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St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1894-09-27

This, despite the fact that influence
rather than merit often forces a class Of
help upon him that is incompetent to
properly perform the duties exacted.
In the year 1889 a committee ap-
pointed by. the common council
made a Careful. and exhaustive
examination of the records OF the
clerk. The committee, composed en-
tirely OF Republicans, reported that
every dollar has been accounted for
ana that the records were well and
carefully kept. In order to show how
Improved methods were applied during
the incurnbencv of Mr. Ahern, the rec.
ords OF the court disclose the fact that
for the four years from 1881 to 1855.
when Frank Fairchild was clerk, 1893
civil eases were filed, and The amount
or money reported was 81, 99425. an av-.
erage OF Sl.3T per case. Daring the
succeeding o Il years, from 1855 to
1859. the same period of time under Mr..
Ahern'S regime, 5,S43 civil cases were
nieu with the court. aud there was
placed with the city treasurer ON ac-
count or the same the sum of Sl3,02l 81.
III Mr.. Ahern had collected only Sl.S7
peg case, as his predecessor did.
the loss to the city would have been tIs
differences between Sl3, 0l2.2l and$G,3l9,-
VI. or S6.692.30 1t will be seen, there
Tore. that during these IOur years Mr..
Ahern actually saved to the city the
sum of 81, 692.30. MIR. Ahern has ham
died hundreds of thousands Of dollars
during his incumbency. and the result
or Il several public examinations Ut
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years, making him really an old settler.
Mr.. knobIUch is a native M%innpsotIan,
having been born in the town of Mont
gomiery. When George Refs was elected
city treasurer he engaged young Knob
loch as office boy. and so we'll did the
youth discharge his duties that he ad.
vanced from one position to another
with remarkable rapidity. After a
service in the office OF only a few years
Mr.. knobloch wa made cashier. prob
ably the most important and responsible
position under the city treasurer. He
had held this position several years
when Mr.. Refs was succeeded by Mr..
Miller, and was retained at his post for
several months by the Republican Off
cial. When City Treasurer WAGNER
took charge of the Office last summer he
promptly reinstated Mr.. Knohloch as
cashier. During the short period MIR.
Anobloch was put of the ~treasurer's
office he held a position of trust with
Attain Fetsch, the cigar manufacturers.
He is an exceedingly popular young
man. and has friends at every turn of
the road. Mr.. knobloch is secretary Of
the Seven Corners Young Mems Demo-
cratic Climb.
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paign, the young mar saw his idol
elected by q majority excessively over
the average OF the party ticket.
Harry Wack Is versatile. he is nat
urally an elegant and eloquent speaker,
and his devotion to principle IS ada
mant.
While 1t was not SO notorious that he
had SCI we'd the party and the party'S
paper, there were those near the throne
Of preferment who did realize his place
as ii factor In Ouf councils. In Novein-
Der last he was appointed by Secretary
G. the Treasury Carlisle to the position
or private secretary to the supervising
architect and superintendent of con-
structi0n in charge Of the new federal
building. In this new position. invoiv-
ing the entire accounts aud currespon-
dehce relative to the new structure. he
Is again demonstrating his III ny capa-
Dillties. This is evidenced by The fact
thai the last report of the department
places the st. Paul SUPPLEMENTARY.
under Hon. K. p. Bassford, above every
other office in the country for accuracy
or accounts and skillful charge of gov
eminent construction.
MIR. Wack Is III of our bright. clean
cut 81. Paul boys. in whose like the
nope OF the party is glad TO exist. In
his twenty-eighth year he is thoroughly
aud with a stuaent's spirit. imbued with
the precepts and principles of the true
Democratic doctrine. His speech on
sugar, delivered during the last cam.
paign, when that subject was a promi.
nent bolt in the Republican machine,
Is that Of a person who digests a SUBJ
lect with the care aud Judgment of an
older political economist.
II IL be true that the realization of
political virtue will be effected by the
youth OF the country, then W. promise
mucn from Harry w. Wack.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1894-09-27

citizens that he has for years been en-
~deavorihg to retire from public life in
vain. The people naturally look to Mr..
Van Slyke when they want an honest.
efficient, energetic public servant. ana
he has consequently been forced into
many prominent positions, all of which
he has filed with great credit to him
self and his friends. Mr.. Van Slyke
mas served the public at his own cost.
having made repeated sacrifices for his
fellow citizens. People and party owe
him ii Gebt which they will never be
able to pay in full. He has been urged
to become a candidate fur clerk of the
court this fall. and if the party nomi-
mates him he is certa'n to reap a SPLEEN
did victory at the polls. 1t is o nec-
essary to print a biographical sketch of
Mir. Van Siyke in this connection. and
luckily so, for lack of space would for
bid detailing the hundreds of c%onspicu-
events III his useful career as a
business nan aad a public ~servant.
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JOHN y.

A fam liar face in the municipal
court room is that of John j. Ahern, the
efficient clerk, VINO mas grown up with
the city. Mr.. Ahern is an interchangeable
party worker and his Counsel is always
sought upon the eve OF any great p%,lit;-
cal battle. His ready wit and whimsical
lium0r enable him 10 handle the MANY.
sided business OF the court with a dis
patch and a thorougliness which Is
marvellous when one considers its
volume. His business education WAS
begun in II of 81. Paui's largest banks,
IA TACT which explains his ability "a an
accountant. IL is no small tribute to
his usefulness as a municipal officer
that Notwithstanding Il Change in the
political complexion uf The bench
min MIR. Aliern retains his position.
1t is we'll known that the chairman of
the committee appointed 10y The late
grand jury 10 Investigate the affairs vi
the 81. Office expressed great sur
prise al the magnitude of tina DEPART.
ment, and highly compiimented Mr..
Ai,ern for The manner and expedition
with which the business was TRANSACTED.
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extends the length and breadth of the
ward. The surface causes of his high
standing are liberal ~mindedness and
geniality, but to the thinking men the
fact that he stands at the read of his
profession, has 30 bIeinish on his repu-
tatioh, and Is thoroughly familiar with
tpe interests OF the municipality, is the
greatest argument IN his favor. He
ieads a steady. Industrious, honest liIr,
anu 10. nine years has been steadily
active ~ the interests of the city. anil
MS special line of work ha, led HIM o
stuuy carefully the needs Ut The muuicl-
panty anu Its welfare generally. las
eioSe connection with the cDurtS
a"rihg all these years has led him 10
MAXI d study OF law, and this quality
VIII iurtiier commend him 10 the busl-
Iess ana Professional men OF his ward.
He Is all aggressive, forceful writer and
mas a widespread reputation Tor excel
lent WORK III several large assignments
vi national Importance as we'll as in lis
work Tor the city Ut ST. Paul. There IS
scarcely any public improvement on
templated Or made with which he is not
thoroughly familiar, and his bold indie
pendent way Of writing and speaking is
Just what Is needed in these days uf
cafeiessness aud extravaganza. lie is a
MAI or splendid education and CONES
from an old established West Virginia
family, whose members are all vigorous,
aggressive and progressive people. HIS
lrst education was in the Linsly lnsti-
thte or West Virginia. aud he after
wards entered the University or Michi-
gan and other Northern schools from
which he graduated with credit. Ills
travels have been extensive and he has
oeeh IN every state in the Union. liz
Is strictly All American from head ~
TOOL, and glories III il. The idea of run
iilng Tor the legislature was suggested
"a MIN one afternoon by a particular
fr END who occupies a prominent pubic
position, and others alterward added "a
word which finally induced Mr.. Cochran
TO become imDued with the idea that lie
could make a successful run. Then ne
went into 1t with hear aud soul, and
Will light 1t out till the last ditch Is
cached. Witt was born in West Vlr-
GINA Just at the close of the war, and is
therefore twenty-nine years of age. lie
Is assured OF The support OF tile better
OF Democracy, and it is sur
prising to note the unanimIty Win
winch the ynung men are rallying 10 mis-
support. the GLOBE was the first 10
suggest Mr.. Cochran Tor representative
from the Fourth. and takes pleasure i'll
presenting a little Of his record to the
pubic. MIR. Cochran's friends openly
assert that he has already won the
battle. II nominated mis- election IS
certain, for he will receive not only the
support OF the Democratic party. but q
most or Republicans with whom lie has
come iG cOuIact.
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tain of the Fourth Ward Democratic
| two years ago. when he led his
forces 10 Minneapolis, and being ever
foremost in every public demonstration
LOT Democratic candidates and princi-
plies. That Mr.. Casserly is now. a can.
uidate for county auditor is name of his
W seeking. He has not held, and he
has not sought ofnce; but his friends
nave conceived That enthusiasm and
Observation-Disclosures should count for
something, and they have insisted on
his making the fight.
Ii Is as a business man that Mi.
Casserly will appeal TO popular support.
IL Is IL that character that he possesses
his strongest claim to that office. All his
training has g0ne to make him the ideal
auditing official. His business is that
of Zeal estate. insurance and loans, the
successful conduct OF which requires
thai a man shall be IA skillful and expert
accountant, have thorough understands
ing of real estate values, and have
proven himself to be worthy of the
highest financial trusts that can be iii.
posed.
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the death of Basil Armstrong he was
gwen charge OF the clerks department
before I'll of the judges. his colleague,
Mr.. Rrt!dlng. also a promising Dem
o"rat, having charge OF the clerks
office. Daring the four years of Mr..
Nack'> mcumbenry no one ST. situated
brranie IL greater !avurlte with tie
bench and bar of the SLATE. BY train.
Ing. instinct and education he was well
fitted for the association of the men
vino constitute the personnel of the
legal fraternity. Ills kinilineSs and
INTEL g'nt concern with The two thou
sand jurymen whom he inlpaneled
Annually proved another source of the
pui'ular esteem in which he is held.
During the last local and national
campaisn his service 10 the Democratic
party was particularly signaliZrd III his
brilliant conduct of Coroner Wh.tcomb's
ramuaigu, aml it Vas this Young mans
Sbr"w,i ana silent manipulation in the
eremy'S convention which bloSsOmed
Ed WhitcOmb rs the flower Of the last
%catapaign, Supplementins this achieves
ment with a continuous canvass and
NUMEROUS speeches throughoul the csll-
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1894-09-27

The silently-forceful political career
of Harry w. Wack began in 1888. after
he quit the Office of the late Judge Levi
NJ. Villas. with whom he had studied
law. and assumed a position on the rep
ortorIal staff of the GLOBE. Probably
one of the sureSt tests of this young
mans intelligent Democracy Is the fact
that. with all the changes in the admin.
istrati0n of this paper. he has been its
devoted servant in CIV Try IF its feat
urts. He believes that what Demo-
cratic energy his pencil and his study of
local and national issues may express
should find the people through Democ-
rarv.s greatest eXpUnenL-the GLOBE.
Besides a writer Of unusual force and
originality. Mr.. Wack has become one
of the brightest ycung lawyers at the
bar of this state. His face and lawless
locks certainly TO mol suggest the feat
ures of a student Of the Justinian code.
But then good lawyers are made of
mind, not matter.
In 1859 Mt. Wack was appointed
deputy clerk of the district court. o.
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his valuable services. Mr.. Michael is
an interesting and eloquent speaker.
thoroughly posted on all the political
issues, and his campaign addresses at
tract large and thoughtful audiences.
He has never sought favorS from his
party in return tor the services he has
given II, but has al ways been a ready
and cheerful worker for the principles
at stake in the battle or politics. AS an
attorney Mr.. Micfael ranks high, being
one of the leaders of the many bright
young men IT the Ramsey county bar.
lie has Il large and growing practice.
MIR. Michael is a man of engaging per-
s~onality, making friends ON every hand
as he goes through the daily walks of
his professional life.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1894-09-27

and political circles. Mr.. Kartak was
chosen last spring as the representative
of the Second ward in st. Paul in the
city council. And the wisdom Of this
choice has been apparent in the name
in which Mr.. kartak has discharged the
responsible duties of his office since his
election. Mr.. Kartak is a manufacturer
OF cigars on a large scale, and his we'll
known brands are very much in demand
throughout st. Paul. Mr.. Kartak is a
81. Paul young man, and for many
years has contributed literally to the
successes and hard-fought battles of the
Democracy. He is an affable and cour-
teousm man, and has many friends over
the length and breadth of tile entire
city.
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school. Mr.. Walsh is a candidate for
the Office OF district judge. and is favor
ably spoken of as an available candidate
by all who know him. He has, in the
past, ably represented the people in the
legislature, and has been most proni-
nent in his many attempts to better the
condition of the lauurinL element. The
famous ''coal combine" wal of two years
ago was the outcome of his endeavor ii
assist the commonwealth to throw IF
the Influence OF a large monopoly.
Should Mr.. Walsh be nominated by the
Democrats, he will probably he endorsed
by the POpulists, which will practically
insure his election. Mr.. Walsh has
practiced law in s.. Paul for a number
Of years,and has "A large circle of friends
ana acquaiEtancps.
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merchants, and is a man of hne execu-

merchants. and is a man of hne execu-
tive ability.
Mr.. Brady's Democracy is unquestion-
able, and be has for several years CON
tributed largely to the successes of the
Democratic party in this county without
hope of reward.
Last spring, at the solicitation of
many friends, MIR. Brady consented to
run for the aldermanic honors of his
ward, which he secured by a handsome
majority.
He was chosen president of the board
OF aldermen. over whose deliberations
ne presIdeS with unusual ability. His
falr-nindedness and impartialily. COM
blned with his readiness to grasp the
vital point of any question, indicate for
MIN a markedly successful political ca.
Teer.
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-o A rising young insurance man is Paul
Thcpgarten, of the Grrmania Life
building. whose portrait appears above.
Mr.. Theegarten is of German-American
plrentdge, and has been a resident of
st. Paul for thirteen years. He is a
Democrat from principle, and a faithful
worker in the interests of his party.
Two years ago MIR. T%ileegarien organ
iZah and was CHIEF marshal OF the big
gest tnrchlight procession ever knuwn
i'll the state of Minnesota, in the interest
ef the LAWYER campaign. +. Thee
garten Is at present being urged by the
DETER element of thu Democracy to
accept the legislative nomination in his
district, as he would poll a heavy Ger
man vote in addition to the full party
strength, but he has not yet decided
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one OF the oldest settlers here, who died
a few months ago. Charles Jessrang Is
a strong advocate Of the principles of
Democracy. and il elected to the legis-
Iature, as is most probable, his high
character for integrity will be a guar
antee. Of his usefulness as a public
servant. Mr.. JessraDg was born and
educated in st. Paul. and all his in
terestS ara here,
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ALBi.kI Ii. WITT.

A. b. Ovitt was born in Franklin
county, Vermont, thrty-eight years
ago. He has been a resident of Mime
sofa since he was fifteen years OF age.
and has been practicing law in st. Paul
since 1855, III during all that time has
been located III the German American
bank building, Fourth and Robert
streets. When asked in regard t o his
politics he said: II have supported the
Democratic party ever since | LETT col
iege. AT the university we had "A mock
legislature, and debated the affairs of
the natiun with tremendous earneStneSs.
l Was a low Tariff man, and opposed The
force bill in those debates, and have
never since heard any argument that
caused me to change those views. The
Democratic party today is the happy
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1894-09-27

Jones has been practicing medicine for
four years in st. Paul. and is now o,e
OF the assistant city physicians.
He is n native of st. Paul, and few
young men have so enviable Il record in
their native city, socially and politically.
DR.. Jones is the president of The
Seven Corners club. IA Democratic or
ganization with a large political in
t1uence.
He has ever been a fearless helper in
the ranks of the Democracy. and ever
ready tn bear his share OF the WORK,
without hope of reward or fear of ron
sequences. His office at Seven corners
has become n of the landmarks If
that district, and people locking tor
Seven corners are told That it is where
DR.. Jones has his Office.
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the advancement0f the partv's interests.
Ar. Nelson is 100 we'll known liz St.
Paul to call Tor any biographical facts
at this time; his career has been one of
successes which are familiar to the
pnblic. He is a representative, and a
. worthy me-. of that sterling class
of st. Paul's citizens-the Scandinavian
Americans. He has many qualities of
mind and heart that en,iear him not
only to his fellow countrymen. but TO
ali who know him. Mr.. Nelson has
several times been elected TO the i'm
portant Office of justice of the peace,
and is now serving a term on the bench.
bis rare good judgment, coupled with
his legal attainments, make him an
Ideal justice OF the peace.
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ic state central committee. He comes
last on this list. not because he is a
lesser light. but because all are bril-
llants, and some II must close thi
display. 1t is, indeed, an honor that
rests well upon MIR. McDermott's
shoulders to turing up the rear OF
such a line of Democrats as is presented
on this page. AS chairman of the state
central committee he has the Clones
assurance that he will experience no
difficulty in keeping such sturdy boys
as these in line.
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brand, is beyond criticism Two years
= Mr.. PEBBLES was a candidate for the
office Of assistant county attorney, but
did nor secure the appointment. Mr..
PEBBLES integrity, ability aud usefulness
make HIM a tit recipient OF any office in
the gift of the people.
He has ever been active for the good
of the party.and has contributed largely
To past victories. He is IA fluent and
convincing public SPEAKER.
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any expression of dissatisfaction occur
among his employees. MIR. Timer has
been a worker In the ranks of the De-
mocracy for many years, but not until
last spring did he enter the lists as a
candidate, at which time he was the
choice of a majority of his fellow citi-
zens for aldermanic honors.
Their choice has proven a wise one,
for MIR. Ulmer's sound business Views
and practically have proven him to be
the right man in the right place. Mr..
uimer. personally, is a man OF sound
common sense, and Is never afraid to
express his views on any subject relat-
ing to the good Of the district he repre-
SCENTS, or to The interests of the az
payers in general.
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S. j.. !sLi.1.

Everybody knows that Stan Donne!ly
Is a Minnesota boy. for he Is the son uf
Ignalius DOnnelly, the Sage or MIN
niger. After Stan was given a thorough
academic and college education he came
to s.. Paul and studied law in the offices
OF &. ID. OBri-n. Suon after his AL.
mission To the bar he entered into
partnership with his old college friend,
Pierce Butler. and the firm of
young attorneys snun bull. up a
large practice. their clients bein.
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L. I. CASSE:kLY.

For a number of years past no more
genial or familiar presence in the bust
ness places of st. Paul has presented
itself han that of Lawrence |. Casserly.
For thirteen years he has been a resi-
dent of the Fourth ward, and dnring
that time has wrought for himself a
place in the commercial life Of our city
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his books prove better than anything
else that the finances OF his office have
been handled in a thoroughly honest
and busihess-like manner. besides being
excellent testimonials of his integrity
and efficiency.
Probably no man In the city has a
more general acquaintance and ii larger
circle of close friends than the genial
clerk of the municipal court. lie is es-
p%eciaily we'll liked blythe newspaper
fraternity. having for years been one of
Inc best news sources in st. Paul. a I'll
being ever ready To Tighten the dulles ct
the boys ION the run" lie is one of Tie
most popular members oil the st. Paul
Press ciub.
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JAMES SHIELDS.

Justice of Peace James Shields pre-
sents to the public of St. Paul an ex-
ample of what perseverance, pluck and
ambition will accomplish. lie was ii
poor boy, and obliged to work hard at
manual labor for his support. but by his
lndoinliaOie energy cOntriVed to find
time TO acquire a thorough knowledge
of law and 10 take a course at the Uni
verSity law school, earning his d pioma
with high honorS.
Although known to be a sterling
Democrat, the people of St. Paul, re-
gardless Of party, elected him last spring
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the real estate business. Mr.. Read is a
great faverite In all circles. business,
social and political, and has been re-
Gently honored by being chosen chair
man OF Mr.. Darragh's campaign
committee. Mr.. Read has served
W years on the county c)m-
mittee. lie is frequently IA va ued
member of reception commit, % ON
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DAVID +.

David F. PEBBLES. the subject of this
sketch. was born in Virginia thirtv-twe
years ago. He graduated from the
Washington Lee university. and has
since that time been practiclng law. Mr..
PEBBLES has been a resident of ST. Paul
for seven years, and during that time
has built up a fine law practice. his
legal attachments being of a high order.
His Democracy, being of the Virginia
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WITT X.

A whirlwind of popular favor has set
in towards Witt K. Cochran. the PROM
Using young candidate for representa-
tive in the Fourth. who has many en-
cellent qualities to commend him to the
voters of the ward. If he secures the
northumberland there now seems no