The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-04-15
ZIG EIGHTH WARD MEETING.
BrnndPs Hall Filled With Enthus
iastic Democrats.


Following directly the big meeting In Twin
City hall on Wednesday night, the Democratic
gathering at Brandl's hail. corner Of Uni
versty and Western avenues. last night was a
fattering demonstration, and was participated
in by couple Of hundred Democratic citi-
zens from the reliable Eighth.
The meeting all through was full of ginger.
several of the candidates delivered addresses,
and there was the utmost enthusiasm when
ever DR.. Schiffmanns name was mentioned
Anything which saYored of Erwinism or Keif-
erism was much cut of favor, and the senti-
ment Of the meeting was a unit Michael Lux
presided
John Cavanaugh was the first speaker He
spoke of the desperate attempts of the Repub-
Ecans and the Republican organs to cut into
Erwin.
1t has been claimed" said Mr. Cavanaugh,
by the Erwin. Bell and Scannell crowd that
the campaign of Mr.. Erwin has been guided
by the hand OF God. which Is basphenly
upon the Almighty. What did Erwin ever do
for the workingmen? He has pawned himself
on on the workingmen, after defending the
Homestead men for a price. and now poses
as the champion of labor and candidate for
mayor. The only way you and 1 can show
our dfsapproval and reputation of the Erwin.
Bel and scannell gang is by going up to the
polls and voting the Democratic Citizens
ticket. hope that every man in this room
will not only register himself. but see that
his friends have their names enrolled"
Matt Bantz, candidate for alderman was
roundly cheered when he made his appear
ance upon the forum, and treated the audi
ence to half-hour's speech
MI, M Il l am elected alderman he said. 81
Will 90 all in my power for this ward The
plcyclist's interest will be looked after The
wheel has come to stay, and if we don't al
low wheels on the sidewalks why the city
should be compelled to build cycle paths If,
the streets for their accommodation
In speaking of DR.. Schiffmann he said:
What did DR.. Schiffmann do when he went
to france! Why. he purchased beautiful
fountain which cost 5000 and gave it to the
city of st. Paul. 1t is there where your
family and my family can enjoy it. He was
n not running tgr for Office, and yet he was
give the fountain to the city. Did any one
ever hear of one act of humanity by Col.
kiefer He has been in Office ever since I
the public purse in salaries. He is one of
the most selfish men God ever made Col.
kiefer cares for nobody except Col Kiefer.''
r. N. Hare followed Mr. Bantz and was ac
corded an enthusiastic reception
If one Of our municipal tickets was as good
as another would stay quietly at home :"
SAID Mr.. Hare The Republicans have prom
where it has been to the interest of the Re-
publican ward heelers. In the administra-
ton OF the affairs of our beautiful city this
crowd has been first in prestige Gallant Col
kiefer thirty years in office, has also said
that he would reform the Republican party.
the men who are Of the same stripe of sim
self. why, our reform has gone SO far under
the Republican administration that it is un-
safe for man to walk about the street
nights with dollar in his pocket Red
Grimn and other notables have fourished,
and yet we were to have reform"
j. McNally spoke next. He told of the ar
rangements between Candidate Erwin and the
labor men when negotiating with him for
the defense Of the strikers. First, 81 900 was
paid and Mr.. Erwin refused to go further
until he secured a pledge that another 81 COS
would be forthcoming. In all he received
s4,6CG for his services -
j. H. Loomis followed. He dubbed Mr.
Erwin as "Decoy" Bill Erwin. He had fooled
the workingmen, he had renegadad and pro-
tituted himself. and now, broken down. he
sought to lean up against the labor party
Mr.. Loomis said that Mr.. McCardy seemed t
| have hypnotized the Republicans.