The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-21
RED CROSS A MOTHER

w nen ne arose to duuToSS lHe Sdln- ering, Major Waggoner was enthusias- tically greeted In speaking of the American Red Cross. Major Waggoner declared it was the greatest and big gest mother in the world, doing just what you would do for yours boys if you were at the front with them.
 ''The American people must work harder than ever to make the things that the boys at the front need and the nimble fingers of the women of the Red Cross at home must speed up the work so the boys going to the front will not suffer for the lack of the necessities. The boy going to the front is making the supreme sacTi- flee" stated Major Waggoner, "and we must give not because it is ouc duty but because it is our privilege to help by sacrificing things at home"
 William H. Skaggs of Chicago, g former resident of Talladega, made an excellent talk regarding the pres ent war and the characteristics of the German people, which he brough. through the ages.
 SKAGGS' ADDRESS
 There is no halfway ground where the allies can meet the central powers,v stated MT. Skaggs, land there can be no peace until the provinces taken from France in 1870 are restored to her, and l believe it is the solemn duty of America to pledge herself to re- store these provinces. and with this in view we are sending our brave boys over there.
 ''The battle of the Marne saved civ ilzation and America. and had the French not stopped the enemy there, doubt whether you and I would be here tonight. The Germans have from the earliest times practiced the same atrocities. The American people are not only fighting for self protection, but to pay our debt to France and Poland"
 Mrs. L. J. Haley was called on tn make four minute talk after Morris Bush had asked Mrs. W. D. Smith, gen. eral in charge of the Rainbow division, if she had a soldier who could speak four minutes and then "auit." This little discussion was most amusing, and Mrs. Haley demonstrated the fact that a woman could "quit" talkinS, for she made beautiful talk and gave toast to the women of the Red Cross in just 49 seconds. according to Oscar Wells. the timekeeper
 OSCAR WELLS REPORT Field Marshal Bush then spoke of the work of organizing the state, and introduced Oscar Wells, state chair man. who stated that every county lr the state had been organized, as well as all mining camps and small con- munlties as never before. and the res idents of these sections were intensely interested in the work. Already re. ports have reached headquarters tha. five counties have gone lover the top,r according to Mir Wells
 While the campaign only started today number of reports have come from towns that have already subscribed their quota, while many have ordered more supplies Among these reported as hay. ing gone over their quotas were: Union. town. Lafayette. Sweetwater, Phenix City and Piper, while those asking for more supplies were Columbia, Aliceville Sulligent Jasper, Evergreen and Selma The most encouraging reports are com ing from every section of the state and the outlook is very bright for Alabama to more than double it's quota.
 After paying a beautiful tribute to woman, Field Marshal Bush introduced l Gen. (Mrs) W. D. Smith of the Rainbow | division. who made a brief talk and in referring to the general orders ot the day stated the women would wear | the Red Cross uniform, which carried a message of help wherever it goes, and i've will order that the men remove their hats when we enter an elevator in which they are riding" This retaliation was
 cheered and General Sparrow immediate ly asked for bodyguard. Mrs. Smith
 in conclusion. gave her beautiful toast to the American soldiers in France. BESSEMER DELEGATION The delegation from Bessemer 8 strong. which occupied special table was next introduced by Field Aarsha