St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-12-23

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e.s NIn TON r YeStsraay an he
the prominent members of his party
| deemed it proper that he should be ten
| dered reception in accordance
with his popularity as evidenced
| in the result at the polls.
When MIR. Winston heard of what was
under way, he requested that the recep-
| ton and banquet be made general for
| Democrats and Republicans at large.
| Harmonic hall was secured. and all day
| yesterday that auditorium was a busy
| place, DOrner'S men skurrying hither
| and thither, preparing for the evening.
and Ed Stevens marshaling couple of
| dozen of decorators. Last night the
| hall was reSplendent. The stage was
| covered with q mass of green's and foil
| age plants. behind which the mu-
| slcianS were ensconced. From the
boxes were displayed the flags of all
atoms and the back of the stage was
draped with American flags. Red, white
and blue bunting swathed the pillars
| supporting the galleries and was fes-
| TONED from the lower front part of the
| balcony. Red, white and blue streamers
hung i'll festoons from the center of the
ceiling to the gallery. On the floor the
snowy tables, covered with flowers,
43O plates and shining silver.
Twas brilliant scene, and the best
| feature of the evening was that men,.
bers of all parties sat side by side, and
| In the evenings cheer, forgot the late
| struggle.
At a few minutes past a delegation
Of prominent citizens filed into the hall
| and took their places at the table di-
| rectly In front Of the stage. At their
head was Mayor-elect Winston, who sat
directly in front of large portrait of
Thomas Jefferson. On his left sat
Mayor Babh. and at his right hand was
ex-Mayor George A. Pillsbury. The
most prominent members of both lead
ing parties were there. Among the Re-
publlcanS present were, beside the two
first mentioned, G. NJ. Loring, ID. Nj.
Clough, Capt c. B. Tirrell. A. j. Board
man. Loren Fletcher, Judge Fred Hook
| er, Judge John p. Rea, A. j. Blethen and
too many others to mention. AS for the
Democrats. all the leading members
of the party were on hand, including
the new of1icials-elect of botn city and
county. Before the banquet began
Col. M. w. Glenn in a few words ex-
plained the object of the recepton-as
testimonial of regard for p. b. Win
| ston from the citizens Of Minneapolis
| and introduced j. w. Lawrence as the
POSTMASTER of the evening. Then the
walters began to hustle, and for
several minutes no one disturbed
| the holy calm except Capt.
| Dan Day, who couldn't refrain from
| discussing old days in Maine and the
"scraps" he had on the river. and re-
mlnding Scion Armstrong of the num-
Der of times he had been arrested and
brought before the latter.
The Flow of Soul.
When the wine and cigars began to
| circulate. TOastmaster Lawrence arose,
and in a few words introduced Mayor
elect Winston, who was greeted by a
| cheer that cracked the ridgepole. He
arose and said:
| / am glad to be offered an OPPORTUNITY TO
meet so many of my friends and fellow citi-
| zens. ] have returned with renewed vigor,
| ready to undertake the responsibilities which
| have been put upon me. While absent was
| somewhat cut Off from communication with
| you. but have been sorry 10 learn that so
| much discussion has arisen over the possible
| appointments TO be made by me- had hoped
| that the people who elected me by such
| handsome majority would have confidence
| enough in me 10 trust me to make necessary
| appointments. l assure you that I shall
! make no appointments without considering
the interests of the city. In the discharge of
| my duties will do what deem to be for the
| best interests OF the city. SO that may receive
| your good will and esteem. Gentlemen, that
is all that any of us desire. Again l thank
| you for this testimonial
Mr.. Lawrence thanked Mr.. Winston
for telling the people who will be chief
| of police and health officer, etc.. and
called upon Mayor Babb for some "ex-
perience." The mayor was also vocif-
erously applauded. Mayor Babb spoke
of the trials of the chief Office in the
city, and assured Mayor Winston that
he would have no more cordial sup
porter than his predecessor III the may
Or's chair.
Capt. Q. c. Merriman. an ex-mavor.
was called for, but he had withdraw J.,
and EX-Gov. John S. Pillsbury was IN
vited to make an address. The ex-gov-
errOr referred to his long residence In
Minneapolis and of the Importance of
this city.
when go from home" he continued, 81
always return believing that Minneapolis is
the best city In the world. And am glad to
get up here tonight and sly That we have a
mayor of whom we can we'll be proud. Since
| we couldnt elect our man let us be satisfied
and stand by the man who. l believe, will
give us an administration that will reflect
credit upon the CITY,"
An Old Romano
Hon. Daniel Buck, of Mankato. was
Introduced as IAN old war horse whom
| everybody is delighted to honor" Mr..
Buck delivered all eloquent encomium
upon Minneapolis, her importance, and
her wonderful development.
Frank +. Davis was next called upon,
as representative of the young men.
Davis said that he had last night met.
for the first time, the mayor-elect, and
continued;
81 como here. not as partisan, but as q
| citizen OF Minneapolis who delights to grasp
love. want 10 tell you that 1 believe the
man you have honored will never dishonor
| you. mn no critic of past policies, but
believe that under Philip B. Winston the city
| OF Minneapolis will reflect credit upon the
| whole state. believe as 1 do because the
| people have. at the ballot box, said: He is
the man.. This is your home and mine. We
tration, and believe MIR. Winston is the man
10 give ii to Es.''
+. w. Durant, who had come with
the greeting OF the mayor of Saltwater
to the mayor of Minneapolis, came
next. Mr.. Durant's speech was devoted
to the responsibilities of mayor, and to
the wisdom of Minneapolitans for hav.
ing shown such good taste in the selec-
ton of a mayor. His congratulatiOn
was all the more hearty because he be-
lieyed that the election of Mr.. Winston
as mayor would lead TO something
higher.
Chris A. Gallagher was called for.
Mr.. Gallagher was glad that Mr.. Win.
ston had been elected because he would
DC the mayor not of a part, but of the
| whole people. He was glad for another