St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-01-13
NATIONAL EDITORIAL ASS0CIA-
TION.
Some Views or Prominent Men Re-
garding Its Formation.

The following, from q large numb of let
tiers received by Mr.. Herbert, show the adj
vance that is being made toward, aud the
widespread interest manifested in, the
formation OF National Editorial association
New ORLEANS, Jan. 6, 1sS5.-Hon. 3. B.
Herbert, President Minnesota Editorial As
sociation, Red Wing, Mnn.--My Dear Sir:
Your communication requesting me TO have
arrangements made here for the meeting of
the editors OF the United States, was at once
laid before Director General Burke, who au
thoriZed me to confer with the exposition
committee on ceremonies in order that
nothing else might come on the program me
to interfere with the meeting.
now enclose you letter from Richard
Nixon, secretary Of the board Of manage
ment, in which he states that your date Ia
accepted, that the music hall, in the m ain
building, is offered for the first meeting, and
that further local arrangements will be made
in due time, and notice be sent you by the
committee on ceremonies.
recommend that you communicate direct
with the committee, through CJl. j. II.
Denny, chairman, on any matter relating 10
local arrangements.
word 10 the Minnesota editors. Tell
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our state headquarters for them and their
friends. Command me II | can do an ything
further. In haste, yours truly.
OLIVER GIBBS, JR., Commissioner.
NEW ORLEANS, Jan. 6, 1885.
Oliver Gibbs, Jr., Commissioner for Min
nesota: Dear Sir: am instructed by the
committee on ceremonies to state that you
are authorized tO reply, in answer TO a letter
g. .Nf Nh..
Minnesota Editorial association, that the date
suggested by him, the evening Of February
IL, has been accepted for the arst days
meeting Of the proposed National Editors 81
Publishers association, and that the music
hall OF the main building Of the exposition
Will be reserved and placed at the service Of
the editors for that evening. The local ar
Engagements for their reception, and for a
suitable place for subsequent meetings will
br atteu dcd to here, Of which Mr.. Herbert
will be further advised by the committee
Yours respectfully, RICHARD Nixon.
BALTIMORE, Jan. >, 1850.
b. B Herbert. ESQ, President OF the Red
Wing Printing Company, K "a Wing, MIN
nesnta: Dear sir: have yours OF the End, to-
gethrr with the two circulars signed by YOU
az chairman Of the Minnesota editorial asso-
citation.
In reference 10 the matter Of an excursion
would say that after a consultation with NJ.
Lord, general passenger agent Ee will take
pleasure In doing anything for our Mime
sofa editorial friends consistent with the IA
ciiities we have. The date YOU mention Is at
such time as will make II impossible for US Ia
furnish any extra trains. The Mardi Gras
and exposition together at New Orleans de-
mand a largely increased equipment 10 ac-
commodate il and the Inauguration, making
It necessary 10 have every car We own avail
able FOR the use OF our business at that period.
Therefore, while W. cannot extend courte
sizes Of an excursion train, We can aud will
take the pleasure In providing trip passes for
such members Of the delegation and their
wives as desire 10 go our Tay to Washington
and return on regular trains. Kindly adj
wise me at your earliest convenience as TO
decision. Yours truly,
J. q. PANGBoRN, A. G. P. 4.