The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1906-02-21

his ambition has placed log in the
path of another's ambition is I'M
doubtedly the cause of this proposed
re-enactment of that famous little
tragedy at the base of Pompey's
statue so familiar to us Romans who
were on earth something over 1900
years ago. Cassius Stewart will be
present. Will there be a Brutus?
Shall this proposed vendetta or
tragedy be permitted to wear the
Republican stamp? is question just
now agitating the Republican war;
horses. The caste includes many
men Of Republican faith, some Of
old Populistic traditions, while a
few names must be construed as
having a close resemblance to those
names generally found in the Demo-
cratic party. If the assemblage
hoists a proposed candidate or can
didates as Republican standard bear
ers there may be trouble over
making good" at the primaries.
If the candidate or candidates are to
bear the Independent" brand there
can be no fractional war.
Shall the able young gentleman
from Redwood Falls township be
named for representative? is a twirl-
err for many. Col. Clark Miller,
who has long espoused Democracy's
cause, is reported to have said that
if Andrew is nominated the wires
will be cut. There are one or two
others, but Andrew has no fear of
his ability to talk despite these
threats. AS the game is being played
now Col. S. P. Hicks of the Nettie-
wyynnt, is to be the gallery favorite
At certain period, if the program
moves properly, he is to make his
exit. The entrance of C. M. Ben
dixen of Morgan is here scheduled.
Wise old boys say that amid the
flourish of trumpets he is likely to
gracefully bow to the multitude,
thrice put aside the crown, and then
is to come an eloquent and pas
sionate "crown of sthorns and cross
of geld' Grafton by Mr.. Stewart
that will so stir mems blood that
the crown will be offered him and
accepted as a martyr to the faith.
Others say that the last act here
depicted will never be brought
about.
When the primary law was en-
acted convention manipulation was
regarded as thing of the past by
the leaders in this movement, but
they have returned to the old sys-
tenn, and manipulation may be ex-
pected. If the plebians are numerous
enough the patricians will not sur
prise themselves if they are per-
mitted to move down the line and
nominate other candidates for en-
dorsement at the primaries. The
"plebs." are expected to say
Amen" and feel good. 1t is limited
county attorney will be made,
possibly an auditor and treasurer,
and one or two other fellows may
be borne into the political world.
Col. Pickett, of the only hotel in
the White Rabbit town, is not dis
pleased over the prospects. EHe is
ordering the best of provender for
the army, and insists that if. there
is to be battle the soldiers will
have bellies well packed with the
best that he can find.
The official call for the gathering,
as handed in by Mr.. Stewart and
Mr.. Henderson Saturday afternoon.
is as follows:
We, the undersigned taxpayers of
Redwood county, recognizing agri-
culture as the foundation of our
prosperity, and the Importance of
having a representative in the state
legislature who is in full sympathy
and accord with the farming inter-
ests, do hereby attach our signatures
to a call for a mass county conven-
ton to meet in the city hall of the
village of Wabasso on Tuesday,
February 9th, at 1890 a. M, for
the purpose of selecting such can
didate, and we would respectfully
invite all citizens who believe in
representative government to be
present.
ERIC wilson Archie McDougal
John Buck VIM. d. Gertb
d, kumrow j. Kumrow
D.