The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-08-29

that private business cares would de-
mand his attention from now. It was
a hard blow and it almost killed
Daley. No one else could be induced
TO take the honor and it's all off with
that Office Chill" Cole of Lake Crys-
tai even thrust aside the crown when
it was offered to him.
In the early stages of the 'let's-
love- another affair" Arthur
Schaub, chairman of the,Democratic
county committee, q dove-like fellow
and mild hammered withal, regretted
that matters were in such shape that
it would be difficult to frame up a
new committee. He hardly knew how
the thing could be done and gave out
strong hints that it would be well to
let the committee makeup remain as
it now is. This was tip that Arthur
wants to retain the craftsmanship of
the committee. This little matter will
be attended to at the adjourned meet
ing of the conference, Sept. 81.
Henry Zimmerman Jr., late boss
of the third ward. wanted to know
"What good it would do to nominate
a ticket; the Democrats will not stick
together anyway" He referred quite
sarcastically to his candidacy for
sheriff a few years since and reminded
his hearers that many in his party
carried a long knife up their sleeves
at about that time. Not a few of
those present whinced under the words
of Prince Henry and murmered quite
audibly:, ''Let's forget it -
From the rear of the hall there came
voice. 1t sounded as if it had been
resurrected from the tomb. John
Diamond was recognized by Chairman
Comstock. Mr.. Diamond, although
one of the ancients is still able to crack
his heels together with as much vim
as many of the younger of the Demo
Gratis. In tone of voice that brought
a depressing stiffness over the assem-
blage the "Hon. Jack" wiped away
the dust of time and gathering up
the past proceeded to tell 'em about
the days of '6S and so when Demo
Gratis did not fail to recognize Demo
Gratis on election day. In those good
times it was easy for the boys to pick
out Democratic candidate when they
saw his name on the ballot. The
fond memory of those halcyon days
when a Demoucrat could manage to
hold Office occasionally caused the man
who "put on the gloves with the
asphalt trust to let out sigh
Hon. E. T. Champlin, who was
nominated two years ago for repre-
came to the conference for
the purpose of seeing to it that he
should not be placed in nomination
for anything, but while he was not
looking they handed him the same old
job. Two years ago Mr.. Champlin
remained away from the convention
the delegates took advantage of his
absence and stuck him on the legisla-
tive ticket.
G. N. Andrews, who will be the
Democratic candidate for congress,
lid not remain long with the crowd. |
de took to the timber early.
A. R. Pau Jr., smiled sweetly upon |
The boys from the outskirts, blushed
ike maiden fair when his name was
mentioned for county attorney, and in
lis own nice, diplomatic manner, told
hem that he would take a long
chance at the polls.
Some pressure will have to be
7rought to bear uopn Judge Severance
o induce him to stand for the state
enate. He remarked Saturday evening
hat when want anything will
SIX for it,
Henry Leonard is one of the men
alked of as candidate for register of
leeds on the Democratic ticket.