The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1917-09-20
given thorough trial during the COM
OLDIERS PARADE
MITCHELL STREETS
EXHIBITION PREcEpEs DEPARTURE
or TRAIN WITH CAVALRY
TROOPS FOR TRAINING

TROOPS os.p. sSs TRAINING
Six hundred officers and men of the
South Dakota federalized guard units
gathered in Mitchell Saturday afternoon
when long transport trains arriving
from the west in the morning and from
the north later in the day brought
three troops Of the First South Dakota
cavalry from Kimball. Webster and
their long journey to Camp Cody at
Deming, N. NJ, Completing the num-
ber of soldiers in the city was Com
pany Il. Fourth South Dakota infantry
which also expects call to another
camp in a short time.
Troop L of Kimball arrived Saturday
morning about $3.50 o'clock in three
extra coaches added to the regular
east bound passenger. At 1880 o'clock
Troop l, Of Webster and Troop M
Of Britton arrived in a long transport
into the city bugler rode through the
cavalrymen. The Troops already in
Mitchell together with the infantry
company formed a long procession
led by theofficers and the Mitchell
Municipal band, which marched
through Main street before one Of the
largest thrOngs of the summer.
Thousands Cheer Paraders.
Thousands of friends of the depart
ing Dakota cavalrymen, starting out
cn their Journey to the training camp
at Dcming N. NJ, thlOnged the Nil
6hell streets ut O'clock 10 do Z liial
honor to the soldiers.
At noon, Main street was b.acked
off from the Milwaukee station to Srv-
soil, avenue ard na SPACE ei,.ireiy
cletrcd of all". an teams. Shortly
Ettore 1 o'Glnr,S, bGg'er he"- led
ttn' qt|,Irull Of tsf.i.; op train fl. III
the north and constant stream Of
people began pouring from stores and
residence streets to witness the parade.
When a line of march had finally
been established, the column started
down Main street. It was headed by
the Mitchell municipal band. Then
ial escort. Major H. c. Bates, acting
for the regimental officers, led. the
cavalry units.
First came Troop E, the Mitchell
contribution to the regiment. The men
presented an exceptionally neat ap-
pearance and received an ovation all
along the route. The local troop was
followed by Troop j., of Kimball.
Troop NJ, of Brtton and Troop l OF
Webster.
When the long line reached Seventh
avenue, it was headed Dack and led di-
rectly to the depot. TheIe the men en-
soon rolled out of the yards on its,way
Sto&the southland. :.
How The Soldiers Travel.
-. The original intention OF entraining
the men in two. trains was abandoned
by the commanders of the troops as i'm
practical. The train bound for Camp
Cody consists of IL tourists sleepers
one kitchen car, ,one baggage car, and
one box car for additional supplies
Two engines will pull the heavily
loaded train. The route of the trains
is known to the commanders of the
regiment but will not be disclosed by
Four days will be required to make
the journey. ,s.,
What the Men. will Feat Enroute.
The regular army commissary has
been fairly we'll supplied by the funds
of the war department. and with tht
additional donations of the home COM
munities of the troops, the men will
live in epicurean luxury during tho
journey. Meals will be served at stop
ping. places along, the road.
William Pascoe, manager of the two
local hotels has been active with grea
success during the past "a hours ii
procuring additional supplies for the
men. The following provisions have
been donated by local dealers to the
Mitchell troop.
Haley-Neeley Company, a large quar-
tity Of watermelons and bananas.
The Turner Creamery company, 81
pounds of butter.
The Mitchell Produce company,
case Of fresh eggs.
The Mitchell Fruit and Grocery com
pany, coffee, beans and jelly sufficien
to feed the troop enroutc.
The Mitchell National bank contri
buted 10000 cigarettes to comfort th
men on their trip.
The Widmann hotel, managed b
Mr.. Pascoe, prepared vast quantit
of roast meats, spring chicken an
wild ducks which were presented
the troop.
Friday the troop was still short c
a sufficient supply of coffee. The
had only 20 pounds but efforts by Nj
Pascoe soon added 40 more pounds {
the best grade to the troop larder.
Ladies' Present Candy.
The woman's organization of tn
city were busy all day Friday pre-
pairing baskets of. sweets for the boy
and distributed them from the pat
lors of the First Methodist churC
the sameevening. The candy is the cor
tribution of Mitchell wholesale house
and the patriotic people of the city.
Several small banquets given by pal
ticular friends of the troopers wei
given today at noon in Mitchell HON,
hotels and restaurants
The Detlefs Greenhouse compar
gave a carnation to every one of II
men in the four troops.
What the cavalry Rtglment Is.
The regiment of First South D,
kota cavlaty IS made UP of IL trooI