The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-06-28
Staples TURNED DOWN
WEST ST. PAUL STATESMAN RE
JECTED BY RAMSEY REPUB-
LICAN DELEGATION
HELD a CAUCUS YESTERDAY
Oar Reese Got Endorsement for Con-
ventiOn OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
Was Rather BeIIigerent
at Times.

ton took an emphatic crirnp in c. F
Staples railroad commissionership boom
at its caucus last night, and the West st.
Paul statesman failed to secure an en-
dorsement. Developments at the caucus
pointed definitely to the fact that Mr..
Staples was jobbed, and after the prom
Uses made to him the failure to take &C.
ton last night was a body blow An at
tempt to introduce his name in connec-
ton with the Endorsement for railroad
commissioner was promptly met by the
opposing faction, which put and carried
q motion for adjournment before any dis
cussion of the question could be secured.
The promptness with which the adjourn
ment was pulled off after the suggestion
Of Mr.. Staples name cleared away all
doubt and made it plain that for the
purposes of certain of the leaders he will
not do.
The caucus was marked by considera-
bic warmth and several times mutual re-
examinations between different members
became odoriferous. Great confusion
prevailed throughout, and the selection
of chairman was made only after a
mix-up. John F. Selb, as temporary
chairman, called the delegation to order
ard did the best he could to Secure
quiet. Three or four delegates were
on their feet at the same time and sew
eTal minutes pissed before the selection
of permanent chairman COulu be made.
F. c. Schilfmann was finally suggested
and seated after considerable WranglinS.
One of the important actions Of the
delegation was the passage of a motion
affecting the manner in which ward dele
cations are to vote in the convention To-
day where a contest develops. The
motion was put, and instantly Sam Low
enstcin was upon his feet with a violent
attack upon its provisions. He referred
to the convention of six years ago,
where attempts of individuals to cast
the vote Of their delegations caused
trouble, and predicted. several kinds of
misfortune if the measure prevailed. The
confusion at this point was extreme, and
Chairman Schiffmann nearly wore out
his gavel rapping for order. At last slf-
ficient quiet was obtained for vote, and
the motion, which was i'll the form Of d
resolution, was passed. 1t received q
majority vote, though facticn stood
out against it 1t was as follows:
Resolved, That where there may be a
contest in the convention, the chairman
of each ward delegation be instructed to
secure and give to the chairman OF the
Ramsey county delegation the vote Of his
delegation.
The matter of indorsipg a man for
craftsmanship of the conven ton was then
brought up. Eli S. Warner was named
and several other nominations followed
in rapid succession. The Oar Reese
crowd got together instantly, and the
name of the OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES was put
forward. United work carried it and
other nominees were forced to withdraw.
Mr.. Recess name was brought fOrH ard
on motion of Judge Schoonmaker, and
after remarks by Sam LOWenstein the
question was put to a vote. The Reese
faction won, and for the sake Of harmony
a motion to make the choice unanimous
was put through.
Mr.. Reese then gave thanks. He hoped
nobody had fallen into error in thinking
that he desired the honor. Not So 1t
had been forced upon him and he couldn'
refuse it. 81 haven't put myself forward
to secure the honor" he said. Around
the hotels this morning there was ten
dency towards forcing me to take the
craftsmanship, and the delegates from the
north, and then from the southern parts
of the state, desired it. Then the Ram
sey county delegation came forward, and
l couldn't refuse. 1 am glad that you
have 50 unanimously agreed upon my
self" he added, with suggestion of quiet
sarcasm.
After a few more remarks, Mr.. Reese
announced his steadfast belief that he
would be chairman of the convention, and
there was considerable bowling for the
space of five minutes.
The roll call Of ward chairmen show
ed Judge Shoemaker in command of the
delegation from the Second, T. c. Schiff-
mann for the Fourth, P J. Bigue for the
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R. Johnson for the Eighth, John Larson
for the Ninth, 4. c. Claussen for the
Eleventh, and C. r. Mckay for the coun-
try district.
The delegation framed up its choice of
members on the different convention COM
mittees and named Judge Schoonmaker
for the committee on credentials, j. S.
Vandiver for the committee ON resolu-
lions, and Eli S. Warner for the commit
tee on permanent organization.
The recommendation was made to the
delegation that the various ward repre-
sensations get together during the conven-
ton, enter the Auditorium early and Sc
cure seats in the same section, for the
purpose Of better promoting their inter
eSts F. c. Schiffmann inquired if any
delegates had not received their tickets
and that started a cry for badges. This
was taken up by number and intermit-
tenty, Tor the space of ten minutes, the
delegation amused itself by bowling for
labels. The matter was finally disposed
of by motion that badges be printed and
w. R. Johnson be made to pay the bill
This made matters serious for the county
auditor, and he made a frantic effort to
avoid the financial liability. The motion
prevailed, however, and johnson will foot
the bill.
Oar Reese made a play which may re-
suit in developments this morning, in pre-
senting a motion to the effect that the
delegation meet in Parlor c, 1f the Wind
scr hotel, at 10 o'clock. This, as he ex-
planned was for the purpose of "shap-
ing up things, and seeing what we want
to do" The motion carried and after the
hasty disposition of the effort to introduce
Mr.. Staples name the circus adjourned.
F. c. Schiffmann arrived home from
Philadelphia yesterday morning. having
escaped from the hospital in that CITY.
where he was confied by an incipient at
tack of diphtheria
Justice Mitchell's opinion, rendered YES
terday to c. T. Staples, is that inasmuch
as the provision for two-year term in
the railroad commission act of 1888 short
ened instead of heightened the term for
that place, and hence does not increase
the emoluments, there is no reason why
member of the legislature is not eligible
for two-year term.
At the Republican state convention at
the Auditorium today to nominate a state
ticket, unless there is an, unlocked for
change in the complexion of the gather