St. Paul daily globe., 1896-03-16
DID NOT WANT WAsHBURN's SIG.
Into That Committee of 100,
1t Is Whispered.

Gill doesn't want the nomination, or
is doubtful of succeeding, then Gen.
Clapp wants to try his strength.
Gen. Clapp can secure a solid dele
cation from Ramsey county," said a
local POLITICAL worker yesterday. "That
is, of course, if McGill doesn't want to
run. McGill can have the delegation
if he says so, otherwise Clapp can get
it. With Ramsey back of him and
some strength from his home district,
Clapp can make fair showing before
the convention.
"But as a matter Of fact, while /
would like to see Clough beaten, am
convinced that 1t is not going to be
possible to do it. If he does not go into
the convention with enough votes to
nominate him he will in all probability
get them after a few ballots. You see,
each man will feel that this will give
him a chance to try again in two years.
On the other hand, if any one of the
aspirants, finding that he could not be
nominated himself, threw his strength
to one Of the other men, it would mean,
in all probability, that whoever he is
he would be given a second term,
which would make it four years to look
forward to. For that reason, if for
no other, do not believe that COM
bine can be made against Clough that
will stick or defeat him.
SIS
"Berg, In view of the census work
and other breaks he has made" said
the same gentleman "could doubtless
be easily defeated for denomination;
but, for that very reason, the man
who might beat him would feel that
he is establishing a precedent for a
single term, which no one would care
to do. Hence I think Berg will be
given another term"
A curious story is related as to how
the list Of that committee of 100 which
was chosen, by itself, to take care Of
the simon-pure Republicanism of Min
neapolis, happened to bear the name Of
William D. Washburn. 1t has been
supposed generally that William was
one Of the instigators Of the movement,
even if he was not the chief dispenser
of pens and ink for it. The latest
story Is to the effect, however, that not
only was William Drew not a leader
in the movement, but his presence was
source of annoyance to the real lead
ers. Their scheme was to get up the
list without the name of the ex-sen-
atcr, but one Of the young men, to
whom was entrusted the circulation Of
the petition, CHANGED to solicit the sig
nature of prominent Republican
while the ex-surveyor general was seat
ed in the office. When the signature
Of the man in the office was solicited,
Gen. % Washburn pricked up his ears
like superannuated fire horse startled
by street car gong, and was anxious
to get back in the game from which he
had been ousted. The die was cast.
The young man either had to submit to
the signature or burn the petition, and
they do say that some of them wished
since that he had touched the match.
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The chairman of the Peoples party
city committee has called a meeting of
the committee to be held at Labor hall
this evening at o'clock for the pur-
pose of selecting the judges and clerks
of election. All the Populists of every
precinct in every ward are requested to
attend to aid the committee in their
work.
The meeting Of the general commit
tee for the Jubilee week" of the Peo-
ple's party, to be held in Market hall
April 20 next, whichswas to be held this
evening, is postponed until Wednesday
next at 8 o'clock p. M, at j. G. Han
ley's Office, 253 East Eighth street.
All Populists of every precinct in
every ward, who desires to serve either
as judges or clerks of election, will
please call today before p. m. at 253
East Eighth street and register their
names with J. c. Hanley.
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A happy augury Of the vigorous
Democracy to be expected of the Sixth
ward was seen in the attendance, en-
thusiasm and harmony exhibited at the
first regular meeting Of the Sixth Ward
American Hebrew Democratic club at
! 249 East Fairfield avenue last night.
President A. Margulas and Secretary
Max Cohen performed their respective
duties. 1t was announced that the
! club already numbered 137 members.
Joseph Smith advised the club to sup
port the regular nominees. He also
| announced that he was candidate for
reelection as justice of the peace, and
he was unanimously indorsed Will
lam Hanley urged the laboring man to
support the party which befriended
them, and enlarged on the necessity for
/ a rigid inspection Of candidates. He
! invited those present to attend the
meetings Of a neighboring club organ
ized in furtherance of these purposes,
and eulogized the principles Of the
! Democratic party. Vice President J.
| "A. 1OluIIldu HOpeQ tIldl the OIAlH WdTu
would acknowledge the wisdom Of the
convention and zealously support it's
nominees. Abraham Tolstenog, speak
ing first in English and then in He
| brew, gave convincing proofs of the
past recognition accorded his race by
the present city government, and en-
pbasiZed the necessity for aiding the
party that accorded such recognition.
H. W. Mcdonald treasurer of the Young
Mems Democratic club, invited all to
| attend the banquet to be given by his
club Saturday. 1t was resolved that
members of the Sixth ward club be for
hidden to join any other political club
| during the campaign. Thanks Were
extended to Judge Smith for the loan of
| furniture used in the club room, and an
adjournment taken until next Sunday
| evening.
A committee called at the G O Of
| flee last evening and left the following
Democratic city convention will be held
! at Market hall, in the city of st. Paul
| on Tuesday, the 7th day of April, A. D. 1896
| at 10 o'clock In the forenoon, for the purpose
| of placing in nomination the following officers
! tion on the 5th day of May, A. D. 1896. and for
the transaction of sUch other business as may
properly come before the, convention
| mayor for the term OF two years.
! city comptroller For the term Of two years
| city treasurer fer the term of two years.
| Nine assemblymenf for the term of two years
One alderman in zach ward for the term OF
! two years. n
A justice of the peace for the district lying
east of Wabasha street fer the term of two
/ years.
| A justice of The peace for the district lying