The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-06-13

Andrew Z. Stephenson, OF Menomlnee~
"Andy,n an he is known TO his many
friends throughout the statc-spent a
couple OF days in Crystal Falls this
week, during the reunion OF the old
soldiers Andy is without doubt as.
shrewd politician as the upper penin-
sula Possesses and it is therefore not
strange that tour Sam" has again APP
pointed him his chief lieutenant in his
canvass for fifth term az member ui
congress from the Twelfth district.
While in Crystal Falls Mr.. Stephenson
made no attempt TO conceal the fact
that he came in the political interest oi
Sam Stephenson. In his characteristic
modest and unassuming way he assured
The DIAMOND Drill that he was not
claiming the earth for his candidate but
that he considered Mr.. Stephenson's
chances to secure the nomination very
fair Mr.. Stephenson viii go into the
convention, he said, with as many votes
as any one OF his opponents and is hope
from whence congressional aspirants
have sprung have paid their home
iavorites the compliment Of voting for
them. Mr.. Stephcnson's old-time pres
tige will safely land the nomination for
him. This is Mr.. Stephcnson's idea.
Mr. Stephenson hopes TO secure the
support of Iron county. We are not
prepared To say that he will be disap-
pointed in this hope, but from the gen
eral mixture 81 sentiment prevalent
here, THE DIAMOND DRILL is inclined to
the belief that no man has lead-pipc
cinch on this little strip OF territory. All
that THE DIAMOND DRILL has TO say in
regard TO the candidacy Of Mr.. Stephen
son is that lac has made good record in
congress and has accomplished as much
for the people OF this district as any
other man could have accomplished. Ii
is asserted by those opposed to his can
didacy at the present time that he has
held the Office for eight years and that
ought TO be sufficient tenure for him.
Hon. Chase s. Osbola, Of Sault Ste.
Marie, paid Crystal Falls visit yestcr
day. Mr.. Osborn came in the interest
OF hls candidacy for congress. lie met
many old friends here, met many years
ago when he "made" Crystal Falls
regularly in the interest OF the Florence
Mining News Of which he was at that
time the editor. Mr.. Osborn is making
n very careful canvass OF this district
and IL developing following that his
opponents can no longer ignore. IL is
probable that he will go into the conven-
ton with as many if not more votes
than will any other candidate and he is
said To have some second choice dclega-
tions pledged that will be OF material
benefit TO him when the proper moment
arrives. The possibility OF Mr.. Osborn's
nomination is now conceded.
The congressional convention has
been called to meet in the city OF IRON
wood ON July s. II will undoubtedly be
one OF the livliest political gatherings
that ever convened in the upper PENN
sula.
The position that Iron county will
take in this contest is ms yet very indeli-
mite. While Mr.. Stephenson has many
friends in this county and the respect Of
our people as n unit, there Is feeling
that the iron country is entitled TO FUR
nsh n representative in congress and
therefore centre upon Hon. Cad Smith,
OF Marquette. Mr. Smiths splendid
ability TO fill the position OF representa-.
tive in congress is well known and the
fact that the important county OF Mar
quctte, for which Iron county has the
most ncehborly feeling having once been
nm integral portion OF il, has never had
a candidate for the high honor dctracts
nothing from this sentiment. Another
tie which cannot 10 overlooked IN this
matter is the legislative connection be-
tween the counties OF Marquette and
Iron. With Dickinson county solid for
Mr.. Smith, Iron county's support Of any
other cnndida' would mean political
alienation from these counties with
which we work n legislative affairs.
THE DIAMOND DRILL regrets the necessity
of choosing between the candidates. but
all cannot succeed and as Republican
with the best interest OF the
Republican organization Of Iron county
at heart, il is the candid opinion OF this
paper that the delegates 60 the congress
sional convention from Iron county
should he instructed TO use all honor
able means Go secure the nomination OF
Hon. Cad Smith, Of Marquette From
private sources we have reason TO know
that Mr. Smiths chances of SUCCESS are
Tar from doubtful.
DEATH OF MRS. TENDER.
A Pioneer Of Crystal Pals Passed Away on