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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-04-13
HARDIN HOLDS BACK.
IL for weaver-sorry About HART
man and Wants Cummins.

10 for Weaver-SOrry About Harris
man and Wants Cummins.
Special to Times Republican.
Eldora. April 13.-The political situa-
ton n this vicinity seems to be very
much on the Rip Van Wrinkle order
The apparently have no interest in or
preference for any candidate so far as
can be learned from any expression.
This apathy is perhaps due not so much
to Indifference and lack of preference as
to a dislike to expressing themselves at
this time. 1t is we'll known fact that,
Judge Weaver is the unanimous choice
of this district for supreme judge and
there is = disposition on the part of the
l, aders to avoid all entanglements in
the gubernatorial contest One of the
brightest and shrewdest political OBJ
servers here says: THE policy of our
district should be to support the man
from Franklin county. because he is in.
our district. It's of no use for a man to-
try for a state Office unless he has the
solid backing Of his district" The per-
sonal preference of this man is for
Cummins. Not, as he says. because he
is an anti-railroad candidate. but be-
cause OF his ability ard fairness. He
says the talk of Cummins as ar anti
railroad candidate is the merest rot.
Mr. Cummins is found on the side of the
railroad in most of the railroad htiga-
tlon that centers at Des Nioines and this
week Mr.. Cummtns 10 defending lead
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-04-13
WRIGHT FAvoRs cUMMtNs.
Hartman Has Some Following in
Eastern Portion OF the County.


Special to Times Republican.
Clarion, April BIN the political field
everything is Very quiet in this locality
Folitics does not as yet appear to be
thought of to any great extent. AS far
as the writer can learn, and he sees men
from all over the county, the general
opinion seems to favor Cummins for
governor. OF course we have Hartman
for near neigflbor, and he has some
following in the eastern part of the
county Cummins was our choice for
senator and we would like to see him
governor and believe he will be. Judge
Weaver has a strong hold upon the vot-
ers of this county and they would like to
see him upon the supreme bench. AS
between Weaver and Hartman we
think the choice of the voters here
would be for Weaver. We hear no oth-
er candidates spoken of here but gov
ernor and judge. At this time I would
say that our delegates would go to the
state convention unnstructed.
County politics also do not Show
much life, but will in due season. A
treasurer is to be elected and a warm
fight is expected over the nomination.
No one has announced himself as a
candidates as yet for any of the county
offices. The superintendent of schools
is democrat and strong effort will be
made to put republican in his place.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-04-13
mitchell FOR cUMMINs.
Fourth District comfy with Wen
Defined Preferences.

Special to Times Republican.
Usage, April 13.-The political situa-
zion in Mitchell county, especially on the
Governorship. can be summed up briefly.
There is a very strong sentiment in ia
yor of Cu,nmns. He is certain to re-
ceive the ten votes of this county at the
iieXt state convention. For lieutenant
governor this county will very likely
give its vote to Hon. H. W. Illemme, OF
Winneshiek, as both counties are IL the
Fourth district.
This county is the home of State SUI
perintendent Barrett and we are loyal
to his cause. The custom has been to
give that officer a third term and the
trend of political winds indicate that
Barrett will be accorded the same treat
ment; therefore he is free from political
combinations.
There is nothing of genera interest in
local politics. The report sent out from
Des Moines by sensational CORE
spondent that Senator James A. Smith,
of Usage, was candidate for congress,
has no foundation. When the time
comes Mr.. Smith and this county will
be found giving a most loyal support TO
MIR. Haugen for another term
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-04-13
IN TREWIN,s BAND WAGON.
ee Will II cad the Procession
fortbe Lansing Man.
Special to Tines-Republican.


Special to Times Republican.
Waukon, April 1S.-The political OUT
look in Allamakee county at present
would not lead one to think that we had
an over abundance of Office seekers. The
announcement of the candidacy of Hon.
j. H. Trewin of Lansing for governor
has been formally made by his home pa
per, and by this time is state news. This
county will, of course, march at the
head of his political procession and car
ny his banner. using every honorable
means to make him Iowa's next COVER
nor. 1t goes without saying that the.
Fourth district will be solid for him, as
he is held in high esteem thruout the
district.
For member of the legislature there
will be no opposition to the present in
cumbent, Hon. D. H. Bowen, who 90
honorably filled the position of speaker
Of the house during the last session OF
the legislature.
AS to the minor offices there has been
TO stir, and in all proba bility there Will
be great sramble for Office, but the
county can be relied on to roll up the
usual large republican majority.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-04-13
IN WORTH COUNTY.
Sentiment for Cumnins Klemme
Trevvin and Barrett.

Trewin and Barrett.
Special to Times Republican
Northwood, April 1.-THE political
crop is somewhat backward in Worth
county the people generally being rath-
er more Interested in spring work than
In state politics. When it warns up, as
1t soon Will, the republicans of this sec
ton may find themselves somewhat en-
barrassed by the multiplicity OF inter-
ests and of candidates.; as the claims OF
Barrett, Trewin, and Klemme are liable
TO conflict. Neighborly feeling and per-
sonal liking MAKE the people Of Worth
take kindly TO the candidacy of Hon. r.
G. Barrett. Mr., Trewin, too. has friends
who recognize his good ability; and Mr..
'Klemme, candidate for lieutenant gov
ernor, has been going thru the district
feeling the public pulse and trying, ap-
parently with pretty good effect, to
makeit beat in unison with his own.
With the understa nding that If Trewin
is successful Klemme's name will not be
presented. it is quite likely that both
gentlemen may be accorded the usual
courtesy" This is Congressman Haug-
ems home county, and his interests are
apt to be considered and safe-guarded.
Editor Perkins would have some follow
ing here, but it is considered that he is
being back-fired in his own district.
Foster lived here for years and may be
presumed to have friends who regard
him as good Teller. with ana tomical
fitness to fill the governors chair. but
his candidacy is regarded as a joke. and
a pretty poor one. The people of this
section want the governor of Iowa to
be a man of ability and sincerity. There
is not a shadow of doubt that the per-
sonal sentiment of majority OF those
who are usually active in politics is
warmly in favor of Hon. A. B. Cum
Mrs
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-04-13
FAYETTE NOT RIPE.
WIN Likely Give Its Delegation to
Trewtn.

Trew1n.
Special to Times Republican.
Oelwein, April 1s.-The political OUT
look in Fayette county does not present
any interesting phases as yet. The in
PRODUCTION Of Trewin into the canvas
for the nomination for governor has
changed, to some extent, at least, the
sentiment previously existing, for no
have been in many bosoms for Cum
Minis, Trewin commands the esteem and
respect of a Very large following of
those Who take an active interest in the
policies of the state. The reasons for
this, one does not have to-. look far to
find, for, having been in the sams SEN
atorial district for a number of years,
and being man of many qualifications
he has CONF to be considered as safe
man to tie8to. For judge of the supreme
court Hon. S. NJ. Weaver, of Iowa Falls.
Will command a number of votes. Many
think that ne should have had the nom
inatien two years ago. For the other
offices no particular sentiment has
arisen, nor is it evident that there will
be very much thought given to it. The
question of representative is one that
Very likely Will command more atten-
ton than a passing notice in Oelwein,
as it is probable this city will have a
candidate for that position in the per-
son of w. e. Ingersol 1t is early yet
TO make positive predictions along these
lines. but surface indications point to
the above statements as being the prob
able course event { Mill take
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-04-13

the nomination. The action of the SOL
diers in this county will depend largely
upon the candidates and the majority
Of them will doubtless be for Conger in
case Palmer is not a candidate.
AS vet very little interest has been
manifested in local politics.. L. L. Nc
Clurkin. Of Morning Sun, is the only
candidate for representative and he is
very likely to be nominated without OPP
position. The senatorial district, COM
posed of Muscatine and Louisa counties,
Will elect a senator to succeed Titus
There are two candidates from this
county, F. NJ. NIolsberry and r. j. Rea-
ney, of Columbus Junction. AS the
aominee is practically conceded to Lou
isa county, one of these gentlemen Will
likely represent this district in the next
state senate. r.. j. Reaney is a lumber
man, while Mr.. Molsberry is promi-
rent attorney at-law. and has served
',he county in the capacity of county at
torney Either gentlemen would repre-
sent the district in creditable manner.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-04-13
CLINTON WANTS BRANr.
Fnvors Cummins in tho Gub-
ernatorinl Race.


Special to Times-Republ;can
Clinton, April MISUNDERSTANDING
thefact that Iowa isito elect governor
this year. there is but little political dis
cussicnheard in this county. So far the
only candidate for the office of governor
;hat hassvislted this city is John Her
riott. He spent a day in Clinton and.
called on many of the leading politi-
clans. While many here admire some of
the qualities of Mr.. Herriott, he really
has but little strength here. Clinton
county will undoubtedly be for Cum
Minis, altho he seems to have lost some
of the strength he showed during the
senatorial contest. Many of the older
republicans, and especially a number Of
the old veterans, are not as friendly to
Cummins as they might be. They think
Cummins should have kept out of the
contest this year. on account of the sup
port given him for the office of senator.
They think they have done enough for
should have stood aside and thereby
bring harmony to the party.
Mr. Perkins has but slight acquaint-
ance here yet he has many friends in
Clinton county. The other candidates
idS Z put lew peTSoldl lTleHus IN Cunton
county and are not discussed to any ex-
tent.
For lieutenant governor, David Brant
Will have the solid support of the coun-l
tv. Since assuming the duties of editor
of the Herald he has done big service
for the party in this county and every
honorable effort Will be made to secure
his nomination.
For state senator the name of Mayor
George D. McDaid has been mentioned
by the republicans. No names have
been proposed for the Office Of represen-
tative
The democrats will renominate Sena-
tor Wilson and Will probably nominate
Hon. Frank P. h1cGinn. the present
representative from this county. For
the other representative IL. E. Wills
name has been mentioned
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-04-13
cHlcKAsAw FOR TREw1N,
Unanimous for Barrett and
strictly Antt-Cummins.

Special to Times Republican.
New Hampton. April 13.-The politics
of Chicasaw county are not up in the
air It the present time yet considerable
Thought is heirg given in a quiet way
TO the, state candidates. This county is
With the Fourth district and will, with
cut doubt, give its support to Senator
Trewin for governor, a former resident
OF this county, and his final straight
forward announcement was received
with pleasure by the party leaders here
Richard c. Barrett is the unanimous
choice for superintendent of public in
struction Yet it is not thought that his
candidacy. VIII in aAs way interior with
that of Senator Trewins Attic Trewin
has practically only announced himself.
II IS thought here that he now has an
even chance for the nomination.
One thing is absolutely certain. and
that is that this county is strictly am
ti-Cummins and there is nothing that
can be brought TO bear here that would
change ii. AS to the other state officers
there is, at the present time, no interest
taken in them. as the party leaders
deem it too early to pledge themselves.
but will devote their entire energy to
furtherlng the candidacy of Trswin.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-04-13
FOR HARTMAN FIRST.
Bremer County for Cummins in Case
hartman Could Not Win Out,

Bremen County Tor Cummlne in Case
hartman Could Not Win Out.
Special to Times-Republican
Waverly. April l3.-Bremer county is
one of the counties that continues to
run politics on the convention plan.
Hence the political pot does not boil at
as early a date as 1t does in the primary
counties. However, the late spring cleo
'tion in Waver!y and the towns has STIR
red up some interest in the county and
state politics and there seems 10 be
more than the usual disposition on the
part of the rank and file of the party to
exercise its prerogative of making IA
choice for the republicans of this county
of a candidate for governor. Bremen
county has always been regarded as one
of the strongholds of the predominant
faction of the republican party and the
leaders of the party in this county have
received their full share of rewards for
their fidelity.
1t is very apparent however that, this
year, there will be a difference Of senti-
mept among the republicans Of this
county. 1t would seem that the first
choice of party here would be their
Eneighbor. Senator Hartman but in the
event that mis- nomination should be i'm
possible 1t is very apparent that Mr..
Cummins will receive some enthusiastic
local support. United States Marshal.
Edward Knott, who has already served
lii that capacity for eight years. is a
candidate for reappointment, and what
effect that may have on Bremer's action
in the gubernatorial campaign is yet
unknown Whether the absolute loyal
ty to ilis interests that the republicans
|of Bremen county have shown hereto
fore will be granted him still remains
to be demonstrated.
Representative Sweet will probably
receive the denominations, and Il is anti
'cipated that he will make . very, active
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-04-13
gnrnng 5larslltnl 3ua saurdap priI H. 1901

ing railroad before the federal court at
Cedar Rapids. 1t is believed that ma
jority of the voters of this county are
favorable to Mr.. Cummins. altho there
is a considerable temperance element
here which will oppose him.
1t now seems certain that Senator Joe
Wallace will have no opposition for re-.
nomination. A convention of delegates
representing the mutual telephone lines
centering here was held at the court
house Wednesday. After considerable
discussion the meeting adjourned with
cut definite action. There was a kick
made by some of the delegates against
allowing citizens of towns to use the
lines without remuneration. Another
meeting has been called for the Goth of
this month when it is believed more
harmony will prevail and an organiza-
ton will be affected.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-04-13

convention the delegation from this
county will stand by him, II not, they
will divide between the three candidates
above mentioned. The senatorial fight
in this district is becoming interesting.
Under the rule established Floyd coun-
ty will be entitled to name the senator
from the Floyd Chickasaw district.
Hon. q. c. spaulding, of Marble Rock.
is making an active canvass and seems
to be gaining strength daily among the
farmers. The other names mentioned
are Hon. w. b Towner and George r..
May. For representative many names
are mentioned but no pronounced candd-
dates are yet in the field. George
Pringle, Of Pleasant Grove, and George
Dunkleburg, of Rockford, are men-
toned most frequently. Candidates for
county Office are still in the back
ground,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-04-13
ELACKHAWK INACTIVE.
General sentiment Favors Hartman,
With Cummins as Second Choice.

Special to TimeS-Republican
Waterloo, April 14.-Political affairs
in thiscounty have not yet assumed any
marked activity. The sentiment OF
Blackhawk republicans is practically
unanimous in favor of giving loyal sup-
port TO Senator W. r.. Hartman Of
Hampton, and SO long as he is a poten-
5tial factor in the contest he will have
the support of the delegation. Black
hawk county is under many obligations
to the republicans of Franklin county.
Should untoward circumstances or po-
litical combinations place the republi-
can nomination beyond the. reach of
Senator Hartman Blackhawk delegates
and republicans would be pleased to
support as second choice Hen a. b.
sCummins. He has strong friends and
enthusiastic supporters in every quar-
tel, of the county, and were not loyalty
TO Third district candidate such an
existing obligation Mr.. Cummins would
no doubt carry aIlarse majority OF the
support of working republicans here
For legislative offices nominations
With unanimity will without doubt go
70 the present senator and representa-.
tive Senator o. b. Courtright was
elected last fall to serve this District
should an extra session of the legisa-
ture be called. He was named to sue
coed Hon. c. w. Mullan, after the lat
jters nomination for attorney general
Everybody In the republican party APP
preciates Senator Courtright,s fitness
for the place and he will be renominat-
ed for the full term without dissent
ing voice in the convention. His election
VIII be Utmost a IMAM; t1n,,s Jo.prae,e,,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-04-13
COMPLICATED IN cERRo GoRDo.
Has Political Debts to Pay ana An1-
ious to Contract Others.

Has Political Debts to Pay and Anx.
ious to Contract Others.
Special to Times Republican.
Mason City, April ls.-This county is
in rather peculiar condition, politically
speaking, at this time. Cerro Gordo has
several very available candidates for
senator of the Forty third district and
they would like very much to help Sc
cure the governorship for Senator Har-
riman, of Franklin. but the announces
ment of Senator TrewiE, of Lansing has
l,ut quietus on these schemes and the
county Will remain loyal to Mr.. Trewin
and give him hearty support. 1t is quite
evident, also, that Mr.. Klemne. of Wiz
reshiek, will have the county for lieu-
tenant governor. AS a second choice for
governor. there is a division. The anti
Blythe faction in this city would be a
Unit for A. b. Cummins. The Blythe
clement seem to be supporting Harri-
man. Superintendent Barrett, of Mitcl-
ell. will secure the hearty support of the
entire Fourth district. Cerro Gordo has
the interests of Hon. John c. Sherwin,
how supreme judge. at stake and fair
Eess in the treatment of all candidates
outside the district will characterize the
action of the delegation. The local is
sue of predominance is the saloon. II
= Q Deaceable contest and ct this time
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-04-13
POLITICS IN NINETY COUNTIES
The TR Gathers Interesting Reports Of the Political Situation
Almost Every County in lowaGovernorshp Absorb the Ii
terest-Very Quiet in Many Countess Undercurrent
for Cummins s. Conger Awaited by Some
Other Candidates Strong Locally

In presenting the following report of
the political situation in nearly every
one of the ninety nine counties of Iowa
the editor realizes that he will be ac-
cused by some of packing the caucus in
favor of one candidate, but the feature
is purely news venture. The T.-R.
may argue on its EDITORIAL page for fa-
vorite candidates or issues but it is pri-
marily newspaper Its business Is
news publishing and its news reputa-
ton is of far more value to it than the
success of any candidate or of any
party Candidates may come and cam
didates may go but the T.-R. must go
on forever Self interest alone would
save 1t from committing the above sug-
gested offense.
In gathering these reports the T.-R.
used its own correspondents in every
county where 1t had one and in other
counties the leading republican news
papers We're called upon and responded
generously. IN tne nam the reports are
very fair and conservative, altho. of
course, the T-R. is at the mercy of the
correspondent in each case. However
the editor is greatly Indebted to these
scribes. strangers as they are in nearly
every instance, and sincerely hopes that
the events of life may at some time
offer him an opportunity to return the
courtesy to each and everyone.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-04-13
UNANIMOUS In JACKSON.
cummins ana Bran. Seem to Con,rol
the situation.


Special to Times Republican.
Maquoketa. April IS. jackson county
is one OF those counties where the polit-
ical pot does not begin toboil until about
time for the state convention. conse-
quently talk on state politics is not fire.
quent nor spirited at the present time.
and little can be learned Of the senti-
ment of the people. The politicians, Of
course. are having something to say
now and then and seem almost unani-
mously in favor of A. B. Cummins for
governor, at the same time having
nothing but praise and friendly feel
ing for the other candidates.. Being a
part of the Second district which is
naturally under great obligations to Mr..
Cumnlins, one could not expect Jackson
county to feel otherwise. Sid Foster has
lots of personal friends in this county
who would like to see him rewarded for
his excellent work for the party during
the many years he has given his time to
it's upbuilding. but they seem to think
that he has put in his request at the
wrong time and under the wrong condi-
tons.
Very little attention is paid to the
matter of lieutenant governor as the
sentiment is all in favor Of David Brant
of Clinton county, with no signs Of a
change, for he is good republican, a
good nelghbor and we of jackson coun-
ty do not think that better man for
the place can be found.
The time for the convention to select
delegates has not been set, nor will 1t be
until after the call for the state conven-
tion is Issued. Quiet will reign until
that time unless some Of the candidates
for state offices come here and stir
things up. which is rarely the case.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-04-13
DIES MONIES COUNTY QUIET.
Is Awaiting Conger,s Arrival and
of His Desires.

Special to Times Republican.
Burlingto April 13.-Very little In
.terest in state politics has developed in
Des Moines county. We have no cnndi-
dates for state offices and in the ABB
sence of a municipal election this spring
there is very little manifestation of in
terest in politics of any kind. Az a nat
|ural sequence public sentiment has not
crystalized on the republican nominal
tion for governor. Mr.. Perkins is held in
respect, but is little known to our peo-
pie. Air. Trewin and Mr. Foster have
friends here. but if Col. Palmer were to
announce his candidacy Des Moines
county and the entire First district
would give him hearty support. There
10 growing belief tina. Mr. Conger Will.
be the nominee, and many republicans
are awaiting his arrival from Pekin and
a declaration OF his intentions and de-
sires before making up their minds. 1t
can be safely put down that the First
district will give no votes in the state
convention for Mr.. Cummins.
For other state officials very little ex-
preston has been had.