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Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1917-05-12
Inrsr;la Diapositl.n q Puzzle.

Judge William Campbell and District
ftt5rney Percy T. Ogden, Of Crowley,
e puzzled ever what to do with one
rhite boy and two negro boys, neither
I whom IS over IL years Of age, charg-
ed with burglary and larceny. The Off
c:als cannot find any law TO punish the
Young criminals as the juvinile reform
otories are full.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1917-05-12

Every dollar you spend with local
merchant remains in local circulation
and enriches the community just that
much Every dollar you spend outside
Of this town remains outside and de-
ereases the money in local circulation
inst that much.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1917-05-12
NOTICE.
AhbeYille, La, Ma

Abbeville, La, May /, 1917.
Notice is hereby given that the af-
fairs % the Vermilion-C addo Oil Co.,
ms, is now being liquidated. Let all
claims be presented before May 2S,l917.
D.L. MCPHERSON,
DIR. H. 4. ELDREDGE
S. P. WATTS,
Liquidators
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1917-05-12
Would Increase Navy Pay.

A $1j increase in the pay Of all the
enlisted men Of the navy during the
war has been agreed upon by the House
Naval Committee. This will equalize
the enlisted pay Of the army and the
navy.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1917-05-12
q AGED with Rohhire Care.

Following some real detective work
here, George T. Smith, q well known
aainter Of this place, was arrested last
week charged with robbiHg the Vermil-
ION Garage of a number Of automobile
parts. He was held in Jail until he fur
lished the necessary bond.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1917-05-12
n-,r;onsire Texas Banker Dies.

O.lJ s. Houston, millionaire banker
md principal owner Of about twenty
banks in Texas. died of apopleNy al
Los Angeles Tuesday. lie was nephew
IF General Sam Houston.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1917-05-12
To Explain Proposed Assessments.

Capt. Thomas P. Fleming, president
f the Police Jury, has been advised bT
he Secretary Of the Board Of state
Affairs that a member of the board viii
1e in Abbeville on June lst to explain
% the people the proposed plan Of as
sessmeut.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1917-05-12
IInrrv III Stowe. Now.

The speed limit for automobiles j.
he corporation Of AbheviIIe has bee,
ixed at seven miles per hour. And Vol
MUST blow before turning every cor
aer. The fine is not more than $25 anG
lot more than thirty day in Jail.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1917-05-12
rIa,i ramarns crors and Gardens.

REPORTS reached us this week that the
,au during the rain and wind Last Sat
-rIqv did considerable damage TO the
IRONS and Young gardens at Pecan IS
and. Prairie Greig aud Delcambre The
big Mulberry tree near the Office Of DR..
edwards was also blown down.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1917-05-12
Ray. G. G. Thomas Dies.

Rev. G. G. Thomas, aged 81 years,
well known Baptist minister of this
State, died at his home at Amite City
Tuesday morning.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1917-05-12

THE unsathomea possibilities Of the
United States moils SIS me 'iuul Of gov
Ornamental puh'initv Gre - he develooed
M nrne 70 bling home 70 every person
In the caantry the iced of subscribing
TO the Liberty Loan.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1917-05-12

The usual channels If information
ttrorch which news OF Americas rela-
.innshias II foreign powers have M to
now reached the public were closed by
secrctary lansing.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1917-05-12
pad coIas From sudAen yrenges.

Spring brings gil kinds CT weather
and with it GENE colds and the revival
OF winter coughs and hGGgsenecs. DR..
Bells Pire-Tar- Honey viii head of 4
new cold or stop the old one, the sooth-
ing balsams relieve the sore throat and
heal the irritated tissues Get bottle
to-day and start treatnel: 81 once At
your druggist, Csc. Formula on the
bottle,-AdY,
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1917-05-12

The home merchants are prepared to
supply your needs. Buy from them,
and by keeping your money at homo
lelp build up your own community.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1917-05-12
IN ORDINANCE


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Town OF \oo,Fiit2, IA III 5. eclat SJS
ion assembled, thaI the -haNor OF tne
Town 81 IEheVl'!e, La, be- end lie IL
hereby instructed and authorized ana
uncovered 10 borrow in the name OF
ahp Town Of AbEevillc, La, from the
eoa'. ot Abhoyf!fe. Ahheyiire. La, the
,irs+ National Paok. Abbeyiile. La.
md the PEOPLES Bank & Trust Co.. Of
lbLayiIle. La an amount NOT exceeding
Three Thousand Dollars (sG ,G0000) and
20 execute note or notes, obligation or
Mutations Of the Town Of Abbevillc
sor tLe amount borrowed, bearing five
.,ar canf1r nar e9rum. interest from
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t., a. ~ o.4orna,,s faes vroi.or nj
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toNatIo4 Oh l9iS ioah c Sil"iI pe pa, 1.a,g'
ne cFe,uV OF 'Ne oT--s'S. U"'i %
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neeuhg ne current expenses u '"'
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Lat IL oIugt 70 sr, I 'u[ go "a lo Or %
# the annual ten mills lew Of the
axes of the year 1917 assessed against
I'll properly k suD1Se' TO 'a fo snid IN .ne
rs well as the licenses TO be collected
y said town Of Abbeville, La, for the
rear 1918, said licenses licenses Oe'nS an eNces, A,
80, oii', obs~ - ora;1s4 +ba TN IF All
.eville be and they are hereby set aside
pledged and dedicated to the payment
and HlulGatlon OF the lnoeoteaheSS
So g. be Il further ordained. etc
hat the Treasurer of the Town of Alb
5eville, La, be and he IS hereoy IN
,iooo +bo az" Irccea5s Of tSe taxes and Ii
.onses herein pledged and set aside, il
4 special fund against which |aFrah.
nan Dt ,'i""!i, ON, thI;o-+ 80 oIi;rc
ions oF the Town Of Abbeville. La, ex
,cu5el in conformity with this ordi
nance
~. o'' oa5 al Inc ,-' 800 CO.. Ire adontio-
nd the Eravor 50 ordered.
On motion Of Melebeck, seconded b,
Beauxis, permit was granted TO j. /
3tansbury to install a gasoline static
fronting his place Of business, provide
that he conforms with the law in thes
premises. Motion carried.
Or motiors of R. ?. Nelson, seconde
by R. G. Greene, that a committee b
appointed by the Mayor to notify I'll
Board Of Supervisors CT the ThirdWar
Road District Of NeTmiiion Parish, tht
the tentative agreement reached by sal
Board and certain members Of ii
Council on the night of March lot
1917, was rejected at a meeting of Il
Council held on this dav and that So
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1917-05-12
rr.,, rr,n,rn Arlhor y1ins.

Ruth Mcrnerv Stuart 'he we,l-konwn
Author, died Sunday Of Now Y~rk. after
& long illuess, IN the ffty-seventh year
of he ere
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1917-05-12
kasrPrrAN cv-NNrp7 lost
wE-EN TS7yE C7TP eTrTE

The American oil taxi ateame, Va
carps fas been sunk b. German snb.
marine. whna SIZE was on her va 10 ths
rqssel STATES Tha ca1ta'n ard part
Of the crew. and TIE naval lieutenant
rna nire American naval guHners are
missing,
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1917-05-12
H.tol Mana va Suicides.

Thomas /. RaTnes, manager If HOte'
pertley. ri alexandria For the PES. SIX
years, committed suicide nhis apart
ments in the hotel Tuesday evening.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1917-05-12
Cut This QUIT Is Worth Money.

DON'T MISS THIS. Cut out this
slip, enclose with sc to Foley G. Co. 1855
Sheffield Ave, Chicago, Ill, writing
your name and address clearly. You viii
re Give H. return O trial package con-
tanning Foley's Honey and Tar Com
pound for coughs, colds and Group; Fol
ay Kidney Pills, and Foley Cathartic
Tablest. Sold Everywhere.-Adv.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1917-05-12

There S an easiest way to do every
thing using our advertising columns is
the best way to get results.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1917-05-12

Mother Glare, Of New Orleans, was
a visitor at the Mount Carmel Convent
this week.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1917-05-12

Mrs P. o. Bourgeois and children, OF
Erath, were visiting relatives her We'd
ncsday,
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1917-05-12

Mr. and Mrs. Ran Webster are the
proud parents of a new baby girl which
arrived at their home this week.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1917-05-12

Abbeville, La, March 18th, 1917.
The city Council met this day ii sps
oiaI session with Mayor Hayes prssid-
ing and all members Of the council
present.
The cali of the Mayor was as fol
lows;
To the Hon. F. /. Melebeck, R. G.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1917-05-12

Manager Landry, of the Triangl'
Theatre this week sent an automobile
into the country advertising the great
picture "Ci1ilizstion which was pre-
seated Thursday and Friday Of this
week. The automobile had a it'll;
house built upon it, AMI attracted m1cf
attention wherever it went. The sallc
car was also driven about twon. Thurs
dav afternoon a wagon vas used 70 re
mind the people Of this city Of the wen
derful picture.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1917-05-12

Something to SELF Let the public
know Of it through our columns.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1917-05-12

The report Of the Chief of Police was
read and ordered spread on the minutes.
Abbeville, La, April End, 1917.
To the Hon. Mayor and Council of the
Town of Abbeville,
/ beg to submit my report as Chief
Of Police for the month of March, 1917.
To Cleomere Guidry ..........-....---.....~$l.00
To Luther Blanchard ...................-.-. 100
Respectfully submitted,
L. DUTEL, Chief Of Police
On motion OF F. L. Melebeek, duly
seconded the Secretary was instructed
to issue warrant or the General Fund
for 100000 and have same deposited
70 the Street and Bridge Fund. Motion
carried.
There being no further business the
meeting adjourned.
W. S. HAYES,
]. C. BRuUSSARD, Mayor
Secretary.
Abbeville, La, April 8, 1917
The City Council Of tire Town Of Ab
beville, La. met this day in speeia
called session with Mayor Hayes pre-
siding and all members Of the Council
present. The call of the Mayor read q
follows:
Abbeville, La, April 8, 1917
| To the Hon. F. L. Melebeek, F. ?
Beauzis r. G. Greene. r. P. Nelson
AID J. Camille Broussard, aldermen o
the Town Of Abbeville, La.
Gentlemen; By virtue Of the al
thority vested in he as Mayor Of tn
Town Of Abbeville, La, you are hereb
called to meet at the City Hall shl
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1917-05-12

Mrs Jewell Sirmon and daughter,
Gladys, Of Lake Chalcs, motered her,
last week and are guest of friends,
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1917-05-12

n. J. Broussard, of Gueydan, was a
business visitor here this week.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1917-05-12

Miss Annie Eldrejge is visiting in
this city q guest of friends ana rela-
tives.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1917-05-12

Mr.. and Mrs. J. S. Ewell attended the
church services at NUnez Sunday.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1917-05-12

\ big school entertainment and dance
Will be given at Yiungsville next Sat
urday, the 18th, for the benefit OF the
school.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1917-05-12

Mr. and Mrs. Rene Sigue have just
painted their residence on Washington
street, and it now presents a pretty ap-
pCarauce.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1917-05-12

Mr.. Walter s. burke, who for many
years held down the responsible posi-
ton at the City Pharmacy, has severed
his connection with that place. His
Numerous friends will be delighted to
knewa that his faithful services arc yet
obtsirahle, he having taken NJ his du-
ties at Tie C. ~ Eldredge Drug Store,
or the drug store known as the Corner
DRUG Store.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1917-05-12

Divide Broussard, Jr., and Gus Brous
sard gave a pleasant picnic to theii
many friends last Saturday, going out
to the bay Miss Mabel Young was
chaperon. All had a most enjoyable
trip.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1917-05-12

Mrs Z. c. Whence end children re
turn Sunday from a pleasant visit with
her Sister Mrs Fred Durio, at Even
geline La,
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1917-05-12

Don't stop Matching chickens yet.
Nature provides the incubator and You
should take advantage IF the opportun-
ity presented.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-04-27
SUB ESCAPES PATROL BOATS
AFTER SINKING LARGE STEAMER
Eight British Patrol Boats Attack Got Away-Alleged Fired On Men In Small Boats.

LONDON, April 27.-An Admiralty office bulletin states that the British steamer Kildare was attacked and sunk on the 21st, while en route to Malta by German submarine. The steamer was sunk by gunfre from the sub. and after the boats were launched the sub fired several shots at these, killing one man and wounding eight. The sound of the firing attracted the attention of number of patrol boats who went to the rescue. Eight of these attacked the German boat. but she submerged and escaped. The Kildare was a steel steamer of 241O tons displacement, built in 1903 and owned by the kilseth Shipping Co.,, of Newcastle.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-04-27
ATTACK MADE ON EMBASSY
 
MOB BOTHERS AMERICAN OFFICE
Ambassador Francis Reports to the
 State Department That the Affair '4a ..o. ,,
 thing Is Now Quiet.

WASHINGTON, D. C. April 27.- Secretary of State Lansing has receiv- States Ambassador Francis, at Petro- grad, stating that an attack was at tempted on the American embassy there on the twenty-fourth by a few persons. but they were driven away by the police. He declares the affair was an insignificant one. unworthy of attention by the government and that everything is now running smoothly in the Russian capital.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-04-27
MAJORITY FUR
 CONsCR|PT|ON
OPPONENTS ADMIT TT WILL PASS
bcrS In Favor of the Bill to iiS 4. Against, While 80 Are Non-C Conf- mittal-Republicans Favor 1t.

WASHINGTON. D. . April 27. - The advocates of the volunteer s!S- tenn for raising an army admit defeat in the House. but are making a last stand agains. cOnscriptiOn. A census taken yesterday of the House mem bers show that 237 members will vote in favor of the conscription measure to LIS against. while so were nou- committal. The measure, it is now thought will be brought to vote on Saturday.
 IL is stated that the Republican, members of the House are nearly unanimous for conscription and that with their vote it is almost certain to carry.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-04-27
PLAN REVOLT
 IN GERMANY OVERTHROW HOHENZOLLERNS Are Openly Working in Switzerland and Flooding Germany With Ai'- pealS-kOrmer Editor Berlin News. paper Heads PrOpagandi>t>.
HOHENZOLLERNS

WASHINGTON. D. C.. April ..- ceived an official communication from the United States Minister Sto- wall at Berne, Switzerland. stating that a widespread plot is under way to overthrow the HohenZOllerns in Germany and establish German re- public. The plotters are openly work ing in Switzerland and are sending out communications to all parts of Germany urging the people to rise and throw off the yoke of militarism. Dr. Rosemeyer, formerly editor of the Beliner Morgenport, is leader of the propagandists in Switzerland.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-04-27
GERMANS MUST
 LEAVE BORDER
ARE MENACE TO THIS COUNTRY
Mexican President Tells Germans
 Penalty of Arrest.
WASHINGTON. D. C.. April 21

WASHINGTON. D. C., April D. It was officially announced this morn ing that President Carranza of Mex ico has issued a warning to the Ger mans who have been concentrating or the Mexican border with the possible intention of invasion of the United States that continuation of this con centration will result in their imme- diate arrest. It is estimated that fully 6O,OOO Germans are residing iE the border towns of Mexico.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-04-27
REPUBLICANS ARE
 BACKING TEDDY
WANT HIM GIVEN A DIVISION
Are Planning Fight In Senate to Au- thorize the President to Permit iCe in France.
iCe in France.

WASHINGTON. D. C.. April :1. The fifth day of the debate in the Sen ate on the Conscription bill opened with the friends and opponents of the measure still talking. There is lit- tie doubt. however, but that the meas ure will carry by a good majority. Senator Harding. backed by the solid Republican contingent, is planning 10 launch a fight to authorize President Wilson to permit Col. Roosevelt to raise an overseas division and send them to France. There is much oppo sition to this among the Democrats, who believe that Roosevelt is seeking to secure the nomination for the pres idency in 1920. and takes this method of drawing attention to himself.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-04-27
0|( SOAKED
 SACKS FOUND
BEHIND THE KEYSTONE BLOCK
Today Indicates Attempt Had Been Night of Big (Onfia2ratiOn.

The big incendiary confiagratiOn of January was recalled today by the finding. back of the Keystone Produce Company's place of business at the corner of Mckinley Street and Key stone Avenue of two gunny sacks ami d candle tucked away closely against the corner of a small projection Of the building. About the sacks still chung the faint OdOr of kerosene. showing that the party who started the fires on that memorable morning had designs on other buildings be- side those burned. This also un- GouDtedly accounts for the presence of the person seen by Mrs. Von Gun ther back of the building on the early morning of the fire.
 On the morning before the fire started Mrs. Ames observed through the kitchen window tracks through
 he deep snow back of the place and close up to the building and called WIT. atItcS dttChtiOh lo IhSbi. ohAo" ing the fire and the sighting of the man by Mrs. Von Gunther the mem- ory of the tracks was recalled and the possibility that there might have been an attempt to fire the building aroused, but the deep snow prevented investigation. In the light of the dis covery today it is believed that the building escaped destruction through an incident at the time deemed any thing but fortunate.
 The night before the fire leak de- eloped in the roof through the aeon mutation of snow and about Il o'clock MT. Ames went up on the roof and shoveled off the snow. throwing it down where the plant had been made and covering it to depth of several feet, bringing the snow up to level with the caves. To this fact is un- doubtedly due the escape of the build | ing, and there seems to be little dOuh! that the purpose of the man seen be hind the structure was to fire the oil soaked sacks.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-04-27
I. Q. Q. F. DANCE LAST NIGHT [ WAS HUGE SUCCESS

The anniversary dance of the 1. O.. o. F.. No. 6 and the Valdez Rebekah Lodge No. was the most successful dance sf the year and speaks well for the ability of the members. Eagle Hall was decorated with the banners and co!ors of the order Dainty but terflies swung from the walls and the ceiling while several potted palms most excellent and was rendered by an orchestra of seven pieces. compos- ed of Mrs. Brooks, piano; Reinke, clarinet and cornet; Weber. drums .nd cello; Ca.1eron. saxcphone; E Nogt, saxophone. Surryhne, violin, Louis Larson. bass viol. The grand march took place at 10 o'clock led by MT. and Mrs. E. Hunt, and Mrs. A L. Florence and MT. Schiller. The Odd Fellows and Rebekahs led. At midnight the dancers repaired to Odd Fellows hall where a sump- tuous supper was served to about 250 people. PotteG plants and palms be decked the tables and room. After supper dancing was resumed at Ea- gle nall.
 The committee in charge of the af- fairs consisted of the following mem. bers of the joint lodges: Odd Fe:- lows: c. c. Rudolph. c. R. Crawford. O. Elfstrom. H. Steinfeldt, A. L. Flor ence. T. G. Quinn, John Biggs. Re, bekahs: Mrs. Charles Crawford, Mrs. E. A. Erickson. c. c. Rudolph, Hans Steinfeldt. Cnas. R. Crawford. Ruth Selby. The dance celebrated the sSth anniversary of the founding oi the order.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-04-27
General Debate Ended.

WASHINGTON. D. C.. April 27.-- The general debate in the House on the conscription measure ended at 2:3O this morning. Today general summing up was made by Chairman Dent of the Military. favoring the vol unteer method and Kahn. favoring conscription. This will be followed by five minutes speeches by the members. It is expected that a vote on the measure will be reached to- night. Congressman Graham de- clared that he was ashamed that the statement should be made in the halls .of Congress that convict and con- script were similar.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-04-27
DEMAND TRUTH
 0F SUMMARIZING SAYS FACTS ARE SUPPRESSED Lord BeresfOrd Takes Admiralty to Task for Withholding News and Demands That Truth He Publish. ed--Lyttcn Denies Suppression.
SAYS FACTS ARE sUPPREssEI


LONDON. April 27.-In a debate in the House of Lords today on the Submarine question Lord Beresford took the Admiralty severely to task for suppressing the news of the sink ing of vessels by the German subma- rines, and demanded that the whole truth be given out that the country might understand its peril and the pressing need of conserving all food supplies. Lord Lytton, replying for the government. stated that the news was not being suppressed and that no facts concerning the sinking of ves- sells were being withheld by the Ad- miralty.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-04-27
ARE NOT SEEKING
 AMERICAN TROOPS
COMMISSIONER VIVIAN STATES
Report That the Object of Their American Troops 10 trance.

WASHINGTON. D. C. April 27.- Minister of Justice Viviani, the head of the French commission to- day denounced the report being cir
 cilated here that the principal object of the visit of the French commits sioners was to secure the sending of United States troops to France as db
 solutely unt.un He states that r:ie question of sending soldiers to France to fight the Germans is a matter rest
 ing entirely with President Wilson, and that the French Commission will not seek to influence him in any way.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-04-27
ROOT ACCEPTS
 THE LEADERSHIP PRESIDENTS COMMISSION RUSSIA Officially Announced That He Wilf Head Body Sent by President Will son to Confer With the Russian Provisional Government.
PRESIDENTS COMMISSION RUSSIA

WASHINGTON. D. C.. April 27.- It was officially reported this morn- ing that Elihu Root has accepted the rroffered leadership of the Commits sion which President Wilson will send to Russia to confer with the Provi- sional government regarding the con tinuation of the war against Ger many and today held conference with Secretary Lansing for about an hour on the purposes of the commits sion.