St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-05-18
THEIR NATIONAL DAY.
Minneapolis Norwegians Ceie-
brate the Anniversary of
Independence.
Appropriate Exercises Held at
Both Normanna and Hap-
monia Halls.
Col. John T. West Stirred Up
Over the Arrest of His
Body Servant.
All Parties Interested Finally
Ratify the Crossings Case
Compromise.


18th of May is the one day on which the
Norwegian forgets all about business
and gives himself up to pleasure; for on
MAY II, 1914, Norway threw OIL the yoke
of bondage and became an independent
kingdom. The day was appropriately
celebrated in Minneapolis. Nearly S,oOo
men, women and children crowded MOI,
mana hall in the afternoon and listened
to the addresses delivered by Prot; John
0. Brade and Attorney James
Peterson. There was music by the
Normanna band, and the patriotic
airs. as well as those Of Norway. were
heartily applauded. Prof. Brade spoke
in Norwegian and reviewed the history
of Norway. He said that while seventy
SIX wears ago the people were looked
upon as ignorant, under the present
system great strides had been made,
and to-day Norway had advanced SO far
that she now ranked with the other ma
lions of the EARTH and could point with
pride to the advancement made III the
arts. in the sciences and III the educa-
ton of her people. Attorney peterson
spoke in English and also reviewed the
history of his native country. lie told
how, when the Danes were about TO ap-
peal to Sweden for assistance, the spirit
L
the people, and how they threw off their
woke of bondage and became an indie
pendent nation. Mr.. Peterson spoke OF
the Norwegian as an American citizen
and claimed that he was the one man
who had built up what is now known as
the great Northwest. In the evening
there was presented the play, Peter Og
Inger," the different characters being
assumed by the members of the Nor
MAMMA society and the days festivities
winding up with ball, Aid. Chris
Ellingsen leading the grand march.
The committee having the celebration
in charge, consisting Of Adobe L. Fiat
ten. chairman: Chris Ellingsen, Is.
Holm and Andrew Mallon, deserve
credit for the careful manner in which
every detail was arranged. Nothing
which could add to the enjoyment OF
the occasion had been overlooked, and
the Norwegans we're unanimous IN de-
claring that Mr.. Flatten and his CO.
workers had made the Seventy-slXth an
niyersary one to be long remembered.
Before the dramatic performance last
evening Attorney Henry j. GJertSen
made an address. kilograms were
read from p. p. SWenson and Lars nj.
Rand who were in Denver, conveying
fraternal greetings to their fellow coun-
trvmen in Minneapolis. Police Com
missioner Gjertsen. in making the adj
dress of welcome, said:
Ladies and Gentlemen: l have been
requested to say few words OF wei
come to YOU Oh this occasion. The words
of welcome and stay are charming words
in friends vocabulary. In justice to
YOU and myself, desire to acknowledge
NV inability to properly officjate Oh such
an occasion, and had hoped that this
duty might have deVOlved upon other
and ADLER hands.
The conmemoration of the deeds OF
the 18th of May patriots must I'LL the
hearts of their decendentS with love and
admiration. and with a feeling OF pride
and patriotism that can but stimulate
the participants to manly efforts in the
struggle of life. On this occasion it is
fitting that the heroic efforts OF our
forefathers be held up III proper light
and recounted to the advantage and
enlightment of our youth that they may
profit by the past and be stimulated IN
PATRIOTISM and love for this, our adopted
country. That this part OF the pro-
gramme will receive proper cOnsidera-
ton at the hands of able speakers who
are with us. feel assured, and there
fore | shall not feel called upon to re-
count to you the patriotism of our fore
fathers in their struggle for liberty dur
ing the dreary years preceding 1914, but
will leave the task to ADLER hands.
it might be asked by our native born
citizens, why do we celebrate the 18th
day of May, or NorWay'S day of indie
pendence when we are no longer iden-
titled as citizens Of the mother soil? We
answer, that we honor our mother
country as the bridegroom, who, though
welded to his bride by that love and af-
lection which ends only in death, pic
motherly love that stood by him in the
perils of youth, and always came to his
rescue in the hour of need, we
as the descendants of the Morse
men. now the proud and loyal cit
liens of this great and glorious country.
to whose stars and stripes we are as
firmly bound as any native-born, still
love to tell you and each other what our
forefathers did, and what our mother
country has done for us in our infancy.
This and like celebrations is in honor
of the advancement of liberty and the
equality of man. Those noble heroes
who in 1914 abolished the rank of no.
| bility and declared 'that every man is
man, and no man is MORE" is worthy
of the honor, admiration and love OF
| or creed | therefore take pleasure in
| extending to the sons and daughters of
| old Norway, our brothers and sisters
! from Sweden and Denmark, and to all
our fellow citizens of this our glor-
ious country, most hearty welcome to
| this Viking hall, and earnestly request
you to join us in our celebration"
The Norwegian Turner's society cele-
DRAFTED the seventy-siXth anniversary of
the independence of Norway by all en-
tertainment in Harmonic hall evening.
| The audience was large one in spite
of the rain, and the cOlors of Norway
were everywhere to be seen. Many of
the ladies wore them, and every one of
the muscular turner's had the ribbons
pinned to their breasts. President H.
Holt, stepping to the front of the
stage, introduced the West side
turnverien, who gave a very
pretty and intricate exhibition on the
parallel bars. Then there was Indian
club swinging by S. Pfaum, which was
followed by a class from the Nicollet
club. on the horizontal bars, after which
there was pretty performance by the
members of the Norwegian Turner'S
society, which consisted of buck jump
ing, handsprings, forward and back
ward somersaults, etc. While all of the
gentlemen participating were amateurs,
their work last evening would compare
very favorably with many of the pro-
fessionaIs who, from time to time,
have appeared in Minneapolis, and their
training reflected credit upon conductor
Hermonson. of the club. After the ex-
ercises were concluded the floor was
cleared for dancing. and a programme
of some twenty-four numbers was
carried out. Everybody present en-
arrangements, which consisted of H.
Holt, John S. Smith, Oscar Olson and
N. Alexander, saw that nothing was
left undone which could add to the ell
joyment of the guests of the society.
JUST FOR A PEEP.
William George is Charged With