The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-11-06

The Endorsement of some of the candi-
dates, as well as the opposition to
others, by the Good Citizenship league,
helped to mix conditions In some of the
wards. However, the Republicans Sc
cured eight aldermen out Of the total
thirteen. Following is brief story of
the contests in the various wards:
First Ward-This ward has always been an
unusually strong Democratic stronghold, and,
although defeated, Charles Frame, the Re-
publican candidate is said to have made one
OF the strongest runs of any previous candi-
date. The fact that it was also presiden-
tlal year, and that the silver sentiment has
obtained quite hold in this ward is said
to have acted In favor Of Long, the Demo-
cratic candidate. Another thing said to have
aided him is that Clough was badly scratched
In this ward. and in so doing many Repub-
ncan voters did not vote the straight city
ticket.
Second Ward-Here there were but two
candidates for aldermanic honors, Lane,
Republican. and Hidden, fusion. The former
was Endorsed by the Good Citizenship league,
and this, together with the fact that the
ward is Republican, helped Lane to roll up
a majority OF 815. There were no special is
sues involved In this ward only the contest
between the two candidates, Lane, of course,
being aided by the Good Citizenship league
Endorsement.
Third Ward-In being elected to the coun-
Gil from this ward, Joseph Kiichli closed a
successful campaign, Notwithstanding the
fact that he had to encounter the decided
opposition Of the Good Citizenship league.
He received 1,235 more votes than his op-
ponent. j: w. Dreger, the Republican candi-
date. Aid. Kiichn seemed to have host of
friends In his ward, who, by re-electing him,
Endorsed his past actions in the council. Re-
ports were circulated during the campaign
to the effect that Dreger was an enemy of the
laboring man, and this may have aided in
his defeat, for there Is large proportion of
laboring men in this ward, which is usually
counted upon as a Democratic stronghold.
Fourth Ward-In the Fourth, Aid. Samuel
e. Adams was returned to the council, being
handsomely Endorsed by a majority Of 1,2S2.
He had the Endorsement of the Good Citizen
ship league, but the ward is usually Repub-
iican However. some of the Republican
forces are said to have opposed him.
Fifth Ward-The Fifth ward is a Repub-
lican stronghold, and the Republican candi-
date, Crosby, received the handsome plural
ity Of 2,1S2 over Mowry, his Democratic OPP
ponent. With the Endorsement of the Good
Citizenship league Ald.-elect Crosby had a
walkaway.
Sixth Ward-A very close contest took
Swanson. Republican, and Anderson, Demo-
crat. The Good Citizenship league took no
action on these two candidates This ward
is usually strongly Democratic, and Ander-
sons small plurality of III is accounted for
by the fact that there Is faction In the
Democratic party in that ward which
feated in the convention. 1t is said that the
Republicans will contest the result.
Seventh Ward-Here one Of the bitterest
contests in the city took place. Ex-Ald.
candidate; also Endorsed by the Good Citizen
ship league. The latter waged a strong OPP
position to Woodward on account Of his past
record In the council This ward went Repub-
lcan two years ago, and is not regarded sure
by either party. Shepley's plurality Of 419
over Woodward seems to be decisive vic
tory. The contest was bitterly waged and
considerable ill-feeling was displayed
Eighth Ward-This is another Republican
stronghold, and the candidate OF that party
for alderman E. e. Webster, had a walk
away his majority reaching 1,62S. The con-
test here was not fought on special ward
issues. Webster had the Endorsement of
the Good Citizenship league.
Ninth Ward-Marshall B. Lloyd had plu-
rality OF $40 over Mcclure, his Democratic
opponent. There were three candidates for
the honor IN this ward, including besides the
above two, koehler, the Peoples candidate.
Lloyd was elected easily, having had the
Good Citizenship opposition to Mcclure to
aid him.
Tenth Ward-A rather peculiar condition
OF affairs existed in the aldermanic situation
in this ward. McAllster was nominated by
the Republicans, and it is said that some Of
that party were displeaSed with his success.
A number Of them are said to have scratched
McAllister and voted for Morton the Pro-
hibition candidate. who received the indorse-
ment Of the Good Citizenship league This
split in the Republican ranks is alleged as
the cause Of the election of Dwyer the
Democratic nominee. His plurality over Nc
Allister 17S.
Eleventh Ward-The closest aldermanic con-
test in tie city occurred in this ward. Peter
son, Republican, defeated Nelson Democrat
by only four votes. There were four candf-
dates in the field, Peoples and an independ-
ent, besides the above two. AS the vote
would indicate, the fight was a very hard
one. The Good Citizenship league took no
action in this ward
Twelfth Ward-The contest in this ward
was between Dickinson, Republican, and
Oyen, Democrat The former won by a
plurality Of 38S. The fight in this ward was
not especially exciting. the Good Citizenship
league taking no action.
Thirteenth Ward-This ward was the scene
Of another close and bitter fight, in which
the candidate oppoVed by the Good Citizen
ship league, Currier, Republican won by
Y plurality. Van Tuyl was Endorsed by the
Good Citizenship league. and Keyes, a third
candidate, was also in the field. Currier was
opposed by the good citizens on account of
his past record. The fight was very bitter
and considerable bad feeling was displayed.