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Marne. .... ........ ...... .....5. 4l
 First six months of 1915. ......2. 39
 Second six months of 1915. ... I .6S
 First six months of 1916. ....1 AZ
 Second six months of 1916. ...1 2S
 For measuring the offensive and defensive quality of the troops whose numerical strength 1 have indicated above, l can do nothing better than to quote some more figures.
 The western front has an extension of 739 kilometers. Twenty seven kilo- meters are held by the Belgians; 13S kilometers are held by the Eng fish 574 kilometers are held by the French.
 The French army holds accordingly more than two thirds of the western front; that is to say, of the front where the enemy has always directed its chief exertions.
 The German divisions in line on the western front were, moreover, in June, 1917, distributed as follows: Forty-two opposite to the English; S1 opposite to the French.
 A German division holds an average front of kilometers 700 meters; a French division on average front of 5 l.; l.. one sixth more.
 We were amply furnished with "75s since the beginning of the war. The number of these guns was constantly increased; it is adequate to our needs.
 As to heavy artillery, we had in August, 1914, 300 guns grouped in regiments. In June, 1917, We had 6, 900 of them, mostly modern.
 During our present offensive we have, on an average, one heavy gun for 26 meters.
 If we sum up all the trench field heavy artillery we have one gun for meters in the sector of attack.
 Our output in munitions was ar ranged in August, 1914, for 13,000 shots of "75" a day. It is now ar ranged for 25O 1000 shots for "75s" and 100000 shots of heavy guns.
 To be equal to this enormous pro- duction. invaded France did not hesi- tate in the midst of war; to create new industries and to bestow on mill tary industries the best of it's pro- ductive strength.
 If you consider, on another side, the weight of the projectiles shot on the German trenches during one of the last offenslves you will find the following figures for one lineal meter:
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FRENCH ARMIES NOW LARGEST
 DURING WAR PERIOD

The following letter to the Secretary of War of the United States from M :. Arsire Tardieu High Commissioner of the French Republic, relative to the military strength of France is a di- rect refutation of the oft repeated statement that Frances military strength has seriously declined since the commencement or the war and will provide considerable enlightenment for those interested in the events of the great struggle in which we are now a participant.
 The communication is printed in the Official Bulletin of August 4.
 JULY 30, 1917
 Dear Mr. Baker: 1 brought to your Knowledge in recent talk the sur prise l felt in reading so often in American newspapers some utterly ira"curate information regarllng the military conditions prevailing in Europe and especially in the French Army. | In connection with our conversa- tion, l believe it would be of interest to present to you some figures which, better than any comments, will ex- pose to you the reality. These figures will show you France as she is, viz orous and powerful, in spite of three years of suffering without precedent in history.
 The strength in men now present in the zone of the armies alone shows the maximum figure reached during . the war.
 This figure, which amounts to a little less than 3,000,OOO men, ex- ceeds by over half a million the num- ber of men actually in the said zone at the beginning and one must add to that figure the men in the zone of the interior and in the colonies.
 We are certain with the resources of our metropolitan and colonial de- pots to be able to maintain that num- Der up to its present level for a long time to come.
 Our strength in men by reason of a better command, and of better methods of instruction. has shown. since the beginning of the war, con- stantly decreasing definitive casual ties tkiled. missing. and those taken prisoners).
 The following figures substantiate this:
 Percent of casualties in proportion
 to mobilhzed strength
 Battles of Charlicroi and of the
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three years, bears the principal ex- crtion of our dreadful foe; country which maintains to the maximum of her power, without hesitation and without weakness, her strength her means, and her will. Believe me, dear Mir. Secretary,
 Very sincerely, yours,
 Andre Tardieu. Hon. N. D. Baker,
 Secretary of War, Washington.
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NOTICE.

i'cl first ciass work ana prompt 'e- livery phone Main 151 and the Peo pl,'s lanhdry will send and get vour laundry. W. J. WILLIAMSON. Prop
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Get thc habit don't bother writing to yuer friends outside send them .o. N or Hc. tl Nugget. Think fl orrr, then send us ycm address.
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Kilograms.

Kilograms. Field Artillery. .. .... ..iO7 Trench artillery. .... ..... 203 Heavy artillery. ... Q. ......7Oi High power artillery .. .. ....12S
 Total ...... l,442 Here below, lastly, come figures on the monthly expenditure in ammuni- tion for the "75s".
 Francs September, 1916.... .. ..7OO0,O ,OO October, 1916.. .... .. .5,500, 900 penditure wos 12,OOO,OO0 shots in all callbers.
 1 might also add that we com pletely reequipped and rearmed the Belgians, Serbians, and Greek armies. l recall, likewise, that the number of heavy guns given by us to the allies exceeds 800.
 The financial report can not be seperated from the military effort, Here, below, are some more figures. France has expended since the be- ginning of the war the following sums:
 Francs. 1914 S O4O 900 900 1915. =. .... ...... .. 22.S00,000, 900 1916 .... ........ ......32, $40, ,000, 900
 Total .. ...... S2,647, 900, 900 She received from foreign coun- tries, from the 1st of August, 1914, to the 1st of January, 1917, 6,OO0,O0O 900 francs.
 to several governments 4,000, ,O00.0 900 francs
 If France alone which has only 3S. 000.0 inhabitants. and whose richest and most populated Provinces are in vadod. was by herself capable of such financial effort, it is because of the strict discipline which she forces up on the employment of her resources. This discipline also is a proof of strength.
 Such is the situation. Severe was thc orleal stronger is the national energy.
 Now it is question of striking the last blow to the adversary. You will help us.
 But at the moment when the Amcri- can soldiers arrive in France it is proper to let them know that they will find to receive them country which today, as well as during the past
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Here, below, lastly, come figures on the monthly expenditure in ammuni- ton for the "75s".
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-03
Expresses Feeling
of American People
Senators, in Discussing Prcsi-
dents Message, Pledge Their
Support TO Exccutiuc.
lHy Associated Press J

WASHINGTON. April 2.--Somo or
the comment of Senator'S on the prcsi
dcnt's address follows:
senator Hitchcock, Democrat, Nc
braska THE Presidents address pre-
scnts Il mastery review Of recent
events which have combined to for,.,.
war upon the United States. | have
been opposed To war and have don.
what could TO avert It. Even with
IN few days ] have T"uGht to dis.
Suad" the President from recommend,
ing IT. All has been in vain. III,
address contains revelations Of facts
which he has heretofore kent from
ia" public. but which lie WAC forced
/" consider In reluctantly reaching his
conclusion that the German govern
in"nt. ~ It's acts, has forced Il STATE.
of war nron us War is now newt
abb. and the only question is whether
The country viii 20 into ii strong and
united or divided and crippled Under
these circumstances | must stand for
strength and unity"
senator Lodg". Republican. Massa-
chus"tiS-"I viii tell you what told
tho President when he concluded his
address. and that is that | thought
hc WAS fully in the right Of the great
argument"
senator Erand"Gcc. Republican. Con
r"'ticHi- 1T was 81 magnificent ad.
dress The people Viii indorsc it. ana
! Will do everything ! can do TO back
il up"
senator salisbury, Democrat. %,
Delaware. president pro tcmpora of
tn" Scna,c-"rhc Presidents address
Mas right IN line win my own feeling
ANA belief"
senator Suoot. Republican FOO,
leader. CtaE-'l' Was very clearly nr;t
"a *nl"udid address There way no
doubt what tn" President had In MINI
~ VIII meet with tn" approval OF III"
american pcop!c aud have "a united
p"oD!" back OF 1t la carrying olt IA.
program. The address wts spi"niidly
received
Scnator 'huuh"rlaiu Democrat. OF
oregon chairman Of tn" Military com.
initicc--"It Vas - inaenihccu; mcssnce
II WAS iorS"iui ana Ia the point and
IN my opinion Expresses the feeling
Of The great mass OF the American poo
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wicked war on all mankind not sub
scrvicnt to it's will.
New Orleans Times Plea unc-con-
the Presidents recomm ndation that
the existence OF Il state of war he rec
oenizcd., ami forthwith take all steps
nccdfra to carry the conflict forced
upon us To a righteous and triumphant
end
DnnNillr Rrgtstcr-Without for
NAL declaration Of war hy our govern
mcnt. bat hasinE our formal rccoS -
milton that II state of war exists upon
the ia2rant and repeated uncnscS of
Germany constituting ample casus b"ili.
the onus of this great calamity il
placed where it Justly hclongs-up"n
the shoulders of German ruthicssncss.
dishonor and madness
Charlotte IN. c., Obscrvcr-This
country accepts the situation as out
lined by the President and Will back
him with the utmost loyalty
Rai"tSh News and Ohscr,cr-rrcsi-
dent Wilson has spoken the words tina,
patriotic Americans would have had
him speak.
Ash"viIie titi<cn-ircsiLcrt Wilson
mas spoken in no uncertain terms ana
h" has taken that action which his
people confidently expected
Grcrn,iilr -. O. Nrv,-"pr,,.i,in,
liberty throughout All tho world and
INTO al the inhabitants thereof" ras
The noble and sublime message which
the declaration or democracy rings out
|" the peoples of the earth this day
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-03
POMP AND CEREMONY
MARK WILSON'S APPEARANCE
lBy Associated pr.s..I

ty Associated Press
WASH1NGToN. April all the
pomp and ceremony OF government was
assembled III the hall Of the House OF
Representatives TO hear the President
make his history-makin. address to-
night The diplomats representing The
entente powers, taking advantage Of
an ancient privilege Of the House. for
The hrst time in years. sat on the hoor
OF the House BESIDES the volatile
Frenchman. Jusserand sat the phlc.-
matte Brllsher. Sir Cecil spring Rice
Russian Ambassador BakhmctcT was
not present iiut senior Riano. the
spanish Ambassador, and a group Of
south and Central American diplomats
headed by senior Calderon. the Bolivian
minister. sa; with the representatives
OF the American people ISnacio Bonil-
las, the newly named Mexican smbas-
sador, rushed 10 the Capitol as he ar
rived in Washington during the even
ing, and was in time 10 hear President
:. wilson relate Ce-mapy's efforts to en-
TROLL Mexico and Japan with the United
states.
In the midg, Of tho Senators who
lined the front seats were the Judges
Of the SUPREME Court. headed by chief
JuStlCe W niue anu the cabinet aJ-
visers who had helped tho President TO
reach his moTentous decision The
Cabinet ministers. before the address,
began, conferred earnestly with con
~, ssivnai leaders on TIC details OF the
war program which Congress VIII con
front tc-rIorroW.
In the crowded galleries we're hun.
dreds OF women ia gay apparel who
added their shrll cheers - Ia. out
bursts OF enthusiasm that swept the
hall. Only TWO OF them failed 10 cheer.
In the front row Of The executive gal
lery sat Mrs. Wilson. the Presidents
wife. and his daughter Miss Margarc,
Wilson. silently they watched the
grave. rather pale-faccd ngure At the
desk Of the House clerk as he read in
. low, clear tones that carried I" every
corner OF the chamber the words that
will send 100, tnG,1nG Of people into the
7 great conflict across the water. Quietly
they smiled as they heard the great
aasemblsGe cheer his decision But
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PRESIDENT APPEARS
BEFORE JOINT SESSION
OF CONGRESS AT MIGHT
lContinucd from Eirs1 pnn.


thorough state of defense, hut also to
exert all its power and employ all q.
resources 10 bring the government or
me German empire 10 terms and end
The war
what this VIII involve is clear 1,
VIII involve the utmost practicable CO.
operation in counsel and action with
me governments now at war with Cor
many and. az incident TO that. IN. cx-
tension 10 those governments of IN.
most i!befa! financial credits i'm order
'hat or resources may, 80 far - nos
Slpic, he added TO theirs !, win i'm
NolVe IN" organization and mobiliZa
ZION OF all tue material resources or tho
country 10 supply the materials OF war
anu serve the incidental needs of th,
i'"hoh III the most abundant and VET
'ic most economical and efficient way
poSSlhir. II VIII Involve tho Immediate
iniI equipment OF the navy I'm an re-
Spects. but particularly Ia supplvinr II
"l'h Inc best means OF dealing with
tho enemY's submarines IL will in
vow" Inc immediate addition 10 tho
armed force OF the United States AL
ready provided for by law In case of
"a' al leaSt 100000 men, who should
ia my opinion. be chosen upon the
principle OF universal liability TO scrv-
zee ana also tho authorization Of sub
Sequent additional increments OF equal
force 80 soon as they may he needed
ana can be handled in training |; win
'"NoiNe also or course. the granting, OF
adequate credits TO the government
sustained. | hope so FAR as they can
eaultah!y be sustained. by tn. present
generation. by well.conceivcd taxation
DOES NOT WANT CREDITS
BASED ENTIRELY on LOANS
say sustained so Tar as NAV he
equitable by taxation because il seems
:" me mat |, would be most unw.se
I" base the credits which will now he
necessary entirely on money borrowed
u Is our duty most respectfully urge
I" protect our people so far az we NAV
against the very serious hardships and
eNiIs which would be likely to arise out
/ Of the imitation which would be pro-
duced by vast loans
In carrying out the measures nv
which these things are To he accom-.
piishod, IS" should keep constantly in
mind the wisdom OF interfering as
NIUE az posstbl" N our own propara,iou
"hh Inc equipment Of our own military
( force6 WIN the duty--for i, Will he
very practical duty-of supplying IN.
nauons a!ready at war with GERMANY
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ASSURANCE ADDED TO HOPE
BI HAPPENINGS IN RISSI

Does not every American feel that
assurance has been added TO our hope
for the future peace of the world by
the wonderful and heartening things
that have been happening within the
last few weeks in Russia? Russia was
known by those who knew il best to
have been always. in fact, democratic
al heart in all the vital habits of her
thought. in all the intimate relation
ships Of her people that spoke their
natural instinct. their habituai attitude
towards lf..
The autocracy that crowned the
summit OF her political structure. long
a. ~ had stood and terrible a. was
the reality of its power. was net in
iact iIusSian in origin. character or
purpose; and nov II has been shaken
on aud the great. generous Rus ian
people have been added in all their
naive majesty and Nigh; TO the forces
mat are lighting for freedom IN the
W"' Id. for Justice and for peace. Icre
is a nj partner for /, league OF honor
one OF the things that have served
I" r"nN'nce us that the Prassian
auio ciaCy was not, ana could never he
our friend is that from the very out
set Of the present War II has filled
our unsuSp"ctiuS communities and
even our offices Of government with
spies and set criminal intrigues every
where afoot against our national unity
OF council. our peace within and with
out. our Industries and our commerce.
indeed II is now evident that its
spies We're here even before the war
began and II is dnhappil, net a mat
Ter or conjecture, but a fact proceed in
our courts OF Justice that the intrigucS
which have more than once come
perilouSly near 10 disturbing the peace
and diSlorating the Industries OF the
! A ON q
instISaiion. with the support. and even
under the personal direction OF Of
hria' agents Of the imperial govern
ment accredited TO the government OF
the United States
Even ~ checking these things and
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Knights Of Columbus.

The supreme board of directors re-
Gently. at a special meeting in New
Haven Conn, resolved to raise $1,000
600 to aid members of the order who
local councils arc earnestly co-operat-
ing in the movement
The third degree of the order will he
exemplifed today at Richmond, Va. by
the Washington degree team, consist
ing of State Deputy Leo A. Rover
Charles T. L. Moran. James A. Sullivan
William d. Willcoxon, John p. Dunn
and John A. Eckert
Alcantara Caravan, No. IL, Order OF
Alhambra. will initiate a class of thirty
candidates in Baltimore Thursday even
ing, under the direction of Grand Com
mander John A. Fcfe"t.
Alcantara Carav.h. No. -. Order of
Alhambra, and Court No 212, Daugh-
ters of Isabella. will hold a joint ex-
cursion to Chesapeake Beach tomorrow,
when the committees will present
numerous amusements for young and
old. including athletic events. egg
races, potato races. etc. to be held
after the arrival of the II so am. train
at the beach. and bowling match and
base ball game between picked teams
after arrival of the 2:30 pm. train.
Prizes will be given the winners.
The excursion committee is headed by
Philip Buettner, vice grand commander
of Aicantara Caravan. and Misses May
Boland and Jane Coleran, Court No.
212, Daughters of Isabella.
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Daughters Of America.

Fidelity Council. No. 4, Tuesday
evening had a ;isit for the first time
this term from Past State Councillor
r. A. Rrumasin. Mrs. BrumagIn was
reported quite ILL., William Sherwood
also was reported i'll Tuesday the
council Will have an initiation.
Liberty Council, No. C. has elected
the following officers: Councillor. Mrs
Ida raymond; associate councillor. Mrs
Walker; vice councillor. Mrs. Quiadorf;
associate vice councillor. Mrs. Padgett
recording 81 cfetary. Charles II. Miller
financial secretary. Mrs. Ella Miller:
treasurer. Mrs. watts; conductor. Mrs
Pcttitt: warden. Mrs, lett: inside SEN
tinci, Mrs. Willis; outside sentinel
Mrs. Lille Miller; trustee eighteen
monthsb. Mrs. rettitt, ard representa-
tives to stat" Council, Mrs. Lille Miller
and Mrs. ttui&dorf. lis rumnage sale
"as reported Il splendid success"
Esther Council. No. 20, has elected
the following officers: Councillor. Mrs
BESSIE Jones; associate councillor, Mrs
Leila burroughs; vice councillor Mrs
Annie Jones; associate vice councillor
Mrs. Margaret Robey; recording sec
rotary. Mrs. Ella Chappell: assistant
recording secretary Elsie Rurroug hs
treasurer. Mrs. Nettie Giles; financial
secretary. Mrs. Freddie Beach; con-
ductor. Mrs. Margaret Roaton; warden.
Mrs. Mary Robey: inside sentinel, Mrs.
Florence Furr: outside sentinel, Miss
Clara Lewis: trustee eighteen months),
Mrs. Riley; representatives, to State
Council. Mrs. Mamie Walker. Mrs. Sadie
Riley and Mrs. Margaret Parks
Esther Council purchased a liberty
bond.
The Twentieth Century Club met
Saturday evening. with the president,
Mrs T.. Viola Thomson. as hostess
The club has entered the Red Cross
units and will work every Tuesday
from 10 to I o'clock at Ga Louisiana
avenu" northwest with Mrs. Mamie
Howell and Mrs. Anna Hill In charge
After the business meeting game
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-24

Covenant Lodge. No 10, will confer
the degree Thursday evening. and will
also nominate and elect officers for the
ensuing term Noble Grand J. Ralph
wright VIII close his term on July l.
Inc reports OF the grand secretary
show greater gain in membership
than Tor any other term for several
Years. hnd' IN addition, that the at
tendance has increased ard the lodge
is in better financial condition Vof'jc
Grand wright changed his membership
to Covenant Lodge from his home lodt.e
In virginia less than four years ago.
Mount Pleasant Lodge, No. % Tucs-
day evening viii hold it's last noeetjng
before the installing team of rybirI,
Past Grand \. K. Armentrout 10 M.
special grand master. will be called
upon loF ihsta4.at'"ns.. At the be-
Grand Master Arr.entro,t inst,iIed al
lodges Of Alexandra and OF Fails
Church, Va.
The home excursion committee will
meet at the home Friday evening" ar
O'Clock, instead az sai,raa, -,
ing. which has heretofore hcen the
meeting night Of the committee At
the last meeting Past Grand II. T. MIC
, ,h ehair'niin, made a report from
Herald II. l.. Anlrast,, -, 'A'i'
the amusement corlnitte, submitted a
program or races and other amuse-
ments The reunion will be beld ut
G ines PEI Beach July 10. the lodges
of this jurisdiction in neIehrati-,s
the event. Grand Master Serving
mas sent out an appeal to ali members
10 10 TAKE an actiy" part. stating that
a. aIre s,dw OF tnr fact that r.any have
the war. il is i!nueratiyn TN, hes
who remain should 10 their bit toward
placing the home upon substantial
financial basis and render assistance
10 ing iaihiiiea Of those who are serv-
Nnpie GRAND Jones Of Federal City
kodse mas ANNOUNCED the third de-
arse IN ,ne lode" Wednesday evening
Wednesday, evening I.,1.ei VI oiIi,e
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voting Its attention to plans for an eX-
cursion the proceeds of which will be
used to cancel Indebtedness on the Pyth-
ian Temple and make necessary repairs
The auditorium Of the temple has been
improved recently by the installation OF
a complete set of scenery for the stage
Members of Washington Company. No.
!. Military Department. also are working
to make their excursion to Marshal Hall
eclipse those of former years. and are an
nouncing valuable prizes to ticketholders.
The proceeds will be used in defraying the
expenses of the drill team to the next
enrJTpDIfent
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Mrs. Emile r. Botsch. president. an
nounces the last meeting until Septem-
Der Of the Masonic and Eastern Star
Home board auxiliary tomorrow after
noon at 1:30 o'clock at Masonic Temple
for matters of special Importance, in
Guiding musical returns.
Degree work followed by a short pro-
gram OF entertainment is announced for
the meeting Of Temple Chapter, No. 13,
tomorrow evening, after which both the
chapter and the auxiliary home board
will take a recess during July and Au-
gust.
Electa Chapter, No. 2. will celebrate
its twenty-third anniversary Tuesday
evening AT It's previous meeting the
entertainment program included songs
by William J. Tucker, Milton Fillius
and Mrs. Nellie Plumley: piano seIec-
tons by Mrs. Ethel copes Frazier and
readings by Mrs. Carrie G. Smith. Elec
IA Chapter was chartered July ~, 1894.
Degree work and short program of
entertainment are announced for Naomi
Chapter, No. 8. Wednesday evening.
Cathedral Chapter, No. Il, will have
endowment night" Wednesday even
ing. when 1t expects several requests to
the Eastern Star Home to be announced
and contributions to be made to its
mite-box fund. The purchase of $3.50
worth of liberty loan bonds was au-
thorized at the previous meeting. when
degrees were conferred and a social
evening followed. The visitors includ-
ed Miss Stella Hardness of Biloxi,
Miss: Mrs. Kate Dumble of Hood River,
Ore: Mrs. Josie F. Cappelman of Little
Rock. Ark, and Representative Hill
lard of Denver. Col.
Brookla1d Chapter, No. II. at it's last
meeting for the summer, Wednesday,
will have q program OF entertainment,
followed by refreshments. Invitation
to be present has been extended to the
fraternity in general. Thursday after