The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-10-11

and Patrick J. Conley, candidate for
county treasurer. An hour between
trains was spent in a tour of some of
the OWatonna manufacturers before
leaving for Blooming Prairie.
Escort of Honor.
Mr.. Rosing's reception committee,
augmented by George Darby and Lean
der Johnson, candidate for superin-
tendent of schools, became an escort OF
honor to Blooming Prairie At OWa-
tonna Mr. Rosing was also Joined by
Mayor James Madison Bowler, nomi-
nee for railroad and warehouse COM
missioner, and Jones, of Rock, the pop
ular young Democratic candidate for
clerk of the supreme court The
Blooming Prairie Democracy was rep
resented on it's reception committee by
Mayor M. M. Guthrie, M. J. keenan,,
Committeeman E. r. Keenan, and DR..
E. w. Cooley, Blooming Prairie's
candidate for the house of representa-
tives.
The reception given the Democratic
standard bearer was, under the CIR
Gums tances, nothing short of remark
able, and greatly exceeded all expec-
tations. With the local reception com
mittee Mr.. Rosing made tour OF the
snug little town before lunch, FULLY
sustaining his reputation as a gum
shoer' by firing out his escort. A brass
band called Mr.. Rosing from lunch to
a serenade concert in front OF the
hotel.
The meeting was held at 1870 in
Cooley's hall and here another sur
prise awaited the members of the Ros-
ing party not let into the secret earlier.
During the noon hour the farmers
from the surrounding country had ar
rived in large numbers and the streets
had taken on the semblance of market
day, but the audience, comfortably I'LL
ing the big hall and giving Mr. Rosing
it's enthusiastic and undivided atten-
ton, was to him the most gratifying
surprise. DR.. E. w. Cooley presided.
Rosine at His Best.
Whether it was because of the I'M
eXpectedly large attendance or that
Mr.. Rosing is Just commencing to feel
the exhilarating influences of the ire
mendous amount Of hard work on
which he thrives and which makes 10
cal committees almost grateful to bid
him godSpeed, is problem, but he was
at his best. He INDUCED in no spread
eagle oratorical efforts nor dealt in
metaphor, but he carried his audience
with him intensely interested for an
hour and left his hearers unanimous in
the verdict that it was the best com
ever heard.
Mr.. Rosing's speech was followed by
the Introduction of Messrs. Bowler and
Jones, of the state ticket, and Senator
GauzewitZ Horton and Johnson, Of the
county ticket. Mr.. Rosing left for
Owatonna at 3:15, after an informal
reception Immediately following the
meeting.
The impression left by the Democrat
ic leader was excellent, and both he
and the county leaders were greatly
encouraged. The Democratic vote will
be cast and lifelong Republicans today
openly assured Mr.. Rosing that he has
their support and will receive their
votes.
Republican Hold Weakens.
In it's political conservatism Steele
county has for years stood almost alone
in the state. 1t is normally Republican,
but unlike many Republican counties
has not been hidebound in it's PARTISAN
ship, and creditable official representa-
ton has resulted. This year both
purely local conditions and the influ-
ences Of both state and general gov
eminent have tended to weaken the
Republican hold on the local vote.
Van SAINTS board Of control is
grievance with almost every citizen of
the county. They all took immense
pride in the Owatonna state public
school under the management of the
old local, but they are now up in arms
and vehemently assert that the Van
SAINT triumvirate is running their in
stitution both in fame and efficiency.
They claim that the children of the
school have been deprived of good food
and good clothing through Van SAINTS
effort to build up great political ma
chine through direct control Of the
several institutions and their employees.
Locally the Democrats have an ad-
vantage in that Senator William
Gauzewitz at the head is associated
with an unusually strong and complete
ticket. Senator Gauzewitz has a hold
on the agricultural interests whom he
has SO faithfully served as a leading
member of the dairy food and public
health committee. The other gentle
men on the local ticket are all known
in every township in the county and
enjoy the unqualified respect of the
voters, irrespective of party associa-
lions.
A feature of the visit to Blooming
Prairie was a demonstration made by
the ladies upon the departure of Mr..
Rosing's party. A large party of ladies
were at the depot in advance of the
distinguished visitor and upon his ar
rival We're all presented. When the
train pulled out the ladies babe him
godspeed with cheers and waving
handkerchiefs.
C. A. Van Smith.