The Saint Paul globe., 1897-10-17

work to pref are and send out their sec
ond letters of inquiry as to how the
work was progressing, in order to have
them ready when the boys returned.
These letters would bring the informa-
ton which was eagerly desired, as it
would furnish exact information as to
the status of the work. and any lin
gering doubts as to the success Of the
days work were dispelled when the
replies began to arrive Some districts
even then reported their work as COM
plete, others said, almost through"
and still others: well finish easily
by evening" Visitors from these sec
tiOnS which were completed went to
other districts where aid was scarce
and cheerfully took up the work there,
and thus the work was carried on until
dark
One of the pleasant incidents of the
day was an exchange of kilograms
with the Washington, D. c.. commit
tee, which took a census of their city
yesterday, too. Rev. Hugh Cork, after
the reports of the committees began
to come in, sent the following:
Jerome F. Johnson, Washington, D. c.
Canvassing Minneapolis today. Workers very
enthusiastic. Reports most encouraging.
Wire us Immediately your progress. News
papers anxious for facts.
The following reply came back:
Hugh Cork, Mnneapolis-Canvassing prov
ing successful. Enthusiastic support from
workers and newspapers. Congratulations.
Something of the magnitude of the enter
prise can be seen from the number of peo-
pie employed, and from the time it took TO
cover the ground. Many who expected to
get through by noon worked until almost
dark One couple turned in nearly 250 cards.
Sixty-fve thousand cards were sent to the
districts, though, of course that many would
not be used. All kinds of receptions were
met with. One couple were met at the door
n q CrhC Cfan nfi a1 or
though ladies of stylish appearance, were 1e-
fused admittance by the servant until the
lady of the house could be called. At an
other place the lady of the house hal all
of the cards filled out when the visitors ar
rived. At another the woman of the house
said she hadn't time to answer their ques-
tions because-and she took more time in
explaining her reasons than would have taken
to fill out the cards. At another place there
were sixty boarders, and card had to be
made for each. At others answers would not
be given. At others no one was at home
and second visits had to be made. 1t was a
big undertaking, but it was carried out with
success. large number of the solicitor
visitors were mothers, who had in mind their
own boys and girls, perhaps when they
volunteered. Women predominated in the
ranks, and the number of people from young
peoples societies was not nearly so large,
a fact which one pastor commented upon as
not rejecting great credit upon such organ
izations.
The conservative churches showed an un-
expected energy and interest in the work.
The First Baptist church had the largest
number of workers in the field 1t was TO
ticeable that the larger churches did not
equal the smaller in the proportionate num-
Der of workers furnished. The Eighth ward
turned out the banner number of visitors 159
in ALL although the number required in that
ward was only 80. The Seventh was next
with 70. There was an absence of help from
some of the churches which made up of
foreigners, and for this reason districts in
habited largely by Poles, Bohemians, Italians
and Germans were left until Monday.
Arrangements were made at a late hour
of the afternoon for a rally of the visitors and
all who took part in the work are inter-
ested in it for this afternoon at o'clock at
Plymouth Congregational church. Expert
ences met with, interesting incidents, pathetic
scenes and the general success of the work
will furnish topics for remark Rev Hugh
Cork, j. B. Sutherland and other members
of the committee will be present 1t is sure
to be an interesting meeting
Hugh Cork, who has worked indefatigably
for the success of this effort, seen yes
terday. and expressed himself as we'll pleased
with the results, which, he believed would
be of supreme Importance to the churches of
the city if followed up with vigorous work,
church and Sunday school.
Late returns from the census committee
show reports from about half of the dis
tricts with a total of q, 800 cards. Allowing
four an average for each card and the
population represented is about 1G3, 800, or
half of the city, showing that the work of
the canvassers has been thorough and reason
ably accurate.