The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1875-02-18
MINNESOTA'S REPRESENTATIVES.

MINNESOTA'S REPRESENTATIVES,.
Leaves from a Reporters Note BOOK
In the sketches which follow and which
will be continued from time to time, 1t
will be the aim of the writer to show up
the prominent traits in the characters OF
the REPRESENTATIVES, mentioned, commend
ing where commentator seems to be de-
served, occasionally indulging IN adverse
criticism, but aiming in all cases to bejust.
Without further introduction he exposes
to the view of the DISPATCH readers pen
pictures as follows
THE SPEAKER.
Hon. w. r. Kinyon, Speaker OF the
House is fitted by nature. inclination and
education for the position he occupies
and is unquestionably the best man IN
the House for that position. He IS
thorough business man; man OF de-
cided convictions, of keen perceptions,
even temper, and of few words ana an
experienced parliamentarlan. Ills oe-
cisions are rendered quickly, courteousiy
and tirml,r, and are in all cases respected
and so far have been accepted wltnout
question. He is a banker, an uncompro-
missing Republican, though at present vot-
ing for Davis, believing the caucus noml-
nee can not be elected, though inclined
to be decidedly independent in
making up his personal re-
cord. If there is anything of the dem.
agogue in his make up it has not cropped
out.
A. INGERsON.
This gentleman has attracted more at
tention than any other, and various opln.
ions are entertained of him. lie is tall
and ungainly in his appearance, awkward,
but the Almighty has placed the stamp
of an honest man on his countenance.
Whether an attempt was made to bride
him or not it is not for the writer to say,
but Ingerson certainly believes every word
he has uttered in this matter, and only
regrets that he did not knock the man
down on the spot instead
of bringing the question be-
fore an investigating committee.
Mr.. Tngerson may not be among the first
to see point, but his convictions are
strong and he will ever be found laboring
to sustain the right and opposed to the
wrong, as he understands it. lie Is only
ambitions to do his duty to himself, to
4 the State, and to his constituents, who
nominated him without solicitation and
without his knowledge, and elected him
by majority which indicates the esteem
they have for him. While with reasons
best known to himselfhe has chosen to act
with the minority Of his party, he is, new
erthelcss, Republican, and, though read
out of the party, his vote and voice will be
for Republican principles. lie Is Hen
nepin man.
l.. n. GAsKILL.
Next to Mr.. Ingerson attention has beer
most attracted to this gentleman. 1t wa
he who reported an interview with Mr.
Ramsey, alleging that that gentleman at
tempted to secure his vote by impropel
means. While this. exposure has no
raised Mr.. Gaskill in the esteem of his fel
low members, it has attracted attention
to him and given MIN notoriety which w
will leave his friends to estimate. He ap
pears to be faithful and efficient member
who is always in his seat and votes con
scientiously and intelligently. How vel
educated he is does not appear. but h,
handles the English language handsome
ly. His scathing remarks on the Press
were the best thing Of the session. Hi
speech on the temperance question wa
we'll constructed, embraced many goot
points, but seemed to be more an etfor
of the brain than of the heart. Mr.. Gas
kill is surveyor and halls from
Olmsted county. He IS al
uncompI omising Republican and feels tn
peril the party is now in though he per
sists in voting for the candidate of tn
minority.
JOHN A. JACKSON.
This gentleman is one Of the pest ant
truest men in the House, and his nobl
words, uttered in opposition to the labor
crs exemption appeal. proves him ever.
whit man, noble and true. In conclud
ing his remarks he said II am in earn
est in this matter; know what it is t
toil--twice in my life have commence,
at the lowest ronnd Of the ladder, an,
when forget oy duty to the men VIII
toll may my right hand be withered.
Every man who heard him knew he wa
III eNTueSt AuO NOuC alC'
to discuss the question further. Thong
he has not taken prominent part in tn
legislation of the session, he has done hi
whole duty and is one Of the most cred
liable members in the House; he is y
honor to Wabashaw county. Though
Republican under all circumstances. hi
too, has deemed i: his duty to sustain tn
minority Of his party, but no one ha
dared to cast word Of reproach upe
him.
J. v. DANIELS.
This gentlemen is one Of the most e,
pericnced legislators in the House. II
has represented his constituents in th
Senate several years, and seems to hav
been returned whenever candidate fo
legislative honors. He is an old gentle
man who has seen much Of lif,
banker, and of course thorough bus
ness man. though he seems to have com
up in farming community rather tina
in the Wall street school Of his profe.
sion. He was prominent candidate fl
Speaker. but with all due respect f.