The Irish standard., 1902-09-06

peilICeHOelll OI SCHOOLS, mas ll0~Dem-
ocratic opponent this time, deserved
recognition of the fact that he has
given entire satisfaction in the con-
duct of his Office. The Republicans
have also nominated several strong
men for legislative positions, among
them being Geo. II. Smith, the popular
attorney, who may make things decid-
edly interesting for his Democratic
opponents in the 3Sth district. This
district is counted on as reliably Dem
ocratic and was represented for the
past two years by Messrs. Fust ana
Herbert. Mr.. Smith is resident of
the First ward and has excellent quail
ifications for the place. In the 39,h
district Edgar +. Comstock stands a
good chance of securing the RepuDli-
sonally popular with the masses and
has never vet ~been beat r,'aal Though he
Ihass-eeene through several previonsa
campaigns. In the aldermanic race,
Acting Mayor David P. Jones is per-
haps THE strongest of the Republican
candidates. He is running in the Fifth
ward for reelection and he deserves
to be returned on his record. For lj~'
>@ss2ry director There is eaa"tti,e f<ebubli-
can ballot the name of William e.
Reau, a young man possessing excel
lent qualifications. Mr.. Reau is con-
nected with Gerber Bros, book bind
ers, and is a popular member of the
Catholic Order of Foresters and other
Catholic societies and social olganiZa-
lions. The Catholics of this city are
a very large percentage of the popula-
ton and are entitled 10 representation
on the library board. The Republicans
have a chance to extend this recogni-
ton by nominating William e. Reau.
From Democratic standpoint those
who are seeking the nominations are
with few exceptions men of high char
acter and unquestioned ability. On the
whole it must be admitted that the
| Democratic candidates this year are
far superior to those of the Republi-
can, all things consideed. At the
head of the county ticket will appear
the honored name of John Lind for
congress. There is no doubt of his
nomination. He should receive every
Democratic vote in Henmepin county
at the primary election on Sept. 10th.
For the other positions ON the county
ticket, such men as w. ii. Williams
for auditor, A. B. Choate for attorney.
D. w. Parsons for probate judge, and
Ed. J. Conroy OF Mart Whitcomb for
sheriff, will give it strength. The
Democrats will also present two for
midable candidates for the responsible
position of county commissioner, viz.
Matt Walsh in the Second and Peter
Weingart in the Fourth district. No
mistake will be made if both of these
men are nominated In the legsla-
tive contests many of the candidates
and high standing. III the 3Sth dis
trict we have John Il. MCGOWAN candi-
date for reelection to the senate, a
position that lhe has held for the past
four years. He was one of the recog-
nized leaders of that body in the Dem
ocratic ranks and filled the office with
| ,.l-, al al Inn, m ct iTi
Judge II. Il. Hobbs Cf the Ninth ward
and Sylvester Geo. Brown of the Sec
ond ward are opponents for the Dem
ocratic nomination. This will be an
interesting contest as both have wide
!. acquaintance with the voters of their
respective wards and will win OF lose
orally admitted to be the strongest can.
didata owing to the fact that he has
twice been the Democratic nominee
for justice OF the peace and both
times elected. The last time he ran he
carried the Second and Ninth wards
by 1876 votes Mr.. Brown was one of
lHe bculOSldClC CitllilutttS lOI lIle
house in 1900 and made very cred
table though unsuccessful run.
In the 41st district Alonzo Phillips,
one of the most popular Democrats in
Hennepin county, will stand for the
house. He carried the district in 1890
70" the same Office and the belief is
that history will repeat itself and that
he will again be nominated and elect
ed. Senator Stockwell has yielded to
the wishes of his constituents of THE
42nd district and will try for the SEN
ate again. He was counted among
the strong men Of that body and his
prospects of reelection are good. The
44th district Democratic voters will
choose John G. Gubbins as the nom
inee for the senate and it is pity
that there is not a certainty of his
election, owing to the preponderance
of Republican votes Mr. Gubbins
would make valuable member of the
upper branch of THE legislature. He is
a good speaker, a fearless advocate Of
what he considers as the right and
at times when least expected has the
faculty of plunging his audience into
sudden and spontaneous Outbursts Of
laughter with his dry but logical hui
NOR.