St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-03-30
VERY HOT SESSIONS.
A Pair of Political Meetings
That Made the Fur
Fly.
Second Ward Democrats and
Ninth Ward Republicans
at War.
Labor ReformerS Declare No
Man Controls Their
Votes.
Sentiment Opposed to Indors-
ing Candidates for Mum
ieipal Judge.

Political feeling is running high in
the Second ward. This was clearly
evidenced by a meeting that was held
in Miller'S hall, corner of Maria ave-
nue. and Fifth street. The meeting
was called for the purpose of ratifying
Democratic candidate for the ward, and
all citizens were invited. Con.
sequently . the hall was we'll
filled by s O'Clock. and it was
noticeable that the feeling of those
present was not strictly favorable to
Mr.. Reeds candidature. On the con-
trary, there was large element espOus-
ing the cause of Fred W. Bott, who was
among those present. Mr.. Reed and
his immediate supporters were some
what tardy in making their appearance.
The audience became impatient, aud
the Bott men deftly selected DR.. E.
x. Amoss as chairman. The doctor is
favorable to the candidacy Of Mr..
BOtt, but. while in the chair, did his ut
most to give every person fair hear
ing. The proceedings were OF the live
lieSt description. Fred BOtt replied to
repeated calls, delivering a manly ad-
dress in advocacy of his own cause.
Dan S. Collins. boiling with excitement,
secured the floor, and fervidly espoused
l.. E. Reed as the Democratic candi-
date. While he wanted MIR. Reed to
represent the ward, he declared him
self warm friend of Mr.. Bott.
Mr.. Bott-Then why are you opposed 70
me?
Mr. Collins (excitedly)-I am not opposed
to you.
Cries of "oh' shut up" ''give some one
else chance
Mr.. Collins--rye paid for the use of this
hall, and won't shut up.
General uproar, and Mr.. Collins eventually
deemed it desirable TO seek the security of
his seat Mr., Bott desired to point out the
absurdity of Mr.. Collins position. Mr.. Col
lins had claimed @ warm friendship for him,
acknowledged him TO be intelligent. capable.
honest. true and just, yet he thought the cit
izens would be better represented by Mr..
Reed. Mr. Bott added: II would like to
know what better qualifications Mr.. Reed
hasf''
Loud cries. "None at ALL" "Botts the
man. mo, we want Reed" "Reed for
ever" and general uproar.
Chairman Amoss--Order, order, gentle
| Mr. B6f-rMf reed nad come out early
as a candidate / would never have allowed
my name to go before the people. If the SEN
timent for Mr., Reed is SO strong, how is it
that he did not decide 10 come out as can
didate earlier than this? There is some OBJ
ject in this. There is something behind Mr..
Reeds candidature; there is plot underly-
ing it all. They want to hit Bott because
they want to down some one else.
Cries of: That's it, and continued up
roar At this point Mr.. Reed, p. Ii. Kelly,
Clarence E. Robb and immediate supporters
arrived on the scene. The proceedings be-
came more uproarious. 1t was now evident
that the Reed wen were in the majority
Their leaders noticed this, and Dan Collins
once more came to the front. He demanded
that DR.. Amoss should vacate the chair and
another chairman be elected. The PROPOSE
cradle recriminatiOn took place between the
two factions The hoodlums were, OF course,
well represented and they entered heartily
into the fun. The meeting became perfect
pandemonum. Collins and Bott attempted
to speak, standing facing each other. This
is the scene which followed:
Bott-We have come here
Collins-Gentlemen-
BOtt--I am willing
Cries Of "Bott,'' 'Reed,'' "shut up," and
general uproar.
Bott-Now, ,gentlemen,you cannot rufle me
in that fashion.
Collins--I paid for this hall and
Bott-Mr. Chairman
Collins-I call for order.
Bott-I desire that this meeting be con-
Quoted right.
Collins-I desire that Mr.. Bott will sit
down.
Bott-Dr. Amoss is the choice Of this meet
ing and protest against his removal from
the chair.
Colllns-I desire to tell you that am the
man that called the meeting and paid for
this hall.
The uproar now drowned the voices of the
two speakers. and Frank Price attempted to
quiet the discordant crowd. His appearance
raised further uproar. Eventually DR.. Amoss
secured order, and then l.. E. Reed was
called on to speak. He was listened to with
respectful attention. Mr.. Reed repeated that
he did not want the nominations: he simply
decided to be a candidate at the solicitation
of friends and on the understanding that his
candidature was necessary in the interests
celyed call after Mr.. Reed had
spoken. He took the opportunity to an
nounce his retirement as candidate for the
Democratic nomination throwing in his sup
ceived with cheers and cries of "Hurrah for
Robb.'' P. Fl. Kelly next Endorsed Mr. Reeds
candidature. He was certain Reed would be
elected. Frank Price attempted to speak.
The Reed men refused to hear him. Price
persisted.
'Who is this!'' asked Mr.. Kelly; what
does he own? Is he a taXpayerT'
Price desired to reply, but was not allowed
to do SO, although loud cries were raised:
LET us hear what he has to say" P. r.
Scannele attempted to speak, but he also ulti-
mately had to give way before the uprOar.
BY some means the twocandidates were put
before the meeting to vote for. There was
only one conclusion as TO the result: the Bott
men were outyoted. Scores of motions were
made from ali parts OF the hall, and in the
midst of the row DR.. Amoss declared the
meeting adjourned.
AS soon as DR.. Amoss declared the meeting
adjourned. Dan Collins called for order and
had James Middleton installed in the chair.
The chairman said they were going to ratify
Mr.. Reeds nomination as the Democratic
candidate for the Second ward. Mr.. Bott
protested againsta hole-and-cOrner meeting
like that deciding such question. Let the
fight be fought out at the primaries.
in position to fight the matter out tonight.
Bott-But there are only about 100 Demo
Gratis present.
Kelly-They are all citizens.
Bott-I am going to dght this matter out at
the primaries. Let every candidate have a
fair chance
Kelly-Yes; we went to the primaries two
years ago, and while Reed and l were in
vited to take drink, the ballot boxes we're
stuffed, and you know it.
More uproar ensued, when the chairman
declared he would vacate the chair unless
order was maintained. There was at last an
other vote taken. The Reed and Bott men
divided, and Mr.. Reed again received the
majority The opposing factions, facing each
other, cheered for the two candidates until
they were hoarse. The chairman declared
the meeting closed, the lights were put down
and the audience left the hall in groups, ex-
citedly discussing the merits of the candi-
dales Mr.. Bott told Mr.. Kelly that he would
that the question would only be settled, SO
far as he was concerned, at the primaries to-
morrow night.
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