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arises. The national government real
ICES this and, in view of our small stand
ing army, is striving to ~re-organize and
strengthen the national guard. North
Dakota is doing all she can. along this
line and the only way to have a strong
guard is to have an armory home. MI.
Baker spoke briefly Of the rrnory pro-
ject-how a much cheaper building was
first planned but how the response of
the people had been so grand, the enthu-
siasm so great that the present result had
been attained. Co. K incorporated for
$4,000 and by state, law may hold prop.
erty free of taxation. Every S. consti-
tutes a share and $4,000 was contrib
uted by the people Of Dickinson; the
state furnished 5000, which is a first
mortgage without interest, running as
long as the building is used as an
armory; and Mayor Manning loaned the
company $1,000 at 8 per cent for five
years. The company has as revenue
$500 yearly from the state, s45o per year
rent from the Commercial Club and. rent
from the hail. There is yet the base
ment to complete, which will be a rendez-
vous for young men, and a source of rev.
n Co. K feels great responsibility
and intends to rise to the occasion, for
there is nothing like support. to make a
soldier do his duty. The company is
ready to form two auxiliary companies
for boys, and hopes o to have a gym
nasium and baths. This building is but
the beginning. AS a result, all hope to
see the spirit of patriotism develop, an
example to the young of: this land and
the foreigner in our midst. Here on
national holidays, by patriotic music and
patriotic sentiment, let that spirit of pat
riotism which makes good citizens be
instilled. This armory stands not for Co.
K alone. 1t stands for a united people,
a broad-minded people, who recognize
its wide scope and purpose; and to that
patriotism which makes good citizens it
stands a monument.
Messrs: lessen, w. J. Brown, ]. w.
Reed and A. w. Ellickson sang, without
accompaniment, "The Star Spangled
Banner" so much pleasure did their
music afford that the audience demanded
another selection, the quartet responding
with "Suwanee Shore"
AS a mar whose heart is always true!
to his native land and to the country of
his adoption, who, though born on for
eign soil, is as patriotic as any native
born American, Mr.. Simpson introduced
Rev. T. L. Rabsteinek.
Father Rabsteinek said his was a diff
cult, although most honorable, task and
regretted that previous orators had said
all he was going to say but nevertheless
he gave his hearers a earnest and
patriotic address. He considered the
day the most festive and the occasion the
most honorable he had been privileged
to witness in Dickinson, the Palmyra of
the west, a feast of joy prepared for Co.
K, when. honored guests gathered from
far and near to dedicate the beautiful
armory. He said, in substance: This
structure, practically the gift of the pat
riotic citizens of Dickinson-none are
more liberal, good and sincere-bears
testimony to our gratitude to the brave
soldiers of Co. X, among the first to
answer the call for volunteers. The state
and home city are proud of such men
and the building of this armory hears
lasting testimony that officers, men and
citizens believe in authority. But in this
universal Joy it were we'll to remember
the sad days of farewell, the long period
OF separation from loved ones, the anx-
ious days of battle, the time when the
company came home and some came
not back again. You and your dead
comrades are heroes of duty, heroes of
love of fatherland. Such men the
enemy fears and respects. You are still
heroes of duty and the highest command
is to obey. DO your duty not only in
time of war but to 'prcrentdisruption and
to punish disturbers of true American
liberty at home. You are not only heroes
of duty but of love. You followed the
flag to distant lands to carry the bless
ings of our government to foreign lands
and scatter the seed of Gods best gift
liberty. You followed not a blind in
stinct but virtues of the heart. Your
action was prompted by the noblest and
purest motives. You go not unrewarded
here. How proud must you be in the
Joy and honor of this day! You deserve
our support. Last Saturday we cele-
brated the birthday of the immortal
George Washington, father of the land.
May he be your guide. Do as you have
done in the past and be First in peace,
first in war and first now and forever in
the loving hearts of the people of Dick
inson."
Mrs. ]. H. Wood, accompanied by
Mrs. F.P. Ferris, Miss Holemoe playing
the violin obligato, sang very sweetly,
"For All Eternity" and, recalled by her
delighted hearers, gave the charming
little song, "His Buttons Are Marked
U. S"
Senator L. B. Hanna of Fargo was an
nounced as the man who introduced the
bill making the armory possible, to
whose ability, tact and diplomacy its
passage was in large measure due.
Senator Ham was glad to be present
and to bring the greetings of Fargo and
Cass county, and to deliver the message
Of goodwill from Captain Frazier and
Co. B to Co. K and the city of Dickinson.
Senator Hanna came to the state some
26 years ago when the tide of immigra-
ton turned toward the Red River valley.
The immigration of these last years has
set toward the western part of the state,
and, where 80 years ago the Indian held
almost u%ndisputed sway, and where a few
years ago were only side tracks, are now
thriving towns. Compared to the slow
development of eastern farms, this
progress has been wonderful and none
need apologize because he is from North
Dakota. Needed things get done in
North Dakota. Men go down into their
pockets and put up the money. This is
right. Nearly all North Dak0tans wera