Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-10-07
FIRST GERMAN SETTLEMENT.
Germantown Celebration In baltimore
Rains and Others Make Addresses.
by telegraph 70 tho DIapaichl

BALTIMORE, October e." The Germsn-
day. anniversary Of the first German set
Element in America at Germantown. Pa
was celebrated here to-day with enthu,,
sasm. A steady downpour Of rain msrreu
the scenic effect and prevented much OUT
door demonstration. The Academy Q,
Music was filed with an audience in tul
sympathy with the celebration. The prin,,
cipal address of the day was by Colonel
Frederick Baine, editor and proprietor Oh
the German Correspondent.
THE PIoyEEiss OF GERMANTOWN.
He said: I'VE celebrate to-day the mem
ory Of the pioneers OF Germantown, whom
common with the representatives Of other
nationalitieg made for themselves new
home, opened America TO the influence, OF
culture. and created a Commonwealth
which was destinedto give TO the progres-
sive spirit of humanity higher and noeleI
form. The descendants of the pilgrims
who landed from the Mayhower az Ply
mouth celebrate the annual recurrence OF
the day when their fathers first set foot on
the soil of theNew World. The children OF
the Hoilanders remember their hnlcker-
booker ancestors, and 10 these we dutfuly
add German-day. In the great process
which formed the American nation we ana
our ancestors have taken an active part
LOYALTY TO AMERICA.
1.-THE history Of the Germans in America
furnishes shining examples that IN all times
and in every field our patriotism and love
for our new country have fully equalled
that of the best in our American nome
no matter OF what stock and descent.
Never have the Germans been wanting 10
loyalty"
Continuing. he declared himself opposed
90 everything that tended in the direction
of the assertion OF the principle that
fOreign-born were not as good as native
citizens.
I'VE German-Americans," he said,
"stand to-day apart from all sectionalism
and clannishness. but we VIII al all times
defend ourselves against any attempt 70
lessen our Just and equal rights as COM
ponent parts Of the Commonwealth, or 70
force animmigrant who has escaped the op-
preston of other countries and IS deter
mined TO found here by industry and de;
votion TO his new country new, free, ana
happy home into position different from
the generally-accepted principle OF equal
rights for all"
ADDRESSES AND MUSIC FROM THE CHILDREN
Rev. H. Schieb. who celebrated the fttletn
anniversary of his pastOrate IN this city a
few weeks ago. and Dr. l.. ii. steiner
librarian OF Pratt's Library, also delivered
addresses.
A chorus of 400 children from the Ger
man-Amerlcan schools. detachments from
several Sangerbunds, and strong orches-
ira rendered musical selections which IN
cluded "Mv Country. IT'S Of Thee" Star
Spangled Banner" and the triumphal song
of the Germans after the battle III Ieuton-
burger forest.
This evening it is intended to have a
great torchlight procession.
MAGNIFICENT. PARADE.
MILWAUKEE,. WIS. October 6.-The first
celebration of the Communication day
IN Milwaukee was a notable success. Its
leading feature was magnificent parade,
in which elaborate and costly floats, repre-
senting the deeds Of the German-Amerl-
cans i'm the United States were displayed.
The publjc schools were closed and busl-
ness was largely suspended during the al
ternoon. the streets being lined with thou
sands Of people TO witness the parade,
which required an hour and half 70 pass
a given point. Governor Hoard and Mayor
Puck reviewed il and afterwards delivered
addresses.
THE DAY AT OTHER PLACES.
PHILADELPHIA, October 6.-German-day
was celebrated here tonight at hall OF
German society. There was music and
speech-making, including an address by
Governor Beaver, who declared himself
proud TO be of German descent. Mayor
Filter also spoke.
The principal German Grafton was deliy-
cred by Professor Oswald Seidenstrlcker,
of the University of Pennsylvania.
Judge Pennypacker was the orator III
English.
Quite large celebrations took place at
Reading Pa, Minneapolis, MIMI, wash
~. N..T. NJ alu q I.4E