Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1878-06-21
MINNEAPOLIS NEWS
Specially Reported for the Daily Glob
THE EXCURSION.

Specially Reported for the Daily Globe
THE EXCURSION.
Reception and Entertainna ent-RatA
Does Not Prerent q Good Ti,ne-To Start
On the Return This Morning at s O'clock.
quite a party assembled at the depot of the
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul railway, and
proceeded to the ST. Paul junction for
the purpose of meeting the excursionists from
and extending to the party
such courtesies as was passlble considering the
state of the weather. During the night heavy
shower had prevailed, and the morning broke
cloudy and showery, putting Minneapolis under
a cloud, and making our beautiful queen city
look like nasty drab who had spent the night
at the roadside.
The committee Of reception who met the
party at st. Paul junction was compo Of the
following named gentlemen: Mayor a. G. Rand
E. NJ. Wilson. Il. G. Side, A. D. milford
s. G. Gale, L. Fletcher, S. X. Waterman, Rev.
D. B. Kinckerbacker, W. 81. E1dred G. W.
Case, G. A. Pillsbury, s. e. Weller, A. B. Bar
ton, G. G. Sturtevant, Nelson Williams, Thos
Lowry and c.. II. Prior, with few other
business men and representatives of the press.
The committee left in pouring rain, the train
proceeded in the midst Of never ceasing
shower, and then returned accompa-
MED by perfect deluge. But never didsa
party bear up more pleasantly under the de-
pressing influence of vicious and unseemly
weather. The reception committee soon Guilt
waited the acquaintance OF the gentlemen who
composed the party, and all much
at home as though they had lived on the most
intimate terms since earliest youth.
Arrived at the handsome depot of the Mil
waukee road, the platform was found to be
crowded with our business men and citizens,
with forest of umbrellas and a caravan of
carriages ready to take charge of the city s
guests. Soon all were comfortably located in
the carriages and whirled away to the Nicollet
House, which cariyansary from the moment OF
their arrival became the center of attraction
for the people Of the city.
Soon after the arrival of the party, Bach S
magnificent band enlivened the gloomy weather
with some of their most inspiriting music; and
again between IL and o'clock played several
of their most choice selections, much to the
delight of our music-loving people.
IN THE AFTERNOON
much to the delight of both citizens and
visitors the clouds broke away, and the remain
der Of the day was comparatively pleasant, ex-
cepting the incurslon of an occasional yandal
shower, that seemed to hide the sun and dis
charge it's moisture for moment out of pure
cussedness. At2 o'clock the carriages were
again brought into requisition, the entire party
captured, and then each citizen escort drove
wherever his fancy dictated-some about the
city, others out to Calhoun, and others still to
Minnehaha.
Back again in the evening to 3 good square
meal at the Nicollet and then came the
IN THE EVENING.
A tIo of tho
the citizens of Minneapolis fingered in the vi.
cinity of the hotel engaged in social converse
until half-past eight o'clock, when, (after some
music by Bach's handy Mayor Rand arose and
in a few happy and well-chosen remarks badt
I the excursionists a most cordial welcome tx
our city. He paid high anc
deserved compliment to Milwaukee business
! men and their pluck and energy, and expressed
the hope that they might find 1t convenient te
call often and remain long.
Mayor Rand was followed by Mayor Black, O.
Milwaukee, who alluded in the most touching
| terms to the little squib in the Chicago Iribun
which spoke of the party as ''bummers up il
! Minnesota looking after business
| MIR. John Nazro followed in neat and tell
! ing speech of ten minutes. He returned tn
thanks of the guests Of Milwaukee for the cor
dial and unexpected reception that had beer
extended to them: We were welcomed ever,
in Minneapolis, he said, we found a welcom
before we crossed the limits of your city. Il
knew that each member Of the party wOult
carry back to the Lake City wishe
for the future prosperity and happines
Of all the good people Of hn me Ills
said that he hoped the time would not b
long delayed when the people of Minneapoli
would reciprocate the visit. He alluded to tn
schools and churches Of the city as evidence
of what the future OF the city would be. FL
closed with pleasant compliment to the cit
Of Minneapolis and the prophesy of her futur
greatness and prosperity.
II After music the Hon. e. NJ. Wilson wa
called for, and endorsed, in his usual happ
manner, the welcome extended to the excul
sionists by Mayor Rand. He said he ha
always, since his long residence in the Wes
entertained the kindest feelings of regard fo
Milwaukee. He remembered distinctly hi
he was afraid to tell how man,
and during all his life that kindly feeling ha
fingered in his remembrance. He hoped thei
visit had been both pleasant and profitable
and would at no distant day be renewed.
Mayor Rand then introduced Judge Palmer
president of the Northwestern Life Insuranc
company, Of Milwaukee. ''Yes,'' resronde
will send an agent to you" Daughter and al
plause.) We have been spoken of by a Oh
cage paper, said he, as a set of bummers-br
that is u mistake-we are only party of il
nocent tramps, Qaughter.) He spoA
fellingly of the ties whic
bound together the States
Wisconsin and Minnesota, and then alluded t
his pride in his own city which, said he,
owned by her own people. (Applause.) 3
! had taken great fancy to Minneapolis ais
and especially to his honor Mayor Rand. I
this connection, he desired to say to the peop
of Minneapolis, that when they got tired
their present mayor they might just pack hi
carefully and ship him down to Milwaukee,
; he had discovered that he was regular bric]
! (Laughter.) The judge closed with MOI
, thanks on behalf Of the party for the kind]
and generous reception.
Mr. Holton followed in an inimitable speee
, of twenty minutes-a most unique but hapI
effort, mixing in an lnextrlcable sly
the happiest sallies of wit and the grande
strains Of eloquence.
!, The GLOBE is grieved that lack Of space 70
) bids any attempt to report him, and is on
f consoled by the fact that any effort could n
. by the very facts of the case be more than ha
successful. Mr.. H. asseverated in Il
farmer veritable granger-but his spec
proved beyond a doubt that he was oratc
Then came music by the band, brief speech
by Frank Mead and the Rev. DR.. Fulto
The latter's broad Scotch humor took cor
plete possession of his hearers, and Il
applause was frequent and earnest. No repo
could do justice to his effort, and time al
i space forbids the effort.
I At 1915 the party closed, with three heart
neapolis hospitality.
Altogether the excursion was composed
t as Intelligent and manly CROW
: of gentlemen as it ever fell upon Il