The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1888-03-03
BY The WAYSIDE.

The annual election Of officers Of the
Minneapolis Typographical Union takes
place tomorrow; also OF delegates to
tho International convention. which
convenes in Kansas City next June.
For the latter position there are five
candidates in the field and the canvass
has been quiet but determined one OH
the part Of all. ALI sectional issues
seem to have been thrown aside; that
man or men who are most likely to de-
vote their undivided and faithful atten-
tion TO the Union which they represent,
and their hearts to the cause in a general
way, are likely to be CHOSEN in to-mor-
rows contest, whether they shall come
from daily or weskly newspapers or
from job offices throughout the city.
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Last Tuesday the special committee
appointed by the supervisors Of the poor
to investigate the charges against John
Norton, who has had the contract for
furnishing wood to the city poor depart
~ emit, met with the supervisors of the
poor at the city hall. After a thorough
examination Mr.. Norton was exoper-
atcd from the charges of shortage in
measurement as made, the committee
coming TO the conclusion that careless
ness On the part OF the city and perhaps
on the part Of MI. Mort on had brought
On the trouble. From all intentional
wrong doing, however, the latter gentle
man received thorough yindication, as
he was Justly entitled to.
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There are Democrats and Democrats
the former from principle the latter
from policy. We have a few very few
of the latter holding positions
Of trust. For that we can be sincerely
thankful. If the superintendent of the
poor and two or three others who are
making themselves obnoxious in this
city by their blatant mouthin gs and at.
tention to everybody else's business but
their own-if they believe they are
making capital for themselves, and this
is all they are attempting to do, the time
may not be far distant when they will
see the errors of their way.
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Il looks as though the Democratic
party of this city would wash itself
When the proper time comes Of a few Of
its present minor officials, elective and
appointive Leud mouthed demagopues
certainly ought to go. There IS room
Tor men-men who will devote their
whole attention to whatever position
they are called in an honorable. bus-
ness-like manner.
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The Democratic State Central Con-
mittee, which convened in St. Paul on
wednesday last, held very harmonious
session throughout. The unanimity OF
feeling which characterized it's proceed
lngs augers we'll for the party in the
coming cont est. President Cleveland
received a hearty endorsement. While
the sentiment seemed to be somewhat
divided AS to whom would make the
most available candidate fer governor,
there is no question but what the nomi-
nee, whoever he may be. will receive
host hearty and undivided support.
The signs of the times point to an over
whelming democratic victory in the
next national contest and united
democracy in MINI esota can redeem
enc state and insure its electoral vote
Tor Grover Cleveland and give us. too,
democratic governor.
So as @
Inc next national convention, A. O.
f., will convene in louisville, Ken
lucky, May Sth.
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DIVISION ion No 1, A. o. H., of Anoka
county, will soon have flag that will
undoubtedly prove beauty. 1t will
&c unfolded for first time in parade OF
g. Patrick's day. The dag will cost in
tine = aeigh, lbtorhood Of Sis,