St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-04-13
/ GRAND FORKS ELECTION
In Which Good Men Generally Got to the
Front as Usual.
JEFFERSON'S NATAL DAY
Was Duly Celebrated and Patriotic
Sentiments Freely Dis
bursed.
special to the Globe.

GRAND FORKS. y. d.. April 12-Ev-
erybody had ali the election they
wanted this week. Monday last all the
candidates in the various wards were
out hunting for voters. The First ward
p0lled siXty-four votes. and elected Peter
Reder councilman and j. Walker Smith
member OF the school board. The Sec
ond ward had ninety-eight ballots de-
posted, of which John Cumming re-
ceived siXty-siX and A. j. Hidden thirty
Two, for councilmanic positions. James
Elton received the entire vote except
one which was deposited for Don Nc
Donald. as member of the school board.
The Fourth ward had an interesting race
between Edward Kennedy and G. b. In
gals for positions as councilman. OF 139
votes cast i'll the ward. Kennedy re-
celyed 81 and Ingalls, 10. This ward
was not in the field with a member of
the school board, excepting as TO the
member at large. The Fifth ward came
TO the front with LA votes deposited
for NJ. L. Murphy as councilman. ID.
NJ. Holmes and f. NJ. jerks contested
Tor the membership of the school board,
and as good Democrat Holmes carried
the election by majority. The Sixth
ward was where the folly of
POLITICAL AMBITION
was shown. a. l.. Taylor, a good
printer and one of the best lremen i'll
the city, aSpired for the councimanShip
from that ward. He was keen enough
10 secure the nomination for the posi-
ton from the Republican caucus. but
alas for political glory, he was defeated
with over ID majority by Richard Mon
ey.wh0 has been a member of the cOun-
ell before, and who announced himself
an independent candidate, the day be-
fore election. The voters of the ward
came out with force enough to deposit
eighty-SiX votes, which gave total of
didateS elected. which includes George
ID. Lay as member of the school board
at large, will take their positions April
IT, and serve two years as c0uncilmen
and regular members of the school
board. but the member at large only
serves one year. While politics is being
considered, the celebration of
JEFFERSON'S BIRTHDAY
might just as well be reviewed. Tues
day morning opened dark and gloomy.
with snow flying in guests and over
coats. fur caps and mittens taking the
place OF linen busters, straw hats and
base balls of last week. The spacious
court room was well heated to accom-
modate the faithful who assembled
in response to the call for meeting
which had been issued hy Tracy Bangs,
secretary of the Young Mems Dem
ocratic club. After the call for the
meeting had been read, Hon. w. Il.
Bieriy was chosen chairman. In ac-
cepting the honor he called attention to
nt
similar celebrations, but that this club
was not member of the Democratic
League of America. and that it was
high time the club had made applica-
ton for admission. The suggestion
was promptly acted upon. and applica-
ton for membership was ordered made.
A telegram was read as coming from
HON. MARTIN RYAN,
of Fargo. in which he said:
81 regret my inability to be with you
tonight. Being relieved of the incu-
bus of personal politics, 4 united terri
torial Democracy can confidently APP
peal to the people on the principles Of
the father of our party, the immortal
Jefferson"
Dan Maratta, United States marshal
OF Dakota, sent letter of regret, stat
ing that he was compelled to forego the
his official duties requiring his presence
in Iankton. Further, he said: 1T is
most fitting that the people of Dakota
should set aside one day in each year to
celebrate and pay honor to the name OF
Thomas jefferson. 1t would be school
boyiSh to pirate of his greatness, for
every man and child who can speak and
read the English language knows we'll
the position he holds among the great
men of the worlds history" This let
ter, which was listened to with marked
was received with tremen-
dOuS applause.
Chairman Bierly spoke OF jefferson
being charged with being an iniidel.
Rev. W. L. Currie was present and
read the audience letter of .Ieffer-
sons which had been written by the
statesman in 1928, wherein he set forth
his strong belief as member OF the
Episcopal church.
a. l.. Hicks, of Portland, y. d.. sent
his best wishes to the meeting and de-
sired to see unit III the Democratic
ranks of North Dakota.
Hughes, Of Grafton. gave
SOME SOLID ADVICE
to the party and ended with: ''lf we
obey the teachings of Jefferson in truth
and principle, when the sun goes down
upon our first election day and the sup
per bells ring us home to our respective
that they will also ring out
the triumph of another great Demo
cratic victory Mayor McGlone, of
Fargo, followed with a few sketches of
life and then Editor Mclean,
of the Langdon Democrat. closed the
Another meeting will
be held Saturday night to further the
interests of the club.
The resignation of II. G.. Mendenhall
was presented to the presbytery of
Pcmbina. which convened at Devils
Lake on Sunday, and was accepted,
along with some others. The members
of the church from which he resigned
rendered him a public reception Thurs
day night which was noted for the fine
dressing of the ladies and q thoroughly
good time.
for the anniversary of their
order, which occurs April &c.
The steamers Oh the river are being
Overhauled, preparatory to spring trade,
which will start next week.
The first bill for the work on the new
bridges has been presented, and
to S14,319.G0.
The old pontoon bridge has been
swung around aud placed in position to
allow teams to cross the river. 1t will |
be used until the new bridges are COM
pleted.
DakotianS are returning from the |
South and Pacific coast to enjoy the
summer at home. Several have arrived |
this week, and all are glad to get back |