The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-09-01

City of Mexico. He is also a veteran of the
rebellion. Then came that very astute and
handsome citizen and soldier from Michigan,
Gen. Russell A. Alger, of Detroit formerly
governor of the Wolverine state. He, like the
others, was smartly, yet unconventionaly
dressed. in cutaway coat and dark suit. A
notable figure in the throng was that of Capt
Jack Crawford, who perhaps has one of the
most interesting histories among war heroes
Capt. Crawford commanded Company F,
Forty eighth Pennsylvania volunteers The
company was known as the Miners" and
to thems with their captain belongs the
credit for the construction of the tunnel and
to blow up the rebel forts. Capt Jack Craw-
ford Is striking figure. He Is clad in a
stunning uniform, with a silken flag crossing
DIS breast, and long, wavy hair. like that
OF Buffalo Bill, dangling over his shoulders.
Ihere were also in the throng Col. Barnitz,
seventh United States cavalry retired: Mai
L. B. COPELAND. of Chicago; Gen. J. B. San
born, of St. Paul; Maj. Purinton, command
ing the Columbia post, the crack organiza-
ton of the Windy City; Maj. Wilkinson and
Col Page, Of Fort Smelling; Maj. Dietrich,
Many of these distinguished gentlemen
brought their wives and daughters and to-
gether with liberal sprinkling of ladies' from
the city, the occasion did not lack for color
ana tone.
For two hours from $50 o'clock until 10: 80
O'Clock, the party stood in the parlors receiv-
ing the throngs of people. The corridors dur
ing portion OF the evening were crowded
to their fullest capacity, showing the eager
ness OF the citizens and the visitors to pay
their respects to the distinguished guests Of
st. Paul. IL -s---...s.
One of the most pleasing features of the
evening was the rare music of the Modoc Male
chorus, of Topeka Kan. The Modocs pos
ess membership of sixty of the best sing
ers of Kansas, and twenty-five of them were
on hand at last nights reception Each mem
Der wore a white duck cap blue frock coat
and a white tie, in the ends of which were
tiny silk flags. The singing of the Modocs is
OF high order. Their harmony is rare and
No. -,
must of necessity be high. During the even
ing the Modocs rendered several stirring
battle songs, and song dedicated to the
Loyal Legion.
Soon after 10 o'clock the crowd commenced
to thin out, and being somewhat weary the
receiving party retired to their apartments
for a short breathing spell. At 1045 how
ever, the gallant Columbia post of Chicago
which organization looks upon COMMANDMENT
Chief Walker as its legitimate property was
called to attention in the long corridors. The
standing at company front for few moments,
sent a messenger to the commander and party
that the post would like to pay an official call.
Gen. Walker, accompanied by his wife and
family. returned to the reception ROOM and
the post. in trim military formation by twos.
marched before the commander and formed a
circle
Maj. Purinton. commanding the post adj
dressed the commander telling him the post
had called ed, to pay its respects and eompli,,
called attention to the prophecy sent year
ago to the general, in which it was foretold
that he would be commander-in-chef. The
major offered congratulations on the capable
administration of the commander.
In replying. Commander-in-Chief Walker
facetiously remarked that he well remem-
bered the prophesy. as he had been routed
out of bed TO receive 1t. He hoped the post
would treat his successor with the same lack
of consideration.
'T feel that have done all could to make
the past year of the Grand Army one of the
most successful in its history. and I hope I
have succeeded. have had the warm sup
port of Columbia post and believe of every
veteran in the Grand Army. / thank you.
comrades for the honor you have done me
in making this call upon me and mine.
Then the members of the visiting post gave
three cheers and tiger for the commander
and party. as only old soldiers know how to
give them. The post then marched out The
FIT Smelling Rand was present during the
entire evening and rendered a programme OF
classical and military music. The organiza-
ton was frequently applauded-
Gen. Walker and party retired early, being
fatigued.