St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-09-24
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to the Pageant.
One of the most interesting features
of the parade was "Northrup's volun-
teers for the relief of Fort Ripley in
1862" 1t comprised division of the
brave survivors of the little band of
brave citizens who went from st. An
thony-for Minneapolis was only ham,
let at that time-to protect the frontier
during the Sioux Indian massacre.
The grizzly and gray veterans who took
arms 10 protect the people against the
ravages of the savages were mounted
OH horses. and they received an ovation
throughout the line of march.
1t reminded one of the never-to-be-
forgotten Willard reception upon the
opening of the Northern Pacific road,
eight years ago. But it eclipsed that
demonstration in point of beauty and
plctUresquenesS, although the Willard
demonstration had more vehicles in
line. On that occasion every wood cart
even was brought into requisition. Yes
terday the display was almost entirely
confined to elegant floats. Cheap John
advertisers did not have front rank.
A take-off on the Sage of Nininger at
tracted especial notice. 1t was wagon
supporting pole draped III black,
labeled "Cesar's Column" From one
end OF cross beam was suspended
large copy of Shakespeare; from the
other, side of bacon thrust through
with a quill pen. A cub bear was
chained to the column" A placard
bore the inscription, ''Methinks l did
protest too much" The horse drawing
this turnout was draped in mourning.
DR.. j. G. Mitchell, an alderman of
ha Of oII
mirerS as. he marched with martial
strides at the head of the Jordan band.
1t is an admirable organization, by the
way, and discourSed excellent selections
as though inspired by the grace of the
statnesque doctor and alderman who
walked side by side with the drum
major.
Street car conductors are often gruff
and disobliging. Such reap thistles
and thorns, when they might be
crowned with chrysanthemums and
roses had they little of the proper in
stinct and gentlemanly qualities. The
conductor on Car No. 300, that came
down to st. Paul last evening, is a re-
freshing exception. He soon had every
body i'll good humor despite the crush,
and he was voted good fellow.
Sweetmeats were gratuitously dis
tributed among the thousands of spec
tators who lined the streets, aud who
grabbed the sweet morSels voracOusly,
by the confectioners, and one shrewd
cigar manufactures had cupid shoot
ing cigars into the crowd. These floats
and vans were followed by the gam
Minis, and often by men of mature years.
The showing made by the public
schools was very creditable. Each
school was represented by a detacl-
ment of ten boys, and they ca rrled aloft
the school banner. Each school motto
was emblazoned on the flags, with the
name of the school, Lift Better Up to
Best" and america for Americans"
are sample of the notices.
Col. Glenn had charge of Division D,
so-called according to the nomenclature
AS matter of fact, it was the display
Of such furnishings as can be more
faithfully described as mOvables. The
articles exhibited were materials of al
most every sort. Col. Glenn is beau
ideal of horSeman, and lie was fire.
quenty applauded.
r. G. Dun & Co.'s record book has the
Crock of Ages for a foundation. The
back of the book related that it was the
statistical exposition for last March. and
many wondered why it should not have
read September the present, in harmony
with the temper and the spirit of the
day.
j. G. Joslyn had float representing
considerable current coin of the realm.
There were $4,000 cigars loaded upon the
pOnderOuS wagon hauled by tour milk
white horses, and they included many
brands of imported goods. julie insists
they are all sold and were delivered to
the trade last night.
No one unacQuainted with the magnl-
fnda nf the industry Nnnl1 have had
even comparative conception of the
number of butchers employed in Mime
apOliS to supply the multitude with
meats. There we're SOC of them in line,
all mounted on sleek horses.
The play on the Eighth ward blind
pig, ali incidental accompaniment to
the patrol limit regime, was one of the
most amusing features. 1t comprised a
fac-simile of a lookup cell, and in 1t
was the prisoner who had transgreSsed
the irOnclad law.
A perfect sea of faces beamed Joy
| ously down from every window on the
| two or twelve stories high, was scene
of lanimation. and it was an inspiring
sight. They appiauded the parade and
displays with zest.
One was the first bobtail car operated
in Minneapolis, when the mileage was
but four miles, and the other was
magnificent electric car. Above the lat
ter ran the following: Number of car,
522; miles of track, $50, ana yet the pub
lie kick"
Seldom before has the general popu-
lace been given the opportunity of wit
Messing the spectacle of a. II. Hall on
horseback. His friends applauded with
involuntary enthusiasm, and wondered
if he were not lineal descendant of the
Centaurs.
''You catch 'em; we keep em," were
the words prominently displayed on an
iron jail manufactured in Minneapolis
for Marshall, Mimi, which, after taking
III the parade, was placed on the rail
road cars for its destination.
Col. William McCrory was one of the
most attractive marshals. His division
was composed of an exhibition of
raiment. the food. the fuel and like
necessaries OF life. Things that are
ephemeral. as it were.
What would an industrial parade be
without the festive insurance hustler?
This is how he got in his deadly work:
"What would the harvest be without
insurance?" This was placated on a
burning elevator.
The fire department proudly informed
citizens of the wagons which had been
''built at our repair shop" They were
q credit to any city and particularly to 4
department of the city's government.
The Y. n. G. A. got in their work.
They exhibited picture of their build
ing about to be erected, stated its cost
and then inquired: ''Haye you given
anything to it? If not, why not?
The Jordan brass band was a candi-
date for the first priZe