Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1899-10-05

we're not deserving Of. They be
said, had left as boys and returned men.
They had fought in the same ranks as
regulars and had won from General
Ovenshine the highest praise.
He referred to Gen Ovenshine's special
to the troops and to the
fact that the 1st. N. D. regiment was q
great favorite with both Gems. Ovenshine
and Lswton.
Captain Eddy responded to the vel.
come of the city and county. He ex-
pressed qualification that the greeting
had been of such a hearty character
and thanked the people for their ex-
pressions of regard. He said 90. H was
proud of jamestown. He was given a
ovation on his appearance
and final three cheers at conclusion of
bis remarks.
Lieutenant Kelly, the hero of the Sig
nal Corps, wac called upon by the audi
ence who cheered him again and again.
He expressed surprise that he had been
called upon, said he only did his duty as
all the members OF the regiment. He
said the greeting was an inspiration to
Company II.
Lieutenant Baldwin presented to
Captain Eddy a gold watch, gift OF the
company, as token Of the high esteem
in which the captain was held by the
men. Captain Eddy was greatly affect
cd by the present of the gift and feel
lnely thanked the men.
Rev. NJ. c. Miller spoke ot"Our Coun.
try's Flag" He contrasted the atfec-
ton with which the American people
regarded their flag with the feeling OF
hatred which the oppressed people OF
few centuries ago regarded that OF their
nations. The American people be said
regarded their flag with more reverence
than did any other people. He believed
that the American flag would continue
as in the past to spread enlightenment
until all the nations of the earth would
be influenced thereby and that as an
emblem Of freedom, and peace its mis-
zion was easy to foretell.
Alfred Dickey's address was entitled
"Soldiers of 61.'98". He advised the
company to not remain inactive IN the
busy life Of the state but to show that
not only on the field of battle could they
WIN laurels but also in their lives as
civilians. lie said that in 1865 when
mustered out his company was com.
posed Of young mon just as Company H.
Now the veterans of the war Of 1865
we're gray haired and had but few
years to live but the strongest friend
ships existed between the members Of
the companies and ss the years went by
the friendship between the members OF
Company H would also become stronger.
He believed that the company should
organize and elect secretary. He sd-
vised the boys not to depend on their
war records to help them along in the
world politically or otherwise, but to
stand on their merits. He said the vet
erans OF 81 had no upfavorable compar-
sione to make on the records Of the vet
erans of 1898. Every old war horse
knows that the GARRISON duty, the long
waits in the field, the uncertainties and
inactivities Of campaign and the skir-
mishes are harder to stand than the
fierce rush of heavy conflict. He said
that while it was not given to Co. H to
participate in such bloody battles as
Shiloh and Missionary Ridge, yet they
had experienced the feeling Of the SOL
der rushing on the enemy, and had
taken soldiers part. This experience
would be the chief event OF their lives.
and the proudest thing as years went by,
which they would have to look back to.
would be the thought OF their service to
their country. he was glad this occa-
sion was one where there was something
to discuss and something to elevate be-
sides the getting Of the mighty dollar.
He would rather worship George Dewey,
than George Gould. and said that every
G. a. r. veteran regretted that time
and disabilities prevented their enlist
ing with the boys OF Go. H. Mr..
Dickey's remarks we're roundly sp.
plsuded.
Hon. Roderick Rose spoke on 'The
Future Citizen" He referred to the
worthy ancestors who bad given US this
great country, Its laws and love of liber-
ty and humanity. They began the
modern free institutions in the world
and much as our forefathers did, they
will not have done more for the nation
than the future citizens can and will do
for his posterity. Judge Rose stated tha
in his view under the laws of treaties
and precedent, the Filipinos were now
subject to congress whose duty 1t was
to give them good government and in
the time Congress was not in session
it was the duty OF the president to act.
He endorsed Mckinley's conduct Of the