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The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-07-19
capt. Richmond p. Hobson.

Capt. Richmond P. Hobson enter
tanned a vast audience last night at
the Chautauqua telling them what was
needed to gain the victory in the great
war now waging. He advocates prolri-
bition as absolutely essential to success
in this war and success he says de-
ponds on the Americans. The hero OF
the Merrimac held his auditors from
start to finish. He presented his side
of the question as to the necessity OF
prohibition in winning the war as
facts, he claimed and not as his nor
anyone's opinion. He asked that this
stand as a mass meeting for war time
prohibition and be reported to the
President. q. S. Senators from Ken
lucky and to Congressman from this
district as such. Rev. W. c. Reeves
Of Ashland made the motion to that
effect and same was put to rising
vote which carried unanimously. L.
and Mrs. Hobson were entertained at
Beechmoor by Mr.. and Mrs James
Patton.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-07-19
Mrs Fitzpatrick En.ertain..

Miss Edith Fitzpatrick entertained
a number Of her friends on Tuesday
evening at her home. ho7oring Tom
Fitzpatrick who is now here on a
furiough from the navy Dancing and
games were enjoyed until a late hour
Miss Evelyn Johns presided at the
punch bowl. other refreshments con-
sisting Of sandwiches. pickles and OIL
ives which was served cafeteria style
A most enjoyable evening was spent
by all Besides the guest Of honor
were Sergt- VIM. Burke. OF Fl Thorn
as, Miss Swindell. Of Wise. Va, Miss
Elizabeth Stewards. Of Pikeville and
Green Bailey Of Beaver Greek.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-07-19
Wounded in Franee.

A card to Afr. VIII H. Vaughan OF
Third street, from his son. Prank. an
nOunces his wound on the battlefield
on the western front. He was wound
ed in action more than II days ago. for
the card had been three weeks on the
way to Z. s. A His condition yas
improving. but the card didn't say how
severe the wound was Frank was one
OF the first Floyd county boys 10 SO
10 the front and his family and coun-
" are glad 10 know he Is a loyal sol
der.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-07-19
lobe Wiley Acquitted.

The much talked of lobe Wiley
election fraud cases were tried in Cat
lettsburg last week and the jury after
being out only few minutes return
Cd verdict Of not guilty. Mr.. Wiley
was tried in the johnson Circuit Court
here in March and was acquitted. 9th
er cases made against him were trans
ferred to Boyd county. After hearing
the testimony there last week the jury
acquitted him and we are informed the
other cases were dismissed.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-07-19
Popular Visitor.

Mr. Phil Fannin of St Petersburg.
Fla. is here looking after business and
visiting friends. Mr.. Fannin and fam
lily were former valued and popular
residents of this city and their friends
are legion. Miss Gladys Fannin. the
charming young daughter OF Mr. and
Mrs Fapnin,. who is only Is years old,
is soon to graduate from the high
school at Petersburg.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-07-19

Robbie NJ. Milem, Denver. KY.
c. d. Hunt, Van Lear, Ky. ~
Albert Mason Daniel. Sip. Ky.
Montreville Francis. Denver. Ky.
Leonard Hall, Van Lear. Ky.
Herbert Short. SitlIa. Ky.
Martin Hall. winffred, KY.
Powell Mckenzie. Flat Gap. Ky
Carl Vaughan Martin. Paintsyille.
AIternates.
Benjamin H. Collins, Riceville. Ky.
Frank Arms. Leander, Ky.
Colvin Wells. Odds, Ky.
Luther Castle, Thealka. Ky.
Paul Crum. West Van Lear. Ky.
Moses Spradlin, Denver. Ky.
Martin Childers, HELLER, Ky.
Proctor Osborn, Flat Gap. Ky.
George Hony Oppenheimer. Paints
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-07-19
MARRIAGE LICENSES.

Thos. H. Crow. 80 to Josephine
Webster, 81.
Rufus Poindexter, %, to HERNIA
Loar. 81.
smith ]. Young, 20. to Jettie Ad-
ans, 80.
VIM. H Harlow. IS. to Lucinda
Spaulding. %.
Jeff Chandler. 20. to Ethel HAYS. 90.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-07-19

Thomas Fitzpatrick. who IL now on
the steamship Minnesota AZ Norfolk.
arrived home saturday for an eight
day furlough with his parents. Mr and
Mrs. Jonathon Fitzpatrick His arri-
val was quite an unexpected surprise
70 his family and friends as his fur
Tough had been delayed from time 70
time. Tom has been In naval train
ing since last September and has BE-
come a regular Jackie. His friends
are glad 10 have him home again
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-07-19
At Riceville.

The store. produce house and three
dwellings belonging to Frank Caudill
were destroyed by fire Tuesday. The
large stock of general merchandise and
produce were destroyed completely.
There was no insurance on the five
houses nor on the stock of goods. The
loss is estimated at about $500 with
out any insurance.
1t is thought the produce building
caught fire from lamp used in cand-
ling eggs.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-07-19
Return to Florida.

Mrs. Russell Kirk and Mrs. Holmes
Kirk and little daughter Mary Kath-
leen, left Wednesday for their home in
vero, Fla They spent several weeks
here the guest of Attorney and Mrs.
n c. Kirk. They will be met at
Jacksonville, Fla, by Russell and
Holmes Kirk and make the trip to Vero
q distance of 2s0 miles in their tour
ing car.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-07-19
Personals.

Mrs. W. T. Atkinson and Mr.. and
Mrs Chas. Kise and children are Wis
iting relatives at Kise and Gallup.
Mrs. Tom Mcclure returned to her
home at Louisa last week after an ex-
tensive visit with DIR. and Mrs. w. T.
Atkinson.
Mrs. r. d. Hinlkle and children re-
turned to their home at Richardson
after spending several days the guest
Of Mrs. Mary Ward.
Har.ld
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-07-19
Answer Call.

List of men to report to the local
board for Johnson county. Ky, on July
II. 1918 to leave for Fort Thomas.
KY. on July IS:
Arthur Lemaster. Wilbur, KY.
Paris H. Skaggs. Red Bush KY.
Jesse d. Bills, Paintsyille, Ky.
Mason Conley, Hager Hill, Ky.
Ross Blair. Ballot, KY.
pwain Ward. Offutt, XIV.
Milton A. Pelphrey, West Van Lear.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-07-19

Misses Ruth and Mary Archer were
charming hostesses at htelr home on
last Friday afternoon from two 70
five o'clock Miss Adeline Fruecht-
NIGHT being guest % honor. Knitting
was the pasttirne for more than p ia4
dies WIN were served most delicious
frappe. ice cream and cake
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-07-19
Enlisted in the Navy.

Pearl Allen. now graduate Of a
business university IS al home until the
24th with his parents. SIR. and Mrs. Sol
Allen. when he leaves for the Great
Lakes Training School Pearl enlisted
In the navy before returning home
from Bowling Green He IL a bright
young man and no doubt vii make
good with the eolors.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-07-19
Coal Operators Elect.

The coal operators meeting held at
the jefferson Hotel Friday afternoon
was well attended. Among those at
tending were Mr.. G, II. Fletcher. Mgr.
at Jenkins, Mr.. r. J. Gould. Collins.
Mr.. H. S. Adkins. Douglass: Messrs-
Kent and Sohn, of Robinson Creek,
Mr.. Shertliffe. OF Wolf Pit; Mr.. c. A.
Roehling, secretary OF the association,
of Ashland.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-07-19
PaintsDiNe Items

new baby girl has registered at the
home OF Mr.. and Mrs. A. G. I. Dorton,
making its arrival on the glorious
fourth Of July. The proud parents had
a double celebration ON this day. Mr..
Dorton is connected with the Paints
vile National Bank. having recently
moved back to johnson county from
Panama
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-07-19
WEIGH Rarebis Party.

Hiss Tiny Spradlin was a charming
hostess on Monday evening 20 more
than twenty five. 500 and dancing was
enjoyed BY all after which WEIGH rare
bit and pickles were served The guests
Of honor we're Tom Fitzpatrick. Sers,1
WIN 3. Burke and Miss Elizabeth So
wards. Of Piksvillc.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-07-19
Returns Home.

Miss Adeiine Fruechtenict. who has
been extensively entertained while the
guest OF Miss Iuez Cotfrcll for three
weeks. returned 10 her home IN Louis
will last Friday. Miss CotIreil accom-
panied her 10 Ashland and Huntington
returning home on Saturday evening.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-07-19

Measrs Fon Rogers and Jasper l.
Nor an came doen from Nirgie and
spent Sunday with their families.
Kenneth Mitchell manager OF the
Quinnisec Iron Co. at Wolf Pit. spent
Sunday here. Mr. d. B. Gillies OF the
same company meeting him here.
Mr.. w II. Price spent some time at
ElkhOrn City last week.
Mr. Kent, OF the Detroit Kentucky
Coal Co. was here for several days
last week
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-07-19
PikeDiHe TENS
First Conviction Under New law.

John wakefield. Of Penny. who was
lodged In jail here Saturday Is the first
in Pike county TO draw a jail'sentence
for alleged violation OF the thirty-six-
hour law. He was convicted before
Square w. J. Fackett. at Virgie. and
given twenty days.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-07-19
Miss Whit. Entsrts;-s-

An elegant six O'Clock dinner was
served on last Friday evening after the
Red Cross meeting 10 Miss Ruth Dav-
idsOn and guest. Miss Elizabeth Sow :
ards. ~ PikeviIie Miss White - a
charming hostess a. well as a spien-
did cook.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-07-19
Leave For Service.

L. E. Brooks, OF Pikeville, and Ferrel
b. Pinson. OF Johns Greek left Sunday
to enter a technical training school
at Lexington preparatory TO military
service.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-07-19

Dr. and Mrs. J. F. Record went TO
winchester Wednesday, afternoon re-
turning Saturday evening While away
Dr. Record visited State University at
Lexington, and Berea College
Quite a number of the younger set.
chaperoned by Mrs ]. W. Wears, en-
joyed an outing Saturday evening. tax
ing their supper on the bills
Misses Leonne Policy and Rusha
Ramey were visitors here from Elk
horn City last week
Mr.. w. d. Sutton was called 20 Vir-
ginia Tuesday by the serious illness
Of her mother
Mr.. Alvin Christopher. recent
graduate of the university of West
Virginia, is visiting his mother and
sisters for few days
Mr. II. s. Adkins, of Douglass. was
a business visitor here Monday.
Mrs. Joe Stone and children and
guest. Mrs. Jas NJ. Pinson. OF William
son. went to Johns Greek Tuesday TO
visit relatives
Mr.. T. II. Hartman is spending the
week on his farm near Roanoke.
Mr.. Jas. ID. Francis is in Cincinnati
and Washington this week on busi-
ness
AIRS. W. II. Price was the an day
guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Linton Trivette
Tuesday.
Mr.. Andrew b. Cain. of Yeager. was
the guest Monday OF his nephew. Mr.
". p. Call and Mrs. Call.
Mrs. Frank Haynes and daughter.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-07-19
HARRY COHEN IS APPOINTED
DEPUTY FOOD ADMINISTRATOR.

Harry Cohen. HELLER. Ky. was az
pointed Deputy Food Administrator
for Pike County, by A. F. childress.
County. Administrator.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-07-19

Mr. and Mrs W, s. Harkins are
guests Of their daughter. Mrs O. l.
Howard in MayEvilie. They viii be
away several weeks Mr. Harllns.
who mas been suffering from blood
poisoning. i improving rapidly
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-07-19
Homo on FurIouah.

Sergeant William b. Burke. Jr.. who
Is now stationed Al Ft- Thomas with
troops. l. at home visiting his parents.
Mr.. and Mrs w B. Burke He eE-
pecies TO return TO the fort the latter
part Of the week
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-07-19
Death Of 8. II. Adkins.

Mr.. Butler II. Adkins. well known
and popular merchant Of this place,
died at his home on College street on
Thursday morning at eight o'clock
The funeral and burial services We're
held from the residence OF his father
at Penny, Ky. Quite a number OF
Odd Fellows and Rebeccas attended
he being a member Of both orders
The bereaved wife and children have
the heartfelt sympathy Of the entire
community.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-07-19

Mrs w. j. Fitzpatrick who recently
returned from Florida is in a hospital
in Ironton where she will be operated
on this week DR.. Fitzpatrick and son
Geo. Herman are with her.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-07-19
Farewell Party.

A number Of the young folks enjoyed
an evening an evening OF dancing with
Miss Inez Cottreil and brother. Isaac.
on last Thursday evening. hon0ring
their guest. Miss Rruechtnicht. WhO
resurnel home the following morning
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-07-19
Catlettsburg Items
Safe In France.

Rev. and Mrs. Isaih Cline, received
card Saturday morning from their
son Corporal Thomas Cline stating
that he had arrived safely in France.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-07-19
81. O'Clock Dinner.

Mrs VIM p. Mcyey was charming
hostess Al a six O'Clock dinner on Mon
day. Covers were laid for Miss Ruth
Davidson and guest. Miss Elizabeth
Sovards. OF PfkeviIle.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-07-19
County supt. Marries.

Fonso Wright. superintendent OF
Pike county schools. and Miss Grace
Hackney were married at the home pf
the bride. The Rev. II. H Thomp-
son officiated.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-07-19

Thirty-eigh OF FIoyd's first class
young men left on the morning train
Thursday for Camp Taylor Many
people were at the station to bid the
boys a speedy and victorious victory
when they reach Kaiser Bill.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-07-19
Wriaht-H Hackney.

NFTIBTIt = EdNNIIIys :
Alfonso Wright and Miss Grace
Hackney were married at the home OF
the bride at the No. OF Card. Miss
Hackney is the beautiful and popular
daughter Of Mr. and Mrs. Henderson
Hackney. who are owners OF the Pike
Hotel Mr.. Wright is the popular sup
erintendent of schools.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-07-19

Special Attention given to your gro
Gerry orders Fresh supply on hand at
A. L. Burton's.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-07-19

Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Greenfield and
son, Isadore, left last week for New
York city, where they will spend a
two weeks vacation
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-07-19

Mr.. and Mrs. John Gillian. formerly
OF this place, now of HELLER. are Wis
iting friends here this week
Mrs. ]. VI Morris and children. who
have been visiting Mr.. Morris parents
returned home Saturday.
Misses virgie and Marie Williamson
who have been the guests Of their
sister, Mrs. Tom c. Galloway. and Mr..
Galloway, OF Bluefield. W. Va, came
home Tuesday evening.
Mrs. David p. Francis. daughter,
Miss Ethel. and Miss Lorraine Rowles
went to Cinderella, W. Va. Saturday
where they VIII be the guests OF Mr..
and Mrs. Evan Thomas for ten days.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-07-19
Marriage Licenses.

Lindsey NJ. Workman. 20. Inez Jor-
dan. II, both Of Rush.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-07-19

Everybody can buy war. Savings
Stamps.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-07-19

Mr. C. A Warden. OF HELLER was a
business visitor here Wednesday.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-07-19
Circuit Court.

Circuit Court.
The johnson Circuit Court will con-
vene here July %. All the cases set
for the first day of the May term of
the court win be called for trial July
~. Post.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-07-19

Returned From PaintsviIIe.
Mrs. James W. Layne and children.
who have been visiting relatives in
Paintsville. returned home Sunday
evening. They were accompanied
home by little Miss Angelina Layne.
Of Prestonsburg. who viii be their
guest for a few days
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-07-18
United States Raises Bulbs.

Among many things the United
States has learned TO do for itself is
the raising Of seeds, bulbs and plants
formerly imported from Europe. When
1t became difficult to procure azaleas
from Belgium and tulips, hya cinths,
narcissi. etc. from Holland, Americans
began to experiment with cultivating
these bulbs and plants in their own
country. And they've succeeded. They'll
be able to restock the barren flower
gardens Of Europe later on. The Pa
ciflc coast has proved the most nd
vantageous region for this new indus
try.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-07-18
EVENTS TONIGHT

Vaudeville and moving pictures
Keeneys theater
Superior photoplavs and vaudeville,
1Ecellm theater.
High class photo dramas, Fox $
theater.
Socialer Turn Verein, Turner So
ciety, meets at 142 Arch street,
Lexington lodge, NO. t. l. Q. Q. Z.
meets in Jr. Q, r. A. NJ. hall.
Water John ledge. y. ct H. in regu-
lar meeting place.
St Jean dc Baptiste society meets
At IS Church street
Local 81. International Brother
hood Of Electrical Workers, meets in
Wahren hcreers halt. Arch street
Court Progress No. 143. Foresters
of America, meets in Holmes and
Hoffman hall.
Court Charter Oak. No. So, For
eeters Of America meets in Electric
hall.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-07-18
Ailllnn to Pay for Ills Fun.

TIN goin swimmin'.' announced a
small South side boy the other night.
ooh, no, you're not" replied his
mother
But why not?'
Because I'll give you a good spank
ing when you get back" explained the
mother confidently.
"That's fair enough" decided the
boy, flying out NJ the door with his
bathing suit under his arm,
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-07-18
FOUR MINUTE SPEAKEBs,
r. L. king and f. K. Gilpatric
Added to the List Of Theater Takers

The assignments for -Four Minute
speakers for July 20th. and 9th
are as follows: July 90: Fox's, Rev
Samuel a. Fislle; Lyceum, w. F.
Mangan; Keeneys, Rev. Samuel SUIT
cliffe; Scenic, P, F. King. July -;
Fox's W. f Mangan; Lyceum. T
r. King, Keeney's, Rev. Samuel a
Fiske; Scenic, Rev. Samuel Sutcliffe
The topic that the -Four Minute
Men are still speaking on is THE
Meaning Of America. P. +. King
and F.. r. Gilpatric have been added
to the list of -Four Minute spea kers in
New Britain
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-07-18

y detachable wire handle p. events
a new square paper drinking cup col.
lapsing
OF English invention is a Slot ma.
chine thar prints the fact that posta re
h2S been paid on letters ltapaa1 NJ
afiTinS stamps.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-07-18

The parsee is a unit of distance
made use of by astronomers. IT Is
equal to 100000, 900, 100000 miles
and is the distance travelled by light
In three and 81 third wears.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-07-18

Miss Kathleen X. Phillips. British
Red Cross nurse recently arrived in
San Francisco on furlough after three
years on the front In France. She
relates stories of German atrocities
she personally witnessed in Belgium
and France. She wears the regula-
ton brown serge of-duty uniform Of
the British Red Cross nurse.
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1918-06-28

1t was poo in resources, did prove It's
gratitude by ordering Franklin, then
American envoy in France, to have a
sword made and presented to the dis
tinguished young soldier.
Made Victory Sure.
Lafayette returned again, and this
time France sent over an army and,
what IA more valuable, a feet to CO.
operate with il and with those ns-
forces in the field against her the Brit
ish began the final chapter of the war,
After the war Lafayette visited the
United States and was everywhere re.
ceived with welcoming hands.
Toward the evening of his life the
great Frenchman was in need, having
lost his property and having been 9th
erwise deprived of his patrimony. II
was at this time that congress voted
him money and lands, which he sold fol
100000, and at the same time invited
him to revisit the scene of his youth
full victories.
His tour of the country lasted four.
teen months, during which period he
visited each of the then twenty-fou1
states, and in every town and city he
was the object of a splendid welcome
He died in France in 1884 and there
was general mourning and many trib'
utes to his memory in the United
States.-
The present war has caused his name
to be illuminated again, for once more
France and America are fighting a com
mon foe, but this time the country
which France helped to free is return
ing to assist her in freeing the world
for democracy.
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1918-06-28
LAFAYETTE True Republican.

The republicanism of Lafayette as
tonished two continents in his day and
set the chancellories of Europe by the
ears. 1t abides still as an inspiration
to the world in these days of the
Battle for Liberty. The man repre-
scented in his youth the struggle for
the highest ideals Of III country and
in his maturer years he became an en-
bodiment of the struggle against the
greed of the Hun. The hero of Brandy
wine, whose vision was prophetic, was
also the foe of Prussian militarism. AS
the "Prisoner of Olmutz' his spirit
was not broken when he came to us
after having suffered the indignities
and cruelties heaped upon him by the
Teuton. Were he living nov he would
be as ardent against the Hohenz0l-
lerns as he was against George III of
Hanover.
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1918-06-28

received his baptism of fire. He
received more than that, for n of his
legs was so badly wounded by a bullet
that he had to be carried to Bethle-
hem, where he lay for weeks, attended
tenderly by the Moravian sisters.
For a time Lafayette was under Gen
eral Sullivan, and he saw much hard
service. When the Rhode Island cam
paign was drawing to q close and
D'Estaing's fleet and 1000 French
troops were withdrawn, it became evil
dent to those who thought on the sub
ject that the patriot army was in a sad
quandary. 1t needed supplies and 1t
needed assistance in men, and it need
ed the alliance of n powerful nation.
1t was true that the badly clothed and
sadly supplied little struggling army
iof the ~colonists could hold out for a
long time; but it was evident that
help was needed if a peace was to be
signed that would guarantee their lib
erty.
Lafayette was one of those who saw
that the patriots must have help. He
had been absent from home and his
young wife for two years, and he asked
for a leave of absence to visit France.
Toward the end of the year 1778 he
returned home and congress. although
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1918-06-28

SlIlOD. 1ItSCOtI
had sent for re-enforcements early in
the day, and John Stark, with his New
Hampshire company, had courageously
crossed Charlestown Neck under a Sc
we're fire from the enemy. But the haz-
ard of the attempt deferred other COM
manders from bringing troops to the
support Of the brave Prescott.
With ammunition almost exhausted
and troops tired out from the strain TO
which ley had been subjected, Pres
colt realized the futility of holding his
position in the face Of repeated at
tacks by the reformed and ~re-eEforced
British lines. Nevertheless he deter
mined again to easur his strength
with the adversary; and, with a COM
mand to his men to make every shot
tell, he awaited the advance of the
British. Again the latter were per-
mitted to advance within twenty yards
of the American works before they
were fired upon. The British line was
broken, but still it advanced. With
their powder now quite exhausted, the
Americans met their opponents with
dubbed muskets and ~bayonets.
The odds were too great and Pres
colt ordered his men to retreat. It
was in doing this that the Americans
suffered their heaviest loss; among
others who fell was Warren, one of
the most cherished of the popular lead
erS.