The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1899-02-23

Tor the purpose Of downing him, but
the comb inations have come to naught,
and why? Because Mr.. J Jacobson is.
always ), or nearly always, on the side
OF tight and Justice. At times Mr.
y GIBSON is a trife do1nineering, but
.lt Thu owing, in a great measure, to
the earnestness with which he cham
5piors the cause he advocates. I wish
some SOM OF Mr.. Jacobson's critics would
.giVzesa bill Of particulars point out a
single doodle bill that he has
favored, or single measure, in the in
terest Of the people that he has OPP
posed. He may not always be right,
but.he always believes he is right. He
is one OF the hardesG-w working members
insthe house. While, other members
are enjoying themselves he is busily
engaged in studying bills, gathering
data and consulting authorities. He
canalways be found in his seat while
theshouse is in session, and he never
negleets a meeting of a committee Of
which he is a member. II there were
more such honest, fearless, painstak-
ing mem bers as Mr.. jacobson the State
would be the gamer. - f.
Perhaps, there is no member in the
house who commands more respect and
attention than Hon. G. F: Staples, of
Dakota county. III He is. serving his
fourth consecutive term. That his
constituents appreciate his services is
evidenced by the: fact that he isre-
turned by an increased majority at
each succeeding election. And it
sshofI be borne IN mind that Mr..
sStap lles ii ID arden 3epnb can ipihile,
2tWo-thirds of his constituents are DEM
:ocrats. I must confess that I con-
ceived a violent prejudice against Mr..
Staples during the 1895 session. But
had 3misjudged the man.. Mr.. Staples
and Mr.. jacobson generally work to-
gether, although occasionally they
take opposite sides. For instance, Mr..
Staples favored the pig iron bounty
bill, while Mr.. Jacobson led the oppo-
.sition to that measure. Some of his
brother members regard Mr.. Staples
as slightly arrogant, and occasionally
he is dictatorial. But he is one of the
most conscientious men that ever sat
in a legislative hall, and he is as able
as he is conscientious. He is better
debater and more polite than Mr..
Jacobson. Mr.: Staples is an, indefa-
tigable worker and he has fathered
some of the best bills introduced this
session. G. F. Staples is a man who
Twill be heard from in the future.
/ I make particular mention of Messrs.
jacobson and Staples, because of their
long service and their, prominence in
the lower branch of the legislature,
and for the reason that several Of the
country newspapers have criticised
both Of them, Mr.. jacobson in
particular, rather severely, and
in my judgment, without cause.
But there are other bright
men in the house. The courtly
William III. Yale, of Winona, is a man
of excellent Judgment and good abili-
ties. He has served three terms in
the senate-1866, 1875 and l894-96-and
was lieutenant governor in 1869 and
l197l. Mr. Yale is level-headed and
conservative and probably the best
parliamentariani in the house. OWN.
nell, Of Minneapolis, is a we'll informed
man and ia good debater; but he is
Eultra-conservative an6 lis inclined tc
tEview measures from the standpoint o1
q corporation lawyer. Roberts Of Min
neapolis, 10 also . good talker and 8
useful member. Grondahl Of Good hue
Ecounty, is recognized as one of the
:Ehouse lenders; he likes to talk and
generally speaks effectively. 4 Cutter
son of Blue Earth, is making q good
sIrecord for himself this winter. Blu,
4 time and space prevent me from going
Iinto more personal details. Suffice i,
i to say that III addition to sthose already
mentioned there are at leastra score 8
s members who make their influence fell
J in the house; for instance, such mer
\ as Dunn and Hennessy 5of st. Paul
i Ferris and Stivers Of Brainerd, Foss o
Il Grant, Layborn Of Duluth, ON cal q
Big Stone, Winston Of Hennepin, AMI
4 lletteiof Mile Laos. Il. is not nee
essary for me TO mention Speakel