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VOL. XLII. SHERIFF v* v: ^*ral Socle** YYE AND CUTTING INDICTED BY JURY WM. J. JULIUS GOES TO ST. PAUL TO SERVE PAPERS. FATHER OF YOUNG VYE GIVES OUT LONG STATEMENT IN DEFENSE OF SON. Vidian Vye of St. Paul and Ed. Cutting of Sleepy Eye, who during the summer months 1918 were busy in this and other counties forcing farmers to pay large contributions to the Red Cross under threat of heavy fines and penal servitude, upon the charge of having hoarded wheat, were indicted by the Brown County Grand Jury on charge of extortion which grew out of alleged collections by them of expense money from different farmers, whom they called upon Mr. Cutting was brought to New Ulm on Wednesday, by Deputy Sheriff Herman Jahnke He was placed under $1,000 bail. Sheriff Wm. Julius went to St Paul to serve papers on "Vidian Vye. The young man, how ever, was not the city, according to reports the St Paul papers It was stated that he had gone to Wisconsin some time ago. Father Issues Statement. The father of Vidian Vye, who also was in the service of the Food Adminis tration, gave out a long statement to the Twin City papers, which he says he is proud of the work done by his son the wheat hoarding cases in Brown County and charges that German propa ganda is at the bottom of the agitation against his son "If it were wrong for the farmers to pay his automobile expenses", he says." then it was equally wrong to have them contnbute money for hoarded wheat to tl Cross It was equally wrong to 'Die to ta erty bonds agaii will, to ci to travel twcm to appear before war workers to disclose their property values. Jjerinan propaganda is more Aubtie, more insidious and more virulent today in Minnesota than during the active war. At Variance With Wilson's Views. These certainly are some queer notions on the part of Mr Vye and his opmio# is altogether at \anance with what his superior, Mr. Wilson, thinks of the situation On more than one occasion, the Food administrator for the State has frankly admitted that a grave wrong had been done to the farmers And the mere fact that the money donated to the Red Cross has been returned to the farmers in Brown county goes to show that the authorities are sure that Vidian Vye was essentily wrong and over stepped his bounds a long way. This fact is of far more weight than all the vcituperations of a father who is trying to justify the short comings of his son by hiding behind the worn-out pretense of "Loyalty" and the be-draggled excuse of German Propanganda TRIBUTE PAID TO THE DEAD. Memorial Day Parade Held unOer Fine Weather Conditions Service At Cemetery. May 30,1919, will long be remembered as one of the most ideal Memorial days in the history of New Ulm. The bright sunshine added materially to the deco rations in the city and at the different grave yards where large crowds had gathered to do honor to those who had fought and died in the service of their country. It was the first time after the conclusion of the great war in Europe that the men who had been in the battles in France and other European countries were honored in this way. The service at the City Cemetery was crried out in the usual way. County Attorney C. H. McKenzie of Sibley County who had been secured for the English address was unable to appear, but otherwise the whole program was carried out according to plans announced last week. A musical number by Hof meister's band opened the services. This was followed by the G. A. R. services. Aftre a song by the ladies of the Hecker Circle, Judge Frank C'aghe spoke Engl sh and Rev. Leon Koch, pastor of theSleepy Eye Evangelical church, de livered the German address. The ladies of th Hecker Circle rendered anoth er song, after which the roster of the dead was read and a salute fired, fol lowed by taps. As usual, the parade formed at the monument on Center street shortly after nine o'clock. The marchers passed .through the principal streets of the city, silently watched by many people who were lined up on the main thoroughfare, Minnesota street. Auditor Louis G. Vogel acted as marshal of the day and was assisted by Lieut. And. C. Amann ', and Ed. J". Berg. They were followed by the Hofmesiter band, the members of the Hecker Circle City and County officials in automobiles, Spanish-Ameri can war veterans and the veterans of the civil war, returned soldiers, sailors and marines of the late war and the school children. The Union Band fur nished music for the last half of the parade. The memorial celebration which had been planned for Sunday afternoon at Fort Ridgely had to be abandoned on account of the unfavorable weather conditions. The Missionary society of the Con gregational church will meet Friday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Gottlieb Schmidt. Mrs. Herman Held will be the leader. JUNIOR PIONEERS PREPARE FQR FEST HOME COMING CELEBRATION EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE APPOINTED. VARIOUS REPORTS HEARD ON PIONEER MEMORIAL LOG CABIN MATTERS. Friday afternoon the Executive Com mittee of the Junior Pioneers held a meeting for the purpose of further con sidering the Home Coming week which was decided upon over a month ago. At this meeting it was ordered that the president appoint a committee to take charge of the Home Coming week, pre pare the programs and make the neces sary arrangements s. committee Named. As such committee the president has Mandeifeld, W. J. Julius, George Marti, Mrs. Henry Engel, Miss Ida Heers, Mrs Martin Hose, Mrs Frank Niemann, Miss Ida Koch, Miss Louise Meile, Miss Ida Ochs, Mrs. F. H. Retzlaff, Miss Hertha Weschke, a nd Mrs. Ernst Wicherski This committee will meet at Turner Hall Friday evening at 8 o'clock for the purpose of perfecting an organization. Members Wanted. The president was directed to send a circular letter ta the members and also to those who are eligible to membership calling attention to the Home Coming week, the matter of the name plates for the Log Cabin and urging those who have so far not affiihated to become members at an early date. By-Laws Adopted. The by-laws committee appointed at the annual meeting made its report and the by-laws as by them prepared were unanimously adopted. It was also decided at this meetirfg to erect a flag staff near the log cabin upon which the Stars and Stripes shall be displayed upon proper occasions and the secretary was instructed to attend to this matter Report On Memorial Plates. The committee on name plates for the log cabin submitted a report which is as yet incomplete but from which it appears that the plates in question to contain the names of the pioneers and date of arrival in New Ulm would cost approximately $3 a piece. It was also decided to ask the New Ulm Turnverein to include in the lease to be prepared sufficient ground to ex tend ten feet north of the log cabin, five feet northeast to the alley and up to the sidewalk on Washington Strhet. MEETING POSTPONED. The regular monthly meeting of the local Commercial Club, usually held on the first Monday of the month, has been postponed to some later date. The exact day will be announced later. This probably will be the last meeting before the hot season recess. Postmaster and Mrs. Fred Pfaender are eagerly looking forward to the arrival of their son Armin. Mrs. Pfaen der received a letter from Lieut. John Neumann last week saying by the time of the arrival of his letter no doubt Armin would be at home. Shortly after that they received word from Armin to send no more mail as he expected to FAREWELL OF HIGfr SCHOOL GRADUATES LARGEST CLASS IN HALL Dr. L. D. COFFMAN IS SPEAKER Dr. L. D. Coffman Speaks. Dr. L. D. Coffman of the Education Department of the University of Minne sota had been secured by the high school authorities to deliver the commence ment day address to the departing girls and boys Although he spoke at great length about his experiences as govern ment organizer of soldier schools in the army hospitals he based his" main argu ment on the needs of the economic and political life of today. Present economic a a a re in in a of aopointed A J. a Diepol-!*»: ait economic questions there is dei, Fred Hamann, Otto Hartmann, Herman Hein, Henry Held, Carl P. NEW ULM, BROWN COUNTY, MINNESOTA, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 4,1919 HISTORY OF INSTITUTION DIPLOMAS GIVEN EXERCISES HELD IN TURNER The graduating class of 1919, tb^j Friday afiernoon a large concourse of largest in the whole history of the lo. -people assembled at Turner Hall to pay bal high school, has every reasou to fee satisfied with their commencement ex ercises, held last Friday evening at the Turner Theatre. The stage, appropriately decorated with flowers and flags was an impressive sight with the graduating girls and boys in the center. Although the program had been made up in the usual way it proved to be of especial interest on account of its relation to the problems of the reconstruction period, upon which we are entering after the successful conclusion of the war. Last year the exercises bore the stamp of the great war, as many will remember who were present at that time, but this year the graduates aie entering the new phase in their life under very different circumstances and this was refiected'in the tone of the various addresses. ody, he said, and it is the duty of everybody to help in bringing about a solution of the difficult problems. The safety of the years to come, he con tinued, can only rest on a high standard of an intelligent world citizenship. But something far more essential, said Dr. Coffman, and that is that we stand firmly and resolute by our moral and and political ideaK 2,800 Teachers. Dr. Coffman cited many instances about his work in the government service during the six rrfBnths he organ ized schools for our wounded soldiers in the American hospitals. At the be ginning it was very hard to convince the authorities of the necessity for these schools, but later on when the move ment had been started it made rapid strides and* at the end of the period indicated uiere were 2,800 teachers engaged in this kind of work. Not less than 150 different trades were taught in these schools, attended mostly by maimed and crippled soldiers and sailors. The aim of the government in starting and conducting these schools was to send the men home qualified to do some kind of work for their own living. This idea, said the speaker, should always form a part of our educational pro gram The high percentage of men unfit for war service was conclusive proof that something had been neglected in our educational system. At present a large percentage of our children, Dr. Coffman continued, are allowed to be reared without any physical instruction whatsoever. In conclusion, the speaker turned to the graduates, congratulating them on ,their successful work in school and advising them to make good use of what they learned and wishing them equal success in the future. Largest Class. The graduating class was made up of thirty-three girls and twenty-two boys. As outlined in the following personnel, one finished the Latin course, two the Home Economics course, six teen the Scientific course and thirty-five the English course. Two in the Home Economics course and one in the Eng lish course completed" the Teacher's Training course also. One of the girls graduated in two courses, Eleanore C. Biebl finishing the Latin and the Home Economics course. The program showed the names of three girl graduates who shared in the honor of delivering the salutatory and valediotory addresses. They were Vio lette Dorothy Steinmetz, salutatorian, and Hilda A. Sommer and Rosa W. Tepe, Valedictorian. Miss Steinmetz- spoke on the advantages of Domestic Science, she having taken her course in Home Economics. A thorough knowl edge of this science raises the standard of living of the coming generation, she said. Miss Sommer spoke on ^The a (Continued od page 2) MILITARY HONORS FOR CAPTAIN BURG ESTEEMED NEW ULM RESIDENT LAID TO REST IN'CITY CEMETERY WAS MEMBER OF SCHOOL BOARD FOR MORE THAN 25 YEARS ORGANIZED BATTERY their last tribute to Capt. Frank Burg, a resident of the county for almost 50 years and one of its most respected and honored citizens It was a military funeral, the Eattery which bore his name and which had been founded and commanded by him for years, had charge of the obsequies and was assisted by the New Ulm Turnverein and the Odd Fellows, the only other organiza tions to which he belonged at the time of his death. The coffin draped the Stars and Stripes was carried to the hall and to the cemetery on a caisson. Services at Halt And Grave. At the hall Capt. Albert Scemhauser paid the deceased a fine tribute, the Clover Trio sang and Capt. Hofmeister's Band played a funeral dirge The pall bearers were members of the Battery. At the grave the Clover trio sang another song, another brief address was de delivered, taps was sounded and the customary salute was fired. Survived By Widow And Four Sons. Capt. Burg passed away at his home on Center Street Tuesday evening at 10:30 after an illness lasting several years. He became afflicted with dropsy about four years ago and had been in" failing health ever since. His eye-sight which had been impaired for years grew weaker and he finally became totally blind. During his entire illness he had the untiring care of his wife who, with four sons, Frank of The Dalles, Oregon William of Portland, Oreg. Carl of St. Paul and Max of New Ulm mourn his death. Sketch Of Life. The deceased was born in Offenburg, Baden, Germany, March 10, 1840, and he was consequently over 79 years old when he passed out. He was fortunate in receiving a very good elementary education and after he had left school he learned the cigarmaker's trade. He served "for several years as artilleryman in the army of Baden^and became Cap tain the war of 1866. In 1866 he was. united in marriage to Carolina Baumann in Karlsruhe, Baden and the following year they left for America, He settled first in Milwaukee from where he traveled to points in the sbuth and middle west and on one of his tours he came to New Ulm. This was in 1870. He liked the people so well here that he decided to make this his future home and he has resided here continuously since. In 1871 he established a cigar factory which he managed with success for a great number of years. Quite a number of the New Ulm boys learned the trade in his factory. His Military Achievements. Capt. Burg always took a keen interest in military matters and in 1875 he organized^the battery which has borne his name ever since. Very little financial aid was given this organization by the public in general and it was only by great sacrifice of time and money on the part of Capt. Burg that the organization could be kept alive. Upon an occasion when a large number of officers of the National Guard were assembled in the city, the Adjutant General of the State awarded to Capt. Burg the bronze medal for i0 years service in the military forces of the State *ltho the Battery was not considered a state organization, W^fiH^»tfr^\Ui^i^''i^i A^JPS:^ S&&S&@0i>L*t?-**r Nw**- *S*s«?3i&I^r v3? sSJfe, the medal being awarded to show appre ciation for the deceased's untiring efforts in military matters. Largely thru Capt. Burg's efforts the city re ceived from the State two cannon and complete equipment about ten years ago. Held in High Esteem. The deceased was of a jovial disposi tion and made friends readily, and also easily won the respect and esteem of his fellow citizens. For over a quarter of a century he was a member of the school board of the city ajid he was treasurer of the county for three succes sive terms. He was poetically inclined and on many different occasions he wrote verses that had a local coloring, quite frequently of a satirical nature. He always took, a keen* mterest in the upbuilding of this community and guarded always the good name of the city. He was ideahstically inclined and as a result he was not successful in amassing a fortune. He succeeded how ever Ir winning the respect and good will of his neighbors and friends and that is worth more than earthly possessions. URGE ADDITION TO LOCAL INSTITUTION UNION HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION CONSIDERS REPORTS AT ANNUAL MEETING FINANCIAL STATEMENT SHOWS GAIN OF $7,806.37 IN PAST YEAR F. H. Retzlaff, superintendent, read the report for the past sixteen months. This report shows that 785 patients had been admitted to the hospital during 1918. 616 of these were operated upon. The number of deaths was 31 ,and of births 2 2 The financial gain of the association during the year was $7,806.37, according to the annual*statement of the treasurer submitted ,to the stockholders. The details of the financial situation may be seen from the statment, printed below. Three Directors Re-elected. Jacob Klossner, Jr., F. H. Retzlaff and Wm.Gluth had finished their terms as directors of the association. Upon motion they were all re-elected. Several stockholders urged the sale of stock among the old subscribers who number about 700 and also among, hew ones. Mr. Retzlaff referred to the fact that of about 700 stockholders only 30 were present at the meeting, placing the responsibility for this poor attend ance on the fear of many that they would be called upon to make donations. He stated further thatjinside of five yeara common stockholders would be paid dividends". He urged everybody to stand by the hospital. He was seconded by Sam'l Gieseke and Jacob Klossner. No Decision. No decision was reached in regard to the erection of additional buildings, but it was urged by Mr. Muesing to have the board of directors go ahead and increase the institution to double its present capacity. Mr. Beecher was against this proposition, stating that the Board is not in favor of going ahead, until a sufficient amount to build the additional is pledged, either of cammon or preferred, stock. Mr. Klossner expressed the same view saying that the- directors were in favor of building, but that they first must ask the stockholders to help raise the necessary funds. A list has been prepared of the financial standing of many individuals together with the (Continued on page 2) ir,^-"t t",i At the annual meeting of the stock holders of the Union Hospital Associa tion of New Ulm, held last Friday after noon H. L. Beecher expressed himself strongly in favor of an extension of the present hospital accomodations. He was called upon by the presiding officer, Jacob Klossner, Jr., to make some re marks as to the financial standing cf the association. He stated that the financial standing improved very milch during the past year, making the outlook for the future very good. ,Mr. Beecher was furfeher of the opinion, that the time ha~ come to increase the facilities of the I terms of the treaty are the same in both hospital by erecting an additional wing I Austrian and German treaties, to the new building. Patients have The boundary of Bohemia and Moravia been turned away practically every day, PEACE TREATY IN HANDS OF AUSTRIA PROPOSAL WAS SUBMITTED TO DELEGATES MONDAY NOON AT ST. GERMAIN. TERMS ARE MOSTLY POLITICAL AND TERRITORIAL IN NATURE. Conditions of peace with the excep tion of military reparation, financial and certain boundary claims were handed to the Austrian plenlpoteentaries. June 2. Those clauses not ready will be handed out as soon a possible. The treaty follows exactly the same lines as the German treaty and in many places is identical. Austria is left by the treaty a state with between six and seven million inhabitants and approximately 6,000 miles sauare. She is reouired to recog nize the independence of Hungary, the Serbian-Croatian-Slovaman state and Czecho-Slovakia and agrees to accept the league of nations covenant, the labor charter and to renounce all extra Euro pean rights. She also agrees to demobi lize her whole aerial and naval forces and to agree to the trial of nationals. Following is a summary of the peace terms: Austria must accept the league of nations covenant and the labor charter as provided. Austria must renounce all her Euro pean rights as demanded in the terms. Demobilization of all naval and a'r forces must be agreed to. Recognition of the absolute indepen dence of Hungary is demanded. Austrian nationalists who violated the rules of war must be surrendered for trial. Acceptance of the economic terms to be submitted is demanded. Sections relating to war prisoners and* graves are identical in the Austrian and the German treaties. Guarantees as to the execution of the is fixed on account of a shortage of rooms, he I and Hungary with certain rectifications, said. There are almost daily long I The boundary of the Jugo Slavs is to distance calls asking for admittance of patients, but they have to be turned down for the. reason indicated. Mr. Beecher outlined plans for raising the necessary funds in case a decision is reached in regard to a new building. He also stated that the institution un doubtedly will be able to pay dividends on, common stock soon. 785 Patients. as the boundary between Austria be fixed by the Allies. On the east Marburg and Tarnburg are ceded to the Jugo Slavs. Austria must recognize the indepen dence of the Czecho Slavs and the Jugo Slavs. Austria is to be known as an indep endent republic under the name of "the republic of Austria." Austria to recognize the boundaries of Greece, Roumania, Poland, Belgium, Czechoslovakia, Jugo Slovakia and other newly formed boundary lines, as they are present or as they may be formed later on. Final agr ccrrert as tc Jugo Slav lines to be fixed by a mixed commission. Austria must agree to respect theracial religious and governmental beliefs of all her peoples. Austria must assure free transit and equal treatment of all her foreign com merce. Austria must recognize the rights of all Russian provinces. The Brest-Litovsk treaty with Russia must be. annulled. Reservation of the right of restitution from Austria by Russia for wrongs committed must be agreed to. Austria must agree to the new bounda ries of Belirium and to the provisions for the neutrality of Luxemburg. Austria must accept the allied dis position of all Austrian rights in Turkey ancTBulgaria. Austrian nationalists of all races must be granted equality before the lawt SLEEPY EYE HAS ROBBERS. A sort of robbery was pulled off early Sunday a week ago at the Lampert Lumber Co., and the H. H. Bingham & Son coal elevator in Sleepy Eye. It seems to have been the work of some young fellows. They entered the ele vator by breaking the glass in the^sffice door and once inside they forced the desk drawers open. They found nothing of value bu the damajo isy did amount-, ed to about $30. At the Lumber Co^ the safe was not locked and they went away with $250 worth of government bonds, $75 worth of war savings stamps and some insumnce papers. So far nothing has been found that would lead to the arrest of th party or partiea involved. *v^ £$ 1 SOCIETY