The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1908-07-17
They Propose to Take a Hand in
Selection of Candidate
For Governor.
Fight Between the Democratic
Factions Did Not End at
Denver Meet.
Local Political Situation Has
Not Reached the Humidity
Point; Doings.

From surface indications the SQUAD.
BILE of the Bryan-Johnson forces did
not end with the victory for the form
mer at Denver. The Bryan men pro-
pose to make themselves felt in the
selection of the democratic candidate
for governor. In other words the ad-
mirers of the commoner propose to
make themselves conspicuous in the gu.
bernatorial contest. They must be reckon
ed with. Frank Day, of course, does not
want any trouble on his hands as he
would like very much to retain the
craftsmanship of the state central com.
mittee. The Bryan faction want one
of their number to occupy that posi-
ton and propose to work to that end
1t is their purpose to meet soon and
discuss the frame-up for the next
state ticket.
O'Brien Is Stepping Some.
The democratic state convention will
be convened in Minneapolis on Aug
90. T. D. O'Brien and Swan Turnblad
are discussed for the head of the
ticket. Mr.. O'Brien is stepping some
to Keep out of the way of the nomi-
nation. He does not want it as he
realizes how futile his chances for cleo
ton would be. He knows that this is
a republican year in Minnesota. Every
thing tells him so. Turnblad is not
anxious to sacrifice himself on the
altar of . democracy and he would
prefer that John A. johnson be nomi-
mated. The governor, however, knows
enough to quit when his credit is
good and he declines to again enter the
field. Frank Day might be prevailed
upon, to get into the game.
Cost of the Johnson Campaign.
The cost of keeping alive the John
son boom was in the neighborhood
of $4,000, according to The st. Paul
Dispatch. The Dispatch says: "The
cost of the Johnson presidential cam
paign is engaging the attention OF
quite few, but their curiosity is not
likely to be satisfied. 1t required $4,000
alone to take the Stratks band to Den
yer, and this was obtained by subscrip-
tion. For other incidentals $500 was
raised. At Denver the Johnsonites had
the most expensive headquarters of
any candidate, and they were supple
mented by sleeping quarters on the
side for distinguished guests. Figuring
in the headquarters maintained at Chi
cago and the force of boosters en-
ployed elsewhere, $4,000 probably
would be safe estimate of the
amount expended in the St. Peter
mans behalf"
In the Local Field.
Aside from the contest for seats
in the legislature, the political situa-
tion in Blue Earth county has not
taken on any excitement as yet. Can
didates for jobs in the big building on
the hill are not numerous, but at that
no one need be alarmed but that
the offices will be filled. Up to the
present writing no office. has been
forced to violate the speed limit or
dinance in an effort to seek someone
to fill it. Not yet, nor will such a
thing ever occur.
One of the interesting bits of politi-
cal gossip that has been floating about
the county for several days is that
which connects j. G. Fowler's name
with the position of register of deeds.
As to whether ''Gloss" is candidate
The Free Press cannot say positively
Mr.. Fowler is not now in the city
and confirmation of the rrmor which
is "fussing" with his name cannot be
obtained.
Anton Osten for Sheriff.
Anton Osten has given it out cold
to his friends that he is candidate
for the nomination for sheriff. 1t is
not known whether w. E.: Edwards
will seek the place. Mr.. Hanson, com.
missioner from the third district. wants
to be sheriff and is campaigning ac-
cordingly. The position of sheriff ap-
pears to act as a magnet for great
many men. They have an idea that
the job pays welI-that the "pickings''
are something worth while. As a mat
ter of fact the position does not
pay so well as some people think it
does.
eve" Davis Dons the Gloves.
"Eve" Davis has doomed the gloves
and will try to best Tom Hart in a
bout for the Job of taking care of the
peoples money. This will prove to be
an interesting contest. The boys on
the bleachers will watch the fun. Both
candidates are pretty good sprinters.
Tt is rumored that d. V. Williams
will be candidate for clerk of court.
A number of his friends have urged
him to seek the nomination. Of
course the present incumbent, Stephen
Thorne, will ask for denomination.
Evan J. Davis has announced him
self a candidate for commissioner from