The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-05-28

A solution of the problem of who shall
have the right of the line was suggested
last evening at the meeting of Acker
post and is being favorably discussed by
the G. A. r. men who feel that they are
entitled to share of the honors that the
occasion will afford. A committee was
delegated to confer with Chief Marshal
Henry Hazenwinllle, who is said to be
favorably inclined towards the plan.
According to the formation as arranged
the Fifteenth and the head of the pro-
cession will reach the Auditorium while
the old soldiers are several blocks away.
1t Is proposed that when the Auditorium
Is reached the column will be halted and
the order given to open ranks. Then
the Civil war veterans, headed by their
band, will march through open lines and
enter the Auditorium first and take the
front seats allotted for their use
A meeting of the naval veterans of the
Spanish-American war had been called
for last evening at the armory to ar
range for participation in the Memorial
day exercises Through some misunder-
standing the janitor failed to open the
building and an impromptu meeting was
held on the sidewalk. About score of
the naval veterans were present. 1t was
o'clock at Rice park in uniform The
commanding officer will be selected by
the officer Of the day. Anyone in the
naval service during the late war is in
Vited to attend.
The arrangements for the Memorial day
turnout were discussed at q meeting of
Acker post, G. A. r., held last evening
and it was stated that at least 125 mem
bers of the post will be in line The
members will meet at the post hall at
10 a. m. today and proceed in a body
to attend the memorial service at Peo-
pies church In response to an invita- ton
from Rev Samuel G. Smith
Capt Holmes yesterday issued an or
der for the members of Company E.
Third regiment, N. G. S. M, to meet at
the armory at II a. m. Tuesday to take
part in the parade
The commanding officer of Company A.
Fourth n. G. 8. NJ, desires full
attendance at the arinory Monday
night to prepare for It's participation in
the Memorial day exercises. The com
pany will form at IL noon Tuesday in
order to salute the colors when they are
raised from half staff
All Union veterans of the Civil war in
the city are cordially invited to march
with Garfield post in the parade on Me-
mortal day, May 80. The post will form
at headquarters, 319 Wabasha street. at
O'Clock p. m. sharp.
The Junior Pioneer will meet at their
hall in the Lowry Arcade at 1:3O to take
part IN the parade. Seibert's full band
will accompany them.
The schools will be closed all day
The German Veterans Memorial asso-
citation will hold memorial services Sun
day, June a, at the Evangelical church,
Eleventh and Minnesota streets, at 10
o'clock in the morning. The services
will be conducted by Rev. Albert Tiele
Invitations have been extended to Jacob
Schaffer Post No 1853, Minneapolis; Wom-
ans Relief corps, of Schaffer post, also
all the relief corps Of the city, and mem
bers of the g. A. r. and Sons OF Veterans.
German-American veterans of both wars
are especially invited. Special invita-
lions have been extended to the Krieger
Verein and the German Soldiers ,Beneyo-
lent society.
Gen. Ord Post No 20, G. A. R., will
march in a body to the Peoples church
from their hall at Gas sharp this morning.
All comrades are expected to be present.
The Universalists will hold patritic
service in honor of the veterans of the
Civil war at the church. corner Of St
Adams street and Holly avenue this aft
ernoon at $3.50, to which all old soldiers
and the public generally are invited. Rev.
Mr. Alcott, the pastor, will deliver a SER
mon appropriate to the occasion.