The Saint Paul globe., 1899-01-18
Rush STILL KEEPS UP
GOV. LIND STILL BUSY RECEIVING
BOTH INDIVIDUALS AND
DELEGATIONS
GRAIN INSPECTION JOBS
1t Is Understood the Governor Be-
lieves Those Who inspected the
Grain Into Elevators Should In
spect 1t Out, So ThereH Be No
Changes at Present-Lamph phe ere
for SOIdiers' Home Commandant.

for SOIdiers' Home Commandant,
The number of individuals and dele
cations desiring g. word with Gov.
Lind show no decrease and the execu-
tive rooms at the capitol are still
crowded daily. 1t Is understood that
the demand is now mainly for minor
positions. especially those in the state
grain department. There are more of
these positions that in a general shake
UP would be open than any other de-
partment. The rumor that changes
might be expected to be made almost
any time has occasioned some Of the
rush.
1t was understood some weeks ago
however that Gov. Lind held the idea
that the men who inspected the grain
into the elevators are the men who
should inspect it out of them. At
least that Is the impression Of some
Of the gentlemen close to the governor,
and 1t is not considered at all probable
that Gov. Lind changed his mind on
the subject. So that no man who
wants to file his application for posi-
t1on in that department or supplement
his application with a personal call
need feel that there is any hurry about
it, for 1t will be some weeks before any
changes will be made.
SOME OTHER PLACES.
Speaking Of Red River valley inter
ests. developments regarding the can
didacy of George N. Lamphere, Of the
Moorhead News, who has been promi-
nently talked of from the start, es-
pec1ally for the labor department, indi-
cate that he is being grcomed for a
sit" at the Minnehaha Soldiers home.
Maj. HOtchkiss, of Preston, has been
understood to be in line for that place,
commandant of the home, but it is
said that the governor has something
else for the venerable editor of the
National Republican
The home appointment Is, of course,
made by the Soldiers home board,
which 1T is expected will shortly be
under control of Gov. Linds political
friends, though just now Republican.
The terms Of Capt. Henry A. Castle
| and Director Gilman soon expire and
appointments in their places will give
the opposition the necessary majority,
and enable Gov. Lind to carry out a
cherished plan for thorough over
hauling and reforming Of the home
management. 1t is understood that for
the board part Of the work, Gov. Lind
will look to Hon. John Day Smith, who
is to be asked to serve. 1t Is believed
that Mr.. Lamphere would fill the bill
for a thorough-going, conscientious
commandant. Should he be selected it
is believed it would take in some mem
bers Of Minneapolis Old Soldiers Anti
Eustis club, in the subordinate posi-
tlons, including post Quartermaster,
board secretary, etc. Some good posi-
ton in that connection is believed to
be awaiting the president of that club.
e. c. Allen
IN THE INTEREST OF PEACE.
The minority caucus yesterday morn
ing was breezy, but brief, the Pop
ulists, by a majority of Towne forces
In the Democratic branch, obtaining a
majority of one vote, with twenty-nine
senators and representatives present.
The theory on which the friends of
Towne were SO insistent for his nom
1natlon was that in the event of Gov.
Lind ever being called upon to ap-
point successor to Senator Davis.
the expression Of the legislative eau
Gus would perhaps have some weight.
Some Of the Democratic legislators
signified an unwillingness to abide by
the decision of the majority of the mi
nority, but they were prevailed upon
later to stand solidly in the interest
Of peace.
TOWNE APPRECIATES IT.
The news Of the nomination Of Mr..
Towne in caucus was sent him by Mad.
j. M. Bowler and G. 8. Garfield, who
received the following acknowledge
ment:
Washington. Jan. 17.-Your wire was the
nrst information had OF the senatorial eIec-
tion deeply appreciate the honor Extend
my acknowledgements to our united forces.
-"Chas. A. Towne."
POLITICAL NOTES.
1t Is said that George Lavaoue. of
Duluth, is likely to be the next execu-
tive agent of the state game and fish
commission.
The Peoples party state central COM
mittee will meet Feb. /, instead Of Jan.
70, as was announced yesterday