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The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1918-08-15
BOTH REACH COLUMBUS
ABOUT THE SAME
TIME
BRINGS GOOD PRICE
Both Bales Bring 80 Cents
per Pound in the Local
Market.

Columbus received her first cot
ton of the 1918 crop Tuesday, two
bales having reached here about the
same time and both having been
brought in by negroes. One bale
was brought in by John Wilson, who
operates a farm about three miles
southeast of Columbus on the Pick
ensville road, while the other came
from the plantation of Sandy Butler,
which is located few miles further
down the road.
Wilson'S bale weighed $50 pounds
and was sold to Mr.. T. o. Burris,
president of the Tombigbee Cotton
Mills for 80 cents a pound, while
Buffers bale, which weighed $40
pounds, sold for the same price.
Wilson stored his cotton at the
warehouse of Mr.. j. A. Goree, while
The bale brought in by Butler was
stored with Messrs. Gardner g. Smith
Wilson is an unusually progressive
and successful farmer, having been
among te first men to bring new
cotton to Columbus for several years
past.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1918-08-15
CHAS. KUYKENDALL
NOW In RUSSIA
WRITES LETTER
DESCRRiBiNG PREPARATION
FOR TRIP.

Mr. Il. l.. Kuykendall, manager OF
the Princess Theatre, has received
a card from his brother, Mr.. Charles
Auykendall, stating that he has safe
ly landed in Russia Mr.. Kuyken-
GALL, who is member of the l27th
regiment, American casualty forces,
wrote his brother letter on July 7,
in which he stated that his command
was preparing to sail for Russia, but
his letter was held up by te cen
sor and was not forwarded until af-
ter the card had been mailed.
In his letter, which was written
from Camp Merit, N. j., Mr.. Kuy-
kendall stated that he and his COM
panions had been splendidly fitted
out to withstand the rigorous Rus
sian winter, having been supplied
with fur overcoats, wool underwear
and other heavy clothing. He fur
ther stated that Archangle would be
the headquarters of the party.
Mr.. Kuykendall is the first Co
lumbian to reach Russia since the
United States entered the war, and
indeed, so far as is known, is the
first mon from this section to have
reached that far-distant land.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1918-08-15
WILL BUILD SHORT LINE.

Organization of the Iuka North &
South Railway Company, with a
capital of $l,OOO,o00, to construct
a railroad south from Iuka, Miss,
to Reform, Ala, a distance of "a
miles, has been announced by Mr.. T.
A. Smith of Memphis, president.
The projected railroad will con-
meet with the A. T. q N for Mobile
and will open a virgin timber country
30 miles through the center. The
ountry through which the line win
operate is rich in sand and lime
stone deposits.
Officers of the company are Dr.
F. T. Mccormick. vice president; r.
NJ. Mcdonald, secretary-treasurer,
and Geo l. McMaster, industrial
agent. w. S. Ayers of Memphis
has been engaged to make the
survey.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1918-08-15
BANKHEAD WINS
OUT in ALABAMA
RESULTS or. IMPORTANT RACES
IN PRIMARY HELD IN THAT
STATE TUESDAY.

A great deal of local interest was
manifested in the Democratic pri-
mary which was held in Alabama
Tuesday to nominate United
States senator, congressman and
state and county officers. Accord
ing to returns sec sived last night,
Hon. John II. Bankhead was re-
nominated for United States sena-
tor. having defeated his opponent,
Capt. Frank S. White, by an over.
whelming majority, while Judge W.
w. w. Brandon of Tuscaloosa, was
nominated for the governorship, hav-
'ng defeated his four opponents,
Messrs. Kilby, Teasley, Purifoy and
Wallace.
In the ninth congressional dis
trict which is made up practically of
Jefferson county, Hon. George Hud-
dleston, the incumbent, defeated his
two opponents, DR.. J .A.Dickerson and
Hon. F. S. Jackson. Much interest
centered in this race, as Congress
man Huddleston had opposed admin
istration policies and President Will
son had written letter opposing
his denomination.
In Pickens county Hon. II. /.
Scott was nominated for sheriff
having defeated three opponents,
Messrs. S. w. Williams, f. L. Blisett
and w f. Fitzpatrick. Hon George
Collins was nominated for the leg
stature, having defeated Hon. j. H
Coleman, and Hon. John Rorers wa,
nominated for the state senate, hav
ing defeated Hon. ]. o. Garner.
The Alabama constitution provide.
! that electors vote for first and seconC
coice, and this provision obviates thu
nee esgitv for second primary.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1918-08-15
COPY

New York City, May %, 1918.
"Honoable Charley Bernard,
"Gulfport, Miss.
My Dear Sir:
II hope you will pardon my un-
avoidable delay in answering the
question concerning Honorable Pat
Harrison. / do not wish to be un-
derstood as interfering in the Sena-
torial fight in Mississippi. | would
with equal readiness answer any
questions about any candidate as to
any matter that occurred within my
knowledge.
II have been rather closely related
to Mr.. Harrison officially in the
House and know what his position and
activity have been on public ques-
tons. As to the matter in question
the Eight Hour Law which stopped
the threatened strike. Mr.. Harri5o
as very active and very earnest. Ht
was in several conferences with me
in one of which the Postmaster-Gen
eral participated, and eounselled witt
us about the substance of the bill
and the method of passing it. HI
was a prominent member of tn
Rules Committee at that time ant
his concurrence was necessary ant
promptly furnished. He got his com
mittee together, had the rule re
ported, reported it to the House an
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1918-08-15
AVIATORS AT ARTESLA.

Flyers from Payne Field. near
West Point, are to be guests of cit
zens of Artesia at a barbecue which
S to be given in that town Friday.
The ayiators are scheduled to arrive
1t Artesia at 1870 a. M, and after
performing some aerial stunts will
descend to the ground and partake
Of the delicious barbecue and bruins.
wick stew which will be awaiting
hem. After eating dinner te air.
hem. After eating dinner the air.
viii then return to Payne Field.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1918-08-15
TO REBUILD SCHOOL.

The municipal council has ap-
pointed committee to secure plans
and estimates on building to re-
place the Air Line School, which was
destroyed by fire several months
ago. The school, while outside tue
city limits, was in the Columbus
school district and maintained by the
municipality. The council had pre-
viously decided not to rebuild until
the close of the war; but patrons con-
tended that the need for the school
was urgent, and it will be rebuilt
without further delay.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1918-08-15
SEEMS TO INCREASE LO-
CAL INTEREST IN SEN
ATORIAL CAMPAIGN
HITS VARDAMAN
Says His Reelection Would
be Construed as Condem-
nation OF Administration.

Local interest in the Democratic
primary which is to be held next
Tuesday has been materially IN
creased by the publication of the
letter from President Wilson IN
which he states that he would con-
slider the reelection of Senator Var
daman as a condemnation Of his ad-
ministration, and thinks the pople
of Mississippi should know this be-
fore they act
While large number of men who
had supported Senator Vardaman
ever since his entrance into poll
tics had been alienated from them
by his course in the Senate and had
decided not to vote for him at the
impending primary even before Pres
ident Wilson's letter was made pub
lie, there are undoubtedly many
others who would have cast their
ballots for him had the President
remained silent; but who since the
letter has been made public have
decided not to support him.
AS is well known, Senator Varda-
man has two opponents, Hon. Pat
Harrison, who at present represents
the Gulf Coast district in Congress,
and former Governor E. F. Noel of
Lexington. The great majority of
the junior senator's former friends
ssse ss4pa5l>.as ~. 4laafiaon; fSi
while Goveror Noel is highly regard
ed here the majority of the people
seem to think that the race is be-
tween Vardaman and Harrison, and
most of those who are in thorough
sympathy and accord with President
Wilson and his war policy are sup
porting the Gulf Coast congressman.
The law provides that, in addi-
ton to United States senator, the
people of Mississippi ION Tuesday
nominate congressman, circuit court
judges and chancellors. In this dis
trict however, there was only one
candidate for circuit judge and on'
for chancellor, Hon. T. B. Carol
of Starkville having been declared
the nominee for the former office
and Hon. A. Y. Woodward of Louis
Vile, for the Gatter. Hon. f. s
Gambler, the present congressman
who is a candidate for reelection, ,ha
four opponents, Messrs. J. E. Ran
kin, of Tupelo; W. w. Magruder, o
Starkvlle; T. J. Brooks, of | tn
Mississippi A. and M. College, an,
T. K. Boggan, of Lee county.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1918-08-15
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
THAT STATUTES ARE
OBSERVED HERE
NEW SCHOOL BUDGET
Amount Allowed Exceeds
that of Last Year by Nine
Thousand Dollars.

After having laid over for a
period Of 80 days, as required by
legal provision, the petition filed by
local ministers asking that the Sab
bath laws be more rigidly enforced
in Columbus came up for considera-
lion before the city council Tuesday
night, and the council instructed the
police department to see that these
laws are enforced as provided IN the
various city ordinances and legisla-
tive enactments. Chief OF Police
John Morton was present at the
meeting and stated that arrangements
had already been made to see that
the Sunday laws were complied with.
The city school trustees presented
their budget for the ensuing year
and it was adopted by the council
The budget exceeds that of last year
by about $4,000. The increase re-
suits from the fact that it was nee
essary to advance the salaries Of
numerous teachers, who could have
secured more lucrative employment
elsewhere and who would not have
remained in their present positions
without additional compensation. I'M
der the new schedule the salaries of
seven teachers are advanced to $50
per month, which places them on q
basis with instructors performing
similar work in other cities.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1918-08-15

The following clipping from the
Daily Corinthian, of Corinth, will be
read with interest by the many
friends here of Mr.. Hal Brown: &C.
H. Brown, Jr., who has been serv-
ing as assistant cashier at the First
National Bank, has resigned that po
sition and as soon as his successor
has been named, he will assume
charge Of the superintendency Of
Corinth Mills, recently purchased by
Morrison -Rinehart Grocery Co., from
B. F. Liddon."
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1918-08-15
INES SERIOUSLY Ill.

Mr.. V. b. lines, business manager
of the Columbus Dispatch, who yester-
1ay morning returned from short
visit to Memphis, was yesterday
stricken with an appendicitis, and
last night about 10 o'clock was taken
to the Columbus Hospital in Gunter
Brothers ambulance. The CONNER
cial joins his many friends in wish
ing him a speedy recovery.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1918-08-15
ELSIE FERGUSON IN IBSEN'S "A
DOLLS HOUSE" AT PRINCESS.

The attraction at the Princess for
today, Thursday August 18th, is
dainty demure little Elsie Furguson,
in Henrik Ibsen's famous play, "a
Dolls House."
Este Furguson, is universally ad-
mired both for her beauty, and abil-
ity as an actress,and in this she is
offered an exceptional tehicle for
her art.
Those who admire the very best in
the silent drama, will be delighted
with this offering.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1918-08-15
ACTING STATE VETERINARIAN.

DR.. John Oliver, of this city, is
now acting state veterinarian, and
is spending part of his time at the
A. and M. College, DR.. E. M. Ranck,
Of the A. and M. College, who is the
veterinarian for Mississippi, is now
spending several weeks in the north.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1918-08-15
TO BUILD FINE HOME.

Mr.. S. r. Barber, of Mt, Carmel,
Ill.,, who recently purchased a val
liable tract of land on the Jackson
Highway few miles west of Co
lumbus, has awarded the contract for
the erection of handsome residence,
and will bring his family here as
soon as the building is complied.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1918-08-15

Mr.. C. F. Sherrod, Miss Mamie Sue
Sherrod Mrs. J. T. Champneys and
Miss Suzella Champneys have return
ed from a visit to North Alabama
and South Tennessee, having made
he trip in Mr.. Sherrod's car.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1918-08-15

The Lowndes County Unit of the
Woman's Auxiliary of the National
Council Of Defense has issued an ap-
peal to local women between the
ages of l9 and 33 TO enroll in the
United States Student Nurse Re-
serve. The government is ceiling
for $4,000 volunteers, and Lowndes
county's quota is 26l.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1918-08-15
PICCLY.WIGCLY STORE.

A Piggly- Wiggly store is to be
established in Columbus, F. B. Cox,
merchant of Starkville, Miss, hav-
ing purchased the local rights from
Clarence Sanders, the originator of
the idea, and having rented the
building on South Market street
formerly occupied by the Pope gro
Gerry Company, in which the new ea
tablishment will be located.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1918-08-15
SMALL. rIRF MONDAY

The home Of Mr. Warren NJ. Gard
ner, on North Third avenue, was
lightly damaged by fire Monday
morning The flames started from
defective flue and practically all
of the kitchen roof was burned OFF.
The loss was covered by insurance.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1918-08-15
COPY

"Gulfport, Miss, May 7, 1918
"Hon. w. C. Adamson,
"641 Washington St., N. Y. City
"My Dear Sir:
"Since you are the author of the
Eight Hour Law, | wish you would
write me the attitude of Congr ass-
man Pat Harrison when this Bill
was being considered.
every sincerely yours,
(Signed) CHARLEY BERNARD" ."
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1918-08-15

made the opening speech Questions
affecting the employees Of transpor-
tation companies were frequently be.
fore the committee Of which he was
chairman and often involved the in
terests of labor in other respects.
Mr.. Harrison so far as | observed has
been consistent friend Of labor.
Hoping this will furnish the infor-
nation desired and will not be con-
structed as any interference in local
affairs or any injustice to any other
candidates, | remain,
yours truly,
tsigned) Nv. c. ABAMSON,n
Formerly Chairman Committee n
Interstate and Foreign Commerce
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1918-08-15
CELEBRATE ANNIVERSARY.

CELEBRATE ANNIVERSARY
Mr.. and Mrs. c. w Shedd, two Of
Oldest and most beloved citizens Of
the county, who reside in this city,
celebrated their fifty-sixth wedding
anniversary on August T. Their
many friends join the Commercial
in wishing them many happy years
to come.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1918-08-15
SCHOOL CONVENTION.

The Lowndes County Sunday
School Association will hold its an
nual convention at Rural Hill, about
s miles northeast of Columbus, Sat
urday and Sunday, August 81 and
September ]. An interesting pro
gram has been prepared for the meet
ing
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1918-08-15
HAS DONE MUCH
FOR UNION LABOR
THAT HARRISON SUPPORTED I'M
PORTANT LABOR LAWS
is PROVEN. =

Mr. G. F. Brown, popular engl-
neer on the Southern Railway in Mis-
sissippi, is in receipt of the following
letters, which will prove Hon. Pat
Harrison's stand toward union labor;
"Gulfport, Miss, August 1918.
m q # Erc~F
columbus, Miss.
"Dear Sir and Brother:
81 am enclosing you some corre-
spondence between Hon. w. G.,
Adamson and myself relative to the
Eight Hour Law, and the attitude of
my personal friend, Pat Harrison, on
this question. l wish you would
kindly show this to the boys | am
also mailing you under separate cover
some literature, which | wish you
would please pass around.
81 am expecting to come up and
see you all just as soon as | can get
a chance off,
Trusting you are in good health
and making it all right
"With best wishes, am,
"Yours fraternally,
"CHAS. BERNARD
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1918-08-15

Mr.. j. w. Loving is in Chicago
this week attending a meeting of the
National Lawyers League, of which
he is member. On his return he
will be accompanied by Miss Celeste
Loving, who has been visiting rela-
tives in st. Louis.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1918-08-15

Mr.. J. Albert Loeb returned 70
Columbus the first Of the week after
spending some time in New York
City purchasing spring and summer
stock for the big firm OF Simon Loeb
and Brother, Inc.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1918-08-15

Mrs. Ovid P Vaughn Of Caledonia.
left Tuesday for Muskegon, Miehi-
gan, to visit her sons Halbert and
James Lawrence who sre toing GOV.
eminent work in that city She was
accompanied by her sister Hrs. ). M.
Bayles Of Artesia
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1918-08-15

Mr.. Albert S. Ferguson, well
tnown mail carrier in this city, is en-
joying a we'll deserved vacation. He
is being relieved by his son, Mr.. Ed
ward Farguson.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1918-08-15

Prof. and Mrs. J. W. Fox, OF
Scott, Miss, were guests Of Mr. and
Mrs. II. NJ. Pratt in this city Tues
day. Prof Scott is manager Of the
Delta Planting Company, Of Scott.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1918-08-15

Mrs. r. w. Elliott, Sr., and two
sons, Messrs Pat and Oily
Elliott. and Miss Martha Elliott, of
Riverside, Cal, are visiting at the
home Of Mr.. Robert Elliott in the
prairie. They made the trip to Co
lumbs in a Buick car in about two
weeks time,
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1918-08-15
REV. GAVIN TO PREACH.

Rev R. s. Gavin, Of Corinth, will
preach at the First Baptist church
next Sunday morning at II o'clock.
While in the city Rev. Gavin will be
the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Earl
Burris.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1918-08-15

Mr. and Mrs. j r. Watson and at
'ractive little daughter, Martha For
rast, have returned from a short vis-
Il TO relatives in Humboldt, Tenn
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1918-08-15

MIR. Will Sandifer, of Hattiesburg,
former citizen of this county, has
been spending the past several days
here on business.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1918-08-15

Apply to Mrs. ktwell Williams at
her residence No. 211 Sixth street,
north, for lessons in Gregg System
,f Shorthand. Glass just beginning
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1918-08-15

The many friends of Mr.. Richard
Harrison regret to learn of his i'll
ness the past several days at Fort
San Houston, Texas.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1918-08-15

Mr. and Mrs. w. R. Elliott left the
past week for pes Moines, Iowa,
where they go to spend two weeks
with relatives.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1918-08-15

Mr. Louis PulIo, who has been
eornetist at the Princess Theatre
for, some time past, left Tuesday
NIGHT with his wife for Jackson, where
they 90 to reside.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1918-08-15

Mr.. A. Fienstein left the first of
the week f, New Orleans, where he
goes to purchase fall and winter
stock for his store.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1918-08-15

Mr.. and Mrs. K. VI. Gibson now
have with them Woodrow Wilson, a
fine son born 10 them Oh Tuesday
morning.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1918-08-15

London, Aug 14.--The British
line has been advanced slightly east
,f Meteren, on the Flanders front,
the war Office announced today.
There was artillery activity but
no infantry actions on the battle
line during the night, Field Marshal
Haig reported.
Local attacks were delivered by
the Germans in the Dickebrush sec
tor, (Flanders 'front.' but were re-
pulsed.
The text Of the war office state
ment follows
Hostile artillery has been acti
during the night on the battle 'tout.
"No infantry action is reported.
"At midday yesterday local hos
tile attacks in the Dickebnsh sector
were EepulSeur
During the night the enemy sr
tillary has shown considerable 1etivi-
by in this neighborhood and also
against our positions northwest Of
KENNEL.
"We secured a few prisoners dur
ing the night in a successful eaid in
The neighborhood Of the Eyette.
in the Vieux Berquin sector our
patrols have continued to push for
ward and have succeeded in estab-
fishing our lines east of the village.
"a number of prisoners and
machine guns were captured by us in
he course Of this operation.
"Our lines have been advanced
lightly east Of Metaren."
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1918-08-15

Mr. g T Heard of Brooksville,
spent Monday in Columbus on bus
mess.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1918-08-15

Mr.. and Mrs. T. L. Lawrence have
returned from a visit to Sheffield,
Ala.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1918-08-15
HEAVYARTlLLERY FIGHT
ING ON AVRE AND
OISE RIVERS
PRISONERS TAKEN
Many Germans Captured by
French When they Invade
Enemy Lines.

Pars, August 14.-Heavy ar
tillery duels between the Avre
and Disc rivers were reported
by the French war office to-
day.
On the Vesle river where
Americans are fighting) the
Germans attempted surprise
attacks, all of which failed.
Some German prisoners
were captured during the
French raids at Champage.
The text Of the communique
follows:
"The artillery was active on
both sides between the Avre
and the Disc rivers last night,
particular in the sectors of
Roye and Conchy-Les-Pets.
"One the Vesle river sur
prises attempted by the enemy
were without any result.
Prisoners were captured by
the French as the result Of in
cursions into the German lines
In the region of Mesnil-Les-
Hurlus.
elsewhere the night was
calm"
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1918-08-15

Commercial ads are winners.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-05-23
SIGEL

Miss Esther Anderson who has been
employed at Tomahawk, the past year
is here for two weeks visit with he1
parents.
Arvid Kronholm has secured employ
ment at Grand Rapids.
John Kappa had his new barn
shingled on Tuesday and in the even
ing entertained a number of people
at party. A good time is the report
Miss Ella Burgeson, who is employ
ed at the Nash home at Grand Rapids
spent Sunday with home folks.
Robert Heden spent the week end
at the Alvin Marks home at Grand
Rapids.
Oscar Nelson spent Saturday at
Cranmoor
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Burgeson en-
tertained few relatives for dinner
at their home on Sunday.
Albert Whitrock has purchased a
new car.
Mr.. and Mrs. Cornelius Young of
Chicago, have rented the G. E. An
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-05-23
RED CROSS
PARADE
SATURDAY

Saturday, May 18th, certainly in
augurated the second Red Cross drive
under suspicious circumstances in
Grand Rapids. The parade, which was
formed at three o'clock Saturday af-
ternoon at the Amusement Hall and
marched to the c.. NJ. & st. Paul de-
pot and return, thru our principal
streets, made a most imposing and
attractive parade on account of the
$50 lady members of the Red Cross,
all gowned in white, and either car
ried a white flag with a red cross, or
the American flag. This day was truly
Red Cross day, in all that the word
implies. The parade was headed by
Fred Roenius' handsome horse, dec
Grated with Red Cross banners and
driven by Miss Priscilla Akey, stem
ographer for the Red Cross society,
then followed the band, 81 in number
the ladies of the Red Cross, so mem
bers of Company K in full uniform
and about 35 Boy Scouts and two
hundred children from our public
schools, all of whom carried an A
merican flag. This parade was as
handsome a one as we have had this
season, and wholly as patriotic in its
desire to support the allied armies
in winning the war.