The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-04-27
MINNESOTA is TRUE BLUE
THE STATE RESPONDS TO THE
CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS

probation of the Patriotism of
Those Who Will Defend the Ma
ton, and the Example Followed
at Various Other Places-John
Lind Given q Commission.
Special to The st. Paul Globe.
SALTWATER, Mimi, April 90
Saltwater citizens paid magnificent
tribute to Company X, Of the First
regiment. at the Grand opera house
this evening, the large edifice being
crowded from pit to dome to witness
the presentation of a purse of $1,375,
raised by popular subscription. OF this
amount $500 was given to the company
and the remainder held in reserve for
members of their families.
When a call for a public meeting was
made yesterday, it was suggested that
business houses be decked with flags
and bunting, and the suggestion was
acted upon by every one. The princi-
pal business streets presented an in
tensely patriotic appearance, and many
y residences were also covered with flags
and bunting. The committee appointed
to raise purse for the company began
work this morning, and late in the
afternoon had raised nearly 81 400. The
subscriptions ranged in size from 81
to 500.
The opera house, in which the exer-
ciseS were held, was handsomely drap-
ed with flags and bunting and the out
bursts Of patriotism listened to there
showed conclusively that Saltwater
people are willing to do their share in
the conflict. The following programme
was rendered: Prayer, Rev. S. ]. Ken
nedy; song, THE Star Spangled Ban
ner," by 200 school children: introduce
tory remarks, by Chairman E. w. Dur
ant; song, ''Hurrah For the Flag" by
school children; presentation of testi-
mcnial to Company K, by Col. w. q.
Bronson; response by Capt. j. P.
Masterman; song, 'Tenting on the Old
Camp Ground" school children; '"The
Presentation of Youth For Good Citi-
zenship," by Prof. F. A. Weld; selec-
ton by the orchestra; Patriotism in
1861" by Hon. ]. n. Searles: song.
Marching Through Georgia" school
children; THE G. A. r." by Myron
Shepard; selection by the orchestra;
1.-The Loyal Citizen" by J. F. Burke;
school children; Our Boys" by H. H.
Gillen; song, America" by school
children and audience; benediction, by
Rev. Philip Thelander.
Company K spent nearly all of to-
day drilling at the armory and every
- man is N readiness to move at mo
ments notice. The members residing
in the vicinity of the city, report at the
armory from time to time during the
day.
Special to The st. Paul Globe.
NEW ULM, April i26.-Company A.
Second regiment, Capt. Steinhauser
commanding, was banQueted by the
citizens of New Ulm at Turner hall
this evening. One hundred and thirty
have enlisted. The company expects to
leave for Fort Smelling tomorrow
morning. Every business house and
public building in the city is decorated
with flags.
John Lind. this morning, received
commission from Gov. Clough. appoint
ing him to the office of quartermaster
of the Second regiment. The appoint
rent was made at the urgent request
Of Col. Bobleter. Mr.. Lind will accept.
and is prepared to leave on a moments
notice. He will have the rank Of first
lieutenant in the regular army.
Special to The St. Paul Globe.
CROOKSTON, Mimi, April 26.-Gov.
Clough has accepted the services of the
company Of volunteers from this city,
which has been organized by Capt.
Decker, and they have been ordered
to report at Lake City within two days.
The city is wild with excitement and
a big demonstration is being prepared
when the company starts.
Special to The st. Paul Globe.
COLLEGEVILLE, Mimi, April &c.
The students of ST. Johns university
are imbued with the prevailing spirit
of patriotism, and have organized
company under the command of Joseph
Hempker There are forty members
enrolled, all of whom have passed the
local examination. More would gladly
ioin, but only those who are of age or
f1ofr Il ior,
are accepted. Mr. Hempker has al
ready brought the discipline and drill
of his little command to very credit
able degree of excellence. Large and
enthusiastic crowds gather every even
ing to watch the drill and tactic prac-
tice. w. Sally, a member of the ma
tional guard, and an expert drill mas
ter, has lent Mr.. Hempke valuable aid
in his work.
Special to The St. Paul Globe.
MOORHEAD, Mimi, April 26.-The
Moorhead company of volunteers now
has 10S members and effected a perma-
nent organization tonight by electing
c. A. Nye, captain; A. G.. Lewis, lieu
tenant, and A. S. Doe, second lieuten-
ant. The company will at once begin
to drill, and the majority Of the men,
bers hope to be included in the first call.
PARh RAPIDS, MIMI, April 3D.
Thirty-one of the young men of Park
Rapids have already enlisted in pro-
visional company for the army, which
is being organized by DR.. Winship and
Burton Taylor.
Engineer Killed.
FOND DU LAC, Wis, April pa special
doGDIe-neader freight train and the Green
Bay passenger train colided on a bridge
half a mile north of here today. Engineer
Dolan. of the first freight engine, was killed
and Engineer Nelson, of the second engine