The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-02-13
HARMONY, HARMONY
IS RALLYING CRY
MINNESOTA REPUBLICANS FEAST
AND TOAST THEIR LEADERS.
Only Politics in Program Is At
tempt to Start Boom for Re-elec-
ton Of Observation-Disclosures of Past
and Glory of Future Inspire Every
Orator.

Minnesota republicans a thousand |
strong gathered in the Masonic Temple
last night to break bread with one an
other and to do honor to the memory of
the great republican leader, Abraham
Lincoln.
The Lincoln day harmony dinner
given by the Hennepin county executive
lican harmony principles were pro
pounded by speakers. Of ability and
note. Patriotism abounded and cheer
after cheer followed the able remarks
of the speakers. As
The gathering could not be said to
be strictly HenHepn a fl H. tho the
formed the major portion Of the assem-
blage. There were guests from every
corner of the state, senators, representa-
tives, state and federal officials, re-
ceptive candidates and representatives
Of the state press. .rc s.~-.:@ I
Strikes Keynote.
The purpose Of the gathering was
aptly stated by the POSTMASTER, NJ. H.
Boutelle. who said: "This meeting is
called as harmony meeting. It is
in the interest of no party faction, no
clique and no candidate: It is for the
purpose, Of lining W, the strength Of
the united ID party for the republican, can
Following the dinner the gathering
was called to order by Chairman Thomas
H. Girling, who read letters of regret
and expressions of good will from Frank
o. -Louden Of Chicago, Senator Knute
Nelson, Senator Moses 3. ,Clapp, State
the chairman finished reading strong,
able letter from Senator Nelson, State
Senator j. F. Calhoun Of Minneapolis
arose and, securing the attention of the
chair, offered resolution inc orsing
Senat tor Nelson and advising his re-
election. ..>
At once there were cries of L" No!
No!' Committeeman James Robertson
order. declaring that the resolution was
out Of order in a harmony meeting,
and was greeted with cheers of ap-
prevail. AS the motion on the resolution
was presented the chorus of noes was
as great as the ayes that preceded it.
Jelley's Mastery Effort.
The, first speaker introduced: by the
POSTMASTER was Charles s. Jelley, as
sistant attorney general Of Minnesota
who delivered a mastery, soul stirring
address on Abraham Lincoln. In every
way it was most able and artistic eff
fort full Of character and impressive
in the extreme. .
W. I. Nolan, tho on the. program as, {
story teller, managed to fulfill his mis-
sion and in addition gave some gooss
; harmony advice in a forcible and eff
fective manner.
J. L. McCaul Of the Chamber Of Com
merce spoke on "Business, Politics AM
deas pr poes a ind
| L. s. Swenson, former United State
} minister to Denmark, urged united, hal
monious effort as the only Logical mean
to success. In response to cries
"Eustis, Eustis,' William Henry Eu'
it's. tho not on the program vas 9s 1@dn u;
to the ma statem rs% f II am A an optimis
. following it with good advice punct'
ated with pungent wit. .... =,
i During the program musical number
: were rendered by Miss Frances Vincen
= who received an ovation. AS an encol
;, to her second number she sang ''Tt
q Star spangled Banner" the entire aud
n ence rising. ,.
conp sitir P@ A@erica, WITCH ":
:. played by the orchestra during the ba
,, quot. Ks the opening bars rang thu
- the hall the gathering rose as one ma
n Other musical numbers were renderf
! by Herman La Fleur and the Mason
a quartet, the latter aggregation n havl !
Il | some ullnCulGy LII dHHSooA1S oA~S
"a mands of the audience.
Ia The enthusiasm Of the meeting q
h not suffer by the presence of the Roos
q Welt club, seventy five strong, in III
!. form. AS the club marched in, led
n it's drum and bugle corps, it was greet'
with deafening cheers AS the CUES
IT were fling in the stirring tones OF T.
u drums and other patriotic airs by t.
re- flies and drums rang thru the hall.
- The invocation was delivered by ne
A. James s. Montgomery.
a, At Head Table.
st At the head tables arranged on t
platform were G: r: staples. ra Mao
ne David P. Jones, Lieutenant Covert
Raw W. Jones, State Auditor Samuel
vs. Iverson, Samuel T. Johnson, s. II. 10
n Ter, William II. Eustis, William
We Loren ". Collins, A. H: Hall, M.
he Boutelle, Dr.. James s. Montgomery,
is NJ. Loring, George d; Matchen, W ";
ator Samuel Lord, james Dime
, Senator A. B. Cole, Speaker Fra
Clague, Frank M. Nye and w. 3. HI
Among the out-of-t town guests
IN. were present, including members
at both leg islative houses and other pa
~ leaders, were: -.-~
TO- 10. J. a.. Morley, owatonna; John Landeen,
r. field A. J. Wood, Otsego; George H. Wyn
81 Anoka; A. L. Cole, Walker; Speaker ~, Fl
IL Clague, Lamberton W. B. Anderson, Wine
EN- B. s. Bennett Fosston; W. G. Fraser Roeh e.:
81 n. F,-Hugo =. Duluth; Walter T. Lennon,
~ ~ Paul; Elias Rachie, Madison; George 3. PEI
OF Moorhead; W. H. Putnam Red Wing; J:
oty Alley, Buffalo; D. w. Cowan, Sandstone q
ne Collester, Waseca; L. o. Cooke, Kellogg;
The Cole, Fergus Falls; John T. Frater, Brain
nh. Charles johnson, St. Peter; Samuel Lord.
on s p,,+naro Bue Earth Daniel schell Worth
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