 Upon arriving by train, he was greeted by a large crowd, and regaled by the local Striker's Band.A stage had been prepared, and after welcoming words from the mayor and local dignitaries, Struble delivered his farewell address.As reprinted in the "LeMars Sentinel" Struble's speech outlined the blessings and burdens of being a member of the House of Representatives contemporaneous with the likes of House Speaker Thomas Brackett Reed, future speaker Joe Cannon and future president William McKinley.