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railroad, died at his home in Liberty
vile, ILL.,, on the 18th inst. Compare
lively a young man, but Sc years O
age, he was one of the best know,
railroad mechanical men in the coun
try. Many of the devices now uset
in railway shops and in connection
with rolling stock are the products o
Mr.. Bars inventive genius.
Why not extend the field to R. T
OConnor? Give him chance in the
state. A man who can handle cit,
campaign like "Dick" O'Connor did ir
st. Paul recently, and with such sue
cess, ought to be given more territory
to work in. There would be no end Of
candidates in view for various posi-
tons on the state Democratic ticket il
the state campaign was placed under
his direct charge.
Major James Mclaughlin, inspector
OF Indian agencies, and recognized ev-
erywhere as one of the best posted men
IN the country upon Indian affairs, was
in the city early in the week. The
greater part of his life has been devot-
ed to the service and he was in charge
OF the Standing Rock agency when
Sitting Bull, who was in command at
the time OF the Custer massacre in
1876, was killed while resisting arrest.
DIR ]. A. Mclaughlin of this city is a
nephew of the famous Indian inspec-
tor.
That Judge Parker is strong in his
home state is evidenced by the action
taken by Tammany politicians in New
York city during the week. The belief
growing stronger that Judge Parker
may be nominated, the Tammany Or
ganization, it has been given out, will
make no fight OH the floor of the ma
tional convention against his nomina-
ton, but will heartily abide by the
unit rule adopted in state convention.
In the event of his becoming the nomi-
nee, Tammany will aid him to the ut
most limit.
The effect of the Republican bolt in
Wisconsin, according to the St. Paul
Globe, will be to give the state to the
Democracy. Perhaps, but we'll wait
until the votes are counted before fig
uring on success in Wisconsin. If the
Democratic party supports its candi-
date for Governor as heartily as it did
two years ago, La Toilette will succeed
himself by healthy margin. That, in
our opinion, will be the result, though
we shall earnestly look for Democratic
success. When Democrats become
loyal to each other in that state and
work faithfully for the ticket, victory
will be achieved. They haven't been
doing this "for long time now"
1t having been intimated by the New
York Sun and other of the leading
Eastern journals that Mr.. Hearst
would bolt the ticket nominated at St.
Louis if some one not entirely in &C
cord with his views should be nominal
ed, that gentleman hastens to deny the
story and states in a most positive
manner that his services will not only
be at the command of the party, but
that all his papers will be found loyalty
supporting the Democratic nominee.
This announcement will be accepted in
good faith by all Democrats. While it
is the only proper course for Mr..
Hearst to take, his statement, never
will place him in more manly
attitude before the people.
For one reason or another Repub-
licans OF this state are finding much
fault with the present railroad commits
sioners. The terms of Judge Mills and
]. F. Miller will expire this fall. Both
of these gentlemen will be in the field
for reelection and number of others
will strive for the same positions. c.
F. Staples of Dakota county, the third
member Of that body, will hold over
While the dissatisfaction is widespread
and deserving, there is little hope for
from Republican stand
point, judging from names appear
ing in print. Going outside the matter
of politics entirely, Judge Mills is by
for the ablest and fairest man on the
present board.
At the municipal election held in
Denver last Tuesday the Democrats
carried the city by 5000 plurality. The
G. O. p. was buried out of sight, but
this doesn't prevent the Republicans
of Denver from asking for a recount.
That's characteristic. If the Demo
Gratis had secured nine-tenths of the
entire vote cast, and they were not so
far from that in the late struggle,
contest would still be in order. How
ever, the Republican of Colorado does
not differ from the Republican else
where, after all. He is the same every
where. Ever since the steal of 1876,
when Rutherford B. Hayes was count
ed in as president, he has been ready in