The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1908-08-29
IN PASSING

|: IN PASSING
Richard Croker has been granted
the freedom of the city Of Dublin.
This will not unduly excite the man
who formerly had the freedom Of the
city of New York.
! A good deal has been heard about
Democrat" for some time past in Min
nesota. Why not be known as DEM
ocrat-just plain Democrat-and let it
go at that?
II hundred or more so-called DEM
ocrats of all shades and brands, some
Of them officeholders. were to kindly
take themselves away from this COM
munity the Democratic party would
easily be gamer. With but little re.
gard for principle their selfishness is
about the only asset left them.
William Jennings Bryan. on the &C.
casion of his visit next Monday, will
be rendered complimentary banquet
at st. Paul, at 1880 p. M, at the
Merchants hotel. that city, which will
be attended by large number of in.
vited guests, many Of whom have been
prominent in the councils Of the
Democratic party in this state. 1t will
be great event and may we'll be con-
sidered the opening occasion Of the
Democratic campaign in Minnesota.
Judge Charles NJ Pond. who filed
Wednesday for the Democratic nom
ination for congress in the Fifth dis
trict. is a leader in his chosen profess
sion and one Of the best known lawyers
in this section of the state. An sid
citizen of Minneapolis, man Of ex-
oellent character and standing, popu-
lar with all classes, as evidenced in
other contests where he has been be.
fore the people, he has all the ele-
ments that go towards making an
ideal candidate from a district such AS
this has now become. one of the most
important in the union.
Julius ]. Heinrich has abandoned his
congressional aspirations and has fllea
for the Democratic nomination fer
Mayor in opposition to James e.
Haynes. Heinrich headquarters have
been opened in the Temple Court
tuilding with the intention Of wagins
a vigorous campaign. Up to last sa:
urday there was every indication that
the present mayor would be the unant-
nous choice Of his party for another
term, but now all is changed. Mr..
Heinrich has a host of friends and will
make a strong bid for the nomination,
but Mayor Haynes declares that with
substantial Democratic vote at the
primaries he will have no doubt Of
the success Of his candidacy.
Fred L. Smith, president of the Har-
rison & Smith Co., printers. this city,
has filed for the Republican nonina-
ton for Alderman Of the. Second ward.
There are others in his party who as
pire to the position in that ward, but
we trust the nomination will 20 to Mr..
Smith. Coming here in the early days
he has seen Minneapolis grow from a
hamlet to its present vast proportions
and few men are better acquainted
with the needs Of the city, He is 90
man amongst men," capable and re-
liable, has faithfully served Minneapo-
lis in this and other capacities before,
and the Democrat who defeats Fred
Smlth-if that should happen-will
have the honor of defeating a most
popular and worthy opponent.
The Republicans will make an effort
to capture the 3sth legislative district
this year, and are apt to be partially
successful. They have two popular
candidates in Joseph A. O'Brien and
George B. Farrell. The latter Is an
out and out La Toilette Republican.
and hence stands for many things
which the people are demanding ire
spective Of party. There are five DEM
ocrats in the race for the two legis-
lative seats in this district. OF these
Joseph c. Cos is the latest to file.
He is clean cut young man, worthy
Of the support Of every voter and pos
sesses the necessary qualifications.
The district comprises the First ward,
six districts of the Third and one Of
the Tenth.