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Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-11-23
Ely Items.

Sam Smith aud wife, of Spring
field. ILL.,, are visiting James Barnes
and family.
Vim Bixler and daughter.in law
Mrs Albert Bixler spent SatUrda,
III Monroe
Roy Blackwell and family spent
Sunday with j N. Stewart and
wife.
Mrs. Clifford Lovelace spent Mon
day with Mrs Robert Scott.
Mrs R Young and daughters.
Mufma and Gladys were visitors OF
Mrs. Ed Feeney Monday.
Mrs Maud Lehnbauer and chill
dren were Sunday visitors with Al.
bert Bixler and family
Mis- Jennie Boone spent Sunday
with her brother. Lou and daugh-
ters
Steve bearing was a Sunday
guest at Lou Boone's.
Mrs Elkin of Texas is visiting
Miss Jennie Boone.
Mrs. E. NJ Tuley Of Madison visit,
ed relatives In this vicinity this
week.
}. N. Porter, of Palmyra visited
bis niece. Mrs Elizabeth Perry Sat
urday.
Misses Caroline and Ruby Bess
Jackson spent the eek end with
their parents in this neiehbor.
hood.
Ed Feeney and family spent Sun.
day with Jim Lear and wife of the
Mt. Vernon neighborhood.
Mrs. G 7. Baldwin and son re.
turned to their home near Gran.
vile after spending a week with heI
mother and brother.
Mrs James Gordon and Mrs
Lawrence Gordon spent Tuesday
with Mrs. Robert Scott.
McIntire Jackson and Medford
Bowles were seeing the fair sex ir
Monroe Sunday evening.
N. A. Drescher and S. H. Smith
Of Monroe were business visitors in
our city this week.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-11-23
A Weiner Roast.

Wednesday evening Misses Myr.
tie Pierceail Beulah Simms. Hattie
Jewell, Opal Vaughn, Agnes Mudd
COrdie ana Alice Hoar, Mr. and Mrs
Eugene Montgomery met at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Frank lesson
and spent a social evening. A
weiner roast in the back yard was
enjoyed,
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-11-23

All alien enemies in the United
States will be required TO register
by order of the President in proc,
lamation issued Monday, ana will
not be permitted to change his
place of abode or occupation or
move from place to place without
full compliance with such reeula
tons as the attorney-eeneral shall
prescribe
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-11-23
Theda Bara's Farewell.

1t is with regret the contract be-
tween Kirby & Angus, of the Gem
Theatre, and the Fox Film Co. has
expired The last picture of Miss
Theda Bara will be exhibited Satur T.
day night, November "a, in Romeo
and Juliet"-a wonderful prodlc-
ton 10 and l5c.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-11-23

The Y NJ. C. A. is one of the
greatest forces ever organized in the
interests of humanity. 1t is doing
noble work for the men who are
fighting for the country. 1t deserves
all the aid you can give it, There
is no question in the world about
that
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-11-23
ABOUT THE CHURCHES
Interesting items About the
Different Denominations.
METHODIST

METHODIST
Regular services as follows:
Sunday School at $50 a. m.
Preaching at 10:45 a. I'd.
Senior League at $50 D. m.
Preaching at 7:30 p. III.
Prayer meeting every Wednes-
day evening at 7:30.
H. c. BoleD, Pastor.
GRACE BAPTIST.
Attendance at SUNDAY School
last Sunday W good.
The Sunday School decided to
eliminate candy and substitute
n uts and fruits in filling the Christ.
mas sacks in order to conserve
sugar for the soldier boys. If this
could he carried out in all Sunday
Schools Of our land millions Of
pounds OF sugar could be con.
served
DIR. Harvey Of LAGRANGE will
preach for US next Sunday morning
and evening Those who have
heard Dr. Harvey know there is G
treat in store for all who can heal
him next Sunday.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-11-23

Superintendent Lee C. Stuart
Mrs. Lee c Stuart, Misses Bracy
Cornett. Flora Wright and Ella Gen.
try of Monroe High School attended
the annual meeting of the State
Teachers Association in Kansas City
last week.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-11-23

Mrs J NJ. johnson left Monday
night for Fort Worth, Texas where
she will attend the wedding of her
niece, Miss Eleanor Baker and Ivie
Gregory Long which takes place
Wednesday, Nov %.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-11-23

Mrs. 7, E, Hardesty and daueh-
ter, Davie Lee returned to their
home in Shelbina Sunday after a
visit at the home OF her parents, A.
S. Maddox and wife,
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-11-23

The Holy Rosary Dramatic Club
willstsge the popular comedy drama
Back to the Country Store" at the
Hays Opera House Tuesday, Nov
ember 81.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-11-23

H. Z Linn and son, Epworth
Of Randlett. Okla. went to'Louisiana
Saturday fer a visit with rela-
tives
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-11-23

Miss Ruby Merle Buster. of Buck
lin. spent Saturday and Sunday
in this city with S b Thiehoff and
wife.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-11-23

The First Baptist church has ex-
tended a UNANIMOUS call to Rev. J.
c Cook, of Horseshoe Cave Ken
lucky. Rev. Cook spoke at this
place several SUNDAYS ago.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-11-23

Our home boys in camp, drills, at
mess, at play. at the Gem Friday,
November 80, in connection with
regular proeram-5c and 10c.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-11-23

Mrs. F A. Brownell left for Bowl
ine Green Friday for a visit with
relatives
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-11-23

The boys Monroe High School
basket ball team went to Center
w ednesday to play their High
School team. The score was GA to
6 in favor of the Monroe team.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-11-23

Miss Margaret Patton spent Sun.
day with her sister. Miss Cleo Pat.
ton. of Quincy.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-11-23
Sends Pillows To Soldiers.

d X. Vowel is remembering the
boys at the front in a practical way.
This week he is sending pneumatic
pillows to the boys who have gone
from this place. These will be con.
slant reminders of a friend back
nome.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-11-23

MIR and Mrs. j. W. Carlisle. OF
Sedalia are visiting his sisters, Mrs.
l. A Kelley and Mrs. Annie John.
son.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-11-23

Mrs. j. E. Raesdale, OF Hunnewell
spent the day with Mrs. Emily Har-
desty Friday.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-11-23

Don't fail to take advantage
of Kespohl. MobreDstecher's great
Thanksgiving offering Of stylish
suits, furs, dresses, waists. etc!
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-11-23

The public service commission of
of Missouri has granted the railroads
a two and one-half cent passenger
rate to take effect January /, 1918.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-11-23

Misses Lenna Evans. Edna and
jeanette Vaughn, Elma Lane and
Berta Nolen spent last Thursday in
Quincy visiting the schools.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-11-23

The Royal Neiehbors will devote
the second Thursday of each month
to work at the Red Cross and have
the meeting every fourth Thursday
every month.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-11-23

Miss Ethel Bavnum was the
guest of her sister Mrs. Alfred Pal
mer in Quincy last Sunday.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-11-23

Darkest Russia" a great picture
with the most popular actress in
pictures beautiful Alice Brady
at Gem Thursday. November 20,
matinee and Notwithstanding
10c and 20c.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-11-23

John B Cusack who has been Wis
itiDg here for some time departed
for his home in Cheyenne, WASH.
the latter of last week
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-11-23

Z. X. Clark returned to his home
at Seymour. Iowa after an extended
visit with his sister, Mrs. j. Pier
sol
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-11-23

Misses Lenore Bristow and Senta
Clark of this city attended the State
Teachers Meeting held at Kansas
City last week.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-11-23

Mrs. Alma Vaughn and daughter.
Miss WinDifred left Thursday for
Fort Worth. Texas where they will
spend the winter.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-11-23

Miss Edna Williams who has
been visiting Mrs J. Nj johnson
returned to her home in LAGRANGE
Saturday.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-11-23
PERSONAL POINTERS
Items of Interest About Your
Neighbors and Friends.
A Grey Ghost?
Yes, its the Grey Ghost!

Mr. and Mrs Joe Smith spent
Saturday 10 Quincy.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-11-23

Mrs. Mary RayDs. of near Hun
newell returned to that place Mon.
day after a visit with friends near
this place.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-11-23

Mrs. c. A. Lawson has returned
home after a ew days visit at
Hannibal and Palmyra.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-11-23

Mrs. Ed Vowel and little daugh-
ter, Mabel returned home Saturday
after a visit with her son. Roy and
family, of Vapdalia.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-11-23

Mrs L. A Kelly and son, John
and Mr., and Mrs. J. W. Carlisle re-
turned Monday after a visit Mrs.
Todd, of Woodland.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-11-23

Miss Halle Pike. of Hannibal
was the guest of her cousin, Miss
Lottie Montgomery of this city last
Saturday and Sunday,
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-11-23

The P. E O's. will meet with Mrs.
A. M Vaughn Saturday afternoon
at 2:30.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-11-23

Misses Cornelia Tuley and verna
Vowel were Hannibal visitors Sat
aIrday.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-11-23
The Navy Wants Men

There is urgent need for addition.
al men in the u. S. Navy, particu.
larly in the steam engineering de-
partment of the service. Strong,
husky men will find here good
chances for promotion. Postmas-
master Rouse is authorized to furn-
ish transportation to men enlisting
for four years after they have pass,
ed a satisfactory examination by a
local physician. In the navy a
Young man who has splendid op-
portunity to learn a trade and also
to see some Of the world, and in
many ways benefit himself and also
serve in that branch which keeps
the fighting on the other side and
keeps America safe for Democracy
while preparing to make the entire
world safe. Young men of draft
age especially should investigate
and remember that if they desire
to serve in this branch the time to
act is now as they cannot be &C.
cepted for this service after they
have been ordered to report for ex.
animation by the County Board.
Serving in the Navy is a splendid
opportunity to benefit yourself as
well as serve your country. You
can be examined right here in Mon.
roe City and get transportation to
St. Louis Navy Recruiting Station.
There was a big fire in the bust
ness section of Macon Monday
night. Scrutchfield's livery barn, a
taxi barn and Walter Lucas black
smith shop were destroyed There
were plenty of water pressure, but
the fire was spread over so much
space that the firemen could not get
it under control. so they were COM
PEELED to use dynamite to check the
progress of the flames. Plate glass
across the street from the fire. was
broke n by the force Of the explosion
Bond for $4,000 for the release
of Claude Piersol. pending his appeal
from, the circuit court Of Webster
county, where he was convicted of
kidnapping Baby Lloyd Keet of
Springfield, Mo, was filed in the
supreme court Monday, but no
action was taken. The bond has
been approved by the circuit judge
of Webster county.
The Starkville news. (Starkville, Miss.) 1902-1960, 1917-11-23
BALI. TEAM RECEIVES
ROUSING WELCOME.
SUNDAY NIGHT

A large crowd Of students.
headed by the A, Il M. College
band met ll1e seven-twenty five
Illinois Central passenger train
Sunday night to bestoT honor
upon the football heroes who
had won n great victory the dav
before. Saturday at b % ton
Rouge, La... where they defeat
ed the Louisiana s tate University
by the score Of IA 70 0. After
the tram arrived the beroes. OF
the game received mighty cneers
from the throats Of two or three
hundred students who were eager
to show their admiration. Sew
araf popular airs were rendered
hy the baud, incutding 'Dix'a
Land, which was very appro-
PIRATE for tbe occasion
The Starkville news. (Starkville, Miss.) 1902-1960, 1917-11-23
SENATOR YlRDANaN TO
SPEAK In COLUMBUS
Last Opportunity 70 Hear
Him Before The Next Ses-
sion Or Congress.

Senator Jas. X. Yard sman will
speak In the Court Hose at CO.
lumpns. Miss, on thg night of
Wednesday. Novembe Size 28th.
at 1:30 o'clock, leavinf atter the
speech for his duties il Washlngs
ton. 1t will be has h-- speech
IN Misslssippl until liter con-
gress adjoufns and you are in.
yited to hear him.
livery man is entitled to q hear
ing and Senator Vardaman will
speak IN defense OF his. record at
Washington. A tr NJ II d II S
crowd will Jake advantage OF this
opportunity IN East Mississippi
to hear the junior Senator.
The Starkville news. (Starkville, Miss.) 1902-1960, 1917-11-23
Congressman E. S. Gambler
Speaks at Court House

The address of Congressman
Gambler at the court house yes
terdav was heard by good
crowd OF Oknbbeha citizens. He
was introduced by Hon. B l.
Bell ami in his speech lie told
of the many incidents winch led
up TO the war and described the
manner IN which President Will
son endeavored 10 averi it.
On Tuesday he spoke at Long
view anu Siurgis. aud Wednes-
al Maben TO large audiences.
Mr. Gambler has many friends
in tins county who are always
gla'Rto see and greet mm.
The Starkville news. (Starkville, Miss.) 1902-1960, 1917-11-23
SONS OF THE FLAG

The following poetic gem Is
from the pen of an unknown
writer in the Fort Myers, Fla,
Press, and should be printed hy
every newspaper in America:
Here's 10 the Blue OF the wind
swept North.
When We meet on the fields on
France;
May the spirit Of Grant be over
them all,
When The sons of the North
advance
Here's TO the Gray of the sun
kissed South.
When we meet on the fields of
France;
May the spirit of Lee be over
them all,
When the sons OF the South
advance
Aud here's 10 the Blue and Gray
as one,
When we meet on the 6alds OF
France:
May the spirit of GOD be over
them all,
When the SONS Of thu FLAG
advance.
The Starkville news. (Starkville, Miss.) 1902-1960, 1917-11-23
Boy Scouts Elect Officers.

A meetlug Of the Starkvltle
Boy Scouts was held last Friday
night AT the City Hail. There
was good attendance. After
some preliminary business the
following officers were elected:
Vivian nc kell ana S0mDtsr
Camp, Patrol Leaders; Andrew
Weddet, Scout Scribe; Wetiborn
Sudduth, Treasurer; Augastin
Magruder. Sargent-at.Arms.
The Starkville news. (Starkville, Miss.) 1902-1960, 1917-11-23
This is the statement made by promi-
nent Mississippi physician, at the time the
executive officer of the Mississippi State
Board of Pharmaceutical Examiners sub
mitted to him the formula of
WlLKINSON'S COMPOUND
Snake Root Tablets.
This Noted Physician FurtherssS
This Noted Physician FurtherssSaid:

When you puny. thln blooded man,
10 is d sign that mans food Is not properly
assimuiated. the blood ls not getting the proper
nntriment from the food ne eats. The herb
snake root is the greatest dlgestRnt known TO
medical science, when happily comnlued with
the laxative and other herbs Dr.. Wilkinson has
added. With rich, pure blood, man can face
any hardship reach any goal, But one Is
handicapped in the race OF llfe without 1t.
Every tissue, bone muscle Should take from the
blood certain materials and return 10 II certain
others. When persons accumulate In the blood.
perhaps the face breaks out In pimples, and we
feel Iangalsh. tired our vitality at low ebh
aud we catch cold easily.
.'lt rs time To take an Alternative extract and
blood puriher. taken from nature's forests
such a one as produced
The Starkville news. (Starkville, Miss.) 1902-1960, 1917-11-23
Red Cross Makes Large
Shipment.

One hundred and s,xty-seyen
Christmas packages sent out by
mamb bers Of Oktlbbeha chapter
are already started on tneir long
journey TO France. whcra they
Will gladden. the hearts Of our
.Sammies, and serve tn brighten
ihelr first Christmas day on the
battle front. And very attract
I've packages they areioo! Each
one contains stationery a khaki
handkerchief OF genar. us SIZE p
compact and unique checker
board. chess nsen asesk. lennaaess, !.
tobacco, hard candies, salted
nuts, stuff4d dates. and raislns.
In. each package IS q personal
word of greeting and good cheer
from the sender TO the far.aWay
unknown recipient. These pack.
ages are all voluntary gifts from
mem bers OF the chapter, and are
not paid for out OF chapter funds.
though the Red Gross does bear
the expense OF shipment. Of
these packages the Maben auxii.
larry furnished twentv.four; Ses
sums eight: Curtis the equlva}
ent OF SIX ia cash; Adaton three,
and Longylew two.
The chapter was late III maxi
ing preparations for shese gifts.
and many people were prevented
from contributing on that ac-
count. We are gong TO begin
right away to prepare similar
gifts for Oktibbeha soldiers who
are now In srainlng. About one
hundred gifts will be required,
so every one As asked 10 keep
this plan in mind and work for
or contribute toward 1T.
A young ladies KNITTING cucle|
has been recently organized nn-
der the leadership of Miss Llr-
line Fuller as chairmaa aud Miss
Fannie Page as secretary and
treasurer. About fifteen men,
bers have been enrolled, and they
expect to meet once q week IN
The homes of the members, where
they will enjoy social afternoons
while their needles bus1ly fash
ion the comforts so needed by
our soldiers.
Many Of the girls of the pub
he school are much interested ia
knitting. and afa planning TO
meet for this purpose In Miss
Carpenters domestic science
room on Monday and tuesday
afternoons OF each week. from
2:l5 to $3.50 O'Clock.
Pov tchu par;r ,aasfnr nf thni
The Starkville news. (Starkville, Miss.) 1902-1960, 1917-11-23


tentiOn.
General Sturgis contends that
women visiting the camp will
soon see that military life has
dulled none Of the finer instincts
Of the men, and If anything, has
increased their spirit OF chivalrV.
He wants the women to come 70
the camp, believing that visit
from mother. sister Or sweet
heart occasionally makes g sol
dler strut a bit. and when he
struts. he IS satisfied with him
self and the life he is leading.
The Starkville news. (Starkville, Miss.) 1902-1960, 1917-11-23
WILKlNSON'S
Snake Root Compound

aundreds of people throughout the Delta
section of Mississippi have used This remedy
successfully for years. One dollar hex Will last
q Whole month, and will do good than any
ten dollars westh of liquid blood remedies.
These tablets are sold you by the SfarkviIle
Pharmacy on a positive GUARANTEE.
to give satisfaction or your money Will be.
refunded
The Starkville news. (Starkville, Miss.) 1902-1960, 1917-11-23
INTERESTING FACTS
ABOUT CAMP PIKE.

gong 10 US one c6tDp eH0e iU
the b.n. fit of a womau's touch
no matter what the Allied pow
ers NAV say about the woman's
presence in such places. THIS IS
Camp Pike, and the decision Of
Major General Sturgls to permit
the erection of a Hostess House
there IS the GROWING feat OF the
War Servlce Board. 1t IS also
the first of the extensive pro-
gram OF the War Service Board
TO become an actuallty.
When Y. NJ. G. A. buildings.
Knight of Columbus club houses,
and various other buildings were
being located, 1t was suggested
that the women should have a
chance to make Camp Pike q
good place for Young men TO b
turned loose IN. The big blus-
ter,ng man of wat scoff I'd at the
idea aid would have none OF 1t
TINS d style war horse did not
gas away with it, however, for
Manor General Sam uel d. Siur-
gis has the last say. ard IN some
way the proposition was laid be
fore him. Here is a man who
has not forgotten there is SO per
cent hov in every lad that comes
60 Camp Pike. nor has he forgot
ten that he was himself once a
boy. AMI in his memory fingers
the picture of soft voice to en-
courage when the world seems
all up hill. Major General Stur-
g,s did not hesitate He said
rlgtlt Oft the reel that there
shou d he Hostess House, pro
vi,i-d tie Young Women's Chris
tlan Association would agree to
operate 1T.
The Wv T. A. consented ana
to-day the finishing touches are
being put To a neat cnt' age thai
seems all windows, which stands
on knoll, surrounded nv h -ad
q arfers of various regim enis.
and right III the very center Of
the camp The Hostess House
is the ciuses, building OF any size
TO The railroad station
Tho Hostess House was given
this location because 1t is intend
ed for rest place for mLthers
VINO come TO visit their sons 1t
is to be made pleasant in every
detail. with it's rest rooms, recre-
stion pariors. and big sun parlors
where light lunches will be serv-
ed to those who care to partake
Of them.
Major General Svurgis has
gone a step further, He has
ordered a stone walk constructed
from the depot to the Hostess
House, and he will MAINTAIN de
. tail at the station TO escort a
women who come to the camp to
the Hostess House.. where the
matron wall attend to their wants.
If il Is mother who comes To see
her son, the matron will get into
with the barracks 5
Iof his company. and see that be
rs immediately notified. If it Is
wife iO zee a husband. or sweet
heart 10 See her tiaIce, they will
|. be called over the telephone. and
If 1T Is moi possible for tilem to
come, an orderly will accompany
the visitor ~ the hospital or bar
RACKS where the loved one may
be ound.
Tie Little Rock Y. NJ G. A
which is governed by prominent
ssoclety women. will supply the
.hoslesses for the building. one
ssor each day. In tins manner the
Ex,,;t I,,,o vg III alwa.S hp IN charge
The Starkville news. (Starkville, Miss.) 1902-1960, 1917-11-23

Rev. John Park, pastor OF the
Methodist church, Is attending
the North M,ssissappa Conference
at Oxford.
The Starkville news. (Starkville, Miss.) 1902-1960, 1917-11-23

self and the life he is leading.
All Dressed Up And No
Place To Go.
Two thousand Alabama, Ark.
ansas. Mississippi and Louisiana
negroes somewhere on the hign
seas between the port Of Liasle
Rock AID S0newhere-in-F France,
three thousand more ready to
take foot in HANG, just ''raring
TO go''.
TINS IN nus she'll. Is the po-
sition of the negro soldier al
Camp Pike He has his uniforms
aud equipments; with the excep
of gun and ammunlt'on. knows
tbe difference between Hay foot
and Straw foot, aud he longs for
d long ride on the train.
When negroes began to swarm
into Camp Pike there was uire
predictions of race difficulties,
but instead. the white boys IN
the camp, being all Southerners
to whom he negroes had all
heir lives been backyard neigh
bors, took TO TIE arrangement
win d display OF pleasure. Blu
the negroes only tarried ou, thel
long journey. They were un,-
formed and drilled a few days,
then their barracks were vacated
and another bunch moved IN.
Four long trains OF negroes
steamed away aud il later became
known that they had gone direct
to France. There they are EN-.
ployed as stevedores and in all
sorts Of labor.
All negroes arriving since have
been Just as qrickly equipped !,
aud assigned 10 companies. All
are drilled, but none are armed.
Those now at the camp are IN
companies. some are for engi
Eeering work-which ia their
case will be done with pick and
shovel on military roads. and the
others are for dock labor. Thus
the army officials have disposed
Of the negro question in the
army, The negro IS gwen the
thing for which he IS best fitted.
allowing cotton fields to suffer in
the meantime. but the Southern
planter IS willing 10 make this
sacrifice rs part OF his bit Tor
his country.
The negrols beginning to tire
bit of the ceasless drilling. He
wants new scenes. He wants TO
cross the ocean, TO ride on big
transport, and 10 hear all th6
people speak language he 0oes
not know. They want to 60 to
France. and orders are expected
any day that will start them on
their journey,