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Omaha daily bee., 1917-12-27
TROOPS PURSUE
BANDITS after
RAID ON BORDER
Canyon Where 100 MexiCans
Who PIunder and Murder
Are in Hiding is Sur
rounded.

1..rls, Tex, Dec. 26.-Amc.!can
..'22s carly today were guarding -
H"u1E outlets to Van Horn canyon,
here JOG Mexican bandits, who
(Drlstmas morning crossed the Amer
4N border, raided the postoi.ice and
General sore on the Brite ranch p
lies southeast cf here, killed Michael
Wc,ci, veteran stage driver and his
;"U Mexican passengers. Wounded
~-.4 Neil, loren IN Of the Br',, ranch,
q 4 carried away loot estimatc,' tc
he worth $1,000, besides horses stolen
:.om the ranch, orc hiding.
.Ntter the tln"'tS disappeared over
&c rim rock Hhich rises abruptly
49, than 1000 feet above ;ne K .
Gtsndc, the soldiers who were III
.r,c rursHit tl1d many r.urds at
them and are reported to have killed
And wounded many OF the MeXicans.
he shooting compelled the bandits
to abandon the horses on which they
carried away the loot Colonel George
J. Langhornc, in command OF the
american forces in the Big Bend,
expected the pursuit to be resumed at
daybreak.
When the bandits attacked the
ranch Ncill, with his wife and a num-
Der Of ranch hands, barricaded them
>lyes in a ranch house a short dis
;ance from the Brite postofflCe and
i)uPht off the bandits until I. ),
soldiers had been sent to their as
b Isi4nCe,
Troopers Summoned.
.ay1Iiymcn, under command OF
captain Leslie A. Sprinkle, were
rushed 70 the Brite ranch in auto
mobiles, the soldiers leaving camp at
1880 o'clock Just few minutes be-
tor> mess call for the annual Christ
mas dinner was to have been sounded.
When the raiders sighted the ap-
preaching cavalry they abandoned the
N'orN of pillage and rode off over the
almost impassablc rim rock toward the
southwest, dropping over it just few
minutes ahead of Captain Sprinkle and
bis men. A natural barrier is formed
by the rim rock between Brite'S ranch
,1d the Rio Grande. impossible save at
certain points where wirding trails
have been cut in the rock hills.
At the point where the bandits
dropped from sight Of the pursuing
troops there IS an abrupt descent Of
more than 1000 feet When the sol
diers had gone as far as possible in
automobiles they continued the pursuit
on foot 10 the edge of the rim rock,
where they did some expert shooting
at the fleeing bandits at distance OF
rver 1000 yards. A number Of the
MtXicans were believed to have been
Killed and many wounded.
Carranza Soldiers.
Captain Sprinkle reported that the
bandits had been forced to abandon
everything but few horses they were
riding In his report to Colonel Lang
horne he expressed the opinion that
'hc raiders were Carranza soldiers. He
also reported that the raiders were
apparently attempting to reach the
Rio Grande.
Immediately upon receipt OF news
# the raid Colonel Langhorne dis
patched troops north along the Rio
Grande to head off the raiders with
orders to spread out over the country
N order to prevent any of the bandits
escaping.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-12-27
Nebraska
FARMERS FATALLY
INJURED IN CRASH
Machines Driven BY Goss
Brothers Collide on Narrow
Strip of Road Near
Osceola.

Osceola, Neb,, Dec. 2o.-lSpecialD
Lee Co.'S and Howard Goss, BROTH
ers, young farmers living north OF
~wn, were fatally injured last night
when their automobiles collided on a
narrow strip OF road. Both OF them
died this morning.
The machines crashed head-on when
they attempted to pass each other on
the road. The machine driven by
Howard turned over several times.
Other persons in the cars were not
injured.
Both of the Young men came here
recently from the east. Lee Goss IS
survived by his widow and one child,
Howard is survived by his widow.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-12-27
BOMBS PLACEDM
STATE CAPITOL
OF CALIFORNIA

Sacramento, Cal, Dec. 2O.--A let
ter saying that nine bombs had been
placed in the executive mansion, cap
itol building, police station and resi-
dences of two head officers of the
state" has been received by Gov
crnor William D. Stephens and turn
ed over to the police, it became
known today.
The letter demanded that $4,000
be placed in a rock pile presum-
ably near Oakland, Cal, December
81. at 5 o'clOCk.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-12-27
Section of Land Near COzad,
Neb., Sells for SIS, 900

Cozad, Ncb., Dec 26.-(Special Tel
Cgram. "a land deal was closed on
Monday, whereby A. T. Glass.
through the Taught Land and Loan
company OF this city, sold section
OF land five miles south Of Cozad to
{. {. Yeuter and II. W. Lewis for
$55,0O0 Mr.. Glass purchased this sec
ton of land for $4,000 y years ago.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-12-27
Red Cross Sale at PI|ger,
Neb., Nets More Than $1,000

Pilger, Ncb., Dec. 26.-~(Spccial)-
The Red Cross sale held last Satur-
day was one OF the greatest events in
the history OF this town The sale
netted $1,000. President Wilson'S pic
ture brought $l52 and a handkerchief
with Mrs. Wilson's autograph sold
for $8l. Don Cunningham Of Wayne
was the auctioncer. He donated his
snrriccA
Omaha daily bee., 1917-12-27
Wemyss Is Britain's
NelU First Sea Lord

London, Dec. 26.-Vice Admiral
Sir Roselyn Wemyss has been ap-
pointed first sea lord in succession
to Admiral Sir John r. Jellicoe. &C
cording to an official announcement
issued this evening.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-12-27
Funk (Neb.) Scores 100 Per
Cent in Xmas Red Cross Drive

Funk, Ncb., Dec. 26,-(Speciai)-
The Christmas campaign ior Red
cross membership results here: Popu-
lation, 150; membership, l3O; making
100 per cent.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-12-27
French and Russian Labor
Aqrees With Wilson'S Aims

Clcrmont- -Ferrand, France, Dec. 70,
AT its national conference here the
General Federation of Labor today
adopted almost unanimously resolu-
ton referring to the war aims set forth
by President Wilson. saying that the
purposes Of the Russian revolution
aries were virtually the same and dc
claring the position OF the French
workers could be expressed in similar
terms. The federation was instructed
to employ all its efforts to induce tie
French government to make a char
public statement of its conditions OF
peace.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-12-27

You can secure a maid, stcnogra-
phcr or bookkeepcr by using d Bee
Want Ad
Omaha daily bee., 1917-12-27

You can secure maid, stepgra-
pher or bookkeeper by using Bee
Want Ad.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-05-23

Most examination tablets have
Ten sheets. eurlin's has twenty
sheets. adv SO
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-05-23

men and women of this county in
the county court room on Saturday,
May 26th, next. at gao o'clock p. m.
for the purpose of inaagurating a
campaign for the sale OF these bonds
In our county. We ought to pur-
chase at least $4,000 of them at
par. and. will you be one to help in
this matter?
We must finance the government
or we shall fail, and il, peradyenture,
peace with Germany, we would have
10 fight that powerful government
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-05-23
JUNE 5 HOLIDAY
NOW THE PLAN
NOT THE ORDINARY HOLIDAY
WITH EMPHASIS ON MERRY
MAKING Is CLAIM.
Suspension of Business and Other
Undertakings While American
Manhood Is Registering
for Service.

The Council OF National Defense
has proposed that registration day,
June 5th, be observed as kind of
holiday, not one of great rejoicing
because American manhood is regis
tering for service in the great world
war. but as a kind OF welcome Ia n
serious spirit to those who accent
the service imposed by their coun-
try. The idea Of making the day a
holiday is to insure that no other
objects will be allowed to intrude
The plan proposed is more of a sus-
pension of business and rally
around the flag
A telegram received last nielYt by
Judge Dunlap, state chairman of the
National Defense Council. from the
national director gives instructions
as to the method OF procedure. It
reads as follows:
Washington. u. c., May 90, 1917.
pit, -. Is. Dunlap, Chairman,
Waxahachie Texas.
Council recommends registration
day be celebrated primarily as wei
come to those registering in serious
spirit. II should he kept as Regis
tration day, only distinguished from
ordinary holidays. No other objects
should be allowed to intrude. Elab-
crate and costly decorations should
be discouraged Spirit of volunteer
service should be foremost Cele-
bfation should center around regis
tration place. and those registering
especially distinguished; badge
should be given 70 those registering
Large evening meeting recommend
ed. Posters in foreign languages
should be broadly distributed among
foreign born. Government relies an
state council to take leading par,
W. s. CLIFFORD.
director Council Of National Defense
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-05-23

Home coming day will be obsery-
ed at Oak Branch the second sun
day in June Services vii be held
specially for the old people. There
will be reminiscent speeches from
the old settlers and others. Din
rer win be served on the ground
The public has an invitation TO at
tend and enjoy the day.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-05-23
anorr wAxaHAcH1ANs :
AND VISITORS IN CITY :
J AAA%A>A~AAeA~N

" G. bigger Is in Dallas today
Mrs. lack Hood went to Dallas
today
r. Noteworthy went to nailas
on business today.
". p. Joy Of Terrell visited ~
The city last night
Ren Knoeh made business trip
10 Dallas yesterday.
annie pipkins of Bristol was at
tending court here today.
4. Al. Hyde ~ sherman waited
ii the city last night
q. r. nay of Naeoeaoehes was
/ visitor here today.
r. III. conover Of IIillshoro was
visitor here last night.
j. M. Andrews and A. O. Andrews
ii Bristol we're here today.
Il. NJ. Johnston is home from
New Orleans for a visit with his
mother
Dudley Farris and Wallace Hem
Iry OF Ennis we're visitors here yes
terday.
Mrs. Howard Williams OF Waco is
visiting with her mother Mrs. Pc
tiers. in the city this week
Miss Jimmie Lee has gone to DEN
ton 10 attend the commencement ex-
Ieroises ut the Denton Normal
Mrs. r. Brady returned from New
Orleans where she attended the
Southern Baptist general convention.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. L. Morris and
Miss Francis Lee Morris of Dallas
vere visitors in the city last night,
AIRS. r. p. Grimes of stephenyille
has returned TO her home after Wis
lit with her cousin, Mrs. " H. Griz-
zard
r. w. Getzendaner, Ed DuBose
and D. W. Sims will leave early to-
morrow for Stanmire lake where
they viii spend a few DAYS fishing.
Mrs. John NJ. Harrison and Mrs.
4. NJ. Deik went to Greenyille to-
day to attend the graduation exer-
eises Of the Kirkley school, where
their sons. John Harrison and Ewel
Deik. are members OF the class.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-05-23
LIBERTY LOAN BONO
SALE MEET SATURDAY

by authority of the secretary OF
the treasury | have been Amounted
county chairman for the purpose o.,
selling as many as possible of the
i4oeFiy Loan Bonds in Ellis county
aud wish to ask the corporation
Of every liberty loving patriot IN
Ellis county in this matter.
wish 10 have a large renreson,o
i've meeting OF the citizens Of FlBs
county, composed of the patriot,c
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-05-23

alone. This would eost billions
money, and possibly millions d i
flower Of the country IN young ID
VIII you come and take irsss
in this matter. and lets hug as d,
as possible Of these bonds
W. NJ. T'IDEELI.
County Judge. Ellis County I'D
Chairman.
L. D. Lasswell vii! 20 to Do
tomorrow to attend 4 meeting
the Liberty Loan executive u
mittee.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-05-23
promises a splendid yield. He said

promises a splendid yield. He saId
by reason OF the war people In the
Midlothian country had in more feed
Of every kind and less cotton and
the farmers were glad Of it. for the
high prices we're worth the effort
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-05-23
Howard Garvin and wife and Mrs

Eva Garvin OF near Midlothian We're
the guests OF r d. Myers and fam
ily on East Marvin avenue Tuesday.
Mr.. Garrin reports wheat aud oats
locking good in his community and
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-05-23
} NEWS ITEMS OF THE CITY y
, TOLD IN BRIEF FORM y
: . 80 . . . . . = : .

Clutches and Trusses. Curlin's.
adv 81
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-05-23

Mrs. 81 J. Oliver has returned
from visit with her son, jess
Oliver. on the Anderson ranch.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-05-23

A news story handed into this
office just before press time yester-
day said Mrs. r A. Ganaway of the
Mountain Peak community had un-
dergone most painful operation TO
have q wisdom tooth removed and
that 1t was necessary TO keep her
under the influence OF gas anes-
thetie for many hours while the
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-05-23

tooth was drilled out, but this proved
to be an error. The woman suffer-
ed most circulating pains for many
hours. but the operation OF removing
the tooth required not more than
fifteen or twenty minutes, and she
was not under the influence OF gas
for a longer time.
On account OF the illness Of Mrs.
Peters sister. her recital viii NOT
he held at the library tomorrow
night.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-05-23

A letter to Billie Beafdeu from
lis brother. John NJ BeaFden.
states that the writer has been pro-
noted from sharp shooter to
commissioned officer in the United
States marines. He is now located
at Philadelphia.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-05-23

Mrs, W. 4. Cox viii begin her
summer term OF music on FRIDAY,
Jane 3. studio 6l1 Monroe street.
Old phone S55. adv bspd
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-11-25
Thanksgiving Prices on Mems and Boys Cloth
ing and Furnishings
Mems Hats at $2.95

One lot of mems felt hats, in
green, brown, tan and all
black; all styles that are cor
rect for fall and winter.
regular 81 values. Special
for next three days at $2.95
Mems Hats at $4.45
One lot of mems hats in
genuine velour; shades of
green and black; sizes ga
to 71a; all the latest blocks.
Regular Sc value. Special for
next three days at. .$4.45
Stetson Hats at $4
One lot Of John B. Stetson
hats, in neuUa and all, black.
Regular So values. Special
for next three days at. 81
Boys Suits
Our line of Boys Clothing is
complete in both sizes and
styles. They are the Manly
suits that will delight the
heart of every boy; excellent
in quality of fabric and well
tailored. Here are the
prices for next three days
Boys $3.50 Suits at. $3.50
Boys $3.50 Suits at. .$5.75
Boys $1,000 Suits at. $3.50
Boys $3.50 Suits at. $40
Boys SIS Suits at. .$11.5O
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-11-25
Mems Suits at $9.95

One lot of Mems Suits, in
worsteds and fancy mix
lures; very we'll made and
styles that are the latest this
81 son. Suits that are worth
SIS. Special for today only
at $9.95
Mems Overcoats at $19.85
These Overcoats are all new
arrivals and are in regular
top coat models; very dressy
models; made of fine grade
thibet in shades of gray and
dark Oxford. Finely and
elegantly tailored. Regular
$27.50 values. Special for
next three days at. .$19.85
Mems Overcoats at $12.45
Made of Irish Frieze and
Astrakhan collars, in black
and Oxford shades; coats
that are very finely made
and suitable for business or
dress wear. Regular $40
values. For the next three
days selling at .$12.45
Boys Mackinaws, $4.45
One lot of Boys Mackinaws,
ages 3 to 10 years, in range
of shades and>r ids; a real
$3.50 value. Special for next
three days at choice. .$4.45
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-11-25
Millinery Trin,Din

Our entire assortment of
millinery trimmings, in
Guiding burnt goose. os-
trich and pheasant, will
be offered for the next
three days at specially
reduced prices.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-11-25
Separate Skirts at
$3.50

In this lot of S eparat t e
dress skirts there are
about 25 different models
with a full range of sizes;
fashioned of wool serges.
This seasons m o d e ! S;
skirts that are worth S.
and Sc. Priced to clean up
at, your choice 1920
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-11-25
COrsage Bouquets

The millinery department
makes a specially of filling
orders for corsage bouquets.
Made according to your in
dividual wishes and Yquire-
mentS.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-11-25
SpeciaL on Tan,s

A very large showing of
tams for women, misses and
children, in all the differ
ent colors and styles that
the market produces. Priced
special for next three days
at ..........$1.95 To $3.50
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-11-25
New Arrivals in Waists
at $1.29

There are 21 dozen in this lot
and they are very special
purchase from one of the fore
most waist designers and man
ufacturers. We bought them
at price way below market
value. Materials of white
poplin, batiste and voiles, tail
ored and fancy models of the
very latest styles; all sizes;
regular $1.75 values. Special
while they last at, your
cnolce SI.Z9
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-11-25
Mems Flannel Shirts

In gray, khaki and blue; reg
ular styles and all sizes;
collars attached, just the
quality fo, cold weather
wear. Priced for next three
days at
$l.75, 81, $2.45 and So
Mems Dress Shirts at 79c
One lot of Mems Dress Shirts
in the newest patterns and
stripes; all sizes; soft and
stiff cuffs. Shirts that are
worth 81. Special for next
three days at choice. .79c
81 Mems Shirts at $1.45
Our entire stock of Mems
regular So dress shirts, in
fine grade shirting mater
ials; large range of patterns
and colorings; all sizes;
French and stiff cuffs. Spe-
cial for next three days
dC SI.45
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-11-25
Percale, Yard 19c

1000 yards of 32-inch per-
Gales, very good quality;
light grounds with many diff
ferent colorings. Bought
under a special purchase and
regular 25c yard values.
Special while it lasts at, per
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-11-25
House Dresses at CSC

One lot of Women's House
Dresses. Materials of good
quality percale, in stripes,
checks and figures; most all
colors; short and long
sleeves, high and low necks.
Regular $3.50 value. Special
while they last at 80. Csc
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-11-25
Special Thanksgiving Prices on Footwear
of Style and Quality

Women's Queen Quality
boots; 9l2-inch tops; in
shades of gray, wn,
champagne and other pop
ular colors. Shoes that are
regularly sold at SIS, SIG.
For next three days your
st''ee ss $3.50
Women's Queen Quality
black nurse shoes; in fine
kid, lace styles; high arch.
Made especially for nurses.
Special for next three &C
days at .........!... DO
White reignskin, high arch,
special at ;. $3.50
Women's Queen Quality
9l2-inch top boots; in shoe
soap kid; French kid and
patents. All are very cor
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-11-25

Distinctive Coats Now Reduced
to $19.65
One lot WON en- s and
misses coats; about fifty
in the assortment. Mate
rials of cloth, plush, bo-
livia, kerseys and broad
cloth; large two and three
way collars. In all the de-
sirable shades. You are
sure to find a satisfactory
choice in style and. color
ings. Coats worth $50.
Special while they last
at :. 1896
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-11-25
Silk Shirts at $3.50

One lot of Mems Silk Shirts,
in fancy stripes and novelty
patterns; all sizes; shirts
that will make a very nice
c h r istmas remembrance.
Regular $3.50 value. Special
next three days. :. $3.50
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Mems Work Shoes

Mems regular work shoes in all sizes
go for next three days as follows
Regular $3.50 values for .&95
Regular $500 values for -. :. 1875
Regular $4.OO values for ..... .$3.45
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Mems Shoes and Boots

mems Shoes and Boots
Mems work shoes and heavy 1S-inch
boots go at following prices for next
three days
Regular $11 and $12 values for 1915
Regular $40 values for ..... $500
Regular $3.50 values for .S5.95
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-11-25

rect and stylish models.
Priced for next three days
at
S. 81 SO
Misses shoes in brown mill
tary lasts will be sold for
next three days as follows:
$40 values at :. $500
$3.50 values $3.50
Misses shoes in all black
feathers; military lasts and
nine-inch tops. Regular
$3.50 values. Special for
next three days CT
at OC
Misses school shoes; in lace
and button styles; full range
of sizes, from 212 to z; reg
ular So values. Special for
st ahfee days .S3.45
=
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-11-25

TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THESE OFFERINGS AND
OF THE THINGS YOU NEED FOR THANKSGIVING
AND OTHER OCCASIONS. MAKEOUT YOUR GIFT
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-11-25

Boys and girls shoes in
large assortments; very fine
grade feathers; all sizes;
values that are exceptional
for next three CD OK
days at $2.45 to- epO.CC
Mems King Quality shoes in
kangaroo; straight, English
and swing lasts; in browns
and blacks. For dress or
street wear. Special next
st three days $3.50
Mems King Quality shoes in
gunmetal, button or lace
styles; very stylish and
dressy. These shoes are
service producers. Special
for next three days at CT
s6 and ..............0 ~
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-11-25

ABE FOR MONDAY, TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY IS GIVEN
ASONABLE MERCHANDISE THAT IS ALL OF THE VERY BEST
'Y-AND IN MANY INSTANCES ARRIVALS OF THE PAST
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-02-22

There are 57,272 blind in the United
States.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-02-22
FIVE TORPEDO BOATS
ORDERED TO MEMPHIS

A flotilla of five torpedo boats has
been ordered to proceed to Memphis,
according to information received at
the local recruiting office, says the
Nashville Banner
The order is not intended as war
measure, and the boats are not expect
ed to guard the city. The destroyers
will serve as a means of stimulating
the recruiting service Of the navy, and
will enable those interested to see an
actual fighting ship. During their
stay some Of the vessels will be in
operation and target shooting will be
feature.
Owing to the condition of the river,
no vessels can be sent to Nashville
and the residents here will be denied
the privilege extended to their neigh
bors in Memphis. The whole state is
under the supervision Of Lieut.. M. c.
Dolan, of the local station, and it is
expected that the measures adopted
by the government win greatly in
crease the number of recruits from
Tennessee.
The time Of arrival viii necessarily
depend upon the condition of the Mis-
sissippi river and will probably be
some time in March or April. The
recruits secured will be either sent
to the local office or taken directly on
the vessels for enlistment.
The torpedo boat destroyers which
the Memphis people viii see are 900
feet long, rs feet wide and have a
speed Of IS miles an hour. They in
clude the well known Monaghan.