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JteW Ulffl Review ERNST WICHERSKI, F. W. JOHNSON, Taken By PROPRIETOR EDITOR Wednesday September 29, 1887. Storm. (Continued from 1st page.) from the Roman yoke, we have a cele bration, the like of which has never been seen on American soil before. Weil might Americans, when they come to read the history of today, think it strange that American citizens should take Hermann, the ancient German war rior, aud honor him with so much en thusiasm. This is explained when it is known that this monument was erected by the German order of Hermann Sons, an order that derived its name from that of the heroic Cheruscan prince. This structure is more a symbol of lofty aims and noble exertions than a mere likeness of the biave Teutonic war rior. In Hermann and his deeds we find a strong type of the good qualities and noble ideals of the German nation. Torn and bleeding, old Germania lay at the feet of Rome—a mighty and tyr annical power. The Germanic tribes had lost sight of the strength that comes from harmony and union. They quar reled among themselves, and as a resul| fell an easy prey to Roman prowess. But there arose before Hermann the vison of free homes, and he conceived the plan of uniting the numerous Ger man tribes and making a stand against a nation that looked upon all others as its slaves. The rest is matter of history. Rome sent the renowned Quintihus Varus into the Germanic forests to sub due the turbulent tribes, but under the leadership of Hermann the natives suc ceeded in destroying the whole German army. It was this union of the tribes, this harmony and the strong resolve to pre serve the freedom of their homes and families, that made success^possible. Just as in modern times a Hermann arose in Germany to unite all the small German nations, and, like the Cheruscan prince, to induce them to fight for a common cause. This man was Prince Bismarck. Two thousand years after the death of Hermann we honor his name. Likewise two thousand years from now we will honor the name of Bismarck. He will stand then as an example of wis dom and patriotism—as the creator of a mighty empire, that rose over the ruins of dissension. We are now in the friendly and beau tiful city of New Ulm at the foot of the monument, and well might the stranger ask why this monument, fit by reason of its grundeur to adorn the finest park in the metropolis of America, should have been erected here in the far west. The question is quite in order.' The answer is easy. In Germany you will find a monu ment to Hermann erected and dedicated during the rule of Kaiser Wilhehn, but not at Cologne, or Dresden or Munich. On the contrary it adorns the little vil lage of Detmold in the vicinity of which Hermann won his greatest battle. Now for similar reasons New Ulm has been selected as the site for this grand statue. Here thirty-five years ago the Germans waged war with the savage and bloodthirsty Indians. Here the German, was compelled to defend his dear ones aud his home against a gruel and inhuman enemy--the relentlessSioujf^j The pretty monument in the centyvoff your town shows how your citizens ana the state remember those who fell in de fense of their homes. Here a battle was fought that in courage, character aud results was much like the battle in the Teutoburg Forest and n.akes New Ulm the ideal home for a monument to Her mann. It looks dowu from these high hills, a symbol of power, bravery and patriot ism—an emblem of love of country. The love of country he said, builds the true foundation for character. To the Germans he said that they should love their adopted land, as a hus band loves hi3 home, as a bride adores her lover.. Our*m should be to do all that we can for American institutions, because we are part of them, and be expressed the opinion that the. Germans had done their share thus far to bring this country to its present high standard—the freest country on earth We came here as poor people, but "with thrift and energy we have convert ed large cracts*of wilderness.into beauti ful fields and gardens. -,- We brought with' us a love for music iuid art and have helped'to make Amer ican scholarship*the peer of German. We have tried to prevent the mad. The American gives us the credifof having timejfor amusement, andt/et we are not prodigal at the expensejjf indns try. We can learn from the American many methods of progress, but he can learn from us how to couple therewith the ability to enjoy himself. 'V Addressing* himself to the Hermann Sons he said that if they would put down clannishness, jealousy and selfish ness, their field in politics would be en larged. We are American citizens, he added, and should desire to remain such. After an eloquent tribute to the Ger man housewife and the German lang uage, he said: Let us stand together like one man, with,one purpose. With the ballot let us obtain our rights—the rights of free American citizens. In the language of Hermann, let our chief aim be ''friendship, love and truth." In concluding he consigned the care of the monument to the Hermann Sons of Minnesota and New Ulm and hoped that the city which harbored it would ever be protected from harm. As the last speaker of the day Mr. Haesecke singled out Architect Julius Berndt from the crowd and demanded an address. When Berndt reached the stand the crowd broke out in three rous ing cheers that showed Berndt to be one of the lions of the hour. Berndt's ad dress closed the exercises and the im mense crowd spent the rest of the after noon in listening to bands, climbing the gieat monument and otherwise amusing themselves in the beautiful park. SATURDAY'S EVENTS. But Saturday's celebration, with all its striking features, was not a marker to the festivities of Sunday. Fifteen to twenty thousand strangers thronged the streets. The whole surrounding coun try 'turned out, *nd the big cities sent delegations large enough to populate a good-sized towosite. Saturday night the city belonged to its visiting guests. Aftei taking in the theater at Turner Hall, filling the big building to its utmost capacity, and cheering the amatuer actors again and of the state has passed into memory they took possession of the again, tbe took possession streets and all public places. Bands marched up and down, and large groups of men followed them, singing songs un til long past midnight. It is safe to say that 3,000 to 3,000 people uever even thought of sleep, and yet the town was spared from any of those disorderly de monstrations that usually accompany such lively festivities. With very few exceptions the tremendous crowd was admirably well-behaved. The hundreds who sought sleep satisfied themselves with anything. They filled every, vacant room and hall in the town, slept on floors where there were no cots in chairs outside where they could not get quart ers within. About midnight a train of ten coaches carrying 400 people from Minneapolis and fine bands arrived over the St. Louis. Another train of six coaches came in over the Northwestern at the same time, and passengers on both united and pa raded the principal streets. The Still water delegation, 300 strong, reached here early Sunday morning. At ten oclock on that day ten coaches arrived from Waseca and ten more from Tracy, bringing in about 1,000 people. An ho ur later the Minneapolis contingent was unloaded .from eleven crowded coaches at the St. Loui3 depot, where they were "welcomed by Marshal Boble ter and several bands. Besides these, the regular trains brought in several hundred making the total number of guests who arrived Sunday morning at least 3,000. With those already in the city, they li terally jammed the streets* for blocks. During the afternoon at least 5,000 people gathered together on the Her mann's Heights to listen to German speeches, participate in German games and partake of German beverages. Hu ndreds kept coming and going from morning till night, but the crowd never diminished in number. Bands were scattered all over the grounds, hundreds paid to climb to the fop of the monu ment and the refreshment stands, were Klondikes, between $3,000 and $4,000 being the receipts for tne two days. In addition to band selections, a big festi val chorus of eighty voices sang several numbers. :,/'--. .^r^J&f •».-:. The exercises propei opened with the Great Western March, composed by B. Gruenefelder, of this city, and rendered by all of the bands on the-grounds. Joseph Miller, of Minneapolis, directed. F. C. Neumeier, of Stillwater, was then introducealrad delivered the address of the day. He said he was glad to see such a magnificent congregation of peo ple it showed tbatthe Sous of Hermann have friends outside the order. It was a time honored^custom to erect monu ments to great men and so .the Sons of Hermann had undertaken the work of erecting a monument to the patron of their order,£Hermann the Great, whom they had chosen^aa a'model, because of struggle for the almighty dollar mod I his friendship for Germany, his love for her well—on this undoubtedly the hap we have partly succeeded. liberty and ha faith in the German cause' pleat event ofJier life. Hermann was, he said, a great leader.and the people must have great leaders, if they would accomplish anything^ The cause of the union, hesaid, triumphed be cause of the great leadership of Lincoln* The Sons of Hermann in the future would be able to accomplish much because of the brilliant leadership of Julius Schuetze. "'v *^'*V^"^^\-^ The speaker complimented Julius Berndt highly, and said that to him sole ly were thanks due for the completion of the monument. William Foelsen, vice president of the state lodge and builder of the monument, was the next speaker. He reviewed the work of building the monument, the difficulties encountered, complimented JuliusBerndt for his untiring efforts, thanked the SODS of Hermann for the willingness with which they furnished means to complete the imposing structure and said he felt highly honored in having been chosen to do the finishing work.' Following Foelsen there were calls from the immense crowd for Schuetze. The new president responded with an ad dress filled with humor and eloquence. He'cleverly rebuked the governor for introducing politics into his address and remarked that th*» audience need fear nothing of the kind from him, as he was not a seeker after office. The remainder of the address was devoted to a tribute to the German language. The speaker implored the Germans presenttopreserve their language here, because' there was none other to be compared to it, and be seeched them to use it always in talking to their children. After Mr. Schuetze's speech Miller's orchestra, of Minneapolis, played several selections and the crowed dispersed. Towards evening train after train pulled out of town, crowded to the ut most. Many remained to take in the dances in the evening, about three hundred alone attending the one at Tur ner Hall. These returned to their homes on Monday and the town has once more got down to business and rest. The greatest celebration in the history The man who is thoroughly in love with himself seldom has a rival. Souveniers of the city of New Ulm can be had at the Review office for 25cts. Miss Emma Helling of Linden and E. O. Halverson of Lincoln were married last week. Mrs. E. T, Critchett left for Chicago and the east last Wednesday. She will be absent about a month. Archbishop Ireland confirmed a class of three hundred children at the Catho lic church in Springfield on Sunday. There was hardly a New Ulm boy or girl within a radius of 100 miles who didn't come home to see their native city do itself proud in honor of Hermann. Anton Zieher and wife will go to Min neapolis next week to attend the marri of their daughter. The wedding will oc cur at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Chas* L. Roos. Capt. Yander Horck and Alderman Kiichli of Minneapolis and Andrew Heckler and Gustav Willius of St. Paul were among the well-known people who saw the sights on Saturday. The saloon and residence of Karl Pauling-in Courtland was destroyed by fire early in the week. The total loss was in the neighborhood of $2,800, cov ered by insuiance to the extent of $1,800. The ladies lodge elected Mrs. Emma Yaeger of St. Paul as secretary and Mrs. Wilhelmina Berger of Minneapolis as treasurer. The new financial commit tee consists of Mrs. Schuetze and Mrs. Dietze of St. Paul and Mrs. Schwoppell of Minneapolis. Among the newspaper men who took in last week's celebration were W. W. Williams of the Minneapolis Times, Ed. Tietz of the St. Paul Yolkszeitung, C. N. Ludlow of the St. Paul Globe, John C. Wise of the Mankato Review, F. M. Dimond of the Winthrop News, Sam Starr of the Lamberton Star, A. Beh renz of the Chicago Freie Presse Herold and H. G. Hays of the Sleepy Dispatch. Pbillip Liescb and Miss Clara Foll mann were united in marriage at the Catholic church yesteiday, a reception following at the home of Mrs. Follmann, mother of the bride. To these young people, so well and favorably known in New Ulm, the Review offers its-heartiest congratulations. Mr. Liesch was born and raised in 'New Ulm. He followed the printers' trade for a livelihood and of late yearsfbas b^n a ateadyln^ de serving employe of the St. Paul Pioneer Press. A short wbHe ago he purchased the local Yolksblatt and will hereafter make this his home. He is a bright and popular young man and one' whom the people*of New Ulm will delight in wel coming back to their midst^The bride is the popular daughter of lira. B. Foll mann the millinei. She^bas a boat of friendi and they will all join in wishing* Matchless in Tone, Matchless in Quality, Matchless in Finish. OPPOSITE DAKOTA HOUSE. Red Front Grocery is the place to buy fancy Groceries the right prices. Pulk Olives, Try our Coffees, We handle the famous Winslow Rand and Wat sons coffee. Every pound guaran teed to give satisfaction. Fresh creamery butter always kept on hand. Remember the place, Red Front Grocery, Wm, A. Fenscke & Co. Telephone No. o. Notice of Board of Public Work*. Notice is hereby given that at a meet ing of the Boaid of Public Works of the city of New Ulm, in Brown County, Minnesota, to be held at the City Clerk's office of said city on September SOth, A. 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