St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-07-23

soy, cn1e1; Or. d. a. Munk, vlce-presldent;
W. J. Lea, secretary; s. R. Remington, H.
E. Overholt, P. A. Sieberlich, - Annon,
James Brier, c.. B. Welch, C. n. Connell
NJ. Thomson, John NJ. Tanner, William
Powell, Al Lowenthal, o. W. Fox, E. G..
Snyder.
At tile Vest.
1t was a scene Of life and activity which
transpired at the West hotel last evening.
The old veterans arrived by the thousands,
and comrades and citizens congregated to
greet their old acquaintance and mess mates
who had not met since they. were mustered
out Of service at the conclusion of the war,
were seen to gather in groups and recite
tales of many hard fought and bloody
battle. Some were with only one leg and
some carried an empty sleeve at their side,
telling the sad story of shot from the guns
OF the enemy. Gray hair and
gray boards were worn by
nearly all These meetings between
comrades who had braved the storm of bat
ties side By side, and who had seen brothers
and dear friends leveled to the earth in the
thetic. But generally the old veterans wore
cheerful countenances and were disposed to
make merry. Old war songs were sung with
vim as in the days when the troops were
Marching tnro' Georgia" The vast ro-
tunda and corridors of the spacious West
were constantly crowded despite the inter
esting ceremonies and exercises which were
going On at Camp Beach. The arrival Of
the Kansas delegation was heralled by voci-
ferrous cheering by the members of the
&. A. r. who had congregated in anticipa-
ton. The fine brass band from Taola, Kan
sas, struck up an old war selection as the
delegation marched into the rotunda. The
Flambeau club from Topeka, drew up in a
eircls and sung several songs, which were
heartily applauded.
Many OF the delegations arriving on trains
after O'Clock were treated to an impromptu
shower bath by nature, and when they ar
rived at the camp they were pretty thorough
ly soaked.
The quartette of the department of Illinois
sang in the various headquarters, which were
crowded constantly by admiring auditors.
Their singing is exquisite and was a veri-
table treat. Many humorous songs produced
spontaneous laughter and all their songs
met with well merited applause.
The business headquarters of most of the
state departments are established at the
West.
Every one of the four hundred rooms at
the West are full as are many of the cor
ridors which have been supplied with cots.
Encanapment Gtobeiefs.
Gen. VIM. T. Sherman's name is men
toned in connection with the election Of a
commander to succeed Gen. Beath. 1t is
probable that the Illinois delegation will lead
in the movement.
Gen. Sherman left at four o'clock yester-
day afternoon for Hotel st. Louis.
Geo. N. Morgan drum corps is ordered to
assemble at Market hall promptly at seven
O'Clock this morning.
Gen. Sherman was seranaded at the West
hotel yesterday morning by the Scott rifles
of Kansas City, which is military organiza-
ton composed exclusively of old veterans.
They were assisted by the Mason City drum
corps.
The New England delegations arrived
during the night and went into camp.
La Crosse gave the encampment thirteen
car loads yesterday.
Col. E. T. Pierce, of the Third Michigan
infantry of Grand Rapids, is the guest of j.
H. Thompson.
The Minnesota department has hand
some new banner.
Seventeen car loads arrived yesterday from
Nebraska over the Chicago, Milwaukee &
St. Paul road. The officers went to the West
while the rank and file reported at Camp
Beath.
The Ladies' National Relief Corps met al
their headquarters last night and transacted
routine business. =
The Ladies' Relief corps rendered Gen
Beath and staff reception yesterday.
The department commanders are requested
to be at their respective posts promptly to-day
for the parade.
The ex-soldiers of the Eighth Minnesota
regiment will meet at the Market hall at two
o'clock this afternoon for the purpose Of
forming regimental organization.
All the banks will be closed to-day.
The railroad freight offices will remain
closed to-day.
Scenes at the Nicollet house last night
were particularly brisk. The house was con.
stantly thronged by the happy old veterans
and they disported themselves gayly.
special train will leave for Saltwater this
evening at 1890, to accommodate citizens
Of that place who wish to attend the camp
fire.
The Minnesota camp fire will occur to
night. The arrangements are complete, and
1t is anticipated that this will be one Of TIN
most If not the most interesting ever held
The national salute comprised fifty guns
and they were fired at the haymarket under
tine command Of Capt Clauson, who has
command Of the ordnance.
Geo. B. Bradbury has established head.
quarters for the Independent battalion OF
Minnesota volunteers at No. AZ Washington
avenue.
A. NJ. Sawyer, post assistant general Oh
Of Maine, and delegate to the national con
vention, brought with him the First regi-
ment flag of the old Pine Tree state. He,
together with HIS wife, are the guests Of W.
L. Keller.
This is the day of the encampment.
The Grand Army people devoted them
selves pretty generally to social pleasures last
evening, and they made a pronounced sue
cess of it.
Many Of the old ssvetsr are remarkably
good billiard players.