Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-05-19


 tons as of you knew one days pav would save life would you give one day d month"; and other such ulcr- ies rather disturbing to the mind of the individual who might be prone 10 permit the "other fellcw' to bear the burden while he enjoys all benefits. lhese persons were referred to by Lieutenant French, who declared they should find no protection under the folds of Old Glory" Behind the speakers stand were seated members of the Red Cross, attlred in the uniforms, while to the left was the 345th band, under the leadership of Ludwig Seitz. To the right, also on the platform, were the Home guards, and further to the right members of the colored Women's branch of the society. They also were attired in the Red Cross uniform. The colored employees of the Cotton Belt. and other colored people were seated cn the tier of benches on the extreme right.
 Band Wins Praise
 Judge SorrclIs served as master of ceremonies, and called on Rev. A. Homer Jordan for prayer after America had been rendered by the l band. Between the addresses the band played several pieces, Joan of Arc' winning an encore. B. M. Conk- lin sang solo that was liberaIly ap- plauded, and "Gocd-bye Broadway, Hello France also proved popular. | The musical organization was highly praised, and the members made fa- 1 vorable impression. They returned to Camp Pike this morning.
 l Lieutenant Cameron was the first speaker. He told of the murder of civil Hans by the Germans long range gun, paid tribute to the French and sistency and sacrifices have saved America. he said and complimented battalion of negro soldiers he saw entrain for an Atlantic port. They left camp, he said, smiling and singing "Over There" Such spirit he said was unconquerable. He warned against sympathiZing with soldiers, declaring they are entitled to respect and gratitude, but don't want sym pathy. The lieutenant urged that cheerful letters be written soldiers, and suggested that kind-hearted peo pie can help maintain the morale by obtaining the addresses of soldiers without friends Or relatives and writ ing them occasionally. He told how dcs pendent some of these become when others more fortunate receive letters, while the mails never bring them a communication of any kind. Their ad- dresses may be obtained from the camp Y. M. C. A. Lieutenant Gamer on explained the first Saturday of each month is "vistors day" at Camp Pike and he urged the people to visit the camp and converse with the sol diers on that day.
 ''rhe Source of Patriotism
 Supreme Court Justice Humphrey termed Pine Bluff "the source of pat riotism' and said he had come to drink a deep draught." He alluded to the county's action in giving up 10000 barrels of flour, and commend ed the action as one that had already written the ccunty's name on the na- tion's roll of honor. Judge Humphrey explained the organization of the Red Cross, told how every dollar given is l spent fer relief, the high officers serv- ing without pay, and necessary ex- pCIlSCo CI OPCI lllOIl DCIllS plONlQCN lOI from membership dues. There are 22,- 000,000 members now in the United States, and 2,000,000 women are knit ting, and making articles.
 He related how close the war is to , him and to every parent whose boy had donned the uniform. How tehsc boys are cared for was described by the speaker, who said that Red Cross people are right behind the battle lines, handing soldiers in the trenches hot drinks day and night, and provid { ing camps immediately in the rear where the soldiers can find rest, food and comforts when they emerge from their hard duty in the trenches.
 How the Red Cross has saved Italy l was also related by Judge Humphrey, who described the condition wrought ! by German propaganda, which dis couraged the Italian soldiers by mak- ing them believe that America would ! not send big army to Europe, and was not interested except selfishly. The Italian line wavered and fell | back, he said but then there appeared the Red Cross ambulances, bearing the American flag" America is here" he said was the joyful shout of the Italians, who gained new cour age, halted, checked and are still holding the Austrians.
 Judge Humphrey declared convict ion that "we will beat the German to his knees before We do so we are going to be on our knees praying that God give strength and protection to our boys on the battlefield" He be- lieves in prayer. he said, and would rather, if he were on the battlefield "have behind me my mothers prayers than an extra shotgun or rifle.
 Peoples Duty to Aid
 Lieutenant French, who is an in- structor in bayonet work at Camp Pike, spoke for a long time, and coV- cred many phases of the present and other wars. He recalled that the suf- fering caused by the present conflict | has been greater than caused by all other wars. Seeking to impress upon his audience the need for support cf the Red Cross, the lieutenant said ! Al. 4 ,,o,o JoI >f +bo ,11ioe, #