The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-01-03
HOSPITALITY at Helena

The recent conference of state officials at
Helena was gathering of young men. Gov
erncr Van SAINT, who still claims to be one
Of the boys, was the dean of the party, being
only 81.
Next in age was Governor Toole OF Moc-
tara VINO is one of the 'rising young men,
of the state, being only 81 years old Toole
is strong man intellectually, a southern
gentleman of the old school. and immensely
popular. Minnesota's representatives went
home ardent admirers of ''Joe Toole.'' He
is a politician, and a good one, but stands
for his convictions. He was governor once
before and while serving in that capacity We
toed bill passed in the interest of Marcus
DAILY, extending the life of his copper COM
pany fifty years. Daly's animosity retired
Tooc from politics, but he would not down.
He is regarded as Clark man, but does not
deserve his name. AS an entertainer, he was
the 'best ever
Governor Herreid of South Dakota is pretty
we'll known in this part of the country. He
did not take an aggressive stand at the con-
ference but recognized the justice Of Mime
sota's cause, and gave the resolutions YER
bal Endorsement before leaving Tuesday af
ternoon. He was in a hard place, for the
political bosses Of South Dakota did not want
him to CO. He acquitted himself with credit.
Governor Hunt Of Idaho is a democrat, like
Toole, a young, breezy, well-spoken politi-
cian He was anxious to please the labor
classes of Idaho, who are radical on the sub
ject of government ownership, but took the
defeat of his resolution with good grace and
subscribed heartily to the resolutions adopted.
In his stand for government ownership,
Governor Hunt was supported by Attorney
General Donovan Of Montana. He is a man
of about Governor Toole's age, one-armed,
and very suave and pleasant He is not ex-
tremely popular in Helena, but is given credit
for one thing which covers a multitude of
shortcomings -he has absolutely stopped pub
lie gambling in Montana.
John L. Pyle of South Dakota was one Of
the legal lights Of the conference. He is a
big man physically and mentally, and was
square and straightforward in everything. He
was heartily with Minnesota at the confer
ence.
Frank Martin of Idaho was secretary of the
meeting, and will! have the task of preparing
a copy Of the resolutions to be sent to con-
gress A better choice for a secretary could
not have been made. He was the official
mouthpiece and he talked freely but discreet
ly with newspaper men. '...
w. 3. Stratton of Washington is a boyish-
looking young attorney, sensible and clear
headed. He has taken strong ground on the
legal phase of the consolidation, holding that
such a combination is illegal per Sc.
Every man present heartily subscribed to
the resolutions, and in individual interviews
declared their satisfaction over the outcome.
Helena hospitality will herceforth have n
pleasant meaning to the Minnesota visitors.
1t could not be exceled for heartiness. Gov
ernor Toole was ideal host, and the dinner
he gave at his home Monday evening was
typical of all good cheer.
Tuesday evening Governor Van SAINT and
Attorney General Douglas dined at the home
of W. F. KurtZ, cashier of the Montana Ma
tional bank, the greatest financial institution
of the far west. Mr.. Kurtz lived In Moorhead
eighteen years, and was close friend Of
General Douglas. in those days, as he is yet.
Visiting newspaper men spent part Of that
evening with the Lambs club, an organiza-
ton of jolly good fellows Of the younger
generation, who have pleasant quarters across
the street tfrom the Montana club.
The latter organization is the pride of
Helena. 1t has over ESQ members, many of
them from other cities Of the state. Its ap-
pointments are perfect, including reference
library, reading room, smoking and card
rooms. coy parlors and balconies, grill room,
billiard room and bar The privileges Of the
club were formally extended to each visitor,
and Tuesday evening all attended the New
Years eve smoker. "A vaudeville program oc-
cupied the early hours, and at midnight the