The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1906-09-28
True TWO Of American Soldier.

True Typo of American Soldier.
The name of Lieutenant zebulon Mont
gomery Pike is forever identified with the
spot whereon we stand. 1t Is associated
yet IL he had never penetrated thus far a
century ago-if he had never lived-the
work he did would have been done. This
region lay in the pathway of the march
of our western civilization. and even If
greater obstacles had interviewed than
those overcome by him. the indomitable
pluck, the courage and the firm determine
tion of our fathers to span, the continent
with their habitations and their power
would have accomplished in good time all
that was achieved by him. We would not,
of his services, or from the honor that
is justly due to his memory. He was but
n type of the American soldier, OF whom
There have been many and of whom
there will be many more. 1T is Il gratify-
ing fact that we have always possessed a
wealth of good men, capable OF rendering
and willing to render important service Ill
every eXigency and in every step of our
national progress. While we pay tribute
to those OF courage and genius who have
done great things in the past. we can
match them in the present in all the high
qualities which enable them to accomplish
great and difficult things for American
rogress and American civilization.
Taught a Wholesome Lesson.
The young soldier who made his way to
the foot of this mighty sentinel of the
Atockies taught a wholesome lesson. He
taught upseltish service. We perceive In
or, that what survives the hour in which
men live. is honorable work in the cause
VT ones country1nen and ones country,
Those who live apart by themselves and
AXE no thought of others, are least re,
sarded. 1t is within the power of each
% contribute something to the welfare of
his fellowman; something TO the upbuild-
ng of the community and the state. Each,
as the price of the liberty which he en-
joys, should make some return in the way
Of beneficient service. TO Others. II is NOT
aecassary that one should be in the pub
tic service in order that he may do this,
tor each hour and day brings its oppor-
tunity in the manifold relations of life.
.arge measure OF generous, neighboriy re-
gard and cheerful cooperation in the adj
sancement of the welfare of each and all.
pixies Peak or Bust was a rough, YET
characteristic legend. 1t breathed the
spirit of determination which those pos
sessed who made their way hither across
cred, and turned back, but those who per-
Served Went into the mountains and won
srom nature their well-deserved reward,
Whey were strangers to failures. They
were born to success.
Heart of People Is Sound.
We hear much said of vice and corrup-
don, much of the subtle enemies Of the
state and social order. but the great heart
ible today as at any hour in all of our
matchless history. The conscience of the
people has not been scared. Pure mater.
ialism has not achieved the mastery, All
of the forces which make for the intellect-
ual, and moral anC the social Advancement
OF the people were never more powerful
and never in fuller play than they are to-
day. Honor among mon was never moro
regarded, and dishonorable practices, cith-
err in public or private life. were never
more abhorred than they are today. There
has been upon every hand a demand that
those who hold place and power shall be
clean men, and that they shall consecrato
themselves completely to the utmost adj
yancement of the public welfare.
The American people are going forward
and upward with tremendous momentum.
They are advancing in ali OF the ways
which make for q strong, upright, pc
triotic people.
Horne of Strong People.
Fellow citizens, this will always be the
home of Il strong people, self-contained.
aggressive and progressive, with sound
minds and a nigh order of patriotism.
men and women should be able to look
with clear vision upon their Institutions
They should be able to realize that the
Nome, and that it must be a home where
.eligion and intelligence. virtue and lave
abide. Here they should he able to take
4 large and sane view of the great guess
.ions which lie at the foundation OF our
social and national progress.
We stand in a portion of the republic
ftch with possibilities. The next century
$ large with promise. Here in these val
teys and upon these mountain sides thou
sands viii come in the years which
dreds now. Churches and schools will be
built, universities will be established. IL
brariess will be founded industries will be-
created and cities will arise, Here will he
Sound a numerous. contented, prosperous
population. devoted to the cultivation OF
all the fruits of peace, and ready and will
ing, If supreme need should como, to show
hat they are the heirs of their honored
,lres, by giving the highest proc! of .