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St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-05-16
PLEDGED TO RESIGN.
Mayor Ames Says He Doesn't Want
TO go to ST. Louis.

Seen by GLOBE representative at
midnight, Mayor AmeS said: sit is
asserted by those who oppose me that
apparently want the earth in the poll
tics of my party. AS matter of justice
to me, under ordinary circum-
stances L would be invited to
head the delegation to st. Louis if 1
were rewarded for my 1886 campaign
for the governorship. By courtesy this
would be my portion. However, am
not ambitious, nor do l want the
world, and had not Mr.. Doran
made his egotistic boasts and
threats, | would not have
been before the Democratic convention
at this time as candidate for st. Louis.
Sometimes it is necessary for one to ac-
cept issues thrust upon him. l now
ask of the Minnesota Democracy
to elect me as delegate at large,
and when this has been done, if
it is done, and l am thereby indicated,
pledge myself to resign the position,
which | have never sought. If defeated
in this, my appearance upon the
political horizon hereafter will be but
as mere speck-in fact. among the
rank and file.''
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-05-16
THIRD DISTRICT.
NJ. s. Chandler and Peter John
son Elected Delegates.

son Elected Delegates.
Special to the Globe
LITcHFIELD, Mimi, May Is. The
beautiful and thriving city of Litchfield
was o'erladen with joy to-day over the
pressure OF the assembled wisdom of
the Republican party of the Third con-
gressional district, whose delegates met
to choose two delegates and two alter
mates to the Chicago convention. The
courteous act of recognizing this portion
of the state by selecting Litchfield in
which to hold an important convention
was highly appreciated. They had
never been so hOnored before, and all
prominent citizens We'd. each with the
other, in beStowing attentions upOn
their visitors. The brass band dis
coursed sweet music, the Frank Daggett
Post, u. A. R., rendered the use
OF its beautiful hall, the hotels
were lavish in catering to the inner
wants of famished and dust-troden dele
gates, and carriages were in readiness
at any hour to give the visitors an OPP
portunlty to see the city. Monday
evening about one-half the delegates
were on the ground eager for their
prey. TO the surprise of many, candi-
dates for the coveted honor of a seat in
national convention were
FAST MULTIPLYING.
5! Chandler, the veteran of Goodhue
county, led the van. His political viz
tue and answering party feaIty were
eNtolled. DR.. Dodge, of Dakota county,
was backed up by strong delegation.
Frank Clifford, of Scott, had his weather
eye OH one of the coveted positions.
Peter Johnson, of Meeker, was put for
ward as representative of the Scandi-
pIpmnnt
litical sores that were still
scabby. And dimly On the distant
horizon could be seen the host of lesser
lights whose faltering steps and be-
dimmed eyes expressed doubtful hope.
Rice wanted nothing except to form
combine" that would help elect their
beloved Joel. The alternate candidates
were principally in the western part of
the district, and were as plentiful as
Valambrosia leaves. How to conciliate
and harmonic the incongruous and
persistent elements was the work of the
evening. Capt. Reed was present, and
with his accustomed grace and suavity,
waved the olive branch of peace alOft
and endeayored to calm the troubled
waters and add few more rounds to
his congressional ladder.
THE DELAYED DELEGATIONS
arrived on the morning train. But long
before that Goodhue, Meeker, Kandi-
yohi, Renville, Mcleod and Scott coun-
| ties had formed trust and slate
was fixed up which subsequent ballot
I ing failed to break. Compromises were
effected, however, and these children
in Israel were again happy family.
| Disappointed delegates silently folded
their ambitions and carefully packed
them in their grips, set their teeth more
firmly together, and looked for
ward to the time when the
outs would become the Tins"
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-05-16
SPICY PARAGRAPHS.
Topics That Interest Republicans
and Democrats Alike.

By most of the Republicans1seen last
night the proposed change in the state
central committee was frowned upon.
Rumor credited w. IL. Huntington, of
Redwood, with the movement to have
the change made. but elsewhere in the
GLOBE he denies it. There is much
dissatisfaction expressed with the pres
ent committee, but it is deemed i'm
polite to change it just now.
John Trip, of Mortified, promi-
nent tariff reformer there, is talked of
as the Third District Democratic dele
gate to st. Louis as companion to f.
c. Stringer, whom Dakota county
will present.
Senator HiXon said last night that he
was delegate to the convention from
the Fifth district who was instructed
to demand of the convention that
radical tariff reform resolutions be
passed.
The Second district delegates fioored
j. E. Brown, of Blue Earth, as candI-
date for Chicago. They selected M.
n. Leland, of Wells, and Mr.. Miller, of
Luverne, as their Chicago delegates,
Dennis Downs, of the Green Isle
Democrat, heads the Sibley county del
egation to the Democratic convention,
and is an OutspOken Ames man. He is
red hot on that subject.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-05-16

The convention was called to order by
Nj. V. Kennedy, member of the cen
trail committee, and organized by chOOs
ing G. NJ. Reese, of Kandiyohi, chair
man, and c. III. Slocum, of Mcleod. sec
rotary. Every county i'll the district was
represented by full delegations. Hon.
nj. s. Chandler. of GOOdhue, received 80
votes to a for Dr.. Dodge. of Dakota, and
was declared elected a delegate to Chi
cago. Peter Johnson,of Meeker county,
was elected by reclamation. The alter
mates elected were Hon. Frank Clifford,
OF Scott, and F. A. Hilscher, of Kandi-
yohi. DR.. Dodge and Hon. ". A. Fol-
and, editor of the Benson Times, were
recommended to the state convention
for presidential electors. The COM
mittee on
RESOLUTIONS
reported the following, which were
unanimously adopted:
Resolved, That we adhere Loyalty to
the principles Of the Republican party
and point with pride to its history and
traditions. We confidently hope for its
success III the coming presidential cam
paign and pledge our best efforts to the
accomplishment of its success. We
heartily favor material reduction in
the tariff and such readjuStment as
ohoii ioiA1J oCCulC dllu p1OlcCb IiiC UCSt
interests of the different classes of our
complex population.
Resolved, That we are opposed to the
formation of trusts and pray for such
legislation as shall make them impossi-
bic. We earnestly favor progressive
temperance legislation.
we pronounce for genuine reform in
the civil service. and ask that merit
shall be based upon faithful discharge
of duty, rather than on partisanship
and political subserviency. We favor
liberality in the payment of pensions to
the gallant defenders of the Union.
We, pledge ourselves as Republicans
and as citizens of the republic to the en-
couragement of honor, purity and econ
omy in public affairs, and TO the enact
ment and enforcement of wholesome
and vigorous laws in restraint of COM
munism, anarchy and crime.
No test vote was taken, but the senti-
ment of the convention was clearly for
Blaine, as his name whenever men
toned was heartily applauded. Gresham
and DepeW were second choice.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-05-16
BLUE EARTH FOR AMES.
The Doctors Friends Have Things
Their Own Way.

Special to the Globe.
MANKATo, May 15.-While the Re-
publicans were holding their love feast
in the opera house to-day the Democrats
Of Blue Earth county had gathering in
the council chamber of the city hall for
the purpose of choosing delegates to the
Democratic state convention at St.
Paul Thursday, the 18th instant.
1t was apparent early in
the meeting that DR.. Ames
men were in a decided majority, and It
was understood that their ticket had
been made ND before Chairman John C..
Wise called the assemblage to order.
There were SiXty-Seven delegates pres
ent, and an organization was effected
with John Diamond as chairman and A.
L. Halves as secretary. Messrs. j. w.
Hoerr, John Scheinan, Philip Lamm,
David Bowen and DrS. Smith were APP
pointed committee Oh credentials.
Following this action committee was
appointed to select nine delegates to
the state convention, and they reported
the following names which were agreed
to without dissent: Messrs. A. X.
Pau, John Diamond, Henry Robel, w.
Z. Davis, Conrad Hagan, A. Z. Halves,
j. Flachseuhar, j. w. HOerr and +. l..
Schwartz. MeSSrs. Wise and Meagher,
both of whom are delegates to the con-
vention, took no part in the proceedings
and from the outset until adjournment,
there was but all hour consumed in the
session. the Ames men had everything to
themselves. President Cleyelands adj
minlstration was endorsed in the fol-
lowing resolution, which was unan-
imously adopted:
Resolved, That the wise and efficient
administration of President Cleveland
commands our admiration and respect,
and we, the Democrats of Blue EsHth
county in convention assembled, do
heartily endorse his views on the taxiff
and all other measures of reform adSS-
Gated nv him
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-05-16
STAND BY THE PRESIDENT

President CLEVELAND, by his honest,
safe and manly administration of the
public business and his sturdy stand in
favor of reduction of taxation, has
made Democratic success in Minnesota
possible. Neither his appointees to of
flee nor his Notwithstanding friends
have any right to jeopardize Democratic
success by their petty-aye, criminal
personal quarrels. Let every man who
demands personal promotion at the eX-
pense of party peace and harmony be
taught a lesson of patience and hui
mility. In this crisis men are nothing:
success of Democratic principles every
thing
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-05-16
NOTE THE CONTRAST

Observe the contrast between the
present attitude of the Democratic and
Republican parties regarding the presi-
DENTAL nomination. 1t is interesting
and instructive. 1t is also illustrative
of the vanity of any Republican hope
Of success this year. The Democratic
party, with the possible exception of
Editor DANA, who, for present pur-
poses, doesn't count, is unanimous in
demanding the denomination of Prcsi-
dent CLEVELAND.
Whatever local differences may exist
in different parts of the country. upon
mat one poiEt tlerc is Il unanin.ity OF
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-05-16
KNUTE NELSON.
His Name May Startle the Conven.
ton To-Day.

The high tariff men of the convention
Will be stunned to day if the name of
Knute Nelson is sprung upon them as
delegate-at-large from the Fifth district.
a district movement was set on foot last
night by members of the Farmers
Alliance from the Fifth district to have
Mr.. Nelson's name presented for
delegateship at large. This is looked
upon as not only an expression of pop
ular sentiment on Mr.. Nelson's tariff
course, but as direct stab at Gil Hart
lay, who is Il candidate for an at-large
position from the Fifth district. Hart
ley was red-hOt Kindred man in the
famous fight against Nelson, and it is
now supposed that Nelson's friends
wish to repay the debt they owe him,
with interest. 1t is matter approach
ing certainty that Mr.. Nelson's name
will be presented i'll the convention,
and if so, decided upon by big ma
lOrItV
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-05-16
Additional Justices.

Special to the Globe
WASHINGTON, May Ex-senator Will
son, of Iowa, from the committee on ju-
dietary, favorably reported Senator Da-
Wis bill, providing for two additional
associate justices for the supreme court
of Dakota, with an additional section as
an amendment, which provides ''that all
offenses committed before the passage
of this act shall be prosecuted, tried and
determined in the same manner. with
the same effect Except as to the num-
bel of judges as if this bill had not
passed.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-05-16

GRESHAM the candidate this enormous
money force would not only be refused
them, but would be turned against
them. The managers are not yet in
sane enough to invite such result.
That is why this GRESHAM move
ment. creditable though it may be to
the hearts of the promoters, is in reality
naught but wasted energy.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-05-16
JOHNSTON HALL.
The Corner Stone Laid With I'm.
posing Ceremonies.


Special 10 the Globe.
FARIBAULT, MIMI, May 15.-The
corner stone of Johnston hall, at Sea-
bury divinity school, was laid here this
afternoon with appropriate ceremonies
by Rt. Rev. II. B. Whipple, D. D.,
bishop of the diocese of Minnesota, as
sisted by Miss c. B. Shumway, daugh-
ter of Mrs. Augusta NJ. Huntington
The hall is gift of Mrs. Augusta NJ.
Huntington, and erected in men,
DRY of her father, William Sage
Johnston, and is to cost S30,-
600. The inscription on the
west side is Johnston hall. 1885,
South side. The gift of Augusta NJ.
Huntington" There was placed in the
box the journal of the diocese of Min
nesota, the church almanac for 1888,
catalogues of Seabury divinity school,
Shattuck military school and st. Mary's
hall. Report of the Minnesota institu-
tons for defective children, the deaf,
the blind, the predetermined, st. Paul
daily paper, May number of the Spirit
of Missions.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-05-16
Signed by the President.

Special to the Globe
WASHINGTON, May 15.-The presi-
dent signed the bill for the Duluth pub
lie building, after giving the matter
considerable attention and personal in
vestigation. Facts and figures showing
the present and computed future needs
prepared and brought before him. and
were investigated by him before final
action.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-05-16
AT THE HOTELS.
Blaine Sentiment Above Par, and
Tariff Reform Clamoring for
RECOGNITION.

The sentiment of the hotels last night
was decidedly BIainish. The Gresham
excitement that rose in the afternoon
waned as the delegates came in, and by
10 O'Clock the Blaine men had the floor.
The district caucuses were very strong,
especially the Second, where a fight
was had as to whether the delegation
should vote as unit or ON the go-as-
you-please plan. Wild rumors of every
kind were afloat, a great deal of the
agitation coming from the tariff reform
ers,swho want radical action taken on
that subject to day. About one-half of
delegates arrived last night, the balance
to come this morning. As to who will
be chairman of the convention every
body seemed at sea. The name most
favorably mentioned was John S. Pills
bury. The Merriam and Scheffer work.
erS were out in full force making hay,
but the McGill men were not to be seen
nor heard of. The coast was clear of
them,
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-05-16
TO Days, WEATHER,

WASHINGTON, May 16, 1 a. m.-For Michi-
gan and Wisconsin, Cooler followed in
Wisconsin by warmer. fair weather: light
to fresh northeasterly winds. For Mime
sofa, Eastern and Southwestern Dakota:
Warmer, fair weather. followed by light to
fresh variable winds For Iowa: Slightly
warmer local rains preceded by fair
weather; winds becoming fresh to brisk
easterly.
GENERAL OBSERVATIONS.
ST. PAUL, May 15.-The following obser.
vations were made at S:4S p. m.. local time
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-05-16
1T TOOK The TART.
Continued From First Page.

ard bearer, we pledge our united and
hearty support.
Although no candidate was in
dorsed by these resolutions, it
was plain that a strong Blaine feel
ing prevailed, and had the vote of the
convention been obtained it would,
without doubt, have been largely for
Blaine. "
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-05-16
sCHEFFER sQUIBLETs.
Two Opinions of the Banker's
Strength To-Day.

D. Aberle, the popular and we'll
known st. Pauiite, of recognized
strength in political circles, said en-
phatically:
Pm for Scheffer, first, last and all
the time. He is good man, and I'm
working hard for him. Think he will
be nominated easily. No, don't care
to say anything on the presidential
question: I'm for the best man.
ID. w. HiXson, Grant County-Schef-
fer is gaining strength rapidly, and |
think the state will send a Gresham del
egation; that Blaine will be nominated,
but cannot carry Minnesota at the cleo
ton.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-05-16
MARINE.
PORT OF SUPERIOR.


Special to the Globe.
SUPERIOR, Wis, May 15.-Arriyed: The
Iron Duke, Iron State, Alta Alcora and Iron
Chief, from Toledo; W. II. Gratwick, George
T. Hope, Falsom and Nelson, from Cleve-
land. all with coal. Departed: Kalyuga,
with grain for Buffalo. Light wind off lake
PORT OF ASHLAND.
Special to the Globe
ASHLAND, Wis.,, May 15.-Arrived: Lou
isiana. coal. Cleared: City of Toledo mer-
chandise.
PORT OF wAsHBURN.
Special to the Globe.
WAsHBURY, Wis. May 15-Arrived:
Propeller Toledo, Detroit, merchandise.
Cleared: Fayette Brown, Ashland, Toledo,
Duluth. Clear and light northeast wind.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-05-16
Favor Blaine

OMAHA, Neb., May 15.-The Repub-
lican state convention assembled
at s O'Clock this evening and
was engaged up till 10 O'Clock
In organizing. John NJ. Thurston, Pat
rick Egan, George W. Hest and r. A.
Noryal were elected delegates ito the
chicago convention. They are unin-
structed, but favor Blaine.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-05-16

Mapfeton, was
a sure winner
of one OF
the Chicago
p IL IN 5, but
when the back
counties put i'll
an appearance
things w ere
changed ma
terially. Every
thing was Sc
irene, so far as
t h e congress
sional nominal
ton was con-
oarpad and ii
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-05-16

THE California delegation to the Re-
publican convention will keep open
house, assisted by half a dozen bar
tenders. California Republicans may
be expected to WELD great influence in
the convention.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-05-16

If THE Republican convention wants
TO be on the winning side it would do
well to elect delegation favoring Pres
ident CLEVELAND.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-05-16
SECOND DISTRICT.
Lind Renominated for Congress-

Linz RcnOmInate0 Tor Congress-
The Delegates to Chicago. =
Special to the Globe y
MANKATO, May Is. Bad blood and
ballot box stuffing were the opening
features of to-day's Republican conven-
ton at this place to nominate repre77
sentative in congress from the Second
district and select two delegates and
two alternateS to the national conven7
ton at Chicago. When the delegates
already Oh the ground retired last night
it looked as though j. E. Brown. Of
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-05-16

SOME of the wires which are being
manipulated in the city at present
should be insulated. They might be
dangerous 10 the manipulators.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-05-16

THE Minnesota Republican conven-
vention should instruct its delegates not
TO vote for any presidential candidate
standing on high tariff platform. Will
they do it9
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-05-16

JUDGE GRESHAM should keep his eye
on Minnesota tomorrow. 1t may not
be very profitable undertaking, but it
will be an interesting one at least.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-05-16

WHY, after all, should our Republican
friends take 50 much trouble over a con-
vcntiOn to send delegates to Chicago,
when the efforts of those delegates will
be absolutely vain?
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-05-16

TRI-WEEKLY-D DAILY - Monday, Wednesday
and Friday
1yrin advance 81 90 mos. in adv So 90
months. in advance. 81 90.
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ST. PAUL Globe SUBSCRIPTION RATES.
DAuY (NoT INCLUDING sunday
yr in advance. IS 60 8 M. in advanceS2 90
q NJ in advance 4 90 6 weeks in adv. 90
One month. Toe.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-05-16

VISITING statesmen are invited to
view the prospective victories of their
respective champions from the GLOBE 5
tall tower.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-05-16

SINCE JOHN STErsoN has purchased
a controlling interest in the Boston Her
aid that estimable journal may be ex-
pected to be anything but mugwump
in sporting ana theatrical affairs.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-05-16

Born Messrs. DoRAN and AMEs seem
to be in danger of forgetting that prin-
ciples, and not persons, are what the
great majority OF the Democratic party
is working for.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-05-16

A VERY interesting convention will
be held in the city to-day, which Messrs.
MCGLL, MERRIAM and SCHEFFER
should make point of attending.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-05-16

ST. PAUL is pleased to welcome the
Republican delegates, even if they do
meet for such a profitleSs task as the
selection of delegates to Chicago.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-05-16

THE new chief justice weighs only 125
pounds, but then look at the brainy
EvARTS, each one of whose sentences is
heavier than himself.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-05-16

THE boom for Minnesota's favorite
son should not be lost sight of in to-
days convention. This is the advertis-
ing season, and Minnesota should get
her share of ii,
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-05-16

DAILY AND SUNDAY.
4 in adyanceSl0 % 3 mos. in adv. 50 so
& NJ. in advance 3 90 > weeks in adv. 1 90
One month .S5c.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-05-16
HOW IT LOOKS.

1t is evident that the BLAINE men
will lave the lead in the Republican
convention, and the only question is
whether they can hold their position
against the field.
-
There never was time when Mr..
BLAINE's partisans were not good fight
ers, and it is not probable that they will
fail to-day. The BLAINE slate as
chopped out last night includes such
eminent party leaders as Capt. CASTLE,
Gen. WAsHBURN, Mr.. HARTLEY and
Mr.. HEATWoLE, all of them strong men
and vigorous partiSans. 1t has only
been a short time since Mr.. HEATwoLE
was dallying with the GRESHAM boom,
and the sudden transfer of his name to
the BLAINE roll is only an indication of
the growing qualities of the BLAINE
boom.
-
If Gen. WASHBURN should be dropped
in the convention to-day, it will be his
own fault. He has gone off on an eX-
cursion on the 500 road instead of
staying at home, where the wood-saw
ing is to be done. His Hennepin county
partisans misspent their time in
celebrating their local victory instead
of being down here at the Merchants
making trades with the boys. Still, the
generals name is tower of strength in
his party, and he may be able to pull
through without resorting to log-rolling,
especially as lGNATIUS DoNNELLY is
not on deck.
The GRESHAM men are in sufficient
force to make it interesting for Mr..
BLAINE'S friends, but they will have to
scratch good deal of gravel to-day if
they catch up with the BLAINE process
sion. The movement started last night
to spring KNUTE NELSON as candidate
for delegate-at-large may have some eff
feet in staying the BLAINE tide, but we
doubt it.
Capt. CASTLE is booked for the head
of the Minnesota delegation to Chicago.
If faithful service to party merits re-
ward, then the captain will only be get
ting his dues. He is an organizer from
WaV back
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-05-16

WHAT difference does it make, any
way, whether it's BLAINE or GRESHAM?
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-05-16

The GLG9E Press Room is Open Every
Hight to ar Advertisers who desire to
Convince Themselves that the GLOBE has
the largest Circulation of any Newspaper
Northwest of chicago.