The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-11-30

Maj J. NJ. Bowler, who has twice made
the race for lieutenant governor, and
been In the reform cause ever since 1T
existed, is slated to be invited into the
administration, probably either as IL
brarian or dairy and food commission
er. or the adjutant generals oH1ce.
But there is an idea that the man TOR
the latter will be one who had connec-
ton with the recent war, who can
boost the state national guard. Gen.
Muehlberg's successor is likely to be a
hot number" as a military organizer
under modern methods. whose name
has not yet been mentioned publicly
As state librarian or dairy and food
commissioner, Maj. Bowler would have
good deal of political opportunity.
1t Is known that Charley Gilman has
had nothing to do whatever but draw
his salary regularly, sign his name
once IN two years to the one-page re-
port OF his assistant and stenographer.
ana attend strictly to Knute Nelson's
political orders. 1t is about the same
with the dairy and food department,
as bacterially conducted, also under
knute's selection. To either depart
ment Maj. Bowler would give some
life, which is at least possible so far
as the dairy commissionership is con-
cerned.
And yet there are others, in the Pop
ulist field, out for one OF both of these
places. j. A. Keyes, Of Duluth, author
Of the Australian ballot law, would be
librarian. So would Maj. E. a. Ball,
OF west concord, if he cannot be adju-
tant general.
Hon. F. c. Gibbs, OF Waterville, form
er chairman of the Peoples party COM
mites, wants either, dairy department
preferred. And so does Editor A. D.
Campbell, of the Winona Leader. The
latter Is making a big push for the
appointment, and Is being Endorsed by
many strong men in all parts of the
state And, yes, another wanting to be
librarian is Paul F'ontaine, of Henne-
pin; and still another, E. r. Lynch,
Of the same. Mr.. Fontaine wanted to
be insurance commissioner at first, but
fell out Of the hot race for Commits
sfoner Dearth's chair. Mr. Lynch is
not expected to land on account Of
the peculiar situation in Hennepin as
to the shrievalty, under which he is a
Phillips deputy. Yes, and still anoth-
er, also Of Minneapolis, mentioned" is
Prof. W. r. Dobbyn, editor of the Pro-
gressive Age. He would ably fill either
of the places, or any other, but he Is
making no personal effort. He stands
high in the estimation of all near to
Mr.. Lind.
IT hope Mike Breslauer gets any
thing he wants from Gov. Lind said
a party man yesterday. eff he wants
to be surveyor general Of logs, I'd like
to see him get 1t; If he wants some
thing else, then I'd like to see him get
the something else. I believe it's good
politics to recognize a man like Bres-
lauer. He was the leading spirit Of the
old Tammany Club of Minneapolis, and
he has always been ready and willing
to do what he could for the ticket. Do
not forget the Breslauers in the party
and you will certainly strengthen it
up. And at that do not mean to dis
parage the work done by any one Of
the score or fifty other Minneapolis
men. They were all working; the re-
suits show It,"
Sam A. Langum, of Preston, who Is
a candidate for election to his old place
as secretary Of the senate, came up
yesterday to look after his canvass.
He was accompanied by Senators
Kpatvold, of Albert Lea, and Thomp-
son of Preston.
James A. Martin, st. Cloud, invaded
Minneapolis yesterday to further his
canvass for the position of secretary of
the state senate. He went over from
st. Paul for the express purpose OF
seeing H F. Barker, a senator-elect
IOT AHOhd Guilty, WHO AdppeHSu "
be IN that city. J. Adam Bede. who
was once q campaigner for the Demo-
cratic party, but now a staunch Re
publican, went with him to help do the
talking. William Westerman, who was
receiver of the st. Cloud land office
under the Harrison administration,
was also in the group that talked over
Mr.. Martins fitness for the place, AT
the Nicollet yesterday afternoon.
Martin and Rede came back to St
Paul last evening.
Judge L. L. Baxter, Of Fergus Falls.
yesterday handed his resignation to
Gov Clough as a trustee Of the soldiers
home Colin F. Mcdonald, editor Of
the st. Cloud Times, was appointed as
his successor.