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The Hartford republican., 1917-05-04
Proc. BROWN LEAVES.
Goes Ia Harrisburg. Ars1., After
Eight Yealrs Here.

Prof. II r. Brown, who has so
ably served this community and the
cauee OF education over Il consider
able section. as Principal ana Gem
ersl superintendent of the Hartford
High School during the past eight
years. has resigned and will leave
here al tGe end Of this school year
FOR harrisburg, Ark, where he goes
to accept the Principalsnip OF the
city High School. While Prof.
BROWNS field Of usefulness will be
greatly enlarged perhaps. yet We
are loath 20 give him up.
Prof.. Browns family, consisting
OF his amiable wife and son Lewis
Gray, and Miss Mollie Duncan. who
resides with them, is most estiu
able aud useful one and their going
away is distinct loss TO this cou-
munity. We congratulate Harris
burg, aud can only say. that you are
getting as good. ii not tho hest
amongst us.
The Hartford republican., 1917-05-04
CAPT. KEOWN RECRUITING
COMPANY IN NEW MEXiCD

Word has been received here that
Capt. Perry keown, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. G.. =. Keown of Hartford, who
resides at Clovis. New Mexico, has
been ordered to recruit his Company
* New Mexico N. G., to full war
strength and that the Captain was
hYsy adding TO his company. Captaia
Kcown with his regiment was ono ot
the first in the Country TO see service
upon the Mexican Border
The Hartford republican., 1917-05-04
Commencement Exercises

The commencement exercises of
Hartford College begin on May IS,
1917 with the Baccalaureate Sermon
which viii be preached this year by
DR. S. NJ Miller. Of Settle Memorial,
Owensbor0, Ky. On Monday even
ing a recital viii he given by thu
pupils of Miss Nall and Mrs. Elgin,
Tuesday evening ut the College Au-
ditorum the Grammer grades under
Prot. Howard ana Mlaa FIener give
an entertainment consisting OF plays.
drills and action songs.
Wednesday evening tho Juniors
present "ProG peDp6," a ia ,se act
comedy farce and Q playlet "Tne
Tcmpicton Teapot"
Thursday evening the Senior Glass
play "a Trial OF Hearts will be
given. This Is = four act comedy
drama win ak boys and fourteen
girls and Includes the entire class.
The Scholarship medal viii be
presented during the evening.
On Friday evening tho calss al
The Hartford republican., 1917-05-04
state Camp NJ. w. A.

Mr.. George y. Jones, of Hartford
Camp l4.349, NJ. w. A.. returned
yesterday from Dawson Springs,
where he had been attending the
State Camp. as Il delegate from all
the Camps Of Ohio County.
Mr.. Jones reports that the State
Camp was in session but one day,
tho great volume OF business was
transacted and that the Camp By
unanimous vote indorsed the Ad-
ministration and agreed to stand by
il in the present crisis.
The Hartford republican., 1917-05-04
ALIENS SEEK PAPERS,
THEN JOIN L. S. ARMY

Philadelphia, May2.--Twenty-on
subjects of allied nations took out
their first naturalization papers here
to-day and then applied for enlist
ment in the United States army. They
were sent to Fort Slocum, N. Y.
Federal officials were OF the belief
that the applicants preferred fighting
under the American colors rather
than be recruited in this country by
the Allies under the provisions of a
bill passed by the United States SEN
ate to-day.
The Hartford republican., 1917-05-04
LEThRS INDICATE INDIANA
MAN THREATENED WILSON

Trenton, n j., April S0.--When
officials to-day searched the effects
Of Charles G. Mueller. Indianapolis,
who dropped dead here last night,
they toInd loaded revolver ana
letters which, they say. indicate that
Mueller mad threatened the lives of
prcsiion, Wilson. former Presidents
TAFT and Roosevelt aud Senator
Thomas Taggart Of Indiana. Mueller
was seized with ap attack of heart
trouble In hotol Newspaper clip
pings telling OF recent munitions ex-
piOsiCus were also found, the COgon-
er said.
The Hartford republican., 1917-05-04
C-BOAT SINKINGS
Admiral BresfOrd Says U-Boats Work
Appalling.

London, May Admiral Lord
Bresford. speaking in London to-day
and complaining of the incomplete
ness OF the official returns of the
submarine sinkings, said that the
losses were appalling. He declared
that he was so keen on the matter
Chat he was inclined to risk the
penalties OF the defense of the realm
act and tell the people himself, be-
cause until fhey we're inforped they
would not realize the Importance OF
economy.
The Hartford republican., 1917-05-04
90 TNO SUNDAY sUHOOA DAY
SUNDAY, Man CIV

Hvery school OF any or no denom-
inuton Is requested by the State As
sociltiou 20 make on OTori.g cor
,ie,r needs on this day. Ii the mon
ev and number " attendance is sent
90 me | will remit the money 10
Stato office aud nave both reported
"a oCr county papers next week
Hartford Is strldne for 600 present,
ahd the county sLouid hayo iO,0rG.
E. W FORD, Hartford.
The Hartford republican., 1917-05-04
NATIONAL GUAHD OEEdCERS
10 AID IN INSTRUCTION

Washington, May 2,---Natioaal
Guard officers who have been spe-
Cialiy trained IN any arm OF the SER
vice will assist regular army officers
~ instruction oi reserve corps offi-
GERS when the training campo open
May "a Secretary Baker told the
JOINT meeting acre to-day that TWEEN
ty-1ve officers would be taken from
each guArd regiment.
The Hartford republican., 1917-05-04

ncsday. of ailments incident to her
will he conducted at Mt. Hermon M.
+. Church, South, to-day at near 1880
8. m, after which burial will take
place at the Old Mill Burial grounds.
The remains will be brought from
Louisville. this morning. arriving at
Beaver Dam, at IL O'Clock from
which point they will proceed di-
rectly to the Church.
The Hartford republican., 1917-05-04

Washington. May THE United
States stands reauy 10 send an army
To Europe whenever the Allies deem
/, wise TO divert the necessary Ship
ping from transporting food to trans
porting men. II became known def
nitely to-day that the Government
has offered the Allies troops, but
has suggested that the alarming
.sortsge OF world shipping may make
II impractical to send them at once.
In spite Of objections OF the General
Stan to putting any American forces
on the firing line before the great
war army has been raised and train
ed. the Administration has determin-
sd that the small contingent earnest
ly desired by France for moral effect
shall be sent as soon as possible. The
general belief here Is that the way
soon will be found.
Whether the force first to carry
the Stars and Stripes into battle in
France shall be made up of regulars
ar National Guardsmcn, or both, has
not been worked out. The subject
was NOT discussed at to-day's Cabinet
meeting, but Secretary Baker re-
riained afterward for conference
with President Wilson.
Gcnerd Staf still Opposed.
State Department officials have
continuously urged the sending OF an
army, solely for its phych hological ci-
feet. not only in encouraging the
Allied troops. but in discouraging the
Germans Convinced that the diplo-
matte advantage far oufweighed the
tenchnical and training diiicultieS
advanced by the General Stan, they
have felt that such step would con-
srcrate the United States as a full
member Of the Alliance entitled 10 a
most honorable seat at the peace con.
ference.
Soue Of those who have vigorous
iy opposed an early eXpeditionary
force as interfering with the training
of larger army have modified their
views rs "a result of the arguments
advanced by the military experts
with the French commission here
tha, training can be much better car.
ried out in France within sound vi
the guns. Nevertheless the opposi-
tion of the staff has not wavercd.
Much Tonnage Required.
The amount OF tonnage that would
be required ror transport is usually
put at about twenty tons per man ia
fully equipped force. For tho regu
lar American unit Of $4,000 men
nearly half IA mAlion tons therefore
would be necessary, or the ships
about equal 10 the seized German
tonnage in American waters. 1t re-
mains for the Allies To figure out II
they can ahord 10 divert that amount
of shipping.
Little doubt exists that the French
will gladly put up with any sacrifice
necessary to have American troops
in France, as the great plea Of their
mission has been for troops, with the
American dag. They have pointed
WIT that this Is needed TO convince
ihe Germans beyond doubt that all
Americas resources have been
thrown into the battle.
The British also are known 10 be
anxious 20 have American troops in
France as final mark Of American
participation, but there Is reason 10
believe that thoy have taken some
what more detached view than the
French. Overcome by tho who'll
heartedness OF American co-opera- !
tion in the war. they believe that the
one essential Is TO marshal the com
The Hartford republican., 1917-05-04
PRESIDENT DECIDED ON STEP
Opposition By General Staff Is Marked
Whether Regulars or Guards
Go Undecided.

mon resources to the greatest ad-
vantage. With their responsibility
advisability of sending an expedition
AIRY force Is uncertain.
The Hartford republican., 1917-05-04
Mrs. Ann i\erns.

Mrs. Ana ,KGrrs. AGED about 50
years. died IN Louisville, late We'd
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-11-24
|TROTSKY ATTACKS
/ AMERICANS IN 4
SPEECH TO SOVIET
Russian PrO-German Leader
Abuses Country That Gave
Him Shelter
RUSSIANS AND GERMANS
in COMPLETE ACCORD
General Ludendurf Goes to
Eastern Front to Represent
Hindenburg

London, Nov. 24.-Bitter denuncia
tion Of the United States, which once
sheltered him from the czar's reach
was included in speech which LeoI
Trotsky, national commissioner for for
eign affairs under the BoIsheviki gov
ernment, made to the Soviet on Wed
nesday. The quotations were received
here today.
After outlining the Bolsheviki plans
for international peace, Trotsky said:
America, who entered the war tc
promote her own financial interest by
aiding in the complete exhaustion OF
Europe, probably will be more willing
to consider the Russian proposals than
any others. Her rulers will realize that
the peace decree is not a mere party
proclamation.
Dispatches from Denmark today de
clared determination between Russians
and Germans and Austrians was prac
tically complete along the whole of tbs
Russian front. All semblanee Of fight
ing activity has ceased. Whether there
is formal armistice or not, it appear
ed certain that Russia would withdraw
practically all her soldiers from the bat
tie areas.
In the meantime, Amsterdam dis
patches reported quartermaster General
Ludendorff, the silent man behind Field
Marshal Won Hindenburg, as hurrying to
the eastern front for the conference re.
garding an armistice which the Bolshe-
Wiki government has offered.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-11-24
Ambassador BakhmetieG VIII
Remain On Duty Only In
Unofficial Capacity
FIRST SECRETARY WOULD
JOIN AMERICAN ARMY
Diplomat In Letter to Lansing
Says BOlsheHki Is Anti
National Faction
By Carl D. aroat

Omitted Press staff correspondent
Washington, Nov. 24.-The Russian
embassy here broke off all allegiance
ito the BolshevilSi government this af-
lternoon. In message TO Secretary
Lansing. Ambassador Bakhmetieff de-
Ielarcd that he would remain at his
lpost, but authorized other members of
the embassy staff to leave
| Several attaches and Russian dipIo-
mats have resigned.
/ Jean SOokine, first secretary, has ap-
lplied for admission in the American
larmy.
Several member Of the embassy's
naval and military staff win offer
Itheir services to the United States gov
Iernment. Ambassador Bakhmetieff stat
led he "would in the future continue
lin not recognizing the 'Bolsheviki or
Iany similar government which would
break loyalty to Russia 3 allies in pat.
Iticipation in the war.
Bakhmetieff win remain to look az
tier the interests of Russian citizens in
this country, he said, unless another
Illegal representative recognized as such
by the United States would take charge
/" A deep and active opposition Of all
Sound and conservative elements ia
Russia is bound to arise, against the
Bolshevilxi, stated Bakhmetieff "re-
vealing in positive action the true spiv-
lit OF the loyal and national Russia. =
Ambassadors s Letter
Ambassador Bakhmetieff' message
Ito Lansing follows:
"My dear Mr.. Secretary: In connec-
ltion with the events that are taking
place at present in Russia, have con-
lsidered imperative to define clearly
the attitude which the embassy has
adopted with regard to further activi-
Ities.''
From the very outset Of the revolt
lin Petrograd the embassy has charac
Iterized the sBolsheviki' as anti-nation-
Ial and not representative Of the true
will of the people The embassy has
therefore, refused to accept authority
land has not entered into any contracts
with the group at present in power
in Petrograd. In the future / viii con-
Itinue in not recognizing the 'Bolshs-
wiki or any similar government which
would break loyalty to Russia 5 allies
on participation in the. war.
"'however, disorganizing and dam
gerous for my country and the COM
mon cause might be the passing RUE
of the Bolsheviki, l have not declined
for a moment the firm attitude OK
faith and conviction that even open
steps undertaken by the Bolshevii for
the withdrawal Of Russia from the war
cannot prejudice the true spirit of the
Russian people and the real decision
which the people will adopt when
freed from the temporary rule Of vio-
lence which is endeavoring actually
to bring forth irreparable action.
Hope for Future
"a deep and active opposition Of all
sound and constructive elements in Rus
sia is bound to arise, revealing in posi-
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-11-24
By william Phillip sinlms
(United Press staff eorrespondentl


With the British Armies in the
Field, Nov 24.-General Bypg today
fought his way back to within two
miles of Cambria.
The Germans were nurlod back upon
l'cnfaine Notre Dame. The town is now
in flames
The Germans are falling back upon
Proville, suburg of Cambria proper
Fontaine Notre Dame is believed to
have been evacuated entirely by the
enemy, so that it is now No Man S
Hand.
Desperate fighting has marked the
continued advance of the British, but
they have pushed the nose of the
wedge driven through the Hindenburn
Zine back to within two miles of the
nity serving as the German supply cen
ter.
Bourbon wood, where numerous and
valuable observation posts had been
established by the Germans, has been
captured
At Moeuvres, where the British made
further advances, field guns captured
from the Germans were turned almost
point blank on the retreating enemy
Close hand to hand work marked the
fighting at several points in the line
as the British resisted the German
counter attacks and then moved for.
ward in new assaults of their own.
Crown Prince Ruppreeht put forth
every ounce of his army's strength to.
day to stem the British advance and
save Cambria
The German depot city is full of
German troops. Aviators reported it's
suburbs bristling with massed field
guns Hurried defenses are being
thrown up in every direction. Germany
does not propose to surrender it with
out the most desperate resistance.
Nevertheless, the city Is use as a
rail center is finished. 1t has been
evacuated of its stores. Its railroads
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-11-24
AMERICANS SINK A
GERMAN SUBMARINE
AFTER BRISK FIGHT
Secretary Daniels Gives OuI
Official Information Of
Naval Success

Washington, Nov. 24.--American de
stroyers have accounted for another
U-boat, according to dispatches from
Admiral Sims today. While two Am
erican patrol vessels maneuvered over
the victim with a depth charge, trying
to take her captive the U-bost sank.
Apparently the submarine crew per
ished, though no mention was made Of
this.
The names of the American vessels
which figured in this engagement were
censoreu temporarily.
A similar victory which probably
saved transports in convoy, was
made public yesterday in Secretary
Daniels refusal to accept decorations
for the American officers participat.
ing.
A depth charged dropped by an Am.
eriean destroyer apparently damaged
the U-boat. She was 400 yards away
when tho lookout first sighted the
periscope. Subsequently she emerged
and the destroyer opened fire on her,
The Uboat sank just as the destroy
or managed to pass tow to her.
Admiral Sims in reporting the at
tack to the navy department. today
omitted mention of the destroyer s
name.
American patrol boat drove full
speed over the spot where the periseope
was seen, at the same time dropping
depth charge, evidently disabling the
U-boat.
The official statement by Secretary
aniels today said:
dispatches received from Admiral
Sims tate that a German U-boat ha
bee naccounted for by American de-
stroyers operating in European waters.
While on patrol duty, the destroyer
sighted a periscope 400 yards off. I'm
mediately ringing up full speed ahead,
the comananding officer headed Fis
cralt to pass rev yards ahead of the
submarine. AS the destroyer passed
over the U-boat' s course, depth
charge was dropped. This evidently
caused damage to the U-boat, which
shortly afterward appeared about 500
yards away.
:" Fire was Immediately opened on
the submarine by two Of our destroyers
which circled about their target.
'The submarine did not return our
fire and was evidently disabled One
of our destroyers got line to her, IN.
tending to take her in tow, but the
boat soon sank.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-11-24
PIONEER MERCHANT
OF SALE N PASSED
AWAY EARLY TODAY
j. |. Stockton Died Suddenly
From Stroke Of Paralysis
This Morning

J. L. Stockton, pioneer citizen and
merchant, died at his home 274 North
Summer street this morning at 4:20
o clock from a stroke of paralysis.
Although he had been suffering
from the effects Of stroke of apo
'plexy for more than two years, he
continued to take an active interest
in his business and was at the store
until 4 clock Friday afternoon, seem
ingly as well as usual.
Besides his widow, he is survived by
two daughters, Mrs. Anna Stockton
Culbertson and Miss Zoe Stockton. AL
so by grandson Leon Culbertson OF
this city, and brother, @. j. Stock
ton of Meadville, Pa.
The funeral services will be held
Monday afternoon at 2 O'Clock from
the home on North Summer street and
will be conducted by the Rev. Carl FL.
Elliott, pastor of the First Presbyter-
ian church of this city. Burial will be
in the City View cemetery.
Mr.. Stockton was born at Meadyille,
PENNSYLVANIA, August 4, 1S47, and was
married to Miss Amelia Yost on Dec.
Is, 1870.
Coming to the west, he first went to
the state Of Washington where he en-
gagged in farming. Having loaned mer
camille firm money, to save his invest
ment. he was obliged to take over a
store This was 80 years ago and since
that time he has been active in
mercantile enterprises coming to Sa-
lem in 1891, opening his first store in
the rooms now occupied by Rostein &
Greenbaum. For several years prior to
looming to Salem he was engaged in
business in Independence and at one
time was mayor Of that city.
He was a member Of the G. A. r.,
having served when IL years old on
the gunboat F'airplay on the Ohio riv-
Ter, remaining in the service until the
close of the Civil war. For the past 30
years he has been an active member
of the Presbyterian church. In local
affairs his membership was with the
Commercial club, the Cherrians and al
so affiliated with the Masonic lodge
as a member Of Pacific lodge No. 80 Of
salem.
Besides taking an active part in all
local organizations, he was interested
in state affairs, having served four
years as president of the Oregon Retail
association. from which position he re-
signed few years ago on account OF
iii health. AT ali times Mr.. Stockton
was willing to give his time and mon
ey for the welfare of the business in
terests of Salem.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-11-24
PITLABLE REFUGEES
CRY WITH GLADNESS
AMONG THEIR FRIENDS

to continue in the comparative comfort
of the days before the resurrection, hv-
ing among those who had raped the ma
tion.
1t was not all drab, however. Even
the most exhausted, with that indomit-
able energy that is inherent in the
French peasant, and with tired out
nerves newly strung with joy and gra-
titude, chatted volubly.
Her Triumpnal Tour.
One old lady, perced on a two wheel
ed commissary cart, trundled along by
willing Tommies, kept nodding and smii-
ing as though being homeless in the
winter time with great guns laundering
about was wedding day festival.
She shouted gleefully in her queer
provincial French:
The English they will be in Cam
brai tomOrrowl'
Tommies bound for the front line up
in column opposite her laughingly res
ponded with vigorous emphasis:
:" Wee, weei'' and the little old lady
laughed and NODDED her way onward.
talked with one mud-coated couple
trundling a ten-month-old baby. The
child was pulling away at a. bottle. 1t
was a German beer bottle. It was fill
ed, they told me, with American con
densed milk.
Tanks Scared Germans.
The Germans were scared when the
tanks approached cantaing,n the coup
lie said in chorus of excitement. aThat
was Wednesday morning. We had a
sergeant and three other German sol
diers billeted with u.s. They ran away so
scared they left the coffee pot on the
fire and skillet that was steaming
away with cooking.
The tanks loafed around our village
until 9 clock in the afternoon, when
the British cavalry came in.
s'Then the Germans began wildly
selling US. There were no casualties
among us civilians. When the infantry
came at night we were evacuated. -
we don t know where we are go
ing, - the tired wife added, her wan
face lighting up, "but We re glad to
get out of the clutches of the Boehe.
We aven t anything but the clothes
we are wearing, and this basket Of
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-11-24
By william Philip simrns
Omitted Press Staff Correspondent

Omitted Press Staff Correspondent
With the British Armies in France,
Nov. 24.-The glory that was of the res
surection was in the eyes of pitiable
procession that tramped the by-ways OF
the war out of Marcoing today.
The column was what remained of
France S peasants, little storekeepers
village officials-plain people-after
war 5 waves had receded. 1t was the
procession of the repatriated, these
miraculously restored to the soil OF
their beloved France and freed from
Prussian slavery. The United Press cor
respondent was the first civilian to men
tor Marcoing from the allied side for
close ON to four years. l met the pro-
cession just outside-its vanguard start
ing last night. 1t passed hour by hour
1t constituted all the remaining civilions
of Containing. They glanced at my cor
respondent s uniform, thougt l was a
British officer-and every man, woman
and child, gave some expression of graf
itude that was in eheir hearts to their
deliverers.
Already on the road for IA hours, COW
cred with mud from head to foot, tired,
bereft of all save what they carried
or dragged, the procession was at once
a column of misery and of joy
Women With Baby Carriages.
Women pushed baby carriages filled
with babies and packages. Old men and
boys trundled makeshift carts bearing
all their earthly possessions. One grand
father strained to roll along a vehicle
tire wheers of which had done service
on a German aeroplane. Young girls
bent under the load of heavy sacks
on their tired backs. Here and there
British Tommy one of the countless
thousands who had perhaps marched
miles and waited hours with his 65
pounds e4 equipment i u strapped oastag
gered along, submerged under bundles
ana sacks he was carrying for the in
firm, the aged, or the worn out.
Back to Their CountTymen.
One Philadelphia boy, driving an am
bulance, filled his ear with boxes and
bundles and perehed feeble old men
and women on them. Many of that mis-
erable company, their tired eyes gleam-
ing feVerishly, told me they would
rather be homeless, no roof above them,
rain soaked, bound they knew not
whither-as they were that night-than