St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-10-14
POLITICS IN SALTWATER.
The Democrats Put Up a Very Strong
Ticket.
THE REPUBLICAN TICKET.
Hon. Fayette Marsh Named by Both
Conventions for the Legisla-
ture.

The largest, most harmonious and
enthusiastic convention ever held by
the Democrats in this county assem-
bled yesterday at 2 p. m. Its delibera-
tionS were unusually harmonious and
a strong ticket was nominated from
beginning to end. 1t was called to
order at 2 p. m. by ]. G. Nethaway. of
the county committee, Hon. E. W.
Durant being selected as president.
Mr.. Durant accepted in ringing Demo-
cratic speech, which was received with
convention for the honor bestowed
upon him, and assured the convention
that, should its deliberations be har-
mOni0uS and its actions wise and pru-
dent, victory would result in NOvem-
Der. E. +. Barrett was then chosen
secretary and the convention proceeded
to business by the appointment of
committee of five upon credentials, who,
after due deliberatiOn, reported every
town and precinct of the county,
except the town of Woodbury., fully
represented. The report was ac-
cepted, and after the temporary
organization had been made permanent,
it proceeded to business by taking an
DdllOG lOl Celll(lIudGC 1Ol
sheriff. For this office, Edward DOno-
van and Emil Kreuger were named, the
ballot resulting in "a votes for Donovan
and 81 for Kreuger. Before motion
for formal ballot could be entertained
! by the chair, Mr.. Donovan arose and
moved that the nomination of Mr..
Kreuger be made unanimous. 1t was
received by the convention with storm
of applause, while the delegates con-
graduated Mr.. Donovan over his noble
action. For county auditor, MyrOn
Shepard was nominated on the second
ballot, which was made unanimous.
Hon. &. Z. Gregory was nominated for
county attorney by reclamation, and,
being repeatedly called upon, came be-
fore the convention and made an elO-
quent speech, thanking the body for
paying him the highest compliment in
its power by giving him so earnest and
unanimous call to a place upon the
ticket. He eulogiZed Mr.. Donovan for
his noble action, and said that such
acts were the surest preSageS of a
final triumph, which he believed
would include the whole Democratic
ticket. Mr.. John f. Burke, the present
incumbent, was then nominated for
treasurer by reclamation. and made
rousing democratic speech of accept
ance. in which he prOphesied victory
for the national, state and county tickets.
Hon. r. Lehmieke, present judge of
probate, was renominated by acclama-
ton. as was also w. II. Lehmicke for
register of deeds, David B. Clark for
surveyor, L. P. Janus for county super
intendent of schools, George FL. Sulli-
van for county commissioner and W.
G. VOigt for coroner completed the
ticket. The following resolution, of
fered by W. S. Conrad, was then
adopted:
Whereas, We, the Democratic party Of
Washington county, in convention assem-
bled, do recognize the fact that judicial Of
fees should be held aloof from politics;
and,
Whereas In Hon. William NJ. McCluer we
recognize an honorable and upright citizen
and officer, one worthy OF our support and
esteem; therefore, be it
Resolved, That the Democrats Of this
county, in convention assembled, hereby en-
dorse the Hon. William NJ McCluer, and rec
ommend that his name be placed upon the
Democratic ticket and that he be supported
by our party for the Office of district judge
in this county.
On motion the secretary was in
structed to furnish Judge McCluer with
an engrossed copy of the resolution. A
recess of twenty minutes was then
taken to allow the delegates from the
First and Second legislative districts to
nominate candidates for representatives
to the legislature, which resulted as fol-
lows: First district, Hon. Fayette
Marsh; Third district, Hon. r. NJ. An
derson, which nominations were re-
ported to the convention when an adj
journment was lad. The general feel
ing in this city is that the Democratic
ticket is one Of the strongest ever made
in this county, and there is very gen.
eral feeling that it will be elected. The
Democracy is united, harmonious and
confident, and has the prestige of
sweeping victory two years ago. Added
to this is the tremendous feeling on the
part of the people generally in favor of
tariff reform, which will strengthen the
county ticket, while it is helping the
national and state. In the evening the
club turned out in full force and had
rousing ratification meeting at its hall,
parading the principal streets with
torches, and returning to listen to
speeches from local speakers and candi-
dates.
THE REPUBLICAN CONVENTION.
The Republican county convention
met at the court house at 10 a. m. and
was called to order by the chairman of
the county committee, DR.. B. g. Merry.
A temporary organization was effected
by the selection OF E. Il. Butts as chair
man and j. G. Henning as secretary. A
committee on credentials was appointed,
which reported all towns and precincts
represented. The temporary organiza-
ton was then made permanent, when
the convention proceeded with the NOM
inatiOn of candidates for the several
county offices. w. G. Masterman was
nominated by reclamation, the secre-
tary casting the ballot of the convention
for him. For county treasurer, Samuel |
Boomer was nominated on the fourth |
ballot. Harvey w. Davis was nomina-
ted by reclamation for register of deeds |
and g. p. HolcCmb for sheriff in the |
same manner, while Orris Z. Lee was |
served in the same manner for city at |
toIney. For the Office of judge of pro- |
bate number of names were presented,
including the chairman himself, each of |
whom promptly declined until finally |
that of A. E. Doe, who was !
not present, and could not, |
therefore, decline, was presented |
and he was unanimously nominated. |
For the office of county superintendent |
of schools, j. q. Macintosh, OF Cottage |
Grove, was nominated, and with Jesse |
Ill. SOule for surveyor and DIR. Il. G. |
Clark for coroner the county ticket was |
completed. A resolution was then read !
by the chairman. which was adopted /
unanimously, instructing the county |
committee toscaSt the vote for the Office |
of district Judge. A resolution was
adopted indorsing Senator Sabin for re-
election to the senate. The convention
then adjourned. after which the several
Legislative districts proceeded to nomi-
pata coDfIihafnS for the tnOiclofifrp In |