Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-06-27

people of all lands came to our shores
to escape tyranny and religious perse-
cution. All who came with loyal
hearts and loyal hands were given a
big welcome. The spirit Of ITS is
year men met in Philadelphia and de-
clared all men free and equal and en-
dowed with the right Of liberty, life
and the pursuit Of happiness We
pledge our lives, fortunes and sacred
honor, in the same degree of patriot
ism and loyalty now. We emulate the
patriotism of war and cultivate the
virtues of peace of those old colonial
sires.
I'm all temerity, in all sincerity of
fervent supplicant at the throne of
God, I ask that he may return you,
back to your homes, your crowns stud
ded with jewels far brighter than all
the Caesars in the world"
The Columbia Polka, played as
cornet solo by Reed Blankenship,
brought much applause and praise for
the player.
Mrs. BIish Sings.
Mrs. N. B. Blish sang as a soprano
solo, "Your Flag and My Flag" the
number which she won such popular
fly with on Flag day. It was equally
as we'll received Saturday evening as
she was given big applause.
An address by Major r. P. Spilman,
veteran Of the civil war followed.
Praises Young Men.
Major T. P. Spilman spoke of the
young men and boys Of the nation.
He said that in war time it had al
ways been the young men who had
answered the call and fought the bat
ties of the United States. He was
reminded by the crowd he said, by
the scenes of tlfty-ave years ago, when
similar crowds gathered, not so large
perhaps, but just as serious and just
as earnest, and with much the same
purpose. He protested against anyone
speaking lightly Of the soldier boys,
for he said that they were not going
upon any summer picnic, but for real
work, blood shed, and hardship. He
denied being croaker, but said that
he had had his war experiences and so
knew just what the boys are up
against. For the Mexicans, in his
opinion, will fight and fight hard, and
! they will not be afraid to die, for they
are poor, ignorant people, many OF
them starving. and have nothing else
to live for than their country. He
believes that Company @ will see real
service, and was confident that the
! boys will do their duty as men. He
begged them to conserve their health.
for he said, the good soldier, is the
man who avoids excuses and thus is
always able to answer the call. He
professed the most profound belief in
the patriotic valor Of the company, and
said that he was proud to call them
! comrades" He informed them that
they carried with them the love. and
respect of the people, and that their
every action would be watched by
those behind He told them t''Ht they
were the subject of the prayers of the
people behind, for everyone realizes
the great sacrifice which they are max
ing, and he expressed the greatest Joy
that they were equal to the sacrifice.
Capt. Schamp Talks.
| Capt. G. e. Schamp of the company
was called to take the stand. He said
that he felt as If some one were put
ting something over on him" He told
how much he and the company appre-
ciated the good will and kindness OF
the people and the interest which they
! have shown. He lauded the boys Of
his company and said that they were
| the best of the, city, and the finest
bunch of young men ever assembled.
| He said that he had studied his men