The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1896-09-11

le living The reception was not q
ress affair, but an informal one, thor
y unconventional, for, like all men Of
commence, Gen. Walker is plain and
ctical man, and likes to meet the peo-
they are. for he is essentially man
e people. Notwithstanding, the recep.
ton wnS q brilliant affair, and lasted until
late In the night
The Women's Relief Corps, department Of
Minnesota, received comrades Of the Grand
Army and their wives and members OF the
Women's Relief Corps, Sons and Daughters
Of Veterans and the st. Paul citizens COM
mittee at the senate chamber OF the state
capitol from 8 to u p. m.
From to II p. M there was general
Illumination Of the city and band con-
certs at ladies' headquarters the Kittson
residence, the national headquarters, the
Ryan hotel, and Rice and Summit Parks.
There were also serenade concerts to vari-
GUS organizations and officers Of the G. A
r. by some Of the glee clubs and bands.
Never before in the history Of the city OF
st. Paul has it's union depot been SO
crowded as to-day. Train after train vom-
tied its load Of passengers into the station,
and thousands Of people crowded and jostled
each other In their attempts to gain an en-
trance to the streets.
Sixth street is the wonder and adj
miration Of st. Paul's visitors. 1t
might properly be termed Grand Armv
so typical Of the occasion or SO handsomely
attired In the celors and the emblems Of
this great nation.
Sixty marble white columns Of fancl.
fully moulded star stand ut intervals be-
tween Smith Park and the cathedral. Each
is surmounted with banner that blows
with the slightest breeze, and all contain
some figure or design emblematic Of the
great war Of the rebellion and the present
reunion of the men who wore the blue
and wear 1t yet In connection with thous-
and memories Of that great conflict in the
South.
Every building-large and small-along
this gay avenue Is decorated In some fash
ion, SO between the columns of white are
gorgeous arrays of flags Of every size and
shape, and thousands Of yards of bright
bunting and the thousand and one little
things that are appropriate on such Coca
sions.
The sun shining on these pillars and their
attendant coloring presents q brilliant
picture that cannot fail to impress the be-
holder with admiration and patriotic con-
tent. Along the edges Of the high build
ings are hundreds of miniature flags and
the windows and doors and corniees are
alive with banners of the corps, great
American flags, rich in color, and the faces
of the nations eminent heroes, bot. IN
war and pea:e.
ST. Paul, Sept. 3-As foretaste of what
Is coming tomorrow, st. Paul this morning
had parade Of naval veterans and ex-pris-
oners Of war, escorted by the Third regi-
ment, U. S. a. The parade started up town
on Summit avenue, but the old salts in limo
and the escaped survivors of Southern
prison hells were not as active as in years
gone by. and their slow column did not
reach the Ryan until after IL o'clock. Gen.
Walker and his staff Immediately took their
places on the porch used as reviewing
stand.
Last nights bicycle parade was brilliant
spectacle, and 1t was witnessed by enor-
nous crowds.
The line Of march was from Dayton
avenue to Western avenue, thence to sum-
init avenue. to Oakland, to Pleasant, to
Sixth, to Smith Park. Several clubs were
formed to occupy the first places in the
parade. representing in many cases various
'tmakes" Of wheels, but the rest rode sim.
ply as individuals, each presenting the pan
that suited him best. The lady riders
secured their share Of attention and admira-
tion from the spectators.
One feature Of .to-day's programme which
was of paramount Importance to the mem.
bers OF the department Of Minnesota was
the reunion Of state troops, for which
elaborate preparations had been made.
Nearly all of the regimental organizations
held reunions In the morning and general
reunion of the Minnesota troops took place.
The members Of all Minnesota regiments,
batteries and other military organizations
assembled at the east entrance Of the state
capitol, where they formed into two ranks
and marched to Eighth street, where they
embarked In street cars for Fort Smelling.
Upon arriving at the fort the assembly was
called to order by Gen. Muehlberg, chair
temporary chairman and secretary were
chosen. A. permanent organization of
the Minnesota veterans was then effected.
Hon. Alexander n. Ramsey, the war gov.
ernor Of Minnesota, was present on this
occasion and 80 was ex-kdjt. Gen. Oscar
to Archbishop ireland and other prominent
Minnesotans who participated actively in
the war. The veterans were rendered a
reception at the fort by Col. Page, the COM
handing odicer, and entertained with an
exhibition time drill and dress parade.
Music was furnished by tho Third United
States infantry band.
The reception last evening, which was the
great event Of all those planned by the
ladies' committee for the week, was held
on Summit avenue. the first platform beins
located at Summit Park. The receiving
Gen. and Mrs. r. NJ. Newport, Gen. and
Mrs. Mason. Commander-in-Chief and Mrs
Walker, and the members Of Commander
/ Walkers star with their wives; ex-Gov
Alexander Ramsey. Gen. and Mrs. John r.
Brooke, with the members Of his stan and
their wives; Mrs. John A. Logan, Gov. and
Mrs. Clough. Mayor and Mrs Doran, the
members Of the executive committee Of the
citizens committee and their wives; Col
and Mrs Josiah King. and 400 Indies. the
wives and daughters Of veterans and mem
bers Of the ladies' committee.
st. Panl, Sept. 4.-Thirty thousand march
yn0 VnfQrAna chooro6 he Cf10n0n -
This was the scene witnessed on the street,
(; OF St. Paul to-day. 1t was the grand china,
1of one Of the grandest encampments evel
held BY the Grand Army Of the Republic
and the number Of veterans in line will
Y probably never be exceeded again. For ovei
K three hours the veterans marched past thu
reviewing stand. The procession formed a,
Western and summit avenues. and wal