The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1890-09-03
Up IN IDAHO.
The Ticket Democrats
Will Fight For.
WHO THE MEN ARE.
Brief Pen Pictures Of the Can
didateS.
OUR REGULAR BOISE LETTER
Glowing Words for Ron. Ben Wilson, the
Democratic Nominee for Governor
Notes and News From the North.
WHO THE MEN ARE.
Brief Pen Pictures Of the Can
didateS.
OUR REGULAR BOISE LETTER
IDAHO DEMOCRATIC STATE TICKET

For Gocernor-HON. BEN. WILSON
of Boise county.
For Liclttenant- GoUernor--SAMUE14 F.
TAYLOR, of Bingham county
For Congress-A. Z. MAYHEM, of Sho-
shone county.
For Secretary of State-E. a. SHERWIN,
of Shoshone county.
For AUDITOR. H WICKERSHAd, of
Owyhee county.
Far Trcas,usr-TIMoTHY REGAIN, of
Ada county.
For Attorney -Gencral-R. Z. JOHNSON,
of Ada county
For Superintendent of Pubic Instruction.
MILTON A. KELLY, of Nez Perez county.
For Supreme Judges-H. w. WEIR, of
of Ada county; F. E. ENSIGN, Of Alturas
county; /. N MAXWELL, OF Nez Perez
comfy.
BEN WILSON,
of Boise county, the Democratic nominee
for first governor for the state of Idaho, is
one OF the early pioneers; he came from
California where he had lived from early
boyhood, student miner, merchant, to
Idaho In 1862, engaged in mining with
marked success, became interested in
legislative council. During his entire
car eer Mr.. Wilson has shown hims, Ii to
be man of great executive ability and I'M
doubted integrity. He is well known and
respected throughout the entire state
amongst all classes of people, and it is
common saying amongst all who know
that his purse is as open as his heart and
his word as good as his bond His nomina-
tion was unanimous and he stands royal
chance of being elected.
S. F. TAYLOR,
candidate for acknowledgements, is an
other old resident of Idaho. He came to
the territory in the early days. settled in
Bingham county and helped, by his energy
and strong determination, its growth and
prosperity. MIR. Taylor has been sheriff
for two terms, was an active member of
the late constitutional convention, and is
now president of the Bingham County
Agricultural association.
During his entire career in public service
MIR. Taylor has shown himself to be one of
the best posted men of the state on its
needs and resources generally, and possess
ing as he does marked executive ability, he
comes before the public as one of the
strongest men on the ticket.
FOR CONGRESS, C. E. MAYHEM,
of Shoshone county. No ADLER or stronger
country than Mr.. Mayhem; he POSSESSES
great ability, is ready and witty speaker
and will secure the state of Idaho Justic e,
and recognition in Congress. He stands
right on the silver and lead questions and
known and respected as he is throughout
the entire state will draw very heavily
from theopposition and almost surely be
elected.
FOR SECRETARY OF STATE, L. F. SHERMAN.
of Shoshone, is a very popular and able
man and possesses the ability to fill with
honor the above Office.
He stands very high throughout the state
, especially IN his own county where he will
carry everything before him.
j. II. wICKERsHAM.
andidate for auditor, is another old res
dent of Idaho. He came here in 1863, iden-
titled himself with the affairs of the terri
tory and has been one OF the leaders anG
hard workers of the party ever since.
Governor Stevenson appointed him ter
ritorial controller in 1S,6 and during his
career in Office Wick as he is Familiarity
known, has shown him self to be man o.
marked ability. thorough understanding
and undaunted integrity
He is well known throughout the state in
connection with the different benevolent
societies and will draw very heavily froG
Vic ASSPUOAAOcA
TREASURER, TIMOTHY REGAIN,
of Ada county. Tim, as he is generally
known, came west in 1864 and settled in
Owyhee county. where he to day owns an
interest in several of the largest mines.
He is also heavily interested in the water
works and street railway system. and is
doing as much if not more than any other
man today for the advancement of Idaho
Mr.. Regain is one of the most populal
men in the state, he is known and liked BY
all classes of people and 1t is an old saying
that Tim always keeps open house. anG
never refused helping hand to anyone IL
need
ATTORNEY GENERAL. X. Z. JOHNSTON,
of Ada county. is considered one of tn,
leading lawyers in the state. and will poll
strong vote. He has filled the position o
attorney general for the last four year
and stands good chance of being re
elected.
SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION
NJ. A. KELLY,
of Nez Perce county, is another old time
and one of the most prominent and bes
known men of this section. He under
stands the requirements and possesses tn
ability to fill with credit the position o
superintendent and is generally concede
to be one of the strongest men on til
ticket.
SUPREME JUDGES.
H. w. Weir, Ada county, is one of tn
sblest members of the bar in Idaho, and i
fast becoming recognized as one of the bes
posted lawyers of the state on all judicia
matters.
K. E. Ensign, Alturas county, is one o
the best known men in the state. He ha
practiced law for years and has shown al
the requirements for making good Judge
j. n. Maxwell, Nez Perez county, is gen
orally supposed to be the youngest man OF
the ticket. He is present district attorne,
for his county and during his career ha
made hosts of warm friends and shown
great ability.
Taken as body it would be difficult Z
find better ticket to put before the public
These gentlemen are wellknown and re
spected, have been tried and prove
worthy, and the people of Idaho surely ow
thanks to the Democratic convention TO
using such fine Judgment and for present
ing such good ticket, not only for abilis {.
and honesty, but one selected so that ever,
feet harmony maintained. Every man VIII
can should vote; this election is the mos
important one in the history of Idado, an
will make her entrance into the unio
either as a Democratic or a Repubica
state.
Let every man do his best and the Demo
Gratis throughout the union will be wei
satisfied that Idaho Is for the true good @
the country and its people.
REGULAR BOISE LETTER.
BOISE CITY, August 20, 90.-TSpecis