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The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1918-10-16

citation by the men under this COM
mand.
''The American Y. M. C. A. stepped
in at the right time and undertook to
complete this hut and look after the
welfare of our men. The results
speak for themselves. At this depot,
American and British troops are
working side by side and it is owing
to the splendid organization of the
Y. M. c.. A. they are able to take their
recreation together, which has large
" contributed to the excellent fusion
of both forces in every possible way.
(Signed) Warwick R. Wright,
Lieutenant Colonel"
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1918-10-16

in letter sent to each fund individ-
ual member of the Society urges that
they subscribe to this fund which does
not consist of any other securities
than Liberty Bands of the 4th Loan,
so that cash subscription of $780,
OOO'may be made to the 4th Liberty
Loan which will constitute the 'nu-
cIeus of pernlent fund. The letter
whichais signed by Mr.. Charles Stew.
art Dawson, Chairman of the Board
of Trustees; Mr.. Henry C. Quinby,
Chairman OF the Executive Commit
tse; Robert Appleton, Treasurer, and
Mi. H. Z. Craig. the Secretary of the
society rlads:
Tie American Defence Society
purposes a continued existance after
the war, and while its (m .4ediate)
war aims" are of imperative present
Importance it's "after the war''aims
are even actually of greater import
ance. for the future-when the war is
won> To these ends it mast nave per-
manent fund as a foundation. It is not
willing that such fund should be in
vested II Or consist of any other Sc
cumties than the Liberty Loan Bonds
of the United States. 1t therefore
desires that each Of its individual
members shall forward at once to the
Treasurer Of the Society such sum of
money as hey reasonably can, to en-
able cash subscription of $25O,O00
to the 9th Liberty Loan"Bonds to
constitute the nucleus of the perma-
nent fund. The after the war aims of
the Society are: (1) A continuation
of rigid suppression of German pro-
paganda; (2) A continuation of the
non-teach;ng of German in schools;
(3) Government cooperation with
business; a. The protection of labor
against cheap German labor and
goods; 81 The protection of labor a.
gainst low-c'ass immigration; (6)
The constant inculcation of American
ideals; G) The raising of the quail
ficat'ons for naturalization; (8) The
repression Of the preaching ideals;
(9) Americanization of foreigners
and foreign settlements in the United
States; G0) The maintenance CT our
merchant marines; QD Universal
military training for youth; (12) The
raising of the standard of citizenship
through the idsal of service; G3)
The accountability of all public SER
wants; 04 Sound money and con-
servatioa banking ideals"
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1918-10-16
FINANCING A WAR.

Adam Smith was, in his day, the
worlds greatest political economist.
Many of Il Q principles laid down in
his "Wealtk of Nations" are so funda-
mentally sound that they will stand
for all time. But Smith was opposed
to the issuance Of interest bearing
government securities. He character
lied this system Of funding" as "a
pernicious practice that weakens ev-
cry government which adopts it,"
This was perfectly true at that time.
1t isn't true today; particularly in the
case of the United States, which is
securing all it's funds within its own
domain and issuing its securities to
its own people. The money that is Dor
rowed from the people is Immediately
returned to them THROUGH tho chan
nels of trade. When the time comes
to redeem the bonds the money which
will have been collected from the peo-
pie and placed in fund for this pur-
pose will be returned to the people in
payment for their bonds Thus tn is
suance of SIX billion dollars worth of
bonds doesn't detract one dollar from
the actual wealth of the country, as
long as the bonds are sold within the
United States and the proceeds spent
within this country, as the bulk of
it is.
But all that aside, the money must
be raised. The United States is in
big war, the prosecution of which en-
tails big expense. On the outcome of
the war depends the future prosperity
and wellbeing not only of this coun-
try but of the world. And on the re-
Spouse of the people to the govern
ment's call for funds depends the out
come of the war.
A few more days and subscriptions
to the fourth liberty loan will be
closed. If at that time the amount
asked for shall not have been raised
there will be cause for national sor-
row. Considering the enormous wealth
of the county and the wholly unso1f-
ish and glorious nature of the cause,
such an outcome would be nothing
short of national disgrace.
Not that it will happen. We are
sure that it won't. The American
l. r
gency of this kind, and we can't afford
to fail now.
Saturday is the day for the supreme
and final effort. For the safety of
our boys at the front, for the preser-
walton of the nations credit and good
name, and for the winning of the war,
we must not fail in this essential
thing we have set ourselves to do.
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1918-10-16
The Honor Roll
4th Liberty Loan

Laura E. Frye
Martha Albaugh
j. K. Peterson
AIDA f. Albaugh
!. P. Al5augh
Ed O'Cramer
Mrs. Leila B. Chidester
Mrs. L. L. Lucas
Raymond Daniel
Mary H. Hope
Arthur Z. Kroner
Mrs. N. E. Patten
Mrs. C. D. Stinson
7. G. Nixon
J. H. Henderson
IGa E. S 'auson
Alice Julia Knowles /
Mary E. Gibson
W. j. Burts
Arthur Finder
Mary Fowler
Bessie Fulton
W. S. Milne
/ J. Beicher
Line G, Green
Jpfa ] Gregg
Mrs S. S. Whitney
Lon S, Fernald
J. W. Osterhout e,
Mildred S. Arvanitis
Elroy w. Neate
Zoah +, Campbell
J. NJ. Young
W. c. Worrell
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1918-10-16
DEMAND FOR ORANGES
DESULT OF EPIDEMIC
tConCinued from page i:

market in any quantity; but it is re-
ported that growers everywhere
through the state are working in
great haste to get out all possible
shipments to supply the unusual de-
mand.-Tampa Tribune.
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1918-10-16
UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA
Gainesville

Military Training under Army officers
Courses in Arts and Sciences, Agri-
culture, Chemical, Civil, Electrical,
and Mechanical Engineering, Law,
Teachers College.
{ Tuition Free. Send for catalog.
A.. A. MIIRPHREE, President.
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1918-10-16

Mildred 5. ArvanltiS
Elroy w. Neate
Zoah +. Campbell
J. VI. Young
W. c. Worrell
Charlie Russell
Esther I4ovitz
Laura NJ. Grammer.
Green V. Fuguitt
John L .Heitz
L D. Vinson
Leila NJ. Vinson
Dr. Grace Whitford
DR.. H. E. Whitford
S+avros N. Sakellarides
George D. Hartofilakas
c. G. Tulumaris
E M"c"enaris Shipbuilding Corpo-
ration.
George P. Macrenaris
Maria c. Giomneskis
Erini G. Giomneskis
Costas G. Giomneskis
Michael c. Giomneskis
George K. Bitros
A. Cradle
John H. Tyre
Harry Shaw & Co.
c. NJ. Meyers
Mrs. NJ. F. Cadwallader
Harry T, Kypreas
Rev. Soraphim Stelides
Maud G. Rogers
Alice J. Petzold
Mona Thompson
Clara Sievers
Frank NJ. Miglis
Charley F. Miglis
T. J. Petzold
Sofia C. Arfanidou
Loula c. Arfanidou
Helen En1,n. Macrenaris.
]. c. Swallow
Willis Castaing
B. c.. Mayo
R. " Goodwin
H. F. Pent
Louis Howard Juillerat
A. F. Smith
H. B. Pattishall
Robert J. Williford
Nicholas A. Peronis
Fotns Ellen
Harry McCreary
Polly Mobley Teter
Locke Gutherie
Ada C. Fernald
Frank S. Davis
Conrad G. Henberger Jr.
Lydia Tinny Linnell
Charles Samuel Linnell
Lydia Johnson Linnell
Spiro Tessas
Samuel G. Lehman
Louie S. Styles
B. R. Cause
A. Crandon =
w. T. SAWYER
Ruben Cause
J. A. Underwood
John Johus
Lasker & Bernstein
Emily V. Albaugh
Anna Florence Lenfestey
Panagiotis X. Anastassas
]. w. Alderman
M. E Holland
Martha Fernald
Earl Lowe
Marion Lowe
A. NJ. Lowe
C. c. ParnuNn
A. E. Gammage
John Castroun's
F. M. Wharton
Herman Schorrfele
Tarpon Springs Lodge F. & A. NJ.
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1918-10-16
DEFENSE SOCIETY
URGES MEMBERS TO
BUY LIBERTY BONDS
Will Continue Work After the War
Announcement Made of "After-

For purpose of aiding the Fourth
Liberty Loan, the American Defence
Society today makes announcement
of its future after-the-war" aims for
which permanent fund is needed and
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1918-10-25

With the Fourth Liberty Loan
drive out the way, the next e.
vent Of supreme Importance is
the general election November
5, 1918. The voters of Lafay-
cite county are singularly for
tunate in having candidates
whose public service has been
of a very high order. Many of
the Democratic candidates are
asking for a second term, and it
to be hoped that each one will
succeed in his ambition, as the
respective offices could not be in
better keeping. The other candi-
dates who are not holding Office,
are men Of superior ability and
trustworthiness and should re-
ceive the united support of the
Lafayette county voters. In fact,
every candidate on the Demo-
cratic ticket, from senator in
congress to township constable
should be elected by handsome
maiorities.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1918-10-25
ROGER BRUMFIELD
DIES OF WOUNDS
Private Roger T. Brumfeld Vol
unteered in Company "a"

ftAtN ANOtsNl l. HI hlllilNlh VI
unteered in Company "a"
1t is reported by the War De-
partment that Roger T. Brum-
field died in France, August
27, from wounds received in ac-
ton. September % his parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles c. Brum-
field, 1913 Freeman Ave-, Kan
sas City, Kansas, were notified
that Roger had been severely
wounded August &c.
Private Brumfeld was employ
ed at Settlers Market when Com
pany "a" was being recruited.
He was among the first to vol
unteer, and left here with the
company August II, 1917.
Besides his parents he is sur
vived by four sisters: Alma,
May, Morean and Corean, and
two brothers: John and Marvin
Brumfeld.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1918-10-25
Fritchett- -Kessinger.

Mr.. w. A. Fitchett of this city,
and Miss Ina Kessinger of
Breckenridge, Mo-, were married
Saturday afternoon at 3:15 O.
clock at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Homer Chambers, 1913
Franklin Street.
The bride for several years has
been teaching school in this
county, and this year was en-
gagged at the Locust Grove
school. The groom belongs to a
well known family of this county
and enjoyes a splendid reputa-
ton. They will make their home
on the Sam Barnett farm, about
four miles southeast Of Lexing-
ton.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1918-10-25
STATE BOARD OF HEALTH
SAYS, STAY CLOSED"
Believed to be the Best Method
to Prevent Spread of Flu"

Replying to a communication
of Aull & Aull, attorneys for
the Board of Education, the
State Board Of Health says we
are persuing the proper course
to prevent the spread of infiuen-
"a.
The letter follows:
81 beg to acknowledge receipt
Of your letter of the 10Th inst.
in which you relate the existing
conditions in your city.
| will briefly state that the
State Board of Health considers
it advisable to dispense with
public gatherings and close the
schools in your city as long as
a case Of influenza exists in your
city. Inasmuch as this disease is
epidemic throughout the entire
country, it is reasonable to as
sumo that this is the disease,
with its numerous complica-
tions, that you have at the pres
ent time.
As for Wentworth Military A
cademy and the Central College
for Women, it is advisable to
continue the present method of
restricting their students, to the
grounds of the institutions and
restrict the public as you have
stated.
Reports were received this
morning from throughout the
state which indicate that the
height of the epidemic has not
yet been reached and we woulc
respectfully urge that your city
authorities continue the rigiC
regulations until information is
sent out from this Office that i
iS oonc' t ~ l--ufo foY +bo 20 ~
a. Z SIS and publ,
places.
Thanking you for your infor
nation in the matter and assur
ing you Of our appreciation Of
your cooperation, | beg to re-
main
Very truly yours,
George H. Jones,
Secretary
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1918-10-25
Very truly yours,
George H. Jones,
Secretary.
Six More Deaths in HigginsviIle.

Six More Deaths in Higginsville.
Since our issue of last week
six more deaths have occurred
in Higginsville from influenza.
1t is reported, however, that the
epidemic is abating and that
those who are at present infiict-
ed are convalescing.
The recent deaths:
Leo Summers, age "a years,
son Of Mr.. and Mrs. John Sum-
mers, died Friday, October 18.
Zelpha Butler, age 10 years,
daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. w, D.
Butler, died Saturday, October
10.
Julia Blue (col.) died Satur-
day, October 19.
Edith f. Schowengerdt, age
5, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Ed
ward Schowengerdt, died Sun
day. October 20.
Mrs. Rebecca Morris, dice
Sunday, October 20.
Mrs. c, Y. Allison, died Mon.
day, October 81.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1918-10-25
81 sAYETTE COUNTY
TOES THE MARK
Quota of the Fourth Liberty
Loan, S1,421,OOO Fully
Subscribed.

Lafayette County has again
come to the scratch and accom-
plisher what many though i'm
possible-subscribing for ST.
421,000 of the Fourth Liberty
Loan Bonds. This quota was al
most staggering in its magni-
tude, when its was considered
that it was two and a half times
larger than the preceding loan.
But we have learned that the
selling of government bonds
bearing 4A%o interest is prin-
cipally a matter of education and
not of Prussianized methods.
We as a people have had very
little to do with government
bonds. The government has
from time to time foated small
loans, but for such small a.
mounts that a few of the mon
ey centers were able to handle
the whole issue. This loan, S6,-
000,000,000, has been fully sub
scribed and the people of Lafay-
cite County have done their part
nObly.
1t was thought for a time that
the epidemic might interfere,
and may have to some extent,
but individual work supplanted
all or most Of what might have
been accomplished around a
band and a speakers platform.
AS time passed it became evi-
dent that the great majority of
the people were alive to the sit
uatiOn and that the call would
not go unheeded. The Women'S
organization made a canvass OF
the city during the final week
and secured subscriptions to the
amount of $42.150.
Bring on your quotas While
we are of the opinion that La
fayette county's quotas are too
high and out of proportion witt
her sister counties, we will dc
our best in the best possible way
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1918-10-25
A Death in Concordia.

Herbert Schrieman of Concor-
dia, son of DR.. and Mrs. Schrie-
man of that place died Saturday
morning at II o'clock. Funeral
was held Monday afternoon at
$3.50 at Concordia. His death
was caused by influenza.
Why break your back peering
into a low oven? Get Coles High
Oven Range. 1t makes your
work easy.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1918-10-25

Death of Mrs. Susan NJ. Williams
The death of Mrs. Susan Mary
Williams, mother of DR.. Z. Nj.
Williams, occurred Friday after
noon at $3.50 o'clock at her hom m-e,
Central College.
Mrs. Williams was born in
Pike county, Missouri, January
81, 1929, and lived almost ninet Y
years. On January Is, 1847, She
was married to Jacob WilliamS.
She was the mother Of ten chill
dren, seven Of whom surviv e
her. as follows: DR.. John Will
Jams, Moab, Utah; Mrs. Emm- q
Van Noy, Los Angeles, Cal.
Mrs. Sue Sweet, Santa Ana, Cal.
Jacob D. Williams, San Francis
co, Cal. Mrs. w. J. Branstetter-,
Madras, Oregon; Rev. S. M. Will
Jams, Denver, Col, and DR.. Z.
M. Williams, of Lexington.
Such are the simple notation
of life Of unusual length, GOV
ering a period of world history
unsurpassed. An intimate re
view Of the years would include
a resume Of noble Christian SER
vice rendered in a quiet and dig
nifed manner. She was a. mem
Der of the Methodist church for
many years and lived consistent -
ly and devotedly under it's pre-
cepts.
The last few years of the life
Of Grandmother Williams, as she
was lovingly called, were spent
with DR.. Williams family at
Central College, and the positive
impression of goodness and a
well spent life were impressed
upon every member of the Col
lege household. Her unusually
alert mind preserved its keen
perception to the end of the way.
Her interest in every friend and
the many world problems of the
present were actively alive to
the day of death. Her years at
Che oi3avel uJre az benedic-
tion to those who knew her.
A short funeral service was
held at the College Saturday
morning. The remains, accom-
S. M. Williamsshrdlu shrdul hrd
panied by two of her sons, DR..
Z. NJ. and Rev S. NJ. Williams.
were then taken to Curryville.
Pike county, for burial.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1918-10-25
Herbert Shire Dies of PneumO
MIA Following Influenza.


Herbert Shire, son Of Mr.. and
Mrs. William Shire, died Sunday
morning at 7:45 O'Clock at the
home on Lafayette Street, af-
tern an illness of about ten days
of Influenza followed by pneu-
monia.
Herbert Shire was born in this
city January 3, 1898. For the
past two years he had been en-
ployed at the postoffice as sub
stitute clerk and special messen-
ger. Besides his parents, he is
survived by four brothers and
one sister, namely: John and
Miss Nellie Shire, San Pedro,
Calf, Williams Shire Of this
city, Ned Shire Of Kansas City,
and Harry Shire, now with the
army in France.
The funeral was held frUn,
the home of his parents Tues
day afternoon at 2 O'Clock. Rev
R. L. Cowan conducted the SER
vices.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1918-10-25
Ernest NJ. Bell Dies in England.

Ernest NJ. Bell Dies in England.
Mr. and Mrs. f. f. Bell of this
city, have been notified by the
War Department that their son,
Ernest M. Bell died of pneumo-
MIA on September 10, 1918, in
England.
Private Bell was 26 years Of
age. Besides his parents, he is
survived by four brothers and
four sisters.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1918-10-25
Company "A" Boys Wounded.

Company "A" Boys Wounded.
A letter has been received
from Corp. John Riley, Company
AZ stating that he had been
slightly wounded.
James E. Geraughty, son of
Thomas Geraughty, and a mem
Der of Company "a" writes
from a hospital in France that
he has been slightly wounded,
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1918-10-25

Capt. M. c. Chambers, U. S.
Marine Corps, and his bride ar
rived Sunday evening for a visit
with Capt. Chambers parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. A. Chambers.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1918-10-25
Henry H. Pierce Wounded.

IVIITy IT. IItTCe WOunded.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ben Pierce have
been notified that their son.
Henry H. Pierce, was wounded in
action about August 26th. Pri-
vate Pierce Joined the regular
army about a year ago.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1918-10-25
Brought Here For Burial.

The body of Frank Woods, who
died in Kansas City Monday
was brought to Lexington We'd
nesday morning for burial,
which took place direct from the
train.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1918-10-25

Capt. VIM. StOnestreet Wounded
A recent communication from
Capt. VIM. Stonestreet states
that he has recovered from
wounds received in action. He
had two ribs broken by shrap-
mel.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1918-10-25

Lieut.. Roy D. Baker Wounded.
Lieut.. Roy D. Baker Of Com
pany M, 14Oth infantry has been
reported wounded in action on
October 3rd. Lieut. Baker was
employed at GRAFT Bros. when
Company A was organized. He
left here with Company A in
August, 1917, as a sergeant.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1918-10-25
Service of Four Minute Men.


During the Fourth Liberty
Loan Drive the 4-Minute Men
of Lexington reached audien-
ces amounting to nearly 10000
people. There were twelve speak
ers. There are seventy 4-Minute
Men in Lafayette county, and
$4,000 in the United States.
They reached thousands of peo-
pie daily, speaking in theatres,
shows, churches, schools and all
other ready made audiences.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1918-10-25
Y MEr-g LEAVE FOR
BERLIN VIA TEXAS

Entain ed This Morning. Left
On Los-al Freight For Sedalia.
SiXty-two men entrained Mon
day TO r Camp Bowie, near
Fort W orth, Texas, to begin
training for the hike to Berlin.
In this contingent were all that
remainesI from the first registra-
tim Of -June 5, 1917, some from
the second registration and a
few from the last registration.
The roll:
John A shby Lexington
Willie - Bischoff, Higginsville
Theodore f. McComb, Odessa.
Willie ~ Meyer, Higginsville
Gustav A. Kipp, Corder
Sam r. Jones, Waverly
Joseph L. Page, Lexington
Oswald f. W. Buhlig, Corder
Otto II Marth, Concordia
Gustav Getting, Concordia
Banner T. Waller, Camden
Walter II. Soendker, Wellington
William r. Nelson, Wellington
Ernest ~. F. Sellmeyer, Hig,
Thomas c. Hackley, Odessa
Higony Hnous ]. Miller, Dover
Pierre LeNoach, Lexington
John r. Danner, Wellington
Harley W. H. Hindersman, Well.
Tony Faust, Lexington
Irwin FL erking, Concordia
William N. Parker, Higginsville
John f. Palmer, Lexington
Herbert Huels, Concordia
Edwin , Rehkop, Concordia
Allen RSYan, Wellington
Richard E. Fieth, Higginsville
George II Roede, Napoleon
Louis Fl j. Tieman, Alma
Claude -. Downing, Odessa
Otto II. Memershagen, Hig.
julius l. Lock, Dover
Louis c. Dieckman, Waverly
Edwin -. Brockman, Alma
Ora +, Wagner, Higginsville
EnAo Snotte, Lexington
Harry c. Stoener, Wellington
David W Mansell, Napoleon
Edward q. Mark, Lexington
Harley barker, Wellington
Alvin LEedemann. Concordia
Arthur EVillenbrock, Concordia
Rudolph A. Paschal, Corder
Hobart L. Fippin, Higginsville
Walter =. Swain, Corder
Walter u. Matthews, Odessa
Harry BArker Odessa
Gustav l.. Buschmeyer, Concor.
Aloph Stuenkel. Concordia
Jefferson s. Harris, Corder
Eugene Robmett, Odessa
William NJ. Whitley, Lexington
Jane, A Wilson, Lexington
Paul G.. francis, Camden
Arthur ~. Sandring, Lexington
Albert smell, Lexington
Harry W C, Schmidt, Alma.
Albert l. Johnson, Jr,, Wavery
Homer ". Boswell, Corder
William -. England Weverly
Leo Il. X I.oencke, Concordia
Roy T. Ellington, Kngsville.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-02-15
Our Blue-Eyed Soldiers

The correspondent of s Outh American
newspaper saw the first American soldiers arrive
in Paris. The impression they made on him is
indicated by the following excerpt from the In
ter America
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-02-15
INDIANA'S PART IN THE WAR

INDIANAPOLIS, Feb. 14.--Indiana' S
part in the war was succintly set forth
in statement read at the meeting of
the state council of defense today 1t
was prepared as the answer of Gov
ernor Goodrich to an inquiry from
George Creel, chairman of the public
information bureau at Washington
city, who wished to ascertain the state
OF public opinion toward the war in
different parts of the country. The
statement is as follows:
]. Number of volunteers for the
regular army, 25.14s sent forward;
1854 accepted up to February 5, 1918.
(Note: Quota in April CALL $4,000
2. Number of volunteers for the
navy, 4,516 up to February 5, 1918.
Mote: Called on for 500 apprentice
seamen. More than 1000 obtained up
to date.)
3. Number of volunteers for the
marine corps. Ell accepted. (Note:
Indiana is very largely represented
by old enlistments in this branch.)
4. Present enlisted strength of ma
tional guard, 10.417. April /, 1917, the
national guard strength was 300.
Gain from beginning of the war to
August call. 1917. Mote: Three regi-
ments of state militia have been or
gained for home guard duty and
now are training and receiving equip
ment. States sedentary militia called
to action by executive proclamation
has organized more than $50 com