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The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1916-06-24
The Big Four in Lecturers

Four splendid manhood of Orators
They whose have formed
of Affairs.
I
OF
O smayb e relied upon o o
in vuea noincea in os to
hey last
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1916-06-24

Baptist Notes.
1000 a. m. Sunday School
HOO a. m. Preaching
700 o. m. B. Y. P. U.
700 o. m. Juniors
500 o. m. Preaching
Wednesday, 500 p. m. Prayer meet
ing.
You are welcome to all these services.
Rev. Edward o. Rogers,
Pastor.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1916-06-24

Brothers whe look enough alike to be
mistaken one for another have the dis
advantage of being accused Of each
others misdemeanors.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1916-06-24
THINKLETS
iBy HARRY sTocKl

~
iBy HARRY sTocKl
The man whe propAesiss weather in
Kansas, Is either stranger or fssl-
Everyone makes mistakes. He who
profits by his mistakes Is the gamer, in
more than one sense OF the word
Every one admires the person who Is
courteous. And people learn 70 dis
tingUish the gold from the dross.
True courtesy is the desire To lend
services without thought of return or
recompense.
If YOU would better your community,
If you would better yourself, rub el-
bows with every one. Highest or low
est, all can give you ideas and inspir-
atoms to do the things you would.
Some good music, art or good liter
ature along with the humdrum of life,
makes life more worth living.
Recently, a Senator remarked IN a
speech that If he had his way, school
| should be taught six months only, and
] NOEh NC SUBSTITUTED luz O4E 1UO1EIu
! ideas Of recreation Wrong again, Sen
/ ator. Work is the big thing of life,
but the thread of recreation must run
through the warp, else our eyes become
+ blinded by the strain of the one color.
! No matter the person, no matter
their station, no matter their work, II
one cannot meet another on common
ground, friendship has lost some Of its
! effectiveness.
The man or city or community gain
| ing its first position Of Importance is al
ways impressed unproportionately with
/ its Importance.
Spite Is one OF the most virulsnt Of
poisons, destroying by its action all
sense of right and wrong.
! If you don't believe a woman can
keep q secret, ask her age.
This column does not pretend to write
of women for the reason that we would
not understand what We were talking
about.
From observation, the ones enjoying
auto rides are the ones having car and
taking others, not so fortunate, along.
If one wishes to know the population
Of small town, just 90 70 the station
! when the evening train arrives and
count them.
The great difference between the
professional man and the laboring man
is the feeling of the professional.
o
The man who takes pride in paying
his honest debts is to be commended.
But it should not be lauded above any
other duty.
If business were as far behind the
times as our laws, the country would
experience q financial depression IN
equalled in history.
A man is improving his opportunities
when he sets his watch ahead to keep
up with the world.
Brothers whe look enough alike to be
mistaken one for another have the dis
advantage of being accused Of each
! others misdemeanors.
/ Prices are advancing steadily. So are
wages, ideas, civilizations, customs,
manners and thoughts IAN optoziEt
| Is one who thinks the high cost Of living
/ Is worth the Drice -
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1916-06-24

I:UU o. m. EpWOTEn LEAGUE.
800 o. m. Preaching.
7:3O o. m, Wednesday Prayer meet
ing.
Last Sunday 286 were present at
Sunday School.
The Sunday morning subject 'Why
1 am Christian" and in the evening
the theme ''The Judgment Seats
The Children's Day program was
pronounced one of the best ever given
in the church. Hundreds were present.
At the official board meeting last
Wednesday evening number of things
were ordered that will help the cause
of Christ.
If you want to go into real live
business mems class be at the pastor
study next Sunday morning at 10
o'clock.
We regret very much to learn of the
illness of Mrs Nickel, She was taken
to her home in Abilene.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wallace Sullivan, of
Fort Collins, Colo, were visiting in
Hays this week. They were formerly
Fort Hays Normal Students. 1t is
now thought that Prof. Sullivan will
take position in Montana.
St. Michael's Episcopal Church
Services Sunday, June 25, will be as
follows:
7:3O a. m. Holy Communion.
Hoo q m. MatinsBand Sermon.
800 p. m. Evensong, Sermon and
Confirmation.
The Right Severend S. M, Griswold,
S. T. D., Bishop of Salina, will be pres
ent at the Evening Service only.
There will be Confirmation Service at
Silverdale Schoolhouse at 800 p. m.
Everybody is eordirlly invited to
these services. Richard Cox,
Priest-in-charge
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1916-06-24

Prices are advancing steadily. So are
wages, ideas, civilizations, customs,
manners and thoughts An optOniEt
Is one who thinks the high cost Of living
is worth the price.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1916-06-24

A man is improving his opportunities
when he sets his watch ahead to keep
up with the world.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1916-06-24
The BALDWIN, Standine grain thre

The Baldwin Standing grain thresher
was shipped the 14th has not arrived
yet friday. Are in hopes it viii get
through in time to give demonstration
on Experiment Farm as advertised,
June 20, in last weeks paper. It will
be demonstrated as soon as it arrives.
Lou Kraus.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1916-06-24

If business were as far behind the
times as our laws, the country would
experience q financial depression IN
equalled in history.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1916-06-24

Every one aduires the person who is
courteous. And people learn 70 dis
tingUish the gold from the dross.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1916-06-24
UnveiIins of Statue.

This Saturday afternoon at three
o o'clock the Saturday Afternoon Club
will give a short program on the lawn
of the city Library in connection with
the unwilling and presentation of the
statue "Sacajawea, the bird Wo-
man," who led the Lewis and Clark
expedition TO the Pacific.
A cordial invitation is extended to
the citizens of Hays and all who are In
terested.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1916-06-24

Everyone makes mistakes. He who
profits by his mistakes Is the gamer, in
more than one sense OF the word.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1916-06-24

The man who takes pride in paying
his honest debts is to be commended.
But it should not be lauded above any
other duty.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1916-06-24

True courtesy is the desire 70 lend
services without thought Of return OF
recompenSe.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1916-06-24

The man whe propAesiss weather In
Kansas, Is either stranger OF fssl-
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1916-06-24

The great difference between the
professional man and the laboring man
is the feeling Of the professional.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1916-06-24

If YOU would better your community,
if you would better yourself, rub el-
bows with every one. Highest or low
est, all can give You ideas and inspir-
atoms to do the things you would.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1916-06-24

Some good music, art or good liter
atuTe along with the humdrum of life,
makes life more worth living.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1916-08-19

team of New Orleans by . score Of 6
to 3. This was some victory, for the
Norton's are counted among the best
amateur baseball teams Of the Cres-
cent City, having won twenty out of
"a games played. Cusachs and Lee
Grenier again did the battery wo:K
with honors for the nome team.
Raecker and Arthur was the oppos-
ing battery. Next Sunday we play
the Slidel team.
The Retail Grocers Association Of
New Orleans held its fifth annual
outing here last Thursday. They ar
rived on the Steamer Vaudeville,
1900 strong and two bands, at II
a. M, and returned 1T z p. m, spend
ing the day at Jackson Park, where
dancing, games and contests swere
held.
Friday night Jared Y. Sanders ad-
dressed large meeting in which
many ladies were present in advo-
cacy of his candidacy for congress-
man from the Sixth District. He de-
MED in unmeasured terms the many
accusations made by his opponent
and strongly put forth his qualifica-
tions for the position. His address
was frequently interrupted by ap-
plause and shouts Of approval.
Pelican Masonic Lodge OF New Or
leans is giving an excursion and
basket picnic today at Jackson Park.
All Masons and their families In the
parish are invited to the merry MAX
ing.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1916-08-19

J. Domergue, Jr., Katie McDougal,
Kate McD. Martindale, Mrs. Arthur
Hart, E. G. Davis, Carrie Frederick.
Bernard Fontan, Ed. Burns, A. NJ.
Jones, Elmer E. Lyon.
Against.
Mrs. F. Labat, Mrs. A. Delong.
Mary Miller, Mrs. E. Pitcher, Annie
C. Smith, Nancy Henry, Mrs. w. J.
Warren, Mary Howe, Aug. vergez,
Louis B. Abadie, Mrs. j. ]. Henkeli,
A. D. Smith, Julia Jones, Alvin Quill
ber, Ed. Provost, A. l.. Kennedy. AL
bert Perbos, Mrs. E. l.. Charropin,
C. E. Wilson, B. Labat, w. M. Poole,
II. B. Ayers, S. d. Bullock, Mrs. Will
lie O. Smith, Mrs. C. Wilson, H. ].
Smith, Idell Isaac, Mrs. J. Zerga, F.,
G. Marrero, Margie v. Smith, Mrs.
Jos. Koffler, Pauline Cannon, w. R.
Badon, Mrs. Peyre, Mrs. S. G. Peter
son, Matilda Lynd, NJ. Galmiche, Tom
Cayne, Paul Laborde, Karl Kohnke,
Mrs. r. Badon, Hardy H. Smith, A.
Dubois, Mrs. NJ. F. Prague, Mrs. l..
lLoret, Miss Noemi Lab0rde, Mrs.
Alice Poole, Miss Lizzie Mortee. M.
Carmichael, Mrs. M. w. Kohnke,
Miss Tillie Brennan, Miss Catherine
IHackett, Josephine Carmichael, Mrs.
Josie Brumfield, JOS phine Williams.
Hester Armstead, Laura r. Hosmer,
Mrs. S. L. Kennedy, M. l.. Barnet.
w. A. Fauntleroy, E. A. Leonval,
G. r. Tolson. ]. A. Laborde. M. NJ.
Hull, Jr., Mrs. A. lily. Louisa Schell.
There were fifteen spoiled ballots.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1916-08-19
Speech Delivered
By Gov. Sanders
at Baton Rouge
August 9Th.

Former Governor Jared Y. Sanders
answered the various charges that
have been made against him by his
opponent, Amos L. Ponder, and out
lined his views on national issues
Tuesday night In his speech at Baton
Rouge. The meeting was held in
the Elks Theatre, but the building
was too small to hold all who want
ed to hear the Ex-Governor and many
had to be turned away.
The meeting was presided over by
District Judge H. +. 1Brunot, who
after stating that the parish Of East
Baton Rouge was practically q unit
on behalf OF the candidacy of Mr..
Sanders, called upon Mr.. Wade H.
'Bynum to introduce Gov. Sanders,
to whom Judge Brunot referred as
"the next Congressman from the
Sixth District"
Mr.. Bynum in his Introductory re-
marks eulogized the former Govern
or both as q public man and as q
private citizen and paid high tribute
to the services which Mr.. Sanders
has rendered to the State.
After setting forth in some detail
the reason that actuated the franz
ers Of the Constitution In dividing
the Legislative Departnent Of the
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1916-08-19
mergue, Sr., Mrs. NJ. P. House, A. c.
Mccormack, Paul Herbez, Josephine

mergue, Sr., Mrs. NJ. P. House, A. C..
Mccormack, Paul Herbez, Josephine
Bradley, Anais Boudousquie, J. r.
Bradley, E. Stanga, A. V. Smith, Mrs.
L. LacrOix, Miss Carrie Singletary,
ID. I. Addison. Mrs. B. Barbazan, w.
D. Molloy, Max Edgar, c. T. Brai-
ley, w. A. White, J. NJ. Aouei!le.
]. w. Diel, Claud Smith, Chas. H..
Sheffield, p. ]. Barelli, L. O. Alexius,
Mrs. Grace Young, Ed. Sharp, Ben
COMMENCE, Lawrence N. Bourgeois,
Mary NJ. Huff. Theodore Drews, E.
G. Del Corral, Miss Jessie Cox. Jos.
Delery, Miss E. A. Cox, Mrs. J. L..
Menetre, S. ]. Reeder, Mrs. H. Eff,in,
A. ]. Planche, E. v. Richard. Mrs.
S. NJ. Poole, J. Louis Smith, Mrs. f..
H. Barringer, c L. Smith, Mrs. p. j..
Dulion, Mrs. S. v. Kentzel, Adam
Seller, Alma Smith. Mrs. w. r. kut-
land, F. F. Planche. P. E. Estrade,
Jessie Prichard, E. H. Davis. E. J..
Smith, Miss Eliza Stockton, A. T.
Jones, H. P. Bougere, Mrs. L. c..
Noise, Paul J. Lacroix, judith E..
Hamilton, A. Frederick, Ulysus De-
priest, DIR. N. NJ. Hebert, A. S. Burns,
C. Bennett, Mrs. M. A. Bosquet, Mrs.
A. Blattner, Mrs. L. J. Grant, Chas.
Jenkins, Miss G. Boudousquie, F. n:
Boudousquie, H. Schultz, Sr., Paul
]. DuliOn, Mrs. D. l. Addison, Mrs.
Josie Ford. Alice Brown, Mrs. A. IL.
Kent, A. NJ. Smith, A. BeaLcoudray,
Mrs. J. Hartley, NJ. p. Planche, Ms.
Lee Williams, Mrs. VIM. BoGebender,
J. H. Warner, C. H. Alexius, Miss
Clara Herbez, H. R. Alexius, Mrs. H.
G.ockner, Felix Limongi, Mrs. NJ. C.
Smith, Harvey E. Ellis, Mrs. Louisa
Clark, A. Burns, Miss Louise Gun
eel, Julia A. Ventress, F. ]. Fitz-
Simons, L. David, Jr., Frank Hangar,
Dizzy Wicker, F. Patecek, PhilOmenia
Willis, Mrs. H. Haller, r. FitZmorris,
Mrs. Poitevent, E. J. Frederick, Mrs.
w. McWhirter, Mrs. Olevia Corban,
Mrs. Estel,e Fisher. Miss Kate East
man, Mrs. L. Miles. Alvin Martini
da'e, Jennie E. Smith, Alton Smith,
J. P. Aoueille, Nina Torrow. Mrs.
Howard Burns, Thos. Lacroix. S. D.
Anderson, Joe Federico, Peggy Gray.
Mrs. A. Beaucoudray, P. NJ. Burns,
Margaret Marigny, Carrie L.. Mortee,
Fred j. Heintz, Mary Stewart, Mrs.
Kate Haik, Mrs. w. Seller, C. E.
Schonberg, Mrs. Chas. Payne, Mrs.
C. E. Anderson, Miss Eugenia Miles,
Mrs. r. L. Pechon. Thos. NJ. Burns,
Rosina Williams. A. r. Smith, Mrs.
Martha Davis, Maggie Prichard, Mrs.
l.. Beaucoudray. Emma Richardson,
D. NJ. Montgomery, N. r. Reeder,
Emile Frederick, J. D. Lambert. Mrs.
Max .Mendow, Mrs. Preston Burns.
w. A. Fauntleroy, H. B. Pruden. J.
l.. Haller, J. L. Watkins, V. q.
Young, P. E. Smith, H. G. Menetre,
Leon Beaucoudray, Margaret Mundy,
l.. A. Perreand. S. M. Shortridge, H.
A. Mackie, Mrs. J. C. Burns, Aline
Lloyd. Mrs. c. Levy. Margare. Edgar.
L. C. Noise, Mrs. ]. VI. Aoueille,
Phillip Burns, A. Cyprean, Anton
Movers. Mrs. NJ. Millard. Mrs. Jos.
Lacroix, Mrs. Lydia Heintz, August
Coig, Emma Route, Jas. Mullally.
Mrs. Jos. Schuyler, w. Riggs. Laura
ID. Hartwig. Mrs. J. B. Wortham, E.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1916-08-19
NORMAN CILLIS
DIES AT.HOME.,
CONVICTION
Stricken With Hen,orrhage
On 18th Inst. and Again
Thursday Night.

tMr. Gillis was a native of Missis-
sippi, but has resided at Slidell, La,
for some time. He has been deputy
clerk since Mr.. Frederick first took
charge of the clerks Office about five
years ago. He had never fully re-
covered his health since his illness of
typhoid fever.
Norman Gillis. deputy clerk and
court stenographer, died at ais home
Thursday midnight, from a hemor-
rhage. He had been stricken with
hemorrhage on the 18th, revived
with medical treatment and his
friends were hopeful that mis- re-
covery was assured, but the attack
Thursday night ended in his death
at 1905 O'Clock. His remains we're
taken to Slidell on the afternoon
train. where interment will take
place. He is survived by his widow
and three children.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1916-08-19
To Farmers.

Next Thursday Commissioners Har-
~ K. Wilson will again speak on the
new Federal farm loans, BY which
farmers will be enabled to borrow
longtime money ct 6 per cent. This
movement II Of great importance to
farmers and they should not fail 70
attend.
N~~~~~0~.~~~~~~-~4o~- 4o~-~~~~~~~~@~.~~~e~
Federal Government into the Senats
and the House. and after some dis
cussion a. to the differences between
these two bodies. Governor Sanders
said:
TN asking you to honor me with
your commission to represent you In
the Sixty-Fifth Congress, I appeo-
ciate fully the care with which you
should cast your ballot, and the re-
sponsibilities Of the position resting
upon myself, II, elected.
To b your chosen representative
In Congress: TO be selected BY you
(Ooatinusd o. pags ~
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1916-08-19
IN AID PAVILION
FUND, WILL BE
EXCURSION
SUNDAY
Trip Will Be Made by the
Steamer Josie in Charge
of Capt. Weaver.
MUSIC BY COVINGTON
MUNICIPAL BAND
Refreshments Will Be Sold
and a Big Crowd Will
Have a Good Time.

An excursion to Vaudeville and
return, on the Steamer Josie, next
Sunday, August 20, will be given for
the benefit of the fund for rebuild
ing the park pavilion. Captain D..
H. Weaver has rendered the use of
tn boat, free Of charge, and the Gov
ington Municipal Band will furnish
the music free of charge. This will
be a delightful trip by moonlight,
and the cause is so popular that it
promises to be the most enjoyable
of any Of the excursions we have had,
as you will meet all your friends on
board and everything will be con-
genial. Refreshments will be serv-
ed. Tickets. so cents for the round
trip. The boat will leave at foot Of
Columbia street at $3.50 p. m. Take
this boat ride, then enter the park
with the proprietary feeling that
your money helped to add to it's con-
veniences.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1916-08-19
Wills Refuses to Run, and
DR.. Maybe in His Place
Leads the Ticket,
DAVIS RE-ELEC-
TED, GOOD MAJORITY
Retail Grocers Association
Holds It's Annual Outing
at Vaudeville.

The citizens Of Vaudeville express
ed their approval and confidence In
the municipal officers by returning
every one of them to Office in the
election held last Monday, except Mr.
C.. B. Wills, who would have un-
doubtedly been returned had he not.
because of business pressure, refu,-
ed to stand for reelection fOr any
public Office now held by him. The
election was notable for several rea-
sons, the vote was the largest ever
polled in the history of the town, 1865
out of possible 175, and only one
spoiled ballot. The count was i'm
ished within an hour. The election
was quiet and peaceful with the alb
sence of bitterness and i'll feeling on
the part of candidates, and after the
election everybody, winners and loos-
ers, and more than one hundred Of
1.-The boys" participated in the love
feast which took place in Jackson
Park. The count was as follows:
For Mayor-W. G. Davis, Is; w.
A. Smith, AZ; H. Borey, sr., Al, 5.
Jozsa, s.
For Aldermen (the first five elect
ed)-Dr. A. G. Maybe, 1870; A. Hart
man, 1872; Jas. Band, 115; A. De-
pre-, 1O6; John l.. Smith, "a; Emile
Dubourg, IS; J. N. Davis, SO; Dr. R.
r. Bailey, As.
For Marshal-Philip C. Smith,
1874; James Givens, 80.
Last Tuesday night the council
met in special session, promulgated
the returns as above, and sent the
required documents to the Secretary
of State.
The new council will be installed
September 4th.
Vaudeville team won its second
straight game on the new grounds
last Sunday BY defeating the Norton
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1916-08-19
'ASSOC OF
COMMERCE IN
FORMED BY
MAYOR
That Council Has Taken Ac-
ton and Free and Easy
Places Will Be Closed.
COMMITTEE FOR PARK
FUND IS APPOINTED
Will Raise the Five Hundred
Dollars Promised by As
sociation For Pavilion.

At the meeting Of the Association
Of Commerce, last Monday. Mayor
Lacroix appeared before that body
and reported that the council had
taken action on the resolutions Of
the Association, and that hereafter
there will not be allowed any free
and easy gambling places, concert a.
looms and dance halls. The mar
shals have been given notice to close
all such places.
N. A. Mackie, H. J. Ostendorf and
c. c. Kornfeld were appointed .
committee to raise funds for the ro-
building Of the park pavilion.
Other matters were talked over
and committee reports were receiy-
ed.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1916-08-19
Tax For Carrying Schools
For Nine Months Term
Wins Three to One.
SHOOL CHILDREN IN
PARADE ASK SUPPORT
Carry Placards Appealing
to Property-H Holders to
Vote For Tax

The sentiment expressed by the
people OF the Third School District in
favor of education by the ballot cast
Tuesday Is in keeping with the civic
pride shown in the restoration Of
the park. There was report taa:
the tax was defeated, and while those
who were in favor of it did not be-
lieve this was SO, there was a general
xet-together and some good work
was done on election day. E. G..
Davis, H. A. Mackie, E. J. Tre,lerick,
]. H. Warner, Robt. L. Aubert, +. j.
Domergue. N. H. FitzSimors and
quite . number of others worked
hard for the tax, and Miss Retta
Moses and Anatole Beaucoudray
were employed to make a canvass
for proxies. Mrs. J. C. Burns. presi-
dent Of the School League. organized
q parade Of the school children and
club members carrying appeals Tor
the tax. This parade was made
through the principal streets of the
town. The vote was won by about
three to one in both property and
numbers.
The vote stood PA for and 6S
against, in numbers. Property vot-
ed was $217.5Ol.94 for; $7s.5S9-55
against. Following is the list OF
voters for and against:
For
Mrs. O. NJ. Birch, E. j. Pellegr;1.
Mrs. H. T. G. Weaver, Mrs. NJ. B.
Heintz, Mrs. ]. A. Wadsworth. J. N.
Cooper, NJ. HI. Wallace. VIM. Cham
payne. c. G. SECOND. F. p. Marsolan,
Octave Pilaud. e. Haik. A. E. Stanga.
Louis Pi:aud. r. H. Dutsch. r. Z.
Aubert. N. H. FitzSimons, Mrs. NJ.
FitsSimons. Mrs. J. H. Lambert, Ella
Richard, b. N. Miller. Mrs. Julia
Dutruch, A. Elmer. J. A. Bascle. F..
Hartley. Mrs. H. Herbez. E. J. Do
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1916-08-19
Sanders Draws
Big Crowd at
Courthouse.

Gov. j. Y. Sanders spoke to a
large crowd at the courthouse We'd
nesday evening. N. H. FitzSimons
presided. Mr.. Sanders delivered
practically the same speech that he
delivered in Baton Rouge, August 8,
and was frequently applauded. As
we are publishing that speech in full,
and are very short Of space, We refer
our readers to 1t. It commences on
this page.
New-York tribune., 1916-11-26
OLD GUARD WITH
FLAG CELEBRATES
EVACUATION DAY
Veteran Battalion Marches TO
Battery Down Broadway from
City Hall Park

With its flags swapping in the north
west gale, the Old Guard Veteran Bat
talon, one hundred strong, marched
down Broadway from City Hall Park
Yesterday afternoon behind the drum
and fife corps Of the 9th Coast Artil-
lery, while crowds lining both sides OF
Broadway cheered
Straight 90 Battery Park they
marched 20 perform their annual duty
Of hosting the American flag on the
staff opposite the Barge Office to cele-
brate Evacuation Day. After Captain
George W. Winu and Captain George
II. Hyatt had raised the flag a salute
Of twenty-one guns was fred by a
platoon from the 1st Field Artillery,
under command Of Captain Delaney.
Colonel +. n. Snyder was IN com
mand of the Old Guard in the absence
Of Major Ardolph l.. Kline, with Ad-
jutant A. P. Nredenburg IS chief OF
staff. After the ceremonies the com
msnd was the guest OF the Hotel Mems
Association at the Grand Central Pal
ace. where they we're entertained by its
president, John McGlynn. Of Troy, who
made an address Of welcome.
Among the Old Guardsmen who
marched in their winter uniforms and
the we'll known bearskin shakos were:
Captain James F. Wenman, ninety-two
years old, in command of the honorary
staff; Captains a. +. Dick, John L..
Wegenaar, w. d. Preston, John VI.
Deemer, Walter J. Joyce, Paul J.
Roccheitti, F. Ebert Davis, Fred T.
Alder, Andrew Calhoun, Daniel NJ.
Woods, David s. Skinner and James c.
Summers.