St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1892-09-29
AUCURY OF VICTORY.
Harmonious, Unselfish and
Vimful Democrats AL
join Hands.
Second Ward Voters Snlidly
in Line--An' Ovation to P.
H. Kelly.
Reports From Every Part or
Ramsey Indicate a VIM
ming Spirit.
General Review Of the Stu
alton and a Roundup Of
Political Points.

Inc Second w ard Democratic club help
business meeting last night that w as
very largely attended, and was exceed
ingly enthusiastic. Z. ii. Kelly was
present and was given rOuSing ova-
ton. Several times during the meeting
his name was mentioned, and each
time it was greeted with enthusiastic
applause. He vas called upon for
speec.i, and declared that he was with
the Second ward Democrats heart and
soul, and will do everything in his
power to help redeem the ward for
Democracy and to elect the ma
tional ticket. He expressed heartfelt
appreciation for the cordial greeting
given him, and the kind mention of his
name as a candidate for the legislature.
He stated that his eyes had been so
much affected for several months that
he is unable to give full attention 10
business. and has to refrain from read
ing the newspapers, but that he knew
enough of affairs to know that the Demo-
Gratis are making Il winning campaign.
He regretted that his condition of health
would prevent him from giving favor
able reply to the committee that waited
upon him to solicit him to become
a candidate for the legislature
He had not been at the meeting
of the club lately because of the effect
of the gas lights upon his eyes, but he
determined TO be present i'll person last
night and express his gratitude and
promise his hearty cooperation in the
campaign work. He congratulated the
ward upon the LealiDg of all differences
and predicted Democratic victory.
1t was during the delivery of this
speech and at its close that MIR. Kelly
was given an ovation that indicated the
regard Democrats have for him. Later
in the evening, when the question of
funds was being considered, Mr.. Kelly
said the treasurer could draw on him
for 500, and upon second thought he
walked up to the financial secretary'S
desk and counted out 500 from roll
OF bills aud banded it over to the secre-
tary. This action was greeted with
cheers, and several enthusiastic Demo-
Gratis crowded around him to shake his
hand.
Harry Caldwell was called upon for
response to the inquiry by a committee
as TO his being candidate for the leg
islature. Mr.. Caldwell stated that he
was averse to seeking the nomination,
but II the Democrats deemed him to be
the most available candidate, he would
consent to be drafted into the service.
He expressed regret at Mr.. Kelly'S
defamation, and spoke of the need of
nominating some one who might be
elected. He referred to the fact that
the First Minnesota regiment saved the
day at the battle Of Gettysburg, and
said the result in the Second ward might
be the key to the Democrats securing
control in the United States senate by
figuring in the election Of senator TO
succeed G. K. Davis.
The club authorized the purchase or
100 new uniforms to supplement those
paign, and also the procurement of a
SiX-fOOt flag.
On motion of P. 81. Kelly. commit
tee, consisting of President Matt Egan,
James Muliigan and 2. Kelly Jr., was
named to wait on Theodore Hamm, l..
G. Reed and Ross Clark to solicit funds
for the use of this club and the German
American club.
James Middleton, President Egan and
several others made speeches during the
early part of the meeting. in which they
eulogized 2. Il. Kelly, and expressed
regret at his declination to be a candi-
date for the legislature.
Paul Theegarten, president of the
speech in which he referred to the fact
that his club numbers over 100 members
and will do all it can toward electing
the Democratic ticket in every detail.
James Ii. Burns was called upon and
made a stirring speech. Resolutions
were adopted sympathizing with Aid.
Bott, member OF the club, in the re-
cent death of his mother.
A rising vote Of thanks was unani-
mously given to p. 81. Kelly for his do
nation, and was supplemented with
three cheers and tiger.
The club will participate in the Sat
urday evening parade. The officers of
the club were authorized to consult
with a committee Of the German-Amer-
lean club, at meeting to be held Sat
urday night, with power to Eame dele
gates from the ward to be voted for at
the primaries Monday evening as dele
gates to the two county conventions.