The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1904-11-18

to see the man they had elected. When
he appeared in his carriage, accompani-
ed by Fendall G. Winston of Minneapo-
lis, and other democratic celebrities, there
was shout of glee from all who were
aware of his precence. With utmost re-
spect the people made way for the car
riage as it was driven to its place in
the parade.
A procession was quickly formed,
headed by the ed-coated band from Min
neapolis. Near the front was the John
son carriage, followed by two more
wherein rode democrats of name and
fame: Hon. Leonard A. Rosing of Can
non Falls; Hon. John W. Willis of st.
Paul; George p. Jones of Luverne; John
c. Wise of Mankato; and number of
others. Gustavus Adolphus college boys
made themselves known with some big
transparencies. The bands all played
their lOudest. Red and green tOrchlights
illuminated the entire path of the march
ers.
Later on in the evening the various
carriages separated and their occupants
addressed the crowds, first on one street
corner and then on another. Around the
vehicle which bore the governorelect the
human swarm gathered the thickest. The
circle of men and women surged back
and forth, those on the inside struggling
to maintain their places and those farth-
er off, trying to get within hearing dis
lance. The men as a rule stood still
as soon as the circle seemed closed. The
women were more determined and ener-
getic. They struggled and elbowed and
were right in the spirit of the jubilee.
Many seized torches and pranced hith-
er and thither and did what they could
to demonstrate that they We're worthy
of the suffrage and would exercise it if
they had it.
Mr.. Johnson, needless OF the chill at
mosphere, uncovered his head and bow
ed in grateful acknowledgement of the
honor he was receiving. 1--WE didn't have
to apologize for you," cried young
man repeatedly, until he was hushed up
by companion. 'Words cannot express
feelings at this magnificent demonstra-
tion," said the next governor. He went
on to express the pride he felt in the
vote of st. Peter, Nicollet county and
vicinity, especially st. Peter, his place
of abode for forty-two years. He also
thanked this section of the state for the
handsome vote they gave to f. G. Win
ston, the democratic candidate for lieu
tenant governor. His own election he
attributed in large measure to the press
of the state, to the travelling men there
there was burst of laughter and APP
plause) and to the clergy. He would do
his best to serve the people He realiz-
ed that he would have difficult task in
choosing his official family. He was
sorry to say that many of his friends,
who expected official positions, would
have to be denied. The happiest time,
that he looked forward to, was the close
of his administration, when he would
come back and spend the rest of his
days in his home city, which he so loved.
Mr.. Winston called attention to the
huge vote that Hennepin county rolled
up for Mr.. Jahnson. He had confidence
that two years hence, in another cam
paign, both Nicollet and Hennepin coun-
ties would again give vast majorities for
John A. johnson, the friend of the peo-
pie.
Late in the evening the prominent men
of the democratic party, who happened
to be in the city, were escorted to the
Nicollet hotel where they were banquet
ed, as the guests of the people of st
Peter. The hotel was very prettily dec,
GRATED for the affair, and there was in
deed quite an aggregation that sat down
to enjoy this sumptuous repast. There
were no speeches at the board, but all the
talk was informal. Among those present
were: GovernOr-elect John A. Johnson,
st. Peter; Hon. Fendall g. Winston of
Minneapolis, democratic candidate for
lieutenant governor; Hon. George p.
Jones, Luverne, democratic candidate for
congress; Hon. Thomas j. McDermott of
st. Paul, democratic candidate for at
torney general; Hon. Frank A. Day of
Fairmont, chairman of the democratic
state central committee; Nj. f. Kahn. ST.
Paul, secretary; Hon. l.. A. Rosing of
Cannon Falls; Hon. John W. Willis, ST.
Paul; Hon. William Gausewitz of Owa-
tonna; A. J. McDermott, Candy; w. r.
Hodges, Sleepy Eye; George F. Porter,
Minneapolis; James A. Novel;, L. r.
Frankel, st. Paul; Frank Glotzbach
Faribault; and John c. Thro, c. E. WISE
and Mayor Charles T.. Taylor of Man
kato.
C(Mpc0N &c NAMED