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The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1898-10-27
LYNDON A. SMITH,
CANDIDATE FOR LIEUTENANT
GOVERNOR.

Lyndon A. Smith, Republican nomi-
nee for lieutenant governor, was born
forty-four years ago in New Hamp-
shire. He was graduated with high
honors from Dartmouth College, and
took the law course at Georgetown
ID. CO. University. For five years he
was assistant to the United States
commissioner Of education, during
part of which time he was superintend-
ent Of the educational department Of
the New Orleans exposition of 1994-85.
In 1886 Mr.. Smith removed to Monte
v1deo, Mimi, where he began the prac.
tice of the law. He has been county
attorney Of Chippewa county, and had
charge of the important litigation in
connection with the Renville and Sib-
ley county seat contests. AS a men,
Der of the bar he stands high; as a
man he is respected by all who know
him. In religion he is a Congrega-
tionalist, and is we'll known over the
entire state among this body of people
by reason of his interest in the work
of Its annual state conventions.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1898-10-27
CALVIN L. BROWN,
For A1sOCIATE JUSTICE SUPREME
COURT

For ASsOCIATE JUSTICE SUPREME
COURT.
Judge Brown is another son of New
England, a native of New Hampshire,
born at Goshen April 26, 1854, although
his life from infancy has been passed
in Minnesota, he having come to this
state with his parents when but one
year old. He is yet a comparatively
young man, and Of his forty-four years
of age the past eleven years he has
served as Judge Of the Sixteenth ju-
dicial district. Judge Brown was adj
mitted to the bar Of this state in 1876,
at the age Of twenty-five years, and
became Judge of the Sixteenth district
in 1887, at the age Of thirty-three years,
retaining the position to the present
time. He is the son of the late Judge
John 81. Brown, who presided over the
Twelfth judicial district in this state
for a period Of fifteen years, from 1875
until 1880. In tho Sixteenth district
Judge Brown has always had the unit
ed support Of adherents Of all parties.
Therefore he will bring to the highest
court of the state the ripe experience
Of the many years Of actual practice
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1898-10-27
Mr.. Dunn II a native Of ireland ana

Mr.. Dunn II a native Of Ireland, ana
came to this country in 1869. He came
to Minnesota, In 1915, where he has
since resided, but previous to coming to
this state he was located in st. Louis.
whore he learned the printers trade,
in which he was employed for several
years. Since his residence at Prince
ton, in this state, he has edited and
published the Princeton Union, a
staunch Republican newspaper Of we'll
known reputation and ability. Mr..
Dunn has been a faithful servant Of
the people during nearly the entire
period Of his residence, and never been
found wanting in ability, energy and
integrity, always meriting and receiv-
ing the full confidence of his constitu-
ency at home and throughout the state.
From 1878 to 1884 he was town clerk
OF Princeton, and from 1884 to 1883 he
was county attorney Of Mile Laos
county. He served as a member of tho
state legislature in 1889 and 1893. Mr..
Dunn was elected state auditor in 1894.
having majority of II, 544 votes over
his leading opponent, and at the late
state convention was renominated for
the position without opposition. Mr..
Dunn represented the Sixth congress
sional district in the national Republic
an convention at Minneapolis, and
was one of the most enthusiastic sup
porters Of James G.. Blaine.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1898-10-27
CONGRESSIONAL CANDIDATES.
JAMES A. TAWNEY,
FIRST CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT

FIRST CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT.
James A. Tawney Of Winona was
born near Gettysburg, Pa, Jan. 8, 1855.
His father was a farmer and a black
smith. At the age Of fifteen Mr.. law
ney commenced work in his fathers
blacksmith shop as an apprentice, and
completed that trade. He also mas
tered the trade Of machinist. In July,
1877, he left Pennsylvania, and August
LIST Of that year he arrived in Winona,
where he has since made his home.
For three years he followed the ma
chinist's trade, and during the last
two years Of this employment he
studied law nights and early mornings.
EARLY in 1881 he entered the law Of
flee Of Bentley Il Vance, and in July,
1882, he was admitted to the bar. Be-
fore commencing the active practice of
law he attended the law school Of the
University Of Wisconsin, the only
school Of any kind he attended after
his fourteenth year. He was elected
to the state senate in 1890, and in 1892
he was chosen to the Fifty-second con-
greSs, and was reelected with con-
stantly increasing majorities in 1894
and 1896. Mr.. Tawney Is g. member
Of the most important committee Of the
house, the committee on ways and
means, and took a prominent part in
the work of that committee in framing
the Dingley bill and other important
revenue legislation.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1898-10-27
J. T. M'CLEARY,

SECOND CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT.
James T. McCleary Of Mankato was
born British subject at Ingersoll,
Ontario, Feb. s, 1853, and was edu-
Gated in the high school at Ingersoll
and at McGill university. He taught
some years in Wisconsin, being for
two years superintendent of the
schools Of Pierce county. In 1881 he
resigned to become state institute con-
ductor in Minnesota and professor Of
history and political science in the
state normal school at Mankato, a po-
sition he occupied until June, 1892,
when he received his first nomination
for congress. He conducted institutes
during this period in half dozen diff
ferent states, and in 1888 published
''Studies in Civics," following it in
1894, while member Of congress, with
q Manual Of Civics," both of which
are used in the best schools of the
country. In 1891 he was chosen presi-
dent of the Minnesota Educational as
ISOLATION. He is now serving his third
term in congress. Congressman Nc
Cleary is recognized In congress and
out Of it as q master Of the currency
question. IIe is member and q
leader Of the committee on banking
and currency Of the house, and chair
man Of the committee of the Repub-
lican congressional committee which
had charge Of the literature of the
present campaign.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1898-10-27
CHARLES 1. LEWIS,
FOR ASSOCIATE JUSTICE SUPREME
COURT,

FOR ASSOCIATE JUSTICE SUPREME
COURT.
Judge Lewis is another candidate for
the supreme bench who will bring ripe
experience from the district bench, as
he was appointed Judge of the Eleventh
judicial district in 1893, and year lat
er was elected to succeed himself. Be-
fore the close Of his term he resigned
his position to re-engage in active law
practice, forming a partnership with
J. L. Washburn Of Duluth.
Mr.. Lewis was born forty-five years
ago on farm near Ottawa. La Sale
county, Ill. He obtained his education
at the Chicago university and later at
Oberlin college. He read law in Chi
cago and was admitted to the bar in
1879. He located at Fergus Falls, this
state, in 1880, and took up the practice
of the profession. He was elected coun-
ty attorney Of Otter Tail county and
served in that capacity from 1884 to
1889. In 1891 Mr.. Lewis removed to
Duluth, where he continued in his legal
work. The Republican state convention
desired to give the northern portion Of
the state due recognition and rendered
Mr.. Lewis the nomination for the su-
preme bench, satisfied that his attain
ments and qualifications are such as to
fill every one of the exacting require
mer1tS Of the high nOSition tn which no
aspires.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1898-10-27
LOREN Fletcher,

FIFTH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT.
Loren Fletcher of Minneapolis 10 q
native Of Maine, born at Mount ver>
non April 10, 1888. He received his
education in the Maine public schools
and Maine Wesleyan seminary. In
1853 he removed to Bangor, where hs
engaged in mercantile pursuits, and In
1856 to Minneapolis, where he has
since resided. He has been engaged
largely In the manufacture Of lumber
and flour. In 1872 he was elected to
the legislature, and was reelected for
seven consecutive terms. The last
three terms he was speaker Of the
house, and so enviable record did hs
make in this capacity that tho last tinp
he was chosen unanimously, by al
parties represented In the house. His
congressional service commenced IN
1892, and he has been twice reelected.
In congress he has been very success.
full in securing legislation for his Inn
mediate constituency and for the state
at large. He is an indefatigabls
worker, and his long legislative expert
ence made him from the very outset
of his congressional term one Of the
most valuable members Of the Mime
sofa delegation.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1898-10-27
JOEL P. HEATWOLE,

THIRD CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT,
Joel P. Heatwole Of Northf1eld is
Hoosier by birth, having been born at
Waterford, Ind, Aug. q, 1856. He
early learned the printers trade, and
since 1876 has been identified with
newspaper work. He published sew
eral papers in Indiana and Minnesota,
finally becoming editor and publisher
Of the Northfeld News. He has
always been prominent in the news
paper fraternity Of the state, and In
1887 and 1888 he was honored by cleo
tons to the presidency Of the Mime
sofa Editorial Association. Always
active in politics, he served first as
secretary and later as chairman Of the
Republican state central committee. In
1888 he was a delegate at large to the
Republican national convention at Chi
cago. In 1894 Mr.. Heatwole was first
elected to congress from the third dis
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1898-10-27
FRANK M. EDDY,
SEVENTH CONGRESSIONAL DIE.
TRICT.

Frank M. Eddy Of Glenwood is tho
first representative of Minnesota in
congress born within the borders Of
the state. His birth place was in
Pleasant Grove, Olmsted county,
April 1, 1856. His childhood was
spent in Iowa and Minnesota, and in
1867 he first resided In Pope county.
In 1874 he returned to Olmste8
county and attended school there for
four years, working in brick yard
during vacations in order to earn
money to pay the expenses of his
schooling. He taught school in Fill
more county and in Renville county,
In the winter Of 1870 he returned to
Pope county, where he continued to
teach for three years. In 1888 he en-
tered the employ Of the Northern Pa
cific railroad as a ''cruiser" or exam
liner of lands. His political career BE-
gan In 1884, when he was elected clerk
Of courts Of Pope county, a position
he held until he was elected to con-
gress in 1894. He was also during
this period court reporter Of the Sir
tenth judicial district. The Seventh
district was supposed to be almost
hopelessly Populist when Mr.. Eddy
accepted the nomination for congress
in 1894, but his vigorous campaign
and his personal popularity gave him
a majority of over 700, and in his SEQ
Ond campaign he was elected by morn
than 1000.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1898-10-27
Of the originators Of the North Ameri.
nom 1Nn1oo11.orh oor,,norv

Of the originators Of the North Ameri.
can Telegraph company.
Mr.. Eustis at the present writing H.
in splendid condition Of health, his
physical infirmities having been over
come by careful treatment and an Iron
will. His manners are cordial, his
temper enthusiastic and his bearing
almost courtly. He is a splendid con-
versationalist, who leaves behind him
only pleasant recollections. In politics
he is an ardent Republican, and was a
firm supporter Of James G.. Blaine. He
was delegate to the Republican Ma
tional convention Of 1892. In Novem-
Der Of the same year he was elected
mayor of Minneapolis, holding the Of.
fee two years, during which time he
inaugurated many new and striking
reforms.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1898-10-27
FREDERICK c. STEVENS,

FOURTH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT.
Frederick O. Stevens Of st. Paul was
born in Boston Jan. 1, 1851, but carly
removed to Rockland, Me-, where hs
was educated in the public schools. In
1881 he was graduated from Bowdoin
college, and in 1884 from the law
school Of the University Of Iowa. In
the latter year he was admitted to tho
bar, and commenced tho practice az
law in st. Paul. He at once identified
himself with the Republican party
in st. Paul, and was active in its or
ganization which redeemed tho city
and county from Democracy. In 1853
he was chosen member Of the house
Of representatives of the state, and re.
elected in 1890. From 1891 to 1895 he
was secretary Of the State League Of
Republican clubs. In 1895 he was
given the Republican congressional
nomination, and won his election by
a majority Of upwards Of 10000 votes
from a fusion candidate.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1898-10-27
HON. DARIUS F. REESE,
CANDIDATE FOR CLERK OF 30.
PREME COURT.

PREME COURT.
Hon. Darius f. Reese, who is nomi-
mated for second term as clerk of the
supreme court, is one of the best known
Republicans in the state, because of
his enthusiastic and successful work
for the party during the past ten years.
Mr.. Reese is a lawyer by profession,
having been admitted to the bar OF the
State of Illinois in 1880, and beginning
practice at Lewiston, in that state.
Three years later he removed to st.
Paul, and continued his law practice.
He is 4 native Of the State Of Illinois,
born on farm near Bernadotte, in
Fulton county, in 1855. He attended
the common schools of his district, and
when seventeen years Of age began
teaching school in order to secure
means to gain collegiate education.
He took a three years. course of study
at Hedding college, studied law, and
was admitted to the bar as above stat
ed. His first notable political work in
this state was in 1888, when he became
an important factor in the organized
effort that turned st. Paul into the Re-
publican column. After years Of active
work for the party he was rewarded In
1894 by nomination and election for
clerk Of the supreme court, to which he
was elected by plurality Of $500
votes over his Democratic competitor.
Another term for the same office is the
reward which his party desire to be-
stow for efficient work and close apph-
cation to duties, and Mr.. Reese will
again carry the election through merit
and his great personal popularity.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1898-10-27
JOHN A. LOVELY,
FOR ASSOCIATE JUSTICE SUPREME
COURT

FOR ASSOCIATE JUSTICE SUPREME
COURT.
Mr.. Lovely Is one Of the best known
members of the legal fraternity Of Min
nesota, and was given the nomination
as candidate for associate justice of
the supreme court with great enthusi-
assn. He comes from sturdy Revolu-
tionary stock among the green hills of
Vermont, having been born at Burling-
ton Nov. Is, 1S43. Like most of our
successful and prominent Western men.
his early education was the result Of
personal sacrifices and Industrious ef-
forts to obtain means therefor. Mr..
Lovely came West at the age Of nine
teen years, locating at Milwaukee,
where after two years residence he was
admitted to the bar of Wisconsin, and
later for three years practiced his pro-
fession at Watertown in that state,
thence removing to Minnesota and To-
eating at Albert Lea, where he has
since resided, during a period of over
thirty years, except for two years when
his business required his location in st.
Paul.
Mr.. Lovely served as county attorney
for Freeborn county for several terms,
and for four years, from 1885 to 1890,
he was president of the State Bar AS
ISOLATION of this state. He is widely
known throughout the state as a jurist
and eloquent advocate. He has had a
very large practice, both in the city and
county courts, as we'll as in the state
and federal supreme courts. He has
been unusually successful in cases
against corporations, and has been es-
pecially active in many suits which
have secured for railroad employees
their rights and protection for life and
limb. There is hardly volume Of the
reports Of cases decided by the supreme
court Of Minnesota for the last twenty.
five years where the result Of his labors
are not to be found. Among the many
cases Of this character is one tried be-
fore Ramsey county court and jury
where Mr.. Lovely recovered for rail-
road engineer injured in collision, the
substantial sum Of $4,000, the largest
verdict ever recovered for a railroad
employs In the United States.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1898-10-27

The Republican state convention, In
according to Mr.. Douglas the nomina-
ton for attorney general, was fully ad-
vised: as to his capabilities, realizing
that he will bring to the Office the ripe
experiences Of years of application to
the intricacies Of his honorable profess
sion, and knowing his competency to
deal with the important questions that
must necessarily come before him in
the discharge Of his duties.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1898-10-27

trict, overcoming a tremendous Demo
cratic majority in 4 naturally Demo
cratic district. In 1895 he increased
his majority IN the face Of a fusion Of
the opposition. He is 4 member Of
the house committee ON foreign af-
fairs, and had no little part In shaping
the policy Of the nation In tho recent
foreign complications.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1898-10-27
HON. WALLACE B. DOUGLAS,
CANDIDATE FOR ATTORNEY GEN
ER.AL,

CANDIDATE FOR ATTORNEY GEN.
ERAL.
Hon. Wallace B. Douglas, who is the
Republican candidate for attorney gen.
eral, is best known by his record as a
member Of the legislature during the
sessions Of 1S95-97, when he served In
the house. His present nomination 10
in the line Of successive promotions, for
he has previously served as attorney
for the city Of Moorhead, and later
held the county attorneyship for Clay
county.
Mr.. Douglas is a native Of the state
Of New York, born in Lewis county in
1852. He is a graduate Of the Univer-
sity of Michigan, practiced law in Chi
cago from 1875 to 1888, when he re-
moved to Minnesota, locating at Moor
head, where he has since praciced his
profession. Mr.. Douglas abilities were
recognized by his townspeople in max
ing him city attorney position he held
for five years, when he was elected
county attorney Of Clay county, hold
ing this position for a period of six
years. At the expiration Of his term he
was chosen to represent the Fiftieth
district in the legislature of the state
for the session Of 1895, succeeding him
self in the next assembly. AS mem
Der of the legislature Mr.. Douglas stood
for the best interests Of Minnesota and
made hosts Of friends for himself all
over the state. p. e.. r
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1898-10-27
HON. ROBERT c. DUNN,
CANDIDATE FOR STATE AUDITOR

Hon. r. G. Dunn has been in public
Office in his town, his county, his legis-
lative district, and in this state for a
period Of twenty years, and in his re-
nomination for return to the Office Of
state auditor he rests solely upon his
official record as servant Of the peo-
pie, and well may he do 80.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1898-10-27
HON. ALBERT BERG,
CANDIDATE FOR SECRETARY OF
STATE.

Albert Berg is another example Of the
American boy, who, unaided save by
his own determination, makes his way
to the front and wins the esteem and
confidence Of the people. Twice has he
been returned to the high position of
secretary Of state, and again has he
been placed In nomination for the
same office by the Republicans of the
state. An American boy because born
on American soil, he Is the son of
sturdy Swedish parents. He is also 4
native Of our own State of Minnesota,
having been born at Centre City in Chi
sage county, June 25, 1861. His father
was Mr.. Jonas Berg, whose patriotism
was shown by his enlistment in the
Union army during the War Of the Re-
bellion, in which service he gave his
life. In honor Of his worthy sire and
his service in the Third Minnesota VOL
unteer infantry, Albert Berg has been
given the exclusive distinction of hon.
orary membership in the regimental as
ISOLATION existing since the war.
After attending the common schools
Of his county, Albert Berg went to
Carleton college at Mortified, remain
ing two years, thence going to Gustav
us Adolphus college at st. Peter for
three years. During the next four
years he was employed by Major Ed
wards on the Fargo Argus, doing po-
ntical work In the Northwestern States.
In 1885 he was elected register of
deeds for Chisago county, and was re-
elected in 1888, serving for four years.
An expert in official work. and possess
Ing a remarkably retentive memory,
he could give without reference to the
records an abstract Of nearly all the
land titles in his county. This expe-
rience ripened him for the duties Of
secretary Of state, which he has so ably
performed.
In 1892 he was a delegate from this
state to the national Republican con-
vention, and the same year he was a
formidable candidate for the position
which came to him two years later.
The best work of Mr.. Berg during his
P1CSCuI IC1" VI OAlCc WAS LILO SLdI6
census of June 1, 1895. With an ap-
preparation far too limited he sue
ceeded in giving the state the best,
most complete and comprehensive cen
sus yet produced, and which has at
tracted favorable comment at home and
abroad. Mr.. Berg is a member of the
Lutheran church, belongs to the frater-
nifty Of Masons, Elks, Knights of Py-
thias, and other societies. He is per-
sonally most affable gentleman, one
who delights to meet his constituents
In an open manner, and who, without
allowing the duties of his office to be
neglected, has shown his personal
qualities by the host of friends he has
made during his residence in the CAPT.
tai city. Ae vote winner it may be
mentioned that in the election Of 1894
he received 4,758 more votes than Mel
son for governor, and ran ahead of the
highest vote for any state officer by
1,721, while his majority was 1,72O
more than that Of any other state
officer. In the election Of 1896 Mr.. Berg
defeated the Democratic-P opulist fus-
ion candidate by lead Of d, 752 votes,
and his plurality was 49, AS.