St. Paul daily globe., 1890-03-23
IN CITY POLITICS.

A broad smile is expanding the face OF about
every Democrat one can meet. There is no
dscord or split in the party now, is the gen
Pral expression of opinion, and this IS the
capse of the general good feeling. There
was quite an outpouring OF the Democracy
yesterday afternoon, on the occasion OF the
meeting Of the city committee, every faction,
clique and wing of the party being repre-
Sented. There was general discussion OF
politics. but the only business transacted was
the adoption of the following resolution III
regard to the primarles
Resolved, That in the Democratic primaries
about to be held in the city of st. Paul TO
elect delegates to the Democratic city con-
yentiOn for the year 1S9 : ali the provisions
of the statutes of the state or Minnesota re-
1ating 20 primary elections and particularly
the provisions of the laws of 1889 known as
The Australian law" be strictly enforced.
A meeting of the Ninth Ward Independent
club was held last evening for the purpose of
organization Officers were elected as fol-
lows: Paul Lavalle, president; James Guild,
secretary. A committee appointed on con-
stituuon and bylaws consisted of j. Ii. Nc
Donald, George ". Turner, Ed Walsh, j. c.
Hanley Ii. p. Jensen and Mr. President. In
the matter of aldermanic candidacy the
nominees were H. Hankinson and Charles
Petsch either of whom was acceptable to
those present. No decision was reached,
however, in the matter, and an adjournment
was taken for further consideration OF the
merits of the candidates until Saturday even
ing next
At the meeting held yesterday at the cham
ber of commerce of the committee appointed
by the citizens league to draw up rules and
regulations for primaries, Col. CROOKS took
the chair and d. r. Moves was secretary.
D. F. Reese and Samuel Nichols represented
the Republicans and d. D. Williams and W.
P. Murray the Democrats. The first matter
10 come up was that of the appoint
ment. of judges OF election, it be
ing decided alter discussion, that each
committee should name judges for the
parties they represent in the respective
wards 1t was also decided that the require
ments Of voters will be that they must show
qualifications under the law of challenges,
and the oath required will be the same as at
elections A record will be kept of all voters
at each primary election held, the same to go
back 10 each city or county committee as the
case may require. AS to the residence of
voters. it was ruled that if there are fewer
voting places than precincts in a ward the
ward residence will be held sufficient quail
tication. The committee will report at the
next meeting of the league.
The Eighth Ward Democratic club SHE'D
fits caster into the political ring in true yeo-
man style last night. There was a large
body of representative Democrats present,
and ringing speeches were made in the line
of organization, and reviewing the prospect
spring election by Chairman James
McCarter, Lewis Normandi ana Others
AL of the speakers wanted ii to be distinctly
understood that they were a Democratic or
ganization with the purpose in view or work
ing for the general success of the party. Mr..
McCarter said, in a speech, that many of the
members had lived long enough i'll the city
10 distinguish the true men of the city. He
then eulogiZed the conduct of Mayor
Smith in way that won hearty
applause. motion that the club rec
ommend the denomination of Mayor Smith
was adopted without dissenting voice
Herman Billenberg was recommended as a
candidate for alderman. Messrs. Pfeitfer,
Miller and Schumacher were appointed as
committee to go TO Mr.. Bilenberg's store and
notify him of the action of the club. They
soon returned escorting that gentleman. lie
was received with hearty applause and made
an excellent speech in recognition Of the
good will of the club. He said
that whilst other more able candi-
dates might be suggested for alderman
yet as he had been asked to be q candidate
he felt, like a true Jeffersonian Democrat
should feel when called upon like doing his
duty He said that if nominated and elected
he would strive to prove his appreciation of
the confidence conferred.
A. f. Manke was recommended as a candi-
date for conStrble The club is growing in
Numbers and will meet weekly. There are
quite large number of German members.
There are about sixty representative voters
on the roll now.
The citizens and taxpayers of the Ninth
ward met at Paul A. Lavallee's store, at $40
Mississippi street, last night and per-
ton by electing Paul A. Lavallee chair
man and James Gile secretary. A com
mittee consisting of Messrs. McDon-
hell. Walsh, Turner, Jensen ana lianley. was
appointed to draft a constitution and by
laws TO be submitted for approval at a meet
1ng to be held next Saturday evening on the
corner of Sycamore and Jackson streets.
There will be a rally and mass meeting of
the Eighth ward Democracy Thursday even
ing III Randall's hall, corner of University
and Western avenues. Prominent Demo
cratic speakers will be invited 10 deliver ad
dresses.
There was a meeting of Dayton's Bluff
Democrats last evening at the Office of DR.
Amoss, on Third street. 1t was decided to
form Young Mems Democratic club, and
the following officers were elected: Dr.
Amoss, president; +, +. Price, first vice presi-
dent; Benn Davis, second vice president; p
L. Dawson, third vice president; - Schiff-
nan. secretary The club is formed to take
Rn active part i'll the ensuing campaign.
Alta meeting of the Democratic voters of
the Fifth ward held last evening" it was de-
cided 10 postpone operations until next Stat
urdGy evening. when it is the intention To-
hold rousing mass meeting at Mills haL
corner Of Third and Commercial streets.
John c. Pewters who was candidate for
alderman in the last general election. and
Withdrew for the success and unity of the
party in favor of Kavanagh, is popularly
mentioned as a candidate at this election for
Fourth ward aldermanic hOn0rs. Mr.. Pew
tiers is one of the best-known men in his
ward and would make strong fight.
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Inorning paper independent writes to the
GLOBE saying that he wants it handed down
to posterity that he Is, always will be,
and never was anything else than Demo
crat These are his principles, Office or no
Office.
Fred No Longer Clings.
A divorce was granted by Judge Kelly
yesterday, to Caroline Klingbiel, from Fred
X Elinpbiel The grounds uDOn which il