The record-union., 1898-06-27

III iIOiy MdI-lO IdiSC cIIO AICC uii-
happy Cuba, and to ayenge the foul
assassination of our brave sailor boys
who on April 18th were hurled to in
stant death by the destruction of our
noble battleslrip, the Maine. What
dastardly crime was that
Soldiers of Battery A, to you is
given this noble banner. You are Cali
fornians That name itself is the
synonym of true chivalry and patriot-
ism. We give it to you in the full con-
fdence that, like the knights Of old,
you will guard with reverence and true
bravery every star and stripe. We
know that when the bugle sounds the
onset you will not be laggards, but
where the shot and she'll are the thick
est and the war clouds the blacklist
where the battle wakes the hottest
and the danger is the greatest-there
full we'll to the front will be Battery A
sounding the tocsin, Death to the cruel
Spaniardi' Remember the Maine!'
And now, soldiers, on this holy Sab
bath day, register in high heaven a
solemn VOW that when you are mus
tered in, and shall have taken the oath
to support the Constitution and Laws
of the United States. the flag this day
raised by you shall never go down in
disgrace, but that SO long as you shall
live you will fight to maintain its
honor unsullied."
During his address the speaker was
frequently interrupted by applause.
RABBI LEWIS ADDRESS.
After patriotic recitation by Miss
Pearl Baldwin, delivered with much
spirit and dramatic effect, Captain Des-
borough, with a few complimentary re-
marks, introduced Rabbi J. L. Levy of
Philadelphia, formerly of the Jewish
congregation in this city. Mr. Levy
was received with applause.
Mr.. Levy said it afforded him great
pleasure to be there and speak a few
words in honor of Battery AS flag
raising. We are people, he said, who
prefer peace and to see our men parade
in citizens dress rather than in the
garb of soldiers. We hate war; 1t is
the duty of every great nation to avoid
entering on war so long as that can
be done with honor. America did not
seek this war, but our officials found
they could not avoid the clash
To-day we have before us the first
men to respond to the call of General
Hart-men who have offered their SER
vices and their lives, if necessary, to
their country. They stand here as
heroes, for they have nothing to gain
by going to war. But it becomes the
duty of true and loyal citizens to re-
spond to the nations call as these
men of Battery A have responded to
the call of General Hart
Our country did not enter on this
war, said Mr. Levy, for the purpose
of territorial expansion, but to give lib
erty to millions of men whose sons had
been slaughtered and whose wives and
daughters were being outraged by the
heartless Spaniards. In token of this
our flag stands as the symbol of lib
erty
That flag says to every American,
Where 1 float every man, woman and
child shall be protected in the pres
ence of the law and in the sight of
Almighty God" 1t Is a menace to
every tyrant, a shield to womanhood
and a protection to childhood
The office of the soldier, said Rabbi
Levy, brings many sacrifices. We who
stay at home can hardly appreciate the
sacrifices through which the soldier
must pass. Neither can we too high
ly appreciate their action in Drawing
the dangers of battle and pestilence.
IhCS ~ ~ tIlc lIoIll OTO0T InaC OIn-
ers may be made free through the sac
rifices they may make.
Americans are now in the field fight
ing that people trodden beneath the
iron heel of despotism may enjoy the
liberties that are the lot and blessing
of Americans. They have gone to the
front and offered all they have on the
altar Of patriotism. We would not be
animated by the spirit Of Washington
or Lincoln if we did not come here to-
day and encourage these patriotic men
who are seeking an opportunity to go
| to the front and battle for their coun-
try's cause.
Men of Battery A. said Rabbi Levy
in conclusion, "our hopes and PRAYERS
are with you, and we trust you may
have the privilege Of showing to the
world that you are proud to struggle in
such cause. May the blessing of
God be with you.''
Rev. Mr. Johnston, pastor of West
| minister Presbyterian Church, spoke a
few words of advice and encourage
men to the men, and delivered a prayer,
which concluded the exercises.
HELP FROM CITIZENS.
Until the volunteers are mustered in
they must depend on the generosity of
the public for subsistence. A Record
Union" reporter asked Captain Des-
borough how the men in camp were be-
| ing fed.
"Oh, we are doing very we'll thus
| far" he replied. I'VE were out but
a few hours yesterday and the mer-
chants on whom we called treated US
very nicely indeed. We have enough
food to last us tomorrow, and have
assurances of further help.
Mr.. Enwright, manager for Hol-
brook, Merrill & Stetson, gave us more
than we asked. He supplied US with
quite a complete outfit in the way of
cooking utensils, cutlery tinware, etc,
enough for a camp of a hundred men,
| so far as they go.
Louis Breuner has sent US a number
Of camp stools, tables, etc. Hall, Luhrs
& Co. contributed some groceries, and
we have received several useful arti
cles from Baker & Hamilton, Schaw,
| Ingram, hatcher & Co. and others. OF
| course we shall require more food soon
but I believe the people will not see
| the men want"
The Father Of an Empress.