The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-08-18

the irregular payrolls, and was one Of
the three or four who did not draw
the additional salary. Despite his
seventy-six years, he gave close at
tention to his council duties. In ward
affairs he largely delegates his re-
sponsibilities to others. The fourth
in the city and in the state. It pays
a very large bulk of the taxes.
Properly 1t should be represented by
a younger and more active man.
Fifth Ward-Charles b. Holmes.
Finishing his first term in the coun-
Gil. Has excellent abilities, is one
of the most alert and active members
of the city council and pays close at
tention to city business. Has given
efficient service as a member of the
water committee and been close
student of all matters connected with
paving. Subject to criticism as be-
ing too Jealous in behalf of the in
terest of the Republic Creosote Paw
ing company while chairman of the
paving committee. Has qualities Of
leadership which ought to make him
an effective agent for Improvement of
conditions in the council.
Sixth Ward-N. j. Nelson.
Ending four years of service. Bad
ly handicapped by lack of ideals of
public service and by his personal and
official closeness to his colleague,
Alderman Lars M. Rand. Attic OPP
measure he shapes his official actions
according to the latter's counsel. He
was given a chance to show his mettle
by an appointment to the water COM
mittee in 1901. Proved a dead
weight there. Comprehended only
hn ma aca orfo f hi l,1f; %
fused to bid for Mayor Ames' favor.
Nelson is an Improvement over his
predecessor, but the sixth ward can
do still better.
Seventh Ward-Harry G. McLaskey.
| Closing his first term in the council.
He offers another striking instance of
extreme devotion to ward interests.
Perhaps the most aggressive man in
the council on the score of patronage,
and the most successful. Is efficient
| in his administration of ward affairs.
In the larger field of the city it is an
other story. His record on the water
committee has not been to his credit.
Emphasizes the Importance of politics
| and patronage too strongly in the adj
ministration of it's affairs. Is ambi-
tious politically. Has been vice presi-
| dent of the council for the past two
years, and aspires to the presidency
next year. Has broken away from
the influence Of special interests in
some instances.
Eighth Ward-Fred M. Powers.
Serving his sixth year in the coun-
| Gil. Has been Of value in the council
as a free lance, attacking indiscrim-
inately, and often in an erratic way
the interests of public-service cor
porations, the city's methods of
| o,,I; two &c nd fhn
of "dive" theaters. His judgment fire.
quently questioned and, his motives
often mistrusted. Is not popular or
influential with his colleagues Faith
full in his attention to his aldermanic
duties. Has fair abilities.
Ninth Ward-O. e. Larson.
Ending his first term as alderman.
Has been unfortunate in being dom
mated turnout his council service by
his colleague, pete" Mccoy. His
best service has been as a member of
the license committee. He has sound
convictions in the matter of control
of the saloon and the tough theater
and has stood by them resolutely
Otherwise has performed little service
of any value to the city at large
Generally regarded as being honest
The ninth ward has had its fair share
of capable aldermen in its day, who
/
) ell administration. The ward has de-
Perforated badly Of late years in thi:
regard.
Tenth Ward-Janes Dwyer.
Closing eight years of aggressive
council service. His official career
has been a continuous, persistent bat
, tie for party, ward and special in
: terests The interests of his ward al
, ways uppermost with him. The vel
fare Of the city at large, on the othe
hand, has suffered thru his presence
in the council. Regarded as beint
very friendly to the public lightfnE
companies Has been a member O.
the gas committee for eight years. anC
was chairman of the same for four
, One of the eight aldermen who op
: posed the wineroom ordinance Is
close personal, political and officia
ally of Alderman Lars M. Rand
Draws on him literally for inspiration
[, and advice in council matters. Doe
!, business with the city. Furnishes thu
T ice for many Of the departments. En-
v joys a reputation for personal in
+ tegrity.
/, Eleventh Ward-Peter Nelson.
e Closing his second term in the coun
S GILL Says he is not a candidate 70
y denomination. For q fair estimate o
5. his official record during the pas
K four years, see report on John Ryan
: Their council careers show remarka
|, BILE coincidence on all vital publ
t questions. Nelson was indicted TO
e perjury Feb. %, 1898, in connection
with the trial of ex-Alderman Georg
Durham, convicted of accepting
bribe from a contractor. Nelson wa
n sentenced to three years imprison
a ment in states prison. He was re
4 fused a new trial, but on appeal, tn
: supreme court held the Indictment de
4 fective and ordered the case to b
= resubmitted to the grand jury. o.
. June 13, 1899, the grand jury re
e ported "no bill" The next year Mel
. son appealed to his constituents for
= vindication and got it in the shape g
- big majority. On Oct. 16, 1908, agat
= indicted by the grand jury, in com
~ pany with two of his colleague!
! Charged with accepting bribe In re
II turn for favorable action in connectio
le with the vacation of a downtown a.
~ lev. The case against Nelson wa
- dropped on the same ground as In tn
.. e case of Mumm. Like the others cor
l. cerned, Nelson never made a move
" clear his, name.
Twelfth Ward-A. S. Adams.
Closing his second term in the cour
ell. His first service covered tw
wears 1SSS-1890. Been g. member {
= the park board for twelve years an
II president of that body for the pa
q two years Is highly respected by a
u his colleagues, and is Of unquestione
s. Integrity. His worst fault is lack {
Sc aeoressiyeness Otherwise very ST