1914-1915 DMLC Messenger Vol. 5 by Martin Luther College

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{)c__,+ I 9 I l/ THE D. M. L. C. MESSENGER

VOL U ME 5

NEW ULM, MINN., OCTOBER 1914

Valedictoi:yo 1914

Honorable Faculty, dear classmates, and kind friends! It is customary to reserve the last day of the school year for commencement exercises. The class of 1914 must leave. We regret that Yl. ~eer~ents of the . ~b ~ge' has ended. With regret do we leave the placfl These splendid buildings, this superb equipment, these beautiful surroundings and these dear companions- all have taken a magic . hold on us. Only a few years could we dwell within the walls of yonder modern dormitory. Two weeks only was the new organ at our disposal. But nature, and the paths on the "Camel's back", and the graveled walks in our pa1 k have always been _o-ur~路; . Our recitation periods,

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our literary society meetings, and our sports- all have brought us in closer touch with each other. ~ut the time has come when we shall no more assemble as a class of this institution in one class room, our voices will no more be heard on this campus. But, wherever we go, we will always think in gra itu e of our Alma.Mater. l}vhen, in later days, we let our thoug~ts wonder back _ ,to t~~se last ~years, we naturally think of our force of instructors. With you, Hon. Faculty, have we been for five years. Five years have we sipped from the cup of wisdom filled to overflowing by you for us. As shoots or sprouts have we entered college. Thr.u yoh~ skilled hands have we receiv~9 proper care so that today we feefas healthy young trees. For all this we will ever be thankfu_Q We

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have found in you examples of how we are to do the work of educating in the future. But be we ever so far away, you will always be near. (jre shall miss your advising Counsel. No more shall we dwell directly under your care. We must say, Farewell. May God, the Almighty, the maker 路of Heaven and Earth, preserve your health and patience, that you may further do the work of educating young peop~ ..te-. eater the mini.~r:-l;G....-ae~rs ~cliws.

[ Even we dear classmates, must part.:] After having lived with each other and for each other, we shall now be literally torn from each other. f We had always imagined the 'aay of parting a great way off, but, only too true, it is now at han4J After a few weeks of joyous vacation weather, we shall at once step upon rocky rJads far distant from each other, on the sides of which there will be very few shade trees, a cooling spring only at long intervals, and no end. The responsibility of a parochial schoolteacher ought to make us careful, ever to do the right, whilst the great merit of our chosen vocation ought to inspire us to still greater effort and fill us with more zeal, even after a failure or a sad hour, so that at the end of our career we may say to the world: "Here is the contribution to promote the welfare of humanity which I have made",

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and, to the Lord: "Here, dear Lord, are the five talents which thou hast given us, together with the five other talents, which we have gained." But we shall not be parted forever. When the Last Trumpet will sound, we shall rise as a class, and together with our dear Professors we shall greet the Maker of the Heavens as workers in his vineyard. Oh, the Joy!-tBut now, now we must say farewei[l To you, dear schoolmates, we now leave the surroundings, the buildings and their equipments, and the campus. No more shall our voices be heard in unison with youra in solemn praise of the Lord in this Chapel. The campus we can no more call ours. We wish you all success in your work, and may you uphold the name of the institution in chur\:'.h and state. We wish to thank the junior clas3 especially for the appropriate decorations. With especial regret, kind people of this community, do we depart from you. Five years have we dwelled in your midst, with pleasure and with profit. We have found you willing workers for the institution. Thru your efforts the publication of the "D .. M. L. C. Messenger" has been made possible. Your efforts, together with those of the various congregations of our synod have placed at our disposal one of the greatest masterpieces of the organbuilder's

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Sl'nnonenfi:inig Sl'rupp in ber gmwn )illcft beriif)mt geltlorben ift. · S n bem Snbuftriebe3lrf finbcn ltlir ble grofJen t)'abrlfcn, bie hie ~qcug ~ niff e be~ ~rbe berarbeiten. Shon• feucfJter, @5taf)ffcbern, IJ1abeln unb aHer~ fci ill1afdjinerien iuerben bort ange~ fertigt. '.Da0 @Sauedanb ift ein fi:inblidjer steif, ltlo iueniger 3nbuftrie betriebei1 ltlirb, ltleif bie 2eute fidJ ba mef)r auf ~{Cferbau unb >Bicf)3udJt legen. S n ben '.Dorfern ltlofjncn au{lfdjliefl ~ lief) mauern, mit ~u{lnaf)me bet paar @efdji:ift{lfeute. '.Die '.Di:irfer finb aber nidjt etltla ltlie f)ier 3u 2anbe, fonbern ein .s)au{l ftef)t neben bem anbern. '.Da0 2anb, lUelcfJe{l bie mauern bcarbeiten, ++++ liegt meiften{l aufierf)alb be0 '.Dorfe0, ®cflfalen unb beff cn !Se\liiUerung. unb ebcnfo bie )illeiben filr ba0 >Bief). '.Die tonangebenbe ll\erfi:inlicf)feit ift ,,ber '.Da0 2anb, tuelcfJe{l an IJ1aturfcfJon• .s)m '.Dorffdjuf3e", ber bie @5teHung f)eiten unb ~r3eugniff en affe ll\rotJin3en eine{l Q3iirgermeifter0 bcrtritt. be.'.! beutfdJen ffieid)e0 ·ubertrif[t, ift bie @5dJufen unb Sl'ircfJcn finb im f!einften ll\rotJin.1 m3eftf afen. '.Dorf 3u finbcn. Bur SfocfJe gcf)t aflc{l ~{l ift ba0 2nnb 31UifcfJcn bem uielbe· auf @5cfJufter0 ITTappen; bcnn bie Q3auern fungencn unb romantifdJen ITT{Jein unb flnb nicfJt ber @efaf)r au0gcfe~t, bafJ fie ber ®efer. ~{l hlirb audJ ,,ba0 2anb im @:id)lamm etltla tJerfinfen modjten. ber roten ~rbe" genannt. '.Diefen 91a• ~He 2anbftraflen finb tabelfo{l gcbaut. men tri:igt e{l aucfJ mit ITTecfJt; ba0 ~ifen, ~{l barf tagelang gmgnct f)aben, fo ba{l in bcn 5Scrgcn ruf)t, ift e0, 1neldje0 rinnt ba0 $illaffer bodj immcr ble @aff eit ber ~rbc ein rotficfJe0 ~u0feten gibt. entlang, of)ne bcr 2anbftrafJe eincn m3eftfalen 3erfi:iHt in brei steile: in ®dJaben 3ufiigen 3u fi:innen. S n -ben ba0 Sl'of)fenreuier, in berr 3'nbuftriebe· gro[Jmn @5ti:ibten finb aHe @5traflen 3irf unb in ba0 @Sauedanb. afpf)aftiert, in ben ftelnmn flnb fie ge• '.Da0 Sl'of)fenreuier lft nlcfJt nur ba0 pffoftert. 2anb, lUo bie Sl'of)fen3ecfJen, fonbern tuo '.Der Q3oben ber ll\robln3 Jllieftfafcn ift audJ ble ~ifenberg11.1erfe 3u finben finb. fef)r frudjtbar. ~t ltlirb I.Jorn ITT{Jein unb ~ff en a. b. ITTufJt lft tie befanntefte beffen IJ1ebenffiiffen I.Jon einer @:ieite, @5tabt, iuo 3edien unb Q3ergnierfe mi:icfJ• unb I.Jon ber m3efer nebft ~rmen I.Jon tin tertretcn finb, unb ble attcfJ burcfJ ben ber anbmn eeite gctri:inft. '.Da{l 2anb

art. We wish that we could repay you for your trouble, but that can be done only to a certain extent. Therefore accept our heartfelt thanks. And may you be preserved that also later graduating classes may appreciate your kindness. Once more, Hon. Faculty, dear classmates, and kind friends, do I, in the name of the class of 1914, say. Farewell! We all may say with Bryon: "Farewell, a word that must be and hath been a sound which makes us linger yet, Fm ewell!" M. L. Dommer.

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tragt reidj(Jaitig @emiife unb @e• treibe, ebenfo aucfJ Dbft. WcandJe ~f)auff een f)aben 3u beiben ®eiten Dbftbaume. '.Diefe bieten bem miiben 5ffianbmr, ber einfam feine ®dJritte 3ur niidJftfiegenben Drtfdjaft lenft, ~r· quidung unb frof)en Wcut. 91idjt nur ba£l Banbleben ift ein ge• funbe£l 3u nennen, fonbem iebe @5tabt, fo flein ober grofl fie audJ fein mag, f)at if)re munberoollen natiirlidJen 5ffialbun~ gen, bie frifdje Buft unb crf)olenbe lltufJe~ ftunben bieten. ~£! [inb alte ~id)ten, '.tannen unb Q3ud)enmalber, bie be~ fdjattenb iiber bie ® tabte f)inau£l ragen. ,BmifdJen bem '.DicfidJt fin) fdJBne breite 5ffiege unb Q3riicfen fiin[HidJ ange1e;i t. ®ie filf)ren 3u einem ~u£l fidJt£lturm, 3um ~or[t(Jaw:i, ober 3u einer Q3auern• mirtfdJaft, mo ber meftfalifdje ®d)infen unb ll,lumpernicfel 311 einem [pottbiffigen ll,lrei£l 3ur ®tarfung 3u f)aben i[t. '.Der '.teutoburgerlualb mit feinen madjtigen maumen unb ®d)ludjten f)at fdjon im 9. 3 afJr nadJ ~f)rifto, burd) bie lltomer[dJladjt, 5ffiefifalen einen ffiuf)m oer[dJafft. '.Der 5ffieftfale 1uirb audj ,,ber Q3iebere" genannt. ~r mirb nidjt bieber ge~ nannt, meH er etma fromm ift, eben barum, . 1ueil er crn[tf)after ift, aHl ba£l 91ad)baroolfd)en, bie leidJtfebenben lltf)einlanber. '.Der '.Didjter, ber in feinem 2ieb ben 5ffieftfalen preift, fagt mit ffiedJt oon if)nen: ,,5ffiir f)aben feine [ii§en lJ~eben nod) fdJBner 5ffiorte Ueberflufl, unb f)aben nidJt fobalb fiir jebcn ben Q3rubcr~ grufl unb Q3ruberfufl; luenn bu un£l mifl[t miflfommen [ein, fo fdJau auf£l ,Per3 nidJt .auf ben ®dJein, unb fdJaU 1

un£l grab f)incin in£! 2tug'; grabaul3, bm3 i[t 5ffie[tfalen Q3raudj ! 5ffiir fragen nidJt£l nadJ ®piel unb '.tanb, bie Wanner aul3 5ffie[tfalenlanb ! 3a bie[em 5Ber£l 3eigt fidJ ber ~ 9araf• ter bel'.l 5ffieftfalen: Q3c[cn:ienf)eit, 2fuf• ridjtigfeit, fuqe unb biinbige 2trt. ®o ftimme aud) id) in ben 5ffiun[dJ mit cin: ,,Q3ef)iit" bidJ @ott, bu rote ~rbe, bu Banb bOn. 5ffiittefinb unb '.teut; bi£l idJ 3u ®taub unb Wf dje merbe, mein ,Peq iidJ [einer S)eimat freut. '.Du fonb 5ffieftfalen, Banb ber Wcarf, 1uie beine ~idJen[tamme [tarf! '.Dort i[t'£l ,mo meine 5ffiiege [tanb ! Q3ef)iit bidJ ®ott 5ffie[tfafenfonb ! ~. DppenfJeimer. +++-§-

CHINESE AGRICULTURE.

The agriculture of the Chinese differs very much from that of ours. We may ofttimes think that they have the same opportunity, to use the same machinery on their land as we do, but we shall find it is different. · The machinery mainly depends on the quantity of land one farmer possesses, and on the sort of grain raised thereon. A Chinaman's farm consists of about two or three acres of land; therefore it is impossible for a farmer to possess very many implements for the cultivation of the land. The prcducts the Chinese raise on one acre will support six persons for a whole yea1. This

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is due to the fact that everything possible is accumulated for manure everything, potato peelings, the hair cut from the heads of the family members, the remains of old houses, are used for fertilizing material. The result of a good crop, however, mainly depends on irrigation. Odd machines are used for this purpose. We may see the so called water buffalo hitched to a long pole which is fastened to a horizontal cog-wheel which comes in contact with a smaller cogwheel, perpendicular to it, and thus gives the power for pumping water. Another machine is a wheel-like frame on the sides of which men are constantly walking upward, and by means of their weight the wheel turns, thus elevating the water into channels which lead it to the fields. The water of the Yangtze and the Hoangho Rivers is especially good for irrigation purposes. The water of these rivers contain a yellow substance which is brought down from the mountains, making the soil over which it flows very fertile. The chief machine used on land is the plow. It is not pulled by bull-tractors or horses, but the water buffalo is their horse; at places even men and boys are hitched to the plow; sometimes, even men are hitched together with the oxen and you will find the former trying to do the same

amount of work the oxen do. Rice is the main product, and the principal food of the Chinese, This grain is sowed in the soil after it is well soaked by irrigation. After four or five days the grain has sprouted, and is transplanted on fields which are also overflooded with water, six inches deep. The farmer then takes sprout by sprout and plants it in the mud under the water. During the summer the fields are flooded several times, and in the latter part of September the crop is ready to be harvested. Tea is another very important plant. It is a spontaneous plant, and produces its best crops from the sixth to the tenth year. It grows in hedges and reaches the height of three to five feet. The leaves are picked into large baskets, then d1 ied and prepared for the market. This work is left entirely to the female sex. The mulberry tree is planted in great quantities for the purpose of raising silkworms. The care of the~e is very difficult work. The worms come from the eggs of the female silk moth. They are laid on sheets of coarse paper, a single moth laying about five hundred eggs. The sheets containing these eggs are put into a warm room. The. temperature cf the same is not tested with a thermometer, but by a man who, having stripped his clothes off, walks . in the room naked.

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After a few days each egg produces a little black worm as fine as a hair. It is then fed three times a day with the leaves of the mulberry plant. The older the worm becomes the less food it takes. At the age of thirty-two days it is full-grown, and takes no more food. It now begiils to spin as it moves its head from one side to the other until it is wholly enveloped in the so-called cocoon. After this the cocoon is held near a fire, and thus the sleeping worm is destroyed by the heat. The cocoons are then put into boiling water, and women and girls unwind the silk-threads and prepare them for spinning. The bamboo is another important product. 路 It is used chiefly for lumber. Besides this, the seeds of the bamboo tree . are ground .and used for food. Wheat, barley, and other grains are raised in China, but not in such great quantities as the foregoing products. . C.H. '15. ++++

THE OBLIGING JONES.

"You, were out to the Jones' summer home la!?t week, weren't you? Did you have a good time?" It was Mrs. Brown who spoke, and Mrs. Burton answered, "A good time? Well, I should say so. Mr. Jones is always so obliging and so awkward. When-

ever he tries to entertain he always has some mishap or other, - but let me tell you about it. "There were a party of us who started for the lake last Wedne::)day to spend the week end with Mrs. Jones; Mrs. Hanson, Mrs. Smith, Mrs. Lars and I. Mr. Jones met us at the station with the car, he had insisted on coming himself instead of sending the chauffeur, and we were soon on our way. Mr. Jone3 seemed to think it was his duty to entertain us on the way out, and entertain he did. When within ~ half mile of their home, he just commenced a really interesting narrative and, naturally he had to turn his head toward us who were in the back seat. The car seemed just to be waiting for that, and into the ditch we went with a great jolt. There was no thinking of getting out without being pulled out, so we walked the rest of the way; and so we arrived, hot and dusty. But this was only the beginning. "The next day Mr. Jones took us out in the motor-boat. Mrs. Jones had protested and wanted to take John, the chauffeur, along to run the engine, but Mt. Jones had insisted and had protested and had gotten really warm about 路 the matter, so Mrs. Jones gave in. It was a l;ieautiful day on the lake and the engine wor~ed fine, but Mr. Jones wa.;; not satisfied .. He stopped the engine, took o碌t his tool-kit, . and began to tink~r

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about the engine. He unscrewed something and carelessly placed it on the railing of the boat, from 路 which it rolled off and dropped into the lake with a little splash! And now we were helpless, the engine wouldn't work, we had only one oar. We shouted and waved handkerchiefs, but when one wants help,nobody seerris to be around. At last a boat put out from shore, came and towed us in. "Some time later someone suggested going fishing, and of course Mr. Jones was ready to oblige us by bking us out in the rowboat. The boat had a plug in the bottom of it which was pounded in from the bottom. The keeper of the coat house warned against pushing out the plug and with many assurances of proper care being taken, we gayly rowed away. Mrs. Smith caught the first fish, and in his haste to unhook it for her, Mr. Jones tramped right on the plug and the water began to rush in. Mr. Jones had to take off his silk hat and stuff it into the hole. Then he路 rowed as fast as possible for shore, where we arrived, our feet all soaked and our skirts all ruined, and the fish was gone too. Mr. Jones was very much sunburned in consequence of having to use his hat for a plug, and the next day the skin all peeled off his face. He had to stay indoors for that day, so we l:ad no real experiences. This

surely was a God-send, for it gave our nerves a chance to get settled. "The next day, however, Mr. Jones was on deck bright and early. He said he knew we had a very stale day while he was indoors, but that he would try to make up for it to-day. He had planned a fine little picnic for us on the other side of the lake on the bluff. He had prepared the picnic lunch and all, he said, and we would start at ten o'clock. "Promptly at ten we pushed off. The launch was in perfect order again and ran fine, the picnic baskets were all there and we anticipated a good time. We surely got the good time! The b~uff, you know, rises almost directly out of the water and is very steep. Mr. Jones insisted on carrying both baskets, although we remonstrated with him. We all arrived safe at the top, but Mr. Jones, poor man, stumbled on a root, fell and began rolling down the bluff. The baskets remained closed and kept rolling, but Mr. Jones caught hold of a bush and saved himself a wetting. Mr. Jones had packed a number of plates .in the baskets, and the result was that the baskets both sank to the bottom of the lake and we were without our luncheon. "Mr. Jones offered to go across the lake after some more, but when he came to go, he found that as he had forgotten to tie up the boat, it had drifted away. The

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end of the matter was that Mr. Jones had to walk five miles to get another launch to take us home. We got home at three o'clock, nearly famished. "Yes, we had a very good time at the Jones', but just now Mrs. Smith has a cold in her head and Mrs. Lars trembles with fright

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at the name of Mr. Jones. On the whole, though, we are all satisfied, even to Mr. Jones, for he told Mr. Lars that he had royally entertained the ladies. If that's the case, I said to Mr. Lars, then I can understand why royalty always has a bodyguard." H. S.. '16.

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拢bitorial &tatf j. Wirth, E. Trettin, Business Manager H. Sitz, Exchange Editor George Meyer, Local Editor A. Gerlach, Athletic Editor

Editor-in-chief P. Albrecht, Asst. Business Manager A. Falde, College Notes Editor C. Hinz, Alumni Editor A. Ehlke, Per Jocum Editor

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Entered as second class matter at the Postottlcc of New Ulm, lltinnesota.

EDITORIAL On the preceding page the reader will find a picture of the new editorial staff. Reading from " left to right; last row: A. Ger路 Jach, P. Albrecht. Second row: A. Falde, A. Ehlke, C. Hinz. Seated: H. Sitz, J. Wirth, Geo. Meyer and E. Trettin.

Looking Ahead.

A new school-year has begun and we have all returned to resume our studies witll new vigor, trusting that, when we have done our part, we may have reached the goal. In connection with our

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schoolwork the staff of last year a great many others. Send in has entrusted to su the work of experiences in. your school or our College paper, the Messengei. similar notes from which others As it has been the aim and could learn and thereby gain purpose of our predecessors not through them. Or perhaps you'll to publish the D. M. L. C. say, "It won't be appreciated by Messenger merely for the sake the editor and readers." No, this of keeping it in existence, but to is not the case, the Alumni editor improve it with every new issue, will gladly accept reports and so shall it also be our aim. To publish them and no doubt your carry out this object will be mainly article wili fin'd an appreciative our duty. But the staff alone reader. Ther_efore, dear alumnus, cannot do that. We need as- do not wait until the Alumni sistence on the part of every editor knocks at your door for a student and especially of every contr!bution, but do it of your alumnus. The latter could great- own acGord. ly enj:!ourage the staff through The number of our subscribers literary contributions; especially is not so large as it could be. It would they greatly oblige, and could be increased if every reader also lessen the work of the Alumni of the D. M. L. C. Messenger editor by sending in alumni news would try to get his friends infor said column. No doubt every terested in our paper and subscribe alumnus that reads the "Messen- for it. We think this the best and ger" expects to find reports of 路only way to keep up a publication some kind or other 1 egarding his .of this kind. Now let us all do former cla.ssmate or fellow-student. our part toward the Messenger, But how is the Alumni editor to and the result will not fail us. w.rite such news, if they are not ++++ reported to him? In the past year only a few have reported to ffiom ift nid1t in cinem Xage ediaut. 路 )Uorben. the editor of said column. To those we are very thankful. Co11ld m3a~ 11:>Hl bie[e~ ~prid)ll:lort be[agen? not every alumnus follow this example? Do not say, "Let the m3ie 11:>lr aue bet' @cfd)idJte 11:>lf[en, others report, I have no time for ll:lurbe mom fd)on im 2!Itertum IJon such things", or "This is .not im- momulue gegrilnbet. '.Die erften ,Pau~ portant, therefore not worth while fer ll:laren feine 1.l3afti[te~ roie fie fptifer to appear in the D. M. L. C. bafelbft all finben ll:laren, 路. fonbern ee Messenger." Whatever may 11:>aren arm[elige ~ef)nif)iltten, mit ~d)ilf unb ~ trof) gebeat. ~o entftanb eine s ~em trite and unimportant in your eyes, may be interesting to Ueine ~tabt. . mom ift nid)t gfeid) in

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ber erften Beit bal'.l gehlorben, hlal'.l el'.l fµiitcr hlar, nein, el'.l naf)m 3'af)r3ef)nte, ia 3'af)rf)unberte! DbgfeidJ mom in ber fµiiteren @efdjidjte einige fficafe faft gii113fidj 3erftiirt hlurbe, hlurbe bie @5tabt iebel'.lmaf 1.1011 rtif)rigen 5.)iinben neu aufgebaut. '.Die 5.Blirger fie[Jen fidj burd) nid)tl'.l mutfol'.l madjen unb fein 5.)inbemil'.l fdJien tfJnen 3u grofi. @5ie hlaren bmit hlieber I.Jon I.Jome an3u< _f.artgen; -unb .9JCut unb 2!ul'.lbauer hlaren nidjt tJergebfidj, benn if)r Unternef)men gefang if)nen. 2!udj @5tubenten foaten fidJ biea 3um morbifbe nef)men, unb aud) if)nen follte biefel'.l @5µridJhlort niefJt umfonft 3uge< rufen hlerben.- {;rl'.l gibt niimfidj unter ben @5tubenten, bie eine f)iif)ere @5dJufe befudjen, foldJe, benen el'.l feidJt fiiflt, if)rem @5tubium ob3ufiegen; anberen bagcgen fiillt el'.l fdjlUer, unb el'.l foftet I.lief 9JCiif)e unb 2rrbeit, um ben gefteHten ~orberungen geredJt . 3u hlerben- bal'.l if)nen geftecrte Biel 3u emidJen. crinige bider nidjt befonberl'.l gut 5.Begabten faff e11 fidJ burdj fein 5.)inbemil'.l ent< mutigen. 5!Benn el'.l if)nen audj mit bem erften ober 3hle,iten ,merfudje nidJt gefingt, n· fan gen fie 11Jieber I.Jon neuem an unb finb in ber megef erfo~greidJ. 2rnbere bagege.n finb_ nidJt fo ftanb < f)aft. )!Benn el'.l if)nen nidjt beim erften merfud) gefingt, IUerfen fie f03ufag en mutfol'.l bie l]finte inl'.l ~om unb geben bie @5adJe afl'.l tJergebfidj auf, inbem fie fpred)en: ,,3'd tauge niefJt 3um @5tu< bium, meine fdjiinen 5.)offnungen [inb 3u )!Baffer gellJorben." '.Denen fann man bal'.l obengenannte @5µridJhlort 3u< rttfen. j)(ein, beim erften mer[Uef)e foffte el'.l nidJt bfejben. mer[udJe el'.l aufl'.l neue, ~

unb IUenn bu in ber redjtcn 2!rt unb 5!Beife brangelJft, luirb ber crrfofg of)ne Bhleifel nidjt auabfeiben. miefe I.Jon benen, bie mit guten @auen ge[egnet finb, fiinnten if)re @auen unb Beit beff,er anllJenben, afl'.l el'.l gehliif)n< lief) ber f)'alf ift. '.Diefe tJerhlenben roenig Beit auf if)re ~ettionen, unb bie ilbrige Beit hlirb ba3u tJerllJenbet, um anbm, bie ftubimn mliff en, 311 ftiiren. @5ofcfJe fofften nidjt nur baa I.Jon if)nen @eforberte erfiilfen, fonbern ein gut @5tiid mef)-r. (;r13 fommt alfel'.l .3U @ute, unb alfel'.l ITTliJ2ficfJe finbet feine 2!nltJen< bung. A CHANGE IN THE EDITORIAL STAFF.

Since Mr. E. Koenig, Athletic Ed., has not returned to D. M. L. C. this year, we were compelled to make a slight change in the "Editorial Staff." Our Athletic Editor has accepted a vicarage and could therefore not be back to help us publish the Messenger. A. Ger~ lach was admitted to the staff as editor of the Athletic column. +-:-++

A TWO HUNDRED ·CLUB.

Last year one of-our neighboring institutions sent word_ of a plan which had been adopted there. The students of· tha:t institution felt that it deser·1ed to grqw .1;1.nd -resolved to see it double its number . of students, but how_? By Wl!-tchful waiting? By knock-

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ing their College? By a passive let-others-do-it spirit? They realized that in order to increase the student-body, they, the students, must become active boosters for their school. They must act as its press agents, as its representatives. Knowing this, they organized a five hundred club, whose goal it was to raise the number of students from two hundred to five hundred. Will they accomplish it? Can they do it? They not only can and will, but they are doing it. This has a lesson in it for us, and a le8son that should liave been learned years ago. Our dormitory is built for a greater number of students than it contains. Why not a two hundred club for D. M.

L. C.? Bury the little hammer, say "adieu" to it forever. In knocking others and other things you really are knocking yourself. Knocking always has a reflex action. Boosting also has a reflex action, but an action that uplifts. Talk of the advantages of our institution. Try to forget all the failings and short-comings. Nothing human is perfect. Schools are only human. We cannot be pioneers in this movement. Others have seen the great opportunity and grasped it,. but if we cannot be pioneers let us at least be followers in a good cause. Therefore we propose a Two Hundred Club for D. M. L.

On to the Two Hundred Mark!

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EXCHANGES The exchange system, as we versa} Peace and its Impossibility" understand 路 it, has two primary has found substantiation in the objects; one, to profit by the light of present events in .Europe. experiences of others in the matter "Universal peace is impossible, of the publishing of a school paper; says the author, because all men the other, to help others by friend- are human, all l:ear the stamp of ly criticism and suggestion. Dur- human frailty. "The German ing the coming school year it will oration," Kaiser Wilhelm II. und be our object to follow out these Deutschlands Aufschwung" may purposes as closely as possible, to be very interesting in view of criticize and suggest where criti- recent events in Europe, yet it cism and suggestion are justified, treats a subject that people as a to commend where commenda- whole were little interested in at tions are deserved, and to receiv~ the time and might have been criticism and suggestion with all exchang~d for something 路 closer due humility and an earnest home. Athletics receives too endeavor to profit by it. It is in much attention in your paper. this spirit that we cheerfully take All other departments are well up our work, trusting that our balanced. inexperience will not materially LUTHERAN NORMAL lessen the quality 路of the work on SCHOOL MIRROR. Your Com路 hand. H. S. '16. mencement Number needs a closer acquaintanceship with people and June exchanges did not arrive conditions at your school to be apin very great numbers, but we preciated. The class will is in hope for better results in the many places a trifle forced. Do matter of September issues. you think that reports of contests and commencement have a claim BLACK AND RED, Water- on the editorial column? Why town, Wis. The cut of your cover not put them into a separate design is a little depressing, to say College Notes column? Your exthe least. The oration on "Uni- change table is well taken care of.

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COLLEGE NOTES Two members of the class of 1915 namely: Paul Westerkamp, of Springfield, Minn., and Ernest Koenig, of Truman, Minn., have accepted a call as parochial school teacher for this school year. The . former is at Truman, Minn. and the latter is at Blue Earth, Minn. Both will resume their studies next year. The following members were elected on the reading-room committee for 1914- 15: P. Spaude, President; H. Sitz, Secretary; A. Ziegler, Treasurer. Prof. Mosel celebrated his birthday on Sept. 7th by wearing a big smile all day. The students presented him with a first class cigar holder and a box of the best cigars. The boys were rewarded with a treat to the choicest of fruits. We are in possession of an exceptionally fine pipe-organ but, at the rate of ten cents an hour, a poor student must deprive himself of many necessary things so that he may be able to meet the pecuniary problem ahead of him. Why can't some rich person donate to the cause? It would surely be appreciated. On Wednesday afternoon, September 9th, Prof. Reuter called a number of the bright students into the old chapel room. His object in doing so was to have them

assist him in repairing the old organ. The organ had been in a bad condition for a long time, so that we could not use it. We all hope that it will now s_erve its required purpose . The band has again buckled up and is ready for business. Although there are no more than twenty members, we will not take a back seat as long as Prof. Mosel is able to lead it. Herbert A. Sitz, a member of the "B" Class, left for Red Wing, Minn., on Saturday, September 5, to act as vicar at the parochial school there. He will continue his studies at this institution in about two.weeks. Our military company has been reorganized by Prof. Mosel. . We have a fixed time for practicing, namely, on Tuesday and -Friday of each week. .The company now numbers close fo one hundred. Judging from the material that has been given us this year, we may expect to reach a standard which will put us on the level with any other organization of the kind. E. Nitschke and G. Meyer acted as vicars in parochial schools during the summer vacation. The former at Hendricks, S. D.; the latter at Stetsonville, Wis. A.M.F.

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ATHLETICS With the beginning of a new school-year comes a new year for baseball. Since our boys are not allowed to challenge any outside teams in football, baseball has gained a predominance over all other sports. Although the baseball season has nearly come to a close we expect to play a few games. The boys have spent much of their spare time practicing, and we expect to have another fast team this year. A heavy loss was caused by the graduating class and those that did not reenter this fall, but the vacancies have been filled with new motterial. In a meeting held at the b3ginning of the school-year E. Fankow was elected captain, W. Tessmann manager. Captain Pankow will appear in the box and H. Sprengler.behind the bat. The following

are the candidates who will help them defend the Maroon and White:- 1st base Tessmann and Burk; 2nd- base Kolander and Fuhlbrigge; shortstop Fritzke; 3rd base Moskop; out field Kohlhoff, Keller, Meier, Johnson, Wentzel. Lehmann and Dierks. With this material the boys expect to wipe out the defeats of the last year's team. TENNIS

Tennis has not been neglected this fall. The courts have been cleaned off, and the white lines again take the place of the weeds. Some of the boys are showing some unusual skill at placing the ball. Several clubs have been organized and we expect to see some fast games before winter sets _in.

ALUMNI NO TES WEDDING BELLS. Meyer-Koepke.

In the evening of August 19th, Lydia Koepke, daughter of Mrs. Wm. Koepke of New Ulm, Minn., and Mr. Fred Meyer, of Green Bay, Wis., were united in marriage at the Lutheran Church at New Ulm, in the presence of numerous

friends. Rev. R. Schierenbeck, of Green Leaf, Wis., performed the service. The bridal party consisted of a maid of honor and two bridesmaids and their attendants in addition to the principals. Miss Martha Meyer was the maid of honor, and the bridesmaids were Miss Lena Fritz of New Ulm, and

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Miss Lena Mueffelmann of Gaylord. The attendants were Arthur Koepke, best man, H. C. Nitz of Dallas, Wis., and John Gawrisch of La Crosse, Wis. Mr. Nitz and Mr. Gawrisch were classmates of Mr. Meyer, who graduated from D. M. L. C. in 1913. The bride was gowned in white silk charmeuse with bridal roses for flowers. Her maid of honor wore lavender crepe de chine and the bridesmaids wore Nile green gowns of similar material. Following the ceremony a wedding supper was served at the home of the bride's mother on S. Broadway for the relatives and intimate friends of the young couple. The rooms were P,rettily decorated witl;i red lillies and pink sweet peas and made a handsome setting for the bridal party. Mr. Meyer will take his bride to Green Bay to live, as he is engaged there as a parochial school teacher.

Faubel-Schroeck. Wednesday afternoon, June 24th, at 4 o'clock, occurred the marriage of Miss Meta Schroeck and Mr. August Faubel. The bride is a daughter of Mrs. Catharine Schroeck of New Ulm, Minn. The marriage took place at the Schroeck home, Rev. C. J. Albrecht officiating. Mr. Faubel

graduated last year from D. M. L. C. and for the past year has been teaching school at Kenosha, Wis. The bride was attended by her sister, Miss Kate Schroeck, and Wm. Faubel, a brother of the groom. Hugo Schroeck of Minneapolis came home to be present at the wedding and remained until Monday when all the bridal party left for their homes. Mr. and Mrs. Faubel will visit with his parents in Norfolk, Nebr., before returning td Kenosha, Wis.

SENIOR CLASS OF 1914. The graduates of last year have accepted the following . calls: Emil Backer, Milwaukee Wis ..; M. L. Dommer, Brillion, Wis ..; Walter Hohenstein, New London, Wis.; Leo. T. Luedtke, Tawas City, Mich.; Leonora Stephan, Watertown, S. D. We all wish them success in their vocation. Mr. Chas. Hohenstein has accepted the call as parochial school teacher at Gibbon, Minn. W ~ wish him much success at his new place. Mr. Alfred Windland has resigned his position as parochial teach~r at St. Peter, Minn., on account of bad health. Mr Windhnd intends to . return to his vocation after he has regained his health.

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oc s The old bell has again called us Reiset, Ke~1osha, -Vl"!is.; Helen to our duties in the new school Zinter, Park Prairie, Minn. year on Wednesday morning, Rev. J eske of Caledonia, Minn., September the 2nd. It has not a~d Rev. Dysterh:ift of Sanalone called the old students, but born, Minn., escorted their sons also the newly enlisted. The to college on September the 2nd. number of the newly enlisted is Prof: Der Amerikaner ist considerably smaller this year, sonst ein sehr praktischer Mann, but we hope _that their number aber mit der "Meierei" weiss er will increase in the course of time. sich nisht zu helfen, damit man The following are the names of auch durchfinden kann. those who enrolled this year: Rev. G. Hinnenthal of Buffalo, Christian Albrecht, Renville, Minn., visited with Prof. Meyer Minn.; Julius Dysterheft, Sanafter they returned from the comborn, Minn.; Louis Forbes, 16, mittee meeting concerning Synod Clare, Mich.; Erna Gehm, Zummatters, which was held in St. brota, Minn.; Harry Jeske, CalePaul, Minn. donia, Minn.; George Keller, 16, Rev. Gottlieb Albrecht of RenSanborn, Minn.; Henry Lehman, orfolk, Nebr.; Fred Loeschen, ville, Minn. announces the enSt.Jam es, Minn.; Reinhold Luethe, gagement of his daughter Lydia Monticello, Minn.; Albert Meier, to Otto Burk, son of Prof. G. St. James, Minnesota; Erich Burk. Mr. Burk is a former Penk, Gibbon, Minn.; William student of our institution.

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Director Ackermann's house will be completed about the last week of September. Rev. Boettcher of Gibbon, Minn., visited our institution Sept. 7th. Emil Jahnke, a former student, who is at present working in Sleepy Eye, made a call on his friends and former classmates, Sunday, Sept. the 6th. Several months ago the French government was asked to pass a bill restricting gambling. It refused to do so. Evidently it did not like to spoil that game. In der Singstunde: Wo die Reben gluehen, dort braust der "Wein", (Rhein.) Re:;pect muss sein.

Friedrich Wilhelm I. besuchte einst die Schule eines gewissen Kriegschulzen, die im Tempelhof bei Berlin gelegen war. 路Der alte Rektor liesz sich durchaus nicht stoeren und setzte den Unterricht fort. Er behielt auch ruhig den Hut auf dem Kopfe, nachdem er ihn beim Eintritt des Koenigs;

nur leise beruehrt hatte. Als die Glocke zwoelf schlug und er die Knaben entlassen hatte, nahm er den Hut ab und sagte: Eure Majestaet verzeihen, ich durfte mich nicht der Jungen wegen aus der Contenance bringen lassen; denn wenn die wueszten, dass es ausser mir noch einen wichtige路 ren Mann im Koenigreich gaebe, wuerden sie nicht zu baendigen . " sem. Prof. Fritz Reuter journeyed to Ixonia, Wis. Saturday, September the 12th, where he was present at the dedication of a new organ built by the Wirsching Organ Co., Salem, Ohio. Martin Dommer visited friends in New Ulm the latter part in August. It seems good to go back to the old town! From here he went to Brillion, Wis., where he is teaching school. Edgar Nitschke of Albee, So. Dak. left for Sioux City, Ia. Friday, Sept. the 11th . . He was operated for appendicitis. Reports say that he is getting along nicely.

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PER JOCUM Prof.: "Zu welcher Wortklasse gehoert <las Wort Gestrueppe?" Gruber: "Zu der Wortklasse Gehoelz." W- - h, reading in class: "A troop of village urchins were scrambling among themselves for the largess of sows, sous, and sugarplums." Prot.': "What do we mean when we speak of a root in Algebra or Arithmetic?" Rex: "The lower part of a tree." Prof.: "Warum hist du nicht in <las andere Gebaeude gegangen ?" Jeske: "Ich habe keine time gehabt." Wirth zu Klondike: "Wie muss <las heissen, der oder die N achtigall ?" Klondike: "Meines Wissens nach hat die Nachtigall kein Ge路 schlecht." Stranger to student: "What class are you going to enter now?" Student: "B class." Stranger: "O, then you will be a Semiphore (Sophomore)."

Stranger, to students in the train, : "Do you boys play in a band?" Student: "Yes, what makes you think so!?" Stranger: "Well, I see the violins up there." Prof.: "Why is this book called American History?" Sherf: "Because it tells how America was invented." Prof.: "What does 'Ph. D.' mean?" Section Boss: "It means born before Christ." Fr- zke: "I make a motiori that we collect (elect) somebody to take care of the baseball diamond.'' Jack (in a meeting) :" I second that 'emotion'.'' Prof.: "Gib einen Satz an, in dem Schule als Abstraktum gebraucht wird!" Sherf: "Die Schule ist abgebrannt." Prof.: "Warum ist Schule hier ein Abstraktum?" 路 Sherf: "Weil sie abgebrannt ist."

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Hardware, Implements Studebaker Automobiles

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Sornsen, Dempsey & Mueller

After October 1, 1914, Dr. Strickler's Office will be located over the State Bank New Ulm, Minn.

Attorneys at Law

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New Ulm, Minn.

OUNG men ought to see the smart new models in suits we have ready for them; patch pockets are quite a feature, and there's a very snappy Norfolk vest that will "get you." Hart Schaffner & Marx made it; one of the best of the new fall styles. See what we'll show you in suits at $20. We have other makes as low as $12 and up to $40.

Emil Metzinger This store is the home of H art Schaffner & Marx clothes

FOR THE BEST LINE OF

FOOT-WEAR in the city go to

P. W. HACKBARTH THE SHOE MAN 225 N. Minn. St.

All Kinds of R e pairing neatly executed.

Dr. J. H. VOGEL . Office in Vogel Block Office Hours 10 to 12\ A. M. " " 1 to 4 P. M.

NEW ULM,

MINNESOTA

.EVERLING ELECTRIC CO.

N. U. Steam Laundry

Electric Supplies of all Kinds

Nagel & Leary, Props.

路 S. Minn. St.

Phone 646

Launderers & Dry Cleaners New Ulm, Minn.

J. M. Meyer

I make a Specialty of Fine Watch Repairing.

Leading Jeweler

Honest and Competent Work Guaranteed

'P ionc.e r Drug Store W. G. Alwin, Manager.

E. G. Hage, Prop.

A. Henle, Asst. Mgr.

E sell the HOUSTON FOUNTAIN PEN. The most perfect pen in the world. An indispensable- article for a student 路and bookkeeper, Non-leakable, self-filling, and one that you can't lose. Come and see us. We will be pleased to show it to you.

PIQNEER DRUG STORE

The Bee Hive Up-to-Date Dry Goods House Is offering some remarkable bargains in

FALL AND WINTER GOODS Everything to be had in a first-class dry goods store, prices always the lowest

J. A. OCHS, The Bee Hive The originator of low prices on good goods

NEW ULM GREENHOUSES CHRIST. BOOCK, Propr. 11,000 ft. of Glass

Growers of ROSES, CARNATIONS and Other Choice Cutflowers, as weH as ornamental and bedding plants We furnish first class fresh stock, and all orders eutrusted to us re,ceive our most careful attention BETTER SUITS, OVERCOATS and FURNISHINGS Special Discounts To

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"We Carry Violin Strings"

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Leading Photographer 213 ~

N. Minn. Str.

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G.A. OTTOMEYER Headquarters for LADIES' READY - TO - WEAR and FINE DRY GOODS

This Store is doing its part in.supplying all who patronize it with food of unquEstioned purity

WM. A. PFEFFERLE The Pure Food Grocer

Weilandt &Stegeman CONTRACTORS & BUILDERS Correspondence Solicited Work done in any section of this Community . Plans and Specifications Furnished Estimates Cheerfully Given Office 1100 Center Str. Both Phones 571

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will confer a ereat'favor upon the publishera by care· fully readinti the advertisine column• of thl• maeazlne and by patronlzinti the merchants who so liberally and cheerfully responded to our 10Ucitati~ns. It is lariiely due to the assi1tance of our business men that· we are enabled to publ11b "The Messenger."

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Daniel Webster Flour路 t.~AGLE

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F. H. RETZLAFF

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Hardware, Implements Studebaker Automobiles

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Dr. Strickler Office above State Bank

. Attorneys at Law New Ulm, Minn.

Office Hours j 10 to 12 a. m. I 1to4 p . m.

New Ulm, Minn.

' YOUNG men ought to see the smart new models in suits we have ready for them; patch pockets are quite a feature, and there's a very snappy Norfolk vest that "get you." Hart Schaffner & Marx made it; one of the best of th ~ new fall styles. See what we'll show you in suits at $73. We have other makes as low as $12 and up to $40.

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Emil Metzinger This sto-~e is the home o f Hirt S ch1ffn e r & Marx clothes

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in the city go to

P. W. HACKBARTH THE SHOE '.\1AN 225 N . Minn . St.

All Kinds of Repairi g neatly executed .

Dr. J. H. VOGEL Office in Vogel Block Office Hours I0 to 12 A. M. " " I to 4 P . M.

NEW ULM ,

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EVERLING ELECTRIC CO.

N. U. Steam Laundry

Electric Supplies of all Kinds

Nagel & Leary, Props .

S . Minn. St.

Phone 646

Launderers & Dry Cleaners New Ulm, Minn.

J. M. Meyer

I make a Specialty of Fine Watch Repairing.

Leading Jeweler

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DON'T HESITATE to come to our store and get our prices before buying. Our aim is to please our customers and the prices are right

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PHOTOGRAPHER Studio on Broadway next to City Clerk's Office. Special Rates to Students.

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$50,000.00

Citizens State Bank N EW ULM, MINN.

4 ~to 0 ettt Ehtfen attf Eeit:: ttttb 6~atfaff ett:: ~e~ofitett ®idjerf)eite,ftiiften in un[mm ®idjerbeitegemOlfJe 3n tm m iet~ :t. @5idJern ®ie fictj einen biefer .11.' iiften 311tn 2rufbemnf)ren S'f)rer 5ffiertpnpiere. ~ nnfbeamten :

D. WC. Dr[en, $ rii[ibent. ~lJnl'.l . mogtef, mi3e,$riif. ty . .p. sr roof, .11.' of[ierer. $. 3 . ®oufup, ,Pilf~ ,Sf nf[ierer. 5IB. ~ . (fogefbert, .s)ilfe,srn[fierer. ~ anf , 'l)iref toren :

3 of)n ,Penfe .s)enr~

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D. WC . Drfen ty. ,P. lne~foff mogtef \)( . .s)enning[.en

THE BEST DRUG STORE BUY Y O U R

Drugs, Medicines, Toilet Articles, Books, Stationery and School Supplies at the

MODEL DRUG STORE Kodaks, C a meras, and P h o to graph ic S u pplies.

Fin e Cigars and T obaccos .

Physicians Prescriptions carefully prepared from fresh and pure Drugs by Registered Pharmacists.

ALFR ED HELLMANN, Druggist P HONE 7 9

OLSEN l!ILOCK

NE W l:LM, MINN .

Chas. Emmerich

PATRONIZE

Plumbing, Steam and

"Messenger"

Hot Water

. Heating

Estim ates fu r nished o n application.

ADVERTISERS

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For the Finest Line of

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Men's Clothing And Furnishings Call on

Crone Bros. No store anywhere can show a more thoroughly representative line of Merchandise Established 1875.

Daily Capacity 60,000 Brick

New Ulm Brick & Tile Yards. F路R. AUFDERHEIDE, Prop. Common Brick Curved Well Brick Pressed Brick Fire Brick & Fire Clay

Cement Drain Tile- 4 to 36 in. Cement Silo Blocks Cement Fence Posts Cement Brick & Blocks

Wire Cut Veneer Brick a Specialty Both Phones

Estimates Cheerfully Furnished

. When You Think

MEET

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Your Friends

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Gastler's

Pfefferle's Reliable Drug .Store

Telephone 128

-·Established 1883

!fiakerl/• S ee C!!ream and C!!anl'eclionerl/ WHOLESALE and RETAIL New Ulm, Minn.

108 N . Minnesota St.

EVER fTHING that he or you will wish tv wear this season from Hat to Hose, from Suits to Overcoats. Anything in the line of dress we don't have our New York Buyer will get for you.

Hummel Bros. 14· N-. Minn. St.

New Ul m, Minn .

MO.DEL GRO .CERY Phone 72

Fancy and Staple Groceries, Delicatessen of all Kinds. Exel usive Agent for Chase & Sanborn Coffees. It pays to advertise; that is why we do it.

W. H. BIERBAUM,

Wen~eda

Proprietor.

Da-kery & Restaurant F . W. EIBNER, Prop.

Opposite Grand Hotel

RESTAURANT, BAKERY AND CONFECTIONERY Telephone 71

Come in a~d look at our sanitary baking.

New Ulm, Minn .

Just as clean as our store.

Pioneer Drug Store W. G . Alwin, Manager.

E.G. Hage, Prop.

A. Henle , Asst. Mgr.

E sell the HOUSTON FOUNTAIN PEN. The most perfect pen in the world. An indispensable article for a student and b .:wkkeeper, Non-leakable, self-filling, and one that you can't lose. Come and see us. We will be pleased to show it to yon.

PIONEER DRUG STORE

The Bee Hive Up~to-Date

Dry Goods House

Is offering some remarkable bargains in

FALL AND WINTER GOODS Everything to be had in a first-class dry goods store, prices always the lowest

J. A. OCHS, The Bee Hive . The originator of low prices on good goods

NEW ULM GREENHOUSES C.HRIST. BOOCK, Propr. 11,000 ft. of Glass

Growers of ROSES, CARN A TIO NS and Other Choice Cutflowers, as well as ornamental and bedding plants We furnish first class fresh stock, and all orders eutrusted to us receive our most careful attention BETTER SUITS, OVERCOATS and FURNISHINGS Special Discounts To

Ministers, Professors & Students 1N c;O .. P'O .. ATCD

F. P.

ZSCHU~KE ,

Treas.

Our four store purchasing power is y our gain Stores at:

New Ulm, Minn.

Brookinl'.,I\ S . D.

Howard, S. D.

Harvey, N. D.

For Rock Bottom Prices On Any Thing in The

MUSICAL LINE -

Call on -

C. G. REIM,

The Jeweler

"We Carry Violin Strings "

TAKE NO CHANCES USE

COMPASS or ANGELINA FLOUR to get the best results We have a new up to date mill and guarantee every sack

NEW ULM ROLLER MILL CO. We Emp hasize And Advertize That We路 Specialize

MEYER -

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Leading Photographer 213 ~

N. Minn. Str.

Telephone No. 268

In 5- rn and 25ct. Goods

Rawson Variety Store "Walk a Block and Save a Dime . "

G.A. OTTOMEYER Headquarters for LADIES' READY - TO - WEAR and FINE DRY GOODS .

This Store is doing its part in supplying all who patronize it with food of unquestioned purity

WM. A. PFEFFERLE The Pure Food Grocer

Weilandt & Stegeman CONTRACTORS & BUILDERS Correspondence Solicited Work done in any section of this Community . Plans and Specifications Furnished Estimates Cheerfully Given Office 1100 Center Str. Both Phones 571

CONTENTS Page Frontispiece - Our Music Hall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Poem . ... .. . . . . . . ............................. 3 Das Dr. MartinLutherCollege, New Ulm, Minn . . . .. 5 History of Messenger ...... ..... . .... .. . ........ ·.10 M eine Erfahrungen etc . . .. . ............. .. ....... : 15 Die Entwickelung des Schulwesens etc. ........ . .. . . .. 19 Student Life at D. M.L.C . ....... .. ........... . . 23 Der Goetterglaube der alten Germanen . . .... .... . ... 26 M ozarts Leben .. . . . . .. . .. ... . . .... . . ... . . , . . .. .. 31 Editorials ... ... . .... . . . .. . ......... -. . . ... . .... 34 The " Messenger" .... . .. ......... . .... ......... 35 . A Thorough Preparation .. .. . ... ..... ... . . . .. . .. 36 The Two Hundred Club .... .... ...... . . ..... . .. . 37 The Benefits of a College Paper ........ . .. . .. . .. : .. 38 What Class Spirit Will Do ..... .. . . . ... .... .. . .... 41 Exchanges ... ....... . .... . ... . ..... . ....... ... 42 College · Notes .. . . .. ...... . ... .. . .. ... ·,· . .' ..... .45 Athletics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Alumni N ates . . .. .... . ................ . .. . . .. . 49 Locals ., ... . ...... .. ..... . ............. . .. ... ... 52 Per .[ocum . ... ..... ...... ... .. .... . ... . .. . . . .. 55 · ·-~··

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VOLUME 5

NEW ULM, MINN., DECEMBER 1914

@run an bie 2!nftalt. (.8um 10. 9?ouember 1914 路nckAentlidj be~ 30iaf)rigen beg '.D. IDC. 2. ~.) ~djau, roic fidJ frof) bie @Iocten fdjroingcn! ,PordJ, roic bie ef)erne @Stimme ruft, 2Hl'3 roonte fic'l'3 '.triumpf)Heb fingen, ~o fdJalft cl'3 burdJ bic f)oIJc 2uft; ,Pcut llor nun b.nlb 400 S'af)ren G:rfdJoU'l'3, a11'3 aUe furdJtfam roarcn: ,,~in fcfte QJurg ift un[er @ott, G:r fJilft .unl'3 frei aul'3 affer 91ot!"

Unb einft uor brcifiig Iangen Sai)rcn, ma ftcctt' ein s;iauflein fidj ba1'3 Biel: ,,'.Diclucil roir freubig mm erfaf)ren, 5illie gnabig @ott unl'3 filfJrcn roiU, 5illofi'n luir ein ,Paul'3 if)m f)ier erbauen, ~uf ba1'3 bie anbern foffen fdjauen Sm 9?amen @ottcl'3 tuerfen roir Sc~t frcubig auf f)icr ba1'3 $anier. 5illir rooffen QJoten f)ier auafenben, Bu fcinel'3 9?amenl'3 2ob unb G:f)r, 5illic Q:r unl'3 tragt auf ftarfen ,Ptinben, Unb ift fo gtitig, ftarf unb f)ef)r; '.Die foffen el'3 ber 5ille!t er.iaf)len, merftinben Uielen '.taufenb @Seelen, '.Dafi @ottel'3 5illort unb 2utf)erl'3 2ef)r mergef)ct nun unb nimmermef)r."

NUMBER 2

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THE D. M. L. C. MESSENGER

'.Dae siJiiumlein, bae fie einft gcpflmwt, .\)eut grilnt'l:l nod) immer luftig fort, Unb {)inter @ottee 5illort tJer[cfJa113et, 5illefJt bae l.j3artier nod) immer bort . .\)at'e siJiium{ein aucfJ in fd)meren 3af)ren IDCancfJ' f)arten 5illetterfcf1lag erfaf)ren, '.tlocf) ftef)t fein ®tamm 11od) fnorrig feft Ui;b meit tJeqmeigt [inb feine 2feft. Unb 1ueiI'l'5 fo Hebeuorr gepffeget, aucfJ bulb ®cfJilffc 0art unb griln; 5illeif e\'5 fo em fig fief) gmget, IDCufit'e nHer 2fugen auf fief) 0ielJ' n. ®ein reicfJer 0cfJa~ an ®ilfiigfeitcn, W1ufit' jebcm ~f)riften \luft bmiten, '.Dafi er baa siJiiumd)en treu bef cfJil~t, Unb feinen _®cfJatten aucfJ auanil~t. ~ricb ' e

siJalb mar' a ein ).n:iid)t'ger maum geluorben, ®an0 plii~licfJ, ef)' man' a faum gebad)t, Unb mancfJer ~reunb tJon 0ilb unb 91orben si3em1mbert feine fcfJtine l.j3rad)t; Sa, aud) bie 0cfJat: ber, bie ea fannten, Unb freubig ea if)r eigen nannten, 5illud)a untierfebena mit ber Beit .IBei feinea ®egen£l .\)mlicfJfeit. Unb mancf)er, ber in friif)'ren S!:agen liebetioa gepf{egt, fcfJiiift fd)_on; IDCan f)at if)n molJ{ 0ur WulJ getragen, '.Docf) luartet feiner je~t ber \lof)n: '.tlie ®eligfeit, baa elu'ge \leben, '.tlie benen einft ber .\)err mm geben, '.tlie biefen maum f0 eigner 2Irt, 'Sor mutluia'ger @efaf)r bemaf)rt. ~a

mun mad)fe, blilf)e fort im ®egen, siJreit beine 2frme miidJtig aua, ~afi beine 2Iefte frif d) fid) reg en, '.tlu ~ubelbraut, bu @otteaf)aua ! '.Dann roirb man nod) in fpiit'ren 3af)ren '.tlen ®egen taufenbfad) erfaf)ren 'Son bem, roa{l einft tJor 30 3af)r '.Der mater erfte 2rrbeit roar.

THE D. M. L. C. MESSENGER

':tr. IDfortin £!utr1cr <S:offcgc, Weill U!m, ID1inn., Dft. 1914.

S n un[mm 2anbe tJerbanft mand)e {Jii{Jm 2e{Jranftalt i{Jrc bem Um[tanbe, baf3 man barin junge 2eute fiir ben '.Dienft in ber Si'ird)e tlorberciten rooUte. @50 murbe im Sa{Jre 1636 ,Partlarb (fo1Iege gegriinbet, um bie ange{Jenben '.llrebigcr \neu· ~nglanba fiir i{Jr ~mt tloraubilben unb bem tungen Q)oife ber Sl'oloniften @ekgen{Jeit 3u bieten, [id) foldJe S'rcnntniffe au3ueignen, bie fiir il)ren fptitmn 2elienaberuf tion ~.Huf2en ltltiren. ~e{JniidJe ®riinbe lagen audJ tior, ala bie etJ. Iut{J. ®~nobe 1lon WHnne[ota [id) entfdJlof3, Hire eigene 2e{Jranftalt 3u griinben . .s;>ier [onten l.j3aftoren unb 2el)rer il)re Q)orbilbung erl)alten unb $ingiingen, bie bie ~lb[idJt gegten [id) meitequbilben, o(Jne [pater in ben '.Dienft ber Sl'ird)e 3u treten, fofftc biea an bie[ct ~nftalt er• miiglidjt ltlerben. ®o murbe benn nadj ltingmr 5Smtung bet 5ScfdJluf3 gefaf3t, cine cigene 2e'fJr• an[talt 0u etrid)ten. mon ben IJetfd)iebenen ~ngeboten, bie cinge• Iaufen lnaten, lDtttbe baa bcr ®tabt \nclu Ulm an· genommen, meil bie 5Siir· get ogne Unter[d)ieb bea @5tanbea unb 5Sefennt• nif[ea fid) tJetpfiid)tet {Jat• ten, bie ®umme bon etltla $4000.00 unb $aftor a:. ~· ~lbred)t. ein @runbftiicf bon 4 ~ere{! bet ®t7nobe fi.ir bcn 5Sau 3ur merfilgung 3u fteften. '.DutdJ brei Sl'oHcftanten ltlurben in ben @emeinben bet ®~nobe @elbet ge[ammelt, fo baf3 bet 5Sau fofort in ~ngriff genommen )t)etben fonnte. ~ll'.l 5Saufomitee bienten bie 1.l3aftoren C£. S. ~lbted)t, jJ. 5.)o~er, 2. IT;. IT;re~ unb bie .))men IT;. @. m:\altet, fil\m. ~inbefe, jJt. 5Soocf unb m:\m. ITTuemfe. '.Die @runbfteinlegung etfolgte am 25. S'uni 1884, ala am Sabrel'.ltage bet UeberreidJ· ung bet ~ugl'.lburgi[d)en S'ronfeffion. .Pm \.l3tofeff ot ~uguft ~- ®taebner, 3u bet Seit \.l3tofeff ot ber '.t{Jeologie in illCilmaufee, {Jielt bie jJcftprcbigt. '.Die ~tbeit bca Wufbaua ging riiftig bon ~ntftc{Jung

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Recitation Hall

ftatten. '.tlel'lf)alb fonnte bie ~nffalt am 9. \)(0 1.J . 1884 ciic: ge\ueif)t unb am 10. IJ(ol.l. eri:iffnet tuetben. '.Der 10. \)(cl.l ift fJefanntHcfJ bet &efJurtl'ltag \lutf)ers; feinen \)(amen triigt bi ~ ~nftalt.

'.tler urfprilnglicfJen ~{fJfidjt entfprecfJenb, '[3rebiger fiit bcf '.tlienft in bet lutf) . .~ ird;e uul33utifbcn, murbt iofort ein tiraftifr,fJ, tf)eofogifdjel'l @seminar eingcrid;tet, in bal'l tJo rnef) m:icfJ foJifJe 3iinglinge eintruten, bie fJmirn in '.tcutfdJfonb einc gute mor~ fJi!bung genof[en f;atten. '.tct crftc sranbibat, bet au\3 -5iefem @seminar f)etl.JOtging, mat bet jc~t nhd).JUt ~l)nObe gef) i:itenbe '[3aftor 3acofJ 5.!3aur. ~ in CifabemifcfJet - Sfutiul'l murbe ben jungen \leuten gefJoten, bie fief) nidjt bem '.t:Jienfte in bet sritcf)C tuibmen monten. '.tliefe <;!inricfJtung luar im Q:inflange mit bem merfpred)en, bae man ben 5.!3iitgcrn bet ~tabt \)(em Uf m fdJtift~ lidj gegefJen f)atte. @feicf13eitig luurbe mit bem ~ uffJau einel'l @~mnafium fJegonnen, in bem fief onbetl'l ba\3 速tubium ber alten ~pracfJen gepffegt luurbe. '.tlie @ ~mnafiaften tuutben flit ba~ tf)eoretifdJe '[3tebigetfeminar l.Jotfleteitet. S m @septem~ bet 1889 mutbe bie Ie~te .fi'Iaf[e, bie '[3rima, in biefen srurful'l eingefiigt unb im Suni 1890 fonnte ben fJeiben '[3rimanern, \)'riebtidJ .fi'oef)ler unb ~. 2!cfermann, bal'l '.Diplom all'l Beugnis ber 9Mfe iioerreidJt merben.

THE D. M. L. C. MESSENGER

'.Dall t'fJeorctif djc @Seminar lieftanb cin S a'fJr lang; audj roarcn nehcnlici etlid)e junge ffiCiinner fiir ben '.Dienft in her @emeinbe· ld;uic borliereitet lUorben. S n arren biefen ~inriaJtungen 1uurbe cine cinfa)netbcnbe ~f entmmg borgmommcn, all! im .Saf)re 1893 hie ?lCUg. eb. 1utf). ®l:)nobe bon lffiill., ffiCinn., ffi(idj. u. a. @it. gegrilnbet tt.nn:be. :Die ffiC innefotafl:)nobe fterrte if)r ~{gel1tum ber ?lCUg. €5t1nobe 3ur ~c rfiigung, unb ell lUurbe mm ein 2ef)rer[eminar m.tt '13ront1111nafiu111 cingHta)tet. '.Der Sl'urful3 im 2ef)m[eminar umfaflt 5, her im 1,J3ro• 1Jl:)mna[ium 4 3'af)re. \Jilt lieibe ?llliteilungen lie• ftel)t cine morlimitungl3• fla[[e, Sl'Taffe \5. ®oldje . ~a1iller, bie f)ier bic ~er· tia ali[olbiert IJalien, gel)cn geroof)nlid) 11aa1 lffiater• toron, lilli13., um bort in ber ~efunba iueitequ• arlieitcn. ~inc gan.;e ?lln3af)l bon ®timna[iaftcn [)alien f0 l)ier i'~ire mor• liilbung erf)altcn' unb ftu .. biercn nun in lffiatertolun. ober in lffiaumato[a; an• bere finb [a)on all! l.j3a[to• ren im '.Dicnfte btr Sl'ird)e. lffiegen ITTaummnngelll ~rof. ~· 6d1affer fa'fJ fiaJ bie ~l:)nobe !JC< notigt, 3u einem 91euliau ·.;u fa1reitcn. ~er Q3efa1Iufl murbe im .Sal)rt 1909 gefaflt, .al13 bie ~l:)nobe if).re of)rclluerfammlung in ))(elu Uin:t alif)iell ?llf£l Q3aufomitee lUurbcn emannt: l.j3rofeff or ?le. ?llcfermann unli> 'bie .Perren lffi. l.j3oppcnlierger, 2ouil3 3'. Q3ucnger, ~. @ierfe unb 3'. Sl'roeget. '.Die[el3 Sl'omitee lUurbe ergiin3t bura) bcn Q3oarb !Of ~ru[teell ber ffi(inne[ota[l:)nobe. '.Dal3 uier[toCfige lffiol)nge• liiiube unb bie ?llula finb hie lieibcn Q3auten, bie aufgefillJrt ·ruurben. S m >mof)ngeliiiube, ball eleftrl[d) lieleua1tet unb mit .'.tlampf gef)ei3t lUirb, i[t ffiaum filr etroa 125 ®d)iller. Sn ber ?llula ftef)t bie neue lillirfd}ingorgel, [oiuie bie $ianol3, unb ifiir 311Jei Ueliungaorgeln ftef)cn im 2ef)rgeliiiube. '.Dall ?llrear bell ?llnftaltaeigentumll ift auf 24 ?llm13 erf)of)t ·lUorben. Q3e[onbm ~rluiif)nung oerbicnt bie le~te ~C(Jenfung teinel3 4 ?llcfer[tiicfea feitcna bell .Panbel13ominl3 (~ommm1al ~luli) uon 91ero Ulm. @lieber biefel3 Q3ereinl3 ltlaren .aucl)

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fegr ttitig, bafl bie 2f nftalt mit ber ftiibtifcfJen Q'.Bafferleitung uedmnben rourbe unb ein .l'rann1ifation6ftJftem ergielt, foroic einen 5&irgerfteig, ber bie an bae 2fnftalt6eigentum fiiIJrt. 2!10 erfter '.Direftor roar \llaftor Dtto ,Po~er berufen, ber ba0 '.Direftorat bie 3um Sabre 1893 inne gatte. Sbm folgte llJrofeff or S. 15cf)afier in biefem 2fmte, ber ea bia aum Sabre 1908 befleibete, um bann bem ebrenuorren \nufe al6 '.Direftor be0 tbeologifcfJen 15eminar0 ht )ffiauroatofa ~olge 3u leiften. 15ein 91acf)foger 1uurbe \llrofeff or 2!. 2fcfermann. '.Drei 2ebrer, bie an ber 2fnftalt gearbeitet baben, finb bmit0 entfcf)lafen, niimlicf) bie 1.J3rofeff oren :Otto ,Po~er, ÂŁ tto @erften< maier unb <Sbr. \neicfJenbecf)er. ,8roei fcfJieben aul'.l bem 2ef)r<

~rof.

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Otto ~011er '.Direfto r be.'.l '.Dr. W1ar tin 2utber <Sollege.

berbanbe au6. \llrofeff or S . ,Poenefl nabm einen SBeruf ino \llfarramt an unb \llrofeff or S . @. 9Jlobr legte fein ~hnt nieber. '.Da6 bocf)fte '.Dienftalter lJuben bie \llrofeff oren @. SBurt unb 2!. iY. \neim, beren 25<iiibrige6 2fmt0iubiliium im S uni 1909 ge< biibrenb gefeiert rourbe. 5Bi0 aum S abre 1893 luirfte aucfJ ,Pm \llaftor CS. S. 2flbrecf)t al0 2ebrer an ber praft. tbeol. 2rbteilung. '.Die ie~igen @Heber bee 2ebrerfoHegium6 finb in biefer \neibenfolge bentfen roorben: @. SBurf, 2!. i)=. \neim, 2!. 2rcrermann, D. W1ontgomer~, S . ~ . 15perling, S. W1e~er,

THE D. M. L. C. MESSENGER ~r.

\neuter, ~. ITT . .\8Hefernidjt, ,Pugo ?mofel, ,Pilfait1fpeftor. Sum ®d)luffc fofi auf ein merbienft biefer ~nftalt l)ingemiefen merben, ba9 nidJt immer in ber i:ed)ten 5IBeife geluiirbigt morben ift. '.Diefea merbienft beftel)t in ber ll3flege ber beutfdjen ®prndje. 5IBaa bie fitdJlidJen mnrtalten unb ®d)u1en nadJ biefer ITTidJtung 'f)in geltlirft 'f)aben, ift uon ben meiften nidJt anerfannt luorben, bie fidj riil)men, fie feien bie ,Piiter bea ,Portea ber beut[djen <Spradje in ' biefem 2anbe. ~i:ne objeftiue @e[djidjtafor[dJung fann fidJ aber gegen bie 5IBa'f)rl)eit nidJt ber[dJiiefien. @50 finben luir benn, bafi menigftena ein ?mann gered)t genug getuefen ift, biefe '.Wtigfeit ber Sl'itdJenleutc an3uerfennen. '.Diea ift '.Dr. Suliu~ @oebeI, 1l3rofeff or ber beutfdjen 1l3l)ilologie unb 2iteratur; ber fidJ fe'f)r ftarf uor bem mormurfe gel)iitet 'f)at, ala fei i'f)m bie Sl'ird)e etmqa @5t)mpat'f)i[djea. ~r fagt: 5IBie biirftig in il)ren ~nfiingen bie (firdJiidJen) ~nftaiten aud) geluefen fein miigen, fo 1uirften an il)nen bod) mei[t '.t'f)eoiogen bon griinblid)er beutfdjer .\Bilbung, unb bet beutfdjen Sl'ird)e bleibe baa merbienft, bie erften 'f)iil)mn .\Bilbungaanftaiten unter il)ren 2anbaleuten ge" fdjaffen 6U l)aben . . '. .. . '.Die mitlutl)eraner finb eine ber fefteften ®tii~en bea amerifanifd)en '.Deutfd)tuma gemorben. @5. 53. i}erner: ~lfiem freifhmigen @e[d)rei 3um '.tro~ fprid)t fd)on aua biefen .8iffern bie '.tatfad)e, bafi bie srird)e, befonbera bie lJroteftantifd)e, audJ l)eute ·nod) bie eigentiidJ~ ~rl)aiterin unb ll3flegerin ber beut[d)en @5prad)e in mmerifa ift. @5. 68. ('.Da0 '.Deutfd)tum in ben mer. ®taaten bon 91orb·mmerifa. ?miind)en 1904.) '.Daa ift aber nid)t baa eigentlid)e Biel unferer ~nftalt, fonbern ea gilt nadJ luie uor ber 5ffia'f)rfprud): !:£ IJ ri ft o e t Q: c cl e fi a e !

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(By the Editors in Chief.) THE YEAR 1914' marks the fifth anniversary of the D. M. L. C. Messenger. Five yearii have elapsed since the founding of the Messenger. The D. M. L. C. Messenger made its first appearance in the year 1910. For a number of years before that time, the idea grew among our students to publish a college paper. We saw how beneficial a paper of this kind was to other schools and colleges, how the alumni and alumnae wer.e brought into closer contact with their Alma Mater, how the students did their very .best, used all their energy and ability to publish a paper which was interesting to their readers, and, by receiving suggestions and criticisms from otherii, were helped to improve their style and diction in writing. But before this idea of 路 publishing a college paper could be carried out, there were many hindrances to overcome. In the fall of 1910 this idea had become especially prominent. A number of enthusiasts of the upper classes believed that these obstacles could be overcome with little difficulty, if properly attacked. A committee, appointed by the upper classes, laid before the student body a plan on which they thought a paper could" be published. "After many discussions, pro and con, the plan was finally approved of and the committee urged to act immediately. On receiving the sanction from the faculty, the staff was elected and work begun at once," so reads the report of that meeting. We were successful in our enterprise. Many lent us a helping hand, especially the business men of New Ulm, who willingly agreed to advertise in our paper. It was through them that the publication of the Messenger was made possible. And, as we see from the number of "ads" in the Messenger, they are still loyally supporting it. The Messenger made it its aim to furnish such material as would be beneficial as well as interesting to its readers. In this it succeeded to a great extent, if we are to judge from the comments received by other school papers. It has yearly improved, and

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no doubt but that it will continue to do so. Although still very young, it may well be placed on the same scale with any other paper of its kind. May the Messenger, which has been so carefully and conscientiously guided these past few years over perilous points and attained the mark which the first staff had aimed at, continue to fulfill its aim. THE THIRD YEAR. My dear Mr. Wirth: I congratulate you and your associates on the occasion of the celebration of the fifth anniversary of the Messenger. With pleasure can the Editorial staff and all others interested now look back and realize that the D. M. L. C. Messenger has for five years been successfully piloted over its most critical period of existence.' When the work of the Messenger passed into the hands of the Editorial staff of 1912- 13, the sentiment expressed by some of the students was that the Messenger would not be published within another year, because the financial conditions were too low. True it is, at times the money question did give us cause to worry. There were many improvements, besides those that we did make, which we would have gladly carried out, 路 but the .low financial standing did not permit us to do so. How much better could one expect conditions to be, the paper being only in its third year of existence? Nevertheless, with the , money left us by the staff of 1911- 12 we were able to pay for the first two publications. Then thanks to the business men of New Ulm and to all subscribers with whose aid the Messenger was put on a sound financial basis at the end of the year. Hoping that the Messenger may see many more years to come and that it soon will be found in the home of every alumnus and friend, I remain, Yours for success, La Crosse, Wis., Nov. 23, 1914. Ed. of Vol.III. THE FOURTH YEAR. The fall of the year 1913 marked the fourth year of the existence of the "D. M. L. C. Messenger." The beginning was a trifle discouraging, for our predecessors had left a considerable debt which we were to pay, did circumstances allow. But, as we all I

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lmow, things like that will occur in some instances. We also know that we must never shirk when we meet hardships, but meet them face to face and overcome them. So we began our work with a cheerful heart and with the motto: "We will do our best." The first issue was rather small, because we had had but a week or two in which to have our first edition out. The reason that we did not have a longer time to get our paper out, was that we had to comply with the postal regulations. During the year good progress was made in general. But that which was still mor~ pleasing, was that by the end of the school-year we had paid the debt left upon our shoulders. For this we must thank the New ffim business men who loyally supported us and thus enabled us to pay the debt, so that we could hand our successors a clean slate to begin on. Now that the editing of the "Messenger" is in the able hands of a new staff for this school-year, we expect nothing more from them either than that which is expected of us all, "Duty." Vol. IV THE FIFTH YEAR. 'The fall of 1914 saw .the opening of the fifth year 1n the life of the Messenger. 路 A very short period of time taken as a whole,, is it not? Looking back over the years we believe that we can be proud of the .advance made by the Messenger since the fall of 1910, its birth year. At the beginning of 路the year prospects looked bright, for nine more enthusiastic workers could hardly be found of whom each one had this thought in mind: "How can I help to improve the Messenger?" Early in the fall the plans for this number were laid .and the Business Manager was asked for a statement -0f finances. By diligent effort he succeeded in collecting a number of subscriptions in arrearage, a number that is pitifully 路 small, however, in comparison to the number that are still behind in payments. Financial -circumstances seeming favorable, we assayed the undertaking. It has meant much patient effort, many offers in time. It has meant many a free hour spent over

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the Messenger. For, although there were some few that were willing to help and did help, yet the bulk of the work had to be borne by the Staff. Yet we gladly bring these offerings, if only through them we can arouse more interest among all readers in our school, more school-spirit in our fellow-students, more loyalty ahd love for their Alma Mater. With this fond hope we launch the Jubilee Messenger. Vol. V.

Residence of Prof. Sperling

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ID1eine G:rfal1rungen bei bem 6ammdn tion @elbern fiir unfer ~foff enffatiicr.

'.Da ben @5dJiHern bet .. ~" unb ,,58" SNafie in un[em ~n· ftalt fein Sl'faoiet 3um Ueben 3ur Q3erfilgtmg fte'f)t, bc[dJfon hie bi~siiifJtige ,,58" S!'fof[e, [idJ [eibft einl3 3u faufen. '.Die IDHttel ba3u forrten mii'f)renb ber ~erien unter 58efannten ge• fammelt merben. ~Ia IDHtgHeb bie[er Si'fo[[e munte audJ idJ meinen 58eitrag bei[teuern, unb ba ea mir fdjmer fieI, bie nidJt geringe 0umme [eibft ;;u ;;af)Ien, be[djfof3 idj, miif)renb ber ~erien bei 58efonnten in meiner ,Peimat an;;uffopfen. Um baa 0ammein bea @elbea fo fdjnerr ala mogfidj ab;;utun, mad1te id) midj gleidJ eine\3 S ulimorgena, fur;; nadJ .\Beginn ber ~erien, an bie ~rbeit. '.Die 58efannten, unter benen idj [ammein morrte, 1uof)nten arre auf bem ~anbe. S'f.Jte m3ofJ• nungen maren natilrfidj eine gan;;e @5trede oon einanber ent• fernt, unb ea erforberte oiele 0dJtitte, nut au einigen 58efonnten ;;u ·gefongoo. ~her ba id) fein ll}ferb befommen fonnte, munte idJ ben m3eg au ~ un antreten. 3dJ tidjtete meine 0djritte 3uniidJ[t auf baa ,Paua un[etea madjbant ;;u. '.Diefer mar ein mof)lf)abenber 9JCann unb mir fef)r freunblidj ge[irp1t, bea• f)alb butfte idj if)n mo'f)l um eine @abe bitten. '.nod) all'.l id) bort f)infom, traf idj nur · [einen S!'nedJt ;;u ,Pau[e. ~r [efb[t mar famt feiner ~amifie [djon frii'f) morgena ;;u ber be• nadJbarten @5tabt gefa'f)ren, um bort einer ,Podj;;eit bei;;wuo{Jnen. 3dJ munte nun unoerridjteter@5adje meiter gef)en. '.Dua niidJ[te ,Paua, auf bas idj ;;u[djritt, gef)orte einem friif)mn manlier. '.Die[er mar ein [teinreidjer 9JCann. ~r mar aber audj megen [einea @ei;;ea ilberall befannt. 3dj traf i'f)n gerabe bei bem ~nftrddjen [einea ,Paufea. S'dj griif3te ifJn unb legte i'f)m aiabann meine 58itte oor. ~ll'.l er erfuf)r, ;;u meldjem B\Uede. idj gefommen mar, fa'f) er mid) fin[ter an unb [agte: ,,~ie 2eute mil(f en mirfHdr benfen, idj f)ape mein @elb fiir ''a11bere aufgefpart. '.Da foll idJ fiir ~ftenf)eime, fiit ~lnftaften , fiir ~pifepti[dJe, fiit S!'inbetf)eime, flir ~e'f)ranftarten unb 1uer meifi mofilt nidjt· aHea etmaa geben. 3di meine, man fOnnte audj einmal bei anberen anffopfen unb midj in 9luf)e fo[fen." 3dj fagte if)m, bafi idj mir oorgenommen f)iitte, alle @Heber unfmr @emeinbe um eine @abe ;;u bitten. ,,'.DodJ idJ f)abe biefea S af)r ;;u oiek ~ullgaben ge'f)abt," fu'f)r er fort. ,,SdJ lJabe mit ein ~utomobil · gefouft, meine 0djeunc nett beden unb an[treidjen lafien unb nodj oielell an meinem ,Paufe um• anbern . luff en. 3dj fonn biefea 9JCal nidJta geben." 3dJ falJ, bafi idJ if)n bod) nidJt butrf) mef)r ®orte umftimmm fonntc

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unb ging beaf)alb ltleiter. ~n~ id) fangfam bie <0trafie entlang fd)ritt, faf) idj plii~Iidj aua ent(legengefe~ter ITTidjtung ein Wuto< mobil fommen. \)(ad) genauer 5Betradjtung bea 2enfera bea< felben erfannte idj in if)m einen ber 3immerleute, bie bor einigen 3af)ten unfm @emeinbefdJu{e gebaut f)atten. 3dJ f)atte aud) bei bem 'Bau biefea @ebiiubea gef)olfen unb ltlar beaf)alb gut mit if)m befannt. Wla er niif)er f)erangefommen ltlat unb midj faf), bradjte er baa Wutomobi{ 3um 速tef)en, um mit mit 3u teben. ~t f)atte mid) felt 31nei 3af)ten nidjt gefef)en unb 1nufite ie~t bid 3u fragen, batiibet id) if)m ~luffdjlufi geben foHte. Unter anbmm ftagte er mid) audj nadj bem Mufifuntmidjt in unfmt ~nftalt. 3dJ betidjtete if)m babon, fo gut idJ fonnte, unb fam audj auf unfer Sffaffenflabiet 3u fptedjen. ~{a er ltlufite, ltlie ea mit bem le~tmn ftnnb unb, ltlaa id) an biefem '.tage beabfidjtigte 3u tun, griff er in bie '.tnfdJe, f)olte 311Jei '.Dollar~ f)etbot, ilbmeidJte fie mir unb fagte: ,,3dj f)abe mid) fd)on immer filr 2ef)ranftnlten intmffie~t unb mid) nodj nie geltleigert, fie 3u untetftil~en. 3dj ltlerbe mid) nudj biefea Mal nidJt 3u< rilCf3 iel)en. '.t>odj f)abe idj nugenbHCflidJ nidjt mef)t @e{b bei mit. 3'd) fann aber; falla ea niHig ift, nod) mef)t nad1fenben." '.t>anfenb naf)m id) bie @abe entgegen. 3'dJ ltloHte audj nod) mef)t mit if)m reben; bod) er fagte, er f)abe ct\ eilig, unb betliefi mid). 5Bei bem niidjften ,Paufe, an bem id) borbeifom, burfte id) nid)t einfef)ten; benn bie 5Beltlof)ner beafelben ltlaren Sfntf)olifen unb beaf)nlb una 2utf)eranem nidjt freunblidj gefinnt. 3dJ mufite je~t nod) eine 速trcCfe bon einer f)alben Meile ltlanbem, um 3u einem unferer @emeinbegelieber 3u gelangen. 3 n fuqer 3eit roar bet }ffieg 3utiiCfgelegt, unb id) ftanb bot bem .paufe einea 9.nautera. '.t>iefer galt ala ber .iirmfte unfmt @emeinbe. ~r f)atte faft a(( fein @elb einem <0d)ulbf)etm aua3nf){en milf[en, ltleil er flit beffen 速diulbner, ber ie~t banferott ~emadjt f)atte, bie 5Biltgfdjaft ilbemommen f)atte. \nun f)atte er fid/ .ein fleinea .Paua gemietet unb fief) bem Maurerf)anbltl.erf 3uge11Ja11bt. '.t>n idj if)n nidjt aufierf)alb ber >mof)nung fef)en fonnte, f{opfte idj an bie .Pauatilt. '.t>odj niemanb iiffnete biefelbe. 3dJ befiltdjtete fdjon, bafi er nidJt 3u .paufe fei. ~1ber a{~ id) in ben neben bem .Paufe ftef)enben .s;lol3ftafl fd)aute, fnf) idi if)n in bemfelben eiftig .Pol3 auff dJid)ten. ~r f)atte nid)rn bon meinem Sf ommen gcf)iirt unb etfdjraf, ala idJ plii~lidJ bot if)m ftanb. 3'dJ untetf)ielt midj 3uerft mit if)m Uber biea unb jenea, al0< bann fagte idj if)m bon bem 3 1tleCf meine\3 Sfommena. ~inigc ~ugenbHCfe ftanb er finnenb ba, batauf fagte er: ,,3'd) bin getne bmit, ctlt>a~ 3u geben, nur miifien 速ie einige >mod)en ltlarten. S<dJ f)abe geftem mein @elb in bie 5Banf gelegt, ltlo

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idJ mir ettnm'3 geborgt f)atte, unb f)abe nur fo uiel 3urildbe' f)alten, al0 idj filr mid) felbft braudje. 3'di fann abet nadj un' gefiif)r 3tnei 5ffiodjen, tnenn idj tnieber einen '.t:eiI meine0 2of)nel'3 empfangen luerbe, audj ettna0 beifteuern." 3'dJ roar gern mit bem filnerbieten einuerftanben. ~r niitigte mid) audJ nod), in fein ,Pam\3 3u fommen unb eine fur3e .Beit bei if)m 3u uertneilen. '.!)odj idJ {ef)nte biel'3 banfenb ab; benn e0 tnar fdjon bmit0 elf Uf)r, unb id) ftif)He, bafi id) nidjt tneit fommen roilrbe, tnenn id) eine 3eitfong bei einem jeben er3iif)fen tuollte. 3'e~t fam idJ tuieber 3u einem \Jarmer. '.!:liefer roar ein tuof)f, f)abenber WCann unb eignete biel 2anb. ~r arbeitete je~t gerabe auf bem \Jelbe bidjt neben bet @5trafie. 3'dJ fonnte if.Jn a{fo fdJon f)ier fpredJen unb ben )ffieg 3u feiner 5ffiof)nung fparen. fill1'3 er merfte, bafi idJ auf if.Jn 3ufdjritt, liefi er bon bet filrbeit ab unb fdjaute midJ berluunbert an; benn mein 5BefudJ fam if)m redjt feltfam uor. filnfang0 ftellte er fidj fef)r freunblidj; abet ala id) if)m gefagt f)atte, tuarum idj gefommen roar, ftanb er tuie uom 5Bli!J .getroffen einige filugenblide lautlo1'3 ba. '.tlann fagte er iirgerlidj: ,,Sf.Jr room fdjon tuieber ein S'rlal.Jier faufen? 5ffiie 1.Jiefe f)abt ilJt benn fdjon, unb tuie lange mtifit if.Jr an biefer Jrunft ftubimn?" 3'd) fagte if)m, bafi bet gan3en @5djtilerfdjaft nut bier S'rla1.1i~re 3um Ueben 3ur 5.Betfilgung fttinben, unb Jrfol.Jieruntmid)t tuilrbe unl'3 brei 3'af)re erteilt. fill1'3 er biel'3 f)iirte, tnollte er faft bot 5Betuunberung auf ben muden fallen. ,,mier Sl'lal.Jiere f)abt if.Jr 3um Ueben," fagte er, unb brei 3'af)re ift eudj fdJon Untmidjt erteilt tuorben, unb bann milfit if.Jr nod) mef)r tiben~ 3'd) meine, el'3 nimmt cud) bod) 3iemlidj langc, biefe ffeine Sl'unft 3u erlernen. WCeine 2uife f)at nut ein 3'af)r auf einem Sl'lal.Jier geiibt unb fann ie!Jt fd)on faft aHel'3 fpielm." 3'dJ l.JerfudJte mein 5Beftel'3, if.Jn um3uftimmen, bod) er liefi nidjt mit fidJ reben. ~r f)ielt an feiner WCeinung feft. S'dJ entfdJlofi midJ be1'31Jalb, meinm ,Peimtneg 'an3utreten; benn ell roar fdjon 3tuiilf Uf)r, unb idj roar je~t etroa brei WCeilen I.Jon meinem @ternf)aufe entfernt. '.!)a3u brontc ein f)eraufaief)enbe1'3 ÂŽe"' tuitter, mid) 3u tibmilen. 3'dJ cifte be1'31Jafb fo fd)nell idJ fonnte. '.tlodj ba1'3 @emitter fdJien, mit mir eine 5ffiette 3u faufen. ~1'3 fam immer niif)er 1mb niif)er, unb ala id) ungefiif)t nod) eine WCeile 3utild3ulegen f)atte, fam bet ffiegen in 1.Jollen @5triimen f)ernieber. 3'dJ f)atte feinen @5dJirm, nod) irgenb ein anbme @5dJu!Jmittel gegen ben ffiegen bei mir. (fonilbet unb uom megen gan3unb gar burd)niifit, fam idJ enblidj 3u ,Paufe an. 91un gab id) ba1'3 @5ammeln be0 @elbee auf. '.Die ~rfaf)rung lef)rte mid), bafi idj aei leidjtem 2lrbeit in berfelben .Seit faft gerabe fo biel felbft berbienen fiinne, a{\'3 tuenn id) @aben unter â&#x20AC;˘ .5Befannten fammeln roilrbe. ~. 21. '16.

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be9 6d)u1roefen9 uom ID1ittela1tet bi9 "in bie 91CU!Jetl.

Se mel)r bal3 ~l)riftentl)um anerfannt ltmrbe, befto mel)r fal)en bic dJriftlidjen ~ltern barauf, bafi il)re .fi'inber nidJt lleifammen mit ben l)eibnifdjen .fi'inbem unterridjtet roerben folften. '.Diefe '.tatfadje gab bie erfte meranfaff.ung 3ur @riinb· ung djriftlidjer 6djuien. '.Die erften djriftiidJen 6djuicn roaren bic .fi'atedjetenfdjuien. Sn biefen ®djulen rourbe nur ffielig• ionl3unterridjt erteift. 1;cn UnterridJt im 6djrei&en unb ~efen gcnoffen bie .fi'inber 3untid)ft nod) in ben l)eibnifd)en ®djulcn. ~&er fdJon im 3roeiten Sal)rl)unbert follen 1.Jollfttinbige ®djuien eingeridjtet roorben fein. '.Die ~ntftel)ung bel3 miond)tume unb bie ~inridjtungen I.Jon ,filfoftem im ID1orgrnfanbc rourben audj &alb im ~&enbfanbe be• fannt, unb im fiinften SafJrl)unbert l.Jer&reitete fidj bie ®itte bcl3 ~inficblerle&en13. ~13 l.Jerffoff en aller nodj brei &ie l.Jier S al)r; fJunbcrtc, el)e man 3ur @riinbung einel3 .fi'fofterl3 fam, &i13 enblidJ ein Wlann mit 91amen .\Benebicft I.Jon \nur[ia, roeidJer im Sa(1rc 480 in \nurfia, norblidJ I.Jon mom, ge&oren rourbe, bal3 erftc .fi'fofter, Wlontc ~afino genannt, um bal3 Sal)r 529 in ~ampanien griinbetc. \)(adj ber @riinbunQ bee erften Sl'fofterl3 rourben in cinem fur3en ,8eitraum mel)rere gegriinbet. Sebel3 .fi'fofter l)atte audJ feine SNofterfdjuie, beren ntid)ftliegenbcr ,81necf roar, Drbenegiieber aul33u&ifben. 1;er 58erfall ber l)eibnifdjen ®dJuien rourbe balb burdJ bie .fi'fofterfdjulen l.Jeranlafit. Unb bie Um• fttinbe forberten, bafi audj foldje, bie nid)t Wlond)e roerben rooHten, in ben .fi'fofterfd)11Ien unterridJtet roerben mu fiten. ~iir foldje .fi'inber roar ein befonbml3 ~el)qimmer am 58orl)ofe &eftimmt. '.Die Unterrid)rnfprad)e roar bie lateinifd)e. '.Die lleriil)mteften Sl1Iofterfdjulrn roaren in '®t. @allen, auf ber SrifeI ffieil)enau im .\Bobenfee, ~i.fba unb '.toure. ~m ~nfang bee adjten Sal)rl)unbertl3 rourben and) grofie .fi'ir· djen, .fi'atebralen unb 1:lome erridjtet. Unb bie ®eiftlid)en madjten ea fidj 3ur ~ufga&e, bie Sugenb 3u er3iefjen unb 3u unter• tidjten. ®o entftanben bie '.Dom• unb .fi'atebtal·®djulen. ®ie rourben an fleineten 'l3lii~en ®tiftefdjulen genannt unb rout• ben I.Jon einem ®d)olaftifue &ebient, bet nidjt fel&ft lel)rte, ·fonbern bie Unterlel)rer mufiten untetridjten. '.Der ffieligioneunterridjt naf)m bie erfte ®teHe ein. '.Dane&en roaten bie fie&en fteien Sl1iinfte, lueldje fidJ aue bem '.tril.Jium: @tammatif, '.Dialecftif unb ffifjetotif, unb Duabril.Jium: Wlufif, ~fttonomie, ~titfjmetif unb @eometrie, 3ufammenfe~en. Sn bet @ramatif rourbe bet '.Donatul3 geotaudjt, ein .\Budj, bal3 etroa im SafJ• re 320 gefdjtie&en routbe unb fidJ etfjalten {)at bill

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3u 2ut'f)er£! Belt, ln runber Ba'fJl, etltla eln taufenb unb 3mel 'f)un~ bert 3a'f)re. . '.tla0 @5djulmefen madJte einen bebeutenben ~uffdjmung 3ur· Beit Sl'arl0 be0 @rofien. ~r bemii{Jte fidj, tiidjtige 2e{Jrer in feinem 2anbe 3u {Jalten. ~iner ber berii{Jmteften 2e{Jrer roar ~lfuin, ein ~ngelfadjfe . ~ber nadJ bem '.tobe be0 .l'riini{!0 fdjll:lanb ba0 3 ntmff e ll:lieber 3um '.teil, obll:lo{Jl nodj me{Jme 91adjfolger mtt faft hemfeiben ~tfer ll:letterarbetteten. '.!lie .S)odj ~ fdjulen gelan{!ten 3ur SSiiite unh hie '.tlom ~ unh @5tift0fd)ulen her menehiftiner berfielen 3um {!rofien '.teil. S m 311:Jiilften 3 a{Jr{Junbert famen aud) hie '.tlominifaner unb jJran3i0faner {Jin3u. D bll:lo{)I fie audi SSeheutenbe0 Ieifteten, gelangten fie bod) nid)t 3u ber .S)ii{Je, auf her bie SSenebiftiner in i{Jrer SSiiite3eit {!ell:lefen ll:laren. ~Umii{)Iid) entll:licfelten fidj bie @5tabtfd)ulen unb Uniuerfi~ tiiten. WCan fann ll:lo{JI fagen, bafi bie Uniuerfitiiten ba0 ~r~ gebnil'.I be0 roiffenfdjaftlidJen ~ eben0 bea 9. unb 10. 3a{Jr{Jun~ berm finb, baa in hem 11. unb 12. 3 a{Jr{Junbert fe{Jr {!eftei{!ert roorben Illar. '.tlie beiben ,Pauptftiibte im 12. 3 a'f)r{Junbert, in benen Uniuerfitiiten roaren, ll:laren 1.l3ari0, 1110 bie p{Jilofo~ pf)ifdjen unb t{Jeologifdjen @5tubien meiften0 betrieben ll:lurben, unb SSoiogna, 1110 ba0 iuriftifdje @5tubium uor{Jerrfdjte: '.tlie Uniuerfiiiiten bea WCiVelaiter0 3erfielen in brei @ruppen: @5tabt~ .l'ran3Ier~ unb @5taateunioer[itiiten. '.t:er Urfprung ber Uniuer~ fitiiten, roie ll:lir fie in ber @egenroart {Jaben, ift, ftrenggenommen, erft in bem 18. 3 a{Jr{Junbert 3u fudjen. '.tlie obenerroii{Jnten @5tattfd)ulen ll:lurben nebrn ben firdjlidjen @5djulen in ben @5tiibten erridjtet, ba biefe mebr politifd)e ®id)~ tigfrit er{Jielten. '.tlie Untmidjt0fiid)er ll:laren: medjnen, 2efen, unb @5djreiben. ~n. ber@5pi~e einer @5tabtfdjule ftanb ber mertor, @5djulmeifter, audj .l'r inbermeifter £enannt. '.t:er erfte 2e{Jrer Illar ber .\'rantor, hie anbmn {Jieten ed)ulgefeUen, bie uon bem 9Mtor aufgenommen rourben unb nidjt uon ber SSe{Jiirbe, ll:lie man erll:larten biirfte. '.tlie SSe{Jiirbe fdjlofi nur eineh mertrag mit hem @5d)ulmeifter. · ~r mufite barauf fe{Jen, bafi a!Iea orbentlidj auagefii{Jrt ll:lurbe. '.tlafiir befam er baa @5djuI~ Iofal, eine . 5llio{Jnung unb @5djulgelb, inouon er aucfJ feine ®efeUen lie3a{)Ien mufite. @egen ~nbe bea WCittel~ alter£! {!eftaltete fief) ba0 .\Berf)iiltni0 born @5djulmeifter 3um @e~ feUen ga113 3unftmiifiig. '.tla ber 9'Mtor nur fiir eine lieftimmte Beit angeftent Illar, fo fingen fie balb an, ein 11:lanbernbe0 2elien 3u fii{Jren. 5llienn e0 i{Jnen auf einem 1.l3la~ nid)t me'f)r gefiel, fdjlugen fie i{Jre 'Suben an einem anbmn Drt auf. @rofie ~r~ folge im UnterricfJt 11Jaren nid)t ~ u erroarten, benn baa @5cf)ule{Jal~

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kn mar me(Jr ober roeniget 3u einem .\)anbroerf geluorben. '.Die .\)auµtfadJen bei foldjen fafJrenben ®djulmeiftern roaren 5Setteln unb 5Setriigen. '.Die 2eute nannten el'.l eine 2anbµlage, roenn biefe im 2anbe roaren. ~udj bie 3ugenb rourbe balb 3u biefem roan• bernben 2eben f)inge3ogen. >mo fidj ein guter 2e1)m fanb, ttromten ®djiiier bon nal) unb fern l)in3u. '.Die tiltmn ®dJiiier l)iefien @efeHen ober audj >Badjanten unb mufiten bic iiingeren 11ntmidJten. '.tlie iiingeren nannte man 58afaUen ober ®djiif2en 1 benn auf ben ITTeifm mufiten fie fiir if)re 58adjantm bettein unb ftcl)len, roenn ein Wlangel mi \Jca1)rungemittel roar. Unb ba bat\ fte1)len rtudJ ®dJiefien genannt rourbe, erl)ielten fie audj ben Wamen ®djiif2en. ,Pier ift bcr Urfµrung bon hem >mort ,. ~. 58. ~ ®djilf2en" 3u fud)en '.i)afi biefe fa1)renben 2e1)rer nod) immer mnffang fanben, be· lueifit, bofi audj hie ®tabtfdJuien nodj nid}t i1)ren BroeCf er• teidjt gotten, roie roofJI fie bod) gute ®elegenl)eit boten, bamit ber 5Siirgerftanb audj untmidjtet roerben fonnte. Unb biefe ®c• 1cgcn1)eit 1)at ber 5Siitgerftanb nidJt boriififtgef)en Iaffen, benn ea . ift ale '.tatfadj€ beroicfen, bafi fie gebiibete 2eute roaten; ia, fogat .beffn gebiibc t ma ten roie mand)e mbeieµetfonen, ba hie )ffiaffen filr fie roidJtiger roaren. 2!u_dJ ber ,\)mtbel madJt€ geluaiti{lc ~ortfdjritte, unb aue bem 5Bebilrfniffe bet .R'aujleute gingen tann bi( ®djreibfdJulen l)cr• bor, bef onbre~ bei ben Wicberbmtfdjen. '.Diefe ®dJteibfdJulen fi.innen alt\ hie etften 2f nfiinger bcr bmtfdJen 5SiitgerfdJulen be· ±racf)tet luerben~ 3 m 14. S'afJt"(Junbert luurben miidJtige mnrcgungen 3ur 5BilbunP. in ,PoHanb gemadJt burdJ hie 5Sriiber bee @rmeinfomrn 2ebem3. '.Der >menbeµunft im ®dJuhuefrn fam t,ur Bdt bet ITTeformation. '.tla hJaten bif gele1)rteften Wliinner iener ,Seit, roeld)e nad) mer• .befferungen unb mniegungen boll ®d)ulen fttebten; roie 3. m. '.13tiliµµ IDcelancf)ton, her fidJ hen '.titel, ,_'.Der 2el)rer '.DeutfdJ• lanbl'.l" errootben (latte; unb '.Dr. Wlattin 2ut1)er, bet audJ in feinen 5Semii(Jungen um befferc ®dJulen ®tofiei3 geleiftet l)at. ~udJ 3ol)annel'.l 5Sugenl)agen im ))Corben unb 3ol)annel'.l 5Sren3e im ®iiben fJaben fief) gtofien merbienft ertuorbcn. gur bie f)ofJe· ren ~dJulen finb Wltinner roie 3of). ®tutm, mar. B=rieblanb, llJeidJet audJ untet hem Wamen '.tro~mborf bcfannt ift, Wlicf)ael '))(eaubet, \.niCf .s)etmann; in bet fµiitercn ,Beit,ffi.:itidJ unb (fome• niul'.l fe(Jt befannt. 5Salb nad) tet ITTeformatinn cntftanbcn audJ bie B=iitftcnfd)ultn, meidje im @egenfaf2 3u bcn ®tabt· unb 2ateinfdjulen ftanben. '.Diefe ®djulen hlaten einge3ogene Jrliifter unb finb non hem ~utf iitften Wlotif2 uon teadJfen, ber 3u bet ,Seit ,Pet3og hlat, gegriinbet roorben. ~l'.l · finb beten btei: Bu Wleificn 1543,

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®dJuipf orte bei W?aumburg 1543 unb @rimma 1550, roehte eingeridJtet lnurben. Sm S agre 1815 ift $forte an $reufien gefommen unb geifit je~t bie fiinigiid)e 2anb fd;ute. '.Die 5'iirften~ fd)ulen gafJen fein Untergt)m:rnfium, fonbem bie Sl'taffen non Untertertia bie Dberprima finb uertreten. eie t aten ie~t nod) ben 9Zugm grilnb Iid)edBiibung, fief onber6 in ben aitflaff i~ fd)en ®tubien. ~in anbm6 roeituerfJreitete6 ®t)ftnn roar bie S efuitenfdJute. '.Vie S efuiten gatten fidJ in uieien ~anbem niebergeiaffen unb fo 3ag!reid)e @3d)uien gegrtinbef. '.i)er ,PauptuntmidJtl'.lgegenftanb lnar bie foteinifd)e @3prad)e. '.i:Jagegen rourben @efd)idJte unb bie W?utterfprad)e uemad)Iafiigt. DfJroogI bie ~r3iegung eine ftreng fird)Iid)e roar, fo rourbe nur uergaitnifimafiig roenig in ber 9ZeHgion untmid)tet. mieie j3eit rourbe auf tgeatraHfd)e ~uf~ fiigrungen berroenbet. Sm 16. Sauruunbert mad)te fidJ aud) ber @eift bee ffoffifd)en ~Itertum6 geitenb, woburd) cine grofie ~fn3agI non neuen ®d)uten entftanben. Sn \,f3reufien rourben 1nid)tige ~nf tinge unter 5'riebrid) 5IBHgeim I. gemad)t. 5Befonber6 god)fJebeutenb roar ber ~in~ fiufi ber \,f3ietiften filr bm'.l ®d)uiroefen. Sm 19. Sagrgunbert rourbe aHmtigHd) bie frilIJrmn 2atein~ fd)ulen in beutfd)e 5Biirgerfd'.) uten berroanbeit. '.Die moue~ fd)uie nad) bem geutigen 5Begriff fiinnen mit ®id)ergeit ba6 \,f3ro, buft be6 18. unb 19. S agrgunbert6 genannt roerben. @. 5'. we. ' 15

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STUDENT LIFE AT D. M. L. C. IF YOU, dear reader, were to come up on College Heights on one of these chill December mornings just before 6 o'clock, you would find that golden virtue, silence, and her companion, darkness, reigning supreme. Not a soul stirring, everything seems chill and deserted. Only the thick coal smoke from the engine room tells you that the place is inhabited. Six o'clock. Suddenly from the -tower of the The Early Risers Walk. recitation hall there proceeds a loud, discordant clang, clang. How loud and discordant this clang is, you cannot realize unless you have had it .wake you from sweet Slumberland. For this bell is not rung as a greeting to the new day, oh no, for us it means: "Roll out of ych1r warm bed and dress; a new day is here again with its recitations-and other severe trials." Twenty minutes time is allowed us to dress, wash, and get to chapel, for we begin each day by returning thanks to Him, who has kept us thru the night. After this short but impressive service we proceed to the dining hall to partake of the luxurious repast there provided. I will not endeavor to describe the menu for you, but one thing must be mentioned. If this cornerstone of college life were forgotten, or omitted, I am sure the whole complicated framework of college activities would cave in. It is the lubricant that keeps the joints working smooth and even, the oil that prevents friction. It is . ..... "Kneep", also known as "Synodalschmier, Verzweiflungstopf, syrup, Pacifier." By the way, the Editor-in-chief would very much like to be informed as to the etymology of the word "Kneep"; so much is he interested in it that he offers a reward for the best answer. Contest open to alumni .only.

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After breakfast we have half an hour's time allowed us to make our beds, sweep our rooms and get ready for classes. Then follows a half hour of study, which is broken by the bell that calls to English chapel, where 路a n students, those from the city also, are pre3ent. Then begin the recitations, five long periods of forty minutes each. Long, did I say? No, many of them are all too short. At ten minutes to twelve the hours are over for the morning. Then again we proceed to the dining hall, for dinner. As to the menu, I again remain silent, for those that have studied here know already; and those that don't know are to be pitied. They've missed the eighth wonder of the world. And now comes a rest and recreation period, with recitations commencing at 1 :20. In the afternoon 路 there are four recitation periods, lasting until four

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o'clock. From then until six the boys are free to do as they please, and then is when many of them go "down town" and all too often visit sweet shops and the pop-corn man. At six o'clock we have supper, at seven commences a study period lasting until nine. Nine o'clock again calls us to the chapel for a short evening service. At ten all lights are turned out, making the end of an ordinary day in the student's life. But there are extr'a ordinary days also. We have two Literary Societies, one German and one English. Every two weeks a program is given by these societies. These social evenings are open only to students and the faculty, but once or twice during the year open meetings are held, to which the

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public are invited. Then we have our Two Hundred 路 Club, our Messenger, our class meetings, not to forget the Etna Club. The latter is in a remarkably. flourishing condition this year, partly, no doubt, due to the activity of the officers. Our concerts also mean much to us, for they bring us closer to the people who are interested in the institution, make us better acquainted with them. Quite a number of artists have appeared in recital in our music hall, and more will appear during this year. Mr. Andrews, head of the American Guild of Organists, is to appear some time in January. These recitals are especially interesting to us, for they show us to some extent what the modern musical world is doing. Athletics play a prominent part in student life.路 In the fall and spring we have our two tennis courts for 路tE:mnis, our diamonds for baseball. During the winter we have our fine gymnasium for exercises, drill, and basketball. At present there are six class teams in basketball, striving for college championship. The managers of each team have posted an interesting schedule. This short sketch may help you to form an idea of student life at D. M. L. C.; but he that would fully understand it must have been a student himself. The joys, the ambitions, the hopes and the endeavors made during the period of study, combine to make up one of the happiest periods of our lives, we are told. We realize this to some extent and are thankful for it. May we all more fully realize this, and make the most of our time here accordingly. H. S. '16.

Camel's Back

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26 ~er

@iittcrgfaubc bet aUcn @crmancn.

~f;e Q3onifatiua, (folumba unb anbere 9.hiff ionare 3u unfercn . morfaf;ren, ben alten &ermanen, famen unb if;neti ben btei< einigen @ott uerfiinbigten, lllaren biefdben arme, blh1be .s;ieiben gelllefen. '.tlem &ermanen Illar baa &efe~ @ctte£l audJ ina .s)er3 gc<. fd)rieben luorben. ([r fill)lte, bafi er uiel Unredjt tat, bafi fein Unred)t geftraft ober gefiif;nt luerben mufite. ~r [al) brn Q3li~, er f;orte ten '.Donner ii&er fidj grnlfen. .s) i~e unb ~roft toteten @raa unb Sl'raut unb &ebrildtrn if;n unb fein Q3ief;. ~r f;orte unb fiif;lte ben @5turmlllinb burdj bie bidjten >maltier braufm, baf3 bic ftarfften '.tannen fidJ &eugten unb bie ~idJen iidJ3ten. ~r faf; baa >ffiacljetum in ber \Jlatur, lllie >malber unb >ffiiefen im ~riif;ling lllieber frifdj unb griin lllurben. ~Wee biee fagte if;m, baf3 ein f;of;ma 5mefrn fein miiff e, lretd;ee arrea biea tat. '.Der &ermane madJte fidj nidJt @ii~enbUber, lllie bie 1l3f;orni< 3ier ben Q3aal, ober lllie bie Weg~µter ben 2rµie 3u if;rem @ott madJten, fonbern er llluf3te, baf3 eine uiet f;of;ere Shaft fein miiffe, bie bie gan3e ~rbe gemadJt f;abe unb erf;alte. ~r fterrte fidJ feine @otter ala unfidjtbare, gellJaHige >mefrn uor. '.tier @ermane baute fidJ audJ nidJt @o ~entemµd, lllie anbere .s)eiben e~ taten. >meil er fidJ in ber 91atur bie teitenbe .s)anb einer @ottf;eit badJte, fonnte fein C rt non illlen[cljenf; iinben er< baut ba6U bienen, in il)m [einen @ o~enbienft 3u umidjten unb in if;m feine :Opfer bar3ubringe11. Xamm f;ielt er fe ine @ o~en< bienfte in f;eiligen ,Painen unb unter gro fien ~icljen ab. ,Pier oµferte er feinen @ottern bie liebften unb beften '.tiere, ia fo11ar WenfdJen lllurben auf ben Wtar gdegt. !)er @otterglaube ber @5iibgermanen unterfcljeibet fidJ in uiden @5tiicfen ilon bem ber \Jl orbgermanen. '.tia bet @otter< glaube ber 91orbgermanen intereff anter unb fla rer il&erliefert 11.lorben ift, foll f;ier non bem norbgermanifdien @otterglau&en eqtilJlt luerben. '.tier ober(te arrer @otter ift :Obin; &d ben filblidjen .\Bo(fern lllurbe er >moban genannt. ~r ltrnr ber @ott offer @otter, er Illar ber ®tarfe, ber lReiclje unb Wtidjtige, bet @5dJopfer bet >melt unb ber @otter; arre Wenfcljen unb @otter beten 3u if;m, bealtlegen 11.lurbe er aucfJ 2!11ilater genannt. :Obin ift ein alter, befonnener @reia. @5ein longer, 11.leifier mart reidjt if;m bia auf bie Q3ruft. S n eiferner >ffiaffenrilftung fi~t er auf feinem ,Podjfi~ in >ffialf;all unb regiert bie @efd)icfe ber Wenfd)en. 2ruf feinen _@5cljulten~ fi~en 311.lei lRaben, ber

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dne l)eif3t .s)ugin, ber @ebanfr, b-er anbere 9'J(unin, bte ~rinne• rung. Bu feltt£n \Jiif3en Hegm 3roei Q:Bolfe, @eri, ber_@terige, unb \)'refi, ber @efriif3lge. Dbtn ift aud1 ber mater bel'l ®iegel'l unb ber @efallenen. Sn tlrtid)tiger m.Mfenriiftung reitet er auf einem hleif3en, adJtfiif3igen ~ferb in ben srampf. m3enn er fid) audj nidJt perfonlidj an bem ;\'l'ampfe betelligt, fo l)Hft er bod); feln m3tuc bringt ®ieg unb 91iebcrfoge. m3enn er nidJt an ber €5)Jif2e bee .s)ecre{l ftcf)t, fo befudJt er freunblldj ble il)(enfdJen. '.Dann trligt er aber nidJt feinen .s)arnlfd), fonbern ein bfoue{l srleib mit ®ternen befe~t unb einen breitranbtgen .s)ut. m3oban{l 91ame ift une nod) ief2t erl)a1ten in bem englifd)en 91amen 11 m3ebnel'lba~." '.1;er .s)od)fil2 Dbin{l _ift in m3all)al1, bem .s)immel ber alten @ermanen. m3all)al1 ift eine grof3e @otterburg. .s)ierl)er tra• gen bie m3alhiren, and) bie ®dJladJthllifJlerinnen genannt, bte · ~inlJerier, baa ift, bte im ~in3elfampfe il)r 2eben berloren l)atten. Seben IDCorgen 3ie!Jen bte ~inl)erier l)inau{l auf ben sramlJfPlnf2, mo fie ftimpfen, bie jeber 3u ~obe berttiunbet ift. 91ad)bem fie alle tot finb, erttiad)en fie ttJieber, fel)ren nadj m3all)aU 3uriicf unb trinfen unab1tif3lid) ill(et unb bie IDCild) ber ,Biege .s)eibrun unb ef[en bon bem ~ber, ®til)rimnir, ber niemal{l alle ttJirb. '.Der mtid)tigfte @ott nad) Dbtn ift ~!)or ober 1)onar; nadJ bem ber fiinfte ~ag ber m3od)e 1)onneriltag genannt ttJirb. ~r ift ber @ott beil' ffiegene, ber m3olfen, be{l si:m~eil unb be{l 1)onnere. ~r l)ilft illCenfdJen unb @ottern, hlenn fie in 91ot geraten, l)aupt· ftidJlid) befdJii~t er bte ~rbe unb il)re .\Bebauer. ~r ttiirb bee ~ !)alb aud) ber @ott beil 2anbmannel'l genannt. ~r ftil)rt in ieinem mit .\Biicfen befpannten m3agen iiber bie m3olfen. Sn feiner redjten .s)anb !)tilt er einen grof3en .s)ammer, ill(joelnir, )3ermalmer genannt. Um bie aHmtidJtigen .\Bli~ftral)len auf bie &rbe l)inab 3u fenben, bliif3t er in feinen roten mart, bann fdJleubert er feinen .s)ammer, mit bem er ben 1)onner madJt. :m3enn er fo in feinen roten .\Bart blie{l _unb feinen .s)ammer fd)leuberte, erfdJracfen bie alten @ermanen fo fel)r, baf3 fie bon tlller il)m ~rbeit ablief3en, ja fogar bie ;\'l'iimpfer bon ber ®d)fod)t <tbbrad)en. ~!)or ift gan3 ungel)euer grof3 unb ftarf. '.Diel'l bettiiel'l er in ber .\Burg bel'l Utgarb•2ofi. .Pier fragtc Utgarb~2ofi ~!)or, meld)er .fi'unft er [id) riil)me. ~!)or meinte, er fonne am meiften im ~rinfen leiften. ~uf .\BefefJ{ bel'l ffiiefenfiinigil brad)te einer baa ~rinfgfoil, auil bem feine .s)ofleute tranfen. Utgarb~2:oft fagte: ,,1)ie[ee .porn Ieert ein guter ~rinfer auf einmal;' mand)e miiffen 3ttieimal 3iel)en, aber feiner unter une ift ein fo fd)led)ter ~rinfer, ,baf3 er ea nid)t in brei .8iigen leeren fann." ~!)or fd)liirfte breimal, aber bail .Porn roar nod) nid)t leer.

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'.Da tuurbe '.tf)or tirgeriidJ unb gab e\'3 3utiicf. I.nun fonte '.tf)or eine 3iemlidJ grofle Sra~e f)eben, aber er fonnte nur eine ll3f ote ein roenig ti om Q3oben f)eben. '.Da ifJm bie &rbeit audJ nicfJt geiungen roar, follte er mit &mme ~Hi, bem ~Uter, fed)ten. &ber aucfJ f)ier muflte '.tf)or unterliegen. Wa '..tf)or fid) auf eine ,Peimreife macfien roollte, ging Utgarb~ 2ofi 3u if)m unb fagte: ,,m3enn roir auflerf)alb ber Q3urn finb, in bie bu nie ltlieber fommen ltlirft, fofonge am icf) etltJaa 3u fagen f)abe, roerbe id) bir fagen, roamm bu bie &rbeiten nicfJt tierrid)ten fonnteft. ,Piitte icfJ tJorf)er gerouflt, bafl bu fo ftarf bift, fo roiirft bu niemafa in biefe Q3urg gefommen." &Ia fie aufler~ f)afb ber Q3urg anfongten, fuf)r er fort: 11 '.Da\'3 '.trinfgfoa fonnteft bu felbftoerftiinbficfJ nid)t feeren, roeif be[[en ~nbe in baa ID?eer ragte. &ber bu {)aft bocf) f0 tJieI getrunfen, bafl ba\'3 meet ab~ genommen f)at. '.Die Sl'a~e, beren ll,3f ote bu auff)obft, roar bie ID?ibgarbfcf)fange. UnmogficfJ roar ee filr bicfJ, meine &mme ~m, baa &fter, 3u be3roingen; benn bem Wter fonn niemanb ltlieber~ ftef)en." Q3afbur, ber @lof)n Dbin\'3 1 ift ein roeifer unb mifber @ott. ~r ift ber befte offer @otter unb ber @otter 2iebfing. @lein &ngeficfJt ift fo f)eU, bafl ein f)eUer @ld)ein tJon if)m aul'3gef)t. @seine treue @attin f)eifl t 1.nanna, bie ,Pertiortreibenbe. ~inft triiumte Q3afbur, feinem 2eben brof)e grofle @efaf)r. '.Dice roar ein grofler ®d)mf filr aUe @otter. ®ofort berieten fie fie!), roie man Q3albure 2eben luof)l am beften fd)ti~en tonne. ®ie meinten e\'3 roiire am fidjerften, aUen lebenben unb toten m3efen roie Q3iiumen, B'euer, '.tieren unb ffi?enf cf1en, einen ~ib ab3utier~ langen, · bafl fie Q3albur nicf1te 3u leibe tun roerben. @seine ffi?utter tibernaf)m biefe &rbeit. l)(acfJbem biea gefcfJef)en roar, roaren bie @otter aUe tiergnilgt; benn nun roar if)r 2iebfing ficf1er. Um 3u erproben, ob nid)t tJieUeicfJt ein ffi?eineib begangen ltlorben fei, ltJarfen fie aUerlei 5l\3affen nad)Q3albur. Bu ifJrer groflen B'reube faf)en fie, bafl er untJerrounbbar roar. ~ber einer fleinen ffi?iftel roar ber ®d)rour nidjt abgenommen tuorben. '.Diefe gab ~ofi, ein tJerftoflener @ott, bem Q3ruber Q3albure, ,Poebur, ber fief) nidjt im @lpiele beteHigte, roeil er blinb roar unb feine m3affen f)atte. 2ofi 3eigte ,Poebur bie lRid1tung, in bie er roerfen fonte, um Q3albur 3u treffen. ,Poebur roarf bie tJon 2ofi be3auberte ffi?iftel in bte angegebene lRid)tung unb--D @raufen! '.Die @lonne roarb bunfel, ein ftirdjterlid)ea ~rbbeben entftanb, ber Q3rubermorb roar tioHbradjt. Q3albur lag tJon ber bqauberten ffi?iftel b·urbof)rt am Q3oben. m3eif bie fd)iinblicfie '.tat an einem f)eiligen Orte gefd)ef)en roar, burfte fie nidJt geriidjt roerben. I.nun roar Q3albur, ber @otter 2iebling, im \Reid) ber ,Pel. ~r fonte aber roieber 3utiicfgegeben roerben, roenn aHee '.tote

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unb 2ebenbe, um i{Jn trauern unb roeinen ltliirbe. ~Hefl ffagte unb bergofl llie!e '.triine1i, nut 2ofi liefl fid) nidJt beltlegen unb jagte: ,,lilleber im 2eben nod) im '.tobe fJat er mir @utefl getan; barum befJalte .Pel, ltlafl bu fJaft." ®o muflte bet @otter 2ieb• ling im 9MdJe bet .per bieiben. 91odJ etlidJe anbere @otter llmfJtten bie @ermanen. Unter biefen aud) Biu, nad) bem bet britte '.tag bet lillod)e nod) fJeute auf engHfdJ ,,'.tueflbati" genannt roirb. '.Dod) fJatte er lange 11idJt bie @etoait, roie bie IJotfJergenannten. ~in @otterftamm, ber fefJt llieI ~fJrung genofl, ift bet <?5tamm bet )ffianen. ilCiober ift bet griiflte aUet lillanen. Q:r ift bet @ott bet edjiffafJrt unb befl .Panbeil'.l. Q:r fdJafft giinftige lillinbe 1mb ift ben Wlenf dJen befJiliflidJ auf bet l5afJrt unb beim .PanbeI. 91iobet triigt einen mit WlufdJein gefd)miicften .put. ®ein .sl'leib, bafl nur bifl an feine ®dJenfel reidJt, ift meergriin ge• farbt. ®eine meine finb llon tabeHofet @eftait. '.Diefet Um· ftanb fJaif ifJm aud) 3u feiner @attin, <?5fabi. <?5ie mufltc Jtiimlid) dnft unter aHen @ottern fidJ ein @emafJI rotifJien, roiifJrenb fie nut bie meine berfelben fefJen fonnte. ~If! fie 91iobet0 fdjone %iifle fafJ, rief fie: ,,'.DidJ ltliif)Ie id)." '.Va efl ifJt abet am Wlemfl• 'ft.ranbe, ltlo 91iorber feine murg fJatte, nidJt gefief, lieflen fie fidJ balb fd)eiben. · il1iorber f)atte aber 31tJei .fi'inbet befommen, l5tet)et unb l5tet)a. %ret)er ift ein fefJt frieblidJet @ott. ~r fiifJrt auf einem lillagen, bet mit einem goibborftigen ~bet b~fpannt ift, in ber 91adJt Uber 5lliiiibet unb lilliefen. <?5ein lillagen gliin3t fo fefJr, bafl er bie '91adJt etheUt. ®eine @attin fJeiflt @erba. ~ret)a, ~ret)erfl <?5dJt'oefter unb Dbinfl @emafJlin, ift cine milbe tiebelloHe @attin. ~ret)a, ltlofJer bet 91ame ~tau, oerfinnbilb· lidJt bie ed)te, beutfdJe lilleiblidJfeit. <?5ie fiifJrt auf cinem mit .sl'a~en befpannten lillagen. lillenn ifJt @atte Dbin fie IJetliifit, roeint fie ifJm '.triinen nadJ, bie 3u ~etlen roerben. mon ~nfang an roar <?5treit unb Banf 31tJifdjen ben @ottern unb ffiiefen, bie '.tfJurfen genannt ltlerben. 91un foHte efl au bem @5trafgeridJt fommen. Unfriebe fJerrfdJte in bet ~amiiie 1m .pimmer unb auf ~rben. ~in morr emporte fidj tuiber ba{l .anbm. .R'rieg, Wlotb unb .PabfudJt nafJmen iiberfJanb. 91ur bie @5onne roar nodj auf ifJm matn gebfieben. ~ber fie 1)atte .aHe ifJre .pi~e IJerloren. Se~t begann ein fd)recflidjer ®inter, bet 5'imbuirointer. ~r bauerte brei SafJre. ~Ulel'.l, fileenfd)en, '5Bie1), .R'raut unb maume mufltcn etftimn, nut bie 91ad)fommtn ber 5'enrirfl, ber lilloife, ltlurben miid)tig. <?5ie niifJrten fid) an '.bem [)(atf bet toten WlenfdJen unb bem befl .5SiefJe0. <?5ie jagten fogar bet <?5onne unb bem Wl.onb nadJ unb fraflen .fie a11f. filatiir~ Hd) fJmfdjte je~t !JUOfle 5'infterni.fl auf ~rbm

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(foblidJ fam· ea 3um .fi1ampfe. @otter unb ffiiefen toteten ein· ember gegenfeitig. 1nur @5urtur unb fein ,Peer blieben lebenbig. Q:r 3ilnbete bie (;!rbe an, unb er unb fein ,Peer muflten mit l:ler• fn:ennen. ,Pierauf tm:gingen S'alJrfJunberte, bia eine neuc (;!rbe aua ber stiefe IJcrl:lorfam. @5ie luar abet nod) gan3 leer. (;!nbfidJ tnieber tnud)fen ·@5triiud)cr, 5S1iume, 5Slumen unb aud) 3tnei IDCenfd)en famen aua ,Pobbmimira ,Pol3e IJerl:lor, 2if, baa 2eben, unb 2if· tlJra fir, bie 2ebenafraf t. . ~ud) bie @otter ftelJen tnieber nuf. @5ie tnolJnen in einem griinen &efilbe, S'bagelb, bem \Jelbe ber (;!rneummg. ®ie leben je~t nid)t melJr in @5treit unb Banf mit 2ofi unb ben stIJurfen, fonbem in 2uft unb 2iebe. ®ie tninfen liebeooH AU ben 9.J(en• fdJen 1Jinab,· bie fidJ bemillJen, in bie lffiolJnung ber ®otter 3u fommen, bia fie mit i1Jnen bei ~Hoater oereinigt finb. '.Diefer @otterglaube unferer morfnlJren tnnr tnolJl intereffnnt unb tnunberbnr; abet ber feligmadJenbe @Taube tnar er nidJL '.!)en befamen fie crft burdj bie 5Soten bctl (;!uangeliuma. IDCo• gen luir, bie ITTnd)fommen bet @ermnnen, biefcn red) ten @Iauben ftern trcu betnalJren. ~. @. ~.

lffiolfgang ~mabeua IDC03art, einea ber groflten @eniea auf mufilalifd)em @ebiete, tnurbe am 27. 3'anuar 1756 3u @5al3· burg geboren. ®ein mater, 2eopolb IDC03art, tnar mi3efapell· meifter unb tnurbe butdJ bie ,Perauagnbe einer ,,miolinfd)ule" allgemein ala Shinftler befnnnt. @5d)on in feiner nUerfrtibeften Sl1inb1Jeit tnurbe lffiolfgang burdJ baa mufifalifd)e 2eben im (;!ltem• IJaufe beeinfluflt, unb er unb feine um l:lier S'af;ire iiltm ®d)tnefter baten ben mater inftiinbig, if.men Sl11aoierunterridjt 3u erteilen. Q:nblid) luinigte bet mater ein. 1nnd) bet ffiilcffelJr l:lom Sl1irdj~ gange einea @5onntagnndjmittag0 offnete bet mater baa Sl'Iaoier unb ricf fein fiebenjiilJrigea stiid)tedein, ~nna maria, IJerbci um ilJr bie erfte Untmidjt£lftunbe 3u erteilen. ~fudJ ber fleine breijiilJrige lffiolfgnng fam 1Jer3u unb fjorte aufmerffam bem @5piele bet @5cfJtnefter 3u. Dbgleidj ber mater ein guter @5pieler tnar, beriilJrte ilJn beffen @5piel nidjt, tniilJrenb bet @5djtnefter @5piel ilJn in bie %ilJe bee .fi1lal:liere bannte. IDCit @5pannung tJerfolgte er bie 5SetneQ1mgen bee \Jinger unb merfte fidj ben gar• monifd)en Bufmnmenl)ang ber stone. ITTadjbem bie @5djroefter baa Sl'Iaoier oerlaffen lJatte, fc~te er fidJ baron unb fpielte bie Uebung, bie ~nna geilbt l)atte, fel)lerloe olJne irgenb IUeldje

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.lillenn er nun S'ron3erte f)iirte fo bef)ieit er bie fd)iinften e>teHen im @ebiidJtnil'.l unb trug fie bann frei oor. ~UdJ finger 3u ber ,Seit an, Heine lieblidJe @5tiicfe 3u fomponieren. '.ner muf bee fleinen S'rlaoieroirtuofen oerbreitete [idJ rafdJ. @5ein mater befd)Iofi baf)er ( 1762) eine S'run[treife natl) Wliind)en unb .lillien 3u unternefnnen. ~Im S'raiferf)ofe 3u .lillien ernteten bie S'rinber, ~nna Waria mtb .lillolfgang, Qtofiee \lob. 5Befonben'l grofie l8erounberung rief .\illolfgang burdJ feine S'runftfertigfeit im S'rfooierfpiel {Jeroor. 3'n ben 3'af)ren 1763-'64 unterna{Jm 9JC03art mit .lillolfgang eine S'ronzertreife nad) ben griifiten @5tiibten @5iibbeutfd)fonbe, nad) '.l.larie, \lonbon unb fpiiterf)in fiif)rte if)n feine meife nadJ ,Pollanb. .lilliif)renb biefer meife fiif)rte er felb[tfomponierte Drd)efter, unb mofafmufif auf. Sn ernft{Jaftem @5tubium uer"' bradJte 9)(03art feine erften 3'ugenbia{Jre. @5eine S'renntnie er, ftrecften fidJ aud) auf anbere .\illiffenegebiete, be[onbere in ber Watf)ematif roar er fe{Jr beroanbert. @5d)on in feinem brei3ef)nten \lebeneiaf)re im 3'af)re 1769 rourbe 9JC03art 3um S'ron3ertmeifter ernannt. 3'n bemfelben 3'af)re trat Woaart in ber 5Begleitung feinee matere eine ffieifc nadJ ~5talien an. 3'n ben italienifd)en e>tiibten ueranftaltete er S'ron3erte unb rourbe bafelbft mit ~ntf)ufiaemue begriifit. S'n mom {Jiirte er bae ,,Wifere uon ~Illegri" fpielen, er fd)rieb ee aue bem @ebiid)tnie nieber, unb 3ur ~nerfennung er{Jielt er bm'l piipftlid)e mitterfreu3. @50 lnurbe biefe Wufif ber .lillelt be, fannt gegeben; benn oorf)er burfte fie nur in ber @5t. ll,3eterl'l, fird)e 3u mom gefpieit roerben. 9Cad) e>al3burg 3uriicfgefe{Jrt, entfaltete er eine fegenereidJe ~iitigfeit. 3'm 3'af)re 1781 fiebelte 9)(03art natl) .lillien iiber, mo er fid) ein 3'a{Jr fpiiter mit Sl'onftan3e .lilleber uerf)eiratete. 1787 er~ nannte if)n Sl'aijer 3'ofepf) 3um Sl'ammermufifue unb uerfpradJ if)m 800 \Jlorin @ef)alt. ~ro~ ber ~nerfennung unb mer, breitung feiner 9Jlufif, trug fie if)m roenig @elb ein, i:nb er mufite fajt fiimmerlid) mit ben, ~innnf)men uon Sl'on3erten unb Unter, rid)teftunben fein \leben friften. 3-n .lillien galt 9JC03art ale ber erfte .ll'omponift unb aud) ale einer ber erften Q3irtuofen fiir bae .ll'fauier. ~uf fiinen 31tJei .ll'unftreifen nod) .$Berlin 1789 unb \Jranff urt 1790 erntete er grofiee \lou, bal'lfeibe ,Beugnie, bal'l if)m in .lillien aul'lgeftellt rourbe, erf)ielt er audJ in bfafen beiben 0tiibten. S'n feinen 27 Sl'on3erten fiir .l'rlauier unb Drd)efter roic aud) in feinen Sl'omponiften mit unb of)ne l8egleitung fiire .\l'laoier f)at er ben @runb fiir bie ~ntroicrelung bee mobernen Sl'fouier, fpiele gelegt. @5eine Sl'on2erte finb roegen ber 5Bef)anblung bel'l Drd)eftere foroie burd) ben meidJhtm unb bie Driginalitiit ber 1

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(frfinbung ein unbergleidj1id;er ed)ai;} mu[ifafi[dJet ed)iinl)eit. '.Die[elben beranlaflten i{Jn bie :Crd)eftermufif in ben ®infonien bem S'n{Jaltc nal] auf eine neue ®tufe 3u er{Jeben. '.Die {Jiid1fte ®tufe erlangte er ala bramatifd)er Sl'omponift butd) bie :Cper •.'.Die &ntjil{Jrung aua bem eeraiC, roeld)e im S'uli 1782 unter groflem Wpplaua aufgefii{Jrt ttmrbe. '.Diefea Wtufiffliid berbreitete fdnen 9'/amen iiber gan3 '.Deut[djlanb. &e roar bie erfte teutfdje Dper, roeldJe bie gelegten @mwn bea ®ing[piela ilberfdjritt unb alle Wittel bet @efange• unb Drd)efterfunft fiir bie bramatifd.J•mufifalifcf)e ~ar[tellung bet• roenbcte. &inc anbere. Dper, bie biel ~(uffe{Jen erregte, ift bie ,,Bauberfliite." Wnbm [einer ®erfe finb,,,'.tlon @iouanni," 27 Wrien filr @5opra11, 20 Sl'anona, 41 ®t)mp{Jonien, 34 ~ieber, 31 '.tliberti[fementa, 27 ®treidJquartette unb anbm me{Jr. @5ein le1;}tea ®erf ift baa ,,lnequiem," eine '.totenme[fe, bie er im Wuftrage einee i{Jm unbefatmten Wlannea fdjrieb. '.Durdj fein raftlofea Wrbeiten bei '.tag unb 9'/ad)t, roeldjea feinen @eift ilbermaflig anftrengte, ttJar feine Sl'raft g£fdjrounben. Wudj baa Qe{Jeimniabolle unb ratfel{Jafte Q3ene{Jmen bee Q3ote11 bea un• befo1111ten ID?annea trug baau bei, [einen fril{Jen '.tob fdjnell {Jet• bei3ufil{Jren. \Jlad) bet ffiiidfe{Jr bon '13rng, mo er ber Sl'ronung Sl'ai[er ~eopolba beiroo{Jnte unt fdne filr biefe jJeierlicf)feit ·gefdjrie· bene :Cper ,,'.titua" au[fil{Jrte, berfudjte er fein ,,lnequiem" 3u &nte 3u bringen; ater bie Ueberanftrengung roarf . i{Jn auf baa Sl'ranfenbett, bon rueld;em er nie me{Jr auffte{Jen fonte. &r fiiIJlte, tafl er balb fterben ruerbe, unb er fprad.J unter '.tranen: ,,SdJ fdJreibe biefe '.totenmeffe filr midJ, id) fiiIJle ea 0u fe{Jr, mit mir bauert ea nidJt me{Jr lange." eein ~djiiler ®iifl· ma~er fdJtieb fdne mufifalifdjm @ebanfen nieber. &a roar biea WloAatf\'3 erfte unb le1;}te '.totenme[fe. Wuf feinen ®un[dj rourbe fie boti [einer @attin unb jJreunben fur3 bot feinem '.tobe gefungen. ~eine teitefien ®ilnfdje follten fidj erft auf feinem ®terbe· tctte erfiillen. Xenn rua{Jrenb feinea ga113en ~ebena muflte er fidJ faft WmmerlidJ erna{Jren, ie1;}t erft erfannte man feinen ®ert. Wm '.tage bot feinem Zobe befam er brei Q3rieje. &iner berief i{Jn are '.Direftor an cine bet roidjtigften Q3il{Jnen '.tleutfdjlanba; bie beiben anbmn er{Jiehen roid)tiQe mufifalifdje ~uf trage. ~udj rourbd{Jm bie ®telk einea ,~apellmeiftera an bet @:it. ®tep{Jana• firdjc 3u ®ien angeboten. ~eiber fonnte er feiner biefer ®ilnfdje erf illlen. ®ie famen alle 3u [pat. '.Der '.tob forberte fein lnedit. S'n ter barauff olgenben 91adJt betjiel er in einen fanften ®dJlummer,aua roeld)em er nidJt roiebet 3u biefem ~eben erroadjte. eio fdJieb am 5. '.tletember 1791, nod) nidjt 36 S'a{Jre alt, einer ber griiflten Wleifter auf mu[ifali[djem @ebiete au~ bem ~eben. ,3u [pat {)at bie ®elt [einen ®ert erfonnt. -®. ' 15 11

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m. fl. 1ÂŁ. Ql. flrssrugrr 1Ebitorial f;tatf

]. Wirth, E. Trettin, Business Manager H. Sitz, Exchange Editor George Meyer, Local Editor A. Gerlach, Athletic Editor

Editor-in-chief P. Albrecht, Asst. Business Manager A. Falde, College Notes Editor C. Hinz, Alumni Editor A. Ehlke, Per Jocum Editor

HE "D. M. L. C. MESSE~GER" is published quarterl y during the Echool year by the students of Dr. ~l a r ti n Luther College. The subscription price is fifty cents per annum; <;ingl e copies fiftee n ce nts. Stamps not accepted. We reqnest payment in advance. 'If The "Messenger " is continned after time of subscription has expired , unl ess we are n otified t o di sconti nu e anrt all a rrea rages are pttid. 'If All business com m uni cation sh ould be atld r essed to t .' le Business Manager ; all literary contributions t o the Editor-in-chiC'f. Advertising rates will be furnished on .r equest. 'If Contributions to our Literary De pa r tm e nt are r eq uest ed from all alumni , under grad uates a nd. friends.

Enter ed as second class matte r at the Pustofil ce of X ew 'UJ m , Minnesota.

E DITOR I A L TI:IE staff of the D. M. L. C. Messenger wishes to thank the many friends for the cQntributions received from them. Especially do we wish to thank the Rev. W. J . Schulze, of St. Louis, Mo.; Rev. R. Heidmann of Arlington, Minn.; The Northwestern Publishing House, Milwaukee, Wis.; also Rev. C. J . Albrecht of New Ulm, 'Minn., for cuts. To all others who so kindly assisted us, our most hearty thanks. A Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all our Friends and Readers.

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THE "MESSENGER".

WITH the beginning of the schoolyear of 1914-15 this institution entered its 30th year of work. The vast progress the college has made during those 30· years will be touched upon elsewhere. · In this article we are concerned with the college paper. For many years it has been the sincere wish of the students, the Alumni, and the Synod, that a college paper should be brought into existence. After overcoming a great many difficulties, the students have succeeded in bringing about a long looked for college paper. This paper has made wonderful progress during the last four years, and as it now has. entered its fifth year, it can well be placed on a level with any other paper of its kind. · The questions are often asked, "What is the object ·of a cplleg~ ·paper?" What benefits does it bring to the school?" We answer, "Does it not keep the Alumni and the Synod in c1ose contact with the college?" It holds up to them the progress the college is making .and draws their attention to the disa<,lvantages under which the colleg~ is working and points out the proper steps to remeqy the same. The .college paper is also a good means for co;mpetition between the different colleges, upholding, in this way, a p~oper college spirit. It, also, arouses c~ass spirit by giving them a peep at what others ~re doing. In this way a comparison can be maqe, by which it can be seen if 't hey are 'on a standard with other classes. But the paper is of benefit not only to the college as a whole; it also gives the individual student opportunities to practice ~nd improve in different subjects. It gives him or her, practise in correspondence, in the ·proper use. of grammar, in composition, and in expression of \•· though~.' This is done in two ways: by writing articles for the paper, and by criticizing others. Let us, therefore, give it the proper support. Let €verybody, students, faculty, Alumni, a_n d Synod, lend the staff a helping' hand. First of all the stude.n ts must co-operate, .a nd do all in their power to make the paper flourish. Do not take personal .difficultie~ into consideration. Do · not say_: "Let the staff publish the paper," but help the staff by contrib_utiJlg '

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articles to the different departments. And if you have an idea how to improve the paper, do not keep it for yourself, but let the staff know about it. They are aiways glad to take advice from anyone. Now let us not be laggard, let us do all there is in our power to help the p~per so that it will flourish in the future. -----~---:bet-us all join as one marrand -cry-:~ " <Jn to a larger and better Messenger!" A. E.G. ' 16.

A THOROUGH PREPARATION.

ONE of the most important factors in success of all occupations and callings in life is preparation. No cautious person embarks upon any kind of undertaking with no knowledge of its nature. Many heedless men struggle in darkness, trying to learn by experience and fortune that which they should have known before beginning the enteq:rise. There was once a time when a person without preparation might succeed, but, to-day, things have changed. Competition exhausts the strength of a person who is inexperirnced in his business. There is no time to obtain preparation from experience when his position is taken by a competitor. Many parents make the mistake of sending their children to fact ories, or of keeping them at home as soon as these small hands are able to earn a few cents a day. A good practical education ought to be an inheritance of every child, and the claim should not be disregarded. Let the child be prepared fer life's work. A clear view of right doing and of life's great purpose should be things that should be taught to a person in his preparation. Many a professional man fails in his career from want of a thcroi;gh preparation; of ten or fifteen young men of the 'same class, entering a college to take up a teacher's course, about one third will become teacher.;;. This proves that a thorough preparation for doing a particular thing is indispensable. Opportunities to acquire a thorough preparation are limitless. The great things that are being accomplished in arts, in industries, in literature, in sciences, etc., are accomplished merely by a thorough preparation. To be successful to-day, requires a definite and

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specific preparation for doing a thing well. In every walk of life, there are two distinct people-those who, by preparation, possess a definite knowledge of some line of work and the ability to put such a knowledge into practice; and those who, without preparation, stand upon their own feet. The experience of hundreds of thousands of men and . women shows that success is not a matter of chance, or of luck, but a matter of a ~borough preparation which is aided by enthusiasm, an interest in a thing a person is doing. It is not alone the man who knows how to do a thing, but the man who can do things right. Make no mistake. A thorough preparation in an education is always a good investment. P. W. S. '15. THE TWO HUNDRED CLUB. THE students at our college have organized a Two Hundred Club. The object of this club is to raise the number of students from one hundred to two hundred. Our dear old college is undoubtedly worthy of having a much larger enrollment, for conditions have changed greatly from those of former years. A large dormitory has been built, so that now the thought of lack of room is out of question. To accomplish this increase in number, we have laid the following plans. Each member of the club is to write to a number of ministers and teachers, asking them to send a list of names of parents in their congregation who have boys that intend to serve in the vineyard of the Lord. Catalogs and literature will be sent to these parents, infmming them about the institution. All further correspondence to the parents . is to be carried on by the respective members of the club. During vacations each member of the club shall visit as many of these people as he can reach. In order to follow out the above mentioned plan, we, the members of the club, must be ready to make great 8acrifices in work and time. Just consider, if you please, all the work it will cost us, besides our class work, to get in touch, first of all, with the ministers -and the teachers. Later on we shall be obliged to

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keep in contact with the parents of the different congregations. To do this we must write a great number of letters. Many a vacation that we could otherwise have spent in peace and happiness with our parents and relatives, must then be spent soliciting among parents of the Lutheran congregations. All our spare time at college that we procably would have used for some sport or other, we shall willingly give to work for our Alma Mater. Even if prospects for reaching our goal might look poor, we shall patiently keep at our work, t hinking of the old maxim, "Perseverance wins". In doing this wo1 k, we shall not only be serving our college, but Him who commands us to work for His kingdom, Christ, our Lord . Since we students are willing to do all that is in our power to push on the good work, sacrificing all we can, yo1: ministers and teachers surely will not hesitate to hdp us in accomplishing this work. Without your . assistance, we can do very little. You a~e the ones that are closer to the hearts of the people and that can, therefore, do more. Alumni of this college, your help is especially desired, for you are acquainted with our institution ; consequently, you can do justice to it more than anybody else. Think of the happy times you spent at your Alma Mater, and forget all hardships. Do not think, "There are enough others to work for t he cause, I am not needed." Everyone must work or the goal cannot be reached. May all push,. pull, and work for a larger- D. M. L. C. THE BENEFITS OF A COLLEGE PAPER.

TAKING for granted that the early history of "The Messenger" has been recorded by the first Editor-inchief, the writer does not deem it necessary to go into detail about the founding, the naming, the financing, and the many other things concerning the infancy of the dear old "Messenger", which now celebrates its fifth 路birthday. It would, however, perhaps not be out of place to enumerate some things which t he committee, in whose charge the first plans were, had in view at the founding of "The Dr. Martin Luther College Messenger". .For this paper was not founded merely because nearly all other schools have a paper.

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That would have 路 been a foolish move. Neither did the first promoters urge the matter as a means for their own aggrandizement. No selfish motives under1ay the 'founding of this paper. The matter was discussed pro and con until the affirmative side won. After both sides had been thoroughly weighed and the plans submitted by the committee had been proved to be feasible, it was decided to found a paper, because it was thought that a number of benefits would be derived from such an undertaking. Now, one of the first benefits derived from a college paper is the fact that a college journal keeps the alumni in close touch with their Alma Mater. Just as a child writes letters to, and receives letters from, his parents, so the alumnus can, through a paper, write to his Alma Mater and can receive news from his scholastic home. Through the college paper the alumnus knows what is being done at his school. If there is "good news from home," the alumnus hears it through the college journal; if the Alma Mater is in sore need, she employs the same method to let her sons know her wants. But a college paper brings news not only to the former Btudent and to the alumnus, it also lets other people, strangers, know that there is such a school in existence .and informs them as to its merits. The college paper is an excellent advertising medium. "As the paper, so the school," is true 路 to a great extent. If weil written articles continually appear in the paper, the reader will soon get the impression that there is a school which gives a thm ough training in composition work and in the languages in general. If, on the .-contrary, poorly written articles appear, the opposite jmpression is, of course, the result. By reading a college paper, one can soon decide whether the school which issues it is 路up to the standard or not. For a .college paper cannot help but" breathe the general spirit of the school which it represents. If, therefore, a good college paperi gets into the hands of a person who is contemplating attending a school, and if that paper makes a favorable impression on him, it may induce him to attend that school. Another benefit, which, however, is more local, is the encouragement which a college paper gives to students to write compositions. The college paper

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is an incentive to the students to write compositions that deserve to -appear in print. If a student is asked to write an article for the college journal, he will exert 路 himself to the utmost to produce something that will be worth printing, for he knows that it will be read by a large number of people. The greatest benefit in this line is, of course, derived by the editors themselves. For on them devolves the duty to write the best articles that the 路 school can produce. Being a member of the editorial staff is an excellent training in journalism. A student who is gifted in that way is there given a fine opportunity to develop those traits. And who knows but what some of the . men who once were editors of college papers will not some day be eminent men as journalists? Another very beneficial office of a college paper is the recording of events which will make interesting reading in later years. The college paper is the archives from which, later, much valuable informat ion can be drawn. If it should ever be necessary to write the history of a school, where would there be a better source from which to obtain information than the college paper? Or if one of Alma Mater's sons should some day attain great literary fame, would it not be interesting to search the back numbers of the college paper for a specimen of his first attempts in literature? And to an alumnus, when he has grown old and gray it will be a pleasant recollection to peruse those copies of the college paper which were printed in his student days. Therefore, let us not, alumni and alumnae, despise the little "Messenger". But let us be loyal to it. It was founded in the good faith that it would be of benefit to the students, to the school in general, and to the alumni. The results have not been disappointing. Although still in its infancy, the "Messenger" has we feel confident, accomplished its share of good in its short career of five years. May it continue to do so. To this end all alumni must support it, both 路in a financial and in a literary way. Do not think that it is too insignificant a paper for you to take. Remember that it is the only means of communiCation between you and your Alma Mater. If you find faults in the "Messenger", make it your duty to try to correct them by referring the matter to. the proper authorities.

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But, whatever you do, do not knock, but boost, boost, boost! The cause is worth it. We all owe enough to good old D. M. L. C. to gladly afford the insignificant 路 amount of the subscription price. Do not be a mere alumnus, but be a loyal son. And as this is the fifth anniversary of this paper, "Vivat, floreat, crescat the D. M. L. C. Messenger!" H.C.N. (Ed.-in-chief of V61. II.)

WHAT CLASS SPIRIT WILL DO. IT IS expected of our graduates that they are to be . well-schooled in the art of music. How is this o be accomplished? we ask._ Ninety per cent of the boys who enter om college have had little or no music, and in the space of three or four years, at the rate of five or six practice hours a week, how far can one advance himself so he will be .able to cope with the musical problem before 'him? This seems to be a very complicated question to answer, but if it is looked upon on the sunny side it can be very easily answered. In the first place, instruments are necessary that we will admit. But, again, how are these instruments to be gotten? By following the example 路set by our "B" Class. They debated this question for some time. Finally it was decided that each member should do his duty during the summer vacation in helping to raise the necessary amount to purchase a piano. They were crowned with success. Today one of the finest pianos of the Packard make stands in our music hall, in possession of this class. Which class ~s ambitious enough to do likewise? ' A. M. F. '16

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HEM NI CA, Red Wing, Minn. Your literary column is very weighty. We believe that a short story or two would greatly improve this portion of the paper. The editorial on "Co-operation" touches a matter which cannot be too strongly emphasized. A school paper will never be a success without the co-operation of both students and alumni, how often this must be repeated! Your exchange column seems well taken care of. We miss one of the acknowledged departments of a school paper however, namely, the joke column.

The CR [JC IBLE is the only twice-a-month that comes to our table. Number 3 is well supplied with poetry, almost too well. "World Movements and Their Social Interpretations" is a department worthy of special notice. "Fuss and Hubbub" is well headed, for it is crammed full of school life and spirit. "Just Foolishness" is short but amusing. The only thing that seems neglected is the exchange table. Why not more fully discuss exchanges ins t ~ad of only a short notice for each? A new and most welcome exchange reached our table this month, namely, the CRESSET, Red Wing, Minn. Your literary articles are almost without exception too short and condensed to properly cover their subjects. Perhaps "The Value of a School Paper" would have had a better setting on the editorial page. We notice that you have better success with

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your Alumni Notes than most papers. How do you manage it? Jokes, ,Tests and Jingles, enough said!

LINCOLN IAN, Lincoln, Ill., arrived with a very appropriate cover design. The literary column has two short stories; one "Dr. Warren's Daughter" is perhaps a bit overdrawn; the other, "The Strategy of Elizabeth", is an old plot in an interesting new dress. Your editorial column is lost with its one editorial. Your paper would be much improved in appearance if the advertisements would not be scattered among the reading material. The only high school exchange on our list is the MAN ITO U, Manitowoc, Wis. Your literary column is well filled, the stories as a rule being more or less short anecdotes. The editorial on "Initiative", although written for school purposes, has a lesson for all. We looked in vain for an exchange column. Why? We acknowledge the receipt of the following with thanks: Black and Red, Watertown, Wis.; Bethany Echo, Mankato, Minn.; Augsbury Echo, Minneapolis, Minn.; Alma Mater, St. Louis, Mo.; The Scout, Fergus Falls, Minn.; College Chips, Decorah, Iowa; College Breezes, St. Peter, Minn.; Lawrentian, Appleton, Wis.; Luth. Normal School Mirror, Sioux Falls, S. Dak. THE OPINIONS OF OTHERS.

The Crucible.- D. M. L. C. Messenger- The paper is very interesting, but a title page and more cuts would liven and improve the appearance. Cresset- Some good cuts would improve the appearance of your various departments. The article on Chinese Agriculture we note as being especially inst ructive as well as interesting. Black and R ed. - "The Obliging Jones" is a pleasing little narrative, and does credit to the fair sex . ."Chinese Agriculture" gives us a fair idea of a Chinese farmer, but the writ er digresses somewhat from his topic by enlarging upon the different stages in the life of the silkworm, which belongs to agriculture only insofar as it promotes the growing of mulberry trees. Apart from the rather abrupt introduction, the editorial,

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"Rom ist nicht in einem Tage erbaut", is well worked out. "A Two Hundred Clu._b" is written with singular force and vividness doing_credit not only to the write1.--- - - - - - but to the school spirit as well. We heartily endorse the sentiment conveyed therein. As an improvement we would suggest a change in the column cuts and, if possible, an addition to their number. Hemnica- The D. M. L. C. Messenger has German articles both in the literary and editorial departments. Here "Deutsch" is given due space. The article, "Rom ist nicht in einem Tage erbaut warden", is instructive and encouraging. The that has points of contact with student life and, therefore, ought to interest our readers. The exchange column is quite brief.

Augsbury Echo - We have also received the D. M. L C. Messenger. Favorable comment is due the article on "Chinese Agriculture". It is instructive and interesting and shows a worthy effort on the part of the author. "Rom ist nicht in einem Tage erbaut warden" is a good interpretation of that well known maxim. College Chips- A new and welcome arrival at our table is the D. M. L. C. Messenger. The departments of this paper in the October number are solid and well balanced; the staff seems to observe the excellent principle of laying more stress on quality than on quantity. More life, however, in the form of good cuts and better jokes would not be amiss. "Westfalen and its People" is an essay of considerable merit. It treats in a short, concise manner of the industries, geology, and people o( the German province Westfalen. The article on "Chinese Agriculture" is one which we found of greatest interest. It shows a careful and thorough study of the subject. It was especially interesting to read the description of the farm implements. The explanation of the production of silk and of the machines used in irrigation is very good. "The Obliging Jones" is a humorous story of a kindhearted gentleman who thought he had to entertain the ladies, but did not know how. Poor Mr. Jones! He certainly had good intentions, but in his zeal to improve everything, he generally made some little mistake, which upset all his golden schemes. Those who have ever been placed in similar circumstances will appreciate his predicament.

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The editorial department contains many good resolutions and injunctions for the coming year, which, if conscientiously followed, will undoubtedly bear fruit.

COLLEGE NOTES Colonel Schoof of the British Army, who is traveling thru the United States, stopped at our College. He had with hini a great number of curious relics that interested the boys. On the 17th of October Prof. Mosel let the staff have a private meeting room to discuss the Messenger affairs. The smoking club was reorganized on the 12th of October. It was given the name "Etna". The following are the officers of same: E. Ebert, President; H. Sitz, Vice President; A. Gerlach, Secretary; J. Wirth, Lawyer; G. Meyer, Judge; E. Nitschke and F. Fuhlbrigge, Policemen. On October 19th the college choirs took part in a concert given in the Turner Hall for the benefit of the Red Cross in Germany and Austria. The double quartet sang at Sleepy Eye, Minn., on the 27th of October at the mission festival there. Our "Deutscher Verein" was reorganized on .the 10th of October. The boys are more enthusiastic this year than last. They see the value of knowing more than one language and putting them into use so they organized an "English Literary Society" also. The object of the societies is not alone to entertain but to educate as well. "B" Class had their picture taken on the 29th of October. This is one of the largest "B" classes that the College has had and consists of fifteen members. Our Chickering piano, that had been in a very bad condition last year, was sent to St. Paul for repairs. It arrived here at the institution practically a new instrument. After Prof. Ackermann's house had been remodeled he moved from the dormitory. The boys took part in the moving and were treated with some "sweet things to eat."

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Rev. Gehm of Zumbrota, Minn. gave the College boys an extra dinner on October 30th by sending thirty "well-fed chickens". We all thank him for his liberality. On Oct. 6th the boys of our institution took a great step toward helping our College grow. A meeting was called of the upper classes, where the matter was discussed. Following the example set by others colleges they formed a "Two Hundred" club. Officers were elected, among whom are the following: Prof. Ackermann, Honorary President; C. Hinz, President; H. Meyer, Vice President; H. Sitz, Secretary. The one object of this club is to raise the number 路of our students to that of at least two hundred or more. We want boys who are ready to put their shoulder to the wheel, boys who will not shirk from a little work, boys who are ready to face any obstacle in this life and help work in our Lord's vineyard in which the laborers are few. A meeting was called on 15th of Oct. for the organization of basket ball teams. It was decided that each class should get together a good team. An Athletic Association was also formed. The following are the officers elected: C. Hinz, President; W. Tessmann, l\!lanager; A. Gerlach, Secretary.

CONCERTS.

Although our college choirs and orchestra had but . a little over one month to practice, they were able to give a very pleasing concert on the 28th of Oct. Prof. Reuter rendered some exceptionally fine pieces on the new pipe organ using the different instruments to show what an excellent combination can be gotten out of this organ. The following is the program: 1. Orgel (Prof. Reuter) Fantasia . .. . . ....... H. Kaun 2. Gemischter Chor a: Ein feste Bmg- Dr. M. L . .. . .... . Prof. Reuter b: In Strassburg-Volkslied. c: Es geht bei gedaempfter Volkslied. 3. Orgel a: Abendfrieden- Prof. Reuter b: Idylle- Prof. Reuter.

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4. Maennerchor-b: Dankgebet mit Begleitung der Orgel und zweier Klaviere (Miss Emily Bassow, A. Koehler) ......................... . E. Kremser b: Bittruf der Deutschen beim Ausbruch des Krieges .... . . ................... H. Throtere 5. Klavier (Prof. Reuter) Mazurka .. ....... . Godard 6. Orchester- a: Gavotte . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lum bye b: Menuett (Orgel) G. Meyer: ...... . . Beethoven c: Marsch .... . . . ... . . . .. . ............ v. Blon 7. Orgel (Prof. Reuter) Sonate II. .. . . . ... G. Merkel a: Maestoso, Pin moto. b: Adagio. c: Allegro mit" Fuge.

CA TECHESES.

Nov. 11, Prof. Sperling: Religion, C. Hinz: Das Elternhaus. E. Kirschke, Lesen und Lautieren. Nov. 18, G. Meyer: Die Verkuendigung des Vor1aeufers Jesu; C. Hinz, Fortsetzung "Das Elternhaus" vomll.Nov. Nov. 25, E. Kirschke, Geburt Johannis; Wirth, Der Truthahn; Spaude, Lesen und Lautieren. We were again visited by Thanksgiving Day on the 26th of November. Turkeys, cakes and many other good things to eat were given the boys in abundance. We thank all 路givers.

ATHLETICS Since football is forbidden at our College, the boys turn their attention to basketball, at an early date. In spite of the fact, however,that our quint representing the college was never crowned with success, the boys still show good basketball spirit. The several classes have become interested, and have put a team into the field to contend for the inter-class championship. Class B will be represented by Manager Ebert, Captain Kolander, E. Nitschke, Luehring, Gerlach, Johnson, Trettin, Forbes and Geiger. Although they are all new at the game, a number of practice games

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have proven that there is enough good material. The class will undoubtedly hold a high place at the close of the season. The honors of Tertia will be defended by a number of basketball artists who did wonderful work last year. This class is bl est with two star basketball shooters, Tessmann and Abelmann. Manager Lau asserts that with such men as Captain Tessmann, Abelmann, W. Meier, Weindorf' and Fritzke, they have a right to look forward to success. The Quarta quint, headed by Manager Sprengler, also has good material to place in the field. With such men as Manager Sprengler, Captain Pankow, Keller, Ziegler, Albrecht and Moskop, they surely can look forward with hopes of being crowned with success. D Class has also a number of basketball enthusiasts and have put a team into the field. Although they are somewhat light and are new at the game, their material is good. Manager Wentzel seems to have something up his sleeve with which he expects to win fame for the class. This fact, together with the battle line he presents in Captain Dierks, L. G. Meyer, L. Burk, Blauert and Metz, will undoubtedly surprise the other teams. Last but not least comes E Class. They are also very anxious to play basketball. But it were better for them if they would play on stilts. The ball usually seems to be passing above their heads, arid they stand there gazing at the ball as at a Zeppelin crossing the French border. Nevertheless, Manager A. Meier and the squad defending the honors of the clas3, expect to win fame. The lineup consists of the following: Captain Sauer, Loeschen, Lehmann, Arndt, E. H. Nitschke and Hinderer. But where is A Class? They are very unfortunate, since they have only four players and therefore cannot appear in the field. A schedule has been arranged and the following games will be played before Christmas: Nov. 26, B Class vs Quarta Tertia vs D Class Nov. 28, 路 E Class vs D Class Quarta vs Tertia Dec. 5, E Class vs Quarta B Class vs Tertia D Class vs B Class Dec. 12, Tertia vs E Class Dec. 19, E Class vs B Class D Class vs Quarta

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Several games have already been played with the following results: Nov.26. B Class 32. Quarta 22.

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ALUMNI NOTES PAPE - BOLDUAN. Miss Marie Bolduan, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. ¥/m. Bolduan of La Crosse, and Carl F. Pape, a former student of our institution, were united in marriage at 7 :30 o'dock, on the evening of Sept. 3rd in the St. Paul's Lutheran Church at La Crosse. Rev. J. ¥/. Bergholz performed the ceremony. The bridal party entered the church to the strains

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of the Lohengrin wedding march played by Frof. Wm. Manthey, who is also a graduate of D. M. L. C. Miss Esther Bolduan was maid of honor and the Misses Clara Pape and Caroline Simpert acted as bridesmaids. John Gawrisch- graduate of D. M . L. C.-was best man, and Frank Bolduan and TEd Schroeder acted as groomsmen. Mr. and Mrs. Pape went to__bousek.ee_Ring immediate! _, at 814 St. Paul Street, La Crosse. TEACHERS' ST ATE CONFERENCE 路AT MANITOWOC, WIS.

This meeting was held Nov. 5th and 6th, 1914 in the roomy school of the First German Lutheran . Congregation at Manitowoc, Wis. About one hundred and twenty-five teachers at tended, the majority of whom are graduates of this inst it ution. Practical and theoretical work was presented by members of the conference. Prof. A. Ackermann delivered the main address, speaking on "Cult ivation of the Memory." Thursday evening ser vices were held, Prof. A. Ackermann preaching a very instructive sermon. The teachers rendered t he "Hymne by Vogler" under t he able leadership of R. M . Albrecht. Friday evening a social gathering was arranged by the mixed and male choirs in honor of the guests. BIRTH.

On November 26th, 1914, a baby girl was born to Mr. and Mrs. Wachter of Wellington, Minn. THE "NEW ULMERS".

Since 1903 Dr. Martin Luther College has, in connection with t he Teachers' Seminary, a "Progymnasium" offering a course of three years of preparatory work and t he Freshman class. This arrangement was made by the Synod to accommodate the students from our congregations in the West. Graduates from this department" usually enter the Sophomore class at Northwestern .College, Watertown, Wis. Since this course was instituted, D. M. L. C. has sent quite a number of students to Northwestern, most

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of whom have "made good". At present the "New Ulmers" are quite strong in number in the collegiate department of Northwestern College, there being six in the Senior class, seven in the Junior class, making a total of seventeen "New Ulmers" at Watertown. We have it from good authority that, with very few exceptions, these students are doing good work in class. Furthermore, we glean from the "Black and Red", the college journal of Northwestern College, that the New Ulm boys . are not only taking a live interest in student activities, but that they also hold a number of positions of trust and honor in the various student organizations and societies. The editorial staff of the "Black and Red" has three D. M. L . .C. graduates on its roll-call, among whom is the Editoriri-Chief. Other "New Ulmers" holding similar positions are: President and Vice-President of the Northwestern Male Chorus; President of . the Philomathean Literary Society; Vice-president of _the Lyceum Literary Society; one Member of the Athletic Board; Manager of Football; Manager of Baseball; Secretary of the Senior Class; President, Secretary, Treasurer, and two members of the Standing Committee of the Vesuvius Club; two members of the Concert Committee, includ-ing the President. And, lest we forget, more than once have D. M. L. C. boys wop laurels for "Old Northwestern" on the baseball diamond, on the gridiron, and on the basket ball floor. In looking over our list 路of graduates we are apt to forget the Freshmen or the by-products of D. M. L. C., as some one has called them. At any rate, they are making an honorable record for their Alma Mater. May they continue to do so, and may D. M. L. C. continue to send good men to other schools!

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Prof. Reuter demonstrated, several weeks ago, the supreme excellence of our new organ to Rev. Strasen of Courtland, Minn. and Rev. J. Strasen of Milwaukee, vice president of the Missouri Synod. Prof. E. R. Bliefernicht delivered the mission festival sermon at Renville, Minn., Sunday, Sept. 27th. Prof. Burk was in attendance also, playing the organ. Paul Westerkamp of Truman, Minn. vis1ted with friends here, Sat~rday, Oct. 3rd. He also had instructions in organ, piano, and harmony from Prof. Reuter. Prof. Ackermann delivered a sermon at the mission festival at Elkton, S. Dak., Sunday, Oct. 4th. Mr. and Mrs. Aug. Spaude, Mr. and Mrs. Alb. Rotsolk and daughter Ella from Gibbon, visited with Paul Spaude, Sept. 30th. Rev. Edw. Birkholz of Darfur, Minn., visited our institution Oct. 4th to call a teacher for a congregation in Mountain Lake. W. Kohlhoff accepted the call and left here Oct. 15th. A conference was held in Fairmont, Minn., Oct. 6th to 8th in Rev. Zen'lpke's congregation. Prof. Meyer lectured on "The Congregation'', and Prof. Ackermann delivered a sermon.

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Rev. G: Ernst of the Im . .Congregation in St. Paul was here during the first part of Oct. to look at our pipe organ. The organ in Rev. Ernst's congregation was recently destroyed by fire. Carl Hinz visited his parents in Wood Lake, Sunday, Oct. 11th. Dewey Albrecht of Fairfax, Minn., returned Oct. 11th to resume his studies. The Misses Ella Penk, Thea Boettcher and Delia Jackal from Gibbon, Minn., visited E. Penk Friday, Oct. 16th. The Misses Anna and Ida Manzke from Annandale, Minn., visited P. Spaude Sunday, Oct. 4th. . Major Schoof of the British Army, who has fought under Villa in the Mexican War, recently returned from Mexico, and is now lecturing in schools and ~olleges in the United - States. Major Schoof also 1ectured in our Aula, Wednesday, Oct. 14th. After showing some relics, which he brought along from Africa a few years ago, such as weapons, hides and ornaments, he delineated causes of the war in Mexico in a very perceptible manner. A number of specimens 路 were also shown. Major Schoof also expressed his ideas about the war in Europe. As the gentleman is Major under the British Flag, but born in Germany from German parents, we listened to him with great interest. Miss Lillian Grams visited her parents in Fairfax, Minn., Sunday, Oct. 18th. Arthur Koehler went home to spend the Sunday, Oct. 18th, with his parents in Nicollet. Ernst Koenig of Blue Earth, Minn., visited friends here Friday and Saturday, Oct. 23rd and 24th. Mr. Arthur Luethe from Monticello, Minn., visited his brother Reinhold Oct. 31st. E. Nitschke, who about the middle of September was operated on for appendicitis, returned Saturday evening, Oct. 31st, to resume his studies. "Who in the world turned the roosters out last night? I heard them crow all night long and almost got hungry listening to them," remarked one of the boys one morning! And with a few of his companions he set out to look about the place. There stood

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three crates containing about 30 young roosters from Rev. J. Gehm, Zumbrota, Minn. We all enjoyed a hearty Reformation Day feast. Dietrich Vehrenkamp of Bangor, Wis., returned on the evening of Nov. 3rd to finish his course at the institution. Die grosse Glocke in dem alten Gebaeude, welche sch on fast 30 J ahre die Stud en ten aus dem suessen Schlummer gerufen . hat, mit samt der kleinen im Wohngebaeude verstummten am Morgen des 1. Nov. Es war ein Klopfen, ein Rennen und ein Jagen um sechs Uhr wie noch nie. Die Heinzelmaennchen batten am Abend die Anstalt besucht. Sogar die alte Kuh war in ihre Haende gefallen und stand am , Morgen vor des Nachbarn Tuer und schaute mit Bewunderung hinein, als schien sie um Einlass zu bitten. Rev. Paul Horn and wife, who were on their way to Eden, Minn., whereto Rev. Horn has accepted a call, stopped at New Ulm to visit Mrs. Horn's brother, Reinhold Luethe. Prof. Ackerm~nn attended the Teachers' Conference in Manitowoc, Wis., during the first week of November. Mr. Gust Fuhlbrigge of Dempster, S. Dak. , visited with his son Frank, Sunday, Nov. 22nd.

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Prof: "Why is some iron called pig iron?" Sch---f: "Because a pig discovered it." Zeus behauptet, er koenne "Fuchs du hast die Gans gestohlen" vierstimmig singen. Prof: "Use the word 'cultivate' in a sentence." Meta: "The man cultivated his house." Heard during mathematics period "Alles Rechnen ist Kopfarbeit, ich habe noch nie jemanden mit den Fuessen rechnen sehen." 路 Prof: "What is the German name for marble?" Sch---f: "Kuchen." Zeus ?U Wirth, ueber Brillen sprechend: "Gibt es wohl auch Brillen fuer Huehneraugen?" Sauer translating: "Milites Romani fuerunt egregi: Die roemischen Soldaten sind griechisch gewesen." Prof: "Halten wir noch den Sabbath?" Mops: "Nein wir haben ihn auf den Sonntag gelegt. Sextaner-Weisheit: Artifex-der Kuester; terror- das Weib.- Ich moechte meine versaeumten Schulden entstundigen. Hi----dr translating: "Eloquentia multorum Graecorum magna fuit: Die Elefanten vieler Griechen waren gross." Zeus will dreissig J ahre als Praesident studieren. Nachdem er vier Jahre Praesident gewesen ist, will er wieder zur Schule gehen und sich zum Millionaer a usbilden. Lehrer in der Gemeindeschule kurz vor dem Reformationsfest: "Welches Fest feiern wir bald?" Schueler: "Weihnachten." Lehrer: "Wer weiss besser?" Schueler: "Halloween."

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Prof. "Name a river separating Wisconsin from Minnesota." Bl---k: "The Mister Sippi." Lehrer zu einem Schueler, der <las "k" nicht aussprechen konnte : Sprich folgenden Satz nach: "Man muss <las Christentum im Kopfe haben." 路 Schueler: "Man muss <las 路 Tristentum路 im Topfe haben." Jiggers claimed that he had acquired a self-starter, but investigations proved that Cherry only cranked him up ..::__Ahem! - Something new in Michigan: The people there keep ~heir wisdom in their big toe according to Forbes's teery (theory) -

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- - Prof. in reading: "Why couldn't the girl walk faster?" Student: "Because she was dressed in a hobble skirt." - Student in der Kritik ueber die Arbeiten in der Schule: "Der Katechet ist nicht mit seiner vier ten Klasse fertig geworden, weil er zu lange bei der Katze ' stand." - Doctor(to a patient after having examined him): "You have to take your medicine in a recumbent posture." Wife of the patient goes to the neighbor and says: "My husband has to take his medicine in a recumbent posture. Have you a recumbent posture?" Neighbor: "I had one, but I lost it. " . Ex. - M. L. D. formerly of D. M. L. C. writes that his youngest has contracted a severe case of "pneumatic". -

"Was heisst dreiviertel Takt?" Je--k: " Drei Takte auf einen Schlag."

Prof :"Why didn't you know your lesson?" Student: "I knew it but I couldn't start it." Prof: "Well, get a self-starter."

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FAVORITE SAYINGS OF FAVORITE PEOPLE Faculty-: So weit war es ganz richtig. Das ist die Frage, um die es sich handelt. Na, was gibt's? Das ist aber sehr schwach. 路 - : Im allgemeinen ist das Betragen der Schueler ein sehr gutes, aber- . Und so weiter, P. P. Anything else? - : Klingt es auch standard? I can't stuff you. Was this class born yesterday? I forgot my spoon. - : Lass die kolossale Wurstigkeit. war aber geistreich.

Isn't it? Das

: Na, na, bitte. Ich frage weiter. Schaut auf meinen Mund!

Excoose me.

: Erstens Kohlen, zweitens Kohlen, drittens Kohlen. Get a self-starter. Nun ja. - : Ja wohl, and he did 路 it. gab es schon lange! -

Ja, ja, Waschweiber

: I'm from Michigan, I want to be shown.

--- : Ich pfeife auf so etwas. Dann koennen wir quasi die Bude schliessen. Die paar lappschen Toene sollten wir absingen koennen. A Class. Blink: Hello, you nigger-heaven sport! .Pass the pickled hash! Geck:

Ich bin kein Christbaum.

Jake:

Du Kamelsruecken! Ach, das ist ja Quark!

Doc: Das ist ja dumm. Anstalt.

Dies ist eine christliche

Cherry: 0, du Bockschaf! Let's play rook! B Class. S - - z: Holy cat! Piffle! I should worry! Es sei denn! Emily: As I was- . Das is ja ganz bombaes. Irish: 0 pet! Where's Em? Elsie : On Wisconsin, on Wisconsin! pickles! Hello! 0 no! Daddy: 0, gee whiz, cut it out! think I am? Get some hot water!

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Jiggers: I tell you, kid. Jack: Du ol trnep, du! Tchimm mall rntte! Du haest Rosina im Tschop. Kolie: Don't lose your temperatme! You gotta come down to practice to-night! Mops: 0, come on now! E - 1 - e: 0, shucks! Was is'n diss hier? Wollen wir's mal durchdreschen.

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CONTENTS Page 路 Die Herstellung von Ziegeln . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Life and Adventures of a Silver Dollar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Ein Soldatenerlebnis ... . ....... . ... . ... ... ............. ; . . . . 8 My Dream ... ..... . ..... . .... . ..... ............... . ....... 9 Eine Feuersbrunst .. ... , ... . ..... . .. ~ ........ .... .. ........ 11 The Signal on the Cliff . . . ... . ... ... ................... . . . ... 12

Editorials Easter .. ................. . . ... ......... . .. .. ..... ... 14 Obey Your President ........... .. .. .. ..... ... .. .. .. 16 Procrastination. . ..... 路.. . . ....... . . .. .. ........ ... . 17 Tempora Mutantur ... . . ........ . .. ..... ... .. ..... .. 18 Exchanges". .......... .... . ...... .. .. ... ...... . ........ .... . 20 College Notes . . . .. . ............. . .... ." . .. .. .. ......... .. .. 21 Athletics ......... . . . ........................ . ....... ... ... 26 Alumni Notes .. . . ..... . ............ . ............ ... .. ..... . 29 Locals .. ....... . ................ . ........ . .... . .... . .. . . .. 30 Per Jocum . . .. .... . . . ..... . . . . .... . ......... . ............. 32

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VOLUME 5

NEW ULM, MINN., MARCH 1915.

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NUMBER 3

non .Siegeln.

@5d)on bie @efd)idJte be\'3 Wtertum\'3 fef)rt tml'3 , bafi ber ,8iegcljtein ein [ef)r alte\'3 maumaterial ift. @:id)on bei bem '.turmbau 3u S.Babel f)iiren roir bon .Biegeln. 5lliiif)renb bie Sl'inber S1'3rael in ~egt)pten gefangen roaren, mufiten fie @:itrof) f)erbeifd)Ieppen unb ,Biegel brennen filr ben S.Bau ber grofiartigen 'l3~ramiben unb '.temper. ,Bur ,PerfteUung non ,8iegeln ift 2ef)m niitig. '.Diefer roitb un '. er ber ~rb • oberfftid)e gefunben in fogenannten \JfoAen ober @:idJid)ten. '.Diefe @5djid)tcn finb fef)r oft ungleid) in SSefdJaffenf)eit, inbem bet obm '.teH ber @:idjid)t .oiel· Ieid)t fef)t guten 2ef)m bitgt, ber untm steH bagegm fdJledJten, ober aud) um• gefef)rt. '.Diefet 2ef)m mufi nun f)eraul'3gefdJafft roet bcn. G:r roitb mei[ten\'3 mit @:>paten abgeftod)cn unb auf 5lliagen gefoben, bie if.Jn bann nad) bet .Bie• gelei fiif)ren. '.Diefe 5lliagen f)abcn nut AltJei ffiiiber unb finb fo eingetid1tet, bafi fie nad) f)inten AU entleert roerben fiinnen; babel roitb ba\'3 i!bfoben mit @:>paten ober @5d)aufeln getan. Df)ne eine geniigenbe imaffe 2ef)m be3al)lt ~'el'l fidj nidjt, eine ,8iegelei an3ufangcn. iman finbet nur in fold)en @egenben .Biegeleien, in llleldjcn biel guter 2ef)m botl)anbcn ift. '.Del'3roegen ift in ~lieln Ulm audj eine ,8iegelfabrif. Se nadj bet ,Bufummenfe~ung unb S.Befdjuf[enf)eit be\'3 MJm\'3 betommen lllir .Biegel non betfdjiebener \Jatbe, rote, braune, gelbe unb roeifie, unb bon berfd)iebener ,Piirte unb '.Dauerf)aftigfeit. '.Die rocid)eren ,Biegel roetben meiftenil gebraudjt, um bie Snnenfeiten bet imauern aul'33ufiiUen. 5.!3on mandjen 3 ie· geln fagt man fogar, bafi, ie iilter fie roiirben, befto bauerf)after roiitben fie. Se nadj bet SBefdjaffenf)eit be0 stf)on\'3 mufi audj @5anb unb >!Baffer in griifimn ober fleinmn imengen f)inAugetan roerben. '.Denn of)ne 5lliaffer roiire ber '.tf)on AU Ieberartig, ttnb of)ne @:ianb 3u fett. Se nad) bem ,8roecf, roo3u ,8ie•

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gel gemnd)t roerben, mufi grober ober feiner ~anb l)in0ugemifd)t roerben. ,Bum Q3eifpiel, fiir bie fefJr l)arten unb fd)onen .Biegel an her jjront eine0 ,Paufe3 mufi fefJr feiner ~anb benu~t roerben, roiifJtenb fur b~ iibt"ige ID?auerroerf, bae nidJt fo fefJr ben 5Blid'en ~Uer auegefe~t ift, foldJe .Biegel benu~t roerben, hie groberen ~anb entfJalten. G!fJe ber 2efJm aber 0u .Biegeln geformt roerben fann, mufi er mit bem ~anb unb ®affer gut uermifd)t roerben. ~~ roirb, ie nad) bem .Bmecfe, roo3u .Biegel benu~t roerben foUen, mefJr ober roeniger ~anb l)in0ugemifdjt. ,Peut0utage • roirb bae ID?ifdjen meiften0 mit 9J1afdjinen beforgt. '.Der 2el)m roirb erft ganl fein gemafJlen unb bann fommt er in eine anbm ID?afdjine, bie il)n bann mit >!Baffer unb ben anbern 5Beftanbteilen mifdjt. '.Die ID?afdjine 3um ID?ifdjen ift ein runber 5BefJiiltcr, in bem fidj cine .\turbelroeUe befinbet, bie mit fdjriig eingefe~ten ID?effern befe~t ift. 3n ben 5BefJiilter hlirb ber 2el)m l)ineingetan unb uon ben ID?effern 0erfdJnitten unb nadj \Jorroiirt0 gefdjoben, mo eine ~djraube if)n 0ufammenfnetet unb bann au0 einer Deffnung roieber fJerau0briid't. \jriifJer rom:be ber 2efJm in eine grofie, runbe mertiefung in ber ~rbe getan unb bnnn getreten, bil3 er gan~ fein roar, unb bann rourbc ®affer l)i113ugefiigt, fo bafi ( t cin gan3 biinner mrei rourbe. ~o fnnn -er freilidj nidjt geformt roerben; um Um 0u formen, muf3 er erft etroa0 trocfener fein. '.Da0 ~treidjen ober %ormen gefdjiefJt neuerbinge mciften0 mit ID?afdjinen. '.Der 2efJm hlirb in tiielen ID?afdjinen ~um jjormen audj gleid) gemifd)t. '.Der gemifdjte 2el)m fommt in eine ID?afdjine, bie innen mit einer ~d)raube tierfel)en ift, bie ben ~efJm bann nadj uorne fdjafft unb il)n 0u einer Deffnung, bie bie @rofie be\3 .8 legel0 fJat, ~erau01Jrefit. '.Die ID?afie, bie ba l)erau0fommt, roirb bann in ber mreite bcr .Biegel mit '.Driil)ten abgefdjnitten. '.Dne \jormen gefdjkf)t aber aud) fo, bafi mnn elne in ®affer getaudjte ober mit ~anb beftreute \jorm unter eincn ®tampfer fterct, ber bie \jorm I.loll prefit. '.Diefe jjorm roirb bnnn oben glatt abgeftridjen unb auf ein fleinee 5Brettdjen entleerl, fo bnfi ble naff en .Biegel auf bcm mrettdjen in ben ~rocfenfcf)uppen gebrad)t roerben. '.Der .Biegel mufi je~t getrocfnct roerben, er barf nidjt nur auf brei ~eiten trod'cn fein; er mufi b~efJalb, roenn er nuf brei ®eiten trod'en ift, aufgeftent tticrben, fo bafi nudJ bie untm ®eite, roeld)e tiorl)er auf bem 5Brettdjen gelegtn l)atte, unb an bic bie 2uft nidjt {Jeran fonnte, trocfnen fann. ID?an mufi aud) fcfJr \JorfidJtig fein, bafi beim '.Domn ober ~uetrocfnen fein jjroft eintritt, fonft llJiirbc ber jjroft bie gan0en .Biegel tierberben, inbem er fie 3emffe. .Bum ~rocfnen jinb ungefii(Jr 10-14 ~age erforberlidJ . ~rft rocnn bic Biegel gan3 trod'en finb, fiinnen fie gebrannt roerbcn. '.Dae mrennen gefdjicl)t emf tierfdJiebene ®eifen, ba0 l)eifit, fie roerben in uerfd)ie• benerlei Defen gebrannt. &0 gefdJiel)t biee entroeber in fertigen, gemauer• ten Defen. '.Diefe l)aben an ben ~eiten ~d)ilrfod)er, unb bon jebem ~djiir• lodJ fil{Jrl ein sramln l)inauf in bie 2uft. Dber fie roerben in fold)en Defen gebrannt, bie roeiter nidjt~ al0 fonge ~unnele finb. '.Die0 jinb lange, geroolbte @tinge aue ,Biegelfteinen, bie in ber ID?itte mel)me ~d)iltlodjer l)nben. ®enn in biefen \jeuer gemadjt roirb, roirb ber @ang gel)ei0t. 311 biefen @iingen

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nun ift ein gegen bal'l ~euer gefdjii~ter fil:)l)lcuat, bet bie .8lege1 f)inburdifiifJrt. . 5IBenn in bet ID'Htte bel'l @angel'.! ljeuet gemadjt ift, finb bie (foben bel'l @angel'! nidjt fo l)eifl, roie el'.! in bet ID'Htte ift. mie Biegel roerben nun, inbem bet 2t)l)larat fie f)inburdjfiil)rt, immer l)eifler, bil'.! fie bann in ber ID'Htte an bie l)eiflefte <0telle fommen; bort roerben fie eine ®eife gelaffen, bann roerben fie roieber langfam bil'l an bal'l anbere (fobe bel'.! @angel'.! gebrad)t, unb fo fiil)len fie allmiiglidj roiebet ab. 3n biefem Dfen bauert el'.! ungefiifJr nur 24 <0tunben, bil'.! bie Biegel fertig finb. ,Pier in 91ero Ulm roerben bie getrod:neten Biegel 3u Defen 3ufammengebaut unb mit einer <0dJidjt 2el)m umgeben. Unten roerben @iinge freigelaff en, in bie f)liiter bol'.! ljeuet l)ineingemadjt roitb. 5IBenn ber Dfen fertig ift, roitb bal'.! jJeuern begonnen. '.Die erften )laar ~age roirb ein gelinbel'.! jJeuer gel)alten; biefel'.! burc(nuiirmt bie Biegel. '.Dal'.! ljeuer mirb bann allmiil)HdJ immer gefteigert, unb roenn el'l feine groflte ,Pi~e meidJt (Jat, mitb el'.! mef)rere ~age fo gef)aften. mann liiflt man bal'l jJeuer aua• gel)en, unb el'.! roerben arre 2odjer mit 2ef)m 3ugefdjmiert, fo baf3 feine 2uft !;inein fann. menn roenn falte 2uft bie l)eiflen .Biegel beftrid)e, ltliitben fie 3erf)lringcn. ®o rocrben fie gelaffen, bil'.! fie falt genug finb. Bu >.Brennmaterial roirb meiftenl'.! ,Pol3 llermenbet, abet audj <0teinfo1Jle luirb gebraudjt. '.Dal'.! 5Srennen nimmt ungefii(Jr 10-14 ~age in 2lnfpmdJ. ®it fef1en alfo, bafl ein Biegel etma 4 5illodjen bebarf bil'l er fertig filr ben marft ift. .l'l'ein 5Saumnterial roirb rool)l fo ·IJiel gebraudjt, roie bet Biegel. ~r finbet merltlenbung beim ®traflenpflaftern. 2lucf; roitb er IJiel IJetltlenbet um ,Piiufcr 3u bauen, obrool)l in bet l)eutigen Beit ~ement immer mel)r unb mel)r bem Biegel ben mang ftreitig mad)t. ~udJ 3u ~b3ugl'.!rolJren in groflmn ®tabtcn gebraudjt man il)n. 2lber felbft audJ, um Biegel 3u brennen, roitb er benu~t. '.Die Defen, in benen Biegel gebrannt roetben, roerben mandjmal llon Biegeln gebaut. menn fein anbml'.! material ift mol)l roiberftanbl'.!fiil)iger gegen l>ie fel)r f)of)e ~emparatur, bie in ljeuer)llii~en unb <0d)mel3ofen fidj finbet, all'.! bet jJeueqiegel. Unb fo fOnnte man nod) lliele anbm @egenftiinbe nennen, roo;u ein Biegel benu~t roerben fann. , jJaft ilberall, roo 2el)m 3u finben ift, fann man Biegeleien finben. mie mer. ®tnaten )ltobu3ieren rool1l bie meiften Biegel. ~l'l roerben iaf)rlidJ unge• fafJr 25,000,000,000 Biegel in ben mer. <0taaten f)ergeftefft. IJaft $1,000,000 roert roerben jiil)rlidj nadJ anbern 2iinbern llerfdjicrt. ,Pier in 91em Ulm roerben roiil)renb ber ®ommermonate, roenn el'.! allel'.! gut gef)t, 2,000,000 Biegel l)er• geftellt. 5Bon l)ier roitb aud) eine gnn3e ~113al)l nadj IJielen nnbmn ®tiibten llerfanbt. '.Die Biegelfabrifation bietet eine fef)r gute unb lol)nenbe me[d)iiftigung. ~nufenbe llon menfdjen arbeiten in Biegeleien. ~ber neuerbingl'.! roerben immer mef)r ~riine unb 9J2afcf;inen gebraudjt, bie bie ~rbeit ber IJieien 2eute aufbeben. Sn 91ero Ulm arbeiten miif)renb bet <0ommermonnte ungefaf)r 50 mann in bet Biegetei. 5IBafJrenb bee 5IBintere ift ee nicfJt moglid), Biegel 0u madjen, roenn man nidjt ein abgefcfJloff enel'.! @ebiiube l1nt, in bal'.! ber jJroft nidjt einbringen fann. \5iit 2eute, bie in .Biegeleien arbeiten, bietet ber 5IBin· ter bel'lf)alb nidjt fo otel 5lf rbett. ~. ®· I

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LIFE AND ADVENTURES OF A SILVER DOLLAR

(As told by that worthy and venerable gentleman, Mr. Silver 路 DOLLAR, himself.) "How do you do, friend?" said the Silver Dollar to a Twenty Dollar Bill, "How are you these days?" In answer to this inquiry and greeting the Twenty Dollar Bil! grunted and said gruffly: "Who are you? Where are you from and what business have you here?" "My name? It is Silver Dollar, and I have just arrived from the bank, being brought here by my present master, Mr. M." "Well, I would advise you to get out of here, and stay out, too! We want nothing to do with such an insignificant thing as you are," answered the Twenty Dollar Bill contemptuously. "Sir, who are you, to insult people who come into the house. You must think yourself above other people, to look down upon others in such a manner as you do. It seems to me, you have a great opinion of yourself!" 路 "I have a right to feel proud. Look how often I am used and think of my value. Compared with me, you are almost valueless!" "Bah! As to your being used often, that is nothing . Furthermore, what would people do with you if I and my kinsfolk were not in the bank. You would be worthless paper. But if you will listen, I will tell you my history and you can judge for yourself how good I am." "Go ahead then, begin," was the response. This was the conversation which occurred between Mr. Silver Dollar and a Twenty Dollar bill. The silver dollar had been tossed into a cash box by Mr. M. and there met the Bill, who was so impolite to him, as the foregoing shows. Mr. Silver Dollar wishes to defend himself and so begins his life history. "You know," he began, "the early history of my life, how I was taken from the deep mine out in the West, smelted and sent to the mint at Washington. There I was moulded into the form you now see me in, was stamped 1892, and then sent to a bank. I had barely arrived and been put into the till, when I was given out as change to a customer, who put me into his pocket-which was not very deep and as a result I changed hands later, as you will seeand walked out. I was not in his pocket very long, for in his hurry to get the car he began to run and J tumbled out upon the street, right into the car tracks. On account of this a little girl was nearly killed. As the little girl came along with her mother she noticed me and stopped to pick me up. Her mother walked on, noticing

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nothing. The little one would have been killed by a swiftly moving car, if a man had not sprung forward, caught her in his arms, and leaped out of harm's way. He placed the little girl in the mother's arms and disappeared in the crowd. But she had me. "When the little girl was home, I was put into a bank, for I was bright, pretty and new, she wished to keep me. The bank was placed upon the mantel. Fate decreed that I should not remain there long, for two nights later the bank in which I and others were in, was stolen by burglars who ransacked the whole lower floor and escaped with much booty. As the robbers divided their ill-gotten gains among themselves, I fell into the hands of one of the "toughs." He was indeed a "tough." He had a bull-dog countenance, a swaggering air, and altogether bad manners. "As you might expect, the first place he went to was the saloon, as filthy and dirty looking a saloon as I ever saw. I was given as pay for drinks, thus getting into the bartender's' cash register, where I remained for some time. The next evening, a man giving the bartender路a bill, I was tossed out to him as change. He tossed me so hard that I rolled over the bar and before the fellow could catch me, splash! there I was, in one of those horrible, filthy spittoons. I nearly strangled before my master rescued me, amid laughter; also 拢ursing-my owner did the cursing. Still cursing over his and my misfortune, he walked out upon the street, where he was accosted by a young friend. "'Here, Bob, I owe you this," and he took me and a five-dollar-bill and gave us to him. Bob took the money and after making a few remarks, passed on. Although I knew not what was going to happen to me, I was soon to find out. I was doomed to fall into the hands of an old Jew, Isaac by name. But the way the Jew was tricked! Even though I did fall into his hands, it was some satisfaction that he had the wool pulled over his eyes. It's too good a story to let pass, so I'll tell you. "Bob went into the store. The Jew saw him and grinned with delight at the prospect of fleecing. a customer. "Coom in mit der Store," he said. "Isaac, I want a coat, and a good one, too!" '"I haf him. Here you vos. Dry h'm on." Bob put on the coat, but there was room to rent, but the wily old Jew buttoned the coat with one hand and with the other he drew the coat together in the back, thus giving it the appearance of fitting well. "Mein Vreundt, dere iss a goat which fids you like nodings." "None of that, Isaac! I want a decent coat, you old sinner!" "So help me Moses, I -- " "Moses can't help you, Isaac. He wouldn't if he could." The Jew then brought a very good coat worth ten dollars. This time it fit nicely. "What's the price of this?" "Ten dollars." "That's

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too much! I'll give you five for it." "So help m " "Moses won't help you in your cheating. Tell you what I'll do. You will sell me the coat for $2.50 and I'll give you a secret that will bring you fifty customers 路a day." What a transformation those words wrought! "You do dot, and I gif you de goad for noding." "AH right, that's a bargain." Isaac wrapped up the coat, gave it to him, and waited eagerly for the secret. ' "Isaac, I'll guarantee you, if you sell such coats like this one for $2.50, you will have over fifty customers a day. With these words he shot out the door like a streak of lightning. "Holy Fader Abraham," gasped the Jew, "dot man gooms in here und goes out mit <ler store mit out baying anydings. I was ruined!" He nearly fainted. "A.n hour later- Bob was there again. "Go vay, go vay," you ruin my drade." It was not until he shook i:ne and a few other dollars in his face that the Jew's heart melted, and would sell him anything. After all, I got into the Jew's hands. "Now I am in for it! I'll have to stay here the rest of my life, thought I". But it was not so. Through luck,-luck did I say?-Heaven's above! it was the direst misfortune that ever crossed my path, for I went from the frying pan into the fire! I got into the hands of an old miser, who came into the store to buy some "sheap gloding." The old wretch! when he got me into his hands, he bit me so hard that my birth date was spoiled. Do you see the scar on my face? Then he took me home, and I was soon in his hoard. If was awful. My kinsmen told me they had been there for years. But again things changed. I got into the hands of the miser's daughter, who spent me for perfumery, etc. But she had to beg and coax before she finally received me. I rejoi~ed over my freedom, but my joy was soon turned to disgust after I was in her purse. It was almost unendurable! I thought this was quite bad, but when I thought of my grandfather's experience I felt better again. This was much better than to stay a prisoner in the sock of a person who had not washed his feet but once during his lifetime. "As you might expect, I was left at the store by my mistress. I certainly felt thankful towards her, but at the same time I wasn't broken hearted on account of getting out of her purse. . After this I changed hands very often, without going through any noteworthy adventures, except that I once fell into a stove and would have been burned to death, had not my owner noticed my sad plight and rescued me. This gentleman "locked the stable door before the horse got out" by taking and depositing me along with others in a bank. From there I came here. How long I am destined to stay here, no one knows, but I expect to be out soon and have some more advent ures." -L. C. F.'16.

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elolbatenerlebni~.

,Peif3 brannte bie ®onne fdjon auf bem ®anbe, unb bocf) fttirmtcn noel) immer neue ®d)aren ~ingebome 'f)eran. ~6 roar ntimHcfJ in '.DeutfefJ·Dft• aftifo, in ber 2anb[cf)aft Ul)e'f)e, filbHdJ born ffiua'f)a \Jluflc, unlneit bel'.l 9liaf[ a · ®eel'.l. &in '.tnt\l\l bon 50 beutfdjen ®olbaten roar born ®eneral aul'.lgef anbt roorben, um bie ®telfung bet &ingellorenen 3u crfor[cf)en. '.Da rourben fie · pfo~licf) bon einem .!Qaufen &ingellorenen Uberrafcf)t. '.Die ®pem fielen 'f)agelbidjt. '.Die ®olbaten roarfen fidj fogleicfJ {)inter S)eibefraut unb ®teine unb cmpfingen bic Qnilben mit blauen Q3o'f)nen. Q3eibe '.j3artcien 'f)ntten fdJon feit bem IDCorgen geftimpft, abet nod) roief)cn bie Qnilben niefJt. '.Da enblicf) erla'f)mte ber IDCut bet Qni!ben, unb fie 3ogen fidj 3urUcf. 9lun fa'f)en bie ®olbaten, baf3 elf \Jon i'f)nen tot unb 3roei leidjt IJerrounbet roaren. ®ie begruben bie '.toten, fpradjen ein mater Unfer, feigten ein fdjlidjte~ Sheu3 Uber bem @rabe auf unb roollten fcf)on mciter marf cf)ieren, all'.l ein ®ti.i'f)nen i'f)t D'f)t meidjte. ®ie gingen {Jin unb fanben einen i'f)ret .fi'nmeraben im .fi'raute Hegenb, fdjroer betrounbet. '.Der fdjroer Q.3ertounbete l)ie!l .fi'atl IDCueffet. ,,Qner roil( llei .fi'arl IDcuelfer b1eillen, lJil'.l ,Pilfe fommt?" frngte bet Dffi3ier. ,,3d)" fpradj 3o'f)ann ®d;mlJ nadj einigem Q3ebenfen. mor einem 3a'f)re roaren .fi'arl IDcuelfer unb 3o'f)ann e5cf)11l3 nadj Wfrifa gefommen. .fi'arl IDCueller mar cine Qnaife, unb all'.l et nod) flein roar, 'f)atte i'f)n ,Pennann ®djul3 nngenommen. Wll'.l .fi'arl IDCuelfer naefJ Wfrifa ging, roar audj 3o'f)ann ®d)ul3, 5)ermann6 ®o'f)n, i'f)m nadjgef olgt. IDCan muf3 fdjon biel IDCut unb 2\ebe {)alien, lnenn man aufgeforbert rolrb, mit einem merrounbeten in einer bi.ilfigen, unlJefannten @egenb 3u bleiben. '.Denn ;u irgenb einer Beit fonnten ia Me Qnilben 3urilcffe'f)ren unb fie toten. ~udj '.Durft ober Ueberfalf bon fel ten 1nllber '.tim bmlteten ®ef a'f)ren. ,,@ut, 'f)altet eucfJ brab. morrotirtl'.l ! IDcarfcfJ !" fµrao) ber Dffi3ier, unb fort ging el'.l. '.Die ®olbaten roaren roeiter mar[djiert. Unbcroufit gingcn fie if)rem Un• tergange entgegen. @erabe, all'.l ber '.trupp auf eine <rbene gefommen mat, luurben fie bon ungefti'f)r 31uei'f)unbert &ingeborenen iiberf aHen. ~(ucfJ nldJt ein ein3iger ®olbat fom mit bem 2eben babon. 5Sauem, bie ben QnHben entfommen roaren, lleridjteten fµtiter, baf3 bie @:So{baten nffe auf bem \5e1be bet (;!{)re gefallen hltiten. 91adjbem 3o'f)nnn srarll'.l }ffiunbe 311gebunben liatte, gall er if)m etroal'.l ®ein aul'.l bet \JelbflafdJe unb filf)lte feine ®time. 3ol)ann ridjtete fidj \Jon bet (i!rbe auf unb fa{) in bet \Jeme, roie ein Qnagen, mit eincm l.)3aat Ddjfen be· fpannt, i'f)nen entgegcnfam. Q3alb erfannte man attO) elnen '.Deutfcf)en mit feinet \Jamilie, bet bot ben Qnilben bie \5lucf)t ergriffen ~attc. ®ie luaren audj nadj Wfrifa gefommen, um bort i'f)t ®litcf 311 fudjen. ~UJct fie fa'f)en ein, bnf3 fie 'f)iet nicf)t IJiel mingen fonnten, unb fo roaten fie mit af.ler if)tet ,Pabe anfgebtocf)en.

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3 of)(mn fl:irad) einige 5illorte mit bem '.tleutfd)en, morauf biefer omit mar, !rad aufaulaben. .ll'arl lag balb im 5illagen unb ber 'Sauer fuf)r meiter. 5illaf)• renb biefe nod) ben f)alben '.tag aubrad)ten, aur @;tation au gelangen, murbe ber '.tn1pp @;olbaten total bernid)tet. 58alb barnuf fd)iffte bie bmtfd)e ~amilie fief) nad) \norb·~merifa ein. Sfarl, bet fd)on lllieber beffer mar, unb 3of)ann naf)men ~bfdjieb bon ben guten ~euten, unb fie morrten fd)on mieber aurih'ffef)ren, al~ 3of)ann \nadjridjt erf)ielt, bafi fein mater audJ bott '.tleutfdjlanb nadj ~merifa geaogen roar unb amar nadj ID'Hnnefota unmeit ber @;tabt . '.3 - - - - - . \nun liefien fidj srarl unb 3of)ann aud) nid)t mef)r f)alten tmb gingen nadj ~1merifa. ~arl unb 3obann leben ie~t nod) unb erimttrn fid) oft an ben oft• afrifanifdjen srrieg, benn fie beibe f)aben if)r ~anb neben ehumber, f0 bafi fie oft 61lfnmmen finb. 3. @. '17.

MY DREAM.

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My friend and I attended the aeroplane meet at Indianapolis last summer. I was very much interested in the machines that were there. I could not get them off my mind. After I had arrived home I studied some of the descriptions of the machines that I had seen, especially those of a large biplane made by the Wright Bros. After the trip home I felt rather tired and retired early, but fell into a troubled sleep. I awoke with a start thinking I had been struck by a falling machine, which, however, was not the case. I soon fell into a deep sleep again, and in a short time I was sailing over the earth in a large biplane. The machine kept mounting higher and higher. Soon I could see the moon in the distance, but not as it is seen from the earth. It seemed nothing more than a large mountain looming up on the horizon. Coming closer I could see that there were large valleys cut in its surface. On arriving still closer I soon found it to be inhabited by~ very large and fierce people. They seemed to be at war with each other. My machine was nearly struck by a shell from one of their guns. Their guns would, if placed beside one of the largest of Uncle Sam's cannon, make it look like a pea shooter. I thought it better not to get too close, so I turned the machine about and drove over it. Casting a look behind I soon knew the cause of the shooting stars. They are nothing more than the bombs used by the people on the moon. Not having decided where to go, I let the machine keep mounting higher and higher, till at last, I came in sight of the sun. Again I was forced to keep away,

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because I found the inhabitants of the sun flesh eating people or cannibals. I thought it time to turn about and make for mother earth again. At once the machine was turned about, and in a short time I arrived at Mars. Here I was received very friendly. The people were intelligent, and they have the very latest of all improvements. The cities are small, but they would serve as models of order and cleanliness for the people of the earth. The king's palace was built of a kind of stone, somewhat like our goldstone. The tower of the palace nearly reached the clouds, it could justly be called a sky-scraper. The interior of the palace was furnished 路 in a manner fit for any king. The woodwork finishing was in-layed with precious jewels. The king, a stately old ruler, received me with much pomp and splendor. He seemed to be very much interested in my ma,chine, but I did not risk asking him to take a ride with me, as he was a very large man. He was what we would call a giant, but among his people he was by no means the largest. I spent a few days with him as his guest. He showed me all of his jewels and all of his riches. The jewels of the earth cannot be compared with those of the king of Mars. He presented me with a golden ring that he wore, also he put a large pearl necklace on my neck. After I had seen all the glories of this king, I began to think of going home again. I thanked the king for his hospitality and the presents which he had given me, and departed for mother earth. I had driven but a short ways when I encountered contrary winds and was driven on at a furious rate of speed for some time. The wind suddenly stopped blowing and I drove on for several hours without any mishap. But my journey was not to be all pleasant. I soon found that I had driven into a cyclone cloud. It was thundering, the lightning was flashing, all elements seemed to be in a great battle. All at once my machine was struck by lightning and I felt myself falling--falling--falling, it seemed an eternity. With a thud I landed and found myself lying on the floor beside my bed at home. W. G. 16.

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Q:l3 ll.lar et\Un gcgen ~ll.li:ilf UI,rr: [)(itternad)t. '.Dte mutget bet ®tabt ~ fidj aUe 3ur lltuf)e begeben, unb lautlofe ®tine f)mfdjte 11Jeit unb bteit. ~li:i~lidJ ti:inte burdj bte ®tilie bet IRadJt ein fdjtUlet, fongge3ogener '.lJfift '.Darauf folgten me'f)tm iif)nfidje fdjtifie '.tone. ®djon beim etften ,Beidjen ttJat idj au0 bem mett gefprungen, mit ttJof)lbetuufit, bafi bie13 nid)t13 anbet0 al0 ~euer bebeute. 3m ntidjften. ~ugenblicf ftanb idJ am ~enftct unb fdjaute nadj bet lltidJtung 3ut ®tabt, um etttJa 3u entbecfen, ttJo ba0 ~euet 1JC3iinbet f)abc. '.Da, auf einet ®tef(e fonnte man eine ~lamme empotfteigen fe{Jen. 5ffiie idj fo bet ~lamme 3ufaf), f)i:irte id) ein furcf)tbate0 @eti:ife, bi~ @rbe erbebte, id) ficl in bie Sfnie. Sn bet ~ngft glaubte idj, ein ~tbbeben erfdjilttm bie ~rbe. ~113 idj ttJiebet auf bert ~iifien ftanb, gettJaf)rte id), bafi aud) bie iibtigen ,Pau0genoffen fidj bettJcgten; fie f)atte ba0 @eti:ife ebenfaU13 au0 bcm ®d)lafe gniittelt. '.Da unfer. ,Pau0 auf einem ,Pugel ftanb, fonnte man, ttofgbem e13 fidj in einiger ~ntfernung \Jon ber ®taht befanb, beutrid) ba0 ~euer fe(len. ®obalb ttJlr un0 t>om etften ®djrect et'f)olt f)atten, ttJutbe un0 flat, ttJa0 bie13 ®eti:i[e l:Jerurfad)t f)abe. '.Da0 ®ebtiube, in bcm ba0 ~euer ge3ilnbet ' untte, ttJat ein fficaga3in, in tueldjem ®prengpulbet aufbettJaf)rt tuutbe. '.Darin bcfanben fidJ 3ttJifd)en btei bi13 l:Jier~mnbert '.lJfunb ®prengpull:Jer. 5illti'fJ• . tenb bet IRnd)t, ttJie fidJ'0 {Jernadj f,Jerau13fterrte, ttJaten 31uei ~anbftreid)et in bie13 [)1aga3in f)ineingef dJlidjen, unb burdj i'f)te Unadjtfamfeit beim lltaudjen )UQt ba13 ,Peu unb ®trol), ba13 auf bem moben 3erftreut lag, in >Sranb getaten. '.Diefe beiben ,Palunfen befafien nodj fol:Jiel @eifte13gegen\1Jart, um ftdJ, al13 fie ba13 ~euer gettJaf)rten, fcf)Ieunigft au13 bem ®taube 3u madjen. @liicflidjerttJeife ift nicmanb butdj bie ~i;plofton l:Jerunglilc'ft, obgleid) aud) bie ~euetll.JelJt unb mef)me anbm mutger. bet \Radjbarfdjaft 3ur ~euetftefie fief) begaben. '.Die ~i;plofion gefdja'fJ 3u balb nad) bem erften ®turm3eidjen, unb niemanb fonnte in ber unmittelbcmn SJliif)e bc13 ~euer.13 fein, al13 fie fief) er.eignete. ~inige WCannet, bie ein paar mroct oon ber Ungliic'f13ftiitte tuaren, tuurben butdj bie ~rfdjiltterung 3u moben gefdjleubert. '.Da13 ~euer gtiff fdjneH um fidj. '.Die ~fommen ftiegen f)au13'fJodJ 3um ,Pimmel empor. ~{! ttJat ein ~nblicf fdjrecfHdj an3ufeIJen. · '.Die \jeuetttJe'f)t madjte ficfi an13 ~i:ifdjen be13 ~euet13, unb nad) einPm Sfampfe l:Jon einigen ®tunben ttJar feine [)(adjt gebrodjen. '.Der ®dJaben, ben ba13 ~euet nngeridjtet f)atte, ttJar nicf)t gering. '.Die ,Ptiufer in bet 1Rad1batfdjaft ttJaren 3um grofien '.teil befdjtibigt; bie ®djaufenfter. in ben S!'aufHiben ttJaren faft nUe 3ertritmmert; bie ®eitenmege ber ,Pauptftrafie \Uaren mit @la£! bebeeft. Ueberarr, roof) in ba13 ~uge blic'fte, fag e13 nidjt13 ale '.ttiimmet unb gteulicfJC Q3erttJiiftung. '.Die gan3e @;taht 3eigte @;puren bet merttJiiftungen, bie ba13 ~euer angeridJtet f)atte. . fofier einem gtofien 5IBalbbranbe ift biefee ba13 grofite ~euet, tuekge13 idj ie gefef)en f)abe. '.Der ~nblic'f bet ®tabt am niidjften Morgen ift mit nodj leb6aft l:Jot ~ugen, befonber13 fonnte idj bie ~i;plofion nocfJ lange lJemadj in meinen Df)ren ~ortn, oftmal£! fdjrecftc fie mid) in meinem ®d)lafe auf. 5ffi. ~atten

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THE SIGNAL ON THE CLIFF.

George Eaton's occupation for the last twenty years was that of an engineer for the C. M. & St. Paul Railroad Company. His daily run was a distance of about 200 miles. In the morning he started train No. 2 out from station D-, and was relieved at T-, the end of his run, at noon. In the afternoon he would run the limited No. 33 back to D-. One day in June, he was notified to guide No. 6, a midnight train, from D- , to T- . Jack O'Connor, a fireman, was to fire for him that night. George was satisfied with the new order and went to the station twenty minutes before train time, but to his surprise he was informed that a freight-wreck, several miles away, caused a delay of about 45 minutes. The freight flag-man was fortunate enough to flag No. 6, so as to prevent a disastrous wreck. When No. 6 arrived at D- , George immediately received orders from the night operator to meet train No . .2 at T-, at 4:20 A. M. Forty-five minutes had to be made up. Under favorable conditions, 路this wouldn't have been such a severe task. George set off at high speed. At the first stop, where they stopped at a track-tank for water, fifteen minutes of the lost time had been gained. Directly in front of them was a thirty mile stretch of level road, which is known by the engineers as a "speed ground." Delayed trains had a good opportunity to make up time on this road. All of a sudden a distant rumbling was heard. The sky became so dark that one couldn't see a foot ahead of himself. George and Jack were soon aware that this rumbling was an oncoming thunderstorm. The rain soon poured down in sheets. George slowed the train down for a few minutes until the storm had passed by. Then he opened the throttle at high speed again. About five miles ahead, a steep cliff could be seen rising above the surrounding country. Five trees could also be seen on the very top of it. George had seen this picture on his daily run. The moon was shining brightly. This gave George an opportunity to take a look at the picture in the moonshine. The reason why George's attention was drawn to this view was, that he had a similar picture at his own abode. Soon he could see the summit of the cliff and also several trees, but as they came nearer, they noticed that instead of five trees, which were there the day previous only two were left. Several thoughts flashed through his mind like lightning. He feared that something must have happened in that vicinity. Almost involuntarily George closed up the throttle, but imme-

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diately he thought of the telegram which he received from the operator, saying that No. 6 was to meet No. 2 at T- at 4:20. Jack, the fireman, was perplexed by this sudden stopping. George started the train: again, but very slowly. All of a sudden he noticed a dark object on the track a short distance away. He immediately called to Jack, "Jump!" But .Jack clung to his partner's side, instead of getting confused and jumping off. George had everything shut off. The engine stopped no more than four inches in front of a huge bowlder, weighing several hundred pounds. The bowlder had tumbled from the cliff, for a large hole could be seen from where it must have descended. Jack put his arms about George, and said: "This certainly was a rather close call!" Close by there was a switch, where one could get on the opposite track. No sooner had they been on the other track, than they were going like a cyclone, so as to make up again some of the precious time that just had been lost. They arrived at T- ten minutes behind scheduled time. Fortunately No. 2 was twelve minutes late, for had it been on time, these trains would have had a collision, as No. 6 was on the same track now. George immediately switched the train back on the old track, before No. 2 came in. Investigation proved that the trees and the bowlder had been torn out by lightning during the storm. The comparison of the two pictures saved the lives of all the people who were peacefully sleeping in the cars, and simultaneously the lives of George Eaton and Jack O'Connor. E. E. '16

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EDITORIAL EASTER.

Easter, what a day of peace and gladness! Each true Christian heart rejoices at the thought of this day. For on this day, nearly two thousand years ago, Christ rose from the dead. Two days before that Easter day, Jerusalem was in a great uproar. The Jews planned how they could slay Jesus, the Seducer, as they called him. Jesus, who in his infinite love toward mankind, relinquished his heavenly abode and humiliated himself so as to become man~yea to be our brother-the chief priests, scribes and the elders of the Jews

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conspired to kill. Wherefore did they kill him? Had He failed to observe the Law of God? No, this was not the case. For Scripture tells us that He fulfilled the Law as God had required. They crucified Him for other reasons. During our Master's lifetime, He healed the sick, the blind and the crippled. Many are the miracles that Christ wrought to establish Himself as the Son of God, the Redeemer of sinful man. His gospel the Jews refused to accept. Because of their unbelief, Christ rebuked them. This greatly angered them and they vowed to kill Him. 路Inexpressible was the torture He endured. His extreme pain and agony is too far beyond man to comprehend. Christ died an ignominious death, forsaken and despised by the Jews, yea, even forsaken by God His Father. Thus did Christ die! All this He suffered to release us, to ransom mankind from the bondage of sin, death and damnation. But Christ did not remain in the grave, no power could keep Him there. On the third day after His crucifixion, He gloriously rose from the dead, and triumphed over death, devil and hell. It was a peaceful morning, that Easter day. Mother Earth had put on her best garb, seemingly expectant of what was to happen. When at the dawn of day, Mary Magdalene and Mary, the mother of James, and Salome came to the grave, bringing sweet spices with them, that they might anoint Him. But when they came to the sepulchre, they beheld a young man sitting on the right side, clothed in a long white garment, and he said to them: "Ye seek Jesus of Nazareth, which was crucified: He is risen, He is not here! Behold the place where they laid Him." These were glad tidings for these women, too joyful to believe. Also for us these are glad news, for were Christ not risen from the dead, there would be no eternal life for us, no, we would- as we justly deserve--be doomed to suffer eternal punishment. But thank God, who in his unbounded mercy has otherwise decreed, in regard t o us. Peace reigned on earth on that Easter day. Heavenly peace everywhere! Do the same circumstances prevail today? Is there peace on earth? If you will but turn your face towards Europe, you will behold the great havoc this scourge of God, war, causes, and you will have an answer. Nearly all Europe is engaged iP a battle, the fiercest the earth has ever beheld. One nation is striving to destroy the other. One nation envies the prosperity of the other and schemes to subdue it. The earth resounds from the shrieks of the wounded and from -the moans of the dying. It is terrible to the sight to see these many thousands of men killed and wounded on the battlefield by this terrible blight, war. Large is the number

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of children that are deprived of their protector and supporter and are left defenseless. What accounts for this war and other plagues? It is the sin of mankind. This sin must be avenged, and is avenged through war. Although great politicians have for several years tried to find a way by means of which universal peace could be maintained, and although international conventions were held at the Hague to establish universal peace, it was all fruitless. For it is beyond man's power to abolish war. As long as man sins-and he will continue to do so as long as he lives-he deserves punishment. This punishment may be sickness or some other bodily affliction. When a nation is corrupt, one means of punishment is war. War, 路which in our modern time is considered barbarous, proves to be a good chastisment for such a nation. 0, that this scourge would soon be taken from war-stricken Europe and that yon Easter morn also dawn for the nations of Europe that they might learn the true Easter spirit! -W. '15

OBEY YOUR PRESIDENT. Our country is without a doubt the richest, strongest, and the most peace-loving of all nations. Taking into consideration the trying times it has gone thru, we can readily see that this is so. In the war of 1812 it was practically drawn into that bloody conflict with England. The Barbarian States on the Northern coast of Africa dared our country molest them after having robbed many of our best ships and making slaves of the sailors. In these wars and in all others it was the will of the people that they were waged, and there were good reasons for doing so. Today there is probably the greatest conflict going on in Europe that has ever taken place. Thousands and thousands of families are left destitute, and the suffering there cannot be described by the pen of man. These countries at war now are composed of the most progressive and Christian nations. But, we ask, how came it that they could do such a thing as to plunge into a deadly combat with one another? The reason is very old, it is as old as the existance of man. When one person sees another make more progress than he is making, h~ will struggle to reach him and surpass him, this finally ending in hatred. So it was between these nations. War was almost unavoidable. Now the people of the United States are nearly all direct descendants of these nations at war and at the outbreak of the struggle

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our good President Wilson begged the people to be careful in their speech, so that no ill feeling should be aroused. Has his request Just been granted? No, it has been shamefully misused. one instance: two men were walking down the sidewalk in one of our cities. One was a Frenchman, the other a German. They fell to talking about the war. The Frenchman sided with the French, the German with the Germans. Their speech became hotter and hotter, until finally it came to a fistfight. The result was, they both landed in jail. If these two men had followed the earnest entreaty of our President, would it have come to this? Therefore let us be careful in our daily intercourse with other people and obey our President. A. M. F. '16.

PROCRASTINATION. Procrastination is the thief of time. This fact so many people fail to realize. One will, during his life, meet many people, in all stations and callings, who are ardently pursuing their vocation. _ The duty that is laid upon them they try to perform to the best of their ability. This they do to serve not only themselves but also their fellowmen. People of this type are very painstaking in their ealling. The work they can perform today they'll not postpone until the morrow, they'll undertake the task that very same day and will not rest until they have accomplished what they undertook to do. Such people, through their conscientious work, gain the respect of their fellowmen. On the other hand, one will meet people that neglect their duty on the grounds, "There is another day coming; why should I work so hard today, tomorrow is another <lay and what I can't do today, I'll leave for tomorrow." To such people we wish to say: "Do not procrastinate!" For whatever you can do today, do not put off for the morrow. Who can tell if that next day will come for you. You may be ill and thus be unable to do what you intended to or you may have quit your earthly abode, never able to regain what is lost by your procrastination. Aside from this, each day has its special duty and needs your whole attention. No matter whether you hold a high or a low position, in each and every case you must be punctual. Take an example from men that have played a prominent part in history. Had they said: "Tomor.row is another day coming, why take it so hard today?" they surely would not have accomplished what they did. Columbus certainly would not have discovered America had he not patiently endured all hardships. Napoleon

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would never have conquered Europe if he had thought "Tomorrow is another day coming." No, he worked unceasingly from early morning until late at night. We know from history, his work was crowned with success. Now, this is a lesson for us students. One may find many a student that shirks his duty, saying: "Tomorrow is another day. Why should I attempt to do it all in one day? Take life easy while you 'are a student." No, it must not be thus. Do not put off till tomorrow what you can do today! For whatever you do today, you'll not have to do on the morrow. And a conscientious student will not rest ere he has performed the task assigned to him. And when he has done his duty he can be content with what he has accomplished. Let us therefore not procrastinate, but do today what we can do. w. '15. ~emlJota

IDlutantur.

S<n alten Beiten roar bm:! molt nod) nid)t fo gebilbet in ber ~riegl'.lfunft role (leute. ID?an fi:impfte bamall'.l meiftenl'.l mit ®tid)luaffen. '.Die ®olbnten roaren aul'.lgeriiftet mit $an3er, ~elm, Q3ogen unb ®djruert. '.Die ®djfodjt• reil)en rourben in einer bid)tgebriingten ID?affe aufgefterrt. ~aft ein jebe0 molf l)atte eine berfd)iebene ®d)ladjtorbnung. '.Die ID1n3ebonier l)atten bie foge• nannte $l)alan~auffteUung. '.Die ®o!baten murben ht einem fiingfidjen 5Bier• ecf aufgefterrt, fo bafi tion aUen ®eiten ber ~einb abgefJalten ltlerben fonnte. ~ine gana berf djiebene ®dJlad)torbnung l)atten bie momer. ®ie fterrten il)re ®olbaten in brei @i1U,lpen auf, unb 3\tJar murben bie stapferften auerft ben ~einben entgegengeftem. Bmifc'f)en ben erften ~bteilungen mm:be eine Oeffnung gelaffen, unb ltlenn bie erften gefdJlagen luaren, ltlurbe bie niidJfte ~bteilung l)erangeflll)rt; biefelbe bilbete eine neue ~ront. ~ie britte ~btei· lung beftanb aul'.l fdjledjtmn ®olbaten. . '.Diefelben murben nur im \guUe ber filot l)erangefiil)rt. &ine foldje ®djlad)trei'f)e 3u burdjbredjen etforbettt' grofie ®treitftnfte; barum fpielten bie &tefanten in alter Sett eine grofle morre, benn bie ®olbaten fonnten mit il)ren ®tofiluaffen gegen biefe nhfJt bicl au £1~ rid)ten. ~in ltliitenber &lefant ift befanntlidj dn gefiigrlid)er @egner. ~11'.l im 3al)re 281 ber Jl'onig $tJtt'fJu13 tion ~Ph1la gegen bie momer bot~ riicfte, gebraudjte er ~riegaelefanten. Unb a10 bie momer f<ton fiebenmal bergebHdj geftiirmt l)ntten, Hefi $t)tt1Ju\3 feine ~riegaelefanten auf fie lo\'3. '.Diefe0 megtc eine grofie mermitrung im romifdJen ~em, bafi fie tiollftanbig gefdjlagen murben. 3m S<a'fJre 1330 murbe bon mertf)olb ®d}mara ba0 ®c'f)iefi1:iulbet etfunben. filad) &rfinbung bel'.l ®d)iefipulber0 ftnnb c0 mit bem $tlriegl3roefen gana anberi3. ID?an flimpfte nidjt me'f)r mit ®tidJroaffen, fonbern mit @eroe(Jren unb fd)roeren

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@efdjill;ien. '.Die ffiitter, bie im 9JHtMarter eine grofie ffiolle fpierten, gaiten nidjti3 mef)r. '.Die Sl'ugel bei3 fdJltliidJften ®olbaten ftmfte ben friiftigften mttter aui3 ber ~erne nieber. '.Die murgen fonnten mit Sl'anonenfugeln bollig 3erfd1mettert ltlerben. mer jel;jige Sl'rieg gibt uni3 ein gutei3 meifpiel, ltJie fidj bie Sl'riegi3fiif)rung nod) melJt umgeftaltet f)at. '.Die m3affen, bie jel;it gebraudjt iuerben, finb gan3 anbmr ~lrt ali3 frilf)er. 2Cnftntt 5illurfma[djinen bienen Sl'anonen, unb an• ftatt }Bogen unb @5d)ltJerter bienen @eltJef)re. '.Die mobemften berfelben finb bie ffi?a[djinengeltJef)re. @5ie finb 3ur merteibigung bet ®djul;jgriiben bon gro• fiem SJ1u1;ien; benn ein @5turmangriff fann bu mit 2eidjtigfeit abgefdjfogen ltlerben. X-ie fd)ltlerften Q3efogerungi3gefdJiiJ;ie finb bie 42 ([en ti meter .l'ranonen. '.Die Sl'rupp B'irma fe.rtigt biefe @efd)ill;ie an. ~ilr bie meutfdjen finb biefelhen in bem gegenltJiirtigen Sl'riege bon grofiem morteil geltJefen. m3ie l)iit• ten ol)ne biefe @efdjii~e fonft bie ftol3en l)=eftungen bon 2ilttidj, SJCamur unb 2Cntltlerpen genommen ltlerben fiinnen? '.Die llnterfeebote unb 2uftfdjiffe finb audj erft in ben le1;iten 3af)ren bet• uollfommnct ltlorben. 5Beibc finb gefiif)rHdje Sl'riegi31tlaffen. 3fJr morteil beftel)t barin, bafi fie nidJt leidjt bcfdJiibigt ltlerben fiinnen. '.Die 2Crt ber l)=iif)mng ift audj eine gan~ anbere. 3n aiten ,8citen fam ei3 meifteni3 auf Sl'orperfd)aft her .\)cm an. '.Dai3 ,Peer, 11Jeldjei3 bie grofite Sl'raft unb ffi?annfdjaft befafi, roar ht ben meiften ~ttrren @:Sieger. S)eutigei3 stagei3 aber geben @5trategie unb staftif ben 2lui3fdjfog. '.Die '.Deutfdjen muffen in biefem Sl'riege faft beftitnbig gegen iibedegene @5treitfriifte fiimpfen. m3enn bie ~fffJrer ber beutfdjen 2lrmee nidjt fo bmdjnenb ltJiiren, fonnte man ltJof)l faum annef)men, bafi meutfdjlanb ali3 @:Sieger f)eruorgef)en fiinnte. '.Diefer Sl'rieg unter[djeib~t fld) bon allen feit 3al)rf)unberten gefilf)rten Sl'rlegen befonberi3 baburdj, bafi er iiufierft graufam ift. '.Der ,Pafi gegen '.Deutfd)lanb ift 3u grofi, unb aui3 bem @mnbe ltlerben audj bie gefangenen '.Deutfdjen aufi3 graufamfte bel)anbelt. mte 2!Uiierten f)aben aui3 if)ren Sl'ofonien bie ltJilbeften unb blutbiirftigften molfer ali3 Sl'ampfbriiber f)erange3ogen, bie bon Sl1ultur unb Q3Ubung nidjti3 ltJif[en. ffi?it biefen Q3arbaren mufi bai3 beutfdje molf l<impfen. @ebe ®ott, bn~ hiefer fdjrnflidje Sl'rieg balb beenbigt ltJerbe, unb bnfi bulb @eredjtigfeit unb l)=riebe ehtfef)ren. @ott ltJirb bie molfer, bie biefen Sl'rieg f)erheiAefiilJrt f)aben, efoft 3ur ffiedjenfdJaft 3iel)en. .\). @5p. '16.

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AUGSBURG ECHO.-One of the most notable things about the EC H 0 is the fact that the Norwegian language is never neglected in any issue. Norwegian articles receive their due in the February number also. "Women's Prattle" is a humorous little anecdote which might be brought to the attention of the committee on the high cost of living. We think that serial stories are hardly in place in a college paper. Interest must be very great in order to help the reader to remember the threa<l of the story, and it is seldom that we find a school magazine story that carries enough interest with it to warrant a "continued in our next". Exchanges are well taken care of, each paper being carefully reviewed.

One of the most read exchanges on our table is COT.1LEGE BREEZES. The cover on the February number is very appropriate to the season. The author of "Prepare for Peace" wishes to see our country give up the Phillipines, "for we cannot afford to hold the Phillipines at the risk of being plunged into a war with Japan." "The Modem Spirit of Social Service" portrays a thorough study of that subject. We must take exception to part of the article on"The Slavic Peril." The author asks for a better attitude toward the "Slavic nations" who are striving for a higher civilization. He condemns the attitude of Germany especially. Yet one must ask: Is it necessary for one nation to offer up as a sacrifice a part even of that civilization it has attained in order to allow another race to reach the level of modern civilization? We wish you success in your battle for intercollegiate .football.

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COLLEGE CH IP S literary department is well filled with instructive articles, among the best being, "The American Spirit" and "Our Nat ional Defense." "Alaska" is an article covering this important possession of ours from all sides. It is a relief to perÂľse your exchange column after reviewing the small notices so of ten met with in exchange eolumns. We wish to congratulate you on your numerous basketball victories. Call again! Our only.Pacific Coast visitor is the PACIFIC STAR. The February number arrived with a well balanced literary department, short stories, poetry, and essays being present in proper proportion. "One Good Turn Deserves Another" is a well worked out story illustrating this precept. We believe that such articles as "Jitney Service" and "The Earthquake in Italy" deserve a separate column. We like the idea of reviewing books that might be of interest to students. Altogether the STAR is one of the best school papers that we receive. H. S. '16.

COLLEGE NOTES. After diligent work, the students of our college were able to render a very pleasing Christmas Program. The following are the numbers: 1. Allgemeiner Gesang. Vom Himmel hoch, da komm ich her. 2. Gemischter Chor. Es waren Hirten auf dem Felde (Orgel : Paul Westerkamp) (Fr. Reuter) 2. Deklamation. Des fremden Kin des heiliger Christ . . . ... . . . A. Ehlke 4 . Allgemeiner Gesang. Herbei, o ihr Glaeubigen . .5. Terzett. Wer klopfet an . . Edn. Fritz, Lish. Reuter, E. Nitschke Alter Tiroler Weihnachtsgesang. <>. Oktett . Christnacht . . . . ... . ....... . .. .. . . . . . Alte Kirchenweise Heilige Nacht .. . . . ....... . . . . J. Fr. Reichardt, 1804 1. Deklamation. Christnacht . .. .-. . .. .. .â&#x20AC;˘ . . .. _.. . .. . ... .. .. J. Dysterheft 8. Organ Solo. The Holy Night ... .. .. . . . . . .. . . . . . . Prof. Reuter (Dudley Buck)

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9. Allgemeiner Gesang. Stille Nacht, heilige Nacht. 10. Maennerchor. Ich stehe an deiner Krippe hier . . . . . . Altes Weihnachtslied 0 Jesulein zart (Orgel, L. Grams, Klavier A. Koehler) (Muenchen, 1635) 11. Ansprache. Rev. A. J. Dysterheft 12. Allgemeiner Gesang. Der Christbaum ist der schoenste Baum. 13. Deklamation. 路Des deutsch-amerikan. Kindes Weihnachtsgebet .. Edna Fritz (Prof. H. Mosel) 14. Klavier Solo. Weihnachtsklaenge ..... . . .. .... .... . . ......... A. Falde (K. Zuschneid) 15. Gemischter Chor. Zu Bethlehem geboren . . .. Volksweise aus dem 17. f Jhrh. 0 Weihnachtszeit ...... . . ...... .. . . K. S. Hering Gloria (Orgel: C. Hinz, Klavier: A. Koehler, Blaeserchor) (G. Rochlich.) 16. Orchester. Christmas Echoes ..... .. . . .......... . . .. ... C. Brooks 17. Allgem. Gesang .... .. ..... . . . .. . . Sizilianische Volksweise. 0 du froehliche, o du selige, gnadenbringende Weihnachtszeit. Mr. J. W. Andrews, president of the American Guild of Organists and also organist of the Church of Divine Paternity, of New York City, assisted by the male and mixed choirs of our college under the leadership of Prof. Reuter, gave an excellent organ :recital on our new instrument, Tuesday, Jan. 26, 1915. The program reads as follows: 1. 2. 3. 4.

5. 6. 7.

Fourth Organ Sonata, Op. 65 ...... .. ..... Mendelssohn Allegro con brio-Allegro-Allegretto con maestoso e vivace. Serenade in F ........ . . ... ... .. . . . .... .... Ch. Gounod. Marche Funebre et Chante Seraphique .. . .. . A. Guilmant Mixed Choir: (a) .Es woll uns Gott g~naedig sein .. J. S. Bach (b) Wie Iieblich sind deine Wohnungen . . Brahms. (c) Chorus No. 4, from Deutsches Requiem, with Piano .and Organ . . . Passacaglia and Fugue . . .... . ...... .... . . . .... J. S. Bach Vorspiel, "Wir glaub~n. all" . ... .. .. . . . . ... .. . J. S. Bach Largo in G.. ..... .. ... ... . . ... .. . . . . ... . . ........ Handel

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8. Male Choir:

The stars and stripes .... . . .. . . Fr. Lachner (Acc. Piano and Organ.) 9. Second Sonata, op 77 ..... . .... . . . . . .. . . . ... . .... D. Buck 10. Song of Sorrow .. ... ...... . . . .. .... ... .. .. . G. B. Nevin (Inscribed to Mr. Andrews.) 11. Concert Study . . . . ... . . . . .. . . . . ... . .... .. . Pietro A. Yon The concert was a success. Considered from a musical standpoint, we would have to admit J. Warren Andrews is a perfect master of the "King of Instruments," the pipe organ. The deep thought secreted in some of the compositions of the great masters as Bach, Handel, Mendelssohn was brought out by him very pleasingly to even the less musically gifted individual. As for the choirs it probably would not be necessary to make a comment. We let the reader draw his own conclusions after reading what Mr. J. Warren Andrews stated in a personal letter to Prof. Reuter of our institution. From it we take the following excerpt: "I shall not soon forget your fine choir, for you are doing a great work in teaching those earnest young 'voices in their tight training. Their earnestness was most contagious and I caught the spirit of it and it did me good. J. WARREN ANDREWS. The following is the testimony of J. Warren Andrews concerning the quality of our organ to Wirsehing & Co., Organ Builders: Feb. 2,

1915.

Dear Sirs:I had the pleasure last week, for the first time, of playing an organ built with your new system of combination action-the organ in the Dr. Martin Luther CoUege, New Ulm, Minn. I thoroughly enjoyed it, as I felt at once in sympathy with the organ tonally and mechanically. Your adjustable combination system is most excellent, as it is possible to arrange one's registrat ion even while playing. With this system it makes little difference whether the stopknobs move or not. Advocates of both systems will feel at home by your arrangement. It is as perfect as any yet devised, and seems to be unfailing in its operation. I must not close without speaking of what is really the most important thing, the voicing, which I found most excellent. For an organ of this size, in my opinion, no better scheme could be devised, and the grading of the various registers up to the full organ in crescendo showed rare skill in voicing. I might write of specially beautiful stops, but the whole organ was so uniformly excellent that the whole would be ineluded before I had finished. The organ is

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really a most artistic affair and it is difficult to see where it could be improved, without increasing its size. The full organ is surprising as it is, with its most effective pedal. The action, too was very responsive. It woulrl have been sufficient for you to have looked into the faces of the audience to have seen their evident enjoyment. With best wishes for your future success, I am. Cordially yours, (Signed) J. WARREN ANDREWS

CATECHESES

Jan. 13. Die Flucht nach Aegyptenland: J. Wirth. Figuring Time: Miss L. Grams. Singing: C. Hinz. , Jan. 20. Der zwoelfjaehrige Jesus im Tempel. G. Meyer. Figuring time (Continuation): Miss L. Grams. Singen: (Fortsetzung) Prof. Sperling. Jan. 27. Das dritte Gebot: C. Hinz. Diktat: P. Spaude. Reduction of long measure: E. Kirschke. Feb. 3. Das vierte Gebot: Miss L. Grams. Aufsatz: .J. Wirth. Feb. 10. Das achte Gebot: P. Spaude. Aufsatz (Fortsetzung): J. Wirth. Addition of long measure: G. Meyer. Feb. 17. Beschluss der Gebote: E. Kirschke. The cause of the War of 1812: Miss L. Grams. Subtraction of long measure: C. Hinz. Feb. 24. Beschluss der Gebote (Fortsetzung) E. Kirschke. The War of 1812: Miss L. Grams. Subtraction of long measure: (Continuation) C. Hinz. March 3. Uebergang vom ersten zum zweiten Hauptstueck: Prof. Sperling. Results of the War of 1812: Miss L. Grams. Multiplication of denominate numbers: J. Wirth. Mar. 10. Der erste Artikel: Geo. Meyer. The Alabama Claims: P. Spaude. Multiplication of denominate numbers: E. Kirschke. After a very serious illness that seemed to want to get the best of l.t, and who was probably given up as a "Goner" was again doctored back to a normal state. What was it? Our band. Prof. Mosel administered the "pills", and all is well again.

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All the boys are glad and smiling when it comes to Birthdays. At least it was so with Prof. Ackermann's on the 11th of Jan. for the simple reason that they get a fair taste of "home-made" baking. The boys in turn presented him with a man's most useful article, a shaving-set. After standing a very long siege, our electric bell batteries finally gave out on the 21st of Jan. New ones took their place. On the 12th of February we were nearly "smoked out." The doctor tried his skill at putting a finishing touch to the young and old small pox germs. A process of fumigating took place, more than one boy "cried" over the strong fumes. The terrible war now raging in Europe has called for help for their wounded and sick. Uncle Sam is a ready "minute man" in all troubles, so he was called upon to answer a call from the Red Cross at this occasion also. Societies all over the United States are formed and are collecting for the good cause. An Englishman will collect for the Red Cross in England. A Frenchman for the Red Cross in France. We, being Germans, would materially help the Germans. So it was too. We were visited by two young ladies from Mankato, selling rings made of iron to aid the Red Cross in Austria-Hungary and Germany. The rings are made on the same style as those that were sold in Germany in 1812. They were sold at the price of one dollar apiece, a very small amount considering the good that dollar will do. Why not all buy a ring?

RESOLUTIONS OF CONDOLENCE.

Dear Prof. A. Ackermann:Permit us to join with you in grief. We offer you our sincere sympathies. The loss of your nephew we only can imagine; may G~d put far distant the day when that affliction shall come upon us! We reverence the spirit with which you have sacrificed all your professional and literary predilections. You did that for your nephew's sake, and the thought that you did it on his account must be to you a spring of satisfaction and consolation as hallowed as the grief you feel. The Student Body.

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Dear Prof. J. Sperling:We feel how weak and fruitless must be any word of ours which should attempt to beguile you from the grief of the loss of your sister so overwhelming. But we cannot refrain from tendering to you our consolation. We pray that our Heavenly Father may assuage the anguish of your bereavement, and leave to you only the cherished memory of the loved and lost. The Student Body.

ATHLETICS. BASKETBALL.

New Ulm H. S. 14. D. M. L. C. 17 The D. M. L. C. quint met the New Ulm High School on Jan. 12 and played an interesting game of basketball on the High School floor. The excellent teamwork of both sides made the game interesting as \fell as exciting. The score was so close all through the game that one could not tell to which side the victory would go until the whistle blew. The greater part of the first half was scoreless. But by their persevering efforts the college scored 2 field baskets and one free throw during the last few minutes of play. High School followed up closely and they succeeded in passing the ball through the much coveted hoop twice. Thus the first half ended with a score of 4 to 5 in favor of D. M. L. C. The second half was well seasoned 路with fouls; this was probably due to the strenuous efforts made by both sides. Tessmann scored 7 out of 8 free throws. The excellent guarding put our boys at an advantage and they kept the lead throughout the game.

The lineup:

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New Ulm H. S. Pankow f Peuser Kolander f Durbahn Tessmann c Lehmann Lau g Herzog Meier g Weddendorf Field goals: Tessmann 3, Kolander 1, Peuser 2, Durbahn 2, Lehmann 1. Free throws: Tessmann 7, Lau 2, Lehmann 4.

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D. M. L. C. 22 Morgan H. S. 50. On Feb. 20 D. M. L. C. met the Morgan High School at Morgan. The boys made a daring effort, but were somewhat handicapped by the waxed floor and the loose baskets. Morgan did heavy scoring during the first part of the game, but our boys finally got used to the floor and began to work to the front. The first half ended with a score of 37 to 8 in favor of Morgan. The second half opened with a splendid flash of scoring byD. M. L. C. but the margin was already too large, so it was impossible to gain the front. The final score was 50 to 22 in favor of Morgan. The lineup: Morgan H. S. D. M. L. C. Kolander f Dahms f Kempton 路 Pankow Tessmann c Ji1xsen Lau g Batteshell Meier g Berdan Field goals: Kolander 2, Pankow 1, Tessmann 4, Lau 1, Dahms 2, Kempton 13, Fixsen 6, Batteshell 1, Berdan 1. Free throws: Tessmann 6, Kempton 4. Morgan H. S. 19 D. M. L. C. 57 A returh game was played with Morgan High School on March 6th in the college gymnasium. It was a well played game throughout. The college quint did some excellent teamwork and clever shooting. Although the Morgan-five displayed a large amount of vigor, their inferior shooting was probably the cause of the onesidedness of the game. The Morgan boys deserve much crdeit for their gentlemanly behavior and the clean playing they did after they saw themselvesbeing defeated.

The lineup: D. 1\iI. L. C. Morgan H. S. Kolander Kempton f f Lau Dahms Fixsen c Tessmann Hard wig g Meier Pankow Berdan g Field goals: Kempton 4, Dahms 3, Tessmann 13, Pankow 4, Lau 5, Kolander 6. Fr~e throws: Kempton 5, Tessmann 1. H. S. Freshmen 12 D. M. L. C. Second 20 A preliminary game on March 6, was played between the High School Freshmen and D. M. L. C. Second. This was a closely con-

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tested game throughout. Both teams did phenomenal guarding on the defensive and clever teamwork on the offensive. In the first few minutes of play College Second by superior teamwork scored several baskets; they then took the defensive. Had it not been for two fouls, they would have held them scoreless in the first half. The first half ended with the score to 16 to 2. The second half commenced with everything in the Freshmen's favor. They succeeded in caging several goals in a short time. But College Second soon were aware of it, that the Freshmen had a new forward in the game and they again resumed the defensive and held them with five baskets. The final score was 12 to 20 in favor of College Second. The lineup: D. M. L. C. Second Freshmen Wentzel 0. Dougher f Beoger 1-2 f Ebert M.Dougher c Nitschke Kogge g Luehring Olsen g Sprengler Herzog 1-2 f Field goals: 0. Dougher 1, M. Dougher l, Olsen 1, Herzog 2, Wentzel 4, Ebert 4, Free throws: M. Dougher 2, Wentzel 3, Ebert 1.

D. M. L. C. BASKET BALL TEAM .

W. Meier, H. Sprengeler, H. Lau, P. Kolander, E. Pankow, W. Tessmann .

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ALUMNI NOTES. On Wednesday, December 30th, Miss Sophia Meyer and Carl Fuhrmann plighted their troth in the Lutheran Church at New mm, Minn., Rev. C. J. Albrecht performing the ceremony. The Misses Alma Fitzke and Frieda Hackbarth acted as bridesmaids, and the groom was attended by Max Fuhrmann and Henry Meyer. The Misses Esther Brinkmann and Minnie Schilling performed their duties as ushers. The groom graduated from this institution in 1912, and is at the present time Lutheran Parochial school teacher at Monroe, Mich., for which the newlyweds left the following Friday to make their future home. The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dietrich Meyer of New mm, Minn. The parents of the , groom are Mr. and Mrs. William Fuhrmann of Firth, Nebr. CHANGES IN POSITION.

Emil Jacob, of St. Paul, Minn., received a call to Greenleaf, Wis., and has accepted it. He is a graduate of 1912, of our institution. His first call was to St. Paul, where he was employed in the parochial school as second teacher, until Christmas. May his i;;uccess be greater in his new position. August Faubel, of Kenosha, Wis. was called to fill the vacancy of the former. Mr. Faubel graduated at this institution in 1913. His first call was at Kenosha, Wis., where he had charge of the parochial school as fourth teacher, until shortly after Christmas. We all wish him much success and hope that he will find his new place agreeable.

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Walter Sprengler and William Fuhlbrigge from the Northwestern College spent a few days with us before Christmas. Alfred Schweppe, also a student of the 路Northwestern College, was present at our Christmas program. Our Two Hundred Club has made all possible e:fforts to get some more conscientious and gifted students for this institution. Our efforts were not in vain. At the beginning of the New Year three new students enrolled: Miss Phoebe Haar, Loretto, Minn.; Walter Paffrath, Springfield, Minn.; and Herbert Schroeder, Goodhue, Minn. Rev. A. C. Haase from St. Paul, visited our institution on Jan. 6th. Miss Emilie Naumann from Goodhue, . Minn., spent the 13th of Jan. with her sister Hedwig. Reinhold Luethe visited his sister, Mrs. Rev. Horn at Eden, Minn. Jan. 15th and 16th. Walter Paffrath visited his parents in Springfield, Minn., Jan. 15th and 16th. Herbert Schweppe from St. James called on friends and former classmates (Sat. and Sun.) Jan. 23rd and 24th. At the request of Prof. Reuter, Paul Westerkamp from Truman, Minn., played an organ accompaniment for our mixed choir on the "Warren Andrews Concert'', Tuesday evening, Jan. 26th.

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The organ concert given by J. Warren Andrews of New York City was not so well attended as was expected. Some of those who attended the concert from outside points were: Rev. Westerkamp, Springfield; Rev. Wm. Albrecht, Sleepy Eye, Minn.; Rev. and Mrs. J. Dysterheft and Teacher Keller, Sanborn;路 Teacher Bussmann, Courtland; Teacher Schroeder, Goodhue; Rev. Koehler, Nicollet; Miss Alma Schweppe, St. James; Arnold Bergemann, Truman; and Albert Hohenstein, Loretto. Prof. Ackermann returned from St. Paul Thursday morning, Jan. 28th, where he was present at the funeral of a ten months old baby of Mr. and Mrs. R. F. Hoffmann. Rudolph Robeck from St. Peter, Minn., visited friends and former classmates Sat., Jan. 30th. Arthur Koehler visited his parents in Nicollet on Feb. 12th. Rev. H. Abelma.nn from Elgin, Minn., visited his son Ervin, February 17th. Mr. H. Luehring Sr. from Gibbon, Minn., paid his son Henry a short visit on Feb. 17th. George Keller visited relatives at Mankato, Feb. 20-22. 路 E. Kirschke, Klossner, Minn.; W. Johnson, A. Koehler and w. Hellmann, Nicollet; J. Dysterheft, Sanborn; H. Luehring and E. Penk, Gibbon; F. Loeschen and A. Meier, St. James; W. Paffrath, Springfield, visited with their parents a few days, Feb. 20-22. A. Gruber and Otto Fritzke visited relatives Feb. 20-22, the former at St. James and the latter at Seaforth. Prof. Fr. Reuter officiated at an organ recital in Sauk Rapids, Minn., Sunday, Feb. 21, afternoon and evening. Prof. A. Ackermann went to Red Wing, Minn., on Feb. 22nd, where he delivered a speech. Mr. John Meier of St. James and Walter and William Meier of Crete, Ill., visited Walter and Albert Meier, March 1st. D. Vehrenkamp discontinued his studies. He left for his home in Bangor, Wis., Fri., Feb. 26th. Prof. Sperling was suddenly called from his work Wed., Mar.10th by the death of his sister, Mrs. Mueller at Monroe, Mich.

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A!w'1)'s smile <7nJ. dl1J>e4r '11tase4wffli the en1'ttcti1t11tetrf

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Prof. (in reading Lincoln's Last Public Address: "Unlike a case of war between independent nations, there is no authorized organ for us to treat with."): "What kind of organ is that? "Geck: "Reed organ." Mops hat der deutschen Grammatik eine neue Komparationsform erfunden. Er steigert das Wort "dran" auf folgende Weise: dran, dranner, am drannsten. Elsie: "Nobody home bu~ the gas, and that's escaping." Kolie: "Where is it?" Jumbo sprieht immer viel von "Backpflaumen, Buttermilch und ne Julius." Was das wohl in der Elefantensprache bedeutet! Prof: "Was bedeutet das Wort 'Reis' in dem Liede: Es ist ein Reis entsprungen. ?" Sh - - f: "Es bedeutet so viel als stolzes Pferd." Student reading: "I was conscious of being asleep, and strove to rouse myself, but every effort redoubled the incarnate devil (evil.) Lehrer (in der Gemeindeschule zu einem Schueler, nachdem er ihn gezuechtigt hatte): "Weisst du, warum ich dich geschlagen habe?" , Schueler (schluchzend): "Weil Sie staerker sind als ich." Nosy and Mink went out hunting, and all the game they brought home was the Gehm they took along to carry the game home. Prof. (zu einem Stud enten, der auf eine an ihn gestellt~ Frage sich die Haare kratzte): "Waren Sie in Ruszland?" Knabe (zu seinem heimgekehrten Freund): "Wie befindet sich dein Befinden ?"

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"One of the many winter sports is slaing."-Mops's Simplified Speller. Eine neue Tonart ist erfunden worden. Sie heisst 'Bes Dur.' Sie hat als Vorzeichen sieben Kreuze und sieben "B" Vorzeichen. Krupp is going to get "pinched" for selling guns to the Russians and Turks. Lehrer: "Wieviele Elemente gibt es'?" Schueler: "Tausend.'' Lehrer: "Ach wa.<;, wo hast du denn das gehoert'?" Schueler: "Ja, mein Vater sagt immer: Dausend Element.'' :_EX. Rixe: "I saw her come out of the printing press (office).''

THE LOVELORN CONCERT.

PROGRAM. Overture "Von Ida." .. . .. . ... . .... Violin Solo by Schluck II. "Verlassen.'' .. .. .... .... ... ... . . . ... Bass solo by Geigerius III. "Nancy" ..... . . . . .. .. . .. Tenor Solo by Weindorfus noster IV. "Annie (Lawrie)" ... . . ............ . Violin solo by Cherrry V. "The Happy Bystander.'' . . .. Contra Bass solo by. Mops (acc. by Geigerius) VI. "Wo ist denn die Lydia'?" . .. . . . . . Baritone Solo by Klinkers VII. "Meta" . . . .. ... . . . . .. .. . . . . ... .. . Drum solo by Tessie VIII. "Wedding March" . ... . . ByThe Lovelorn String Quartet

Kritik ueber eine gelieferte Katechese: "Die Katechese war gut und trat freundlich auf ." Shine: "Gee, we got a lot to buck, all those unregular verbs.'' â&#x20AC;˘ Lehrer (in der Gemeindeschule): "Wer kann mir ein Instrument nennen, das die Zeit misst'?" Schueler: " Der Thermometer." Prof.: "Der Mars kann unmoeglich bewohnt sein, denn sonst haetten die Englaender seine Bewohner schon zu Hilfe gerufen." . Eine neue Lateinische Grammatik wird bald herausgegeben werden. Der Verfasser ist "Hermann der Fliegenfaenger.'' Lost-A Scotch terrier, by a gentleman, with his ears cut close. -EX.

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Wanted_:_A handsome Shetland pony suitable for a child with a long mane and tail.-E X. Lost-An umbrella by a gentleman with an ivory head.-E X. Prof.: (in der Psychologie): "Was ist eine apperzipierende Vorstellung?"' Elsie :"Eine Vorstellung, die apperzipiert wird." Prof.: "Dann waere auch 'der essende Knabe ' der Knabe der gegessen wird. Als unser Mops ein Moepschen war, da konnt er freundlich sein; jetzt aber brummt er taeglich und beisst noch obendrein.

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MISS L. GRAMS

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.D.M.L.C. C HINZ G. MEYER E. KIRSCHKE

CONTENTS LITERARY:

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To The Seniors (Poem)

Valedictory

Class History Class Prophecies Helen Keller Ein beneUlenswcrter Junggeselle

Out Camping Abschied (Poem) EDITORIALS: Give Y oi1,r Child a Christian Educati,on Zufriedenhe-it- Unzujriedenheit Patriotism Is A.ny Knowledge Useless? Vacation Exchanges College Notes A.lwmni Notes Local Notes Per Jocum

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l.UME 5

NEW ULM. MINN., JUNE 1915

NUMBER 4

TO THE SENIORS. Nothing without the Divine Will.-Class Motto. '' Nothing without Divine Will.'' How clear the words fall! In all that Ile will, be thou still; Yes, in all. Be it over paths strewn with sharp stones, Be it over green valley and hill, Only lay your hand, trusting, in His, For 'tis all in His Will. "Nothing without Divine Will." Ah, beautiful. thought! To know that His -Hand leads you still, Till the battle be fought. In all that you speak, act, or think, In pleasures, in times good and ill, This yoiir anchor, your stay, and your trust: " Nothing without Divine Will."

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VALEDICTORY. Honorable FacultY, kind friends, dear schoolmates, and classmates! The day, which we so often before have pictured in our minds, but wondered whether it would ever dawn for us, has finally arrived, the longed-for hour is at hand, our wishes are realized, we have reached the goal. When we entered here five years ago to prepare ourselves for our vocation, little did we think that those five long years -- as we then thought them to be - would so soon pass. And to-day while we stand at the threshold of entering a new field of action, we would, (were it not for the assurance that the path we are to travel hereafter is a blessed one) we would be reluctant to quit our present abode, despite the fact that college life is not, as so often pictured by many,. a place of continual enjoyment and comfort. But what does our vocation offer us'? J:s it that which we failed to find at college, or is it perhaps wealth and honor? Truly, these also are not to be found in our new vocation. Should anyone be prompted by them to enter this profession, he would, indeed, be disappointed. What is then the reason why we chose teaching as our calling if it is not for the purpose of accumulating wealth and honor? Each thoughtful young man will consider the motives that may induce him t漏 choose a certain profession. "What was your guiding motive?" You may rightfully ask. We answer, it was the love toward Him that first loved us, toward the children which He redeemed with his precious blood and an earnest desire to serve Him in His vineyard. But before we could enter this vocation, we needed an education, one which would enable us to take up our work properly. Thereupon we entered D. M. L. C. and under the guidance of our fait4ful teachers, received the education indispensable for our calling. To-day we leave here, ready to take upon us our new duty. But we cannot leave without bidding our Alma Mater farewell. To you, honorable faculty, we are especially grateful. It is to you that we owe our education. Five years of our lives have we spent under your care. Your untiring effort has instilled knowledge路 into us, so that to-day we may be able to assume the duties of our five year's aim. The conduct of your Christian life has been exemplary for our future Zife. Your perseverance will always be before us and induce us to follow your example. Our stay with you has been a delightful 0ae: and fondly will we ever think of it. We appreciate the kindness Y-0.n bestowed upon us, but acknowledge our disability of ev;er repaiying you. May God the almighty preserve your health and strength,

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1 that you may continue to manage the affairs of our Alma Mater. i the name of the class of 1915, I bid you farewell. To you, people of this community, we are especially thankful for 1e interest received frcm you. When we came here five years ago, e were strangers to you, but owing to your sociability, we soon betme friends. You have assisted us in many ways and shown us true iendship. For this we, the class of 1915, thank you. Also to you, dear schoolmates, we must say farewell. To-day we ~part from here, and no longer shall our voices be mingled with yours. o more shall we enjoy the joys and pleasures of college life with you. nd though our little disagreements at times had clouded our happi~ss and threatened to estrange us, yet it only tended to strengthen 1e bonds of friendship .-We extend our hearty thanks to the junior ass for the beautiful decoration, and hope that their senior year be ;tended by success. May they uphold the name of our dear Alma [ater. Dear classmates! We will now enter a new field, one where there ill be many obstacles confronting us. But let that not discourage ;, Should the burden become too ponderous, it will be relieved, if we ust our hope in the Lord of whom we have the glad assurance that e will not forsake us, for He says in His word: "I will not fail thee, >r forsake thee. Be strong and of good courage." And though the ture lies impenetrably before you, be not discouraged. Whatever y or sorrow it may bring, rest assured that it is only for your own 1ecial good, thereby thinking that nothing happens without the divine ill. We, dear classmates, must now part, perhaps never to meet again. he bonds that tied us so closely must be broken. We must each walk ir path alone, thorny as it may be. But you will not he alone, your ~st friend, Jesus, is with you. He will solace and comfort you in your ief and adversity. We must now follow the call of Him who says: "The harvest uly is plenteous, but the labore1s are few." But let us be faithful orkers and not hirelings. Let us faithfully discharge our duty, for 1is we owe to the world and above all to our Master. For the last time we are assembled here. No more shall we meet 1r recitations, no longer. shall we stroll in the college park, or roam rer the Camel's back, speaking of the past and of our high ideals in te future. Years will come and go and will obliterate many of our 1llege experiences, but our Alma Mater and the benefits derived. fro:m are too great to be so easily forgotten. No matter whether we ai:e remote or adjacent regions, no matter what may befall us on our urney thro life, it will always be with us. And whatever high statioll

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we may attain, it will primarily be due to our school, to it we must ever be thankful. Classmates, farewell! And should we be destined never to meet again in this world, our joy when we meet in the great beyond will be ever so much brighter, and tho reluctant we may be to part now, yet it must be, we must not linger, once more, dear classmates, farewell! J. w.-'15

CLASS HISTQRY. The English philosopher, Bernard Bosanquet, said, "What we mean by history is the 路 revelation of man's nature in action and intelligence." According to Bosanquet's definition of history, the history combined with the prophecies of the class of 1915 will be revealed now. The class of 1915 has a membership of six,~one lady and five gentlemen,-all being present on the occasion of their graduation. The different members of the class make their appearance in this history according to the alphabetical order. Miss Lillian Grams began to attend school at the age of five years. It was the Wellington Rural School where she received her first instruction. On account of distance and severe weather, she was not permitted to continue. At seven, she attended Fairfax Public School. Being taught in German and religious at the Lutheran parochial school of St. John's congregation for two years, she was confirmed in 1908. After her confirmation, she attended the public school again. In 1910, she was promoted to the first class in high school. She left high school, however, in order to enter Dr. Martin Luther College. On April 1st, 1910, she was enro1led as a student of this school. Being discouraged about the German (she often said it seemed like Hebrew to her), she decided to discontinue her studies at college. Hereupon she was admitted partly to the tenth and partly to the eleventh grade in her home school. Her object was to finish these two grades and then join her -elass in college anew, the following year. Her folks and the local pastor urged her to resume her studies at Dr. Martin Luther College. Quite unwillingly, she made the second attempt to take up a course at college. Miss L. Grams struggled bravely during the time of her course at this institution. As the Schiller-Shakespeare Society was organized last autumn, she was appointed vice president of the society, the office of which she held for two semesters. Mr. Carl Hinz, at the age of six, commenced going to public sch00J. After he had reached the fourth grade,_ his attendance at this s.chMl

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;ed for three years, during which he was enrolled as pupil in the Jchial school of St. John's congregation, Wood Lake, Minnesota. In 8, he was confirmed after which he spent another year in the public )Ol. Meanwhile, he considered the fact of choosing a vocation. made up his mind to go to college and take up a teacher's course. ;h the consent and support of his parents, he entered the Dr. Martin her College, New Ulm, Minn., in Sept., 1909. His diligence secured L a place of prominence, at school. In 1912, he was elected to serve in the D. M. L. C. Messenger as Per Jocum editor. In 1913, he : promoted to the editorship of Locals; in 1914, to the editorship of mni. From 1913 to 1914, he served the "Deutscher Verein" as 路etary. In a class meeting, 1914, he was elected president of the lent body. He was also a member of the various organizations. Mr. Erich Kirschke received his preliminary education at the Lutherparochial school of Zion's congregation in the township of Brighnear New Ulm, Minnesota. At the age of five years he began to md school, in which he merely received instruction in religion and nentary German. At the age of seven, he was so far advanced that was able to be enrolled as a pupil of the public school in the same nship. In this school, he remained till 1910. In the' same year, was confirmed. Since his father was a teacher and his brother in ege was preparing to become one also, Mr. Erich Kirschke chose teaching profession. He selected Dr. M. Luther College for his )Ol, where he might prepare himself for this vocation. His wishes e in accordance with those of his parents. Accordingly, he entered Dr. M. Luther College, in Sept., 1910. Without any interruption discontinuation of his studies, he remained five years at this school. Another member of the class is Mr. George Meyer. In the year 9, at the age of six years, he was sent to the public school in town ::ramilton near West Salem, Wisconsin. Being a bright pupil in the 1lic school, he, nevertheless, discontinued his attendance there and 1ed a little group of pupils attending the Lutheran parochial school :lt. John's congregation at Barre Mills near West Salem, Wis. He , then ten years old. After a thorough instruction in the principal ts of the doctrines of our Christian church, he was confirmed. Since had a longing for a higher education, 路he decided to enter a college. er mature deliberation, he finally selected Dr. Martin Luther College )rder to acquire a higher education. So he left, at the age of six1 years, his home for New Ulm, Minn., in Sept., 1910. He took the teacher's course and continued his studies without any intertion. During the time at College, Mr. G. Meyer rendered the college 路er remarkable service for a length of three years. The first year !iis journalistic ~areer, he acted as assistant business manager; the md year as business manager; the third year as local editor. In

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May, 1914, he was elected secretary of his class. During the summer, 1914, he taught in the Lu theran parochial school at Wisconsin for two months. Mr. jPaulus W. Spaude commenced to attend school at the age of sf!ven years. It was the Lutheran parochial school of Zion's congregation in Corinna township near Annandale, Minnesota, where he received his elementary educat ion. After having acquired a fair knowledge in the fundamental branches of English and German, he was confirmed on Palm Sunday, 1906. He was sent afterwards to Day's Public School, which he attended for two consecutive winters. His parents determined to send him to a .school where he might be given a higher education. On account of various circumstances, however, he remained home. Since he had an inclination towards the teaching profession, he desired to become a teacher. His parents complied with his wishes and gave him the necessary support. In Sept., 1908, he entered :the Dr. Martin Luther College, New Ulm, Minnesota. Being there a short time, he was compelled by a contagious disease to discontinue his studies. After New Year, 1909, he resumed his studies at this institution. Without any discontinuation, he pursued his course till 1912, when a slight change took place. In Oct., 1912, he accepted a call to Wellington township, near Fairfax, Minnesota, to act there as a vicar in the Lutheran parochial school of Immanuel's congregation. For six months, he continued teaching in t his school. ln April, 1913, he was given a position as t eacher in Grenwood town near Loretto, Minnesota, where he was active for two months. The following autumn, he took up his studies again at Dr. Martin Luther College. During his last years at college, he was a member of the "Deutscher Verein" and of the SchillerShakespeare Society. 路 He took active part in its work. For several months, he was a representative member of his class in the eommittee of this newly organized society. He also lent his aid to the D. M. L. C. Messenger in several literary contributions. Mr. Jacob Wirth received his preliminary education at Heinrichshof, Galicia in Austria. At the age of six years, he was enrolled as a -pupil of the "Volksschule" at Heinrichsdorf. He imigrated with his parents, in his early youth, to the Unit ed States, and settled at Eagle River, Wisconsin. Here he had the pleasure to attend school again. After continuing public school a.ttendance for two winters, he was admitted to the confirmation class. On Pentecost, June 3, 1906, his confirmation took place in Christ's Church at Eagle River. Being aspiring for more lmowledge, he thought it quite appropriate . to attain an intellectual training at a higher institution. After he had the promise of his parents' support, he entered the Dr. Martin Luther College, New Ulm, Minn., in the fall, 1909. As he was strenuously fighting his way through college, he was called in 1912, to Wood Lake, Minnesota, t o

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d the rod in the Lutheran parochial school of St. John's congreon. He consideringly accepted the call and taught from October 912 to March 15, 1913. From April 17, to June 23, he accepted the 1rship at Nicollet, Minnesota. Next autumn, 1913, however, he .med his studies at college, in order to complete hi.s course. In il, while teaching school yet, Mr. J. Wirth was elected Alumni editor he college paper, D. M. L. C. Messenger. As the "Deutscher Ver, was re-organized in the last quarter of 1913, he was chosen vice :ident of this society. In May, 1914, when the Messenger staff in regard to the concerns of the paper, he was promoted to editorhief of the D. M. L. C. Messenger.

CLASS PROPHECIES any people lay a great stress upon hecies and dreams; in this respect, agree with the Englisb. poet, :espeare, when he said, "He hearkens prophecies and dreams." The of 1915, no doubt, has a few ictions to which its members wish .ve heed. iss Lillian Grams will begin to i school at New IDm, Minnesota . .vill be engaged in teaching, perhaps, me year. Since this profession re!S individual fitness, adaptability, taste, she will think that she will >c able to fuifill these requirements. will not remember that she had and memorized the proverb found er German school reader, "Es ist kein Meister vom Himmel ge1." In 1918, she will apply for ission to the Illinois Training School forses, Chicago, Ill. Upon entering school, an up-to-date course in retical instruction and practical 1ing in nursing profession will be ed to her. After three years will ' elapsed, she will receive a fine suitable position in Immanuel >ital, Winnipeg, Canada. This will promising field for Miss L. Grams. some reason or other, she will leave Canada, in 1928, tn order to dwell warmer region. She will set l!P 11ew home at Lexington, Kentucky,

where she will he known as Mrs. C. Gabrieli. Mr. C. H.inz will find the study of theology more congenial than that of teaching profession. Next September he will pursue the collegiate course, at Concordia College, Fort Wayne, Ind., for three years, whence he will take up the ministerial course, at the Lutheran Theological Seminary, Wauwatosa, Wis. After finishing this course, he will then be given a position as missionary among the Apache Indians, at San Carlos, Arizona. Here his stay will be eight years. On account of his great enthusiasm for mission, he will be called to Africa by the Board of African Missions to labor there among the Kaffirs. His station in this wild country will be Boma in the Kongo State. Since the climate is not healthful to every white man, Mr. C. Hinz will be compelled to leave Boma, a place that had become dear to him. He will then return to the United States, in poor health. After having taken a rest of six months at bis father-in-law's home, Cincinnati, Ohio, he will attend the Lutheran Theological Seminary at Maywood, Ill. in order to obtain the degree of Bachelor of Divinicy. Having this title conferred on him, he will accept a call to the University of Chicago, where he will act as professor of Dogmatics and New Tei;tnment

THE D. M. L. C. MESSENGER Greek. At this institution, he will remain many years, imparting theological knowledge and writing books pertaining chiefly to his missionary work among the Indians and Negroes. Mr. Erich Kirschke will enter upon the proscenium of his teaching profession in Sept. 1915, at Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Here he will teach the first and second grade. The following year, he will be promoted, since the congregation will call a lady teacher to teach the primary grades. In 1920, he will be invited to accept a position as teacher of the St. .Tohn's Parochial School, Chicago, Ill. This place he will retain for several years. Since he has an inclination towards music, he will desire to study music exclusively. In 1929, he will resign his position, and take up the study of music, at Chicago. Having become familiar with the music of German and French musicians, he will migrate to Germany to have Bach, Beethoven, Mendelssohn, Schumann, Wagner and others imparted to him. At the Royal Conservatory (Fuerstliches Konservatorium) in Sonderhausen, he will study harmony and organ, under great teachers. After having a fair knowledge of German music, he will go to Paris, although opposed to the French. Here he will take up organ and cello studies. In 1935 he will appear formally for the first time as a concert organist and cellist. After the first concert tour will be passed, Mr. E. Kirschke will be invited by Czar Nicolaus II. of Russia, King George V. of the United Kingdom of Great Britian and Ireland, and Sultan Abdul Hamid of Turkey, to play before them. In 1940 he will return to his native country and settle in New York discharging his duty as professor of music, at the New York School of Music and Arts. In Sept. 1915, Mr. G. Meyer will begin路to embark in the teaching profession at Kenosha, Wis. He will distinguish himself as a successful teacher. During hiG summer vacations, he will attend the Summer Sessions at the Normal Schools,

Whitewater, Wis. and Kalamazoo, Mich. History of Education, Philosophy of Education, and Primary Methods will be his special studies at these institutions. After completing another course of three years at the Valparaiso University, Valparaiso, Ind., he will be entitled to the title of Master of Didactics. On account of his high standard of education and ability, he will be chosen superintendent of the common schools of Wisconsin, a position which he will hold for ten years. Since the public schools are lacking of religious instruction, which is the indispensable part in education, he will reenter the service of the Lutheran parochial school. St. Matthew's congregation at Port.land, Oregon will ask him to accept the position as second teacher. Mr. G. Meyer will follow his Master's call immediately: firstly, on account of the merit and importance of the teaching profession, and secondly, on account of the scenery that he will see on his way to Portland, Oregon. This position he will retain for an unknown length of time, which future will determine. During the time of his teaching, he will show a philanthropic character. Mr. P. W. Spaude will leave his parental home Sept. 1, 1915, for Lincoln, Nebr., his field of activity. Here he will wield the rod for a number of years. Besides teaching, he will take up a correspondence course in German and Short-Story Writing, offered by the Home Correspondence School, Springfield, Mass. During the summer months, he will attend the Summer School Sessions at the Kansas State Normal School, Emporia, Kans., for six years. In 1925, a new field at Tecumseh, Mich., will be open to him. He will accept this call and remain here for twenty-five years. During this time, he will be asked to comply with the wishes of many Lutheran congregatio.ns in Wisconsin and Ohio. After wellgrounded considerations of these facts, he will stay at Tecumseh. In 1945, he will be engaged in the journalistie

THE D. M. L. C. MESSENGER eer. He will conduct an educational fodical known as the American School 1rnal. As journalist he will make a ) to Germany to study the common .ool system of that country, in order stimulate Americans to improve ir schools. Upon his return from rope, he will be elected principal of ,r th High School, Minneapolis, Minn. 1960, however, he will resign his ;ition and be wholly concerned in ! business of journalism. \fr. J. Wirth will accept a call as .cher of the Lutheran parochial school meroy, Iowa. Here he will teach ;h great success for two years. In L7, he will take up elective studies, English and German Literature, .lian, Spanish, Geology and Archaeoy, at the State University, Berkely, lifornia. After he will have acquainthimself with the study of antiquities, will, with the necessary aid of the •iversity of Cal., journey to Italy, do research work near the places .ere Herculaneum, Stabiae and Pomi.i were located in the ancient time. ! will remember his Alma Mater >ecially in sending a large collection

of antiquities. After five years of diligent work, he will return to the United States. On his way home, he will visit the renowned volcanos, Cotopaxi in the Andes mts. in Ecuador and Popocatepetl in Puebla state in South Mexico. In . 1927, he will travel to various Lutheran institutions and lecture chiefly about the beautiful scenes of the countries hP. traveled and about his research work in Italy. In 1930, he will be invited to accept a position as professor at the Columbia University, New York, but this position he will not accept. On account of the manorial living in the South, Mr. J. Wirth will obtain a large plantation in Louisiana and be engaged there in cotton and rice raising. The history and prophecies of the class of 1915 is a pa1-ticular history dealing with the past and future. It is based on plain facts and mere possibilities. In regard to its character, it resembles the German poet, Goethe's, autobiography known as "Dichtung und Wahrhdt" (Poetry and Truth). P. W. S. '15.

HELEN KELLER Some of the most humble, disadvantaged people have, through .eir incessant endeavors, achieved wonders, and have elevated themlves to a high plane of proficiency. Let us consider Demosthenes' 1nditions. His. father left a large sum of money to him. His guarans sought to defraud him of it. At the age of seventeen he brought lit against them himself and won. Through this suit he was encouraged ' study elocution. Circmnsta:nces were unfavorable for Demosthenes. is lungs were weak, his· pronunciation faulty, and his appearance and anners awkward. Demosthenes saw and felt these obstacles and rove to overcome them. He would go out to the seashore, put pebbles to his mouth and then practice the difficult pronunciations of the reek letters. To overcome his awkwardness he would stand before mirror and there practice various gestures. Thus day after day he ruggled on, depriving himself of all the pleasure others were enjoying,

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until he succeded. Think of all the difficulties and hardships he was forced to undergo. During his first attempt at oratory, he was hissed at by the audience, was ridiculed and sneered at; and now he is considered the greatest Greek orator. Demonsthenes achieved his fame under extremely difficult circumstances. But the one who won fame under a more trying situation is Miss Helen Keller. Miss Helen Keller was born in Tuscumbia, a little town in the northern part of Alabama, June 27, 1880. For nineteen months she enjoyed life like all normal children. She observed the flowers and trees, heard her mother's voice and the birds singing. In February, 1882, she was deprived of all these pleasures. She was the victim of a severe fever which left her blind and deaf. Helen, not hearing a sound, could not learn to talk. Thus she was doomed to be deaf, dumb and blind. Imagine yourself in such a condition; not able to hear mother's dear voice, to tell her of all your troubles and unable to converse with your friends. Furthermore, think how gloomy life must be without sight. All the beautiful sceneries in Nature would remain hidden mysteries, the faces of father and mother could never be seen. These two great misfortunes seem trying enough, but Helen was also speechless. Early in life she noticed that she was different from other people. Although blind, she noticed that her mother, in conversing with her friends, did not use signs but would move her mouth instead. She was often allowed to place her fingers on the lips of her mother when talking. She would try to imitate the movements, and, failing to utter a sound, would kick and scream until exhausted. She was, otherwise, a strong and healthy child. Although deprived of her sight, she was a happy and playful companion. Helen's favorite play-mate was a little negress. They could be seen together continually. Helen must not be pictured as a quiet child. She enjoyed pranks as well as her negress friend. They enjoyed cutting out p<l.per dolls, and, after they were weary of their work, would apply the scissors to their curls. During their play a merry voice could be heard ringing out clearly into the air, this was the voice of the. little negress. The other child, Helen, would not utter a sound, but show her joy by facial expressions. Later, a great desire to express herself grew within her. She continually struggled to make others understand her, but all attempts failed. Finally her parents became aware of this struggle and tried everything in their power to release her from her painful situation. At the age of six her parents took her to a Doctor Alexander Graham Bell of Washington, D. C., who gave them information about schools and t eachei s for the deaf and blind. Through Dr. Bell, Miss Sullivan wa_s sec1碌路ed as Helen's private teacher. The work Miss Sullivan had before her was by no means a:n ea~y task, nevertheless she succeeded. Miss .Sullivan would }Dlace. an ob1

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:t into Helen's hand and let her play with it for a while; then she would ~II the name of the object into Helen's hand. This spelling game !len would imitate until she succeeded to spell the word correctly. this manner 路she learned the more simple words. But, alas! Helen l not know that each article had a distinct name. This barrier, hower, was also broken down. Miss Sullivan would place an object inone of Helen's hands, while into the other one she would write the me of the object, at first slowly, then more rapidly. Thus Miss Keller 路uggled on in the dark, until step by step, she pushed herself to a loftier ight. At the age of twenty she was admitted to Radcliffe College, without ndition. Miss Keller has studied French, German, Greek, Latin, !mentary algebra, geometry, Greek and Roman history, some modern ;tory, and freshman rhetoric. These studies she had taken up in her eparation for college. At college she studied sophomore English, mposition, the history of England, a course in Milton, a course in e Bible, one in government, one in Schiller, Lessing, and Goethe, d one in Horace and Terence. Is it not wonderful that a deaf, dumb d blind girl has taken up such difficult subjects, and succeeded? It irly makes us shudder, merely to think of taking -up these subjects th our eyes and ears normal. The question would naturally arise everyone, "How did she accomplish this?" We ascribe it to her ergy and firm determination. At college, Miss Keller attended classes like all the other students. te knew the professor was lecturing on an important subject but failed hear a sound. Here Miss Sullivan can1e to her aid. She would ell the most important points into Helen's hand and when Helen me home, she would put them down in Braille for future study. This ct shows us that Miss Keller's memory must have been well trained. )r her to be able to keep in mind the many, many very important lints seems miraculous. What did Miss Keller do when the examinations were held? She lied upon her memory again. She would study over the points which e had taken down during the semester. Her semester examinations, sting three hours, were written in a room by herself in the presence the Dean of the college. She used an ordinary typewriter to write !r examinations. Miss 路Keller has used a typewriter since she was ~ven years old, and she understands it thoroughly. Some, no doubt, will be under the impression that Miss Keller is ill speechless, but she is not. Through intensive, never-tiring prac!!e she has learn('1d to talk :ind can be fairly well understood. She ts perfected her organs of speech to such a degree, that at the present me, she is able to give lectures. Were we to spend a single day in the dark without observing our

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surroundings, were we to close our ears and not hear, we should be utterly discouraged. Not so Miss Keller. To her a day is but a short time. She is extremely fond of her books. Miss Keller can feel the letters as rapidly as we can see them; nevertheless, she reads but half as fast as we do. Reading is not the only thing Miss Keller finds pleasure in. She also enjoys taking a stroll with her friends and teachers. During the stroll her companion tells her of the surroundings as they pass, whereupon Miss Keller is able to get a vivid mental picture from the descriptions. She also enjoys "seeing" a good play. She goes to the booth and gets the main points. During the play she is given constant help by Miss Sullivan. Miss Sullivan spells the proceedings of the play into Hel~n's hands. She can therefore follow up the play as fast as any other person. After the play she is allowed to feel of the actors' and actresses' faces and costumes, thereby gaining a more vivid picture of the play. After her recreations she goes back to her work, with new vigor and determination. Is this deaf, dumb, and blind girl not a wonder of the twentieth century? Are there any of us who could keep up our courage, were we to grope in the dark for our education, without hearing a sound, as is the case with Miss Keller? No, not one! The courage and vigor with which Miss Helen Keller works upwards is insuperable and should serve as a stimulus to spur our endeavors on to accomplish as much as is within our ability. L. G. '15.

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CS:inft \uoIJnten in WHnnef ota brei Q3auernfiifJne mit if)rer WCutter. 2l:fiel3 ging gut, unb ein <0treit 11Jar unbcnf!iar. Seber \1Jat mit bem 3ufrieben, \1Jal'.l if)m bie illhttter gab. \.J1ad1bcm bet iilngfte noUialJtig gel1Jorben mar, forrte bai3 12anb ge• tent 11Jerben. 't>ie 3mei alteften befomen ndJt3ig m:crer, unb bcr fiingfte befam ein• Qltnbert311Jan3ig ~mer, nieH er bie WCuttcr ernalJren muf.lte. '.tla mm ieber feinen eigcnen \.l3fo!J {Jutte, mome aucf) ein ieber fein eigene\3 S)au\3 f)afJen. '.Der ~eltefte ging beim .s)au5bau am befcljeibenften .;u m5ede, unb bel'.l• \Uegcn mo Hen mit unfere 2l:ufmerffamfeit aitf if)n ricf)ten. Um red)t biHig 3u bauen, grub er mtf bem f)iidJftm merg, ben er befaf3, ein grone\3 ~ocf) in ben ®runb. Ueber biefel'.l ~od) legte er fiinf bil'.l fed)B Q3retter, bie er nod) tion 3u S)aufe mi.tgebradjt lJatte, unb bebectte fie mit :Ilung unb alferlei @eftraucl'.1; nut an einer <0telfe 1ief3 er eine fleine Def[mmg, bie nur fo grofl \Uar, baf.l ein WCann fidj mit ill1iif)e foum btttdJ• brUcfen fonnte. 91aiiirHdj \uar eo nun gan3 bunM in fciner .\)iitte, abet er meinte: ,,\illo311 fome cl'.3 benn audJ in meincm S)a11fe IJell fcin? 2ejc11 fmm id) ll' nic()t, 1111b %mfter hiiirben mcin ,pauo im ~~inter nur t>iel falter mnc9en."

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'.Diefer gute SBauer \.l(amen£l Suliuil hlar gan3 ungef)euer ftatf. '.t al3 6e1uie0 r, inbem er feine Stof)len auf etnem groflen 5.IBagen, an ben man fonft '-13ferbe fpannt, e1bft nadj .s)aufe 3og. '.Diefc fdjaufelte er burefJ bie f1etne Deffnung ob en tm '.DaefJ mb arbeitete fie nadjf)er in bie f)tnterfte ~ere feiner .s)onle. ®µtiter faufte er fidj inen .s)anbµffug. ::Da er nodj feine 'J)ferbe {Jutte, !Job er if)n auf feine ®ef1ulter unb ,ing feiner .s)eimat 3u. ~U13 er an bie fleine @spur gelangte, bie bon ber ~anbftraflc u feinem .s)ofe fiif)rt, hJarf er ben l_J3ffug bon ber 0djuftcr unb 3og fiefJ fogfeicfJ eine ~urefJe naefJ feiner 5.IBof)mmg f)inauf, bamit er bei ')(adjt bie @spur gehJifl nicf)t ber1affen fOnnte. 5.IBenn unfer Sufhtl3 3ur @?tabt hJoffte, um fiefJ bie notigen ~ebem3mitte1 3u aufen, muflte er ben 5.IBeg auf 0ef1uiterl3 maµµen antreten. ~htf bem .s)eimlnege raf if)n cinftma113 fein lj)aftor, ber H111 fogleidJ freunbltdJft fragte, ob er nicfJt mitaf)ren hloffe. ,,\.l(atiir1icfJ bod), hlenn idj gut genug bin," antttJortete Suliu13. Unwuegl3 fomen fie in ein munterel3 @efµriicf1; bcnn Suliul3 hJar f1eute gut cmfgelegt. Der l_J3aftor fragte: )ffiie gefiirrt el3 SfJnen benn ga111; afleine in Sf)rem neuen .s)eim?" D .s)err ".13aftor, antluortete Suliul3, bail ift (lerabe fo, hJie iefJ mir bal3 frfJon lunge 3'af)re gehliinfcf)t f)abe. Scf) f)ab' rnir aucfJ ein 0d;hlcin gefcfJlacf)tet. '.Da{I f)ab' dj rnir an bie '.Decfe iiber ben Stof)fenh,auf en gef:iingt; bort fcf)neib' idJ mir immer fo 1ie1 auf einma1 {Jemnter, hJie mein WCagen cl3 berfongt. ~Heil, \Uail icf) nodj f)aben nufl, ift eine )Jrau. '.Die foifte aber bei mir )l)ohnen hlte eine' .\1'onigin. @sic fOnnt' 1e11 ga113en ~ag auf ben .stol)len fi±Jen unb brcmcf;t' )l)eiter nicf)tl3 1,11 tun, am 3hleimctI m ~ag ein menig bom 0djtticln ab3uf d1neibcn unb fiir midj unb ficfJ 3u bra ten. ~1ber, ~err l_J3aftor, miff en 0ie, icf) 1Jabe nodj rein 143ferb, unb hlenn icf; fcin 1.j3ferb l;abe, ann ie{J gan3 gelnifl nirgenb£l cine )Jrau auftreiben. \Hun IJabe idJ ben 4)errn .\roIJenbiidjer, bet bie blefen l_J3fcrbc berfouft, um ctn l.j3fcrb gefragt. <Er f)at ba 3mei .iferbe, bie mh: 3iemlidj gut gefaffen. '.Dal3 eine ift ein feh1e13, fcf)ttiarz,eil ~ier, fiir 1al3 hJiH er /,meif)unbertunbfiinfaig '.DoUaril; bail geftlnt mir. '.Dal3 anbere fief)t cml3, 113 IJiitte mun if)m {Jeifieil 5.IBaff er b bie ~ugen gefpritt, aoer fiir biefel3 rum er nur iinfunbacfJt3ig '.DoHarl3. 3'e±Jt meifl idJ nidJt, \1Ja£l icIJ tun fofL (ginen <Staff mufl ie{J 1ann natiirlid) audj bauen. 3cfJ fann flauen fiir filnfaig '.tloffaril ober fiir f1unbertunbiinfaig. metbe @?tiiffe finb gerabe fo gut. ~oer, hliffen <Sie, .s)err l_J3uftor, 11Jenn id1 iir fiinf/;ig '.UoHarl3 oau', bann mufl id) in ben .\Boben ge'f)en mie bei meinem .s)auil. ~enn ie{J fiir f)unbertunbfiinf3ig bau', bann fonn iclj iiber bem SBoben bleiben. '.Dal3 nufl id) mir nod) tiicfJtig iiberlegen." 5;Jierauf fagte ber \.l)aftor: ,,3ft eil bcnn ricf)t aiemlidJ einfam fiir <Sie, hleil @?ie fcine Beitungen 1efen, nid)t redjnen unb ttidJt cf1reiben ronnen? 5.IBenn 0ie nur (efen fOnnten, hliirbe icf) Sf)nen etfo~e SBiiitter frei nie{Jicfen". '.Da fu{Jr 3uliuil bofe unb beleibigt auf: ,,ffiecf)nen? Sm lnee{Jnen ommt mir feiner naf)e. 5J~ed)nen f)abe idJ fe{Jr gut fOnnen, am icf1 in bie ®cf1u1e ging mb ief?t fann id) immer nod) 3ufammen3ii!Jlen. l.JJ(uftipfi3iere11 fann ic!j audi fefJr eliiufig. ,81ueimal 31uan3ig ift adJt3ig. '.Ual3 111eifl icfJ gan3 genau. '.Dail · 2efen, )err l_J3aftor, bail foffen 0ie mir aucfJ nodJ fleibringen. 3cfJ hlerbe mir cin fC{JhJcin£l- . ebeme\3 .\Dudj faufen; · ba fdJreiben !Sie mir bann bail ~L ~. ~. {Jinein. '.Dail 1uirb rie 3erreiflen, unb idJ fonn ei3 hnmer mit mir f)aben." ~Hi.I ber l.l)aftor 3u ,Paufe anlangte, niitigtc er ben Suiiul3, bet i1Jm ~benbbrot

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au ef[en. Suliutl bHeb aucf;. ctr mufl cinen si3i1rcnf;unger gef)abt f;abcn. (fr bcr; fcf;fong niimliclj 'brei grofle 0cfJUff e!n 5rnrtofjc1n gn113 nffclnc. 'T'cr l_pnftor\lfrau lit c\5 ge\nifl gan3 angft uno bange gehJorben. 91acfJ bcm CS:f[cn fagte ber l.j.\ aftor: ,,)ffiir miid;ten geme morgen fdJfocfJten, aber 1uir f;aben nicfJt genug ,Pilfe, nm unfcr griifJtcil 0t1J\1:Jein 3u banbigen. Sl·iinnten ®ie un£l nidjt bieffeicljt cin \1:Jcnig bef)iilfficfJ fcin, bi1'3 e\'3 menigften\3 gcftocf;en unb aufgef)i:ingt ift?" ,,®e1uif3 boclj, ba\'3 tu' idJ fcf)r gerne," fLlgte S'uliu13, ,,abet id) mu[l erft 111et11C ,,2tnftalt" mfofcfJCltjU[J) lJOlcl1. 5Die mufl id) ~abcn, fonft bin idJ nicf)t tiie1 fti:irfer, afo anbm ~cute audJ [i11b of)tte bie ,,~lnftn!t". Scf) ltlerbc fie bann morgen mitbrhtgen. " ~{113 ,Su1inl'3 fertig hlar, nadJ ,S)aufe 3u gef)en, frgtc er 3ef;n ::Dofforil auf bcn '.;tifcfJ filr ben 'J,3aftor. 5Der '()aftor meigerte fit'f), ba£l @cfd;enl' an3unefJmen, ether S:ulht\l brang barattf: ,,lffiemt @3ie nidJt\3 bon mir ncf)men )UoHen, bmm mm icfJ aucfJ nicljtil mcf;r bon ifJnen 11auen." @r 3ilnbete fcinc '13feife cm unb iuonte gcf1en. eiclne 2.lugen funfelten. '.t'a rief ber ~aftor: ,,~ieber 9JCcmn, entfdJttfbigen E:·ic miclj i 5ffienn ®ie io ftel)e11, bht icfJ gerne bereit, ;:lf)r @ef cfJenf an3ur.cf)men. jScinb[d;aft foH nidjt 311:Ji• fd;en un\3 fein." ~ierauf iuurbe Su1ht13 bern'f,Jigt uni:> ging nacf; ,\)aufe mit bem mer< fprccf;cn, am niicljftcn Zag bcim 0cfJlacf;ten 3u l)elfen. ~m niicf)ftcn morgen, ef)e bcr \.:[.laftor 11odj anl'.l 2fufftef)cn bacljtc, ftanb S:uliu\'3 fdJon mit feiner ,,Wnftalt" bor bcr '.tiirc. ~1£1 affc\3 3um 0cfJfod1ten fertig mar, IUCljte Sul\ul'.l fcin grof3e£l ill(eff er nod) ein \uenig, ftacfJ ba-3 ®dJttiein unb 3og c£l bann ganb aHeine mit feiner ,,2l:nftalt" in bie S)til;e. 2(m 2lbcnb, a113 aUe£l boffenbet mar, unb bie 5IBilrfte unb 0dJinfen 3um maucf)em fcrtig \'Daren, fagtc .;:\'uiiul'.l: ,,,Perr \.l3nftor, 1ef2te ITTacf)t ift mir etltla\3 paffiert." ,,~£3 ift bod) nidJt ctltla femanb in i'f)r ,Paul'.l eingebrocf;cn, C0ie 311 uernubcn?" fiet 'ifJm ber 113aftor in bie mek ,,S)1ein, nein, aber nod) et\ual3 tiic1 0cf)limmere£l," antmortcte S:uHul'3, ,,bie mtiubcr 'f;iitte icfJ fcljon fdjncfl gemtg f]inaul'.l gemorfcn. ~5r1J IJatte mir 11amlicf; einen guten ?Ermmen gegrabcn, unb mar gcrabe bamit fcrtig gcmorben. ITTun ght{]ett mir ba etnclje 0)Jii2bttben bet unb ltlrtrfen mir ficuen 0tinftiere f;inein. 3'ei2t fonn icf; mir mieber einen neuen grabcn. 3'0J f;abc bal'.l 5illaff er l.lerfud;t, aber el'.l 1ui1f mir nic'f,Jt mel)r fcf1med'en. '.J)en neuen mnmnen \uerbe iclj abcr '.;tag nnb ITTacfJt mit tier 0t{)rotflintc ueluac!;en." ,,'.I'la\3 ift abcr eine 91iebcrtradJHgfeit, bcrgleicf1en bie @efcf)icljtc nicfJt 3u tJcr3cicljnen l;at," triiftcte H1n ber ~'aftor. @egen ncun l1f1r macljte fidJ 3'u1iul'3 auf ben 5IBcg naclj feiner ?Eube. 'TiocfJ I;eutc tnof;nt ber gute unb 311fricbene Suliul'.l in fciner ,piil)Ie. 5IBer fein S)au\5 fe[]cn \nifl, braud; t ibn nur bmm 311 fragm; er Ht gerne bereit, iebem fcine 5IBo1Jn• ung 3u 3eigen. ~r ift ni:imlidj fcIJr ftol,3 auf feine gan3e 2cben~ltleife. 113. 03. 2L '16

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OUT CAMPING

School having closed, and my brother Alex and our chums Al and 10rty not working, we planned to go camping. On a Sunday after)On we four Alex, Al, Shorty and I drove out to Beaver Creek, about ,yen miles from town, to find a suitable site for our camp. We deded to place our tent on a little knoll surrounded by a few trees and )out sixty feet from the creek; which was about thirty feet wide and om two to seven feet in depth. On both sides of the creek were bluffs ;veral hundred feet in height and densely wooded. On our return , town we decided to go on Tuesday and remain until Saturday. Al as to drive us out with his team. After we had waited for what seemed almost an eternity, Tuesday ially arrived. Having received permission to go, Alex and I hurriedly arted to get our things together. We were so excited about going tat it did not seem necessary to take much clothing and provisions ong. We took a small supply of potatoes, bread, coffee, and sugar. ach of us had one blanket. We wanted to lead a regular Indian life. Just while we ate dinner, AI and Shorty arrived with the team, touting: "Hurry upJ we don't want to be all day in starting!" We 1stily put our things in the wagon, said goodbye to our parents, and 路ove away, cheering and singing. About two o'clock we arrived at the chosen place near the creek. he only possible way to get over the creek at this point was to cross i the trunk of a tree which lay over it. We unloaded our provisions, id, while I carried them all across, Alex and Shorty put up the tent, id Al took the team back to town. I had picked up the last things, re blankets, and was about half ways across, when Alex and Shorty, wing chased a squirrel into a hollow stump, called for the dog Dewey, horn we had also taken along. When I heard them ca11, I went as st as I could, for I well knew that when once he started to chase any iimal, it was impossible to call him off. Dewey must have thought tat I intended to run him a race, for he ran all the faster, and, bump,g into me, knocked me sideways from the log, and with a loud cry and grasp for the log I fell into the water, which wa~ about six feet deep ; that place. After coming to the surface and getting the blankets 1t of the water, I heard Alex an<l Shorty shouting to me not to get 1e blankets wet. "We might as well sleep in the creek as in those lankets," Shorty said. "No danger of your drowning sleeping in these," I replied, getting 1gry that they wanted to blame me fer having fallen off from the log. At six o'clock we had the tent finished, and just as we started eat-

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ing supper, Al drove up on his bicycle. "How's the camp?" he called out. "Fine", we answered. It soon grew dark, and as the mosquitoes started to bother, we went into the tent and by the light of a lantern we played cards. After playing several hours we grew tired, blew out the lantern and retired. About four o'clock next morning we arose, and while Alex and Al prepared breakfast, Shorty and I went out to set fishlines. The rest of the day we spent in roaming about in the bluffs. Although our store of provisions was not great, we found it possible to keep them from running lower, as the farmers in that vicinity do not pen up their chickens; the garden vegetables also were ripe. Radishes, carrots, peas, beans, onions, and turnips could be found in large numbers. The next day Al and I went for a hike. We walked several miles along the creek and then climbed a high hill. Arrived at the summit, we sat down to rest. While we were sitting there, Al pointed down into the valley on the other side of the hill, shouting, "Look at those fellows down there! I wonder what the deuce they're trying to do?" At first I perceived nothing, but when Al pointed again I could make out two men creeping along on their hands and knees in a ditch. After they had crept some distance they stopped and remained very quiet. Then we saw several small pigs which were running about near the ditch. All at once one of the men leaped out and grabbed a pig by the hind legs. At the same moment we saw the farmer who owned the pigs come over a small hill, and he seeing them cried out: "Hey! what are you doing here? Let that pig alone! Stop!" As soon as the man who held the pig saw the farmer, he said something to his companion in the ditch, who leaped out, grasped the pig by the front feet, and, turning, they ran with the pig between them. Seeing them run, he followed in pursuit, brandishing a huge club. 1-Ie steadfastly gained and would have caught them, had they not suddenly, bursting through ' a small hedge of bushes that stood on the edge of a steep bank, rolled down head over heels about twenty feet and so gained quite a distance. In the fall they had dropped the pig, which ran back up the bank again. The farmer, evidently not caring to go down at the same gait as the two men had gone, stopped, and, after threatening them with all kinds of punishment, went back over the hill again. But as they kept on running until they were out of s1gl1t, we started on our way back to camp. The next morning Alex and Shorty left camp on a "foraging trip", as they called it. Al and I went fishing. In a little while we had caught three large trout and seven good sized suckers. At camp we cleaned them and waited for Alex and Shorty. Finally, getting tired of wait ing, we went in search of them. We had gone about a mile, when1 seeing a branch of the creek flowing in another direction, we follGwed it . ~11 r1 d D-nhr A 1 n nllf.ld rYnT .,,....., on d

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out! I'll bet it's just lousy with them. Too bad I haven't my hook td line here." "We haven't any time looking for fish," I answered, "we have to id Alex and Shorty". "Well, I'm going to take a look anyway." He started to climb )Wn to the bank, which was about fifteen feet high. Several grapenes, hanging down the bank, made the descent easy. "Oh! Look at them," he cried when he had reached the water: "It's mck full of trout." Seeing that I had started to walk away, he called it: "Wait a minute, I'll be there right away." I turned and watched 1m clamber up the vines. He was within about three feet of the top, hen, with a slight tearing sound, the vines began coming down." "Come 3re! Quick!" he cried. He started in to climb, calling for me to come 1d help him; and-after pulling down about thirty feet of vines with1t having moved from the spot-he stopped and gave me a scared 1d beseeching look and dropped down into the water. "Hellup! Aah"! hen I heard a loud splashing. Fearing that he would become tangled 1 the vines, I stifled my laughter and ran forward to help him. ut the current, which was very strong, had soon swept him down stream ime distance, and he was already pulling himself up Âˇon the shore. He irew himself on the ground to rest, but on hearing me burst out laugh1g again, he regained his lost breath and strength in a moment. Leap1g to his feet, he made at me. "Wait a minute. I have to go back to i,mp," I cried. Turning around I ran as I had never run before, for well knew he could run a trifle faster than I. But his wet clothes must ave held his pace back somewhat, for after running a short distance e stopped, and I likewise stopped. "Why didn't you hold me?" he tid. "You didn't have to stand there laughing, did you?" Just then Alex and Shorty came up and saved me the trouble of taking up some excuse for not having helped him. "Who threw you in the creek?" they asked; "Shut up! Who asked you , for a song?" "Look at these," replied Alex, holding up two chickens, which 1ey had bought for sixty cents a piece. "Hurrah!" cried Al, forgetting is anger. On telling Alex and Shorty about Al having fallen into the creek, bout the race afterwards, they started to laugh. ~ Even Al joined in ow laughing louder than the rest of us. When we arrived at the tent re all took a swim except Al, who said-: "I've enough creek water in ie to float a battleship." During our preparations for supper, we saw ,lex's sister drive up to the creek, with the team. She had come to g~t s. The time had slipped by so fast that we had forgotten about going ome. Alex helped his sister across the creek and we all sat down to eat. â&#x20AC;˘,.,,.. <:1mnPr wi:> h::i.cl <'.hi<'.kfm. onions. uotatoes. carrots. anfl turnins. cooked~-~

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together. It made a fine stew. We also had bread and coffee. The trout and the suckers which Al and I had caught, we wrapped in wet leaves, put them on the red coal, and covered them with ashes to bake them. After supper we tore down the tent, put the dishes together, and piled everything into the wagon. After giving the camp three loud parting cheers we drove away. About nine o'clock we arrived home, and after telling our parents of some of our adventures, went to bed happy but very tired. E. P. '16.

(Unfcrn Wiitm:icnten 'geroibmet.) 1l1ocl) einmn1 lnflt ein 2ieb crl'Iingcn ~ul'.l uoHcr 5Z3ruft mit fro{Jcm 9.nut, S3aflt'il unil bcr 2!1mn [)'later bringcn, 5.ffiic mar fie nnl'.l bodJ ftetil fo gut. 5Z3eim <ScfJeiben 'f&rnen tuir erft tenncn 5.ffiail cil filr ~reunbe l)eiflt: fidJ trennen, :DocfJ fingt dn 2icb uon ~eqen.Ogrunb (5'.iJ mifbci:t audJ bic ®cfJcibcftunb'. 'Die ~reunbfdJnft, bie toir {Jier gcfcl)loff cn, @sic fei cin mnnb filr 2cbenil3dt, :tile 2dirc, bie mir {Jier genoff en, ~ilft unil feHift iiuer'e fdJhlerftc 2eib; Unb bcinc ~iifJC1t, bcinc ®iifber vie iiµµ' gen ~1tC11, beine jSelber '5Dnil aHeil 3eugt u.on @ottcil streu :Ve[f' grofle @Ute tunlidJ neu.~eUt hJol)l ! ben ®tau 3ur 4)anb gmommcn 91od) einmcrl ernft 3utilcrgefdjaut, Unb mirb baf.l ~cq glddJ fe1Jr !Jctrommen ~cur fcft nuf feine .pilf' gebaut. ~r ftil)rte um'l in fcine ®ege, 0'.r 3eigt mtil aucfJ bie ~ueitren @3tcge, ~ft aud) bad ~er3 3um ,Bagen uon: vod), ~lma Wcater, nun Ieu' mo{Jl! Unb ift'a in feinem ~at befd)iebcn, 3fJr stcurcn, bie hJh 1Jicr umint, '.Dnf:l bicil bte strennung lft lJicnicben, ')(ur kine stritne nacfjge·meh1t. ..~uf ®ieberfcl:J'n" in S)imme11'.l1JO!Jcn, D lnflt bici.l ~bfcfJiebl'.ltuort bocfJ ftcfJen, S-0\'l ftiirft 3ur ~MJeit fcft bie .s)anb U11b ~cint bm 5llicn in~ .SScirnatirrnh.

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EDITORIALS

Give Your Child a Christian Education Dr. Martin Luther said, "We find people wh; serve God in strange ways. They fast and wear coarse clothing, but they pass blindly PY the true divine service of the home,-they do not know how to bring up their children. Believe me, it is much more necessary to give attention to children and to provide for their education than to purchase indulgences, to visit foreign churches, or to make solemn vows". Here are many, many Christian people, especially parents, even to-day that are

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similar to those living during Luther's time, in regard to a good Christtian education. Christian education is the education of, for, and by Christians. It is that education that Christian parents give their sons and daughters to prepare them to lead a Christian life in their own Home, in Church, and in State. Christian education given in a genuine Christian school is, in its true sense, wholesome and of very. great value; it cannot be overmuch estimated. The prime importance of a child's education, therefore, is that it should be given a good Christian education which, in reality, prepares for the sole aim of every Christian, i.e. the salvation in God, and for right and useful living on this earth. The question arises now, where shall Christian fathers and mothers obtain good Christian education for their youth? In a Christian school, especially in a Christian parochial school, they can secure such educational training for their children. Without reai Christian schools and higher Christian institutions, all rightful undertakings, energy and resolutions would soon become languid and spiritless. Christian schools are to-day the principal agency to secure and disseminate Christianity. In general, a Christian school may be compared to a power-house; it .prepares .pupils for ministers, teachers and co-workers for both home and abroad. At home, all men and women who have been well educated in Christian schools will always lend their assistance for the furtherance of Christianity; they will be active in their own homes and congregations. All activities and strength of the Christian Church consist in their laymen that are so trained in Christian schools. Our country is well equipped with Christian schools and Christian teachers. Why not send your child to such schools for the sake of a complete education? If you speak to Christian parents in regard to Christian schools and Christian education, you will always find the same reasons, though varying in some cases, for sending the children to such schools where religious instruction, the foundation and the characteristic of a Christian education, is not imparted. Not a few people seem to justify themselves in saying that their children, especially the sons, must have a good, thorough education in various sciences, elementary subjects, etc., as a preparation for later walks in life. Some people, however, are of the opinion that one Sunday School period during the whole week for a certain length of time, say three years, for a child's education in Christianity is sufficient. Some parents and, sorry to say, even well educated people who are, or rather want to be, leaders in church matters, believe that a course of two years,- -they call three or four months a year,- of religious instruction in a parochial school is enough. Others t hink that Church is but of minor importance; therefore they send their children to the public school, the idol of the American people. It would be a

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fferent thing if religious instruction were imparted in our public schools. These parents have not the right perception of a good Christian lucation. They do not know what is beneficial for their soul's salvation. hey should consider, however, that youth is a period of temptation. othing is more desirable than that children should become good, honest ~ople. In order to teach a child to resist temptation and become such man, it must be morally, especially religiously, influenced by a good hristian education. The best religious influences must, therefore, ~evail in a Christian institution. If parents would only give this fact most serious consideration, they would not overlook the Christian aining for their children, offered by so many Christian schools of our ·eat nation. They should consider, too, that an education is incomete, that there is a defect in education when religious instruction is trtially or meagerly imparted in schools. Education is complete hen it contains the essential part, - the religious instruction. No hristian parents should lose the opportunity to secure a good Chris~n education for their children. Christian fathers and mothers should timate the value of this educational advantage of mankind. A child · today who fails on account of the misconception on the part of its trents in regard to a complete education according- to the Christian andpoint will all his life time, feel the loss and lack of a good Chris~n education. It will be a cause of unavailing regret to the parents, future life. The result of the irreligious education in the public schools of our mntry is plainly shown every year. Recently, •about three hundred ipils of a high school in New York went on a strike, refusing obedience ·wards their principal. In another, similar case, a female teacher signed her position on account of misbehavior and disobedience on Le part of her pupils. These instances will suffice to indicate the poor sult of an incomplete education due to the want of religious instrucJn. Do not believe that the best advantages and the broadest preLration are to be found in secular education. The real and proper tlue of an education lies in a good Christian education. Therefore, _e development of a Chrisitan character through a good Christian lucation should be the highest aim of education. P. W. S. '15.

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,3ttftiebett~eit- Uu3nftiehettl)eit. ®ef)en ttih: f)eute f)iniibet nud) ~uto)lu. ®u6 ftellt fid) un6 bu bot Wugen? G:in Si'rieg, bet feinel3g(eid)en nod) nie gefef)en l)nt. ·5ffin6 ift mof)I bie Utfmf)e biefe0 SMegel3? @nt oft f)i:irt mun, bufi 9Mb, ~ubfudjt unb ·macf)e bie Utfud)e feien. ®o• f)et abet bet SJleib, bie ~ubfud)t unb bie lllncf)e? ®arum ift ~nglanb neibifdj? ®a• ntm lllufiinnb f)nbfiid)tig unb Btnnftcicf) rnd)fiid)tig? '.Die ~Intluort nuf biefe Brage ift feine nlI3u fd)mierige. '.Die berfdjiebenen ffi(tidJte, IUeid)e '.tleutfd)Innb. beftiegen, ttioten eben nidjt AUfti'eben mit if)tem 206. ~1tglanb, bol3 eine f)etbottagenbe ®tel• Iung unter ben ®eitmMJtcn hme f)ntte, fnf), ttiie bol3 f l e i n e '.D e u t f cf) l a n b empor1Uud)6. ~6 fal), role '.tleutfcf)fanb olimtif)Iicf) ouf eine f)i:if)ere ®tufe bit ~nt• \uicMung gelangte. ~ieiiibet murbe ~nglanb un3ufrieben. '.Diefe Un3uftleben• f)eit ttiutbe geniif)tt, bil3 enblidj groflet SJleib entftanb, roelcf)er bann bitelt Aum Si'tiege filf)rte: mei ffiufilanb finben roit .pabfud)t. ffiufilanb mar nicfJt AUftieben mit bem BefUnnb-, bo6 es befafl; e6 roonte mef)t 2anb l)nben. ~{ud) Branfreid)6 ffiacf)e be• mf)t auf melter nicf}t6, nl13 auf Un3ufrieben[Jeit. '.t:iel3 melter oul33ufiif)ren, roiire uiof)l nicfJt ni:itig. S'ebodj, um AU erfaf)ren, uiie Un3ufriebenf)eit bie .Que!le ober ber Urfprung gnr t>iefen ~ober6 ift, f)oben mir nid)t ni:itig, bi6 nnd) ~uro)la AU gef)en, um unfm metrod)tungen · an3ufte!len. ®ud)en ltlir nur einmal @runb tmb Urfod)e t>ieler ®treite, bie fid) in unfmr nticf)ften Umgebung abf)lielen. '.Die Urfadje bet meiften ®treite, bie etma unter fleinmn \j3arteien aul3brnfJen, ober aucf) AlnifdJen ein;elnen $erfonen ftattfinben, Hegt barin, bafl eine \j3ortei ober l.l)erfon nid)t AUf rieben ift mit if)rer ®tellung gegeniiber onbeten $arteien ob er l.l)erfonen. '.Dn eine f)of)erfte• fJenbe \.l)artei mciften\3 mef)r llledjte befi12t al~ eine minber ltlicfJtige, fo ift lei2tm bo· tilber mnufrieben. ®ie rota biefelben llled)te befif2en. mefommt fie biefe nicfJt, fo fud)t fie fold)e burd) ®treit on fid) 0u bring en. '.Dn6 @egenteH t>on Un3ufricbenf)cit ijt ,8ufriebenf)eit. ,8ur meranfcfJattlidi· ung biene '.Deutfd)lanb. '.Deutfcf)lanb, me Icf) ein fleine6 2anb mar bod) '.Deutfd)lanb unb ift e6 nud) f)eute nod). '.Deutfd)lanb fof) bie gri:ifimn ffi(iid)te unb bmn mor• teile. -Pat '.tleutfd)lanb fidi nun f)inreifien laf[en tion 91eib unb ' Un3ufrieben(leit? ~at '.Deutfd)lanb berfttcfJt, fief) burdj ®offengettJalt bie motteile anbem ffi(ad)te an• 3ueignen? @icf)on nl13 bcr Shieg tior ber stiire ftanb, fud)te '.DeutfdJlonb nod) ben \5tieben AU erl)alten. ~{! mar AUfrieben mit bcm, ba{l e{l befofl, unb moHte in ~ric• ben meiterleben. ffi(and)er ttliltbe mof)l fogen, bafl '.tleutfdjlanb bmlt{l uuf einer fef)r f)of)en @itufe ber (fotluicMung ftanb unb be6[Jalb audj Urfnd)e genug [Jutte, All• frieben 3u fein. Ueberlegt man iebodJ, meidJ etne grofle 9)(enfd1enmuffe '.Deut~dJ· fonb AU erniiI1ren l1ut unb IUic menig ~nnb il)m f)ier3u au 5.Berfilgung ftef)t, fo f.onnte man ltlof)l UtfndJe finben, bie '.Dcutfcf,Jlnnb au Un3ufrieben[Jeit l1iitte fiif)ren f011nen. m3ir finben uber nidJt\5 bcrnrtige\3 in 'Deutfcl)Ionb. · m3ie fidJ icbocfJ hie Un3ufricbcn(Jcit nidjt nm bci einer groneren .!Bo(fl3mnf[c 0

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finbet, fonbern aud) bei cinJeinen l.]3erf onen igren (;!in3ug f)iilt, fo tut biel3 audj bie Bufriebenf)eit. 5IBie fdJon uorf)er angebeutet, glht ea im menfcfJHrfJen 2cben uer• fdjiebenartige 0teHungen unb 0tiinbe, f)of)e unb niebm. '.Da ift 3. Q3. ber Q3auern• ftanb, ber 2ef)rerftanb, ufttJ., bia f)inauf 3um Sl'iinig ober ~aifer. 5IBie 3eigt fidJ nun ,8ufriebe11f)elt hei ben ein3efnen? 91ef)men mir al\3 Q3eifpieI ben 2ef)rerftanb. &inem Bef)rer ttJinft nidjt l)(eidJtum, G:f)re, gemiitHdJe\3 2eben, u. bgI. Q3efdjeiben• f)eit ift be£! 2ef)rer£! fdJiinfte ,8ierbe. lll:n ein gemiitlid)el3 2cben ift im 2eIJrerftanbe nidjt 3u benfen. ~er ~ef)rer ift nidJt nur bon neun Uf)r uormittaga bi\3 bier lUJr nodJmittag\3 befdJiiftigt, ttJie gar oft geurteilt 1nirb, fonbern er !Jat ll{r(Jcit uon friif)er Wtorgenftunbe bil3 fpiit lllbenbl3. lllber gerabe biefeil ift e\3 audJ, bm3 bcm 2ef)rer 2uft unb 2iebe gibt. '.:Dmm f)at er nodJ bie 2tufgabe, SNnber 3u eqief)en. 5IBeidJ einc O:reube bereitet if)m bod) biefe\'3. .s)ierbm:dj n.ierben aHe (fotbcf)rungen in ben .5in• tergrunb gefdJoben. '.Der 2ef)rer bentt nicfJt cinmn1 baran, bu~ er el'.l irgenbttJic be[f er f)abcn fonn. ctr ift 3ufrieben mit feiner lll:ufoabe. lllef)nlidj, ttJie bem \legrerftonb, gef)t el'.l audJ nnberen 0tiinben. ~in ieber 0tunb !Jat feine 0dJatien[citcn. lll:ber ebt folcfJer, ber mit jeinem 0tunbe 3ufriebcn ift, iiberfieIJt biefc. ~r fin bet ftcW O:rcube an ber ~rbctt, bic ilJm 3ugettJiefen ijt. ~r fennt nm: bie \lidJtfeite. 5IBie ift aber mm ,8ufriebcnl)eit 3u edcmgcn? Bufriebenteit liifit fidJ nicfJt burd) ,8unr unb 0treit erfongen. 'lf ngenommen, (fogfonb IJJiirbe gettJinnen. 5IBiirbc fidJ (;!ngfonb bann 3ufrieben geben? O:iir cine fur3e Beit ttJllrbe biea uieHeidjt ge• fd)e!Jen. ::DodJ ttJiirbe el'.l nidJt a1!3u fon(;e bancrn, fo ttJiirbe el'.l ttJieber u113ufdeben fein. 5Beiege finb ja genugfam uorganbcn. Sn wie uiel l.j31tii3,en f)ut ~ngfonb nid)t fdjon Q3efi~1mgen. Sft e\3 3ufrieben? Q3il3 ie!Jt nod) ni:dJt. (1fJen[o gefJt c\3 audJ ruqm[iidJtigen 14)atteien ober 'ij}er[:men. S)aben bie[e fidJ burdj 'Streit eine lJiif)ere 'Ste He erttJorben, fo finb fie nil~t 3ufriebe11 mit bem, ball fie befommen 1Jaben. Q)ei foldJen fJelf3t ell ge\uiif)niidJ: 0o \Ji:el am bet \nebenmunn gift, fo ui:cl gelte i:dj audJ. ®oldJC 'j3erfoncn unb Q3olfcr ttJerben meiften\3 nlcfJt e(Jer 3ufrieben gefteUt, Dia HJnen aHe\3 genommcn ttJi:tb, unb fie nun ge3\1Jungcn finb, mit il)tem \lo\3 3ufrieben 3u iein. 5IBof)l fann eine l.j3erfon eben[o uieI gelten al~ HJr \.)(ebenmann. '.'.Dodj erfongt fie biel'.I nidJt burdj @streit, fonbern nur burdJ ~lci.f3 unb '.;treue in ber lll:tbeit. 5IBo• burdj fJat ~mtfdjfonb eine fofcfJ f)of)e 0tufe meid)t, bu fl ell jei2t \Jon unbmn 9J1iidJ• ten beneibet ttJb:b? \.lCidJt burdj 'Streit. '.Deutjdjfonb {Jut O:leifl ange1um1bt, um fcin Q3efittum uul3 0ubeff ern. '.Duf3 '.DeutfdJfonb\3 .5eer auf einer foldJ f)of)en 0tufe fte1Jt, 1)iingt bon bem ~ieifl unb ber '.;treue ber ~{rbeit ab, bie getan ttJurbe, bie\3 ,Biel 3u emidjen. '.teutfdjlanb {Jat bie ID1ittel, bie igm 3ut Q3erfiigung ftunben, treu au\3• genutt. '.DeutfdJlanb ift olfo burdj '.;trcue unb ti'1eif3 emporgettJud1fen. @so finbet man uudj bei bem ~in3elnen, bu fl er burdj biefe (~igenfdjuften 3u einer lJiifJeren @3te11e gefongt. 5IBofJ1 ift fJei foidJen \ferf onen uudj ein @5treben uorIJunben, ba\3 IJieffeid)t uon ?JCeibern ull'.l lllt0ttfrieben!Jeit be3eidjttet ttJirb. Sebodj unterfdjeibet fidJ bie-8 0treben uon U113Hfreibenqeit. Un3ufriebenl)eit will ftern etttJaa erreidJen, ol)nc lunge barauf 311 ttJurten unb oIJne fief) redjter ?llieife barum 3u helUerben. ~13 fclJit. bem Un3ufriebenen an ®cbulb unb ~ul3bauer. Si'ommt ba\3 gcftecfte Biel 11idJt nadJ bem erftcn 5Eerfuct)e· unb of)nc tJief W?iif)e, fo fucfJt bie U113ufrlebcnIJeit fidj beffen mit

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@enndt ,;u bemadjtlgen. '.tlagegen ift bal'S €3treben, bal'S fidJ bei bem ,Bufriebenge• ftenten finbet, mit @ebulb unb ~ul'Sbauer begleitet. ~I'S finbet fidJ bei foldJen Wen• fcqen fetn 91eib, feine S)abfucfJt, ttfhl. G:midjt er ba£S geftecfte Biel nidjt gfeidJ, fo 11Jirb er nidJt neibifcq, hlenn er fief)t, bafi el'l ein anberer fdJon meidjt {)at; fonbem er arbeitet ftetl'S treu hleiter; ift 3ufrieben, mit bem, ba\3 er fdJon erreic!Jt {)at unb uer• fud)t burcfJ treue m:roeit, nocq bal'S ~e{)Ienbe 311 em.idjen. '.J:lal'S mefuftat bon treuer ~lrbeit ift bann aucq, bafl ba\3 l3iel emicfJt hlirb. m3mm foff man fid) ab er 5ufricben gebcn? S)ierilber f)i:irt man gar oft ben m:uefµrttcfJ: ber 9Jcenfd; foff fidj nie ,;ufrieben geben. '.J:liefer m:uofprucfJ gibt 3u SBebenfen. ~(e1Jn1icq benft audj 11lo1J1 ~nglanb. SBifligen hlir aber (S:nglanbl'S Un3ufriebenf)eit? @ehlifi nicfJt. m5ie uerMit el'S fief) aber mit bem oben angefilf)rten ~uefprudj? Unb bocq finbct biefer ~uafprudj in ge• hli[fer S)inficfJt feine SBmdjtigung. s;>at niimlidj ein WlenfdJ fcin Wli:iglicfJftel'S g~· tan, fo fann er fief) hlof)I 3ufrieben gebcn. '.nod) foH er nidJt meinen, mm fei nicfJtl3 mef)r ,;u tun iibrig. m5ie IUeit mare '.J:leutfdjlanb gefommen, f)iitte ca fo ge• badJt. \)(ie fonn ein ID1enfdj fo uiel tun, ba(l nicfJtl'S mel)r filr iIJn 3u tun iibrig bfieb. S:n bicfer 5Be3ief)ung ift e{l \nolJl ricqtig, 11Jcnn gefagt 11Jirb, ein ffi(enfcfJ foH fidj nie 3u• frieben geben. S:n biefem m5eiterftreben ift fein ~Heib, S)abfttdJt, macf)e unb bief anbml'S 'OorIJanben. Q3micqte baf)er ein jeber feinc ~rbeit treu unb ge11Jiffen{)aft, fo tt>irb nie ber @ebnnfe an @5tiHftm1b uorI;nnbcn fein. ~r lnirb nber aucfJ nicfJt bon (foglanbl'S Un,;ufrieben{)eit bceinffuflt \nerben. ~.St. '15.

PATRIOTISlVI. At the time when the thirteen American colonies were so severely oppressed by the mother-country, a feeling arose in them, telling them that they could no longer carry the heavy burden. Instead of being protected, the last penny was taken away from the poor people. England acted like an ·ungracious mother taking the bread away from the infant, and giving it to people living in luxury, who had not even a faint idea of the hardships in the wilderness of America. The greedy heart and hands had forgotten that the people here were human beings, and went on practising tyranny to a high degree. Years went by. Meanwhile great minds were developing in the colonies. From the early days of their youth they saw and felt the illtreatment, but undoubtedly their eyes sparkled to think of the future. Physical and mental preparations were made to do something. At length, in June, 1776, Congress met, and the motion was made by Richard Henry Lee, and seconded by John Adams, that the colo:o.ies should be free and independent states. The declaration was then written by Thomas Jefferson and adopted July 4. Indeed, the colonies knew that it

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::mld cost money and blood. Regardless of lives and consequences, .ey set to work to fight their superior foe. The love towards their ~w country filled them with so much enthusiasm that def eats in battle ily made them work harder, and gave them still more courage. They ere not afraid to shed the last drop of blood for the generations to >me. The words "I will die for my country" have flowed from many )S of those brave men. They breathed an air of true patriotism from leir breasts! Today the thirteen original colonies have grown to be a mighty ttion. The many statues, which were erected in commemoration the heroes and their heroic deeds from earlier to present times, testify .e love of the true patriots towards their new home. Every true ttriot today enjoys to join his fellow-country-man to celebrate anni?rsaries so that former thoughts can again be recalled. Do we not feel stimulated to do our utmost to help preserve that h.ich the fore-fathers of this country have accomplished through the !lp of God? If we cannot take an active part in a war, we can least take an active part in life and teach the children, the llowing generation, to become true patriots with heart and soul, >t merely with the acknowledgement vvhen the sky is clear. At e present time, schools are taking a very active pait at celebrations anniversaries, and it is done with no other thought than to teach tpils to become patriots. They go through all kinds of troubles. This indeed very laudable, but whatever they do, we see them wave the ars and stripes. A true patriot honors his nag, but he cannot honor td respect it if it becomes such a common article, due 4to its too freient use. It appears so common to the eye that our hearts remain itouched, and it becomes an article often to be laughed at. An instance may prove that it is not only the more advanced citin who thinks so, but also the child. A short time ago a teacher was lSY drilling her pupils for a celebration, which was to take place in e near future. The participants were all dressed in the colors of Our ag, and many hours were spent trying to have the pupils go through .e performances correctly. One boy could not dance; the other did >t want to join hands with that girl; a third could not act naturally td was laughed at. In short, there were many difficulties to over,me, and the pupils lost the befitting interest. One morning one of e little chaps came up to the teacher and said, "Say, Miss D-, why > you want us to do this? My mamma says that I must not learn dance and be a bad boy like Fred, our neighbor. I wish you would ad about men, papa always tells me something. I like to listen to m, and some day I am going to be a brave man myself too!" This boy was 路entirely left unstirred by the mere waving of the ag. He wanted to hear something that would enrapture him. The

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nature of a child is inclined to listen to stories told in a plain perceptible manner. It also applies these stories. When it gets out of doors it plays soldier or any other game which was recalled to its mind. It has already learned that the life of a soldier or any brave man is not merely spent by dancing and jigging on stages. A true patriot can highly respect and honor former patriots, probably such who have given their life for the country, by singing hymns of praise, listening to speeches rendered occasionally, and the like, but not by seeing the Flag, which he so highly respects, being swung to and fro and exposed to mockery and disgrace. G. M.- '15. -

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Knowledge is a great thing, but it must be the right kind and applied correctly. We may therefore distinguish two kinds of knowledgethat which serves for the welfare of man,- the useful, and that which serves for damnation of same, - the useless knowledge. Take for instance, Mohammed. Of what benefit was his knowledge to his fellowmen or to himself? The teachings he revealed to them, of what use were they? They led a whole denomination from the , tme doctrine, Qhrist, on which depends man's whole salvation. Why could not Mohammed have served his fellow-men in a useful way? No doubt, he was aware of the fact that his doctrine was a fiction; nevertheless it was his anbition that influenced him to bring about this invention, so as to become renowned to posterity. To procure knowledge for such purposes and to apply it in such manner, leads us to say it is useless. On the ot her hand, which is the useful knowledge and how can it be correctly applied? Here the great pedagogue Pestalozzi is and has been an example for all. Although his knowledge, comparing it with that of other learned men, was small, but his accomplishments were great. He is the man whom we have to thank for the present school system, a system where not only the rich and the noble are educated but also the poor and the simple. To the latter expecially, Pestalozzi gave his attention; not only his attention, but also his time-his life. In the. instance at Stanz he, as teacher, had great experience. Here the most degenerated children of humanit y came to him; he received them as a father would his only child that had been lost; M educated them; h e taught them the word of ,God, which is the absolute fo'unda~ tion of forming a moral character. All t hat was in his intellectual and physical power he devoted to the welfare of t hese wretch~d specimens of humanity. Such knowledge has done its duty-is. useful. . For such let us strive. _ ..,..,,_:i::i: â&#x20AC;˘ j k- - -

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VACATION.

The school-year of 1914-'15 is rapidly drawing to a close. Va:i.tion is at hand. It is with joy that we all greet it. For this means rest after nine mo~ths of strenuous labor. Some will leave school ) assume, after a short interval of rest, a more arduous task than they ad until now; others, to return with the beginning of the new schoolear to continue their course with new vigor. With the close of the school-year the old staff must retire from 1e journalistic field and entrust the management of the Messenger ) a new crew, of whom we have the assurance that they will uphold, ay, advance the standard of the Messenger. Before we part with our charge, we wish to thank all those who 1 any way have assisted the Messenger during this past year. We 1ly wish that they remain friends of the Messenger also in the future. We have tried to do all that lay in our power to improve the Mesmger and, altho we have not reached the aim, that we had placed efore us when we took up the work, yet, considering the obstacle we ad to combat with, we think that we succeeded fairly well. During this school-year the Messenger celebrated its fifth anni~rsary, an occasion which in the opinion of many was never to come >0ut. But it did, and it is our sincere wish that the Messenger may 路ntinue to exist as a living monument of this school; that it may conrne the work it was intended to: viz, to bring the alumni into closer ntact with their Alma Mater, lest they might forget the benefits they ce derived from dear old D. M. L. C. It is very desir~ble and would highly appreciated by the staff if all the alumni and alumnae, and t only a few, would take a more lively interest in the Messenger: ;t, by subscribing for it, and, secondly, by contributing to it. It is 2r paper, why therefore not help to make it a better one? Let us therefore all join hands in piloting the ship to the safe harbor. To the new staff we wish all pmsible success in its new enterprise. Those that are to direct the courrn of the Messenger next year are following: Editor in Chief-A. M. Falde. Business Manager-E. Trettin. Ass't. Business Manager-C. Wentzel. Exchange Editor__:_H. Sitz. College Notes-A. Gerlach. Local Notes-A. Ehlke. Athletic Editor-F. Fuhlbrigge. Alumni Editor-P. Albrecht .. Per Jocum"Editor-A. Di~rks. May the Messenger ever prosper!

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In delivering his message to the world, lYI ESSEN GE R has many experiences and meets with many figures. And so on his last trip also. His way lay over and through HEM N ICA. The shadows of HElYINICA are always weighty and grave, only at rare intervals does a gleam of sunshine break through.

While crosssing the hill, lYI ESSEN GE R heard the blast of a toy TR UlYIPET. Although the Trumpet was diminutive, yet its blast resounded clear and well-balanced. The sound, striking the two hills of Augsburg and Bethany, sent back two clear-cut echoes. The A UGSB U RG EC H 0 carried with it a suggestion of the Vikings and their fiords. The BETHANY ECHO brought a suggestion of light-hearted chatter. At the same time both EC H 0 ES breathe a most commendable spirit of loyalty. Reaching the top of the hill, Messenger's brow was cooled by the substantial and steady BREEZES. The BREEZES were full of the news of the last Lutheran Student Missionary Conference and with good reason. lYIESSENGE R now began his descent. His road lay past a wood lot where he noticed a number of CHI PS. Picking them up and examining them closely, he discovered that they were without exception resinous, pithy pine chips, not a light-headed, un:instruc:tive one could

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md in the lot. MESSENGER missed the birch bark in the wood 1ich, it is true, burns in a flash of light and leaves little behind ;he form of lasting results, yet in the burning it throws a light on ire sober neighbors and thus helps to brighten the entire lot.

iESSENGER has now completed his year's journey, his errand Le and he has returned home, brightened and broadened by meet1d learning from his contemporaries.

COLLEGE NOTES )uring the evening on May 18th the "A" class and Tertia had onor and pleasure to be guests, upon invitation, at Prof. Reuter's Witticisms, stories, music and games made the good time coo soon. A well prepared night supper and "Hand Mades" made mge in the program. With great satisfaction and joyous heart, turned to their abode at a late hour. )n May 22, the Senior class responded to an invitation tendered by Prof. E. J. Sperling. The first number on the program was per to which the guests did all honor. The table was very prettily ated with Lilies of the valley and the class colors. After the dinner Mosel addressed Prof. Sperling in a few words, referring to his activity as teacher, and expressed the wish that he may yet long 路eserved in health so that he may for many years occupy his chair .is institution. Prof. Sperling thereupon answered, thanking him is wishes. He then spoke of the great responsibility as teacher Llso of the bliss. After that a .number of guessing games followed. tis manner the evening was spent, and only too soon the time reed us to retire to our sojourn. Sunday, April 25, the "A" and the "B" class paid Prof. Sperling .it. They sang some of the popular German folk-songs, and told ~s. The most important part probably, 'vvas the refreshments hich the boys naturally "willingly" partook. They all went home y.

Saturday, April 24, the Senior class was invited to Prof. Acker1's for a "general good time." Games were played and refresh;s served. They must have had quite a bit of fun judging from the ~ssion on their faces on their return.

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There will be no Arbor Day this year for the whole student-body. The time is too short and a day off would mean quite a loss. The grounds will be cleaned, tho, by the lower classes, on Wednesday and Saturday afternoons.

CATECHESES.

March 17. Fortsetzung des ersten Artikels: G. Meyer. Continuation: The Alabama Claims. P. Spaude. March 24 Der zweite Artikel: J. Wirth. Alaska: C. Hinz. Division of denominate numbers: April 21. 4

P. Spaude.

Fortsetzung, Der zweite Artikel:. J. Wirth. The Philippine Islands: E. Kirschke. Division of denominate numbers: G. Meyer.

April 28. . Der Stand der Erniedrigung: Prof. Sperling. Division of denominate numbers: P. Spaude. First lesson in English Grammar: C. Hinz. May 5.

Herr Lehrer Blauert hielt in der Unterklasse etliche Musterkathechesen.

May 12.

Das Gebet: Miss L. Grams. Lautieren: 路 E. Kirschke. Rechnen: G. Meyer.

May 19.

Das Morgengebet: J. Wirth. Lautieren: P. Spaude Rechnen: C. Hinz.

On April 21 the annual election of of!lcers of the Junior class took place. The officers elected were: President: Herbert Sitz. Vice President: Arthur Ehlke. Secretary-Treasurer: Erich Ebert. We all have to admit that Johri, our engineer; is a "sport" and well-liked fellow. He has proved to be a hard-worker thru the year, and as he is about to leave us, the boys presented him with a pipe.

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, had to be a good strong one to hold the not altogether too mild cigarippings he loves so well. John in turn, bought a case of oranges for te boys, so that e.ach student got three "gold-balls." We hope to e him back again just as happy as he was before.

The students of our institution gave a pleasing concert on the 24th April. The Aula was filled to its utmost and everyone was well satis!d with the program. The admission was free. The program given as as follows:

-路 Orchester ~- Kriegsmarsch, 8 hdg. . . ..... . ... .. .. . . ....... . .. ..Mendelssohn Falde, Trettin, Ehlke, Sitz. ..

Orgel: Hochzeitsmarsch ... .. .. . . ..... . .... .. ..... ... Fr. Reuter Zug zum Muenster . .. .. . ..... . .. . ....... . .... R. Wagner Prof. Reuter. Maennerchor: Stimmt an mit hellem, hohen Klang ... . Methfessel Wern Gott will rechte Gunst erweisen .. Mendelssohn Dirigent C. Hinz. Allegretto f. Klavier .... . ... .... ... ... ... ... ........ J. Haydn Phoebe Haar. Doppelquartett: A Night in May (Piano, A. Koehler) .... A. Silver Trio: Andante funebre _ . . . . .. . . ... . ..... ... .. . . ..... Svendsen Violine, 0. Fritzke, Cello, A. Koehler, Orgel, C. Hinz. Andante einer Orgelsonate (arr. v. F. Reuter) ..... .. .. Fink Gondellied f. Klavier . . . ... . .. .... ... . .......... Mendelssohn Elisabeth Reuter. Gemischter Chor: Peace Hymn of the Repulbic . .. .. . . .. Converse Dirigent: G. Meyer. Der Mai ist gekommen .. . . .. . ...... ... . Lyra Spanische Taenze No. l und 2 (f. 2. Klaviere zu 4 Hdn.). Moszkowsky Lydia Fritz, Hedwig Naumann. Orchester: Intermezzo .. .. .. .. ... ....... ..... . .. . . .. Johnson Der Lenzesmorgen (d. College-Orch. 1914- 15 gewidmet) Fr. Reuter nor-Solo, G. Meyer, Klavier (Harfe), H. Sitz, Orgel, Miss Grams u. Orch , Orgel: Scherzo . .............. . ... .. ......... . ... ...... Bossi Gral'.\d Choir .. .... . ....... . .... .. .. .. .. ... .... Bossi Prof. Reuter.

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On the 13th of May, the eleven "surviving" members of "B" class went on a class picnic, well supplied with good things to eat and a h0 pe for a good time. This "last hope" was realized, for everyone ret urned with a happy physiognomy, even "Schluck'', who got "knocked out" of the box in one inning, and "Em", who fell into the Cottonwood with a splash. "B" class voted to make the class picnic an annual affair.

Resolutions.

Whereas, it has pleaseP- God, our Heavenly Father, in His infinitf~ love and wisdom to call to her eternal reward the sister of Prof: H. Mosel, therefore we, the student body, resolve: That we express our sincere sympathy with hiin in his' sorrow. That this resolution be inserted in the next issue of the D. M. L. C. Messenger. Committee: P. W. Spaude, '15. H. A. Sitz, '16. F. W. Weindorf, Tertia.

ALUMN I NOTES Fred W. Meyer, a graduate of 1913, who has had charge of the Lutheran parochial school at Green Bay, Wis., resigned his position on account of ill health. Huldreich Klatt of Milwaukee received a call to New Ulm and accepted it. Mr. Klatt will assume his duties here as teacher next fall. He graduated from this institution in 1906.

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The following students enrolled at our institution, after Easter: Bradtke, Lake Benton, Minn.; Willie Braun, Olivia, Minn.; i'rieda Gedicke, Vesta, Minn.; Rueben Marti, Sleepy Eye, Minn.; Esther \!1ontgomery, New Ulm, Minn.; Roman Palmer, Fairfax, Minn.; Edvard Schmidt, Lake Benton, Minn. Rev. Gedicke, Vesta, Minn., Mr. Herman Schmidt, Lake Benton, VI:inn., and Rev. Hupfer, Olivia, Minn., made a call at our institution, \.pril 14, 15. Rev. I. Albrecht of Fairfax, Minn. accompanied Roman Palmer o his new home. Dewey Albrecht, Fairfax, Minn., and Miss Meta Weisenborn, New Jlm, discontinued their studies after Easter. The teachers Otto Boerneke, of Fairfax, Minn., and Gustav Wacher, of Wellington, Minn., paid their Alma Mater a short visit, Saturlay, April 24. Miss Caroline Steffenhagen was called to her home at Frontenac, v'.Iinn., Apr. 19. She returned Apr. 26. Mr. Fred Sprengler, of Gibbon, Mi)fn., visited his son Henry, Wed., \.pr. 28. Ernest Koenig of Blue Earth, Minn., attended the concert Sat. :vening, May 1st. Mr. Edward路 Kirschke, Brighton, Minn., visited his son Erich on v'.Iay 1st. ~ddie

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Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hohenstein, Miss Adeline Schempf, Paul Sprengler, of Gibbon, and Rev. E. G. i'ritz and Gustav Wachter of Wellington were present at the concert which was given in the aula, Saturday evening, May 1. Rev. J. H. Naumann visited our institution Tuesday morning, May 4. In the afternoon Rev. Naumann and Prof. A. Ackermann left for Lake Benton, Minn., where the former with the assistance of . Prof. Ackermann, Rev. Theo. Engle and Rev. A. J. Dysterheft conducted the services at the funeral of the late Rev. A. Kuhn, pastor of the German Lutheran Church in Mankato from 1869 to 1878, who passed away at Watertown, Wis., Saturday, May 1. Aadel Falde '16 left for St. Paul, Sunday morning, May 2, where he will be engaged in teaching for a couple of weeks. Rev. J. Plocher of the St. John's congregation in St. Paul visited our 路college, Thursday, May 6. ' Prof. Reuter, Carl Hinz and George Meyer attended the concert at St. Peter, Minn., Thursday evening, May 6, given by the Lyric Male Chorus of the Gustavus Adolfus College in that city, who are now on their concert tour, and intend to go to the exhibition in San Francisco, next summer. Prof. J. Meyer attended the meeting of the representatives of the various Lutheran Synods held in Milwaukee the first week in May. The purpose of this meeting was to discuss the question of uniting all Lutheran synods into a general Synodical Conference. Prof. Ackermann occupied the pulpit in the Lutheran church at Gibbon, Minn., May 8. Henry and Albert Lundgren of Gibbon, Minn., visited with Paul Spaude, May 10. Dr. J. N. Lenker of Ivlinneapolis was here Tuesday, May 11, to introduce the students to his translation of Luther's Works. Dr. Lenker called the attention of the students to the fact that the English: language is coming into the German Lutheran churches more and more. The gentleman urged that instead of reading other works, why not let the greatest Lutheran, Dr. Martin Luther, talk to you. in the English language! Rev. E. G. Fritz of Wellington made a short call here on May 11. Erich Kirschke '15 visited with Rev. Bartz at Winthrop, May 13. A. Koehler spent the 13th of May with his parents at Nicollet. Louis Forbes 'lG left for St. Paul, Saturday morning, May 15, where he will act as vicar in one of the Lutheran parochial chools, for about two weeks.

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Prof.: "Nenne mir das englische Wort fuer Denkmal!" S - - - f: "Think once." Prof. (in geometry): ."We took away one round square inch." Prof.: "What is the specific gravity of milk?" Sedes: "A nipple."

Fox (zum Inspector): h alles anlacht."

"Ich singe nicht mit im gemixten Chor.

1. One, two, three! Listen to the chief! Fight ye not for fatherland, Then in garrets rats he have. 2. One, two, three! Ready to begin! First, must say, "ye all must aim, That the foe the lead may feel." 3. One, two, three! Bang, the leader, yells! Why, dear chieftain, do you scowl, While the foe is coming now? Blinky: "Ich glaube, ich hoere einen Vogel singen." Prof. Sperling: "Kuemmern Sie sich nur um diesen Vogel."

President Woodrow Wilson has recently issued a proclamation of notion, in which Prof. Commenius Ebert is given the honor to be her of higher algebra at D. M. L. C., New Ulm, Minn.----We exl our congratulations! Prof.: "Wie zeigte Abraham seinen Gehorsam ?" Fox: "Er hat seinen Bub' geschlacht."

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1. Frueh morgens, wenn die Sonn' aufgeht, Weckt manchen Schueler gross' Geschrei. "Wer ist der Held, der dann so blaest?" Meint mancher: "Das ist <loch zu frei." 2. Sein Name ist von hohem Stand. Die erste Silbe heisset EL. Und wenn die zweite wird genannt, So kennt man diesen edlen Kerl. 3. Weil dies wohl schwer zu raten ist, Setzt man noch endlich SIE hinzu. Nun sage, wer der Blaeser ist! 0, liess er morgens uns in Ruh! Mops (reading in Dickens': "A Tale of Two路 Cities"): "And he took another gentle little pinch of snuff and lightly crossed his eyes (legs)". Geck (als eine grosse Fliege ueber seinen Kopf flog): "O weh, ein Zeppelin!" Prof.: "How do we measure the height of a mountain?" Elsie: "By digging a hole into it." Prof.: "Wer war wohl der bedeutendste Liederdichter nach Luther?" Pete: "Johann Sebastian Bach." Prof.: "Nur gut, <lass Sie nicht auf William Jennings Bryan gekommen sind." WAR IND. M. L. C. MENAGERIE. 1 . On the grounds of College Heights;,

Mongrel puppies had few fights. Bulldog, Spitz, the rest of curs, In defense of their fine furs, Fought too. 2. Jumbo aided with his trunk. Fuchs, at once, began to flunk, Took to heels to find a hole, Thought it wise to save his soul From foe. 3. Nashorn with the greatest scorn .And the cow with her long horn Readily appeared at site. They, at once, began with might T o fight.

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4 . Daddy Longlegs was too small, So his army he wouldn't call. "I am weak compared with them, Therefore, them I shall not hem," Said he. 5. Rat and Mink, Schwachmaticus,

Both were parsimonious. Pug, and Camel, Braun, the bear, Bull and Fido did not care To war. 6. In the battle's hottest hour, Schimmel came to show his pow'r. Biting, kicking and the like Were his means to make foe hike From field. 7 . Russ and Secty and his Speck Brought some oatmeal in a peck And a basketful of bones. Schluck played them few Gibbon tones. Trara!

8 . "Coco Cola is my drink. It's not taken from the sink. Hence I sup it that you cease. God wants all to be in peace On earth." 9 . Kneep and bones and oatmeal too Caused the war these parties two Had on grounds of College Heights. Zeus from heav'n had seen these fights On Heights. Fuchs (beim Aufsagen eines Spruches): tzigen (Sanftmuetigen)".

"Selig sind die Sanft-

It has been rumored that Elsie received an offer as umpire of the .on Bloomer League and accepted it. We sincerely regret to see leave us, but wish him much success.

Doc: "Did you get some wild onions to-day?" Schrimp (not understanding the question): "Ja, they are alive." Schueler (nachdem er die korrigierte selbstaendige Harmonisierung "Schade, <lass ich nicht verden werde! Es wird wohl noch ein paar hundert Jahre clauern,

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In 5- 10 and 25ct. Goods

Rawson Variety Store "Walk a Block and Save a Dime, ' '

-THE-

Leading Photographer '2 N.

Minn. Str.

G.A.OTTOMEYER

Telephone No. 268

H eadquarters for LADIES' READY - TO - WEAR and FINE DRY GOODS

This Store is doing its part in supplying all who patronize it with food of unquestioned purity

VM. A. PFEFFERLE The Pure Food Grocer

WeUandt & Stegeman CONTRACTORS & BUILDERS

Correspondence Solicited

Work done in any section- of this Community. Plans and Specifications Furnished Estimates Cheerfully Given Office 1100 Center Str. Both Phones 571