The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-08-25

In support Of the theory Of Democratic
success in this state this year. The
gathering was more truly representa-
tive than any held in this city in years,
The gentlemen present came from ev-
cry section Of the state, and they rep
resented every walk In life.
The great bulk of the gathering was
Democratic, Of course, but the Demo-
Gratis did not have the tables to them
selves by any means. Next in the
hearts Of the gathering to the guest
Of the occasion was Former Congress-
man Towne, who sat at the right of
Senator Jones. Down through the
length of the tables there were other
silver Republicans and Populists in
some number. They were all Demo-
Gratis at heart, though, and all very
much in accord in giving tongue to
their thoughts when it was proposed
that they should be together and go
to victory at the polls in November.
Few of the guests required introduc-
tion to each other. Most of them had
been in many campaign together and
there was a great exchange of rem
1niscences Of past battles while the
public reception to Senator Jones was
going on in the parlors. The recep-
ton began at about s O'Clock and for
an hour party leaders from all over
the state were shaking hands with the
chairman Of the national committee
and exchanging views with him.
Senator Jones received in the corner
parlor and National Committeeman T.
D. O'Brien introduced most Of the cali
ers, being assisted by the members of
the reception committee. Among the
callers there were some hundreds Of
local Democrats and others who simply
desired to pay their respects to the dis
tingutshed guest. While the reception
was going on Danz's orchestra gave a
concert in the corridor and the scene
in the Railways Of the hotel was very
animated.
1t was after 8 o'clock when Mr..
O'Brien led the way into the large
dining room, which had been very
handsomely decorated for the occasion.
The walls were almost covered with
the Stars and Stripes. No other colors
were used but the national flag and
the red, white and blue effectively set
off the palms which were scattered
about the room in great profusion. The
tables, which were decorated with great
vases full of roses, filled the room. One
was ranged across the far end of the
hall and from this three long tables
were run down the entire length of the
room. The orchestra was located on
platform at the lower end and plays
ed during the dinner.
In the small balcony over the en-
trance there were a few spectators
who were very much interested, though
scarcely one of the diners observed
their presence. They were Mrs. James
K. Jones, Mrs. T. D. O'Brien and Miss
Rogers, of Senator Jones party.
LIST OF THOSE PRESENT.
The gentlemen sitting ait the table
across the end of the room were, at
the right Of Mr.. O'Brien, Senator Jones,
c. A. Towne, P. B. Winston, John l..
Townley, G. w. Stanton, Col. Thorn
ton, Mat Walsh, t. r. Kane; to the
left, L. A. Rosing, A. T. Ankeny, p.
Fitzpatrick, Winona; James Gray,
Judge Willis, T. O'Conner, Judge c. F.
Macdonald, Dr. Whitcomb, Judge w.
A. Alien, Winona.
The other guests were seated about
three long tables running lengthwise
of the room. The full list of guests fol.
lows: :.