St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-12-03
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Ex-Gov. s. I. Hauser. of Helena, Mont,
passed through st. Paul yesterday on his way
home from the East He usually spends
day or more resting in this city on his trips
to and from the East, but Yesterday he re-
manned but few hours at the Ryan, taking
the first train West. He is looking better
than for year or more past, and declared
that he never felt stronger and sounder in
his life. He is taking lively interest in the
political situation at present, and is of the
opinion that Congressman Mills will win in
the tight for the speakership of the house of
representatives.
l. The Democrats of Montana" he said
turning to home politics, ARE feeling very
: confident in regard TO the state contest next
! year. Last year we elected Judge Dixon
over Mr.. Carter. who is considered one of the
I most popular Republicans in the state. and
this victory, although the majority was not
large makes US sanguine over the prospects
next year."
Gov. Hauser is considered the wealthiest
man in Montana, and has been a prominent
figure in that commonwealth ever since its
settlement commenced. He is interested in
almost every line of business carried on in
the state. and is as public-spirited as he is
wealthy.
j. Henry Long, the Slayton attorney,
dropped into the city yesterday on his way
South from Fergus Falls, where he spent
several days attending to business matters.
Mr.. Long had the distinction in 1886 of max
ing the race for congress in the old Fifth
district against the redoubtable Knute Nell
son. He was on the Prohibition ticket. and
was not elected
Il only lacked about 80 900 votes - he said,
laughingly, land as there were over 10000
cast in the district you see l received some
votes.''.
il
Hon. Il. c. Bull. of Cokato, spent portion
of yesterday in st. Paul, looking after bust
ness matters Nj. Bull is enthusiastic over
the project to bring the Democratic national
convention to this city. and expressed him
self as quite confident of its success. Owing
to the fact that Hon. Joseph Roach, his
bosom friend, did not come up to St. Paul
yesterday, Mr.. Bull returned home last
evening.
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Gen. j. H. Baker ran up from his Blue
Earth county farm yesterday, aud is stopping
at the Merchants Mrs Baker accompanies
him on this trip.
Judge Fl. j. Peck, of Shakopee. was In the
city yesterday, and as is his usual good Gus
tom, tarried for while at the Merchants
lobby chatting with friends. lie has just re-
turned from Fergus Falls, where he defended
| c. W. Brandborg. who was indicted for muir
der at Henning on July 4. He acquitted his
man, and in the course of the trial picked up
some information regarding the political sit
uation in that part or the state.
"Knute Nelson he said, was at Fergus
attending court while was there, and am
| satisfied he is laying the pipes for the Repub-
lican nomination next year. and this seems
| seems to be the opinion of the people up
| there"
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at the Clarendon-R. j. Hall. Miss Hail.
Morris: Thomas Foley. Grand Forks; John
Peters, Tracy; John KugIer, Waconia; C, c.
Redheld, Altoona Wis; j. E. Griffith, Wood
Lake, Mimi; Ira II. Park, Balsam Lake
Wis.
AT the Merchants-J. II. Baker and wife
Oak Cliff; G. H. Fuller, jamestown; John
Cooper. st. Cloud: Thomas Simpson, Wi
mona; j. j. Hughes, Fargo; j. H. Long.
Slayton; George M. Laing, Window; D. E.
Myers, st. Cloud; j. w. Bull, Duluth; Isaac
Staples, saltwater; F. A Blood, Lisbon. n.
D.; A. G. Davis. Fargo; A. Sternberg Valley
City; E. j. Foster, Winona
At the WindsOr--Lewis H. Paige, Fargo:
Ellis F. Copeland, Brockton, Mass John c.
Meyer. Boston. Mass; George Spencer, Du-
luth; II. c. Beckwith, ST. Louis; W. Sproet
Red Wing; W, H. Julius. Litchfeld.