St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-01-25
PIPING TIMES OF PEACE.
Veterans Of the Grand Army Muster in
Force.
BL0ODLESS BATTLES WON!
I
Archbishop Ireland Glories in the Part
He Took in the War as -
Chaplain.

ment of the department of Minnesota3
q. A. R., concluded its labors with a
camp fire last evening. Market hall
was -decked in festal array and stream
ers predominated On all sides. The
stage was gaily decorated, and the
three strands of evergreen, which
hung suspended over the foot
lights, served to enhance the
artistic effect of the background. The
crowd was an enormous one, and griz-
Fly war-seared veterans elboWed beard
less boys whose trim, natty uniforms
contrasted decidedly with those worn by
the veterans. The hall, which has so
often Witnessed the flight of the politi-
cal spread-eagle, was the mute spectator
to the aerial flight OF much nobler
bird last evening, for the addresses of
the speakers were filled with patriotism
and came from their hearts.
The Sons of Veterans Drum CORPS
babe all welcome when they
SOUNDED THE ASSEMBLY
and by the time the auditors had seated
themselves there was but little avail
able space remaining. The gallery was
filled to its utmost capacity, and the
stands of stacked arms in the rear of
the hall were in danger of being
knocked over by the constantly increas-
ing crowd.
After an Invocation by Rev. w. E..
Stanley, department chaplain, Comrade
Henry A. Castle delivered an interest
ing address, and in a few well chosen
words babe all welcome, and c0ngratu-
lated the G. A. r. upon the fact that
the comrades had consummated three
days business in two days time.
Gen. r. W. johnson delivered the adj
dress Of welcome in place of Mayor
Smith, as that gentleman was unavoid-
ably compelled to absent himself. n
ITO respond to so brilliant well
come would require words beyond my
ability" said Gen. johnson, land yet the
welcome we have received from the
City of st. Paul is simply continuation
and out of all of our camps during the
war. We were pursued by loyalty, and
the same spirit we find here tonight.
These veterans are probably the last
active soldiers this country will see for
many years. We have practiced the
arts of war, hope, for the last time.
We settled our greatest war under the
leadership of our greatest general, and
are now settling our national affairs
without bloodshed. / believe the ma
ton OF to-day owes to the old soldiers
four brilliant states, Kansas, Mime
sofa, Nebraska and Iowa."
Ex-Lieut. Coy. A. Barto, of Sank Cen
| ter, delivered a short response in place
of Department Commander j. 81. Eye
who is ill at his home in Minneapolis. 4.
W. ii. Dixon recited 1.-The Fall of
Richmond" in truly dramatic style. The
poem which was so ably rendered last
evening was composed by Private James
O'ReilIy when =
THE SHADES OF NIGHT -.
had gathered about the tents of the vie
torious army, on the evening OF
the capture OF the Confeder-
ate capital. Peter Hoffman, a
drummer in the old First Minnesota
volunteers performed the long roll and
carried all back in fancy to the days Of
the campfire and guard mount. q!
Judge j. P. Rea, past communicating
chief of the G. A. r., dwelt upon the
heroism displayed by mothers, wives
and sweetheafts, and feelingly depicted
the moments of anxiety and hours of
agony which the brave, loving women
at home endured for the good OF their
country.
Messrs. Charles Lightbourn and
George Harding. of st. Paul Camp
number One, Sons Of Veterans, went
through the silent drill in a manner
which won for them the deserved plaud-
it's of the audience. Hon. I'll. f. Stew
ems delivered an address in behalf of
the Junior veterans, and during his re-
marks, said: GAS the years roll by. the
ranks of the G. A. r. being decimated,
it calls upon US in some man
10 mo- nnt m
their memory. In 1877 at Philadelphia
the project was inaugurated, which
bears so fruitful a result to-day. We
have now thirty-one states and five ter
ritOries in which we have established
camps, and 10000 Sons of Veterans will
be found in this land. Every one of
them stands pledged to protect the
country and treasure the memory of a
father whose name is their highest
heritage"
Capt. Castle then introduced Arch
Bishop Ireland, stating that he liked to
| think of the distinguished divine as
Capt, Ireland, by which rank he was
known during the war, when chaplain
of the Fifth Minnesota volunteers. '1t
was proud day for me [ assure you"
said the archbishop, when was per-
mitted in my youth to go to the field
anu take part III Tile great
BATTLES OF THE COUNTRY.
know Of few things to remember of
which am prouder or gladder than of
| There are many of you here tonight
who will say that you enjoyed varied
and pleasing programme. The roll
call and silent drill remind you of the
battlefield, and in the love and good
| fellowship which reigns supreme
you may we'll forget those dark
! bloody days of the past. In early days
! they erected statues to the heroes of
| their respective counties, but is not
| each of our war-Scarred veterans hero?
| Is not the prosperity of our country a
standing monument to their martyrdom
and self-sacrifce? Let us then take
| care Of our old soldiers, and by remem-
| bering thei1 glorious past enable them
| to live happy in the future"
| AT the business session yesterday af-
| ternoon, the reports of the various past
| officers showed the flattering condition
of the order. The committee ON reso-
| lutionS offered but one clause, which
i was prolific of discussion; that no off
Ger Of the society be permitted to be-
! come candidate for political Office.
| This was referred to the body without
recommendation, and was finally de-
feated by one vote. The following Off
GERS for the ensuing year were elected J:
Dep ;rtment Commander-A. Barto, Sank
| Center.
| Senior Vice Commander-Senator Comps
! ton, Fergus Falls.
| Junior Vice Commender-CharleS Parker,
| st. Paul.
Medical Director-Dr. j. H. Murphy, st.
| Paul.
Delegate at large to National Encamp-
! ment-Capt. J. H. Mullen,
| observation-disclosures. Sutherland, Richard
| son. Dickson and Mortimer
PRIZES FOR POULTRY.
| Minnesota Ranks High as Breed