The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1912-01-05


some weeks ago. The Journal, how
ever, failed to say that the interview
was negotiated by Cal Goodrich, presi
dent of the Twin City Rapid TRANSIT
company, and that Mr. Goodrich sat in
Also that Mr. Simpson has talked will
some of our prominent "cits" and tina
]. ]. Hill Of the Great Northern wa!
among them. Mr.. Hill had no use fol
the political game, but, If Mr.. Simp
son insisted-well, it was up to him, d,
Knocking out your own underpin
ming to get some one else will hardly
appeal to some that know are in The
game of making good, but this was
what those interested in getting the
attorney general did. The ST. Pau
Dispatch was supplied with the miss
ing details and those entrusted with
the job turned out good story. II
was a case of facts, and though George
was a good fellow and likewise a good
official--well, he could not kick or
facts. The shadow of the Empire
Builder of the Great Northwest might
be good thing to seek shelter under
but the common people would. not re
gard it in that light. To make the
crime of lese majesty the greater II
was limited that after being turned
down by Mr.. Smith Mr.. Simpson had
solicited his aid In again getting on
the supreme bench. The intimatioL
was that Mr. Smith was presented
with either of two alternatives, put
me on the bench or will run fo- gov.
ernor."
Mr., Simpson denies that he sought
the last mentioned place on the bench
and / would not be surprised but what
there is trouble in sight for those who
published the story. He admits that
his gubernatorial ambitions, II he had
any, have been temporarily set back
but he declares that he is retiring. tc
private life and that he means 1t. His
teeth were set when he said il, how.
ever, and though he may be out of the
game there Is trouble ahead for those
who brought 1t about But the
thought occurs to me right here. Was
1t not the attorney general who gave
Lieutenant Governor Gordon his
quietus? Maybe it is a case of chick
ems coming home to rOost. Such
things do happen in politics as we'll as
In other walks of life. Lucky. Eber
hart!
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The first of the year Judge Holt OF
the Hennepin county district court be-
came member of the supreme bench
and his elevation Is noteworthy. He
b the first Scandinavian to occupy a
seat on the states highest tribunal
He was appointed by Governor Eber;5
hart to I'LL the vacancy caused by the
resignation of Justice Simpson and Is
regarded as man highly qualified to
occupy the responsible position. Judge
Holt will remain on the bench until
the next election and it is expected.
that his friends will offer him as a can.
didate for the place at the next nomi.
mating convention.
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Up to the first of the year snothins
had been heard from j. H. Maxfield OF
selected to fill the position
made vacant by the death of George
WEIGH. state immigration commission.
Or, and there was some anxiety at the
department because of the
fact, Mr.. Maxfield was reported to
be In doubt as to whether he would
take the place or not. The full facts
the meeting of the gov
ernor and the state immigration board
1t which Mr.. Maxfield's selection was
made did not reach the outside world
1t the time, but for the benefit OF
hose interested will say that A. ".
Reike of Fairfax had the first call
He had three votes to start with and
Professor Bull of the state farm school
zane next. Suddenly Governor Eber,
hart was called to the telephone and
when he came back he mentioned the
name OF Mr.. Maxfield, president Of the
Northern Development association
The others Immediately agreed.
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Favorites at the immigration meet |
ng were Frank Eddy and James A. |
the present assistant secre |
airy of state, but the announcement |
hat the Dispatch and Pioneer Press
we're against them put them out of the
unning for the place. Another favor
te was w. ]. Brown of Warren.
United States Senator Nelson, 1t was
aid, wrote letter to the commission
Frank. Eddy for the place
1t the time there were eighteen can.
idates for the position and ten of
hem were from the Twin Cities.
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II fate should ever bunch fits hits to +
be extent of making you governor of
his great commonwealth take this ad-
ice from me. Put your foot down on
be annual custom of taxing the state
mployes for a Christmas present for
he chief executive. l have been
illness of no less than five and 1t was
good thing that the recipient Of the
resent did not hear what those on the
Inside were saying. He would have
erhaps kicked the gift into the gut
n. The chief comment on the silver
ervice given Governor Eberhart last
eek was that Attorney General Simp-
On did not contribute. The commit,
,e which solicited the money, 1t was
aid. had been ordered not to 60 near
Is office.
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New Years saw general cleaning
p at the state capitol and from now
a there will only be men and women