The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1901-07-06
P. B. WINSTON IS NO MORE.

The sad news came from Chicago
last Monday afternoon that Philip b.
Winston, ex-mayor of Minneapolis. and
one of the best known citizens of the
Northwest. had passed away Mt Augu-
stana hospital in that city. While trav-
cling to Chicago on Sunday night he
was overcome by the heat, and at the
suggestion of DR.. Ryan, who was on
the train, the stricken man was carried
to the hospital for treatment. Instead
of getting better he rapidly grew worse
and passed away in a few hours.
The death of P. B. Winston is deeply
regretted in this community, where he
had Lived for many years, esteemed and
honored by his fellow citizens. He was
apparently in good health when he left
the city, and he hoped to live for many
years to come.
Only few days ago he told the
writer that he would retire from active
labor in about five years and leave his
business in charge of his only son, who
had given evidence Of good ability in
the handling of railroad contract work
in which he was engaged on Il large
scale. After retiring from business Mr..
Winston said he was willing to go to
congress if his friends desired his serv-
ices as a national legislator, and from
his extensive acquaintance with public
men at Washington he thought he
could accomplish good results for the
district now represented by Loren
Fletcher. Mr.. Winston was more ge-
NAL and communicative than usual in
his last conversation with the writer,
who was Impressed with his honesty
of purpose and laudable ambition to
serve his fellow citizens unselfishly in
the capitol of the nation.
While Mr. Winston was mayor of
Minneapolis he won the good opinion
of everyone without regard to politics.
Rich and poor alike received his atten-
ton. He was more approachable in
Office than as private citizen, and
was quite democratic in his ways. In
this respect he was in marked con-
trast with other officials while dressed
in little. brief authority"
z. b. Winston was Virginian by
birth and came Of good English an
cestry. When boy of II he enlisted
in the Confederate cavalry and partici-
mated in several battles until the sur
render of Lee at Appomattox. He
served as an aide on the staff Of Gen
eral Rosser, whom Sheridan sent whirl-
ing ND the Shenandoah valley, and he
rose to the rank of first lieutenant.
After the war he came North and set
tied in this city. where he married
a daughter of Colonel Stevens, the pio-
neer citizen of Minneapolis.
Being of genial disposition and a
winning personality lie rapidly made
friends and kept them. In partnership
with his brother, Il. G. Winston, he
became railroad contractor, employ
ing thousands of men and constructing
thousands of miles of railway in the
West. The laboring men of st. Paul
and Minneapolis always received the
preference from Mr.. Winston, and
some of them are now occupying prom
inent and responsible positions from
the firm.
The deceased was one of the notable
figures in Minnesota politics. Though
his business relations were largely with
corporations he never abandoned his
political principles but remained a
steadfast Democrat to the last. He
stood solidly on the Chicago and Kan
sas City platforms and adhered to
Bryan in his two campaigns. He Off
ciated as chairman of the great Bryan
meeting at the Exposition In 1900 and
contributed literally to the expenses Of
the campaign. "a. .s.i..,s
He will be missed by the Democrats
in years to come. He added prestige
to his party, and if forced to become
a candidate he would add strength to
the ticket. In 1890, when he ran for
mayor, he carried the city by G,200
over Z. G. Potter, and every Democrat
on the city and county tickets was
elected. Sixteen, out Of nineteen men,
bers of the legislature were also elected
by the Democracy that year. That fact
speaks volumes for the popularity of
P. b. Winston in his adopted home, and
for the confidence reposed in him by
men of all parties in a Republican
stronghold. Did he live a few years
longer, he would certainly be sent to
congress.
Mr. Winston was a man Of broad
views. There was nothing narrow
about him. He was man Of generous
impulses and of strong attachments.
In his death the community has suf
fered real loss. The Irish Standard
deeply sympathizes with his estimable
family in the affection that has visited
them so unexpectedly, and pays this
humble tribute to the memory Of an
excellent citizen and loyal American.
May the Immortal spirit Of Philip B.
Winston rest peacefully in that land
from whose bourne no traveller returns.
SALISBURY IN HIS DorAGE.