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TURNED A DEAF EAR
AUDITORIUM CAMP FIRE AUDIENCE
REBUkES A SEMI-POLITICAL
HARANGUE.
HUNDREDS LEFT THE HALL
WHILE MIR. KILGORE, OF NEW
YORK, TRIED TO TALK OF
PARTIES.
BIG MEETING AT MARKET HALL.
Capt. Jack Crawford Entertains II
Large Crowd With His Songs
and Stories.

That the $500 people who attended
The EX-Prisoners of War campfire at
the Auditorium last night came pre-
pared to be served with the regulation
menu of the old-fashioned campfire;
that it would not be satisfied with any
shortcomings and that it would re-
sent any Interpolation of politics, was
plainly evidenced by the large number
who left during the delivery of the
speech of ]. L. Kilgore of New York
Mr.. Kilgore sought, by the adroit mani
pulation of words and phrases, to con-
Vey the idea that Republicanism and
loyalty to the union were synonymous,
and incidentally he condemned, in very.
sweeping terms, all those who might
vote the Democratic ticket this fall.
Less than eleven of the audience remain
ed in the hall at the conclusion of Mr..
Kilgore's address. 1t was patent that
political or stump" speeches were not
expected, and that the audience dis
countenanced the action of ringing in
politics into a meeting of the G. A. r.,
whether the sentiments of the speaker
were Republican, Democratic, Popu-
list, Prohibitionist, or what not.
Few Of the orators of the evening
had ever faced a larger audience, or
an audience with an ear more willing
and eager to hear tales of suffering in
Southern prison. However, in this
those present We're disappointed, as
no tales or anecdotes of prison life
were narrated, and but one of the
speakers reverted to prison life during
the war
Owing to unforeseen circumstances it be-
came necessary to modify the programme
somewhat, and the Hon. Chas. F. Sheriff.,
Of Pittsburg, the newly-elected national COM
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mander of the ex-prisoners of war, presided.
After a spirited and well-received address
by the chairman, Gov. Upham, of Wisconsin,
was introduced. The governor stated that
men who, in their early manhood went forth
TO put down the greatest rebellion of modern
times were now, in their old age captives.
They had been captured by the hospitality of
st. Paul and the state of Minnesota But
continued the speaker 1--WE discovered last
year in Louisville that all the loyal people
did not reside in the North. The good people
of that city gave us a royal welcome, and
the display Of flags and decorations showed
that the love of country was supreme North
well South. And yet it cannot be ex-
pected that these reunions will be as happy
and as successful in the South as In the
North. The victor and the vanquished can
no more come together than the lion and
the lamb. True the error has been ad-
mitted by those who fought against us but
some feeling remains. 1t is human nature
that it should be so. The man who is whipped
cannot be expected to clap his hands and say
that he enjoyed the threshing. He may know
that he deserved it. but he don't like to admit
that he relished it. And at this time l
want 10 say that the war would have been
ended two years sooner had we had a wholly
loyal North. We didn't have. The vast ma
jority Of the people of the North were loyal
to the core. Here and there however. were
streaks of disloyalty. floats of copperheadism
and these copperheads did not. meet u.s. face
to face as did the boys in gray, but fred
into our backs, when we least expected it.
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AT MARKET HALL.
Capt. Jack Crawford Was the Even.
ing Star

Every comrade in Market hall last night
was glad he was there. The patriotism that
fills every bosom was abroad. 1t was an
inspiring campfire. Earnest speeches and
rouslng music created no end of enthusiasm.
when the campfire was kinded few min
utes after p. m. there might have been $50
people present. An hour later, when the fire
was cracking, there were at least 900 peo-
pie there.
Capt. NJ. ]. O'Connor presided. and the
Duluth City band, under the direction of
Oscar Lineau, furnished the instrumental
music. The Modoc club, of Topeka, and the
Iroubadour\ quartette sang several seiec-
tions ~ u. 4
Capt. O'Connor, in opening the campfire
extended hearty welcome to the comrades.
He made allusion to the criticism of outsiders
taking exception to the action of the G. A. r.
in commemorating the victory of the Union,
and answered the criticism with the state
ment that since the beginning of the world
all nations rewarded and glorified their de-
tenders. Capt. O'Connor then introduced the
Troubadour quartette which sang very ef-
fectively. Following the selections of the
quartette, which received several encores,
Capt. O'Connor presented Capt. Jack Craw-
ford the celebrated poet scout" Capt
Crawford entertained the audience for nearly
three-quarters of an hour. He spoke elo-
Quently of the lesson of the encampment,
he told stories and he recited some of his
stirring verses. Capt. Crawford said:
my soul was ablaZe as l saw that living
flag Of young living patriots today. I have
attended nearly all Of the national encamp-
ments, but l was never so moved as l was
today One of the veterans who stood near
looking at the living flag could not con-
ceal his emotion. The tears coursed down
his cheeks, and he wiped them away he
said to me:
4 thank God that am one of those who
have made this tribute to patriotism pos
sible,'
Capt jack then recited his celebrated
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WITHDRAWN AS A CANDIDATE FOR
G A. r.. COMMANDMENT
CHIEF.
MAJ. GARRISON, OF NEBRASKA,
is THE FAVORITE, WITH JOHN G..
LINEHAN A DANGEROUS OP-
PONENT.
MINNESOTA HAS TWO CANDIDATES
For Senior Vice Commander in
Capt. HI. A. Castle and Gen. j. H.
Mullen.

G. A. r. politics were sizzling hot
last night around all the different de-
partment headquarters Many of the
states held caucuses during the even
ing, and the results Of each were
guarded with more or less care. Some
of the states refused point blank to
make any statement whatever, but
enough was learned before II o'clock
to show conclusively that Rear Ad-
miral Meade, of New York, had been
switched off on siding, and that the
contest lay between John c. Linehan,
of New Hampshire, and Thaddeus s.:
Clarkson, Of Omaha, with the chances
very favorable to the latter.
There is a great deal of wire pulling.
enough to show that the leaders in
each department are something Of poll
ticians themselves There are wheels
within wheels. The fight reminds one
for all the world of a presidential
campaign on a small scale. Each state
has its own interests to protect, and
deals are being made and trades eff
fected with no little skill.
The great state of Illinois had a
caucus during the evening, and the
Clarkson forces were very successful.
They secured pledge from the dele
gates to vote at this mornings en-
campment first for Clarkson and sec
ond for Linehan. Clarkson is a West
ern man, was a soldier from Illinois,
and is very popular in that state. The
fact that that state will give it's first
ballot to him adds materially to his
strength. AS for the place of the next
meeting, Illinois, as does nearly all the
states for that matter, Is in favor of
Buffalo and that city has a dead
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cinch on the. 1897 encampment. No
other city stands chance in the race.
Massachusetts, held a caucus, but so
far as could be learned. left no in
structions for it's delegates, but there
is not the least doubt but that the
delegates from the Bay state will sup
port Linehan, the candidate from
sister state. Massachusetts, also will
support Buffalo with its entire
strength OF course Nebraska has no
need of a caucus. It's beloved son, Maj
Clarkson, is a running horse which
needs no grooming. He will receive
the whole support of the delegates
from that state, and also hearty as
sistance from Wisconsin, Michigan,
and largely from Iowa and Minnesota.
The Empire state did not finish its
caucus until II o'clock, and when it
was over, Linehan was found to have
more strength than was anticipated.
There were fifty-four delegates present
at the caucus, and Linehan secured
forty-one out Of the batch, leaving
Rear Admiral Meade but seven. The
action of the New York caucus was
not unlocked for, as the Meade forces
never have been confident of success
Not that there was any enmity to
Meade as a man and a suitable can
didate, but because he has not been
connected with the Grand Army long
enough to place him in the line for
election. There are other men who
have been senior and junior vice COM
manders for some time, who are
thought to be more entitled to the
place than the rear admiral. The
western part of New York is placed in
something of peculiar position, as
indeed is the whole state. for that
matter. New York does not like to
ask for the encampment and the COM
mander-in-chiefship the same year,
and will therefore trade off, She has
promised her support to the choice of
the other Eastern states II they in
turn will support Buffalo as the place
for the next meeting. The Buffalo
posts have not been heard to make the
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JUMPED INTO THE LAKE.

John Gladly, a laborer, forty-seven
years old, residing with his wife and
one child at 800 Hope street, is believed
to have committed suicide yesterday
afternoon. Gladly, who has been out
or work for year, said he was going
to Tanners lake, about seven miles
from st. Paul on a fishing trip. He
went to the lake, hired boat from
Gus Rohland, and pulled out from the
shore. This was the last seen Of him.
Last evening Rohland found the craft
anchored in the middle of the lake
and in the boat were Gladys hat and
coat. His body Is supposed to be at
the bottom Of the lake. Gladly was
formerly a car sweeper on the Great
Northern road, but has not worked
for a year. He belonged to lodge Of
Modern Woodmen.
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poem descriptive of the old veteran relating
his story of the war to his grandchild Henry
Ward Beecher. so Capt Crawford said pro-
nounced the poem the best short history Of
the war ever written.
The recitation created much enthusiasm
anu in responding to the encore Cant Craw-
ford said that he was going to Go sometime
that he seldom did unless he had his Win
chester with him-he was going to sing-and
10 the tune of Marching Through Georgia =
Capt Crawford paid a glowing tribute TO
MS mother. He told the comrades how he
nad promised his mother on her death bed
that he never would let drop of intoxicat-
ing liquor pass his lips. That promise he
sald had kept him out of jail for something
tod him that. under the influence of alcohol
the spirit of the outlaw would have con.
trolled him. III
The Modoc club. of Topeka, Kan. arrived
ABOUT this time, and soon as Capt
crawford had taken his seat the club TWEEN
ty-four strong, assembled the stage and sang
Rally Round the Campfire" and a humber
OF otner patriotic songs. The club was en-
oo rev as gan ana again. 1t is unsurpassed
Capt. U Connor next introduced Mrs Myra
c. Grinnel, of Wisconsin Mrs GrinneI
spoke in behalf of the Woman's Keller corns
dier ADDRESS was literally interspersed with
amusing anecdotes. Mrs. Grinnei pointed tn
the financial condition of the Woman's Relief
corps as a contradiction of the old SAVING
tnaL woman is penny wise and pound
When you read the report of our com
, nlana -chlef tomorrow said Mrs Grin
mel, you will see whether women know how
Nal r. II, Hendershot and son rendered
WITH Win ME and drum Three Cheers for the Red,
Mnate ana Blue" Gen. Logaa's fs.vcrite
marching tune. They were literally encorsd
Hon. William A. Ketcham, OF Indiana, who
was next introduced. delivered an earne #
aodress IN the course of which he crl1size6
the ieadlng Union generals, including Tncmas
Sheridan, Grant and Sherman. robert 7,
Hill, who was the next speaker to address the
meeting. referred TO the important sery;ces
rendered by the cavalry during the war and
dwelt particularly upon the value Of its SCR
31ces under Gen. Sheridan duriag the cIosino
months of the war "5
The campfire closed with tie singing =.
America by the entire audience u
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viously invited the remaining mem
bers of the regiment to accept his hos
pitality, and he gave them the liberty
of his magnificent residence. When
they arrived, Mr.. Hill spoke few
words of welcome to them, relating
the many incidents of the early history
of the state, and told them that the
interest he had always had in the gal
liant First regiment was still as great
as ever. The entire party was taken in
to lunch, and after luncheon they re-
paired to the long music hall, where
Miss Tarbox presided at the pipe or
gan and Mr.. Hill led the entire party
in singing America. The First reg
iment was headed in the procession
by their original drum corps, and the
leader is H. O. Fifeld. who was pres
ent The following members were
present: ~ egs-~-
A. Plumer, G. A. Latin, Geo. E. Fuller,
t. L. Dwille. N. L. Hendricks,g J. S. Hill,
Roberts, ]. w. Pride, W. H. Hoyt, ]. w.
Walsh, A. H. Pichte c. A. Birnay, r. J.
Porter, E. H. Bassett, F. Dickinson, G. P.
Clark, e; NJ Benson, J; y por psn1, j J; n.
Wakefield. D. Bryant, E. Il. Needham, Ben
Lent, A. Berry, NJ. d. Taylor, Ms L. Bevans,
A. Davis, C. Shatta, E. Casey w. H Howes,
g. H. Dorfee, A. j. Braek Nal y Marvin No. ).
nuson T. H. Pressnell, CA. Berdan, o. W.
w. Moore, J. Brady, S. Lyon, IS: L. Steb-
bins C. l.. feathers, d. A. Perkins, g H.
Smith John Brown D. LEON = PAWS PAYS
E. F Payton, A. Holland. j. Goedrich, j. =.
Waugh w. H. Gadvey. 7. Hausdorh. s. s.
Tenny, D. Butler, Geo. Fuller, D.. H. Wall, 1.
F. Caufeld H. S. Bevans, ]. H. Francis, D.
Gilman, Frank Shieks, F. Growth. Johnson,
c. Savage, NJ. Kennedy, A. Sonderman.
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AS a rule they held no caucuses last
night.
FOR SENIOR VICE COMMANDER.
There is considerable feeling among
the delegates of the apartment Of Min
nesota over the contest for the office
of senior vice commander-an honorary
position usually given the state where
the annual encampment is held. There
are two names before the delegates,
and the friends of each are making
an active canvass. Members of Acker
Post, st. Paul, together with members
of the G. A. r. and citizens commit
tees are working to secure the honor
for Capt. H. A Castle, of ST. Paul, in
return for the valuable and distin-
guished service he has rendered in
working to secure the national encamp-
ment for Minnesota. and in the prelim-
mary work of preparing for the gath
ering that has been so successfully
conducted during the week about to
close. The friends of j. H. Mullen, of
Wabasha, ex-adjutant general, are
equally active, and moreover claim
that their candidate was promised the
honor nearly a year ago.
Gen. Mullen's friends claim that at
the annual meeting of the department
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OF Minnesota, held in Minneapolis last
winter, st. Paul was given the office of
department commander because of the
fact that the national encampment was
to be held in this city, and that Mullen,
who was candidate for the same Of
fee, was placated with the promise.
A resolution setting forth this arrange
ment was presented and adopted and
is now on the records of the depart
ment
Discussion of the claims Of the two
candidates disclose the fact that there
is some opposition to both on the part
OF some of the posts because neither
was resident of Minnesota while in
the service. Capt Castle was a vol
unteer from Illinois, and Gen. Mullen
went to the war in a Connecticut reg
iment. A caucus will probably be held
today to settle the contention When
the department agrees upon its can
didate the name will be presented to
the national encampment and ratified
without question.
JUNIOR VICE COMMANDER.
The department of Alabama is here
with candidate for the Office OF
Junior vice commander in the person
of Judge Charles w. Buckley, of Mont
gomery. George H. Patrick, past de-
partment commander of Alabama, who
makes the following appeal to COM
rades
1T has become part of our unwrit-
ten law that the South should receive
the compliment of one of the national
officers, and Alabama has taxed Meth
er your patience nor your courtesy
with request for the slightest recog-
milton, whilst many names distin-
guished in the councils of state and
modest roster. Except Florida, every
Southern department has in turn
named vice chief.
This year is ours"
Judge Buckley was a charter mem
Der of Swayne Post No. 1 QS6O, and of
William d. Woods Post No Q889),
Of Montgomery, and has been post and
department chaplain, assistant adju-
tant general, dasegate-at-large, de-
partment commander, member council
of administration and historical COM
mittee, Alabama G. A R.
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slightest expression of opinion as to
choice for commander-in-chi show
ing great diplomacy thereby
Michigans will not caucus until just
before the opening of the encampment.
and it Is very likely that Clarkson will
show the same strength in the VOL
VERNE state that he did in Illinois,
Michigan will also support Buffalo, as
New York has always been a good
friend of Michigan. Pennsylvania men
are very mum, and are evincing all
the conservatism characteristic of the
citizens of the Quaker State She has
Withheld any expression, and has TAX
en- no action, except to favor Buffalo
IL Pennsylvania should swing into line
for Clarkson, the election of the Ne
braska major is beyond a doubt The
members of the Pennsylvania delega-
ton interviewed last night were very
reticent and very charry of giving any
statement whatever, but the general
impression prevails that the matter is
all settled just the same. Colorado and
Wyoming, Montana and other of the
Western states are doing some shreWd
work The Western states are saying
to the Eastern, If you will help us we
will help you meaning that if the East
ern states will work for Denver as the
next place for the encampment the
the Eastern candidate The logic of
this arrangement Is easily seen. Just
how valuable the Eastern states will
hold the votes of the far Western
states is not known, and will not be
until vote is taken But there is
apparently very little chance for Den
yer this year. ST. Paul is virtually a
Western city, and as Louisville in the.
south had the encampment last year,
the chance of the East is brightest.
Kentucky thinks that he southern tier
Of Union states should be honored
with the commander-in chief, and <un-
der the claim of the right of success
sion, holds that Senior Vice Command
er Hobson should be elevated to the
post of ommander-in-chief. This re-
suit of course appears impossible on
| the surface of things, and Kentucky
will likely be compelled to place hel
vote elsewhere, and Clarkson is likely
to be the man to receive the vote after
all has been done for Hobson that can
be done.
Wisconsin is also doing some brain
work. Her favorite choice, of course,
is Gibbons, but he is out Of the ques-
ton this year, and the Badgers are
frank enough to admit it. The dele
gates from that state believe that, If
they will vote for Linehan, the East
will help elect Gibbons next year. SO
far as is known, Wisconsin did not
hold meeting last night but will do
SO this morning. Texas was as nom
committtal as an oyster. The Lone
Star State is hustling on the inside,
hard and furious, but for who? None
of her boys would say. Indiana was
locked behind closed doors until II 80
o'clock, and everyone thinks that she
will go for Clarkson. The states west
of the Mississippi might all be placed
with safety in the Clarkson column.
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tiful canopy suspended from the cen

tiful canopy suspended from the CEN
ter of the larger room.
Maj. G. Q. White, commander of
Minnesota commandery, was chairman
of the receiving committee, and assist
ing him were Col and Mrs r. M
Newport, of st. Paul, and Gen. John r.
Brooke, United States army, COM
mander of the Department Of Dakota
now at Fort Smelling.
Upon the arrival of the commander
in-chief line was formed and Mai.
White presented the guests to the
members Of Commander Walkers
party. who were as follows: Com
mander Walker and Mrs. Walker, Gen.
Russell A. Alger, Of Michigan Mrs.
John A. Logan, Of Illinois; President ].
j. Hill, of the Great Northern railroad,
and Gov. Upham, of Wisconsin. Arch
bishop Ireland, Of st. Paul, and Bishop
McGolrick, Of Duluth, were present.
Among the other guests We're Col. c..
H. Graves, Of DULUTH ex-speaker Of
the house of representatives, and
Bishop Fallows, Of the Methodist
church, now in charge of the Illinois
conference. About LOCO members of
the Loyal Legion and their friends at
tended the reception and met the
guests Of honor.
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GIRLS HAD TO WAIT,
But the Delay Made Pleasures All
the Sweeter.

But the Delay Made Pleasures All
the Sweeter.
The reception at the Ryan hotel last
evening by the daughters of the vet
Grams, given after the w. r. c. recep-
ton in the parlors adjoining, was a
great success, though of entirely in
formal character. The. young ladies
had intended giving 1T at the usual
hour, o'clock, but the crewd of people
in the halls prevented them reaching
the rooms and it was $50 O'Clock be-
fore they arrived there The parlor
was prettily decorated with smilax and
bunting, and the girls looked charm
ing in their light evening dresses. The
reception committee consisted of the
following ladies': Mrs. Walker, com
mander; Mrs. T. J. Allen, treasurer;
Miss E. Kendall, secretary; Miss Alice
Sugram Jr.; vice president; Mae Ed
gerton, of Chicago, inspector Mrs E.
Monroe, Of Massachusetts, was chair
man Of the committee and had in
charge the following young ladies':
Miss Gladys Foster, Kansas; Mrs Cora
Reed, Boston; Cora Pike, Anna
Schmidt, Missouri, and S. Croft, Ohio.
A scramble by large brass band dur
ing the evening was a delightful inter-
ruption to the rush Of introductions.
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LOOKS BAD FOR MARTIN.
Suspected 'Third Man" I'm the Curl
I'm Murder Case.

Henry Martin, arrested Tuesday
night on the non-committal charge Of
disorderly conduct, was yesterday held
without bail, the reason being that he
is suspected of completely in the muir
der of Thomas Curtin at Lake Elmo a
few weeks ago. Martin Is a close
friend of White and Rosenquist, who
have been under arrest for several
days. Martin himself did nos know
until he was held the nature of the
charge against him and he nearly col
lapsed in court He was arrested by
Detectives Werrick and DAILY, in COM
pany with John Reed. George Gren-
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The Right Name.

Chicago Post.
7 wish you'd stop calling that bow Will
lie, he said, irritably, as he looked up
1t does seem rather odd to call a college
boy Willie, she admitted. ~ suppose I
ought to call him VIII or William but
mother ought to be excu able for holding to
the diminutiye as long" "
VIII wouldn't suit me any better than
Willie, he answered. ''I heard from some
more of the Harvard tradesmen today. and
| want something appropriate. Suppose YOU
call MIN plain Bill -
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What He Feared.
Washington Star.

washington Star.
Its fine ter hear 'cm speechify afore they
go ter congress- said the rural constituent.
But changes do come
They kinder seem spruced up when they
come home on a visit
Yes. An their minds seems so sorter
took up with canvas-back ducks an quail
on-toast an reed birds that they sca'cely hev
time ter think about the 'Merican eagle any
more
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vile and J. w. Lane, in Robert street
resort, and all Of them were booked at
the central station as disorderlies.
Martin is we'll known to the police de-
partment. He has served time in Still
water, it is claimed