Foreign Language Press Service

The Chicago officials of the Turn District held a consultation at their last session in regard to the proposed of the "Lincoln Turn Club," that a memorial be dedicated to the great founder of this movement. The original plan was to provide a statue; this has been abandoned, and now a substitu

A great accomplishment (A glowing account, covering a column, given tribute to Ernest Possart, the versatile actor.) Special stress is laid upon his complete subjugation of the ego, whereby he is enabled to transform himself so completely that no vestige of his prior personality rem

The German Hospital again fulfilled its task, to give hospital help to all, regardless of the religious affiliations of the individual. HOSPITAL REPORT. Last year, 376 patients were accepted........Classification: - 208 men, 159 women, 9 children. Nationalities: - 251 Germ

Founding of a German national association. Karl Wehlfeld sends a request to all German clubs in Chicago and suggests that the various Germans of different districts, such as Bavarians, Prussians, Saxons, etc. who all speak their own native dialects, yet are Germans, should become more unified

Northside Turn hall features the much spoken of Festival, and Mrs. Scherenberg prepared and excellent program. It is to be expected that the Chicago Germans manifest their interest and promote the welfare of the home, by their numerous attendance, and incidentally reward the committee of the

The committee in charge of German instruction has not yet submitted its briefs, concerning the discontinuance of German language as subject matter in the public schools, as advocated by the anti-German Swede Sundell. They declared: Mr. Sundell is not fully prepared to submit his reasons to th

German Waiters' Union held its general meeting and election yesterday. Pres. Otto Picht, Vice Oresident Paul Masulen, Treasurer W. H. Jung, Secretary of Finance Herman Kugal and Sec. Henry Mueller. There are 75 members. The association was founded in 1878, capital $2,000.

The Altenheim Authorities held their monthly meeting yesterday (Altenheim Exekutivebehorde) at Niehoffs meeting hall; Chairman A. C. Hesing presiding. Mr. Kohler gave statistics concerning income and expenses. He also proclaimed that the improvement of driveways has been contemplated. Finally

General assembly of the "Schwabenverein" (Southern German Club). Upon recommendation of a club committee, elected the previous year, the association decided to grant an initial amount of $500 from its treasury towards the costs, for the erection of a monument to Goethe in Lincoln Park. Electi

According to the theatrical column, five German stock companies functioned at that period, this includes traveling and resident enterprises. (1) Ernst Tossart in "The bloody marriage (Karl IX) at the Auditorium (yesterday) (2) German Theatre at McVickers (Sunday) Miss Mari

The young attorney, Joseph Kennard, was listed this morning on Judge Altgeld's docket accused of flagrant, leech-like tactics. Kennard succeeded in obtaining a verdict of $3000 as compensation for damages awarded to Miss Hawlick, a poor girl, who became permanently crippled as a result of hav

If an Irish tenant who is able, declines to pay his rent, an eviction follows under the sheriff's direction. In that case the American press voices strenuous objections. Those who resist the dispossession proceedings with physical force are even elevated to the status of "heroes." I

General Election of various (6) Turnvereins. (1) Nordwest (2)Eintracht (harmony) (3)Columbia (4)Garfield (5)Aurora (6)Central An impressiv

(The Gymnastic school of the club "Clear the way"--right of way.) The above school will be inaugurated on Saturday, Jan. 11th, at the Turnhall, 723-25 Ogden Avenue, near 12th Street. Instruction to girls and boys under the direction of Wilhelm Zoeller and Otto Tromsdorff. Fee: 75 ce

About 200 laborers of the stockyard district met yesterday to organize a Union. The corner of 36th St. and Halsted, at Union Hall, marked the site of their endeavor. Herman Kratak functioned as chairman. English, German, Bohemian representatives were elected and approximately 100 workers init

German Theatre at McVickers. One half column, describing the initial appearance of Mrs. Marie Kronau and her co-actors in the regular German Theatre. (Comment) She fills a long-felt want, is capable and experienced, and in her initial performance proves that she is equally enabled t

That the supplying of schoolbooks by the state is to be regarded as a Socialistic measure cannot be denied. So if a Democratic Governor, like Campbell of Ohio gives his official approval on this innovation, then it adds new proof, that the American Democracy is as little addicted to unlimited

Henry Forster, a director and manager of personnel, inaugurated a new German theatre at Wendel's Opera House, 1496-1506 Milwaukee Avenue. He proclains that he intends to give performances of high standard, and has obatined excellent members for the cast. The initial performance is scheduled f

Mr. Possart will prolong his stay for another week, hence will also appear next week. Amongst other performances he will appear as Franz Moor, in Schiller's "The Robbers," also as Mephisto in Goethe's "Faust." Tonight: repetition of "Friend Fritz."

At Brand's Hall, corner Clark and Erie Streets Tuesday, January 21st, at 8 P.M., A Grand Concert for the benefit of the John's Parish. (Pastor G. A. Zimmermann). The Concert is arranged by C. E. Seeboeck and eminent participants will function. The program comprises 18 selected numbe