Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-08-01
RENDER TRIBUTE TO BOYS
 Of STATE GUARD
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hisscompany I wish. through you, to attend my hearty congratulations envy them their youth and their op- portunity to serve in some real way the cause of our nation. l am sure they will all win real glory and, is they have to die, they will die as aa brave men have wanted to die, in tro field of strife, which right, humarlnd and democracy must always was~- against wrong, ruthlessness and au tocracy." Dr. Norris quoted McGraths S prayer. and declared if every man liv- ed up to it, he will be hero.
 TOney Talks for ROtarians.
 President Toney, selected by the committee to speak for the Rotarians, was introduced by Sam B. Russell, vice president of the club
 We fully appreciate the service you are about to render your country" said MT. Toney to the guardsmen "We feel assured that your every act will reflect credit upon your nation and upon your loved ones You go to fight the battles of freedom, and for the democracy of the world You fight to avenge the death of women,
 
 cries can be heard from the sinking Husitania; from the rape of Bel gium, whose people were declared 10 be the bravest of. the tribes encoun- tered by the mighty Caesar in his ancient conquest of glory" MT. Toney then recited the deeds of American heroes of the past, concluding with the assurance that ct shall be our hope and prayer that after your service to your nation has end ed; after the battles of liberty and democracy have been fought and won, You may return to your native land to receive the blessings and plaudits of a grateful people,"
 Puts Faith In God.
 Mayor Tom Blodget, of Rison. pres ent as guest. complimented Pine Bluffians for their earnest way of putting the spirit of enthusiasm into everything you do." end said it was but natural for such men to lay aside their own affairs for time to min gle with, cheer and wish Godspeed to young men who are about to depart to make war upon autocracy and barbarism Mr. Blodgett expressed the opinion that if America will measure up to her spiritual opportun- ity," and follow the Bible teachings that this county will emerge from the war with the smallest death rate of any nation."
 Capt Wade Kitchen of Magnolia, commanding K company, Third regi- ment, A. N. G., emphasized the sac rifice the volunteers are making, but declared "the time has come to de- stroy German militarism and save democracy" Captain Kitchen. who spent nine years in the hilippines tecited long list of incidents, show ing Germany's desire to provoke the United States previous to the begin ming of the world war, concluding with the story of Dewey's work at Manila Bay and with expression of opinion that but for the action of the British fleet at that time. the Ger man fleet would have attacked Dew eys squadron.
 Tribute to Jordan.
 A graceful tribute was paid to a revered Pine Bluff citizen, who was presented by President Toney as "the representative here tonight of the greatest body of soldiers that ever existed, and Pine Bluffs most loved citizen" As man. the assemblage rose while cries of Jordan "Pro- lessor Jordan" were heard. tho the name of this gallant Confederate ve- teran and able educator had not been mentioned by the chairman. Profes- sor Jordan was visibly affected by the ovation. testifying so eloquently to knowledge of the man and the esteem in which he is held. He recalled scenes associated with the departuure paid compliment to the Rotarians maid compliment to the Rotarians as 'qeaders of thought and action in the community" and to the boys Of 1917 who were, declared to "have the true American spirit and in whom the speaker is confident will do their duty Abiding to the soldiers Kits fashioned by Miss Theola simmons and other ladies and girls of the Red Cross society; and which he had been requested to present. Professor Jor- dan recalled that he still cherlshes a similar kit, which he carried thru 30 months of the civil war. He en- joined the soldiers to care for the kits as symbols of the love and con sideration of brave, good women, and concluded with the hope that good angels would follow, protect ana bring you back to home: sweet nome
 Bloom Wants to Welcome.
 Mayor Bloom. allotted three min- mes, declared he would not take up three minutes making a farewell speech," but that "the time is coming ana he "hopes soon" when you Will have difficulty to keep me from max ing the darnedest welcome speech and that's when the boys come march inc home" The mayor said he couldn't talt about the boys departing to the ho nNnprtiny His