The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1890-06-19
EDITORIAL PLAY-SPELL.
The Minnesota Boys Enjoyed
Theirs for 1890, by a
Trip to Washington.
They Of Course Saw the Presi-
dent and Everybody Else,
and Were Happy.
The Party Rode in Special Train,
and Had Everything Their
Own Way for a Week.


editorial party, that left here ON the It'll
for a weeks visit in Washington, re-
turned Sunday evening, and the summer
excursion for 1890 came to an end. 1t
required five sleeping cars to carry the
party, and the train was run as a special
all the way from St. Paul 10 Washing
ton and retrra.
The first - -}e::s1re, Saturday,
June Z, was ,:.--- - .--ss- !katO, which Is
the home of Col l.. 2. Hunt, who is
president of the Editors and Publishers
Association of Minnesota. Mr.. Hunt
and his wife had arranged a social pro-
gramme at the Saulpaugh house, drive
about the city in the afternoon and a
complimentary lunch in the evening, all
of which were ksenly enjoyed by the
editors and their Isdies.
To Chicago, cvoe ssss
At 10 p. II. ::....a ''Atinnosota Editorial
Special" in charge of G. H. Grundy,
started for Chicago over the Chicago
and Northwestern railroad, and without
delay or mishap Of any kind, the Chi
cago depot was reached at noon, Sun
day, June 8. By 3p. m. the cars had
been transferred to the Baltimore and
Ohio Railroad company's depot on the
lake front, at the foot of Monroe street,
and five minutes later the train was
started for Washington, in charge of c..
H. Lord, of the Baltimore and Ohio pas
senger department. The actual running
time between Chicago and Washington,
a distance of about $50 miles, was
Twenty-three Hours and Fifty-five Min
utes.
While crossing the Allegheny mountains
the speed of the train was slightly slack
ened, so as to permit the party to view
the mountain scenery.
At Harper's Ferry many of the old
soldier editors We're thrown into I'M
bounded enthusiasm on once more be-
holding the ground they fought over in
the early part of the rebellion. Many
stories were told of what was done on
Bolivar Heights and Louden Heights, on
opposite sides of the Potomac river,
at the point where the Shenandoah river
and valley end. John Browns old fort
was pointed out and the singers of the
party let 60 one or two stanzas of John
Browns Body" while the special train
went rolling on down the Potomac val
ley at the rate of fifty-fye miles an hour,
finishing the journey eastward shortly
before p. m. Monday, June 8.
Anxiously Awaited, Heartily Welcomed.
The hospitable reception accorded the
excursionists by the Minnesota delega-
ton in congress left no room to doubt
that the party was heartily welcome.
From the time of arrival to their de-
parture nothing that could be devised
for the entertainment of the visitors
was omitted A programme had been
prepared to facilitate sightseeing, and
every arrangement possible perfected,
leaving the editors free to employ their
all too short time at the nations capital
to the best advantage.
Naturally the first visit was to the
White House. Arrangements had been
made for the reception of the delegation
by the president at $50 o'clock, the
morning after their arrival, but as many
were tired out from their long journey,
the Executive Mansion was not reached
until after 10. This fact caused te-
dious wait in the East Room till the
president was again at liberty and came
out to greet each of his callers with a
cordial hand-shake.
All the national buildings were visited
and thoroughly inspected, including the
Washington monument, Corcoran art
gallery, navy yard, market house, fish
hatchery, bureau of engraving and
printing, pension bureau and many 9TH
ers. A pleasant drive was also taken to
Arlington,
The Former Home of Robert e. Lee,
and to the Soldiers Home and national
cemetery. At the state department the
Secretary Blaine and at the treasury
tended by Secretary Window. Clerks
were detailed to give the visitors all pos
sible information and to explain fully
the workings of the greatest financial
institution of the world. Senators Da-
Wis and Washburn took special care that
the inspection of the Capitol building
should be complete and instructive. One
days proceedings in the house and senate
We're listened to by the editors with
great interest. Much curiosity was also
evinced in picking out the more prom
nent of the country's lawmakers while
they occupied their seats.
A Day at washington's Old Home.
The most enjoyable portion of the en-
tertainment laid out by the Minnesota
delegation at Washington was, I'M
doubtedIy, the trip down the Potomac
and the visit to Mount Vernon, where is
the old home and tomb of Washington.
The cool breezes of the majestic river,
the beautiful scenery along the shores,
and the historic associations connected
with the venerable place rendered the
trip one that no participant will ever
forget. An exquisite lunch, spread on
the lawn at Marshall Hall, was rendered
the visitors by the Minnesota delegation
in congress before the return trip to the
city. The Minnesota congressman and
many Washington people accompanied
the editors and appeared to enjoy the
outing as much as any of the western
ers During the return trip short
speeches were made by each of the con-
gressmen, occasion being taken to per-
sonally explain to the editors their
views ON
Various Matters of National Legislation
which are at present occupying public
attention. Miss Jennie O'Neill Potter,
who was one Of the party, gave several
very enjoyable reGitatiOns, and music,
both instrumental and vocal, was also
provided for the occasion.
The h0spitable manner in which the
members of the association were treated
by Senators Washburn and Davis and
Secretary Window drew forth many
words of praise for those representatives,
of the North Star State. Senator and
Mrs. Washburn served a very elaborate
lunch at the WashDurn residence on k
street. Secretary and Mrs. Window
and Senator and Mrs. Davis also enter
tanned the party with receptions at
their residences on Massachusetts ave-
nue.. During the entire visit of the
editors in the city the resident Mime
sotians evipced every anxiety to make
their stay pleasant and profitable one.
This fact was fully appreciated and at a
meeting the evening before their depart
ure resolutions thanking every one con-
cerned in their enjoyable entertainment
were passed by the editors, as follows:
They Were Pleased, and Said So.
First-To the members of the Minnesota
delegation in congress and to Secretary Win
dom, who have so cordially received and en-
tertained us, we return our earnest thanks.
Personally they have done all in their power
to make our visit pleasant and instructive.
We are more than ever convinced that to
wisely legislate for the varied interests of the