The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1890-09-30

was transformed into che continuous
garden of fruits and flowers.
1t may not be generally known that
the Germans were also the first who
introduced the production and manu-
facture of silk. by the first importa-
ton of the silk spinning embryo from
the old world. The names OF noted
German bridge builders of modern
times like Roebling, Bender, Falk
and others are not unfamiliar to many
readers; the first mentioned being
the architect and builder of the giant
bridge that spans the East river at
New York, which is the most wonder
full structure of the kind in the world
AdOlph Suter was the contractor of
the famous Suter tunnel and aque-
duct, for the drainage of water from
the extensive gold miues of Nevada.
Kreider and Ioder were the fret to
navigate on the rivers of the Ohio
and Mississippi. VIM. Rittinghuy-
zen built the first paper m II
and Christoph Saur the first
type foundry in America. both at
Germantown, Penn. The artistic l.
ly executed chromos of Louis Prang
sdornes the palaces and homes Of the
humble poor and the pianos manu-
featured by Steinway, Weber,
Knabe and others enjoy world wide
reputation. The following quotation
appeared in the Dramatic Review In
the spring OF 1856. 1--WE must adj
init, that the unprecedented success
OF our past opera season is attributed
to the musical talent of the Germans,
who absolutely control the widest
range on the fields of music In this
country"
| The German settlements always
proved to be a living bulkwork against
the dOPredations of the blOodthirsty
redskins and true to their adaptive
country. inspired by brave patriotism
for their independence and liberty,
they stood in solid ranks, Offering
their life-blood against the English
tvrany and despotism of King George.
As a protection az inst the intrigue
of his own country men, in the dark
hours of that fearful struggle for in
dependence, Gen. Geo. Washington
trusted himself to an exclusive ger.
man bodys uard. Ali the churches Of
Philadelphia declared themselves
unanimously in favor of the revo-
luton. Peter Muehl-nberg, a min
lister of the gospel at Woodstock Vir-
ginia, stepped down from his pulpit
and buckled sword around his waist,
to lead a German regiment to the
colonial army. Among the most noted
generals of the revolutionary war. We
find the names of SteubeD, Kalb,
Herkheimer and Muehlenberg. In
subsequent wars of the United States
with the Indians, England and Next
CO, the Germans also took an active
part and in the war of our late re.
belliou, the Germans tucked by the
thousands under our banner, of the
Stars and stripes, to the scene of bat
tie commanded by the gallant gener-
ais Sigel, BIenker, Osterhaus, Kautz,
Which aud others.
In conclusion i will say that while
the celebration of "German Day" is
projected by our German-American
eli liens, it should rot be misinterpref-
ed that other Municipalities are exclud.
ed to participate. This is stric ly q
feast for one and all of our American
people, irrespective of national or po.
litical tendencies.
According to reports from our neigh
boring towns, We can look for thous-
ands of visitors on this day. as mum.
|. of delegations from aoroad have prom
ised to participate. A courteous invi
tation is extended to all. To our farm.
ing community l will say. that no
family should fail to attend and en-.
Joy the grand entertainment for young
and old at our fair grounds and that
no gate fees are charged to ride,
drive or walk into the fair grounds.
) The programme of entertainments, to-
gether with the line of march of the
grand parade will be published in oul
daily papers in a few days.
A. w. WINzENBURG,
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