St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-08-05


which have made our long excursion a sue
cession of delightful surprises, we have en-
countered no greater marvel than the North
ern Pacific railroad itself. In the solid and
easy smoothness OF its roadbed it
has hardly rival among the
Oldest and wealthiest railways of the United
States, while the neatness and amplitude of
its station buildings and its splendid equip
ments bespeak the noble ambition of its
managers to make it, in all respects, worthy
of its conceded rank as the most important
Of Pacific railways.
Resolved, That our grateful acknowledge
ments are due to Vice President and General
Manager OakoS for the magnificent train
which he has furnished the Jobbers union for
this, their grand continental excursion, and
which, in the completeness of its equipment
and appointment, with its luxurious
sleeping-cars and still more luxurious
dining service, is worthy of royal
progress. Our cordial and hearty thanks are
also rendered 10 the officers of the road ac-
oompanying the excursion, whose untiring
efforts were TO promote its success and make
IL a Joy forever. The admirable excellence
and efficiency of the train service of the
Northern Pacific is best atteSted by
the fact that in a journey of 2,4(0 miles not a
single accident or delay has interrupted the
movements of this wild train, and that
not single unpleasant incident has occurred
10 mar the pleasure of the excursion
lists. The spirit Of patient kindness
officers OF the company has seemed to inspire
all its employees and servants, whose uniform
good conduct and jealous attentions for the
comfort OF the passengers bear witness TO adj
mirable discipline, which is one of the
distinguishing and most agreeable features
of the Northern Pacific management. Under
these fortunate conditions which Apply
equally to all the regular passenger trains of
the Northern Pacific, it is no wonder that
from first 10 last the great excursion, so ad-
f~pEA r,ln md
continuous round of unaltered enjoyment,
and will long be remembered as one of the
happiest episodes in the experience of the
Jobbers' union.
Resolved, That the only subject of regret
which we have encountered in our Journey
is that the richest mining district of Montana
or OF this country, that OF which the flourish
ing young city OF Butte, the center lying di-
rectly in the path OF the Northern Pacific
railroad and legitimately belonging to its
TERRITORY, is not reached directly by the
track of this grand national highway, but
is accessible only from Garrison by a mar
row guage track. the intrusive Offshoot Of
another and foreign system of railroad
whose interests are not identified
with the chain of affiliated territorus
which constitute the northern rail-
way belt in the United States.
The resolutions were adopted with
cheers. Mr.. Odell being called on, said he
was OyerpOwered and asked Gen. JamisOn
to respond for him. Mr.. Hackett then read
communication, which he did with sor-
row, as follows:
To the President and Members Of the J b.
bers' Union: We herewith regretfully
tender our resignation as active members
or your very honorable association, to
take effect Wednesday, Aug. 5. Trusting
our social relations will continue as pleasant
and agreeable as have been our relations
officially, we remain, yours respectfully,
J. T. ODELL-
J. NJ. HANNAFoRD.
j. II. AMEs.
On motion, they were elected honorary
members Of the JobberS' union, with great
applause. Richard Gordon offered the fol-
lOwidg resolution:
Resolved, That the thanks Of the union are
due and hereby rendered TO President c. W.
Hackett and to MeSSrs. A. 5. Tallmadge,
George X Finch and W. b. Dean, excursion
committee, Tor the able and satisfactory man.
ner In which they have discharged their ardu-
Gus duties The work of preparation has ev-
identity been thoroughly performed, and the
supervision or our movements from day to
day has been so apparent that discomfort on
the trip has been an unknown quantity. We
cheerfully bear witness to their executive
ability and unrelenting devotion in our be-
half, and unanimously recommend their con-
unuance in Office.
The resolution was adopted with loud
hurrahS. James Suydam made a motion.
thanking the st. Paul press for their enter
prise in furnishing the reports and papers
daily to iobbers. w. B. Dean made neat
speech, thanking MeSsrs. Tallmadge, Hack
EFT and Finch for their energy in making
the excursion scch 4 success. George
Finch, being called on, sold he would not
inflict any serious speech on the jObbers
and thanked them for their kind
ness to him. Mr.. Tallmadge said
Brother merchants, If ever had occasion TO
thank any one it is you, gentlemen, to-day,
for your kindly courtesies to me. The trip
has been the longest and grandest one of ex-
cursiOn that ever had.
Rev. Mr.. Gilbert made a short speech
showing his appreciation of the trip. This
ended one OF the most pleasant incidents of
the trip. The train reached Fargo at
o'clock and made short stop.
AT HAwLEY.
Special TO the Globe.
HAwLEY, Mimi, Aug. As the train
pulled into Hawley the depot was hung
with Chinese lanterns and decorated with
flags and banner with welcome to ST.
Paul JObbers" displayed. while in the
street beyond brilliant bonfire Illuminated
things nicely. A large crowd of citizens
was upon the platform, although the hour
was late, which welcomed the members of
the union in a most enthusiastic manner
Samples of growing grain, displayed upon
the depot platform, were very fine. As
soon as the band had played lively air,
Gen. ). Z. JennisOn came upon the plat
form and responded to the welcome in fit
ting terms, when the train moved on with
cheers on both sides.
THE LAST STOP.
Special to the Globe.
LAKE PARK, Mimi, Aug. 4.-The train
pulled into Lake Park, the last stopping
place on our homeward run, at 1915 TO
ind the town brilliantly illuminated with
Chinese lanterns and bOnfires, with cannon
booming, the Lake Park band playing and
fireworks flashing, with eolored lights adding
their brilliancy to the scene. As soon as
the party had diSembarked and proceeded
TO the park in front of the hotel, Mr.. .. A.
AbOle of Lake Park welcomed the visitors
in very neat and eloquent
speech. President Hackett responded,
followed by w. J. Dyer and w. p.
Murray The town covered itself with
glory and the termination of the trip with
this point was quite fitting. After music
by both bands the Great Western paTaded
the streets, while tine jobbeTs visited
the local merchants who had STAYED
up to greet them. The party then
boarded their train and sought their berths,
to awake at home for breakfast,
thoroughly tired but very jolly and highly
satisfied party, the cheers of the Lake Park
people ringing in their ears as the train