Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-21

the throne Of his father, whose reign
was to mark an era Of vast importance
I'm the history Of Germany. In his time
Prussia became the first Power In Ger
many. and Germany the first Power in
Europe. He was a man OF singularly
noble and attractive character. His su-
preme wish was 70 discharge loya.ly the
duties which haf )een imposed upon him,
and he never shTank from any personal
sacrifcs that sceufed 20 b. dc-rI5ft-d IN
the interests of his people. The best ira
dltions of the HohenZollerns were main
tanned, not only by the splendor of the
achievements with which his name VIII
always be intimately associated, but by
the simplicity, manliness, and upright
ness Of his daily life. IT is to do honor
TO the memory OF Emperor William, and
TO the day which witnessed his birth.
that the German-American citizens OF
Richmond will gather in Sanger Hall to-
morrow night, and listen TO eulOgies OF
the great warrior. statesman. and King,
and sing the national anthems of the
Fatherland.
THEIR FIRST CELEBRATION.
This will be the first celebration in
Richmond of the anniversary Of William
the Firsts birthday. 1t has been most
carefully planned, and so much en-
thuslasm had entered into it .hat its
success Is assured. The suggestion came
through that popular society, the Gesang-
verein Virginia, but 1t was wisely de-
cided that the initiative could not be
taken by an organization, for the cele-
bration was 10 be made as far-reachng
as possible, and so a mass-meeting was
called. the result Of which was the ap-
pointment of a committee Of arrange
ments to take charge OF all the details
for the proper observance Of the ami
versary The choice of the meeting fell
upon three men, who were TO act as Off
GERS of this committee, who are among
the most prominent and public-spirited
citizens Of Richmond, and whose names,
associated with the undertaking, ensure
not only its success, but are guarantee
of the perfect good taste which will mark
the festivities.
PRESIDENT HENRY G. MILLER.
Mr.. Henry G.. Miller was selected as
president. and was induced 10 consent TO
deliver an address on the reasons which
prompted the celebration. Mr.. Miller is
one Of the oldest German citizens in Rich
mond He came 10 this country IN 1851.
q young man, fun of hope and energy
and a perseverance which has led MS
feet into the pleasant paths Of comfort
able success. Mr.. Miller was an expert
draughtsman, and when he landed IN
Baltimore it was pot long before he found
employment In the year following his
landing ne went TO Charlottesville 10 do
some surveying, and after he had com
pleted his work in this direction he in
vested his earnings in a market garden,
which yielded him a substantial profit.
Ia 1861 he moved 10 Richmond, where his
brother was already located, and entered
into partnership with him as nursery
man. florist, aud market gardener The
gardens of the brothers were situated
exactly where the New reservoir now Is.
Mr.. Miller speedily became identified
with local politics, in which he took the
keenest interest, always acting conscien-
tlously for what he believed 10 be the
city's good, and for twenty-five years he
has been a public officer. His record is