St. Paul daily globe., 1896-04-23


ministration of the important business Of the
city of st. Paul Candidates Stryker. Haag,
Murnane, Mcdonnell and Ryder declared
themselves without reservation, that IL elected
they will seek by all fair means to put into
effect the pledges of the Democratic Citizens
platform. These distinct and plainly-worded
pledges were explained in detail and contrast
ed with the emasculated and meaningless
promises of the opposition. which have dis
gusted many of the best and most earnest men
who sat in the Republican convention.
Dcran's new alliance with Pinkertonism and
the boasting of men who maintain that they
.aye pledges for this that and the other Of
f1ee II Doran is elected were held up in scath-
ing terms for the judgment of the voters.
The applause which greeted the denunciations
OF these things, and Of the discharge of scrub
women to make places for ward "pluggers,"
indicated more strongly than words that the
hearts of the Fifth ward voters are right, and
that their minds are set in the direction of the
Cullen ticket. "Old-time Democratic majori-
ties from this ward should be duplicated"
said Mr.. o'Brien. land they-will be-" respond
ed the audience.
questions were answered regarding the ar
rangement of the official ballot and voters
were cautioned to make sure and find the
names of the Demoerat-Citizens' candidates
before voting.
M. E. Murray was yesterday nominated by
the Democratic city committee to fill the va
carey in the Fourth ward, caused by the
withdrawal Of AID Brady. The name Of Mr.
murray was proposed by John e. Hearn, and
the motion to place him on the ticket was
ADOPTED unanimously. Mr.. Murray is also
the nominee of the Peoples party, and this
nomination insures his election to the board
of aldermen.
Mr. Murray conducts the barber shop in
Newspaper Row; is well known in the citv.
ana was, until recently president of the
BARRIERS International union. He ia in the
prime OF life, well read and popular with all
who enjoy his acquaintance. He is promi-
nent IN the st. Andrews society as well as in
organized labor circles.
Despite the financial backing which 20 bo;n,
SO literally used In Horace Bigelow's interest.
Ea Murnane is making a winning campaign
1or alderman in the Fifth ward Mr.. Bigelow
ana MS friends make no bones of the fact
tnat they are reckoning on securing the
sotes OF men who may be susceptible to the
~ inhaenee which wealth carries with 1t: hut
s DeLaoerats assert they have full faith
anu commence that the votes will rebule
that kind of thing most decidedly at the
polls. euiS a. the
members OF the Democratic city committee
express pity, rather than anger at tho cbiId
ism and inane screeds which appear IN tba
republican organs, which profess to recount
ulnerences between Mr.. Cullen and various
gentlemen. There Is not the slightest four
uatloh Tor such unnecessary prevarication
Thomas D. O'Brien never worked harder or
more earnestly for Democratic ticket than
he Is working at the present time The same
Is true OF every man identified with the Cul
len committee. There are no drones or lag
CARDS, no lick-spittles or purchased workers.
out honest citizens, who are sacrificing time
ana personal interests in the determined
eHort TO establish clean, wholesome and un-
selfish government in the city of st. Paul.
The committee has little or no money. but
the committee have that kind of vim and de-
termination which conquers victory
oConnor's hall, corner of Third street and
HOFFMAN avenue, was filled last night with
Second ward citizens to hear the local cam
pa1gn discussed. Harry Caldwell made a
very logical and convincing speech in favor
OF the Cullen ticket and the Democrat-Citi-
zens' platform. When he sets out to do it. no
one can excel Mr.. Caldwell in incisive and
plain speaking. He had an able second In
Patrick Kelly Jr., candidate for alderman,
who stated his position in plain words Mr.
Kelly is gaining strength each day the cam
paign continues.
On Friday evening another meeting viii
be held at the same place and good speak
ers will be present
Some one seems to be endeavnring to get
up fake meeting in the Seventh ward Fri
day evening, in opposition to the big rally
advertised by the Democrats. 1t is said to be
TIM aaIJn IA
Democrats, and all interested voters, will
bear in mind that the meeting advertised
and arranged for is to be held at Albion
hall.
Third ward Democrats last night organ
lied campaign club. Andrew Dahlouist
was elected president; John Heber, vice pres
ident; George Flanagan, secretary: H. W.
Cory treasurer. Arrangements were put un-
der way for grand demonstration in favor
OF the Democrat-Citizens' ticker, to be held
on Thursday evening of next week. Some
OF the best speakers in the city will talk
to the voters Monday evening OF next week
mass meeting will be held In tie lower
end of the ward That Cullen and the other
Democratic candidates will be given a. good
majority in the Third ward is regarded as
certainty.
Twin City hall. Rice and University. was
crowded to the doors last night by enthusi-
astic voters. The speakers Of the occasion
were Q. o. Cullen, H. j. Strouse, e. j. Dar-
ragh. Louis BetZ, Edward L. Murphy, Frank
Brady and John L. Townley. John L. Hoff-
man was chairman of the evening Mr.,
Townley, the first speaker, briefly compared
the platforms of the two parties, particularly
the initial paragraphs, calling attention to
the faet that the Republicans had purposely
neglected to commit themselves to any meas
ures looking to the welfare Of the city, while
on the other hand, the Democrats had de-
clared in strong and unmistakable language
for the best Interests of St. Paul, irrespective
OF and paramount to party interest Of any
kind.
Assemblyman Strouse related how the
Democrats in the present assembly had al
ways been alert and active for the good of
the city, and after indorsing the Democratic
nominees, stated that, if elected at the COM
ing election, he would use his best efforts in
the best interests Of the city
e. J. Darragh's speech Of Endorsement OF
the Democratic nominees was received with
enthusiastic applause. He counseled the
Democrats to stand together on election day
and vindicate the good name of both the
party and the city by putting into Office men
Of such sterling worth.
The introduction of o. o. Cullen was the
occasion of most enthusiastic and prolonged
applause. As the next mayor assembled the
platform the audience rose to its feet as one
man and cheered vigorously for nearly five
minutes. When Mr.. Cullen could make him
self heard he stated that ne had not at
tended the meeting to make q speech but
since he had been called upon he would say
that his candidacy was the result of the
solicitations of the Democratic party and the
citizens Of st. Paul He was in the, race as