New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1897-12-08
Honoring
Ericsson.
At Memorial Meeting in Minneapolis
John Lind Eulogizes the Great
Inventor.
VIM, Henry Eustis Pays the Orator Nice
Compliment.

Compliment.
At a memorial meeting in honor of
John Ericsson, the inventor OF, the Mon
itor, held in Minneapolis Friday evening,
the speakers were Captain Anderson, the
sole survivor of the Monitors crew, and
Hon. John Lind of this city. The fol-
lowing is the Minneapolis Times account
Of the meeting:
Judge Holt introduced John Lind in
an eloquent speech.
"In this state John Ericsson is especi-
ally interestlng," he said, mot because
he was born in Sweden, but in himself.
Devotion for the land of ones FORE
fathers does not necessarily detract from
devotion due ones adopted country"
Mr.. Lind, as he stepped to the front
of the platform, was greeted with pro-
longed applause. His first remark "This
IS not election time," brought forth re-
newed applause. "Genlus," he said, "the
original, creative faculty, appears every
where and is constantly surrounded by
new circumstances. We cannot guage
its scope. Historically it seems that in
every nation genius appears at the prop
er time, and also always the proper kind
of genius. The framework of all i'm
portanr new things is planned by mas
ter of mind. Such a master mind was
John Ericsson's. Born July 81, 1903,
Captain John Ericsson lived toward the
close of the present century. Mechani-
cal inventions had been fewer and less
important until the ripening of the young
American nation. Stirred by the loss of
Finland, Sweden looked outward fol-
greatness and satisfaction. The heroes
of the Sagas were an inspiration to the
men who in the beginning of the century
set out for foreign shores. This COM
mercial activity brought about the digg
ing of great waterways across Sweden.
The father of John Ericsson was given
employment by one of these canal CON-,
panles. John Ericsson descended from
an immigrant. This is significant, as i'm
migrants are usually progressive people,
who learn much in their combats with
adverse circumstances. 1t was the I'M
migrants into Asia Minor, Greece and
Italy that brought those countries up to
their excellent standard in arts and let
tiers. 1t was the Flemish immigrants,
who originated the commerce and indus
try of England. Colonial life necessi-
tates exercise of the inventive faculty.
Young John spent his early life in the
mines and in watching the machinery.
We see the imprint of genius on the lit
tie scraps of paper in his little hands.
These papers showed usually an easier
way of doing things. They were models.
He planned, already as small boy, a
windmill and ball aud socket joint for
the pump machinery. At II he entered
as cadet, and received the very best in
struction, Even in infancy he was a
master in presenting his ideas through
mechanical drawings. Against the wish
es of his parents, he chose a military ca
reer, as it was the only one that suited his
adventuresome ambition. He entered
the army as an ensign when II years
old. He showed his excellence as a
marksman and turner. In his 18th year
he lifted 600-pound cannon. III due
time he became lieutenant, and was
detailed to the land and geodetic survey
in the Jemteland province.
Mr.. Lind sketched .he great genius
life up to his landing IN New York, Oct.
1, 1889, and his eventual construction of
the Monitor.
At the conclusion of Mr.. Lind's adj
dress VIM. Henry Eustis was introduced
and opened his remarks by saying: 81
recognize in John Lind's race the sweet
ness of the famous voice of Jenny Limo.
and this same sweetness of voice will.
without doubt, soon make him governor
of Minnesota"