The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-10-09

hoiueo IVY themselves anu tlltlTt puoteI-
ity In the wilderness OF Pennsylvania.
their sterling manhood, laid the foun-
dalton for prosperous communities.
q We are proud that our ancestors in
this country were always counted
among the best citizens. In war and
peace the German born citizens have
shown their fealty to their adopted
land. German heroes blood has flowed
on every American battle field. In
trade and commerce. In industry and
science the German has been foremost
In this country. His love for liberty
and the Union has been proverbinl. In
all great national crises he has taken
advanced position for the best interests
of his adopted land.
The cultivation Of music and other
arts. the love. OF song, the beautiful
Christmas tree. these are some Of the
things brought by the German. We
love America with all the fervor OF our
hearts and are rendy to shed our last
drop OF blood for the presentation and
glory OF our country. We are proud OF
the country which Is ours, not by acci-
dent, but by choice. because 1t Is the
grandest, the freest and the noblest on
earth; because 1t has seen the greatest
the nations. h.
But our American patriotism doesn't
keep US from bestowing upon the land
that bore us that reverential love which
every good child has for Its mother.
But, though Germnnia be our mother,
Columbia is our bride. to whom oil our.
best efforts, our lives, our future, our
posterlty are, devoted.
Mr.. Bentc was heartily applauded at
intervals during his address. and at Its
conclusion there came. the singing Of
the chorus. Watch on the Rhine" I'M
der the direction OF Prof. Shockey, and
sung with great spirit.
Rev. Ulfert Speaks. Il
Chairman Ulrlch introduced as the
next speaker Rev. William Ulfert, who
said, in part:
Wheeling. on the Ohio, is to be COM
pared only with scene upon our own
Rhine. II Is, in fact, city that Is one
third German. German. thought and
German activity are seen on all sides
In this great community. Thousands of
German Americans are helping In the
onward march OF progress In Wheeling.
While Germans In America are among
the best Of Americans, yet like duti-
ful child they do not forget their moth
er-Germanla. the land that gave us the
forces OF mind and body that are now
working for Columbia's greatness.
While not insisting that the German
American Is better than his Anglo
saxon American brother, yet he mod
estly Inclined to the opinion that the
concession must go forth that he Is as
RnnH nrlt uint, IT, nrS
pressed the wish that German Day
might betcelebrated In Wheeling every
year.
General applause came at the close of
Rev. Ulfert's address.
Rev. Paul Metzenthin.
After the chorus, Victory" COM
memoratlve OF the victory of the Teu-
tonic king, Armenius. over, the Ro-
mans, which was finely sung. under,
the direction of Prof. II. NJ. Shockey.
Chairman Ulrich introduced Rev. Paul
Metzenthin, who spoke In the Eng
llsh language.
Rev. Mr.. AIetzenthln said his heart
was filled with joy when listening to
the beautiful chorus Just heard. After.
hearing all that had been said the
speaker felt that not much more re-
manned to be said. He felt like the
lr!shman. who was not dead. but
speeches.. He would translate some
of the good things that had been said
here In the German language. The
speaker told a good story of the boy
who was asked whcre'he would 60 when
Il ,
Iaughter). Continuing. the speaker
told of the wonderful growth OF the
Germlnic nations since the degrade ton
by Napoleon early In the nineteenth
century. In 1910 came a revolution,
which was suppressed, and from 1913
dates the American citizenship OF
many here to-day. (Applause). In
is'l came the war with France. and
5esoush. ABOUT the united Germany.
49, . 90, wnen .ne herman empire
c.arr,nns ~ .,. IN o"'suu,Nee u
ci,I,v In nr.,,dan,,aI 900 $50
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'he coming Oh more Germans. The
speaker told OF some of the German
heroes who occupy place in America,
Including Baron Steubrn after whom
StauhenvI,re wa. no,noJ corr,nn
Ar,a,,,,n,. - as,a'., 90,
.H'i el'. are Go',seie''''ous' anu ms
u lact the poiiticians Know. we
think 1t Is our right and our privilege
to celebrate German Day." for we will
never deny our nationality. We nre
proud we ora Amor,c,,. nrord -
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tiec'oii VI sht' speech
anu press, ana VIII upl. II forever.
we are loyal citizens. willing to do our
full duty by our state and republic