St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-10-30

Mimi. would accept the consulate at Odessa
he could have it. 4 telegram sent Heenan
was answered in the affirmative tonight,
and the appointment will be made to-mor-
row.
Few men in Minnesota are better known
than MIR. Campbell. He is about As years of
age, aud for more than twenty years has
been resident of Minnesota. During that
time he has been prominent in the councils
OF the Democratic party, and has by his level
head, his general address, business-like
methods ana ability, won o degree of popu-
larity such as few men in any party can
boast. He has held numerous and response
ble positions i'll the state In 1873
he was elected to the house of rep
resentatives. and served there two sessions,
at the end OF which time he was elected to the
senate. Here he also served two terms, retir-
ing ut the close of the session before the last,
when he was succeeded by Senator Greenleaf.
While III both branches OF the legislature he
was one Of the most prominent men on the
floor, and his opinions were generally re-
spected. He has at times served on the state
central committee, and his name has been
mentioned as Il candidate for congressional
hOnOrS. Last spring he was one of the strongest
backed of al the candidates for position on
the railroad commission. He is member Of
the state board of charities and corrections
Though at times ne has been engaged in busi-
ness. he IS st present farmer and is d lover
OF fine stock.
DIR. HCenan is a comparatively recent
conner to Minnesota, having gone to Morris
from Philadelphia some five years ago. Heis
mau OF fine talents, and is thoroughly edu-
Gated. BY profession he is physician, and
is not far from IS years old. He has held
several official positions, having been county
andltor for Il term. among others. He
was first mentioned prominently in
politics at the state convention to
..ttn gaInF In l.,s-%
tial election. He was one of the delegates at
the Chicago convention that nominated Pres
ident Cleveland. Immediately on the election
his name began to be mentioned in connec-
ton with foreign mission, and his prefer
ence is said TO have been to go as minister to
Sweden. He is recognized as u good physi-
clan and man of sound character and judg-
ment.
NDORsED BY CAPT. WOOD.
81 am glad for Campbell" said Capt. J.
D. Wood of St. Paul last night when
GLOBE reporter told him of the
appointment of that gentleman. There
is not q man in Minnesota that
is more competent for the place or could
have had a stronger backing. [ think
every member of the contract committee
indorsed his credentials. and since it has
been known that Mr.. Campbell wanted the
place no other candidate has had any
chance. A more active and thoroughly re-
liable man could not be picked from Mime
sofa. lie will suit ali the Democrats. He
is very popular in his senatorial district
When he first came before the people as
candidate for member of the house he had
a hard fight for his election. for the Repub-
hcans were strong in the district. but
il only took one term before his ability and
general tact We're so apparent that his re-
election to the house and afterward to the
senate was easy. \ year ago he was the
first choice Of the straight-out Democrats as
candidate for congress, but by some COM
binatiOn with farmers and other factions,
Donnelly got the nomination"
Capt Wood was asked his opinion on the
appointment of Mr. Heenan. He said: 1T
is so recently that he has come prominently
before the people that l am little acquainted
with him. He has a good reputation and
his papers have been strongly indorsed, l
think"