St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-02-15
POLITICAL GOSSIP.

"HurTah for Doc Ames," shouted an en-
thuslast in front of the Nicollet house YES
terday when he was informed of the con-
tents of the GLOBES interview. i'm which
the doctor consented to become a mayoralty
candidate. He had evidently forgotten the
day of the week.
You shouldn't be so vociferous." chided
a discreet friend. ''This is Sunday
But L can't help it. / feel like yelling
until my throat bursts. / didn't vote for
him the last time, but if Doc gets the
nomination this time I'll stay by him.
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A little knot of Republican wire pull
ers, as they are denomiDated in political
circles, gathered in the West Hotel Ex-
change Yesterday afternoon. and naturally
tney began to discuss the mayoralty situa-
ton. After lighting a fresh Havana and
leaning back in comfortable attitude in
his seat one remarked: II am sorry George
A. refuses to run. That will cut of big
source of revenue with which TO carry on
the campaign. When the Pillsbnry's run
for Office they are liberal with their cash,
and that goes long way toward carrying
an election"
81 think we ought to nominate W. ID.
Washburn," suggested a second, with an
air of one who had the utmost confidence
in the value of his opinions. He has the
rocks, and would, beyond question, not
hesitate TO spend from S25, 900 to $50. 600 to
secure an election, if he once entered the
lists. l believe we can get him to make a
run. He likes such honors, and if he is
approached in the right way he can be in
duced to come out"
Il am tired of these old-time politicians, 8"
interpOlated a gentleman who had just
joined the party. Il am in favor of select
ing young man who has the qualifications
Of making an excellent executive. / am
sure we could elect such a man as Will
Steele, for instance"
Nonsense" remarked the first speaker.
What is the use of attempting to elect a
man who is not well-known. Now, Capt.
Snyder is my choice. am not alone.
either. l have heard his name mentioned
in more than one place lately, and a big
effort will be made to nominate him."
The discussion was continued at length
and the names of Col. King. Capt. Babb,
Charles NJ. Loring James Il. Wyman and
host of others were mentioned as eligible
candidates.
A new Democratic aldermanic candidate
looms up in the Fifth ward. He is no less
a parsonage than William Helfrich, the
head miller in Pillsbury's Anchor mill.
BILLY" is popular and capable. and if he
gets the nomination over James Tamm he
will make good run.
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The aldermanIc complications in the
Third ward are unchanged. There are in
the field for Democratic nomination Daniel
Watt, C. c. Hashow (the present in
cumbent), William McArdle, Matt Gross
and two or three others.
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S. c. Cutter is certain of denomination
in the Fifth ward. While the ward is over
whelmingly Republican, the candidates
from among that party are surprisingly
limited. Aid. Cutter has the inside track.
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81 believe George A. Bracket stands the
best show of securing the Republican NOM
ination for mayor" said leading Repub-
lican yesterday. ''He is not my choice, but
l think he has his ropes SO well LAID that he
will carry the nominating convention"