St. Paul daily globe., 1891-06-22
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John Foos never had mustache IN his
life. Neither did his sisters. nor his cousins,
nor his aunts Last winter, when the date of
the funniest was set, he concluded he would
show up as a man. and has since raised a
covering for his upper lip any lair of which,
used as wand, would have exhaust ed the
strongest Turner among the prettiest eco that
ever drilled.
George Benz, at Que time the most active
Turner st. Paul could command, came back
10 his old love yesterday, and those who
knew him years ago, when Turnfests were in
their infancy, could only say he was the same
old George, whom in his time none could ex-
eel. In the heart of every Chicago Turner
he holds chord which only death can sever
The Chicago Turner'S have fallen into the
surprising habit of referring to Mine Host
Monfort, OF the Windsor, as "Bill Nye."
W ny this should be SO is hard to understand.
but when the genial colonel, Saturday night,
attempted. with the best will in the world, to
joan the fun-loving Turner'S in the head
drilI' he completely won their hearts and
their allegiance for all future time.
Turnwort Hermann acquitted himself ex-
eeedingly we'll in the feature of the festathe
wand drill of all the active Turners-and COM
plimentary illusions were heard on all
hands as to his mastery handling of the
large class that won the repeated plaudits of
the crowded grand stand.
One of the staunehest Democrats on the
urn platz was G.. G.. Crosse, president of the
west Duluth society. who claims that Presi-
dent Cleveland would never have been
elected, and no other Democrat ever will be,
II it were not for the German Turner's love
| of equality to all, privileges to none.
beer on ice'' was literally the way the
Chicago visitors served the Great German
Remedy TO their friends and visitors, as each
waiter was provided with a fiat and cool ice
foe on which to present the glasses. 1t was
enticing enough to tempt even a total abb
stInence reporter.
These are from Dubuque: President A. F.
Frudden; teacher, Z. Rahm members of
yerein, the three brothers, A, B. and c.
Schaar, William Scheffer, Ed. Schubert,
william kleis, John Wunder, E. Stable, Her
mann Sehaaf, III. Wise, c. Espe, T. Frudden
and c. Nicholson.
Father-in-Law Krech, the godfather of
many St Paul boy. and principally Turner'S,
with his seventy one years hanging over his
mead, was one of the brightest men OH the
grand stand. He has attended every Turn
fest in the state, and his son-in-law, Frank
Werner says the old man can carry the flag.
The 600 or more men who took part in the
grand calisthenic drill worked as one man,
but the front line men were particularly on
their mettle. Aid. Banholzer's Fifth ward
boys We're nicely upheld by Herman Schlich
ungs Apolo-like movements.
George Moeler, eX-candidate for sheriff.
accompanied by Mrs Moeller and sons, wore
three badges of the Kreis, and if a vote had
been taken on the grounds. would have been
duly declared elected sheriff of the Turn
fest
Adolph Stomwetz Of Minneapolis, will
make them all hustle to-day. He has entered
Tor the high jump, and his friends feel conf
dent that he will carry home the prize.
Miller, OF st. Paul, is also famous jumper
One of the biggest, fattest and iolliest men
IN the Chicago delegation remarked that he
had been to good many "fests of one kind
or another but this topped them all in gen.
1al1ty and heartiness
Aid. Gehan is an excellent judge of sing
hTff rlnar1
Gaelic?' of a fraulein Luxemburger parent
age, there is liable to be question as to what
he means.
Slim James Ahern, the affable clerk of the
municipal court, was present, and in athletic
form appeared every inch Turner. He de-
clared himself a German from away back.
Lieut.. Budy, of the mounted squad was
the object OF much attention on the part of
those who watched the police arrangements
preceding the grand wand drill.
John Matin had his hands full in attend
ing to the wants of the thirsty, but his natu-
raj sang froid stood him good stead at many
a critical point yesterday.
The great bulk of the Turner's are quartered
In the maiu exposition hall. Each of the
fourteen Chicago societies have separate di-
visions in the hall.
George Benz, in crowd of enthusiastic
Turner's, was in his element and shone re-
splendent in plain suit of clothes and
continual smile.
1GurN Menll Is DrODADlY one OIL the most
earnest and hardworking members of the st.
Paul society. For testimony, listen to his
foghorn voice.
Judge Egan cast his Judicial eve over the
throngs of onlookers. as we'll as the Turner'S.
and decided that all things were orderly and
correctly DONE
Frank Robert said he would like to take
part i'll the exercises. but he was too sore
from playing base ball at the Juniors cele-
bration.
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ladies always are iIh anything German, and
to their efforts is largely due the success Of
the Fest
Billy Koch to Treasurer Harz. of the Chi
cago Germeinde: Norman, Dane. Celt and
Saxon we but German all iu our welcome to
thee
The remarkable feature of the whole affair
is the universal good feeling which prevails
III all the soeiable gatherings on the grounds.
Gus Butzerin, tall, stately and command
ing, could be seen towering head and shout
ders above every one III the grand stand.
John Plumber Ward says he never eats ice
cream, but TO be in with the Kreis he wears
clothes that make up the difference.
Every 'Son of Herman may well be proud
of the grand showing made in all the tech
meal arrangements and exercises.
Rabbi Hess compared the exhibition of
physical culture with the record of the
games of the ancient Hebrews.
Visitors are loud in their praises of the
DleCaulIOuS GAulDlI6Q OH All ldllQS TO insure
their comfort and enjoyment.
A number of the members of the iobbers'
union were at their headquarters on the
grounds during the afternoon.
Johnny Foos and Aid John Gehan seemed
to have an understanding in a certain crisis
of hail fellow we'll met
The handsome police officers who essayed
TO ''put the stone"-a cannon ball-Were not
i'll it to any extent
George Moeller was right in line when it
came 20 entertaining visitors to the refresh
ment pavilion.
The fifty representatives of the Duluth
Turnverein are bunkiug i'll the Chamber of
Commerce hall.
When the showers came on there were
hundreds of foot races by the Turner's run
ming to cover.
Aid Conley, thin and spare, offered to bet
he co1ld swing the wand with any one on
the grounds.
A great many of the leading German citi-
Zens witnessed the exhibitions of athletic
skill.
in the front row of the wand exercises.
Quite large sprinkling of carriages ap-
peared on the grounds after 8 o'clock.
The police force say attending to duty at
funniest is like taking vacation.
Frank Huber's handsome mustache was the
envy of every Turner in sight.
But few persons appeared at the Twin
City club house during the day.
Al Sweitzer and George Seibert Jr-thfs is
enough for those who know.
Tom Caulfeld-German gaiety never can
and never will be excelled.
County Treasurer A. n. Nelson was an on
locker at the sports.
The Chicago Nordscitrs motto is, ut will
not grow moss"
Albert Scheffer was an occupant of the
grand stand
The Chicago Turner's are the jolliest men
in the camp.
c, H. Lienau seemed satisfied with the ex-
hibition.
Henry Meyerdlng says its ali right this
time.
John Menlin acted as host par excellence.
Passed Forged Checks.