St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1895-12-06
NAMES OF SEVERAL GOOD DEM
OCRATS MENTIONED FOR
POSTMASTERSHIP.
THE PRESENT INCUMBENT
WILL HAVE COMPLETED HIS
TERM IN A SHORT
TIME.
MENTIONED FOR THE PLACE.
John s. GrOdess Admirers in tie
Fourth Ward Urge Him f0-
the Position.

Capt. Castles term as postmaster
of the city of st. Paul expires in a
short time, and there are d number
of good Democrats who would not
object to writing P. NJ. after their
names. The present incumbent's
term expires Jan. 81, but as he did
not qualify until a month later than
that four years ago, it is not sup
posed that his successor will take
the place, even if appointed, until
March 1.
Until a short time ago there was
very little talk about Capt. Castles
probable successor. The first name
mentioned in connection with the
position was Capt. James King, ex-
sheriff Of Ramsey county, and a life
long party man. A little later it was
suggested by some of his friends that
1t would be graceful thing to name
William Pitt Murray for the position.
He has been a wheel horse of the
party for years, ever since he came
to st. Paul, and his friends have
claimed that no more worthy citi-
zen could be named for the position
than Mr.. Murray. For some time
these were the only two mentioned
for the place. A little later. how
ever, another name was mentioned
that of Eddie Hinebaugh. Mr.. Hine-
haugh, as the exponent of young
Democracy, thought the younger
element of the party was entitled to
recognition, and, if it were, he would
be willing to accept the position. 1t
is understood that Mr.. Hinebaugh's
name has already been suggested TO
President Cleveland as a man COM
petent for the position.
When John j. Ryder was disap-
pointed in the efforts of his friends
to secure for him the position Of sur
veyer general which plum went to P.
H. KirYan, it was suggested, on the
same grounds as those advanced by
Mr.. Hinebaugh's friends, that Mr.. Ry-
der might be remembered in connec-
ton with the postmastarship. The same
friends who worked for him in con-
nection with the other position, il is
said. would indorse him for the posi-
ton. Besides, Mr.. Ryder is the orig
inal Hill man in the Northwest, and
if the president and the New York
senator are again on more than speak
ing terms it was thought that Mr.. Ry-
der could secure the distinguished
New Workers. support, SO far as 1t
goes. Mr.. Ryder had a private con-
yersation with Senator Hill when he
was here the other day, and ii is un-
derstood that the matter was men-
toned at that time.
Within the last few days it has been
said that Frederick F. Wilde was not
averse to accepting the place, while
it has been reported that P. j. Small
ley, because of the close personal rela-
tions said to exist between himself and
Postmaster General Wilson. stood as
good show of pulling off the peTsimn9n
as anybody. The latest candidate in
the field. or one whose friends have
taken the initiative in pressing his
claims. is John s. erode. The Ger
man-American Democratic club Of the
Fourth ward, at a meeting last night,
urged the selection of Mr.. Grode in
the following resolutions:
Whereas, The Gerraan-Americars
form the largest portion OF the Demo
! cratic party in this city. and whereas
| we believe that in the distribution Of
| the offices and positions in the gift OF
! the party, this element has been over
looked. as none from II up 10 me pres
ent time has been recognized, while
others have been literally provided for,
be ii hereby resolved. that we request
that in the interest of justice and the
welfare Cf the party. adequate re@ognl-
ton be given to our claim, and that
in the appointment about to be made,
viz. postmaster of ST. Paul. Mimi, our
petition receive consideration, inasmuch
as we recommend longtime and trua
Democrat, who has voiced the princi-
pies of the Democratic party. and has
devoted his time and spent his money
time ard time again for the cause OF
the party
Resolved. That we recommend for
appointment to- the office of postmaster
OF St. Paul, Mimi. our friend, towns
man and true. Democrat, John :.
erode, he having proven competent
and faithful to duty and party in the
past, and we feel assured that he viii
prove so in the future. inasmuch as his
character warrants this belief.
Resolved. That we believe that the
appointment of John s. erode as post
master of st. Paul, Mimi, will give
general satisfaction, not only 10 his
party friends, but TO all our citizens, as
his six years services as deputy county
treasurer. his attention and attentive
ness to duty his courteous and gentle
manly manner have made him a favor
ite with our people.
Resolved. That these resolutions he
forwarded to the proper authorities,
and that we pledge our hearty and un.
qualified support to his appointment