Arizona republican., 1920-01-31

Glad to see yous back" said the general addressing a colored youth
 wearing wound stripe. Have you entirely recovered from your wound?"
 Yes mam-If mean yes sir re- piled the ex-soldier.
 T want to congratulate you on your ! decoration.' said General Pershing ad- i dressing an Indian boy, next in line.
 A. man who served in the second division next shook the generals pro- ffered hand. One of our two best ! divisions the general remarked "The | other was the first he said
 Baby Virginia May Mccoy, in the arms of her father. handed the gen eral a huge bunch of red and white carnations and the general implanted cheer ran through the crowd. Judge A. c. Baker. of the Arizona state supreme court, was next in line, | introducing himself as a Confederate soldier Mighty glad to shake the hand of a former wearer of the gray" said the general.
 II gave you three sons and you gave | them all safely back to men. General Pershing,-God bless you," exclaimed Mrs. Haver of Pasadena California.
 You are a brave and noble mother" the general replied. and are to be congratulated upon your sacrifice. l am pleased that they all came back" Meets Mrs. Fruit:
 
 France but I got him back said an other proud mother.
 This is the mother of Corporal John Pruitt a congressional medal of honor boy. said Governor Campbell in pre- senting Mrs. Belle Pruitt to the gen eral.
 Of a sudden, there was a softening in the eyes of that stern soldier, man accustomed to meeting mothers who have lost their sons. His hand held r<rh hot 0f Ix .l given her son to the cause of democ- racy.
 Was there faltering in the speech of this man whose fame and place in the world was won on his reputation for quick decision and immediate ac- tion? He caught the eye of the brave | mother. And the general made feeble | effort to express his sincere sympathy. l He muttered something about the | courage and fearlessness of Corp. John [ Pruitt. but it probably went unnoticed | to even the mother. Silence was gold l en for fleeting moment between them | and then the mother slowly withdrew | her hand. There seemed to be un- derstanding, but words were not coined | for such an occasion. He watched the | little mother as she slowly traced her | steps away. steadying herself on the | arm of a friend.
 Visits the Schools
 From the city hall plaza the pro | cession of cars, the generals in the | lead. made a whirlwind visit to the | Adams and Monroe and high schools. | General Pershing stopping at each to | make a talk Of few minutes. Every | where he was received joyfully and | cheered wildly. After tie schools had [ been visited the party went to the cap itol, where the commander in -chief | visited the governors office.
 At the Monroe school, where the first | stop was made, the children were | massed in front of the building await ing the generals arrival Cheers were | given as General Pershing left his car and walked through a lane of chil- | dren to the steps of the school. where he was introduced in a few words.
 Good morning, boys and girls said General Pershing, looking down on the sea of little faces with a smile.
 There was a joyful scattering shout of good morning" in reply, and the general. smiling. began to talk.
 Tt gives me great pleasure to greet such a happy lot of future American citizens" said General Pershing. smil- ing down on the hundreds of kiddies. and the picture of your upturned faces will remain with me forever. I wish you success in your future and want to tell you that your success de- bends upon your own efforts. You will soon be the citizens of the greatest republic conceived by man, and by obeying your parents and teachers you will become the kind of citizens your country desires
 Greets Cadet Battalion
 General Pershing struck chord that brought enthusiasm when he told the children they should be proud of their fathers and their brothers who rep resented them in France. stating that it was for them the men were there. He congratulated them for their patriotism.
 There was applause and cheers as the general finished the cheers led by Governor Campbell, who accompanied the general on the trip.
 From the Monroe school the process sion. led by the generals car, shot around to the high school. where the cadet battalion was drawn up in three sided square in fsont of one of the buildings. with the rest of the stu dents crowded on all sides.
 Into this square the cadets drawn up at present on three sides and the driven. General Pershing standing erect in the tonneaiI. For some moments he looked about in silence. then began to speak.
 Young ladies and gentlemen" said the general. .-I can think of no great CT pleasure than to meet young men and women of this period of their lives. You will soon assume the duties and of citizens and I am sure your training will prepare you to fulfill those duties with credit to your selves and to future generations The patriotic spirit shown in your devotion to the cause of this country during the war and by your representatives in the war. is exemplified in this monument ssignifying the cadet corps surround ing him) which stands before you.
 To the Adams School
 We feel great confidence in the future when we have had the pleasure ,f meeting you young men and women ] '