The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-09-05

at Sedan, and Sept 8, 1885, when the fed
Grated societies met for reunion at Fort
Smelling, introduced veteran OF the
Franco-Prussian war, Maj. Drinkwitz, OF
ST. Paul, who read a poem of his own
composition, "Schulze's Goodbye to His
Sons the idea of which was suggested
by the terrible conflict in which he had
part Secretary Nlenstedt and Herr
Moersch made short addresses and the
Mozart club, under the direction of Prof.
Claude Madden, gave a song on special
invitation, I'm Krug Zum Gruenen
Kranze' The chorus gave a rendition
of the selection so beautiful that prolong-
ed cheers and insistent applause resulted
which brought an encore selection. DR..
Stamm was then introduced.
The herr doctor was scheduled to speak
upon the subject, German Songs and
German Women but appalled, at the
magnitude of the task set, responded
upon quite another line. in which lie took
occasion to rcfute the instnuatian that
the German emperor opposed republics
since, as he alleged, he himself Is most
republican in thought and action.
can talk of the emperor said he, but
of the songs and of the ladies it is task
too great for an ordinary citizen" HIS
compliment was received with applause
from the ladies gallery.
Prof DAM and Prof. MADDEN gave
violin duet accompanied by full orches-
ira, 'The Chimes of the Alps" Its rem
dition was most delicate and the eXecu-
ton of the two performers both arustlc
and sympathetic. The selection lent It
self to many a pleasing turn OF melody
and was greatly appreciated. continued
applause brought an encore NUMBER winch
was also received with great pleasure.
William Foelsen, grand president Oh
=, of
err The subject of his talk was German
charity. He pointed out the many strong
features of the German societies, and as
paramount above all others fraternallsm
stood first He asserted that the Ger
mans never allowed their old people, VINO
were not able to take care of themselves,
to go to public institutions for care. Inc
brotherhood existing among Germans was
stronger than in any other nation.
F. W. Bergmeier read a telegram from
Max Stoltz chief engineer of the Great
Northern, regretting his inability to De
present and sending his congratulations
upon the occasion.
Judge Gebhard Willrich responded next
upon the German home. He eulog1zed
the German housewife for her thrift, in
dustry and virtue. In closing he pro-
posed a cheer for America, the second
Fatherland which was given with Will
Toastmaster Ohage then introduced
Prof Otto Lugger, state entomo!og1st
Prof. Lugger responded with some very
felicitous remarks, and told some. inter-
esting facts about the advance Wh1ch
had been made by German scientists IN
the United States. He named a number
of erninet German scientists who had en-
loved distinguished careers in this coun-
try In his official capacity he had, he
said, met many who had contributed TO
science in a substantial way The pro-
fessor closed with a series of opportune
remarks on the kissing bug and asserted
that it was nothing more than very
healthy bed bug.
Accompanied by the orchestra, the com
pany then sang the German nauonal
song, "Wacht am Rhein.
DR.. Ohage then introduced William
Pfander, one of the Oldest German set
tiers of New Ulm, MINI. He spoke hap
pily of the cordial feeling existing be-
tween Germans all over the state. He as
serted that to be best appreciated by
American born citizens, it would be neces-
sary for them to show by their acts that
they were true American citizens.
F. w Bergmeier, editor of the Volks-
zeitung, received a hearty ovation for his
toast upon the German Press.
Henry Hadlick told of the athletic
achievements of the Germans, which
were furthered by the turner societies.
At the suggestion of Toastmaster Ohage
all arose and drank a toast to President
after singing America,