At Jacobstadt, Hginsk, and smorgoE
along the Stokhod river, and from the
Zlota Lipa to south Of the Dniester riv.
er, the statement adds, the artillery fire
increased in intensity.
Artillery activity in Flanders in
creased yesterday to extreme violence.
says the German war office statemen:
issued today. Part Of the French posi-.
tions on the Winterburn were captured
by the Germans Later, some OF these
trenches were abandoned during
French attack.
Paris, July 2O.-The Germans attack.
ed last night on the whole sector Of the
Aisne front between Craonne and Vau-
clerc, using large bodies of troops.
The war office announces the French
maintained their positions everywhere.
The ground before the French posi-.
tions was strewn with German dead
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-07-20

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Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-02-13
CHAPTER Nil.

The only light strcamci out through
tn" open door Of the room nearly
opposite, perhaps six feet distant
! could SEQ merely bit of IT, wall. but
that reflected the shadow ui an orcu-
pant, somewhat grutcSquc in outlines.
yet evidently that of a man That
1t WAS Brandt sitting there | had no
doubt What troubled me- mos, was
to decide whether or not, h. was alone.
and If he faced the door. 50 a. to Oh
serve auVun" passing along the rOrri-
door. The yHgI" shadow ON the wall
let tins uncertain. No one spoke.
although | could see the shadow Of
an arm on the wall, the movement
suggesting that the man had lifted
a glass 80 his lips
! leaned fart her out thus to make
certain n to the emptiness OF the
hall. here was another light visible
at h" rear, where ! remembered tn"
Kitchen to be located, and | could dis
tlhgulSh the chatter Of cooking uton-
sis III" situation was fairly clear.
except for the possible presence also
OF ia" chauffeur. Vet nur,mt- were
:" precious 20 uS that dared NOT risk
further delay. The passage to the
area stars was to all appearance uprn.
i" bc sur" it was dark there. -uffi
GENTLY So To conceal watcher, but
! had no reason to suspect any guard
had been stationed. II was evident
enough, from his conversations as well
~ hi~ actions, that Brandt, as vet,
hi no conception that his plans were
not working perfectly To hs mind
was safely Incarccratcd in the coll
below, and Mad"moi~clr ~ securely
locked IA her upper room II was his
careless assurance a. TO all this which
CAV" Us our present opportunity. Vet
any moment suspicion might arise
from the continued absence Of Franlcn,
or some discovery made by either Swi.
CERT, or IIScnbarth. grasprd her
arm.
Come; We must cud"avor to creep
by that open door uuuh~prvrd: do not
let your skirts rustic
Sh" gathered them closely in ono
hand, standing IN tho open, her eyes
on my face
Is that Captain Brandt"
II think 50, but believe he l. facing
the table. II 80, and We have luck,
we can slip by. Keep close to me"
| drew my revolver, fully deter
mined tn Use ii if necessary, and adj
vanrcd cautiously, rounding the foot
of the stars, and pressed clos" against
the further wall. | was at the very
edge Of the stream "f light, the girl
~ my shoulder. when Brandt spoke
the unexpected sound oi
hl- NuIr" 50 CLOSE, causing Us both 10
shrink back, and remain motionlcss
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-02-13

>",' but ] saw no wound Still
he could not have died from natural
cause. for he was well yesterday. Be
Sides, why should he be hcrc?'
There was silence between us: then
she spoke, again clasping my arm, but
WIN voice under control.
mere is but one EXPLANATION
only the one We must face the truth
ms Is inc work of those men. 1t is
part "l ihr conspiracy against YOU.
~ proNr- 10 what desperate means
nrahdi VIII resort tu gain his ends
he VIII not h">Itat" even AT murder
Pun ! am not sure this is iurdcr.'
iGrhhp. not; they may not have
actually Killed the man 10y violent
lii''hN. bht III" result is the same.
neg hay" got to conceal his death,
hn""N'r II occurred Rather than hc
Uncovered now they would would
Nh Us. why do You think he was
h"' hhrd"rcit
rom h' OF conversation over
h'3fd. himnn drank heavily at times.
ana brandt $ spies discovered his
weakness. On" boosted Of plying him
WIN ,iPE"r, and, believe, his death
was ne result. They gave him too
'"u',l.
, rIS; yet the important fact is
,ha' Il" l. dead, She insisted, land
'h"N cannot permit It to h" known
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-02-13


feet, walking back and forth across
the room, his shadow outlined on the
wall, % 1t will give Us all the time
we need, and keep the Frcnchmau
where he cannot bother us Some
Joke on him tnO-hry,"
The other laughed, evidently pleased
at the COMMUNICATION of his chief,
and inclined to glorify himself
Thought II WAS rather clever.
You see my fathcr-n-law is Captain
Of his Precinct. Hen hush til" matter
up"
Is he German"
sure. shall get him on the wire"
Brandt stopped hi, walking. and
stood still, apparently staring out
mt" the hall | could see his face
clearly, but We were Just beyond the
rang" of his vision
Yes, h" replied finally. THE
sooner hat Is settled the better Only
be careful what you say. Have him
send two discreet men over here at
once
with an ambulancc?"
No; that might be noticed We
want this pulled off quietly The
body can b" taken away in yonr
machine. You can fix matters then
80 there VIII he no glyc-nway to tho
rcpnrt"rS''
Money talks
THAT will bc all right Call him
mp" ''
Tn" telephone in the alcove behind
heavy curtains, was 80 far away AS
to keep Us from ovcrhcaring much
that was said. Detached words. mean.
ing little reached US, but We could
MOI even guess at the real nature al
III" m,,>aG" being sent While |
fell convinced that some nearby
police station WAS being communicated
with in relation 10 the death of Ramon,
II was Impossible for me to discern
III" object. OF rour-" they would br
anxious 10 be relieved Of the presence
ui the dead man IN TIA" house: prnb-
ably had concortcd some plan whereby
they expected To prove his death acct
dental Otherwise they would hide
II. rather than call in outside aid.
Yet what could Brandt mean bv his
remark rcIaflv" To job" being played
on someone
The man stood leaning against the
wal! Just inside the door OF the room.
listening To Iis"nharth AT the trlr.
phone ii" was in plain view from
where We crouchcd in the shadow ul
tho staircase. We dared not move.
oven to advance or draw back, for
fear of attracting lis attention, and
] could feel MadcmuIsclr trcmhlr as
her slender form pressed closr against
mime. Brandt drew Il cigar from his
pocket. and struck a match, shadow
ing TIL" flame with his hands and
listening.
That will be enough, Eiscnharih."
he said shortly. Don't explain. Leave
that To m" after they get here. Just
say We have got them both safe. and
will hold them until the men get here
yes, III" area door
lie moved forward slightly. applying
the flame To hi cigar, his back now
turned toward lis, after a moment
asking.
What did he say"
Hen send - sergeant and dctcc-
tlv": | know them both"
Good, How much will you need
TO fin IT,"
For how long,
Twcnty-fom hours: after that they
can 20 10 the devil for all care.
failed To catch the answer, but
Brandt moved out of sight, except
for hIs shadow on the wall Eager as
! was To get away, was afraid To
across that bar of light As | hcsitatcd
I he girl whispered;
lot,
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-02-13
..T!..'.A.E,


upon our own efforts at rsr,pc Tho
chhging pressure Of her fingers ON my
arm Kept her constantly IN my memory
anu was conscious Of "A rrudcrnr.s
toward her most unusual She was
u" longer merely woman was
pound TO protect and shield but the
woman whose safety meant more
,lah my own. .ly blood lcapcd at
inc slightest pressure ui her form
against mnc, the confident clinging
ni her fingers. l. who for - long
haI hcch indifferent To the sex, awokc
suddenly now surprised and startled
10 ma myself a prisoner to this
strange girl. scarcely comprchcndcd
the truth, vet the net bound me, and
my heart throbbcd at her presence.
Even then my one desire was To look
mt" her eyes, and read their mes
sage; until could do that must crush
back the mad words on my lips.
! touched chairs upholstered in
leather; Il table; bo"k-r;tsc-, protected
by glass; felt the outlines ri a low
window, protected by lace curtain,
and with outside blind, fastened
Then v" encountered Il wide couch Of
Snii push resting against the wall
convinced We We're in the library |
,''''''N swept on" hand OVER the plush
=" assure myself "i ~ nature, but
' .nn." III startled contact with hoe,
Il' 'n'"-hS Il human foot.
~" ~ 'ha' IirNi instant ! recognized
m,.i w. Nv 'n' coarse rough no" of a
"|i"',iSIhHi'' 'hh%d wlih mud. What
i" me nam" "l Eod was such A.
H "".nl, wing there; obcyng my
'a' Impulse urrw her step back
""T; ,.,
.I.' 20 h"' h' frightened. ! whispered,
wv 'I"ii'h where y"n are; ,hcr" Is
"'H" aN,hS OF, me couch.
man hr" Nnu sure
,.;. T., i'lt his foot. You Will
M TIa moa, quietly whII" | investigate
i -" 'i'''t", We ','''p' Tor ih"r" j. no
'h ,W ~ "r'Ith'Hg
"' va" YOU 'hlnh h" - d"ai'
.,.,.i, S",l"Gi -" at least, but must
mas Ger am.
'n' '' inc t"' ana h"li ia" revolver
~, Oh, mana a, rr'nt back through
,m' 'I"N',''>' lh' man must b" dead,
'""' Wv ''F" NOT tan" IA" chance oi
n""I'nR .eh'P'r. II Wa with -
S"i!hNInH "l horror t"urhci the
illo,'o'''',7 '"rn' lingering Elngrrly
'p;I'' 81, 'o"''f-' ana w"rkman'>
,H,,. =, n'h my hnnd cam" IN contact
,inni ,r,i" '"i' 'IhIn'n,y' IL" was
u'hh' ana strengthened up, breath
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-02-13

UcdiI 1 -. rIuLIiUIu "a 81, .lis-u,.I'
College of Agriculture, L. A. Weav-
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-02-13

But the man took no notice. Co