The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-02-21
kIEFER CALLED AGAIN
READY STILL HANGING
FIRE
WILSON ON HEATWOLE's TRAIL
Red Wing Man VIII Make q Try to
Get the Third District Nomination
Fifth Ward Republicans Have a
Block Aid. Reeves Indorse-


Filth ward Republicans have a
Lively Time Over an Attempt to
Block Aid. Reeves Indorse-
ment.
That long expected report of the grand
jury, which was once rendered to the
court last month, but returned by the
court to the inquisitorial body until it
could complete It's work, and which many
expected would deal in sensational terms
with the policy Of the mayor in the treat
ment of certain social evils then rampant
in the community, was still further de-
1ayed yesterday, this time by the mayor
himself.
The grand jury finished its labors about
8 o'clock, and then, having disposed Of the
waiting Jail cases, received word from
the mayor that he desired to communi-
cate certain matters to the jury.
He was admitted to the room, where he
remained until the hour of adjournment.
1t is expected that the report of the
grand jury will be presented today, but
seemingly credible report is to the effect
that 1t Will not be sensational in Its char
acter at all.
Quite little opposition to Joel Heat
wole's reelection to congress is develop
ing in the ranks of his own party, and
there is a strong movement on the part
Of the friends of Frank NJ. Wilson, Of Red
Wing, to press him into the race. SO
strong, indeed has the pressure been that
1t was stated yesterday that Mr.. Wilson
had consented to enter the lists against
the Mortified editor, and, as the dis
satisfaction with Heaitwole Is said to have
seriously undermined his strength in his
constituency, the fight ought to be an
interesting one from now on.
Mr.. Wilson is an attorney. able and
eloquent, and a fine campaigner, well
as very popular among his neighbors.
The Republican city and county organ
ization will meet tonight at the Lincoln
club rooms to perfect It's organization,
fill vacancies in the precinct represen-
tation and fix the date and location for
the spring convention. 1t is predicted
that the convention will be held March ~.
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The frequent mention Of the name Of
John B. Covington in connection with
the aldermanic representation OF the
Fourth ward, on the Democratic ticket
this spring, led Mr.. Covington to MAKE
the following statement of his position
yesterday:
81 have been approached by prominent
Democrats from all parts of the ward
urging me to make the race. representa-
tiyes Of the different committees In the
ward have also expressed the same wish,
but 1t is hard for me at this time to de-
eide. However, IL, at the convention, the
delegates think am the strongest man
and chose to select me, l might consloer
II more favorably. The nomination Will
have TO come to me unanimously"
The Peoples party city committee met
at Assembly hall last evening to discuss
plans for the spring campaign. 1t was
decided to nominate party tlcket' 50
far as it was deemed advisable, irrespec-
tive Of the other parties. The People
party will not according to the commit
tee, indorse the candidates of any other
party, No candidates were considered at
the meeting The committee wishes all
members of the Peoples party who may
wish to serve as election judges to hand
their names to the committee. 1t was
decided to establish headquarters at
room SO, Court block. Arrangements were
made to have a recently prepared ad-
dress, setting forth the present attitude
of the Peoples party, printed and dis
tributed.
The Republican precinct chairmen and
committeeman met last evening at e. ..
P. s. hall. and at the insti-
CATION Of the followers of Aid Reeves
for the mayoralty adjourned without TAX
ing any action on the question. The os-
tensible purpose Of the meeting was to
fill the vacancies In the ward organiza-
ton. and this the precinct ehairmen were
authorized to do.
Ward Chairman Albert Tomasek pre-
sided, and among the workers present
were: Steve Pfcha, Horace Bigelow
Charles R. Parker, John F. Selb. B. Zfm-
norman, D. c. Murray, Joseph Menshek,
Joseph Sladik, Henry Mandehr, Charles
Reichow, Assemblyman Denny. F. A.
Krch, Louis Schultz and Charles Passa-
want, The subject Of the mayoralty was
avoided. although one of the anti
Reeves men tried to bring 1t up just be-
fore adjournment The Reeves motion to
adjourn carried by vote Of 80 to 8.
During the meeting addresses were
made by Horace Bigelow and Renville
Chinook The precinct chairmen were
authorized to present q list Of eligibles
for Judges of election. and designate the
polling places.
An evening paper announces that w.
8. McClenahan, Of Brainerd, has desert
ed the Democratic party. AS Mr.. Nc
Clenahan admits In his interview that he
deserted the party four years ago. for
some time mast at least he has been