The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-08-03

COmpIimented by supt. Coffin
Happy Speech by the New Post
mnster--Mr. HOlbroOk Speaks
OF the Good Work of the Men.
MINNEAPOLIS, Aug. 1.-The word
was whispered among the men in the
big federal building today, and by
evening every man, from the mail
sorterS in the basement to the supern-
tendent of mails in the office, was wait
Ing for the event. The committee had
performed its duty a week ago, and the
exquisite bits of silver We're safely
4 stored away in the vault. It was 8
/ O'Clock when the procession started
from the building, headed by the Post
office band. each member neatly attir-
sSed in hie beautiful new uniform. To
Tthe tune Of Marching Through Geor-
ga the procession, $50 noble men of
4 Uncle Sans, marched up Nicollet ave-
Z, nue. and turned down Grant street to
mo. Ill
1t was the residence Of F. G. Hol-
brook, the retiring postmaster, who
for the pasZ four years, these men
have known as their superior and as
their friend. Mr.. and Mrs. Holbrook
: were at Nome. and. when their atten-
F; ton was attracted by the music Of the
people in front of their residence, they
: We're taken completely by surprise.
:, Mr. Eolbrook Immediately recognized
!. his friends, and invited them in. They
) gathered upon the steps and terrace,
Sswhile the band played a few Of its
,hhoicest numbers.
7 Then the event for which the men
had been patiently waiting took place.
Z 3. F. Coffin, superintendent of sta
Itlon ID, had been selected as spokes-
iCman,. and in a very few well-chosen
, words he presented Mr.. Holbrook a
|ebeautiful silver service of six pieces.
elm presenting it, Mr.. Coffin paid high
4 cCmpliment to the character and ability
Z of Mir. Holbrook, and said that the gift
L only very meagerly expressed the es-
hteem and regard in which all the men
efhold him. He said that Mr.. Holbrook
g had proven a kind friend to them all,
ahis hand and heart always being ready
Q tanned discipline, he had not done it
at the expense of the friendship of any
I ele under his jurisdiction. The sight
nwas a beautiful one. The men with
'auncOvered heads stood before the man
lSHhom they had so nobly served, and
1.-THE sincerity of their feelings was man
atifested by rousing cheers. The incom-
eing postmaster, Stephen B. Lovejoy
isSpoke in happy manner, saying that
pGhe envied Mr.. Holbreok, and hoped
2 that at the expiration of his term he
lanight have the friendship of all the en-
ii ployes as has his predecessor. Congress-
ID man Loren Fletcher paid high tribute
lato the efficient manner in which Mr..
} Holbrook has conducted the affairs of
Iohis office, and the excellent condition
ism which he leaves his post. Turning
! to Postmaster Lovejoy, he said: And,
} if at the end of four years the office
is not in as good shape, I will turn
you out and reinstate Mr.. Holbrook."
on The expressions Of friendship and re-
Tgard so deeply affected Mr.. Holbrook
arthat it was some time before he could
lafnd words with which to speak his
Meetings. He thanked his donors, and
selsaid that he was one Of the proudest
limen that lived He thought he did
lelaot deserve all the nice things said of
othim, for he realized that, had it not
inbeen for the loyalty and faithfulness
eeof every employee, he would not have
been able to have achieved the success
eehe has. at is the men who win the
e battles said MIR. Holbrook, mot the