El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-05-02

ORIG. CEN. JAMES B. ERWIN'S an
u nouncement that he would do his
best TO have the men Of the 15Sth in
fantry demobilized in time TO allow
the Arizona men to 90 home on the
special train that wiz be chartered
by governor Thomas Z. Campbell, OF
Arizona, made a pleasing finale 70
the first half Of the clty's official
welcome to the returned heroes at
Liberty hall Thursday afternoon.
Gen. Erwin was the last speaker at
the afternoon reception. being pre-
ceded by acting mayor r. C. Semple,
governor o. A. Larrozalo of New
Mexico and governor Campbell
In accordance with Gen Erwin's
announcement rehabilitation began
Friday morning. It was the intention
TO hold the troops fairly close in
camp While the mass Of paper Worh
was gone through, Tor the command
iur general Of the district had en-
phasized the need Of speed 10 put the
last OF the men through in time TO
get them all discharged before sun
Girls streyv Roses.
The parade, which opened up the
days reception at p. m, starting at
the union station, was featured ny a
novelty in the appearance OF two
small girls. Miss Roman Stafford and
Miss Esther Calvert Pickett, each
years old, riding in the rear seat OF
a bunting sW1rled automobile, streW-
ing roses in the path Of the marching
heroes.
Cen Erwin showed his democracy
by leaving his big automobile at the
union station and walking in line with
the others, paving tribute 70 the re-
turned soldiers. re dropped in d.
recly behind the Fl Paso officers who
have returned from overseas, Lieut..
Col n LapoWski. Lieut. Col Her
bert Stevenson, Maj. Richard F.
Burgess and Mai 7. J. McCamant and
boatsWain's mate F. II johnson, IT,
assistant rector OF ST. Clements
church, who carried the flag. The
automobile carrying the two children,
troop X, commanded by Capt. George
E Harrison. and the 15eth infantry
band preceded the returned FL Paso-
ans.
Following Gen. Erwin were George
r LeBaron, general chairman OF the
reception committee, p Burt Orndortf,
James G.. LcNary. Col T. W. Glover
and other members Of the reception
committee in columns Of fours-
Governors in Line.
Then came governor Campbell at
the head Of the Arizona men Of the
15Sth Infantry, walking like a SOL
der. carrying his big gray Stetson in
cavalry band, led by Sergt Henry
FIeck, followed
Governor o. A. Larrazolo OF New
Mexico walked at the head OF the New
the 143rd machine gun battalion
As the procession passed the Liberty ]
statue on the upper ledge OF which I
the relatives and friends OF the re-
turned soldiers we're standing. a con-
slant shower Of roses was thrown l
zfran-T~n fN-E Tn~reanr- nramH1Herf |
over the entire route and every cross /
street was well blocked with automO- /
biles.
". v. Turney presided ct the re-
ceptiou at Liberty hall where the pa
rade terminated. introduced acting
mayor r C. Semple. who delivered an /
address, Of welcome on behalf Of FL \
Paso. He said, in part
Warns OF Red Terror.
when we welcome you u IS as
though we welcome our own men. for !
New Mexico and Arizona are one in I
business and heart with FL Paso. You \
men now have returned to face a
problem OF generalization. financial.
Eas a place as has capital. but not
B0lThevism nor auarchism. 7 ask you
men now, who have done things in
this world, TO render needed help to
your community, as part Of the coun-
try's mission 10 abolish the evil OF
the red Tag, and I know that you viii j
do IT, The city viii be yours while /
you are in IT, TO DO as you please. and
with you cali me on the telenhone."
Lurrazo'n Welcomes Men.
Governor Tara zol0 was next intro
uuced BY Nir. Turnev. IN an eulOgy /
OF the pride TeZes holds Of having
once been the home OF that salesman L
The governor rerounted elouuently D
the atrocities committed by Germany
n the great war and the creditahle
work done bv the americans. and ex-
pressed his hope that the league Of
He continued
CAS- a frfbrte 20 your tested uettle. I,
] have sent word 20 Santa Re 10 Sc
lect six 7-en from the New Mexico SOL
diers Who are to act as the governors 1.
e tar You rel VIII not want FOR
anTtalnE within the name OF reason.
and II any of-vou have difficulty in
getting position I want you 10 call
on ne md VIII see that YOU get
one Tire f0Vernor also paid tribute
% ii pazo for the warm greeting eT-
tended ~ the returned soldiers
Governor CaunbelI Speaks.
Governor Campbell next vas intro
5uced with the reminder that the ex-
ecu-lVe had been I'D all NIGHT waiting
for the arrival OF the regiment
Governor Camnhelps sneech. as he
delivered II. varied widely from the
one he had prepared With CODY o.
-aaA Sue aAA ms MANU- IRE se--lNFall
10 derive fresh insniration from the
rows OF husky Arizona lads before
him and spoke extemporaneously. ! 4
very largely
The governor praised the work Of
ne Fe~t7Te1t, reviewing its acrivi-
.ios f-o-1 che ff-et and mentioning 7
he fact that II had been filled three
times as II fed requirements 70 the
'rorf- ne nod ~ eloquent tribute /
10 the dead as vel as praising the
Efforts Of tHe living and said he took
pride in V-elco~i-E the latter back 10 (
civilian life. He ur~e7 the same kind
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