Two years ago the Hon. Peter Stillmunkes had no trouble in being elected in the Democratic county of Dubuque and he had no trouble in retaining his seat. The election was between the Democrats and Republicans and went so far Democratic as to be almost uninteresting. In 1893 there was a split in the ranks of the Democrats and the Republicans aided the independent Democrats in the campaign, the result being a very close contest. On the face of the returns Mr. Stillmunkes was elected by a majority of less than twenty-five votes, but his competitor has filed notice of contest, so the House will settle the matter. He was born in Germany January 7, 1844. He came to America at an early age and received his education in the schools at Dubuque. He has resided in Iowa forty-seven years. He lives on a farm near Sherrill, Dubuque county, and his regular calling is farming. In the legislature this winter he will use his best efforts to help settle the liquor question and try to bring about beneficial changes in the management and control of State institutions. He wants to see better highway legislation.

Two years ago the Hon. Peter Stillmunkes had no trouble in being elected in the Democratic county of Dubuque and he had no trouble in retaining his seat. The election was between the Democrats and Republicans and went so far Democratic as to be almost uninteresting. In 1893 there was a split in the ranks of the Democrats and the Republicans aided the independent Democrats in the campaign, the result being a very close contest. On the face of the returns Mr. Stillmunkes was elected by a majority of less than twenty-five votes, but his competitor has filed notice of contest, so the House will settle the matter. He was born in Germany January 7, 1844. He came to America at an early age and received his education in the schools at Dubuque. He has resided in Iowa forty-seven years. He lives on a farm near Sherrill, Dubuque county, and his regular calling is farming. In the legislature this winter he will use his best efforts to help settle the liquor question and try to bring about beneficial changes in the management and control of State institutions. He wants to see better highway legislation.