St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1894-10-27

boy distributed cirtain invitations, hand
somely engraved. aIfnouncing that 'geu-
tlemen interested in the success Of the
Republican party would assemble at the
Aberdeen Friday eve.ing. and proceed
thence to apartments upon Western
avenue. where those desiring would
have an opportunity to subscribe
funds and to encourage by their pres
ence certain individuals of some sort of
club, whom it would be desirable to
patrOnize." Last evening, accordingly.
after b. and s. and cigar at the ho-
tel, carriages received some nineteen
gentlemen in evening dress and each
wearing Marechai Mel rose,
aud deposited them under the
awning leading to the entrance of
Coverings hall. On Western ave.
nue.. They were received by servants
dressed in fancy zouave costumes, and
escorted to the front of the hall within
space separated from the remainder
Oy rich velvet ribbon. They then
seated themselves upon heavy oaken
benches (ttere are no chairs for men,
bers of parliamenD. and without. OF
course, removing their silk hats. waited
calmly for MIR. Ozmun to state that,
while gentlemen might naturally have
preferences, he considered Mr.. Knutson
that Is. lie meant Mr.. Nelson-from
what he had been able to learn, a most
respectable person. and worthy OF gen.
tleinens patronage. A servant would
now.h he added. pass subscription blanks.
fn., nj
and made the rounds. Just then the
Eighth Ward League club arrived,
twelve strong, seven holding tomato
cans tied to laths and filled with blazing
tar. Leaving these torches" outside,
they were directed by the zouaves to
take seats behind the ribbon. None of
the club turned around on their en-
trance. l. l.. Mahan, temporary chair
man-''speaker," as he expressed it
afterwards-bowed slightly. The Eighth
warders were uncomfortable. They
were vulgar, common creatures, and
they knew it. Secretary Colburn looked
depressed, but Sergeant at Arms Cad
boys became reckless and defiant, and
said he was going out for a can of
beer. With several dimes in his
hat he sneaked across to Rieiz-
ke's drug store and procured
a GALLON or two of ''roOt beer" The
boys from Rice street didn't like il, but
turning their backs on the meeting"
they got out their pipes. crossed their
legs, drank root beer" and reveled iii
their disgusting vulgarity. Mr.. Edmund
told Of once meeting Swedish count.
and was greeted by Hear! hear!' from
several gentlemen who read English
papers. Gates A. JOHNSON apoiogized
for wearing ID lly-cuck" hat. No re-
Spouse. Ii. E. Stevens tried to explain
about the absence of champagne. He
blamed it all upon the steward at the
Minnesota. A certain interest became
apparent. Secretary Hallum mutlered
that 1t was a 'Deastly huke," and Mr..
Davis Sr. said something about ''douced
bad forIn.''
Meanwhile the sound of vulgar oaths
and popping cooks arose from the rear
CT the hall, but not Il gentleman turned
his head. The access of JOY in the rear
was due to Candidates Weber and
kellernan. Not allowed behind the
ribUon, they had sent out for six more
packages Of teer and were treating the
unterritied Eighth. A newcomer then
announced himself as Won Wilbrch,
and the ribbon was raised respectfully.
lie stated in digh German Americau
that the Marechai Mel cluo, named
after MckinIey's favorite flower, should
emulate the Primrose league, named
after Beacontieid's favorIte. There
were several Hear! hear!" but the
absence OF the champagne was felt.
The ''house arose" at 9:l5. aud as Gates
A.JohnsOn catered his coupe, he heard
Gadboys cry out, thickly, Get OH to de
ChOlly, boysv'
New York state denies women the
ballot. They vote everywhere to use
DR.. PRICES Cream Baking Powder.