Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1916-06-27

AS we recall the pages of history
we must observe that since the birtl
or this great nation, that in every
struggle in which the nation has en-
gagged, great principle has been in.
volyed. In the war of the Revolution
the principle was freedom from op-
preston and taxation; in the war OF
1872 the principle involved was the
denial OF the right of England to i'm
press American seamen into British
service; in the Mexican war it was
the freedom of the Texans; the civil
war was decided whether the state had
the riglt to secede from the Union
In the Spanish-American war, while
the direct cause may have been the
sinking of the Maine, the principle OF
the struggle was that the oppressed
Cubans should be free.
And now, though no war has been
declared and we hope that none will
result, we know that if war comes we
will be fighting for a principle. This
time the principle will be Defense of
American honor which Mexico has
seen fit to trample under foot
There is no question but that you,
as our defenders, go gladly to the
front. Those of us who remain at
home feel that you will not alone do
honor to yourselves but that you will
be credit and honor to this city, this
state, and this nation, as we'll as to
old Glory the beautiful emblem
which floats above us.
When our country calls it is our
duty to answer that call In nearly
every case you who are leaving, have
some dear ones to mourn your alb
sence. but it is in defense of these
dear ones that you are making the
sacrifice, for in defending them the
nations honor will be best upheld.
Many of us may differ politically.
Many of us are of different ancestry.
But we are all Americans and as
Americans we all are willing to an
swer our cOuntry's call. The original
American was the Indian or the
aborigine, and since the origin of the
United States our citizens have been
known as Danish-Americans, English
Americans, ETC., by reason of our an
cestry. But regardless of our fore
fathers we are all and always Ameri-
cans and we are willing to give our
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AmericaniSm.
you may rest assured that those
of you who are leaving behind dear
ones dependent on you will find on
your return that the loyal citizenship
of Wausau has provided for them
AS the time for your departure draws
near we will bid you goodbye and
Godspeed. When the present diff
culties have been brought to an end
we will again welcome you-on safe
return"
Capt. Lucas is the Oldest member
of the company and an excellent drill
master.
The shortest man in the company
is Ed Albrecht and is a general favor
ite among his comrades.
Many of the boys are good marks
men, and woe to the Mexican snipers
if they get in their works among them.
Phillip Menzner is the tallest man
in the company and is one of the file
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low, too. He is from the village of
Marathon.
One interested spectator at the train
became so enthusiastic that he en-
listed then and there, joined Co. G
and Immediately jumped aboard for
Camp Douglas.
Wausaus patriotic fervor was en-
Enthusiastically aroused last week when
the spirit if war with Mexico reached
the city. No lethargic spirit turks
here on any occasion.
Second Lieutenant Behnke had COM
mand of the company entrain for
Camp Douglas. He is a splendid ap-
pearing officer, an excellent drill mas
ter and popular with the boys.
Eighty-seven members of Company
G went on the special train; Capt.
Lucas and five members went to Grand
Rapids with the Eagles and twenty
new enlistments will go later.
First Sergeant F. L. Gottschalk, is
a newly wed, having been married
during the call to arms, but had to
leave his girl behind him. He is a
bright young man and good soldier.
"Old Glory" was very much in evil
dence in the city during the past week
and could be seen in all directions in
honor of Co. G's prompt response to
the presidents call for war prepared
cess against Mexico.
G. W. Borowitz. tailor, who has a
business block under construction
dropped his business and was one OF
the foremost recruits. He is the
heaviest man in the company and a
crack shooter.
The parting at the Northwestern
station of relatives and friends of the
company in many instances was really
pathetic and sincere and brought forth
the sympathetic emotions of some OF
the stoutest hearts of the vast throng
assembled there.
The local Order of Eagles made q
splendid showing in the parade, while
escorting the soldier boys to the
Northwestern station at the time o.
the formers departure for the st
Paul station to take their train fol
Grand Rapids.
officers of Co. G will be well paiC
for their services while on the battl'
front with Mexico, according to th'
| following: Captain Lucas will receiv,