St. Paul daily globe., 1896-04-17

John Ryder, candidate for the assembly
was introduced after President McHugh had
opened the meeting, and stated the condition
which today confronts The Democracy. Mr.
Ryder reviewed the recent conventions, and
also the tickets nominated. He bespoke for
the Democratic candidates careful considera-
tion of their qualifications and their claims to
popular support. The platform was an
alyzed, and its pledges explained. Speaking
for himself and for the other candidates
Mr.. Ryder said the platform would be lived
up to in letter and spirit If the Democratic
ticket Is elected in May.
John 3. Covington, OF the Fourth ward
made a speech, in which he paid earnest
tribute to the merits of o. o. Cullen and the
other candidates. Mr.. Covington hu-
morous as well as logical, and he stirred the
audience to frequent applause. ]. B. Pew
ters. who once ran for alderman against Mr..
Cullen, bore testimony to the honesty and
sterling character Of the Democratic candi-
date for mayor.
William Foelsen, the ever reliable war
horse of the Eighth ward, made the hit of the
evening in a speech, tracing the growth of
the club, and predicted that in the pending
campaign it will do work which will gather
a larger majority than usual in the Eighth
ward for the Democratic ticket.
Frank Kelly spoke rather bitterly of the
managed. but said he would support the DEM
ocratic candidate for mayor.
John e. Stryker, candidate for the assem-
bly,, delivered brief address touching on the
good that is sure to ensue to the Democratic
party because OF the great struggle it is
making for good government and the rule of
order, economy and fairness in all things.
His words of praise for o. o. Cullen and
the Democratic ticket as whole were re-
ceived in manner which left no doubt of
the sentiment of the audience.
The dates for registering were announced,
and eNe cry voter present was cautioned to be
sure to get his name placed on the lists,
either next Tuesday, the 21st or the follow
ing Saturday, the 18th.
There will be a big meeting of the Demo-
Gratis tomorrow evening at Schorn's hall, 6S7
East Third street. Prominent local speakers
will be in attendance, and the local issues
will be clearly set forth.
Democrats who desire to sign the nomina-
tion papers should not forget that a notary
public will be present at Democratic head
quarters 63 Globe building from 1 to IL and
from to daily to attest all signatures.
Bricklayers' Union No. 1 passed the fol-
lowing resolution last night:
Resolved, That the bricklayers' union Of
st. Paul does most heartily indorse the nom
ination of Cornelius Quincy and John ]. Ry-
der, candidates for the assembly branch of
the city council. Both of these gentlemen
have always been conservative and able sup
porters of the cause of organized labor, and
have been honored at different times with
the highest office within the gift of the union
men of the city of st. Paul. We believe if
elected to membership in the city council
they viii prove themselves an honor to the
city, as we'll as credit to the cause which
they represent.
The Peoples Party of the Eighth ward
will hold meeting at Stifter's hall, corner
University and Western avenues, this even
ing.