St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1895-02-16
A Session Replete With Excel
lent Points Of Humor and
Sense.
soL0Ns AT THEIR BEST.
Speeches From Eloquent Pub
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the senate and house of representa-
tives of the state of Minnesota. Up
wards of $50 legislators and distin-
guished citizens of the Twin Cities
and the state had gathered in re-
Spouse to invitations, and from 8
o'clock to II they enjoyed them
selves most thoroughly.
Music of a pleasing character was
furnished by the Manhattan orches-
ira, and in social converse the legis-
lators came together more closely,
and became better acquainted with
each other than could have been
possible in any other manner. An
elegantly served and plenteous
cold luncheon was served at 10 D. M,
of, adjournment was taken to the
main assembly room, where cigars
were passed around, and even the
most diff1dent member was made to
feel at home. President Footner and
Secretary McGinnis were indefatiga-
BILE, and in this pleasant task they
had the assistance of the directors
and other officers of the club. For
mality was entirely laid aside Gen.
iality, friendship and the spirit of
royal good fellowship took it's place.
What the Commercial club owned or
possessed. was, for the time being,
turned over to the guests and their
friends. The consequence was an
evening of most thorough enjoyment
and unrestrained pleasure.
THE FLOW OF SOUL.
Postmaster Henry A Castle was in
troduced by President Footner to ex-
tend welcome on behalf of the club.
Capt. Castle happily alluded to the be-
lief held by many that the brain Sc
cretes IDEAS just as the liver secretes
bile. But oratory," said he, lis the
product Of indigestion, and we will
dispense with it tonight" He well
coined the guests as the handsomest,
brainiest and most virtuous legislators
that ever convened in Minnesota If they
shall maintain their present reputa-
ton he promised a more formal re-
ceptlon in the near future.
President Footner then introduced
Senator Stevens as presiding officer for
the evening; and right royalty did the
-seaiorl senator from Ramsey discharge
the duty imposed upon him. His re-
marks were not only appropriate,
but fairly scintillated with witty hits
and happy expressions. Senator Ste
Vens never shown to better advantage
as presiding officer and orator than
last evening. No higher need Of
praise need be paid to any man. 'The
doors of the Commercial club swing in
ward, said he to the assembled
guests, ''and all we have is yours. You
have captured the Capital City, and are
fast capturing the hearts of it's citi-
zens. You are members of an intelli-
gent, business and a reliable legis-
lature, that will work for the interests
of all the people. While these two
cities have been regarded as rival
there is one heart throbbing through
arteries that reach out to every city,
town, village and hamlet in Minnesota"
Senator Wyman, as the first speaker,
echoed the sentiments voiced by Sena-
tor Stevens. He hoped and believed
the harmony now existing would con-
tinue as long as Minnesota holds her
place in the brilliant galaxy of states
comprising the American union.
Speaker Van SAINT enthusiastically ex-
pressed his belief in the wisdom Of the
legislators, and pledged himself to ia
vor new capitol building commensur-
ate to the dignity and worth of the
great state of Minnesota.
Hon. Jonn L. Gibbs, who was men,
Der of the legislature thirty years ago,
said he believed the cities of ST. Paul
and Minneapolis will yet become the
greatest on the continent. 1.-THE
country cannot be prosperous unless
the cities are said Mr. Gibbs, "and I
believe we must work together to &C
complish the greatest good for ALL
Senator McHale made an exceed
ingly pat and pleasurable talk. With
a sarcasm tinctured by wit and humor
he alluded to the fact that the three
Democratic senators are compelled to
exercise their utmost ingenuity to keep
the Republicans straight.
The gem of the evening, perhaps,
was the address Of Chaplain Forbes, of
port could do full justice to his res
lldIhS. lHey were DIS Willy DIS Wise,
as sensible as jovial, and he was given
a perfect ovation.
LIEUT.. GOV. DAY,
when called out, paid a glowing and
earnest compliment to Hiram F. Stew
ems, as the ablest,. brainiest and most
generally effective legislator he could
recall in his experience The pre-
siding officer of the senate was earnest
and eloquent in his tribute to Senator
Stevens, and to the Commercial club
and citizens of st. Paul. The Capital
city has powerful and a willing
friendoin Frank Day.
The ispeechmaking was broken at
this point by a recitation by the
GLOBE reporter.
Senator Yale was called out, and in
impassioned, touching and scholarly
sentences pointed out that there could
beno difference between the interests
oftherountry towns and the cities of
Minnesota. The pride of one, he
maintained, is the qualification of all.
EioQuence, wisdom and good will char
acteriZed the utterances of Winona's
veteran and respected leader.
Jones, J. NJ, of the house, sound
hearted and level-headed Welshman,
introduced as a self-made man who
had been nurtured in a sod cabin,
spoke briefly, but with deep feeling, of
the opportunities here given to all who
are willing to toll.
Hon. P. H. Kelly closed the speech
making in a very happy manner by
few brief words of thanks for all the
good things spoken of st. Paul and
Ramsey county. GAS a breed and a
half, or half-breed, said the old lion
of the Minnesota Democracy, 81 adj
wise the Republicans to put forward
that grand and good man, Senator
James T. Wyman, in their next con-
vention. Then 1 should feel like be-
coming thoroughbred Republican"
But, speaking seriously, Mr.. Kelly
most heartily thanked all the guests
for their attendance, and dismissed
them in few sentences that plainly
came from a happy and an overflow