St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-06-17
THEIR NATIVE HEATH.
The Minnesota Editors Return
from the National Cap
ital.
For Its Enjoyable Features
the Trip Has Never Been
Equaled.
Every One Wed in Washing
ton to Honor the Edito-
rial ewes"
Thanks Extended to Repre-
Thanks Extended to Repre-
sentatives in Congress
and Railroads.

terday there were heard on every side
discussions of the glory of Mount Yer
non, the wonders of Washington, the
jolly good fellows met with there, and
particularly the queenly hospitality of
that most graceful and accomplished
hostess, Mrs. G. K. Davis, whose mag
nifcent residence was thrown open
to the Minnesota party and each mem
Der thereof made to feel that the
welcome spoken as he entered the
portals of the Massachusetts avenue
mansion was a genuine one. The entire
party of 146 ladies and gentlemen were
provided with the most perfect accom-
mediation in the railway service. The
train carrying them was special
which ran over the Northwestern from
Mankato to Chicago, and over the Balti-
more q Ohio from that point to Wash
lngtOn. The return from Chicago was
made over the Kansas City road, and
the provisions for the comfort of the
tourists were no less perfect than on the
trip out. Five Pullman sleeping cars
were attached to the train, as we'll
as dining cars, and schedule time
was maintained for the entire trip.
Arrived in Washington the members of
the party were cordially welcomed by
the Minnesota congressional represen-
tatives. Messrs. Comstock, Dunnell,
Snider, Hall and Lind and Secretary
Window held reception in honor Of
the event, as also did Senators Davis
and Washburn. President Harrison re-
ceived the delegation with friendly cor
diality, and expressed hope that the
trip might prove as thoroughly enjoy
able in every way as had been anticipat-
ed. The entire Minnesota contingent in
Washington turned out to pay
their respects to the visitors,
and no effort was spared by
these gentlemen and their wives to
make the time pass pleasantly for their
guests. The occasion of the reception
rendered the association by Senator and
Mrs. G. K. Davis at their residence was
perhaps as thoroughly an enjoyable
event as any in connection with the
trip. The drawing rooms, parlorS and
corridors were draped with the flags of
the home state and those of the nation
artistically interviewer. Here and there
were emblems in various designs of the
North Star state, and the rareSt flowers
had been culled from the glass-covered
gardens of the capital to aid in
identifying the apartments. Mrs. Da-
Wis was the life and soul of any
event in which she took part, and it
may be added that she made the comfort
and entertainment of the ladies of the
party her special care during the entire
stay. Those of her Washington friends
of both sexes distinguished in science,
art, or in any other way were invited to
this reception. Hubbart G. Smith, the
celebrated composer, was there, and
His Wonderful Power
of entertainment added greatly to the
luster of the event. Miss Henry, Mrs.
Davis friend, and a lady of almost
national elocutionary fame, read a
number of selections in her inimitably
dramatic style, and Mrs. Jennie O'Neal
Potter sang divinely. Among those
whose efforts for the pleasure and COM
fort of the tourists are Oh every lip
to-day are Mr.. and Mrs. II. E. Hoard,
Judge R. F. Crowell. Trips were made
during the stay through the various de-
partments. and to the Smithsonian in
stitute, the Botanical gardens, the
Washington mont melt and various
other points of interest. An interest
ing feature was the downing of Maj.
Newson as accredited consul to Malaga.
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youngsters put in half a day trying to
convince the major that his commission
was to Molokai, the leper island OF
the Pacific, and that the Malaga affair
was ndeIstanding. The vet
eran, however, proved too old to be
caught with chaff, and gave the youth
full jokers a Grand Army laugh as he
waved the necessary papers at them.
The major is closing up his affairs in
st. Paul and will leave for Malaga in a
few weeks. President l.. P. Hunt was
unwell during the trip. and the man.
agement fell to Manager F. S. Verbeck,
of the Minnesota type foundry. The
latter proved frst-class man in the ca
pacity of guide and prophet, and on the
return trip Mr.. and Mrs. Yer
beck were presented with mag.
nificent silver tea service, the
presentation beng made in be.
half OF the association by President
Hunt, after the party had breakfasted
at the Lorimer house in Dubuque, Sun
day morning. When the party reached
st. Paul, gold-headed canes bearing
appropriate inscriptions were presented
to G. H. Holdridge, general agent at St
Paul of the passenger department OF
the Chicago, St. Paul & Kansas City
railroad, and to G. 81. Grundy, of the
passenger department of the Chicago
st. Paul, Minneapolis & Omaha system
When the visitors were about to leave
Washington Mrs. G. K. Davis went t.
the depot to bid them adieu, and pre-
scented each of the lady visitors with {
handsome bouquet of cut flowers as {
souvenir of the trip. G. H. Lord, trav
cling passenger agent of the Baltimore
& Ohio railway, was generously ener
getic in his efforts for the general com
fort of those in his care. He accom-
panied the party from Mankato tt
Washington, and returned with them
Every Imaginable detail for comfort ant
pleasure was superintendent by him per
Sonally, and too much can hardly b.
said in his praise. Messrs. Barnhart
Spindler, the Chicago type founders
presented each lady with box of trui
as the excursion passed through Chicago
on the return trip.
Thanks to the Railroads.
Anumber of resolutions were adopted
the following being framed and adopted
in Washington:
Resolved, That the generous courtesies re
ceived by the association in way of transpoI
tation to and from Washington on our an
nual excursion for 1890 at the hands of tn
Chicago, st. Paul, Minneapolis & Omaha
Chicago & Northwestern, Baltimore q Ohio
and the Chicago, st. Paul & Kansas Cit,
Railroad companies are thoroughly appreci
ated, and that we hereby extend our heart
thanks therefor. We would especially e2
press our thanks and appreciation to tn
le-souIed attention and courtesy give
during the trip by Messrs. C. II. Grundy
of the Omaha & Northwestern; c. H. Lore
of the Baltimore & Ohio, and G. II. Ho
bridge Of the Kansas City.
Resolved, That the thanks of the editors o
Minnesota and the ladies accompanyin
them on the Washington excursion of 1S9
are due. and are hereby extended to the pee
pie of Mankato and President L. P. Hunt, G
the association, for their cordial welcom
and royal entertainment at the instance Q
their visit to that city on Saturday, June
and said editors and their ladies will eve
bear the same in grateful remembrance.
Resolved That every editor Accompanying
the excursion mail to each member of tn
party on the printed list a copy {
his paper containing the write-up OF thi
excursion.
Best on Record.
On the return trip the following wer
adopted: