Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1882-04-18
ORGANIZATION.

ORGANIZATION.
The meeting was organized by calling Hon
Alex Ramsey to the chair and electing Mr..
Fred. Allis secretary.
Hon. Geo. Benz then by request read the in
vitatiOn circulated during the day, and the
list of names as given above, after which a
recess of fifteen minutes was taken to talk
over the matter in an informal way, During
this informal discussion it soon became evil
dent that there was but one opinion among
those present. and that in favor of nominating
at the meeting, and of electing the candidates
SO nominated. This conclusion reached the
next was as to the candidates. For school in
spector but one name was mentioned, that of
Hon. Geo. BFuz, the present energetic aud eff
tcent momber, For alderman the sviHlabili-
ty OF number of gentlemen was cauvassed,
the member, however, soon being limited to
three, viz Robert A. Smith, G. d. O'Brien,
and Otto Dfeher, neither Of whom were pres
ent at the time, either che of whom being
satisfactory who would accept and make the
fight.
A CITIZENS TICKET.
With the sentiment in this undecided con-
dition the meeting was called TO order, and as
a first move the matter Of a name was taken,
peoples" and "Cltizens" b;Iug suggested.
the latter being selected upon 10y a vote of two
to Que in its favor.
AT LIS moment Robert Smith entered
the room. his appearance being greet: with
most hearty applause. TakiDg advantage OF
the inspiration, Mr.. Belz moved that Il. A.
Smith be the nominee Of the meeting for al.
tet man at the fortt coming election.
Mr. Smith tried 70 enter a protest but his
voice vas drowned by the claprinp of hands
and the stamping of feet, in the midst of
which the clear, strong tones of Gov r m
sey's voice were heard, with "All who are in
favor of the motion that Mr.. Smith be the
candidate of the citizens party for alderman
will please manifest the same by rising to
their feet"
immediately every one present was on his
feet, and the chair, with emphasis, declared
Mr.. Smith the nominee the announcement be-
ing received with more applause
Accepting the ultimatum of the meeting,
Mr.. Smith, while regretting that some one
else had not been selected for the position, re-
turned thanks for the honor, aud promised to
make the fight.
Several gentlemen then almost simultane.
ously moved the nomination Of Geo. Benz for
school inspector, and the motion was put and
carried by unanimous rising vote, as in the
case of Mr.. Smith.
In response to the com pliment Mr. Benz
said he was not speech maker, but he as
truly grateful for the honor, and would do his
best to have their ratification at the polls
GOOD ADVICE.
While the meeting was iEdulglng in con-
CALCULATIONS over what it had done, Governor
Ramsey brought it back 10 the consideration
of the practical matters involved by remaring
that Justice to the men nominated
required that every one present
should do all in his power
by personal efforts and solicitations to secure
their election. The offices for which thew
were nominated were more important to the
citizens of the ward than was that of a mem
Der of the legislature or of congress. They
are to act for the immediate personal concerns
of their neighbors of the ward, and as thew
acted judiciously or otherwise SO would their
material interests be effected. He knew it
required sacrifice on their part to accept
these nominations, and having accented IN
obedience to what seemed a more than ordi-
nary pressing demand, they should not be
submitted to the humiliation of defeat, or
left to bear the brunt of the bat
tie alone. 1t, therefore, seemed to
him there should be an active, Jealous execu-
i've committee selected, to assist the canGi-
dates in looking after the details of the can.
vass and rallying the people of the ward to
the support of the ticket.
GOV. Ramsey's suggestions were received
with satisfaction, and upon motion he was
authorizedto appoint committee of seven in
Guiding the candidates to select such com.
mittee. As the additional members Gov.
Ramsey named Frank Warner, Peter Thau-
BENZ. Kartak.
The meeting then adjourned in high good
spirits over the grand success which had
attended their efforts to place in nomination
ticket every way worthy the support of the
electors of the ward.