Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-07-06

The New London Cornet Band, in
their band wagon.
A float carrying "Uncle Sam" and
girls representing the states.
A float containing girls represent
ing Cuba, the Philippines and Hawaii.
President of the day and speaker in
carriage.
Grand Army men and old pioneers.
Chaplain in carriage.
Fioat-Millinery, Miss Mary Peter
son.
Float-Hardware, c. E. Krause.
Float-Wagon shop, c.. A. Gustaf-
son.
Float-Meat market, P. Hakanson.
Float-New London Milling Co.
Float-Mercantile, D. Peterson &
Son.
Float-Hardware and farm imple-
ments, Weinberg & Hagen.
Plano binder, G. E. Krause.
Float-New London Tannery, Hag-
gerty & Parsons.
FloatLumber, Monson Bros.
Float-Paint shop, ALI. Bergeson.
Float Mercantile, Guam & John
son.
Burlesque bicycle Jewelry, E.
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Ragamunins.
Bicycle riders.
The parade passed through the viii
lage and around the mill pond to the
picnic grounds. A great throng gath
cred about the platform to hear the
exercises. The seats provided did not
begin to supply the multitude.
After selection of music, Hon. N.
Guam, the president of the day, called
upon Prof. E. F. Fink to read the Dec
laration of Independence. Before read
ing, the professor took occasion to
comment on the bond of friendliness
that is said to be growing between
Great Britain and the United States,
and made the statement that it is not
improbable that the union jack aud
starspangled banner would yet blow
from the same masthead in q com.
mon cause.
After more music, Dr.. johnson was
introt uced as the mayor of Willmar
and as an old citizen and neighbor of
New London. The doctor made a few
remarks, in which he expressed the
belief that it was the mission of this
country to ciyilize and colonize not
only the islands to be taken from
Spain, but possibly also South Amer
lea or portions of it.
After q song by ladies quartette,
Prof. T. J. Cation of Minneapolis was
introduced as the orator of the day.
The professor did not disappoint any,
one. The title of orator is not mis-
homer when applied to him. He held
the vast audience spellbound by his
powerful eloquence. The large assem-
bly, did not seem to note the lapse of
time, although most of them were
standing on their feet. Those who
had driven upwards to Is miles to
hear this speech felt amply repaid for
their trouble. We will not attempt to
outline his address, for we could not
do it justice. He reviewed history,
and liberty was his theme. "Blessed
is the country that hungereth and
thirsteth after liberty, for it shall be
filed"
After the oration little Stella Sperry
sang a song, and Miss Plummer had
her class of little girls perform the
evolutions of flag drill.
Prof. Fink announced the receipt of
. message that Santiago had fallen
and that u, 600 prisoners had been ta-
ken. This news was received with
great enthusiasm. Three cheers were
given for the American army and
navy. The professor had been made
the victim Of misunderstanding,
however, as the news proved to be 81
distortion of Sampson's naval victo-
~ and annihilation of Ceryera's fleet.
The afternoon was taken up BY .
tedious and uninteresting ball game
by mines consisting Of Bnrtank and
New London boys. The large crowds
Who did not care % css The river to