Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-11-06

spect, but neither he nor they regard
his action as emitting him to express
unpatriotic thoughts with impunity.
The fact that man who has been q
socialist turns his back on. that organ
ization because of its opposition to the
governments efforts TO win the war
entities him to the respect of other
loyal citizens, but it does not give him
the right to liberties which they do
not possess. Lifelong Christians re-
joice over the conversion to their faith
of every unbeliever, but the welcome
they extend Is to community OF
equals; they do not invite him to pick
their pockets or attack their creed.
Sinclair says he believes the con
scription law Is right, but he asks
that the socialists be permitted to dis
tribute their seditious attacks on that
law and press their petitions for its re-
peal He processes to approve OF the
government determination to fight
the war through to victory over Ger
man autocracy. but he would lessen
the army's power and divide the
energy of the governments Officials
by indulging in debate with those
whose sole object is to stir up dfssen.
sion, force the nation to disgraceful
peace with Germany and emascuate
the laws which make it possible to or
ganize and maintain an efficient army.
The eccentric Sinclair is of too
small consequence to justify extended
notice were it not that his letter Calls
attention to this fact, which must De
understood by really loyal Americans
if their government is to survive
from the menace Of the dissenter and
obstructionist:
It is not possible fot man to sub
scribe to the tenets of the socialist
party and remain loyal to this govern
ment. because the socialist creed is the
creed OF anarchy and destruction. It's
banner, the red flag of danger, is the
mark of destruction as opposed 10 con-
strnction. It's doctrine is to tear down,
never to build up. 1t has no proper
place in the United States OF America.
and whatever influence 1t exerts Is an
influence inimical to the government,
to the freedom and permanency OF our
institutions, to the future OF demo
cratic government in the world ana 70
the very lives Of the men VINO are
fighting for the safety OF our homes.
JOSEPH DAM.
Joseph Dain has left SO marked an
impress on the life of Ottumwa that
his death strikes thousands OF our
citizens with sense OF individual.
personal loss. The big Industrial
plant which bears his name is a fitting
monument to commemorate lie
which was filled with activity. A large
share Of the progress OF the city at
the opening Of the new century and
for several years Immediately follow
ing was due to his efforts and his in
huence.
Although his death brings sorrow
to all who knew him. there Is inspira-
ton in his progress from comparative
poverty to a position of power and a
place high in the esteem Of his fellow
men. Less than twenty years ago ne
came to Ottumwa, an inconspicuous
inventor but the possessor of business
Judgment combined with technical
knowledge and wealth OF tireless
energy. He won the confidence and
respect of the community and attract
ed widespread attention by the rapid
development Of his company. When
he effected an alliance with one OF the
nations foremost industrial organiza-
tions. step which would have permit
ted him to retire from active business
life had he so desired. he neglected
that opportunity and devoted his at
tention with redoubled energy to his
chosen work Of research and inven-
ton.
His was an active life Of the sort
which proves that America still offers
to the man Of ability, sturdy honor and
industry the opportunity to achieve
material success and command the
highest measure of respect, no matter
how modest may be his beginning.