St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-10-18

they heard that the great orator was COM
ing, and calculated between their smiles
of satisfaction: wait till Cush
Davis comes down; then Wilson's
chances will be completely paralyzed
and obliterated." Those who had
heard Davis deliver an Grafton which he
had had time to carefully prepare, had
| formed most stupendOuS ideas as to his
power to thrill the masses and sway the
multitude with his silvery tongue and elo-
quent words. Those who had not been
present within the sound of his voice when
he had delivered such an grafton had been
told fabulous stories about him, and thus
he came to be regarded as a wonderful be-
ing with natural endowments and acquired
gifts that placed him head and shoulders
above the most learned and brilliant men of
his time. He was raised to very high
pedestal in this way, from which, during
his brief experience as campaign stumper,
he has been ruthlessly tumbled down.
am certain that nine-tenths of the people
if they desire to be candid and speak the
truth-who have heard Gov. Davis
speeches, will agree In saying that he has
proved flat and dismal failure. He may
be finished orator on peculiar occasions,
but he certainly has none of the elements
He has aroused no enthusiasm; he has
which interest and hold the atten-
ton of the people; on the stump
he is cold and without magnetism, and in
his intercourse with the people he does not
attract them and create a favorable i'm
preston. l hear this expression on every
hand, from Republicans as well as Demo
Gratis. There is no disposition to detract
from his recognized eminent ability. but he
is not fitted by nature or training for the
hastings, and he has demonstrated this
during his brief campaign of one week in
this district. He has done no harm to Will
son or AmeS, and certainly has not helped
Lovely or McGill particle. There is one
point on which almost everybody is agreed.
Personally the people Of Minnesota have
high regard for Davis, and they are proud
of the reputation he enjoys throughout the
country, because, in according honor to him
the state is hOnored. Therefore general re-
greet is expressed that Davis should have
consented to take part in this political can
vaSs. His reputation as an orator has Suf-
fered irretrevably. He had everything to
lose and nothing to gain when he allowed
his generous impulses to force him to the
rescue of Lovely. His senatorial boom was
in first-class condition. Nothing was
needed to bolster it up. Davis should have
remained quietly at home and allowed Mr.,
Lovely and the other politicians to shift for
themselves. G. ID. T..
Democratic Prospects Good.
Special to the Globe.
CHIPPEWA FALLS. Wis. Oct. 1.-THE
political situation in this city remains quiet,
but little interest being taken in anything
save the local tickets, over which there will
be very bitter fight. The prospects are
very fattering for the success of the entire
Democratic ticket with possibly one or two
exceptions. The political shysters endeav-
ored to inveigle the labor element into
nominating a ticket, but ANONYMOUSLY
failed, as the labor societies in this locality
are composed of the best class of citizens,
and are far better posted upon the political
situation than the kid-gloved gentry. The
action of the Republican party in securing
Tom Nichol to stump the state will cost
the Republican ticket many votes in this
vicinity. E. NJ. Miles, the Prohibition
nominee for sheriff, sent letter of declina-
ton last evening to the chairman of the
county committee.