Omaha daily bee., 1889-06-10
Iowa Democrats Leading Out ThciI
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Iowa democrats Leau1nS Out Inclr
Prancing Steeds.
DEs MONIES, a., June 9.-[Special to THE
BEE. The canvass for the nomination for
governor has so far been confined almost ex-
clusively to republicans. The democrats are
just beginning to show a little interest and
are leading out several horses that they think
might make the race. Among these are the
following: General S. l.. Glasgow, of Bur-
lington, an able lawyer and an excellent cams
paigner; Colonel p. G.. Ballingall, of OF.
tumwa, rather light weight but a very pop
ular democrat, who loves his party and
spends his money freely for it; Hon. Horace
Boies, Of Waterloo, formerly republican,
but now as bourbon as the most; Senator
Bolter, of Harrison copnty, who is quite pop
ular with the old time 'unterriied' Hon.
d. o. Finch of this city, at present United
States district attorney, a good lawyer and
fine speaker, and Hon. Jerry Murphy,
formerly congressman from the Davenport
district. There was time when he had q
great ambition to run for governor, but he is
something of back number now, and quite
out Of politics. Captain Merrill, of Clinton,
is again discussed. He, too, was anxious to
run for governor at one time, but his good
soldier record wasn't match for the DID,
so Whiting was nominated and Merrill was
left out. He isn't likely to be ambitious to
lead forlorn hope. after being snubbed four
years ago. Hon. John H. Craig, mayor of
KeolSuk, has some reputation in having beaten
Mayor Irwin on the issue of the enforcement
of prohibition in Keolsuk. He is supposed to
be candidate. The names of Colonel
Charles A. Clark, of Cedar Rapids, and
Lob of pitu nj
brought up. Either would make strong
candidate, but neither would consent Both
are good lawyers and can not afford to waste
time or money in politics. So far there seems
to be no drift of choice in candidates.
Soldiers Monument Commission.
DEs MONIES, Ia, June 9.-[Specal to THE
BEE. l-Governor LarraDee has called a
meeting of the soldiers monument commits
sion, at Iowa City, June II. 1t is expected
that the commission will be prepared then to
make some definite recommendations to the
legislature. The commission have found tn c
work of greater magnitude than they had an
tcipated, The appropriation of $1,000 for
getting the work started gave them little
chance to figure on the ultimate cost, and
| they decided to spend part of this money
| in Offering cash prizes for designs. They are
nearly swamped with the result of the COM
| petition, so many excellent models and de-
| signs have been submitted. Some of the old
| soldiers are trying to work up a
| feeling in favor of memorial
] hall instead of a monument. They think
| that suitable and beautiful building could
| be erected that would serve as a kind of de-
! pository OF war relics, batJle flags, regi-
| mental records, etc, and afford place
| where the old soldiers could hold their an
nual reunions. The plan meets with some
| favor and some opposition. II will be de-
cided by the next legislature. But the com
missioners are strongly opposed to anything
in the way of building, and they think that
| the original idea of an imposing and beautiful
| shaft or statue should be carried out, and
| they will so recommend to the legislature.
The commissioners are very competent men,
and well fitted by study, travel and general
| culture to act wisely for the interest Of the
state. Governor Larrabee is ex-oiticio q
| member of the commission and chairman.
| Other members are Ex-Governor Kirkwood,
| iowa City; Hon. ID. n. Richardson, editor
Davenport Democrat; Hon. James Harlan
of Mount Pleasant, and ex-senator George
| q. Wright, OF this city.