The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1895-07-13

xss ssross the broad expanse of ocean,
until IL has reached tho old world; the
wooden shoed peasant of stsid Germany
and sunny France the hardy highlander
Of Scotland, tho poor Oppressed con Of
Erin's Isle, the aggressive Britton aud
sturdy Norseman, oil have heard that
magic mime, until to-day not a sail
whitsns other ocean but bears piIgrims
coming not only to worship at the shrine
Of cur eoantry's greatness, but also to
seek frse and happy homes ii our own
wonderland. God in his divine wisdom
has smiled upon rs and to-day I see be-
fore me reflected from cheerful faces, the
contentment which bespssks well our fu-
ture prosperity. Let us assemble on esch
suocssding anniversary of this day and
renew our feslty to the Nation aud adsh-
ty to our homes. And in concluding le:
me say that my earnest hope is that
peace and prosperity may dwell with you
and yeurs and happiness and Joy abide
with You, also.
FAaMER WALLACE SPEAKS.
After some excellent music by tho lady
organist and her assistants Mr.. Wallace
was introduced:
he came here to-day to play second
to Mr.. Willians, a. Mr.. Sullivan played
second to Mr.. Corbett.
He oomplimented Mclean County upon
her ce]ebration-the parade, the orderly
and intelligent sppsarsnce of the people
tho perfection of arrangements for
their enjoyment. That he had attended
fifty celebrations bat never one like this
whore everything was so propisious and
agreeable. Every man, women and child
in our glorious country had an inheren
right to celebrate the day. We inherited
it from the thirteen colonies declared
themselves free from the tyranny Of that
nation whose domain extended to every
part of the globe and whose ships sailed
on every sea. It is handed down to us
through the siRners of that most wonder
full and complete document, and brought
to us threugh the ution-Wa Washing
ton-Adams and Jefferson, and ON down
the years to the present time as a herit-
age; and long after tho grey haired veter.
ans and pioneers now present had passed
away. the children now in our midst and
their children would not fail in proper
observance of our natal day, and thank
God for their inheritance.
He than paid tribute to our public
schools; said they were the cradle of lib
erty and by teaching patriotism and love
of country to our children, We insured
the preservation of our country. That
We are q mixed peopls-always hAd bsen.
The same blood that made us n nation
Germans. Dutch, Irish, Froncn; tho stur-
dy Scotch and the bloody Englishman-
the Putnams-the Adams-the Franklins
DeKalbs, Pulaskis and Koskiasko's do
scsnded on down through tho years. 1t
was the same blood that would preserve it.
By this time our orator had shaken his
coat and rolled up his sleeves He then
spoke Of our own State; its prospects and
dangers. and that all tho trappings of
speculation, tho glitter and glamour of
of fortunes lost and won-the race for
sudden wealth had passed away. We had
settled dewn a. people who we're work |
ing to make thrifty farms and pleasant
homes and for the welfare Of our commu-
nifty, and by 90 doing were growing and
prospering beyond our knowledge and
expsotrtions.
In closing he had pleasant duty to
perform. II. II. Jewell, of the Bismarck
Tribune had delegated him TO present
beautiful dag to the Washburn school and
had authorized him 70 say in return ios
the gift, hs asked that they stand trss to
its eolors and keep it flying. The teacher
Mrs. Mann in behalf Of the school, 40
copied the dag and thanked the dener in
. few appropropriats remarks after
which the school showed their further sp.
probation by singing Hail to the Flog."
Wo1K OF THx COMMITTEES.
The various committees having the
arrangements of the celebration in charge,
did their work thoroughly. Nothing was
left undone that could be done. This was
especially the case with tho Committee on
Ladies. There plenty Of everything
good to eat on hands, with more to spare
many baskets beng returned unopened.
The Committee on Coffee were prompt,
and the Committee On Tables did their
full duty, cheerfully. The Committee in
charge Of the Races we're at their posts
promptly at tho appointed time and with
carefully prepared program. arranged
with stadious detail and carried out very
satisfactory considering the work per.
formed. The Committee on Fire Works
had arranged for the display to the best
possible advantage, and the magni6csnce
and versality Of the occasion awarded
full measnre Of thanks from wondering
Young America.
THH RACES.