St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-11-10
Thinq. PoIi..eal a. Hnron.

Especial Correspondence OF the Globe.
HURON, Oak, Nov. s.-Last night was
great night for Democrats here. During the
afternoon a ratification was decided on, and
such limited arrangements made as the
shortness Of the time allowed. Early in the
evening word was received that George B.
Armstrong, register Of the United States
land Office, aud formerly city editor Of the
LHter-0ceaH, and John Cain, postmaster, edi-
tor Of the Huron Times, and ringleaders OF
the Republican party in central Dakota, were
organizing Republican rabble and with
horse hddles, drums. ffes and hooting would
make an effort to break up the meeting.
The rumor proved only too true.
Cannons were fred In honor Of the cleo
ton Of Cleveland and Hendricks. A great
bonfire was started in the center Of Third
and Dakota avenues. When the light of the
bonfire Illuminated the streets a
great crowd Of Republicans were seen gath
cred on the postOfiice corner, while Arm
strong, in his official capacity as register,
was personally soliciting the Republicans on
the street 10 join the mob.
The meeting Of the Democrats was called
to order and was presided over by Alva E.
Taylor, Esq. Upon the announcement of
Ii. G. Hinekley as the first speaker of the
evening. the Republican mob commenced
hoosrg Cor Blaine and Logan, in such a
me ~ \ Slvn'lld have made even the parti-
san-tsiooed knight ashamed of his quandom
followers. For a long time a deafening
shout was kept up by the post office mob, and
was caught up by stragglers on all sides. As
tlfe Republicans ''caught on" to the game il
at first seemed to them immensely amusing.
After the Republican noise had somewhat
subsided the Democrats were enabled to con-
tiuue their speaking, interrupted at times by
the hooting and cheering of the Repub-
licans.
commenced in earnest. The disgraceful-
ness Of the Republicans in attempting 10 cry
down free speech was admitted by all. The
ring leaders, Armstrong and Cain, we're
shown up by the speakers in a most hu-
initiating aud degrading light. And before
three speakers had been heard the Republi-
cans had sneaked away thoroughly ashamed
Of themselves. The disgrace thus brought
upon themselves and the entire Republican
party OF the city is acknowledged by all to
be well merited, with none but themselves
/ To blame The speakers Of the evening
were II. c. Hinkley, VIM. t. Love, L. w.
Crofoot, Porter, and +. f. Randolph of
Huron, and George c. Cooper of Washing
ton. The speeches were highly creditable
and were enthusiastically received by the en-
tire audience Of from three hundred 10 five
hundred people. After the speaking, a
brigade two blocks in length, carrying new
brooms, paraded the streets amid much
cheering. At the land Office and post Office
three groans were given for the dead (l)
officials soon to be swept out OF them, show
ing the feeling Of the people towards these
public servants, who had tried to cry down
free speech in central Dakota.
The enthusiasm was great and universal
The affair altogether was an entire success.
and has already done much good for the
cause. The woods were' full of Demo
Gratis, and four years from now Dakota will
be listed among the free trade Democratic
states Of the great northwest.
The most amusing incident Of the cam
paign occurred Thursday night last. The
Republicans had out the band to glorify, but
did not feel in good spirits and disbanded.
About midnight the Democratic wags of the
city engaged the band and proceeded 10 sere-
made the receiver Of the U. S. land Office, the
Hon. Robt- Lowry. They hurrahed for
Blaine and Logan. The receiver, delighted
by the supposed good news Of victory, arose
from bis peaceful couch, aud without waiting
for any additional garments appeared upon
bis frost-covered porch in all his
awful height and gauntness, his
garments gracefully blowing about
his knees, his feet bare, his chilled limbs
shivering in the moonlight, and his teeth
playing Ike pair of castinets, a picture for
the gods TO smile upon, the moon to grin at,
an artist to paint and ''the boys TO describe
Mr.. Lowrie was informed that New York
bad gone three thousand Republican and that
Blaine and Logan were elected.
Gentlemen, L thank you for this good news.
l thank you for this honor, etc. II is not
alone FOR myself am thankful, but for the
good Of the whole country.
Aud the boys eheered for Blaine and
Logan and the Hon. Robert Lowry slept a
peaceful sleep, with dreams Of Office and land
Office fees rolling into his Golfers.