The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1884-09-12
REPUBLICAN COUNTY TICKET,

and completed its work and now the
question as to the acceptability of the
candidates is referred to the voters. 1t
can be truthfully said that the conven-
ton was one of the most largely attend
ed of any ever held in the county, and
it was likewise composed of some of
the most thoroughly representative
men from the country within the Re-
publican party. More interest than
usual was taken in the primaries, and
every town with one exception, select
ed delegates, and they were, every
one, present, despite the bad roads
and Indictment weather. We believe
that it is no exaggeration to assert that
there has never been Il convention held
in this city where more interest CEN
tered than the one which did its work
here on Tuesday. and if the same
earnestness shall continue until the
close of the polls in November, every
candidate placed upon the ticket will
he elected by good round majority.
The four districts from the country
came in with delegates nearly solid for
Legislative candidates from their respec-
tive localities, which left the city practi-
cally alone TO fight its battle. But Manka-
TO has no reason to complain. She was
granted the privilege to choosing the
Auditor, Judge Of Probate, County At
torney and Senator-the latter to con-
test for his seat after election. 1t is
but reasonable, in the light of these
facts, tina: the country should claim
the Representatives, and inasmuch as
the country will assist in electing the
officers residing within the city, the
| voters in Mankato should certainly do
all within their power to see that the
| Legislative ticket is elected in toto.
Mr. VIM. Plymat, of Mapleton, made
a gallant fight for the Attorneyship,
and had Mr.. Hughes failed to secure
the city practically solid, the result
shows that he could not have been
nominated, as seven votes would have
turned the majority against him. Mr..
Hughes is to be congratulated for his
successful canvass, and no one in the
county will support him more heartily
than Mr.. Plymat.
The Third District was decidedly
mixed on its choice for representative,
and being unable to settle the matter
between themselves, asked the conven-
ton To make the choice. This it did
with no uncertain sound, and Mr..
Richard Wigley may feel justly proud
of his popularity as expressed by the
delegates.
The only other district in the county
where there was division as to choice
of representatives was the Fifth, and
this was settled without contention by
Mr.. Henry Dyer withdrawing, and
making Hon. c. G. Spaulding the I'M
animous choice.
F. w. Muff was a very active candi-
date for the legislature from the city
and really the only gentleman who had
labored to secure the delegates for this
particular office. He, however, was
cut off in the prime and vigor of his
youthfulness by the action of the con-
vention upon the Senatorial question,
ard particularly SO by the selection of
a Mankato man for the place. But Mr..
Mutf can blame no one for this but
those who had professed to be his
most active supporters. The result
proved that it was Mr.. Fletcher they
were after, and to crafty gnawing
spite against that gentleman, his chan
ces for success were killed at the outset.
Auditor Scattergood had no opposi-
ton, and his nomination by acclama-
tiCn was a merItorious act toward
justly deserving and popular officer.
No opposition to Judge Mead was
made known until a day or two before
the convention, but it did not pan out
to any very formidable proportions.
While Ben. Smith is splendid and
promising young man, with a host of
friends all over the county, his claim to
the Office of Probate Judge over Mr..
Mead. who has made one of the very
best officers in the county, could hard
ly be conceded at this time.
A very sensible selection for County
Commissioner from the city was made
in the person of Jno. Klein, Esq. Mr.
X. is Democrat, but the Office is one
that has no political significance. 1t
requires business man, and We are
sure to have a good one for another
two years to look after the city's inter
ests. Mr.. Martinson Of the Third Dis
trict, the other nominee for county
commissioner, is also q good man for
the position, and his election with the
balance Of the ticket is assured.
Now then. Republicans, you have
your ticket before you. 1t is composed
of good and able men, and it is your
duty 10 see to il that every man named
thereon is elected. Let there be a
general closing up Of the rank and a
firm determination to do full justice to
all concerned. Do not trade nor traf-
fic. Stand true to your principles and
bid defiance to the opposition.
WHAT THEY THINK.
1t will be interesting to our citizens,
and encouraging tn the members of the