The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-10-18

ways seeking the good of the state first.
There We're two Democrats among his
Cnree appointments to the supreme court
nehcn. lie did yeoman work in aiding
was member and officer of the First
congregational church in MINNEAPOLIS
and In 1884 presented the church with a
magnificent organ.
ACT when gave him the geatest peas
ure of his life. He presented to the town
OF sutton. N. H., his native city. a mag
innocent town hall. dedicated to the mem
CRY OF his parents, and the occasion of
the formal presentation of the building
was an event of great Importance in the
littia city. Gov. Pillsbury delivered one
of the most powerful addresses of his
life, speaking of his pleasure In coming
nome again after SO many years, and
making an eloquent plea for education
and progress. Many of the most prom
lnent citizens of the state spoke at the
meeting, and the praises of John s.
FHisDury We're sung loudly that day. 1t
was the happiest day of his life
lis ms latest benefaction was the presen-
tation to the city of Minneapolis of a
beautiful East side library building
seldom is 1t given to a man to behold
during his lifetime his fame securely fix
ed by MS own generation. Gov Pillsbury
mad this unique and honorable distinction.
On Sept. IL, 1900, the Alumni Association
OF the University of Minnesota unveiled
on the campus of the university mag
noted sculptor, Daniel c. French. 1t was
a great and glorious day alike in the
history OF the university and the life of
GOV. Piiisbury. thousands of people were
present at the impressive exercises. On
that occasion Senator Cushman X Davis
delivered his last great address, IN which
ne paid glowing tribute to the grand
old man of the university. On every side
was the evidence of the love and esteem
in which he was held by the university
students.
No public gathering in Minneapolis was
ever considered complete without Gov.
Pillsbury. His figure was always prom
inent on every occasion of importance.
and at all gatherings of a civic nature he
was sure to be found giving his hearty
and sincere advice and suggestions of
wisdom. He was a power in the NUM-
cipal life of Minneapolis.
Gov Pillsbury was personally very
lovable and kindly man, simple in man
ner, and hearty in his friendships. He
was always an optimist, and in his all
dresses Hope was the largest word. His
personal charity and benevolence was
tered his bounty. but always with wisdom
and discretion His Judgment in business
and politics was almost unerrlng. AS a
citizen he was Of the old sturdy New
England town meeting type, and his
patriotism was founded upon the best
traditions of New England. In his later
years he took great pleasure i'll address,
ing young people and offering words of
word was always Hard work and persc-
verance." They had made his life what it
was and he recommended them to others.
He has left an indelible impression upon
his state and generation, and will not be
soon forgotten. His greatest monument is
the University of Minnesota, and for gen
erations to come the thousands who come
and go through its halls shall hear the
story Of his busy and benefcient life
while they gaze upon the bronze likeness
that fronts the great institution to which
he contributed so largely.