St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-04-07
MUNICIPAL POLITICS.
An Absurd Story Denied-A Comptroller to
be Elected.


An Absurd Story Denied-A Comptroller to
be Elected.
Interest in the political situation among
the Democrats has been rather that OF spec
tators observing the internal strifes OF the
opposition party. But now that the call is
issued by the committee for the Democratic
convention, and the members Of that party
realize that there is only one more day to
work, the interest In the situation has in
creased, and from that of the amused idler
has been changed into that of the enthusiastic
laborer. The call is somethning of a sur
prise to many who were not consulted about
it. But as soon as it was issued all hands
fell to work like beavers. No one cares to be
quoted as predicting the result of the work,
indeed no one can. There are those who
think O'Brien will have walk-away in the
convention, and others who assert that
nothing is more sure than his defeat
Each side, however, is probably in
fuenced in its Judgment by its
desires. They will only have another day to
wait, however, before they know all about it.
writer on an evening paper advances the
rather novel theory that the early calling of
the convention was due to the com bined
efforts of P. H. Kelly and Mayor O'Brien, to
accomplish the nomination of the latter and
vindicating his policy. Questioned as to the
accuracy of this statement
MIR. KELLY SAID:
"There is not one word of truth in the
story. / have not been setting up pins for
Mayor O'Brien or any one else, or urging the
candidacy of any one for mayor l have
nf tIoa Oh e it, ftaa
since returned and had nothing to do with
the call or the time of the convention"
"Who are you in favor of for mayor!'
81 have no candidate to urge. 1 simply
want to see strong and popular Democrat
placed at the head of the ticket, who will be
elected, but don't think it would be appro-
pirate for any Democrat to set up an indi-
vidual candidate. That is the business of the
convention, and you can say most emphat-
ically for me that have no personal ends to
serve and no candidate to thrust forward. I
am perfectly willing to trust convention of
representative Democrats to do what is for
the advantage of the city and also of the
party.n
''Then you think the nominee of the Dem
ocratic convention will be elected?''
''Well, why shouldn't he be! The Demo
cratic party has controlled the city almost
from time immemoral and the city has
prospercd under that rule. do not say that
during that long series of years of Demo-
cratic rule mistakes have not been made, but
l would like to know what there is to be
hoped for from the Republican party whose
career was cut short by the people last falls"
''But can't you give an intim alton of your
preference for mayors"
ooh, yes, can tell you exactly. My
preference is the man the representative
Democrats may desire, and don't propose
to urge any name or in any way try to indi-
cate who that should be-"
''And, by the way" said Mr.. Kelly, 'sif this
new importation in the Dispatch knew what
he was talking about, he would not have as
sumed that my business east had no connec-
ton with the chamber of commerce. /
might have gone later, but / should not have
gone at the time | did except at the request
OF the chamber. This newspaper importa-
ton knows just about as much about our
business interests as he does about our poll
tics. But considering where he came from
perhaps it is all that could be expected. If
he keeps trying to tell what he don't know
he will soon have to print larger paper"
And with this parting shot Mr.. Kelly and
the scribe parted company.
COMPTROLLER TO BE ELECTED.
1t was rumored yesterday that among the
officers to be elected next month was the city
comptroller This was a SURPRISE as the law
of 1874 provided for the election of a comp
troller but once in four years, and Mr.. Roach
was elected two years ago. The question
was referred to City Attorney Murray, who,
on examining the law, found that
by some inadvertence it had been
changed at the last session of the
legislature and that the comptroller's term of
Office is again reduced to two years. The
reason for having heightened the term to
four years in 1874 was a sound one, for pre-
viously it frequently happened that both
com ptroller and treasurer were elected at the
same time, which was injudicious, as it
would put the entire control of the city
finances into the hands of men unacquainted
with their duties. But now Mr.. Roach will
have to enter the field with the rest of them.
He says it is more pleasant to have it this
way, as the oftener he is elected the oftener
he receives the Endorsement of the public.
soMERs FOR ALDERMAN.
meeting was held at Hitchcock hall in
the Sixth ward last night, which was an
nounced as citizens mass meeting. It
developed, however, into high license gath
ering and finally nominated w. H. Somers,
theiex-city engineer, for alderman. After
taking collection to pay for the oil con-
sumed, the meeting came to close.
THE REPUBLICAN COMMITTEE
held meeting in the municipal court room
last evening aud practically decided not to
hold their convention for two weeks.
Fancy Dress Carnival.
The Exposition roller rink contained an
immense throng of pleasure seekers last
night. the occasion being the third fancy
dress carnival, and the scene was one of
great animation and beauty.
Many of the costumes were strildngly ele-
CANT and beautiful, the prizes being awarded
as follows:
Most elegant costumed lady. One dozen
hand painted plates, Mrs. Harry Carter, en-
broidered daisy dress.
Best fancy costumed lady. A pair of fine
skating shoes, Miss Lulu Willard as Gypsy
Princess.
Best dramatic character, lady. Copy of
Tenuyson, Miss Marion Wheeler as Ophelia
Best original costume, lady. A plush cab
met album, Miss Boeringer as Sun Flower.
Best national costume, lady. pair of
club skates, Miss Nina Burdick as Goddess of
Liberty.
Handsomest costume, gentleman. A fine
leather-colored cuff aud collar box. Henry
Martin, as Prince.
Best dramatic character, gentleman. One
dozen best panel portraits. Mr.. Mcfarland,
as Don Juan.
Best original costume, gentleman. New