Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-04-11

the cavalry, he might still be of
some use, even in the face of the fact
that he is 81 years of age. He also
stated that he was not in favor of
the land forces going abroad.
Capt. Rossing was the next speak
er. He said that in 1861 the men
crowded in faster than they were
wanted. He said it was Summers
speech on "Barbarism of Slavery
that induced him to join the army,
and he got 20 men to enlist with
him. He then gave review of the
company.
Ex-Mayor w. F. Baker suggested
that recruiting officer be called
here, and DR.. Green suggested that
the secretary write Adjutant Gen.
Logan and get such information as
might be of value as to how many
men are wanted, where they are
wanted and when they are to be rea
dy for duty. Mr.. Bear voiced the
same sentiment.
R. p. Sanford arose and stated he
had information as to recruiting for
the regular army and that he had
written Adjutant General Logan for
information as to enlistment in the
National Guard.
Mr.. Caldwell then moved that the
mayor appoint a committee of ten to
arrange for a patriotic meeting to
be held next week, and this meeting
is dated for April 20. The chairman
suggested that it would be more sat
isfactory to him to have committee
on committees, which was consented
to and he appointed five members,
DR.. H. H. Green, chairman. w. F.
Baker, Prof. Oscar l.. Olson, E. c..
Bailey and B. j. Mckay. w. F. Bak-
er had stepped out of the room and
G. F. Baker was appointed in his
place, after which the committee
met for deliberation
While they were meeting Pres. c..
X. Preus of Luther College gave a
very interesting talk, and stated the
college faculty had made prepara-
tions for athletics, banquets, ETC.,
but had noticed some institutions had
discontinued them until further no
tice, He said the faculty had insti-
tuted military drill at the college,
and if any of the students wished to
enlist. their parents were written and
permission given. Pres. Preus also
stated that the college would be glad
to donate the services of the college
band at the proposed patriotic meet
| ing.
The committee which had been
deliberating then turned over the
results to the secretary, who read
the names of the other committee as
follows Mayor Z. j. Hook, Prof.
Oscar Olson, Ben Bear, w. F. Baker,
r. B. Bergeson, E. j. Curtin, r
Algyer, l.. B. Whitney, E. E. Bailey
and John O'Neil.
The meeting was most enthusi'
astic one and all the speakers were
greeted with applause, especially the
remarks made by the veterans Of the
Civil War.
The next meeting which will be
held on Friday night, April 20, will
be termed a Winneshiek County
meeting and everybody in the county
is cordially invited to attend. If the
weather is favorable it will be held
from the north entrance Of the court
house square, if not it will be helt
in the Grand Opera House. Mayor
Hook informs us that Gen. Allen
who had charge of the Iowa troops or
the Mexican border will perhaps be
with us that time. He is a recruit
ling officer, and the attendance OF
young men is especially desired a.
This meeting. Further particulars
will be given in our next issue. Du
it is well for all to keep the date II
mind. and make this one OF the big
gest patriotic demonstrations to b'
held in this section. Prominen'
speakers will be on the program.