St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-03-01
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the army of the Cumberland. His baptism in
blood was not long delayed but having the
''stuL" in him he so well met all the require
ments Of the soldier that the close of the war
found him wearing the straps of captain.
In 1875 he came to Minnesota in connection
with the Midland railway enterprise, which
line he constructed from Wabasha to Zum-
brota as president of the company. Since
the completion of that road he has devoted
himself to farming and dealing in real es-
tate, he and his partner having handled
more than $4,000 acres Of Northern Pacific
lands and also large tracts of pine lands
In these operations Capt. Snider has acquired
very comfortable property. Since Min
nesotian Capt. Snider has made his home at
Minneapolis, where, with wife and two chill
dren, living in one of the many handsome
aud attractive residences so numerous in
that city, his lines seem to be cast in pleas
ant places. He is hard worker and ge-
NAL companion, two characteristics with
which very many of the thousands of
the old soldiers who took part in the reunion
at Minneapolis last year were happily made
familiar
On that occasion Capt Snider held and
filed the responsible position of commander
OF Camp Beath, and as such had charge of
the camp and all the details for the care and
comfort of the great crowd. Notwithstanding g
the great attendance, very much larger than
on any previous occurrence of the kind,
Capt. Snider was equal to the task, and so
far-reaching and perfect were all his arrange
meuts, as to win for him and his city the most
unstinted praise alike Of visitors and citizens.
Two years ago he was induced against his
personal desires to run for the lower house
OF the legislature, but by prohibition COM
bination, W. H. Grimshaw defeated him by
five votes. Last fall be sought and Sc
cured the nomination and was elected by q
good majority to the present body. He is
chsirman of the committee on public lands
and also member of the railroad and fin
snce committees, in the work Of which
he hss been active and prominent. He is
not often on his feet as Z speaker. but when
be does address the house il is with a force,
earnestness aud intelligence that command
close attention. With more experience and
free from some local combinations which
have hamDered him somewhat this session,
he would be found q most useful and iniu-
entisl member. fact that may result in his
return, and perhaps, even more important
political honors.
Sitting in the extrene outside row Of
chairs opposite the east cloak room is James VI.
Burirgame, ''tEe gentleman from Steele -
He is man OF medium stature, will weigh
about 165 pounds, and has z generally sub
stantial look. He has good strong face,
black hair and fail ack beard, worn 81 fair
length Mr.. Burfi1gzme : native OF Con-
ueSticut q LAWYER By profession, having
graduated from the Michigan university la~
school in 1851. He then located at Aloe1T,
y. T.. where be remained until 1895, when
he removed 20 Decatur. H., where be had .
brother located IN the newspaper business.
Re remained here but year, p-acficing as
occasion offered, s.udying hard and doing