The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1898-06-23
runs it SO many days in turn and re-
ceives the profits. And, further do


ceives the profits. And, further do
you know that Capt. Patterson refused
to have anything to do with it? You
may we'll be proud OF a captain who
sets such a splendid example. Butte
go back to my story. The band came
up to NJ street and played and sang its
best, it is certainly band to be proud
of. The drum major gave a fine ex-
.hibition of stick twirling, and as I
looked at the scene, made weird by the
by the light of the candles, I won
dered how long they will be engaged
in these peaceful occupations. The
band dispersed and went to my tent.
s Co. Fof Fergus Falls }did some fine
chorus work ending with sNearer my
God to Thee" which they rendered
with SPLENDID expression and harmony,
as they ceased, could hear the tread,
tread of the sentinel as he walked to
and fro on his beat, and I thought,
"Surely the honor of the old flag is
in good hands," " -
[ was awakened by the call ''No. 1,
l o'clock" mo. 2, l O'Clock and all is
WE'LL" and as the cry echoed round
the picket line of the Fourteenth Min
nesota until No. l cried ':All is we'll"
[ felt a thrill of gratitude to the men
who are now playing at war, and
wish that ended in a prayer went up
from my heart that whether they are
called to the field of action or sent
home without ever having a chance to
give7their lives for the flag, God grant
the last sentinel may cry, GAIL is
we'll"
The reveille sounded at 4:3O the next
morning and I left my tent in time to
see the boys line up for roll call. The
call for rations came next and shortly
after six the boys began "making
their BEDS, that is, taking their blan-
kets out and shaking them, cleaning
their tents and guns; the police force
cleaned the street and by seven every
thing was in splendid order. At7:l5
the regiments formed in line and
marched out to brigade review, there
were 5000 men in this review and it
Was q fine sight. Between nine and
ten they marched back to camp, a
hospital ambulance following each
regiment, but happily it was not
needed this time. You, who are stay
ing at home say 'the boys are having
picnic.'' I wish you might see Camp
Thomas and live there for time.
You say, "they are happy" yes, for
consciousness of duty nobly done will
make anyone happy. You say ''they
want to fight, they want to go to the
'front.'" certainly they do. They have
given up the best of their lives in
answer to their country's call, they are
now willing to do their whole duty,
and will give their lives gladly if need
be, in defense of the principles for
which our glorious banner stands.
They are not reckless, nor do they
value life less dearly. I found the
finest feeling of patriotism and honor
among the men. Princeton may we'll
feel proud of the company which bears
it's name on account of the good dis
cipline, the high standard of honor in
camp, the high rank of the company,
the good name it bears, and the kind
illness and good feeling among officers
and men.
I left Camp Thomas feeling that this
had been the finest experience of my
life, and filed with a gratitude towards
the officers and men of Co. M too deep
for words.
MYRTLE LOVE,
Huntsville, Alabama.