New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1890-06-18
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TEE WORLD rs THEIRs.
The same paper said, edltorially:
The Minnesota editors who are now visiting
Washington can have the city during their visit
10 these Northwestern handlers of the Archi-
medlan levers that move the world at So per
OF the million folded multipes OF thought; these
representatives Of the art preservative of arts,
and so forth, Washington extends a hearty well
come, not to say warm one. It is not often
that the national capital has the opportunity If
making friends with the entire press of the
foury kingdom. The latch strings OF the public
the ditors may walk right in. take chair
and make themselves at home. They are stock
holders i'll these grand and glorious monuments
to the architectural taste of this rising empire OF
freedom and now is the time to get their divi-
dends. Congress, in two grand divisions, is down
at the other end OF the avenue in a white marble
and II there is anything congress loves to do
more than another it is to go on exhibition be-
lore the all-poWerful camera Of the press. Every
where in and about the city are objects OF inter
est to our editorial vsitors-frmly fastened to
the ground and they are cordially invited to
eei perfectly ay at ease in securing facts and data
their valuable journals for the glory
and a5s 49,, edfcation of Washington and
n the improvement p as 81 their reaeers Min
readers represent the brains, wealth and beauty
of the commonwealth. Theirs is the credit OF
telling to all the world the deeds Of her heroism
in war, in literature, in science, in commerce. in
flour mills, in loW-grade thermometers, in sum-
mer tsh stories and other attractions, and we
1eelourselves especially honored in being able to
hand the city over them bodily
The Post said:
TO look at them as they sat about and talked
last night, one would not think there was sin
gle case OF editorial dyspepsia III all Minnesota.
They were q gOOd-looking. tall, clear-eyed we'll
groomed looking lot OF men, and all seemed bent
slngy on enjoyment.
CALLED ON THE PRESIDENT.
q ,toI o1o wv
proud Of their guests and have taken great
pleasure i'll showing them every attention.
Inc day was spent in making the formal
calls on the president, Secretary Blaine and
Secretary Window. After that the visitors
went about the city and enjoyed them
selves as they chose, though large delega-
tons visited the other departments and en-
Dyed the novelties ofWashington together
They were all we'll pleased with the presi-
dent, and several of them had some pleas
ant word to say to him. Maj Newson
thanked him for his appointment, while
others assured him that Minnesota was olid
for the Republican party. There were sew
eral who would have liked to have thanked
him for appointments which they hope to
get. The weather, while warm, has been
pleasant.
EDITORS AT RECEPTIONS.
The editors and their ladies attended two
receptions tonight bringing their first day
full manner. Secretary and Mrs. Window
opened their magnificent residence at 1922
Massachusetts, avenue to the Minnesotans.
and nearly all were there. The
hours were from until II
o'clock On entering, the guests
"! at once presented to the secretary and
his wife, who received in the main parlor
and gave all cordial greeting. The entire
house was at their disposal, and the guests
mingled informally. The Misses Window
presided over the refreshment room. The
elegant apartments of the secretary were
duly inspected, and during the entire
time the parllors were filled, Four
Senator and Mrs. Davis gave the
editors welcome that made ali feel at
home. Mrs. Hall, wife of Representative
Hall, of the Third district, Mrs. CIV. John
son and several we'll known society ladies
of the city assisted Mrs. Davis. She was in
ne her happlest mood and charmed every one:
There was no formality. The senator and
Mrs. Davis were everywhere among the
visitors, and every one was given a taste
Of the delightful hospitality which al
ways abounds at Mrs. Davis recep-
lions. There were music and rectations by
local people who were Mrs. Davis guests
tol the evening. The two receptions were
divided naturally, some going to the SEN
ators first, and Others to the secretary's,
and there was constant stream from each
to the other. In addition to the editors
and ladies about all the resident Minnesota
people attended. swelling the number of
guests to something over two hundred.
TIL EXCURSION ON THE PATOMAC.
This is the Pioneer Press account of the
The Minnesota editors put in the hottest
day of the trip to-day seeing the sights of
Washington and generally enjoying them
selves in various ways. No set programme
was followed during the early. part of the
seeking such features of interest as best
pleased their fancy. A great many visited
the art galleries, museums, and sought out
people in the city they knew in Mime
sofa. Many went to the navy yard, the
9 pant the b agre dat bea de
and most of them saw for the
first time the senate and house of repre-
sentatives in session. The featuresof the
day was the excursion down the p tomac
river: The congressional delegation had
promptly at 3 o'clock all the excursionists
were at the wharf, but as usual with ex-
cursions. there was a delay Of nearly an
hour before the boat finally put out in the
Potomac, and the Minnesota editors were
away to that mecca of all patriotic Ameri-
canS-MOunt Y efnOn-the tomb OF George
Washington. Once out in the cooling
breeze the delay was forgotten, for down
the Potomac, with its picturesque scenery
on every hand, the visitors felt fully repaid
for the Inconvenience of waiting An Incl
dent Of the trip down the river was the
recitatlons Of Miss Jennie O'Neill Potter O
Minneapolis, who has spent the summer
in Washington. Finally. arriving at
Mount Vernon, the visitors at
once sought the tomb of
THE FATHER OF HIS COUNTRY,
and, after paying homage at the shrine they
visited the historic grounds, and saw all
there was Of interest about the house and
gardens. Many were truly reverential and
walked with uncovered heads through those
almost sacred precincts at Mount Vernon
Notwithstanding the caution not to pluck
flowers or shrubs, it is more than likely
that nearly every person in the party
brought away some memento of thevisit.
Just across the river from Mount Vernon in
Maryland is Marshall hail. most beautiful
spot, where dinner was served in the open
air. 1t is only necessary to say that the
visitors brought with them genuine Mime
sofa appetites and did justice to the repast.
After dinner the party again went aboard
the boat and sped down the river short
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