St. Paul daily globe., 1896-04-14
THE CANDIDATES.

Orlan O. Cullen has resided in st. Paul
almost forty years. He came to Minnesota MINI
from Indiana with his parents in 1857, ana
has resided In the city continually almost
since then. By length of residence he is a
member of the Junior Pioneers. Though III
recent years he has sought the comlors ard
freedom from care to be found only In pri-
vate life, Mr.. Cullen has kept closely IN
touch with every public question, and mas
been foremost in every movement to az
vance the interests of the city. notable tn-
stance of this kind occurred last summer
when he took practical charge of the local
census bureau. For days and weeks, often
times far into the night, this quiet but
brainy man of affairs devoted all the ener-
gy Of his character to the working of hay
ing the citizens of st. Paul fully and fairly
counted. The result proved the thoroughnes3
of his work.
MIR. .Cullens mind is distinctiyely OF tho
executive and administrative order. He Is
close and cogent reasoner, no shrewder
observer walks the streets Of st. Paul, and
he can say NO whenever and wherever
he finds it necessary to do SO. He is excel
lently equipped for the position of mayor,
naturally and by training. Fifteen years Of
active experience in public positions in St
Paul-part of the time as acting mayor-has
made him really an expert in city govern
ment, practical and not theoretical. He has
extensive property interests in the city, and
has knowledge of the subject of taxation
and city finances that will prove extremely
valuable to the city as well as himself when
he assumes the office.
Joseph l. Beaumont, candidate for comp
troller, is within two years of being seventy
yet so sturdy, self-contained and alert is he
that his age would be fixed at a much lower
figure by any observer. He has lived in St.
Paul continuously since 1866, was for many
years in business and afterwards became
county assessor. So satisfactorily did he
perform the delicate duties of the office that
he was four times chosen to it. He has
served in the common council, and was for
years an officer of the old volunteer fire
department. An expert accountant and thor
oughly acquainted with the material inter
ests of st. Paul, courteous and approach
able, with matured Judgment and judicial
mind, Mr. Beaumont has all the qualities to
make an ideal comptroller.
City Treasurer John Wagner was born in
St Paul, has grown with its growth, is en-
twined in its fiber. and loves the city that
has honored him so highly. heavy tax
payer himself, he is ever thoughtful of the
rights of the people and the duty he owes
them. successful business man. he knows
and bears in mind the difficulties that busi-
ness men have to contend with. An employer
of labor, he believes the laborer is worthy Of
years Mr.. Wagner has held the Office of
treasurer, and has discharged the multitud-
inous duties of the Office with fidelity and
attention to detail that has won him the un-
bounded confidence Of everybody who has
had any dealings with the Office. Mr.. Wag-
ener is a Junior Pioneer. and is active in
other societies. Socially he is prince, as
financially and mentally he is a leader.
Col. w. P. Clough. nominated for the as
sembly, was born in New York state in
1S45. A lawyer and thoroughly trained man
the handling of vast business interests. AS
chairman of the retrenchment committee he
displayed exactly the kind of ability needed
at this time in the city council. Only a
high sense of public duty, combined with
pride in the city and desire to see st. Paul
forge ahead, has induced Col. Clough to con-
sent to the use of his name.
The same Is true of William Dawson Jr.
who is one Of the candidates for the assem-
bly,. His privates interests are extensive
enough to engross the entire attention of any
hut IN 10 rnVaf colt inff fotf
of Republicans as well as members of his
own party, Mr.. Dawson will make the cam
paign for good government and an econom-
tcal, strictly business administration of public
affairs.
II. j. Strouse is a member of the present
assembly, who needs no introduction to the
public Not more level-headed or more re-
liable man ever served city.
Cornelius Quincy is a native of st. Paul,
and was educated In the public schools. He
is printer by trade, a leading maraxer of the
typographical union, and has made it his
business to become we'll acquainted with pub
lie affairs. Mr.. Quincy resides in the Third
ward.
Louis Betz Is a Second ward man. His
place of business is in the Pioneer Press
building, and every person who knows him
speaks in the highest terms of his ability
industry and popularity.
John E. Stryker is the well known law
yer, who has for years been recognized as
valuable man in Democratic counses. Only
an intensely earnest desire to do all in his
Mr.. Stryker to let his name the ticket.
He should make an ideal assemblyman.
Perhaps no man the ticket would make
a better Official than Joseph Haag. OF the
Fifth ward He is a hardware merchant
long established, hard working and success
full, but handles much other business be-
sides. Mr.. Haag was nominated even while
protesting he could not run. He has the
matter under consideration, however, and
as the Fifth ward Is almost unit regard
less of partisanship, in wanting him, Mr..
Haag will, without much question, accept
James Melady. of the Sixth ward, has
had previous experience in the council, and
to nominate him is almost equivalent to an
election.
John ]. Ryder resides in the Eighth ward,
and has a wide acquaintance in the city.
He is engaged in newspaper work. and has
lived in St Paul since 1882. He Is active
in fraternal societies, and has often stumped
the city and state for Democratic candi-
dates.
OF the aldermanic candidates. Joseph Ehr-
manntraut, Frank G. Brady and John F.
Krieger members of the present board
and are known to g o b 9 readers.
Patrick Kelly Jr. is successful stone con-
tractor and quarryman.
Edward ], Murnane u st. Paul boy