The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-08-12

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Earth City:
1--WE find by the local agent of the
Omaha line here at Blue Earth City
that we cannot have excursion rates to
the encampment before Tuesday, Sept.
l. On that day the reunion of Mime
sofa troops occurs at Fort Smelling. If
we cannot have excursion rates prior
to that time, we of the Minnesota troops
will be deprived of meeting our COM
rades. Please inquire if we cannot
have excursion rates issued for Aug. 81
from Blue Earth City to ST. Paul. Our
post and corps intend coming in a body,
but cannot do so except we have the
privilege of coming on Monday, Aug.
81"
There is no lack Of enthusiasm among
the citizens of Merriam Park over the
G. A. r. national encampment. The
size of the meeting held at Woodruff's
hall last night bore testimony to the
interest the people in that district are
taking in the encampment. There
were fully 300 present. The meeting
was held in the interests of the COM
ing encampment, and for the special
purpose of raising additional funds
for the accommodation of the thous-
and or more veterans who will be
taken care of at Merriam Park, and
also to provide means for decorating
lie SCIeelS appropriately.
Prior to the meeting COMPANY E, Of
the national guard, marched through
the principal streets headed by a bu-
gle and drum corps from ST. Paul
Prof. John A. Hartigan, of ST. Thorn
ass academy, presided over the meet
ing. 1t was opened by the singing of
America" by members of the ST.
Mary's church choir. Prof. Hartigan,
who is the chairman Of the Eleventh
Ward G. A. r. committee, after stat
ing the objects of the meeting, intro
duced F. G. Stevens. Mr.. Stevens de-
livered a brief and stirring address
in which he commended the patriotic
spirit manifested by the people of
Merriam Park, and dwelt upon the
ing practical exhibition of it in
greeting the G. A. r veterans.
More music followed. Mrs. c. III.
Grouse sang the Battle Hymn of the
Republic" with chorus, and Mrs.
Charles Marvin sang Columbia, the
Gem of the Ocean and "Tenting To-
night, with chorus.
Attorney General Childs then adj
dressed the meeting. The attorney
general recalled briefly the great
struggle Of '61-65, and pictured the suf-
fering and devotion of the soldiers
who sacrificed everything for their
country. The people could not repay
appreciation Of the old soldiers in ex-
tending them a fitting reception and
heartfelt hospitality Coming down to
the practical present, the attorney
general began to call for subscriptions,
and so successful did he solicit them
from the platform that in fifteen min
utes the sum Of $187 was realized. This
brings the total sum raised by Mer-
riam Park citizens up to $500.
A. j. Richie then sang 1.-THE Vacant
Chair" and ''The Star Spangled Ban
ner," after which the meeting ad-
journed.
The chair appointed the following
committees: Committee on decora-
tons, H. G. Coykendall, D. M. Sulli-
van, ]. w. Shepard, F. A. Bede1l E.
d. Parker, F. l.. Stoffer Committee
on accommodations, A. B. Bell, W. A.
Naylor, E. A. Currie, H. A. Muckle.
There will be no carriages in line on the
day of the parade. This subject was consd-
cred at a meeting of the executive commit
tee last night, and was referred to the COM
mander in chief with the recommendation
that carriages be barred from the process
sion. In other cities the use of vehicles has
invariably broken up the parade. The line of
was of the opinion that those who are un-
able to walk the short distance be provided
suitable places Of observation.
Contracts for seating and decorating the
exterior of Market hall and the West Side
Opera house have been let The contract for
building the stand for the children's chorus
also let last night to the lowest bidder.
The bids ranged all the way from $3.50 to
$500.
The accommodations committee has pur-
chased 5000 additional mattresses, making
$4,000 in all that have been thus far pur-
chased. More will be needed, as the pres
ent supply will not begin to be enough to
supply the space that will be secured in
the school buildings. More will be bought
or rented the committee has the funds
at its disposal.
The members of the ca let company Of the
central high school met at the Commercial
club last evening. Five new members
added to the roll and Lieut.. r. L. Winnie
outlined the plan upon which re cadet guides
will operate during the encampment. Ar
rangements were also made for military
drill of the Central cadets at The high school,
Friday evening of this week. It is desired
that all members of the company be present
Friday evening, both to take part in the drill
and to participate in the election of the cem-