The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1909-05-29

Determinations against localities and
individuals, also authority to examine
books and records of railway compa-
MES and prosecute proceedings before
the Interstate Commerce Commission.
| His splendid record in the state SEN
{; ate brought him prominently before
(, the people and in 1906 the Republican
/ party called him to- the elevated and
/ important position which he now oc-
cupies. nominating him with a large
majority on the first ballot. At the
+, election he received majority Of about
! $1,000 votes. although Governor john
| son was elected with Democratic ma
jority of about 10000 votes, this be-
ing a change of about $1,000 votes as
; between the candidates representing
i the first two Offices on the ticket.
A prominent political writer in dis
cussing Lieutenant. Governor Eber-
harris career as presiding officer of the
senate states as follows:
"In the exalted station he now oc-
cupies, the lieutenant governor has
realized the highest expectations of his
most sanguine friends and entirely ST.
fenced the voices. of his most exacttna
critics. While presiding over the SEN
ate he is eminently fair judicial and
capable, knowing no party and playing
no favorites. He is also at all times
genial. courteous and unimpassioned.
He has admirable poise and self con-
troll, is versatile and ready, and pos
ness and tact, and he is by nature es-
sentially a thorough gentleman. His
status is admirably epitomized in the
words of one of his political opponents:
Most men in the senate admire and
all respect him. Outside of the sem
ate, too, this is generally the case"
In business affairs Lieutenant Gov
ernor Eberhart has been exceptionally
successful and enjoys the highest con-
f1dence and esteem among the business
men of his community. At present he
is devoting a great deal of his time
in developing the stone industry of
Mankato, being secretary and treas
urer of the Widell Company. corpo-
ration engaged extensively in quarry
ing and masonry construction at that
place.
His political Affiliations have always
j. been with the Republican party, and
while he is broad minded and tolerant.
his convictions are strong and his
sense of POLITICAL as we'll as business
duty, is stern and exacting.
Being good public speaker and en-
joying an extensive acquaintance
throughout the state, he has been urg-
ed very strongly to enter the race for
governor, but he has taken the posi-
ton that the Republican party must
vass for that office before the public
sentiment can be determined, must nee
essarily result in greater discord.
He was married in 1898 and de-
voted wife and four children bless and
!, brighten his domestic shrine.
? The Minnesota Union Advocate pays
) this compliment to Lieutenant Gov
ernor Eberhart:
Working his own way through col.
; lege and professional life. winning 8
, commanding success in business an6
, stamping his impress on the very age
! and body OF his time in public affairs
Lieutenant Governor Eberhart Is a self.
made man of the best type, a public
! servant of fidelity, efficiency and grea
usefulness, and an ornament to hi!
= state and an exemplar Of it's most ele
e waited citizenship. The people Of Min
= ncsota appreciate his merit and will
= not let him rest from public labor IL
a their behalf. but will crown him will
2 still brighter laurels by elevating hin
. to still loftier seats of honor in whicl
O he can render them still more valu