St. Paul daily globe., 1892-09-22
Names Of Some Aspirants for
Local Offices Now in the
Arena.
Sentiment Developing in Fa-
voP Of a Large County
Convention.
Second Ward Democrats to
Select Delegates in Mass
Meeting.
Democratic Soldiers to Or
ganiZe--New Clubs in the
Field for Work.

Stars of more or less briIliancy are
fast beginning to take position in the
political armament. Around the at
tractive shrievalty sun many twinkling
lights are beginning to show with con-
siderable clearness. Gen. Il. W. john
son. of the Seventh ward; Anton Miesen,
of the Fourth, and John Foos, of the
Fifth. are the we'll defined aspirants on
the Democratic side. There is no GER
tainty at present, however, that any
one of the three will be chosen by the
convention. Some modest but able man
among the hosts of such in the Demo-
cratic ranks, it is not unlikely, may yet
bob up with elements of strength and
popularity of sufficient promise to win
him the honor of selection for this
important position. Although W. j..
Freaney is sure to be we'll liked by
many Republicans as a possible sue
cessor to the present sheriff, there is a
large section of the party divided on
other ambitious workors of the g. O. p.,
and combination of these men would
mako ducks and brakes of the plumb
er'S calculationS.s 1t is settled that the
man who discovered the ''big Sioux"
chief of police is to take a large hand
in the game of politics to be played for
this prize, and the knowledge of Mayor
Wright'S Finger in the pie;' is certain
to give some people very sour stom-
ach.
For Auditor Kain's Office there will
be general hustle. That gentleman
himself is an avowed seeker after zone
more Endorsement" and exhibits a feel
ing of confidence in his chances that is
perpleXing to his competitors at present.
jim Burns has been neglecting no
points in his canvass, and unless
some man IS sprung at ali advantageous
moment whose name has not yet been
mentioned. the convention vote is likely
to be divided between these two. Sew
eral desirable men have been casually
suggested by those who took little
stock in ante-cOnvention fights, but not
with such definiteness as to allow the
printing of their names. On the Re-
publican perch roOsts in open sight Ed
SaZllle, formerly of the county abstract
Office, who is alleged to have great con-
fidence in five hundred relatives who
will work and vote for me-" Wise
heads of the party, however, assert that
when it comes to showdown MI. Ba-
Zilie will hardly be ace nigh. The gen.
tleman Is also understood to be willing
to contest for the position OF abstract
clerk, if it is concluded TO give the nom
ination for auditor to a Scandinavian,
which is almost certain to be the case.
Register of Deeds Haas, County At
tOrney O'Brien and County Treasurer
Nelson cannot at present secure any
very clear idea of who their opponents
for a nomination and election are likely
to be. The friends Of o. E. Holman in
sist he is a Democratic aspirant for MI.
O'Brien's shoes, but Mr.. Holman him
self is not understood 10 have an.
| nounced desire for office. The officials
| named above have commended them
selves to the public in so satisfactory a
| manner that there is little fighting
among eligible Republicans for the
empty honor of nomination that would
mean depleted pockets and defeat.
The abstract clerkship is being
| sought by several On the Democratic
side, e. G. Ives, John Hardy, Ii. G.
| Dunno and 2. r. Mcdonnell are the
| pronounced candidates, with the
| chances largely in favor of the first
named gentleman at present writing.
The Republicans have very little hope
| Of electing any man to this office, or any
| Of the others for that matter, and hope
full helpers of protection "pluggers"
are laying low to watch the drift of
| sentiment as it will be exhibited in the
choice of men for the greater positions.