The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-06-10

the United Commercial Travellers con-
ton, comprising delegations from Min
nesota. North and South Dakota and
the three Canadian provinces of sas-
katchewan, Alberta and Manitoba, was
one OF the greatest professions ever
seen on the Fargo streets.
The various divisions composing the
long column formed on the different
streets opening off Broadway north
Of Third avenue, and everyone fell
into place in perfect harmony, so that
the details OF the parade. Those who
saw 1t, commented that IT was one
OF the most complete they had ever
seen for that very reason.
While Ii was almost an hour later in
getting started than announced on the
official programme OF the convention,
still the great crowds that lined the
streets were not kept waiting until
their patience was tried. And the par
AIDE was frightened with tuneful mu-
sue at the end Of every division, which
entertained the spectators.
The first division, forming on Third
avenue north was headed by Chief OF
Police Bowers and Captain Dahlgren,
followed by the grand officers of the
council riding in a tallyho drawn by
four horses. Past Grand Sounselor
Ellis and his successor Grand Coun-
selor Clarkson, and other officials were
greeted with cheers all along the way
as they rode by.
Third RegTmentaI Band.
The great regimental musical organ
ization from Duluth came next all
marching i'm khaki uniform and play
ing a popular military march the
rythm OF which set every foot within
range Of the music TO marching time.
Duluth council was next In line, all
the members Of the delegation walking
two abreast and carrying yellow blue
and white umbrellas. At the compile
ton of. their division, an old time stage
coach turned into the column from
First avenue north carrying the women
visitors from Duluth seated inside and
on the top OF the stage. All the wo~.
men Carried the Duluth Zenith coun-
ell umbrellas and wore the yellow
satin streamers which boost the city Of
commerce and which have been SO
conspicuous on the Fargo streets.
st. Paul followed making an excel
lent showing, after which came the
Minneapolis crowd I'm their full re-
gala Of long vari-colored coats with
the big buttons on which were marked
the figures, 81, the number Of the Min
ieapolis council.
Grand Forks Next.
Preceded by an excellent band, the
Grand Forks council was next in line.
The boys from the Forks numbered
over 100 and made an excellent show
ing. Many friends greeted them from
the sidewalks and salutations were
shouted back and forth that were
pleasant to hear and which was an
evidence Of their popularity in this city.
The Lake Park band played tune
full air between the delegations from
Grand Forks and Bismarck. The fell
lows from the capital city were strong
in numbers and showed an enthusiast
tic spirit unequalled by any Of the
other councils In the parade.
There were over sixty men from Bis
marck In the parade and those who
could not arrive In time to be in the
procession, were seen prominently in
Al vast All lAtE NuiB6AOAC AuAANS tEGLAA6
with all their might.
Union Jack Floats High.
The union jack floated high in the
breeze as the Canadian delegations
came down the street in perfect step.
each man wearing a miniature maple
leaf and the sign of the u. G. T. The
Canadian boys were loudly applauied
as they passed along and their flag
was cheered with equal enthusiasm.
showing the friendly feeling between
the two countries and between the two
branches Of the order, even though the
provinces have separated from the
Minnesota North Dakota jurisdiction.
crookston With Umbrellas.
Crookston's crowd showed the pro-
gressive spirit Of tehe little city over In
Minnesota, marched proudly down the
street the last thing before the home
council All were dressed In white
without coats and carried white, blue
and yellow umbrellas. which gave a
particularly pleasing effect.
Crookston is there when ii comes to
spirit and its representation In the
commercial travellers parade this
morning was an evidence OF that, II
nothing more.
Last But Not Least.
The last delegation. but not the
least, in view OF the fact that the
Fargo council surprised all others OF
the jurisdiction by winning the Woods
loving cup away from Mankato FOR in
creased membership came the home
bunch.
They were wildly cheered as they
marched down Broadway in perfect
step. First came the officers of the
council, followed BY platoon of Far
goans In full United Commercial Ira
veler uniform, consisting OF the white |
trousers. blue coat and yellow tie. after |
which came another flank OF sales
men in negligee uniform without
coats. The contrast Of the two groups |
was very pleasing and was favorably /
commented upon.
The Fargo council was preceded by
its own excellent band the Putnam /
headed by a daBhing
drum major with startling headdress
that would have put to shame the
headgear Of a major general Dc the |
Russian army or Siberian chieftan
The little travellers followed with |
the u. e. r. grips, after which came
the kangeroo police patrol wagons. the |
auto patrol driven BY Hector Barnes.
and the larger patrol driven by Otto |
Morrow. Chief AEcK0ne was much in /
evidence and gave various directions