Democratic Sentinel, Volume 16, Number 21, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 10 June 1892 — POSSIBLE CANDIDATES. [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

POSSIBLE CANDIDATES.

BIX DEMOCRATIC STATESMEN IN THE LEAD. Brief Biographies of the Host Prominent Ucmorratlo Presidential Possibilities— Cleveland. Hill. Botes. Palmer, Campbell and Gorman—Good Hen and True. Grover Cleveland. Born in Caldwell. Essex County, N. J., March 18, 1837, of English descent on paternal side and of Irish origin

on maternal side. His father a Presbyterian minister. His mother’s name Miss Annie O'Neill, of Baltimore. Family moved early to Syracuse, N. Y., where, at the age of 17 years, the young

man became an assistant teacher in an institution for the blind. Later they moved to Buffalo. The Democratic Presidential candidate was known as Stephen G. Cleveland till made Sheriff of Erie County, when he dropped off his father’s name and became Grover. Admitted to bar in 1859 and practiced with success. Made Sheriff in 1870, Mayor in 1881, and became known as the “Veto Mayor.” While Sheriff, it is said, hanged a man with his own hand. On cry of “Reform” chosen Governor by nearly 200,000 majority, the largest ever given for a State candidate. Re-elected with David B. Hill as Lieutenant Governor, who led the ticket. Chosen President in 1884, defeating Blaine. A rotund man who weighs 290 pounds and speaks in a prophetic vein. On June 2, 1886, married Miss Frances Folsom, the daughter of his old law partner. She is ricli and has one child. Only marriage of a President in the White House. David Bennett Hill, “I am a Democrat." He could have added: “1 am a confirmed bachelor.” Born in Havana, N. Y., Aug. 20,

1843. His father, a boatbuilder i n a small way, and sonj climbed the ladder step by step. Salesman, teacher, clerk, editor, and lawyer;, but above all a politician, and strongest of partisans.! Always studies the, effect of his acts so as to avoid being

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“putin a hole.” Immediately after admission to the bar made District Attorney of Chemung, and held several local offices. He used his newspaper to solidify the Democratic elements, and his success was undoubted. His first State office was Lieutenant Governor under 'Governor Grover Cleveland, and became Governor when Cleveland assumed the Presidency in a 885. Twice mom hinted and elected to the office. Declined a third nomination last year,as he preferred to go to the United States Senate as-successor of William M. Evarts. Was a candidate for Governor dm 3 888, when Cleveland ran for President. He led Cleveland 30,000, and was elected toy a big majority, while Cleveland was beaten. Disloyalty to Cleveland was charged, hut never proven. Hill is a tireless student of-current events, .and 'keeps track of every movement.

JttmeN K. 'Campbell. One of the strongest Democrats in the usually Republican State of Ohio. Been chosen Governor of the State,

a n<fi the (inly man in Ohio who made it hot for McKinley. Was born in Middleton, Ohio, July 7, 1843. Captain .TohnParker,.who commanded colonial troops at the battle o f

Lexington, was one iff his maternal ancestors. Is known in .political circles as the Butler County “Mascot.” At theagemf twenty-four was admitted to the bar, and began practice in Hamilton County. Chosen Prosecuting Attorney in 1877, and served till 1880. Beaten for race for State Senator in 1879. His friends elected him to Congress in 1882, and again in 1884 and 1880. Became very popular by watching the interests of his constituents and of cx-soklicrs. Received the unanimous nomination for Governor in 1879. and came out of the campaign with flying colors, beating the previous Democratic record by 46,218 votes. l.lis record as Chief State Executive won plaudits from adherents of all parties. Is a hard worker, and more regular in his attendance at his office,than his clerks. Is easy erf access, and al ways ready to inquire Into grievances -and to redress them. Gives hifge sums in charity from his private means. His charming wife is a society leader, and Is mother of ■one daughter and three sons.

Jnfan McAuley I’almer. The ■‘'grand old man of Illinois” was born, 1817: admitted to the bar, 1839; Probate Judge, 1843; member

Constitutional Convention, 1847; County Judge, 1348: member State Senate, 1852; reelected as an independent and anti-Nebraska Democrat; left the Democratic party o n the slavery question, and resigning his seat in the Senate on that aCcount. 1856; delegate

to the Republican State Convention and President thereof, and delegate to convention which nominated Fremont, same year: supporter of Lincoln against Douglas, 1858; candidate for Congress. 1859: Presidential elector on Republican ticket, 1860: member Peace Conference at Washington, 1861; Colonel of volunteers, and promoted to Brigadier General, 1861; prominent in the military operations of 1862. promoted tp Major General, 1863; prominent in the campaigns and battles of Chickamauga. Lookout Mountain, Missionary Ridge, and Atlanta; commanded military department of Kentucky, 1865-6: electr ed Goverhor of Illinois, 1868; supported Horace Greeley in 1872 and Samuel J. Tjlden in 1876; three times nominated for United States Senator and three times defeated: delegate to National Democratic Convention, 1884; nominated for Governor and

defeated, 1888; nominated and elect ed Senator, 1890-1. Horace Francis Boles. In lowa they call him “one of thi boys.” A big, handsome man, wilt clean-shaven face, and stroug, pleas

ant expression. A great horseman and in youth was passionately devoted to equestrian exercise. Was born in Erie County, New York, in ,1827. Went West with his parents at an early age, and grew up with the

State of lowa, which chose him as its Governor on the Democrat ic ticket. Had been a Republican up to 1881, when ho joined in the anti-Republi-can crusade, which was a war also on monopolies and prohibition. He acted with the Democrats in all the campaigns from 1882 to 1889, and acquired a wide reputation as a vigorous and forcible speaker. It was this course which secured him the Democratic nominktion, which resulted in his election as Governor. 110 defeated Hutchinson, the Republican candidate. by 6,753 votes, although the rest of the Democratic ticket was defeated. Botes is a hard worker, and is at his office daily at the unusually early hour of 7:30 a. m. He has two sons and one unmarried daughter, Miss Jessie. He is a lawyer by profession, but gives his chief attention to cattle-raising, being a very extensive land-owner He is a tlrm believer in the doctrine that a grand future lies before Democracy in the West. Arthur l’uo Gormun. One of the most courteous and popular Democrats seen In Washington. Was born in Woodstock, Md.,

March 11, 1839. His ancestors came from Ireland in 1784 and settled in Pennsylvania. His father, Peter Gorman, was a thrifty fanner, who acquired a competence and became a railroad contractor. Was one of the builders of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad,

and while In this enterprise settled in Maryland. Young Arthur was always a Democrat, and when a mere youth was a State Convention delegate. He gained the friendship ol Senator Douglas while a page In the Senate and rose rapidly through hit influence. Was a champion of Douglas in his race for the Presidency. Made Postmaster of the Senate in 1860. ' Made Collector of Internal Revenue in Maryland after the wai through the influence of Reverdj Johnson, Montgomery Blair, and Thomas A. Hendricks. Ills accounts fell in arrears in a large sum, hut the difficulty was adjusted, lie was made director of the Chesapeake and Ohic Canal in 1860. He served in the House of Delegates from 1870 to 1872. The next year he was chosen Speaket of the House. In 1875 was elected State Senator, and in 1877 was mud< Chairman of the Democratic State Committee. Has been in the United States Senate since 1881. A keen and dignified politician with a warn 1 heart.

CLEVELAND.

CAMPBELL.

PALMER.

BOIERS.

GORMAN.