Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1901-02-28
FROM WASHINGTON.
An Interesting Letter From the Ma
tiOn's Capital.


as a consequence the employees OF
Uncle Sam, with the exception OF
those on duty around the capitol,
enjoy a day cat home''. The latter
must be on duty because congress is
in session, busy in the performance
OF it's duties, such as appropriating
moneys for "Slfmy Creek" and some.
body's courthouse.
In view of the fact that to-day
marks the anniversary of the birth
OF one of Americas greatest of great
sons, (and some are persistent in the
assertion that George Washington is
THE pre-eminent figure in American
history, - contrary to my humble
oplnion!-), the Caledonian Club OF
this city had arranged for a compli-
mentary entertainment at the Typo
graphical Temple. This is one OF the
many similar clubs OF Burns breth-
rem found throughout the country.
Your correspondent was present at
this highly successful and meri-
torious entertainment upon the in
vitation OF Mr.. J. B. Smyth, better
known in Marshall county as
"Scotty''. He is q leading member
of the club and one is not surprised
at this after having learned even a
little OF his genial nature and Scot
tish humor. The evening was spent
In listening to a very creditable liter
ary and musical program and the
partaking of refreshments served
Fright daintily'' by the gentlemen
members. Afterwards the floor was
cleared for those who wished to en-
Joy a waltz, a minuette, or a QUA
drille.
AS | said in my last letter, the
Minnesota Republican Association
would tender the congressional dele
cation a banquet in honor of Sen
ator Moses E. Clapp. The banquet
was eiFen saturda Fehrnary ),
at sFreund's beautiful parlors On
tenth street,. Sixty-fve guests were
present to enjoy the evening with
our congressman and Senators and
incidentally with themselves. The
tables and parlors were tastily dec
GRATED with flowers and the ensign
OF American patriotism. The menu
was very rich, as will be seen from
the following:
Blue Points on Half She'll
Bullion in Cups.
Boiled Salmon. Honondaise Sauce.
Parisien Potatoes. Cream Oyster Patties.
Mushroomed Chicken Croquets.
French Peas.
Tenderloin of Beef. Mushroom Sauce.
Caulif1ower. Trappe la Roman.
Chicken Salad. Lobster Salad.
Olives. Celery. Pickles.
Nesselrode Pudding, with sauce.
Fancy Cakes.
French Coffee.
Split Rolls, baked on the hearth.
Rocquefort Cheese. Crackers.
Wines. Cigars.
Captain Castle, sixth auditor of
the Post Office, served as toastmas-
ter. Senator Clapp, congressman
McCIeary, Stevens, Eddy and Norris
were very happy in their after dinner
speeches. Wit and patriotism
abounded and when the time arrived
to end the feast we felt that we had
attained to level OF better fellow
feeling and greater harmony in con-
sequence.
The readers Of your paper will re-
member that last summer in one of
my 'effusions'' I mentioned the fact
that new public library was under
construction, the result OF a liberal
gift of $35O,0O0 to the city from
Andrew Carnegie. The work on this
building is now rapidly pushed
along The corner stone will be laid
shortly, at which time the masonic
gavel, used by George Washington
at the time the corner stone of the
Capitol was laid, will be used once
more for the first time since that
memorable year. In the little cop
per box, which will be placed in the
corner stone, will be enclosed coins.
old and new, newspapers of the day,
reports of the board of trustees for
the library, etc. The Mount Vernon
Square, the sight of the new library,
as it now appears, is very pictur-
esque scene OF activity. Six huge
steel derricks for the setting OF the
marble and to assist in placing the
large steel beams have been erected.
The graveled walks and grass plats