The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-10-04

itors were amazed at the stupendous
scheme of entertainment, then beganfto
realize the resources of a state whose
citizens could transact even their pleas
ilre and business on such grand scale
Every minute of the four days outing
was source of pleasure. Whatever
the outcome of the park plans, it is GER
tain that the state will lose nothing
by having a party of such prominent
men as left st. Paul Friday night as
guests AS the gentleman from New
Hampshire expressed himself:
I'VE knew that Minnesota was great
state. We knew that her resources
We're tremendous, but we have never
realized until now what magnificent
natural treasures she contained, what
beautiful cities and pleasing above alto
born sportsman, what a perfect casket
of gems she owns in her northern lakes
and streams and her magnificent WOOD
lands"
Granted that no definite promise of sup
pert was secured from a single congress-
man, that it was definitely settled by
remark of Mr.. Cannon that many opsta-
cIes Law in the course of the completion
of the park project, and that in certain
| quarters there still remains feeling OF
apprehension that something may be back
of the support of the lumbermen- of the
state TO the project, there is great sISnlfi-
canoe in a remark of Congressman can
nom made Saturday afternoon While the
visitors were in the Pillager Chippewa
country at Otter Tail point on Leecn
lake. In company with Mr.. Cochrane, of
Missouri, the power of the house stood
OF high headland, the end of the point.
To the south lay a magnificent stretch OF
water across which blue haze OF shore
line was still visible. 70 The west was
meandering shore line of exquisite beau
ty, the boundary line of somber and
imposing forest, natures impenetrable
maze. To the north was near shore
line behind which rose range upon range
Of hills, covered with dark green and
bearing a kings ransom in natural
wealth Mr.. Cannon and his oldtime
friend gazed upon the beautiful sight
for some time in silence. Then the for
mer turned to his friend from Missouri
and remarked decisively:
Something ought to be done to pre-
serve this magnificent country 1t is a
crying shame that it should go the way
of our other forest resources
To the state at large the benefit of the
park expedition will be great From all
over the United States, men of power and
wide reputation have come to Join in the
forest expedition. They were shown the
beauties of st. Paul, were entertained as
kings in the Wilds, were given the most
could furnish and were placed in posi-
ton to secure unlimited information con-
corning the banner state of the North.
They were made acquainted with hun
dredS of the men who have developed the
re sources of the state and carried away
with them the most pleasing memories.
The future benefit to Minnesota from
this conference of the powers in the way
of disseminated knowledge of the state
SJ1f. 1y- l06a.a
visit, securing more favorable atti-
tude in congress concerning legislation
affecting the state, and in thousand
other ways is fncalculable and can be only
guessed at but never estimated.
From ST. Paul the party went direct
to Walker Mimi, making a night trip.
An excursion up the lake to the haunts
of the Pillagers in a large hoUseboat in
tow of a steamer was the first incident
of the following day. At Otter Tail point
lunch was served, and Capt. Mercer, in
small launch, joined the party with
Mr.. Cannon, Mr.. Cochrane, Mr.. Allen,
Mr. BoWestock, Mr.. Clarke, Mr. Castor
and other prominent men who had been
making an investigation of affairs at the
new Indian agency. An Indian village
was visited, four photographers took pic
lures of the guests, arrayed in a thousand
fantastic kinds of outing costume and
Indian maidens coyly and with primevaI
simplicity toyed with the white mans
dollars, dispensing therefor small canoes,
highly colored rush mating, bow and ar
rows, baskets, snowshoes and hundred
ether trinkets, each for nine times its ac-
tual worth. After buying a 60-cent piece
OF mating for $3.50. Col. Thomas Lowry,
keyed up with excitement, exhibited mis-
treasure to his friends
SO cheap, too he excftedly excIaim-
ed Only cost me eight and split
Little John" Campbell, of Chicago,
recognized the brand
viii you let me see that, colonel?"
he asked.
The mating was turned over 1t was
of the regulation style, frightfulIy dirty
and about eight feet long. Little John,
turned it over, examined the reverse side
then heayed sigh of regret and handed
it back. -' --N''' ''''o
''Well?" asked Col Lowry.
TO- nothing" replied Little John"
except this colonel Look in the cor
her and you will see the stamp in black
letters, H&C-Chi' y
And it was even so.
The Walker banquet will go down in
the annals of the outing as the most
elaborate affair of the trip. The dining
room Of the Pamela was decorated in
superb taste with national colors and
autumn oak leaves. Three immense wall
decorations and festoons of ceiling dec
orations transformed the room into a
banquet hall of unique and pleasing nro
portions. Evening dress, flowers. a menu
OF unsurpassed excellence and toasts
from some of the great men of the land
completed an evening of rare pleasure
and made the feast in the wilderness of
pine forest seem like a quaint touch of
the finest In city life, with lust the right
Infusion of rustic beauty and simplicity
AT Cass lake a change in scene was
gwen. In a typical new numbering town
in the heart of the forest. the guasts
found everything new and strange.
camp Such as only true hunters could
fully appreciate was found in the heart
OF the Norway pines on Big island fitted
with every convenience situated within
access to dozen lakes ard supplied with
provisions and comforts in hearty abund-
ance for all. Trips with the camp as a
center, gave the visitors chance to see
and drop line in the finest fishing resorts
in the world. On Monday perfect wealth
er and an absolute calm attracted many
to the water. Indians in birches pad
died the white men from place to place,
and hunting and fishing In the finest
place on the earth, with cozy camp, a
genial party, and Capt. Glow, of Chicago.
an executive sporting genius of fame
and deserved reputation, as director of
the hunt, made a season of out door en-
joyment not to be forgotten in years.
The expedition was tremendous sue
cess from the point of view of the visit
orS. There was no attempt to hold them