St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1892-04-01

warehouses OF the days OF quarter OF q
century ago when bis dstinguis he'd
father, who much resembles him. represen ted
that county in state conventions.
The convention uproariously cheered the
chairmans statement that the men who hold
offices are spoiled. Ala. ?: T.. Kavanagh
poked Dan Lawler between the ribs. and Jim
Donnelly had fun with Mayor Smith at this
stage of the proceedings.
Assistant Secretary Donnelly furnished the
delegates with lots of fun by his reading of
the report of the committee on credentials,
His pronunciation of some Of the names al
most created a panic in Stearns. Winona and
Hennepin.
John C. Bullet Jr.. the well-known young
Democratic attorney, entered the hall during
the speech of Chairman Ravens and was
taken aback by voley of applause. 1t was
not for him, but at mention of Growers
name.
The Hennepin delegation made fine ap-
pearance marching up the street to the hall
with Mayor Winston and c. M. Foote at the
head. This was a good exemplifcation OF
the harmony that prevails in the party.
Senator Joe Craven of Carver, left no
doubt as to what he had to say. Joe is deyel-
opng into one of the best finland takers in
the state He is one of the coming men and
a credit to Carver county Democracy
Joseph Leicht of Winona. will head the
Democratic electoral ticket next November.
Mr.. Leichts noble action i'll sacrificing his
interests to please the Democracy of the
state will not be forgotten.
II. j. Tolmie, of Fillmore, never misses a
Democratic state or congressional conven-
ton. He likes to renew his Democracy by
meeting fellow Democrats from all parts or
the state.
The five members of the Nicolin family
weighed 1, 1872 pounds at the Merchants last
evening. The Third district contest added
fifty pounds to the weight of Henry, the ED
est son.
g Donnelly, although not newspaper
man, made an excellent assistant secretary,
and the Democracy will give him the con-
tract of buying the Republican corpse next
fall.
IF. Mcdonald and ]. P. Hammered of
st. Cloud, sat side by side This was one OF
the surprises of the convention. and means
great deal for Stearns county Democracy.
1.-THE newspaper men seem to be in the
saddle today" remarked the chairman as he
announced the election of j. G. Donnelly,
newspaper man, as assistant secretary.
A. Schafer, the handsome successor of a.
M. Becker on the state central committee, is
worker and very popular among the Demo-
Gratis in Mobiles and adjoining counties.
"Dayy'' johnson, of Minneapolis, sustained
his reputation as the stephen a. Dou glass
of the Northwest by the speech he made i'll
seconding Judge Wilson's nomination.
Worlds Fair Commissioner Moore, of Du-
al 10
Mr.. Moore is one of the oldtimers i'll Duluth,
and good staunch Democrat.
"Mr. Stringer of Hastings was the way in
which the chairman referred to the we'll
known attorney, now of st. Paul. and mem
Der of the Ramsey delegation.
The platform is short and to the point. and
just struck the gait OF the convention. John
G., Wise Jr., of Mankato, is credited with
part Of the silver plank.
Ex-senator Wilkinson alluded to the
morning sp trrlng match as tempest in
TEAPOT and then he proceeded to pour Oil
Oh the troubled waters.
D. W. Cowan represented Kanabec county
just as nobly as though 1T were populated by
Democrats instead OF himself being about
the only one there.
t. T. Hudson of Duluth. looks a trif1e boy
ish. but he is the staunchest of Democrats,
and predicts the conversion of st. Louis III
the near future.
The galleries at the afternoon session were
crowded, the little skirmsh of the morning
session bringing out ali who like to see
lively meeting.
Hon E. G. PAIL, of Brown, was hardly rec
ognized by his friends Yesterday. He has
grown full beard since he ran forlieutenant
governor
Charley Hanes, of Wabasha is one of
the representatives Of local neWspaperdom
on the delegation, 1t is q deserved compll-
ment
Ex-Mayor Pat Carney, Of Mankato. was
chairman of the Second district caucus and
steered the business through without hitch.
The palm for the handsomest man in the
delegation lies between Mayor winston, OF
Minneapolis and John G. Brown. of Duluth.
Chairman Campbell forgot to take the vote
Oh the election of Mr.. Haven but as ne was
the unanimous choice no objection was made.
Chairman Ravens reference to the Mesaba
range was not a paid ad, although it went
top of column next to reading matter
Sheriff Houde, of Morrison, one of the best
known Democrats in that section, occupied
seat Ill the Morrison delegation.
Hon. NJ Mullen, of Brown, who was elected
a delegate in the Second, is one of the most
popular Democrats i'll the state.
c. F. Buck, Winona's venerable eX senator,
lead the First district contingent along the
paths OF pure Democracy.
Every mention of the name of Grover
Cleveland brought out cheers, and long con-
tin ued cheers at that.
Ed A. Stevens made a shrewd move and
struck a happy solution Oh the committee
appointment matter.
Dr. Craig, Waseca's popular senator got
I'D to make speech once, but changed his
mind and sat down.
Harlow Bonniwell, son of Senator Bonni-
we'll, is a fighter from away back, as was his
father before him.
Sheriff John c. Nugent of Wright county,
looked on and smiled, just as he used to
thirty years ago.
Cleveland had seat in the convent on,
N~OA0Sf 49,
Lincoln county.
Joe Smith, the Red Lake Falls merchant,
presided with dignity over the Seventh dis
trict caucus.
The most Democratic member of yester-
days convention was Senator Sam P. Brown,
of Mcleod
The convention contained the finestlook-
ing lot OF men ever assembled in ST. Paul or
Minnesota.
Chauncey L. Baxter of Perham, was on
hand looking after his congressional boom
on the side.
The modest little Farihault editor blushed
at Chairman Campbell's tribute to his DEM
ocracy.
The eloquent little talk of Dan Lawler
stirred up the boys and will have good eff
feet.
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