Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-09-09
PERSHiNG, BACK IN
 NATIVE LAND, IS
 GIVEN BIG WELCOME
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 When the huge Leviathan, once the pride of defeated Germany, nosed her way through the mists off the Jersey coast, General Pershing stood up on her deck with the famous "Compo- site regiment" 5000 picked American soldiers, known as "Pershing's own."
 Gets Commission.
 These stalwart soldiers were his guard of honor when Paris and Lon don paid tribute to the American com mander and they will be his guard of honor when his own country's metro polls pays it's full need of praise We'd nesday.
 Just after the General walked down the gang plank at Hoboken, he re- Iceived the first reward which grate- full country has offered him. In the name of the nation, Secretary of War Baker handed him his commission as full general in the American army, rank held previously by only three men, Grant, Sheridan, and Sherman.
 Standing behind, and completely hidden by the imposing figure of the general, was little boy trying to look very dignified and soldierly. He was "Seargeant" Warren Pershlng, the commander in chiefs only sur viving child. When the general re- ceived his commission, he turned to his son and handed him the document with an injunction to keep 1t sate The sergeant" kept it safely all right, but later, in the great crowd at the city hall, he became separated from his father, much to the dismay fthe general. When the boy was To- cated his father asked ansxiously: "Warren, have you got the commls- sion?" ,,.
 "Yes, sir" Replied the Sergeant" promptly. :, ;,
 "Well, see that you hold onto it"
 The enthusiasm of the spectators found vent in one unrehearsed incl dent which was received by General Pershing with apparently mingled feelings. As he entered the city hall, flanked by Governor Smith and May or Hylan, woman burst past the po-- lice guards and implanted a sound kiss on his cheek. Another woman, stirred to emulation, attempt to re, peat the feat, but the general raised his hand in supplication: "Oh, Madam" he said, "please don't. Not that" The ceremony at the city hall, where General Pershing was officl- ally welcomed to New York was brief. After the mayor had delivered his address of welcome, and the general had made a short reply, the party emerged again and the procession was resumed.
 lAs the procession advanced up town. steam sirens grew fewer, but at a steel foundry two husky former "doughboys" whose somewhat grlmy khaki trousers explained how they had 1 beaten, their swords into pruning hooks, proved that the American sol dier has not an unjust reputation for ingenuity.
 They had erected an enormous piece of sheet iron on the pavement and with two hammers made racket which seemed to please them what ever were the feelings of their neigh bors. A little further on. large funk shop provided an ancient church bell which three girls banged lustily with hammers.
 On arrival at his hotel, the general rAtired immediately to the suite which had been reserved for him. There he lunched nrivatelv with his son and sisters, Miss Nav Pershing of Lincoln Nebraska. and Mrs. o. M Butler, His rooms were decorated with masses of flowers sent by ad- mirers. After luncheon. he received number of visitors. including Senator Warren of Wyoming. his father-in- and William Jenninos Bryan, who is fellow guest in the hotel.
 So many invitation have been ex- tended to General Pershing that he decided +odav to prolone his stay here until Thursdav leaving for Washington that night.