St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-08-08
The ArriUnl at Fargo.
Especial Telegram to the Globe.

ROYAL RECEPTION.
FARGO, Aug. 7.-The Jobbers' train reached
Fargo nearly on time, p. m, and found in wait
ing at the depot carriages TO give the entire
party drive through the beautiful city. Mayor
Yerxa placed his carriage at the service of Pres
ident Finch and the remainder of the party were
all provided for. After the drive supper was ta-
ken at the Fargo hotels, and followed by grand
band concert by the Fargo city band, and our
own Great Western. Perhaps no man in the
party was more favored than myself in the drive
about the growing city, and l could but notice
the substantial Improvements that have trans
pired, since my visit here two years ago, in
buildings, bridges and other features, showing
the breadth and enterprise of the municipal
management.
WHAT THE ARGUS SAYS.
The Daily Argus has the following to say of
the Jobbers:
The distinguished visitors came in from the
north at Z 80 last evening, with grand accounts
of the Royal Route through which their palace
train had sped like the wind. They came not as
tired soldiers after long weary march, but
more as the bridegroom cometh all arrayed in
robes of spotess character fresh from the band
box. Their appearance was special credit to
General Manager Marvel, of the Manitoba, who
cared for them so well that they could present
such a fresh and vigorous appearance Of the
road. the company, the land from whence they
came and invigorating ozone, hot BREATH and all,
tinted bright, happy and magnetic.
The reception at the Manitoba depot by the
citizens of Fargo was worthy of the metropolis
As the train pulled in 100 carriages were in read
iness to receive the visitors, who were immedi-
atery taken to view the imposing sights of the
city. Those whom the representative of the
ArgHs was able to interview expressed them
selves as highly pleased with the courtesies
shown, and the remarkable expanse of the city.
The jobbers are well pleased with the outlook
for fall trade, and say they go back to ST. Paul
with enlarged ideas of the vastness and greatness
of the northwest. Many of them who were un-
familiar with the location expressed surprise and
qualification at the evidences of solid
ity and metropolitan development. All
about they found substantial, we'll built
and massive business structures like the
Fargo Red River and First National banks. the
Keeney, Hagamon, Davis, United and Chaplin
blocks. In fact spacious streets lined with busi-
ness houses, that compare favorably even with
St Paul They found the city lighted by cleo
trlcity. and gas in general use, water works.
sewerage, telephones, fire alarms and a we'll
equipped fire department; hansome and com
modious school houses costing nearly 100000:
numerous churches and all the appearances of
substantial and prosperous city. In the suburbs
they saw numerous residences with lawns,
shrubbery and all the evidences of culture taste
and wealth. They also enjoyed delightful ride
in the cool, refreshing evening through Island
park South Side River park and Oak grove and
the pleasant drives in the vicinity
The lateness prevented anything ike a COM
plete view OF the varied subjects of interest but
enough was seen to convince all that the claims
put for the rising young metropolis st the gate
way Of the land of No. hard rests upon secure
and solid foundation.
The reception given the Jobbers was one of
the inest they have received on any of their ex-
cursions and sm authorized to say that il is
fully appreciated
President Hill, General Manager Marvel. III.
Kelly and DR.. Murphy left the party tonight ard
returned to St. Paul on the outgoing evening
train.
Photographer IngersoI took ten views at Win
nipeg this forenoon. C. B. Thurston Joined the
party here tonight
On Tuesday morning the Argus sent 200 pa-
pers 10 Casselton TO meet the St. Paul Jobbers.
giving the members of the excursion party the
latest and fullest news up to the hour OF publi-
cation that morning. Tuesday package sent
to Grand Forks 70 meet the party on its return
trip from Devils Lake. Wednesday 200 more
wire sent out to meet them on their way from
Winnipeg, Thursday, in the afternoon. the fol-
lowing dispatch from General Manager ManyeI
was received by the Argus.
GRAFTON, Aug-7 Z, $50 p. ma. ". Edwards;