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The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-12-18

Drake, Harry Dozier, Gregg Davis,
Wilford Weber, Dorothy Adams,
Musette Adams, Dora Burnett, Mary
earn. Mary C. Cassels. Lucille Horne
Lucretia Hooker, Amy Long, Alice
Mccormick, Jonnie Lou Potter, Anna
Priest, Martha Preer, Babette Pey-
ser, Polly Smith, Marguerite Sexton
Mamie S. Spencer, Gladys Timmons
Marie Watson.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-12-18
TWELVE HUNDRED
MORE TENTS
@
And Another Fifteen Hundred Acres
for Men at Camp Wheeler
to Train On
ASSOCIATED Press)

Macon, Ga, Dec. 18.-Fifteen hun
dred acres of land at Camp Wheeler
will be condemned by the government
to provide space for additional drill
grounds, and 1900 additional tents for
the men.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-12-18
ENOUGH AND TO SPARE

Washington, Dec. 18.-On a test
vote in the House indicating the sen.
timent toward the woman suffrage
constitutional amendment, the suffra-
gists polled seven more than the nee
essary two-thirds votes.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-12-18
CAN'T COUNT OUT
LOYAL CANUUCKS
Our Lady of the Shows Faithful to
Old England and Her
Allies
ASSOCIATED Press)

Ottawa, Dec. 18.-The English
speaking sections of Canada yester-
day voted solidly for CONSUMPTION,
but the French and German speaking
sections voted against the Borden
government. The predominance of the
English, however, insures the return
of unionist government, headed, by
Borden.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-12-18
SEVEN YEARS SUITS SENATE
EQUAL SUFFRAGE NEXT

Washington, Dec. 18.-That the
House would vote on the woman
suffrage amendment January 10th
was assured today, when the rules
committee agreed on that date.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-12-18
ANOTHER DELAY LOOKED INTO

Washington, Dec. 18.-An investi-
cation of delays in building an Amer
lean merchant marine by the shipping
board of the Emergency Fleet Cor
poration was ordered today by the
Senate.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-12-18
AGAIN KERENSKY
HAS APPEARED
Supported, Says Dispatch by Way
of Copenhagen, by Thousands
of Loyal Soldiers
(Associated Press)

Copenhagen, Dec. 18.-A dispatch
from Haparanda says that former
Premier Kerensky, supported by
thousands of troops, has appeared
near Petrograd.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-12-18
INVESTIGATIONS PILING UP

Washington, Dec. 18.-An investi-
cation by the Senate interstate com.
merce committee Of the Interstate
Commerce Commissions recommen.
dations for solving railroad trapspor-
tation difficulties was ordered today
by the Senate. The committee will
meet during the recess of Congress
for the Christmas holidays. 1t has
been instructed to report legislative
recommendations
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-12-18
NO FIGHTING LAST NIGHT.

London, Dec. 18-Today's official
communication says there is nothing
of special interest to report.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-12-18
PORTUGAL STANDS PAT

Washington, Dec. 18.-The alleg-
lance of the new government of Por-
tugal to the allied cause was pledged
in a statement issued today at the
Portuguese legation.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-12-18

We are showing the handsomest
seventy-fve cent boxes of Stationery
in all colors that we've ever had.
Gerig's Drug Store. 18*
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-12-18
FIGHTING ON FRENCH FRONT

Paris, Dec. 18.-Heavy artillery
fighting continues on the eastern end
of the front near the Rhone-Rhine
canal, the official communication
says.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-12-18

We have a beautiful line of station
cry for Christmas or regular use. The
Court Pharmacy. If
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-12-18
ALL SETTLED BUT TINE AGREE
MENT

Washington, Dec. Disagreement
on a time limit to be fixed for state
ratification is the only step remain
ing today to complete congressional
action on the federal prohibition
amendemnt, which was approved by
the Senate last August and passed by
the House late yesterday.
The House form of resolution al
lows the states seven years to ratify
the amendment, while the Senate
measure allows but six years.
SEVEN YEARS SUITS SENATE
Washington, Dec. 18.-The Senate
today completed congressional action
on the prohibition amendment by
adopting the House amendment pro-
viding for the ratification of the
amendment by the states within sew,
en- years.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-12-18

The following pupils were perfect
in attendance for the third month OF
school,
Beginners Grade
James Akin, Gerald Bouvier, Allen
Cameron, Howard Clark, Daniel
Hunnicutt, Billy Knight, Walter
Preer, Morris Slott, William Nc
Cormick, Herbert Mccormick, Eva
Adams, Katherine Hetrick, Jessie
Lee Holloway.
Advanced First Grade
Betsy Atkinson, Bertha May
Bridges, Louise Bryant, Clotilde Bill
bro, Virginia Davis, Mary Lena
Hayes, Selma Reynolds, Fairy Saw
age, Mary Troxler, Elizabeth Dixon,
Verna Timmons, Herman Baker, G..
T. Brown, Tom Blowers, Howard Bill
bro, Harry Clarkson, Leon Goldman.
Francis Henderly, E. w. Jones, Jack
Matthews, Mcclure Stephens, Ed
ward Helvenston.
Second Grade
William Barnett, Malcolm Davis,
Chester Fort, Alvin Jones, Herbert
Jones, Alwyn Joyner, Bernard Nc
Caskill, Richard Moxley, Paul Rentz,
Ulmer Savage, Charles Shafer, Doyle
Smith, Barnard Spencer, Donahue
Thomas, David Turner, Robert Wat
erman, Spencer Cullen, Guyula
Chandler, Josephine Clark, Dasibel
Clement, Marguerite Condrey, Au-
drey Condrey, Mary Willis Johnson,
Carrie Russell, Mary Sawaya, Wi
mona Wolfe.
Third Grade
J. C. Woods, Lanas Troxler, Homer
Shafer, Thomas Spencer, 7. C. Atkin.
son, Cyril Boyd, H. M. Baxter, Bon
ner Clark, Isaac Demetre, William
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-12-18

Have you seen those Tuck Christ
mas Cards at Gerig's Drug Store. 18"
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-12-18
WHERE VOLUNTEERS
CAN DO GOOD WORK

Uncle Sans boys are now in the
trenches in France!
And from all reports which reach
this side, they are being well sup
piled with everything possible fol
their comfort.
Though your Uncle Samuel is a
mighty good provider for the boys,
he does not furnish them with smok-
ing material. This is where the good
volunteers at home have a change to
do their "bit" The Ocala people
have been doing their full duty when
it comes to subscribing to the various
funds for the benefit of the fighters,
and many have responded to the
Stars appeal for smokes" How
ever, there are thousands in the
trenches who have not yet had a good
old American kit of tobacco with
which to while away the waiting
hours in the cold days and nights of
northern France.
If you haven't yet contributed to
this fund do so at once.
Perhaps the red-haired artillery
captain who. ordered the first Amer
lean gun fired on the French front
was smoking some of the tobacco
paid for by a patriotic Ocalan. Who
knows Perhaps the man who pulled
the lanyard that sent the first Amer
ican shell into the kaiser's lines with
Uncle Sans compliments was smok-
ing a pipe of tobacco sent him by an
Ocala girl. Who knows?
However, send in your quarters
and let's show them that their efforts
are being appreciated at home.
Those who have contributed to the
Stars Tobacco Fund since the last
report are:
Geo. n. Looney, Ocala, Fla. S LOO
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-12-18
HEAVY MAJORITY
IN THE HOUSE
For Prohibition Amendment, Which
Now Requires Only Ratification
by the States
ASSOCIATED Press)

Washington, Dec. II, 6:32 p. NJ
The prohibition amendment passed
in the House by a vote of 282 to 128
This was p more than the two-third;
vote required.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-12-18
ENGRAVING

Done by Weihe Company, the
Ocala Jewellers. 1S
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-12-18
HONOR ROLL OCALA
PRIMARY SCHOOL

The following pupils were perfect
in attendance for the third month OF
school:
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-12-18

Weather Forecast: Generally fair
tonight and Wednesday; not much
change in temperature.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1917-03-17

NAT TURNER LODGE No il, y n.
?, Minneapolis. meets second T. %
fourth Thursdays in each month a9
corner eorner F TsmR1e st1 Blds; SECOND moor:
nue south at sis D. m. AH fn Kn,a aHHe.
N M good standing are welcome. RsinS
sMoatson, g. c.; VIM. F. Newton. K
Oh Washington Ave. N. a. H. a.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1917-03-17
CHURCHES

PILGRIM RAPTIST CHURCH cu-
gar eaI,, Street and Summit avenue. Sundav
senn olces: PREACHING at 11:o0 a. M. ana
~ u p s mi, sunday school at 1880. B. 7.
choir e, rehearsal, Wednesday 500 = ana az
t funerals and weddings Promptly IT.
R fsnae sss W Ksy c b Murrsi
study at church. Tel Jackson a4s
NJ hMoHlAL BAPTIST CHURCH
corner Rice and Fuller streets. sundax
services: Preaching, II a. m. and Q ,
M; Sunday School 12:45; Deacona.,
meeting 7; B. Y. P. U. 1880 D. m puh-
nc cordially invited. Rev. ~ II NJ
donald, pastor. 651 w. Central av.nu.
r, 81 JAMES A. NJ e.. CHURCH. cor
! ruler and Jay streets. sunda1 ssr n.
prayer pray 1e a, M; 1;ao p. m. Wednesday
nesday and Thursday. Wediings "e Ct,
s E;arsonage 1875 Jay street. Rev. -
Jones, Pastor.
corner Aurora avenue and Maekubtn
street. street Sunday services: Early ceiebraa
ceIeh 81 +i 10Y eucharist, 1880 q. IN. High
third Sundays, 1900 a. m. Mathis. seconS
and fourth Sundays. 100 a. m. s S1S9aS
s anGsa 1880 : 80 p. m. brotherhood Of st
W AnaIew $500 S;so p. M vespers. 1880 p m
class, 500 p. m. Fridays, evening prave,
S:0o p. m. Saturdays Holy EuchErist
s:eo e. m, Rev. A. II. Lea1tad, Rector
ZION PRESBYTERIAN cH113cH ~,
harrington and ST. Anthony avenues. sun
day services. preaching, 1900 A. NJ and
800 p. M; Sunday School 1890 p. NJ:
| week meeting, Wednesday, 500 3 NJ:
Rev.. 6: w. Camp. pastor. Manse 81!
harrington ave.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1917-03-17
ODD FELLOWS

MARS LODGE NO. 22o2, G. U. O. OF
y. +: Meets second and fourth Wednes-
day IN each month at Union Hall. Aurora
ana Kent Streets, at 500 .. M S. r.
Ransona, N: G.; J. Wesley Kelly, P. s..
$50 st. Anthony Avenue.
FREDERICK DOUGLASS LODGE NO
zoos, G: U. Q. of o. F. meets second and
fourth Monday in each month at union
han, corner Aurora and Kent Streets. at
500 p. M, j.. A. Hanly, N. G.: Edward
A. Hatton, P. s.. 1875 ". Arch street.
ST. PAUL PATRIARCHY NO. 114
meets third Monday in each month at
Union Hail., corner Aurora and Kent
Streets at 500 p. m. George 3. Lowe
X. V. p; Augusta Jones, W. P. r.
HOUSEHOLD OF RUTH No. $50. G.
y. y. of 0. r., meets the third Monday
IN each month at Union Hall, corner Of
Aurora and Kent streets at 500 p NJ
MRS. Birdie High, NJ N. g., Mrs
G Ss;dae r: Lindsay, W. R.. 918 Wood
:, HOuSEHQLD OF RUTH NO. 77s (,
=. o. y. F. meets second and faurI..
lusSday IN each month at Labor Ten,
PIE fall. Cor Fourth street and Eirbrh
Aye. South. Mrs. S. Darager, M. N. G"
MISS cora Napier, w. r.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1917-03-17
MINNEAPOLIS
THE DolNGs IN AND ABOUT THE.
GREAT "FLoUR CITY," n
!.
Matters Social, Religious and General
Which Have Happened ana are 10
Happen Among the People OF the
City.
}. ". SELLERS, MANAGER
FL 2a12&Tenth Avenue so.
Tel. N. w. South 1872.
MINNEAPOLIS
SATURDAY, MARCH IT,, 1917

Mrs. Glover Shull and daughters,
Misses Mildred and Edna, returned
home last Saturday morning, after a
weeks visit in Chicago.
Miss Isabelle Ford, who has been
quite i'll for the past week, has re-
covered and resumed her work in
the office of Attorney B. S. Smith.
Miss Virginia Thompson, of 1927
Fourth avenue south, and Mr.. John
Colman were Quietly married last
week. ...
Miss Margaret Talbert and Mr..
Adrain Gotten, of the SANITY City,
were the dinner guests of Miss Eunice
Smith on Sunday afternoon
Mr.. George M. Bryant, E. R., Ames
Lodge, l. B. P. o. E. w. and Mr.. P.
H. southall of same LODGE visited
Gopher Lodge, st. Paul, Wednesday
evening. T.
Manager Brody of the Stewart Ho-
tel and Cafe, desires the patrons to
bear in mind that the cabaret enter
tanners begin early as the dining
room must close at midnight. So get
there early. The entertainers are
fine
He was member of Ames Lodge,
Elks, under the auspices of which
organization his funeral was held at
st. Peter A. NJ. E. church last Mon
day afternoon, Rev. T. B. Stovall Of
ficiating. There were numerous flo
raj tributes. O. A. Lawrence was
funeral director. Interment at Hill
side cemetery.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Parson, an
nounce the marriage of their daugh-
ter, COrrine Ruth, to Clifford G.. Gull
berson, at their residence March the
Sth. The ceremony was by the Rev.
II. B. Stovall, pastor of St. Peters A.
M. 3. church, only few of the most
intimate friends of the bride being
present. The bride wore blue silk
and carried pink sweet peas. At
home in Clinton, Iowa.
Mr.. John Sims, better known as
"Jock" Sims, who was a resident of
Minneapolis for many years, died
after a protracted illness, at Hope
well hospital, Tuesday, March g.,
aged SIS years. He was Kentuckian
by birth, and was famous race
horse Jockey in the class with Muir
ply, Garrison and others of their day.
He had been married but his wife
died about month ago and he leaves
no known relative
The members of the M. T. G. Art
club and the District Federation held
joint meeting on last Thursday af-
ternoon, March 8, at the home of
its president, Mrs. Ida Sellers; Mrs.
Katie Smith hostess. Out of nine
teen clubs twelve were represented,
namely: M. T. G. Art, Mothers Eff
fort, Dorcas Society, St. Peter Mis-
sionary, Lee Sewing Circle, Mite Mis-
sionary, Mimi. Charity, Phillis
Wheatly, st. Paul Missionary, St.
Paul Willing Workers, Art, l.. L. L..
The meeting adjourned after the
social hour to meet April 9th at the
home of Mrs Fannie Sears, 919 Mar
garet street, ST. Paul.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1917-03-17
Citation on Petition for Letters OF
Administration.

Citation on Petition for Letters Of
Administration.
STATE OF MINNESOTA, COUNTY OF
Ramsey-ss. In Probate Court.
In the Matter of the Estate of civilian.
M Turner, Decedent.
The State of Minnesota to All Whom It
May Concern:
The petition of Mary J. Turner hav-
ing been filed in this Court represent
ing that William M. Turner, then resi-
dent of the County of Ramsey, State of
day of February, 1917, and praying
that letters of administration of said
estate be granted to Mary j. Turner.
1t Is Ordered, That said petition be
heard and that all persons interested In
said matter be and hereby are cited
Court on Monday, the 26th day Of
March, 1917, at 10 o'clock in the fore
noon or as soon thereafter as said mat
ter can be heard, at the Probate Court
of st. Paul, in said County, and show
cause, if any they have why said petit
ton should not be granted and that
& this citation be served by the publica-
ton thereof in The Appeal according
to law, and by mailing copy of this
day of hearing to each of the heirs Of
said decedent whose names and adj
dresses are known and appear from
the files of this Court.
Witness the Judge Of said Court, this
27th' day of February, a; D; 1917
Judge Of Probate.
(seal of Probate Court.)
F. W. GosEwIscH,
Clerk of Probate.
H. A. LOUGHRAN, Attorney.
s55t (S-S- Il ~
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1917-03-17

~, FIDELITY COURT OF cAIa>t..s.
NO. s45 IN n: A.: 8 A., F; A., A. and a
neets nrst and third Monday in eacl.
Ave. Minneapolis. Mrs Minerva y
barnett, ". c.; Miss Arlene M. sect
K. OF D.. rs w. 2sth st.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1917-03-17

JOHN Fl. HAYES LODGE No. b .,"F
~ Meets first and third xues
J; !: ] j
&&IM DAY in each month al
EM6SRA Castle Hall 221 W. Uni
] EAFA Yersity cor Farrineton
N@Gl( knights Of Pythias in good
NNSNW standing always welcome
VSsafV James Thomas. c. c.; Jas. A
<alSr HENDERSON. v. c.; llS u stI.
.a 90, ST; f. o. James, K Of r
OH" D. SS1 81 Adams street
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1917-03-17
STEWART HOTEL.
Popular Hostelery of Minneapolis
Under New Management.

Stewart Hotel and Cafe, formerly
known as the Twin City Stag Club,
246 Fourth avenue south, Minneapolis,
having passed through several trying
periods is now on the road to pros
perity with Mr.. Charles Brody as
general manager. The cafe service is
unsurpassed for quality and prices and
they are now putting on a special Sun
day dinner from to 8 p. m. at so
cents and an extra special Cabaret
entertainment
The Cabaret entertainers are:
Misses Esmaralda Slatham, Toy
Brown, leila Hinton, assisted by Mary
Ray.
Public cordially invited.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1917-03-17
SOCIETY DIRECTORY
MASONIC
ST. PAUL

MOST WORSHIPFUL GRAND LODGE
Or
MINNESOTA, f. AND A. M.
GEO. l.. HOAGE,, Grand Master,
$50 Charles ST., st. Paul, MINI.
e IRA S. ASHE, Grand Secretary,
325 Rondo ST., st. Paul, Mimi
!, PIONEER NEE 10 LODGE NO: l. F; AND 4
each month at Union Hall, corner Aurora
Walter Mccoy, w. NJ; Milton N.
Pryor, secretary. :.
PERFECT AsHAR LODGE NO. 4. F.
Tuesday in each month at Union Halt
Cor. Aurora and Kent streets, at $3.50
F. M. John q. sayles, w. M, Ira &
BETHEL CHAPTER NO. 2s, R. A. M.
and A. M. Meets second and fourth
Tuesday. in each month at Union Hall,
corner Aurora and Kent Streets. at soc
Jose H. Sherwood, H. P; John A.
Sayles, Secy., ,479 Rondo street.
PILGRIM COMA1ANDERY NO. %.
k I'm ut T eh Meets fourth Thurs
ner Aurora and Kent Street : w. T.
Joyce, p c.; John A. sayles. secy.. 47s
FEZZAN TEMPLE NO. rs, MOBILES
of the Mystic Shrine, meets third FRI
day in each month at Union Hall, cor
ner OF aurora and Kent streets, at 500
p: m. O. D. Howard, Ill. Pot; Geo. L.
Hoage, Rec, 500 Charles street.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1917-03-17

Tel. HyIand 4610 Res. CoIfax 1896
MRS. ROBERT A. VAN HOOK
FASHIONABLE DRESSMAklNG
AND LADIES' TAILORING
PARTY GOWNS A SPECIALITY
1906 SIXTH AVENUE NORTH
MINNEAPOLIS, MINI.
:. :. = :. :: :. :. :. :. :. :. = :: !: )
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1917-03-17

GOPHER LODGE NO. los, f. B. P. @.
day in each month at Union Hail. cor
n T,, Aurora and Kent Sire; =. o. e
R Ra1ii G q: r.; r. NJ Johnson. Secy., 57i
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-05-19
YANKEE GENIUS
WILL NOT FAIL
IN WAR time
State to Subscribe Two Mil
lion Dollars, Says L. B.
Hanna
DISTRICT BANKERS.
HOLD CONFERENCE
Gold Mine State Expected
To Take Five Million
in Liberty Bonds

Former Governor L. B. Hanna,
chairman of the executive committee
on the sale Of liberty loan bonds in the
state, declared on his return to Fargo
Friday afternoon from a series Of
three meetings held at Grand Forks,
Minot and Bismarck, that North Da-
kota will over-subscribe its share Of
the amount proportioned.
tween $1,000, 900 and $4,000, 900, the
the southeastern district of bankers at
the meeting held in Fargo Friday
evening. The largest amount to date
pledged comes froms Stark county,
one Of the heaviest German populated
counties in the state which has come
forward with the sum of 100000. The
largest single subscription is from a
German farmer which amounts to the
sum OF $4,000"
Best Security on Earth.
Fortified by knowledge gained by
years OF banking experience in the
state and as a member of the board
Of governors for the Federal Reserve
bank of Minneapolis, and from con-
fe FENCES held with the leading bank
ers OF North Dakota, the chairman OF
the liberty loan committee declared
that the bonds bought from the gov
ernment at the three and one-half per
cent rate OF interest offered "the best
security on earth"
"If our bonds are not good, then
there is nothing good in the United
States. The banks in the state and
the northwest, I know, are in a better
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-05-19
TROOPS Will
GO TO FRANCE
IMMEDIATELY
Gen. Pershing Will Com
mand Division of Ameri-
can Regulars
rs ANSWER TO
PLEA OF JOFFRE
No Details of Mobilization
Or Departure to Be
Published
tRy Associated Press.l

Washington, May 19.-President
Wilson last night ordered that a di-
vision of regular troops commanded
by Ma. Gen. John J. Pershing be sent
to France at the earliest practicable
date.
This is the answer Of America to
Frances plea that the Stars and
Stripes be carried to the fighting
front without delay to hearten the
soldiers battling there with concrete
evidence that q powerful ally has
come to their support against German
aggression.
Following is the text of the terse
announcement Of the war department.
as to General Pershing's expedition:
Pershing in Command.
1.-THE president has directed an ex-
peditionary force Of approximately
one division of regular troops under
command Of Gen. John j. Pershing to
proceed to France at as early date
as possible.
Gen. Pershing and staff will pre-
cede the troops abroad.
1T is requested that no details or
speculations with regard to the mob
ilization Of this command, dates Of
departure or other information be
official bulletins given out by the war
department relating thereto"
Gen. Pershing has been in Washing
ton some days. He was summoned
from the southern department which
was under his command until last
nights order was issued.
At Least $4,000.
The number of men in the .expedi-
tionary force, has not been disclosed.
A division at war strength, however,
totals more than $4,000 men Of all
arms and the approximate" division
OF the war departments statement,
probably will exceed that figure.
In his explanation Of his reasons for
not availing himself of the socalled
Roosevelt amendment to the army bill,
Mr.. Wilson has brought out sharply
the points made against that amend
ment by army officers. Many officers
who are warm admirers of the former
president, have condemned his pro-
posal to raise a volunteer army corps
or division on the ground that 1t would
drain the regular service of men vital
must be whipped into fighting trim in
all too brief a time.
The list of regular officers Mr..
Roosevelt desired to take with him
has been the subject of much specu-
lation and comment. 1t has been re-
garded as virtually certain that Maj
Gen. Leonard Wood was the former
selection for supreme
command of the force.
Under the plans Of the war depart
ment General Wood by reason of his
great experience in mobilization prob
lens, his unfailing energy and en-
thusiasm, has been assigned the hard
est task OF any general oficer.