St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1892-09-24
Mysterious Actions Of the Still
More Mysterious Woman
in Black.
Appointment of the Con-
gressional Committee and
Other Political News.
Congregationalists Indorse
Observation-Disclosures in
the Courts.

campaign was fired last night and the
sonorous tones echoed and reached
through the classic SHADES of the
Second ward. the home OF the gentle
man who Will be the next mayer OF the
Flour City. A meeting of men who are
for reform in the conduct of the official
government. was held in Odd Fellows
hall, at the corner of Fourteenth avenue
and Fifth street Southeast. The
meeting was a representative and
thoroughly enthusiastic. It's success
was due 10 the energy and enthusiasm
OF i. Christello, president of the
Second Ward Democratic club, which
organization was present Ell masse with
drums and banners. The banners bore
the names OF The city and county Demo-
cratic candidates, with a~ppToprla
sentiments emblaZoned on the sides in
large letters. While the meeting was
IN progress several prominent" Repub-
leans clalnbered up the stairs and
peeped into the hall. The sight pre-
scented evidently appalled, them, for
their heads bobbed back again and the
"~prominent' Republicans dragged
themselves down the stairs and cooled
their heated bTOWs and beWildeTed
brains in the open air.
NJ. ChrlstellO acted as chairman of the
meeting and IN this capacity introduced
the various speakers. He made a few
remarks himself, stating the object OF
meeting and enlogiZing the men who
followed him with speeches. 3. T. Mel
son was the first SPEAKER OF the even
ing He stated that the Democratic
party was on A sure road TO victory. and
every loyal man must come forward and
support the cause. The party would
have a logical argument TO present 10
the voters al the polls. and what was bet
ter. honest candidates. Present prospects
pointed 10 universal victory. not only IN
the whole country and the city, but the
Second ward. Tie city WHICH had here
tOfore borne the name OF ''hOpeIesSly
republican, would q upon itself a
new garb after the votes have been
counted in November. Mr.. Nelson in
closing requested his auditors not 10 sit
down and wait with folded arms this
great Democratic victory. but besiir
themselves and become active paTtici-
pants IN an aggressive campaign.
y. W. Lawrence. congressional nOmi-
nee. was the next 10 speak. He con-
graduated The Second warders on the
success OF their Democratic club. Ii
was a victory IN Itself 10 have so large a
club in the supposedly banner Repub-
Iican ward Of he city. The Democratic
party, Nj. Lawrence said. was fighting
The fight Of the people-the fight Of the
IabOTlng a IhSse two things alone
should command The respect Of every
body and the support Of all honest men.
The items in the GLOBE. showing the
contributions for the engaging OF speak
eTS 10 eXpOund the issues of the party.
demonstrated that the poor man was
with the party with heart and pocket
book.
We have no rich monopolies.D said
MI Lawrence, TO 20 10 and fry out the
fat
Then he proceeded TO show the fall
Iacles OF the So-calied protective tariff.
and illustrated his statements by a
mammoth cartoon, showing III a some
what 1acetiOus. though truthful light.
The manner IN which the poor man is
taxed IN everyday life. Mr.. Lawrence
also touched upon the presidential Ques-
TOn.D paid a compliment TO Grover Cleye-
land Which net with applause. and
roasted in an artistic manner the Re
publican candidate for vice president,
Whitelaw Reid. and the champion OF
monopotists, Andrew Carnegie. Mr..
Lawrence also paid a tribute to Aid.
HAYNES. who. when introduced as the
next wayor of Minneapolis. was ac-
corded an enthusiastic ovation.
Mr.. Haynes delivered his short speech
in his customary clear-minded and en-
t%ertaining manner. He demonstrated TO
his auditors that he was posted and
knew whereof he spoke. and he touched
upon ali OF the great questions OF the
day lie impressed upon the audience
that II was important TO supper and
eject the Democratic candidate for con-
J gTessiunal hOnors-James ". Lawrence.
D '4Ia TqF1T nTfGGT1nn vroS .1aTFSa np,ro -
/ place aDenlOcrat there. The Democrats
have a majority in the house and
now they must have the senate
and the president, but because
there is a majority IN the house il is
necessary TO see It'll not IesSened. The
opposing candidate for cOngress-Loren
I tletcher-was out of touch with the
people. This fact was not ~derOgatory
10 his personal character, but it was his
misfortune nevertheless. In touching
upon the tariff question. Mr.. HAYNES
said that many men had asked him
chow so good a man as be could be a
Democrat" He wondered in his turn
how so good people as they could be
RepuOIlcans.' That the Democratic
party might not always have been con-
slsIen1 on the question OF the tariff was
conceded. Mr.. Haynes. who was averse
20 pratlng sopnistry and claiming per-
lection for his party. He did contend.
however, that IN the main line the Dem
ocratic party from the time OF Jefferson
down had been right al heart. The
himsy fabric OF Republican
on the protective tariff was ripped I'D
and down IN the center by the LAWYER
alderman, ana the history he gave his
auditors OF the question leading IN 10
the sentiment engendered by a man in
Ohio and known aS McklnleyIsm. was
entertaining.
The controlling element Of the Re
publican party said Mr.. Havnes. is.
for more protection ana higher TAXA
lion. Inc Democratic party showed lis
controlling element 10 be the refOrma-
ton Of the present system OF taxation
and tie reduction OF il. 10y nominating
Grover Cleveland al The Chicago con-
VentOn- / would not advocate the total
and Immediate adjustment OF taxation.
but we must keep al il. reduce here and
there until the final result is reached.
This final result means the total abol-
lshment OF the direct and incorrect tax
of The people. This Republican system
of taxation must be GOT rid Of root and
branch. The system encourages fraud
on Fart of the custom house officials.
The still greater evil u fundamental
wrong of the system is the encourage
men Of eternal and pernieious lobbying
at Washington"
The last gentleman TO entertain the
meeting with discourse Vas Frank c..
Brooks. who handled The question of
taxation III a vigorous manner. Tie
notorious report OF Labor Commissioner
Peck OF New York, was discussed in a
manner not at all complimentary 10 MIR.
Peck. The speech was vigorously ap-
plauded. AT the conclusion of the
meeting three cheers were given for
each Of the speakers.
THE WOMAN IN BLACK