Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1881-05-04

The exuberancs oijoy az the happy result OF
the election, was vividly illustrated by the
good feeling and festive hilarity Of the TN.
msnss crowd that filed Wabashaw street and
surged In and out of the GLOBE Office. There
was magnetic influence in the crowd, gene.
rated by the cheerful character Of the re.
turns, and the Joy spread like contagion,
but the feeling of victory did not resolve into
certituds until about 10 o'clock, when the
complete returns, furnished by the GLOBE,
demonstrated one of the most overwhelming
victories ever accomplished by ths Democracy
of ct. Paul.. Then It was that . movement
was rapidly concerted by several prominent
serenade to the mayor elect, the Hon. Edmund
Rice.
To organize an impromptu seranade at that
hour of the night was a matter which called
for considerable enterprise. particularly as the
recipient of the proposed honors happened to
reside at such distance from the center of the
city. But the hastily improvised COMMITTEES
were equal to the emergency.
The members Of Seiberts brass band were
gotten together and patriotic serenade was
rendered the GLOBE ere their departure for the
residence of Mr.. Rice.
Three street cars were chartered, and at II
o'clock the itinerant ehariots started for Low.
er town filed to overfowing.
The cars were preceded by an auant courier,
consisting of several carriage loads Of citi-
zens, who were the first to carry the news
of victory. By these gentlemen the Hon.
Edmund Rice was found quietly slumberisg
IN his beautiful and sumptuous home sttu-
ated amid sylvan scene of grove and upland
in the northwestern part of the city. He had
retired entirely unawares of the honors which
had been so handsomely bestowed by the
willing suffrages of his fellow citizens, and
this incident beautifully illustrates the un-
selfish character and pure simplicity of the
man.
After leaving the street cars the enthusias.
tic citizens proceeded in body to the palatial
home of Mr.. Rice, which was reached by means
of long avenue lined with shrubbery and
trees. No finer night for senerade could be
imagined; the lamps of night twinkled by
millions in the overspreading canopy and the
air was sweet and odorous with spring.
The visitors drew up at the foot Of the
broad steps leading to the house, and the fra
grant air was filed with sweetest melody.
The band discoursed familiar air, during
which Mr.. Rice came to the front, accompan-
led by one or two friends.
Upon the conclusion Of the music, Mr.. ar.
thur Koenig stepped from the crowd, and in
behalf of the Democracy of st. Paul, con-
graduated Mr.. Rice upon the triumph Of the
party as illustrated in his election. Mr.. Koenig
said that he felt proud of the honor, in con-
graduating the people of st. Paul on the cleo
ton of their chosen candidate for mayor, the
Hon. Edmund Rice.
In the election of Mr.. Rice, the city of St.
Paul had added another shining page to her
lllustrious history; the contest had been gal
lantly fought and had resulted in noble work;
in the election of MIR. Rice the city was as
sured of a man at the head of her administra-
tion than which none could be more unsel-
fishly devoted to her interests.
In conclusion Mr.. Koenig alluded to the
rousing majority which had slgnalized the
election Of Mr.. Rice, and three cheers were
called for, which were given, together with o
tiger.
RESPONSE By MAYOR RICE.
In response Mr.. Rice spoke as follows:
Friends and Tellow.citizens-Your presence
tonight has conferred upon me an unexpected
honor; did not expect to see you, much less
did anticipate such cordial demonstration;
neither had I been informed, until apprised by
your coming, of the result Of the election.
/ need scarcely assure you that most hearti-
ly Join in the spirit which has prompted your
congratulations. The welfare of the city de-
mands, as paramount necessity, o clean and
honest administration of officers connected
with the municipal government.
Personally, I beg leave to say that II elected
to the position of mayor,and as yet have had
no official intelligence OF the result, shall
exert my best endeavors to faithfully and In.
telligently discharge the duties Of the office.
Should I succeed in bringingto bear the dis.
elimination of my. predecessor
in office, I shall feel fattered.
Mr.. Rice closed by returning his thanks and
extending an invitation to all present to par.
take of the hosp;talities of his house.
Hearty cheers were then given and the party
filed into the house, where refreshments were
offered.
Music followed, and congratulations, after
which toasts were offered by Messrs. Lineau,
Willis and others, when the party proceeded
homeward. En- route back the band called al
the residence of Aid. Dowlan and City Attor.
ney Murray.
Alderman Dowlan was serenaded and con
graduated by the party, ,and lie returned thanks
In few timely remarks
At the residence of Mr.. Murray brief ad
dress was made by Mr.. Lisnau, which
met with an appropriate response. After
music three cheers were given for Alderman
Mccarthy, when the crowd dispersed.