St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1896-01-29
sUMPTUOUs BANQUET SPREAD BE-
FORE THE CITIZEN SOLDIERY
AT THE WINDSOR.
NIGHT BEFORE THE BATTLE.
THAT WAS THE SPIRIT, IN VIEW
OF TODAY's BUSINESS MEET
In Spite of the Anticipated Blood
less Conflict at the Capitol
This Forenoon.

The annual meeting and dinner Of the
Veteran National Guard association at
the Windsor hotel last night was not
last year. Nevertheless there were
present about forty members Of the as
ISOLATION and few guests, and all
present enjoyed the occasion to the full
est extent DIR. James G. Clark, of
Saltwater, presided, and after discuss
ing a choice menu, brief speeches were
made by Adjt. Gen. Nuremberg, Lieut.
A. B. Johnson,of the regular army, as
signed as inspector of the national
guard Of Minnesota; Lieut.. Col. Bron-
son, of Saltwater; Col. Listoe, of ST.
Paul; Capt. Bennett, of the artillery,
Minneapolis; Maj. F. w. Ames, of Min
neapolis; DR.. Fitzgerald, Minneapolis;
DR.. McKinstry, of Red Wing; Capt.
Wood, Of Austin; n. P. Langford, ST.
Paul; Capt. Hardy, ST. Paul, and DR..
Clark.
The last named, as presiding officer,
was very apt, and enlivened the occa-
sion with a number Of stories related
between speeches. In closing the ban
quet he made a few very pertinent re-
marks on the value of citizenship and
the appreciation members of the ma
tional guard should and do place upon
1t. He said that the country had now
reached a stage where it was not i'm
probable that even In the day of those
present the national guard might be
called upon to stand in the breach. He
considered the national guard potent
factor, not only in the preservation Of
peace, but in maintaining the high
standard Of American institutions, in
Guiding the purity Of the ballot 1t was
folly to think Of war between the
United States and England. Such a
war would be a crime against humani-
ty. But as a result of the present agi-
tation of the subject he hoped that
measures would be taken to strengthen
the national guard. The militia compa-
MES in the cities should do more. They
were not active, considering their adj
vantages, as those in the smaller
towns.
The following telegram from Col. A.
E. Chantler, of Duluth, gave rise to much
merriment:
''In time of peace prepare for war. That is
what you boys are for. Take this sentiment
success of the association. I with you
in spirits, and I am in spirits here in honor
of the vets organization"
Following are names of most Of those
who were present, aside from the ones
already named:
Mr.. Straiton, B. F. Irvine, Lieut.. G.. G.
Lambert, Lieut.. F. M. Catlin, Charles Fine
bout, Capt. B. W. Rising. Mr.. Lufsky, Lieut..
Mcmillan, Lieut.. Whine, Capt w. J. Muir
ply, D.. Moreland, Lieut.. G. R. Trowbridge,
Sergt A. l.. Wagner, S. G. Iverson, Capt. w.
Fl. Hart.
Minneapolis Mr.. Hanson, Lieut.. E. G.
Falk Don Fitzgerald, Capt. Rebedeau, Capt.
Leavitt, Sergt. Nickels
Saltwater, R. 8. Davis; Austin, Lieut..
Cook; Duluth, Capt. Resche and Lieut.. Bar
'eloIqmnZ :uosuqor "a o 100 'o4BNueN :sseu
Lieut.. Erstad, Capt. Person and Lieut..
Kline.
After the banquet business meet
ing was held, at which officers for
the ensuing year were elected as fol-
lows, all being chosen by acclamation:
Commandant E. S. Chittenden, st. Paul:
first vice commandant, w. j. Bronson, Still
water; second vice commandant, N. P. Lang
ford st. Paul; secretary, Capt. w. H. Hart,
st. Paul Ge-elected) treasurer, F. w. Ames,
Minneapolis; committee of three on member
ship, Lieuts. Winnie and Moreland and Capt.
Hart.