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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-10-11
ION. CALEB W. WEST
was loudly ca led for. He came on the
platform and was introduced.

1T is not on the programme. but on an oc
caslon like this l cannot do less than respond
we stand on soil purchased ard acquired under
Democratic administration, and as Democrats
we nave q right her. and right to speak. We
are not outside OF the flag and have a right to
meet In council, to raise our voices in behalf OF
Ihe best interests of our common country.
mere IS body here holding place
unuer the laws who think we are q
different people. Have you read the report of
the Utah commission: 1t is the most unique
production OF the age. They nave no power.
but 10 act as an election board In times past
on y 10 nave specific duty to perform, but
Iaey qua nothing to correct the situation. The
local issues having been met and all having
dgrSeu 10 DO all that could be asked, this board
now has the audaclty to tnterpoSe their voices
10 direct the political destiny of 200OO people,
On what meat do they feed: A voice, 10 OO0 a
year J. Yes they can grow fat on this without
work or labor. lApplauSe. In their report
they tell you all the progress here is due 20
their efforts, sitting in an office and appointing
eIectlon boards, and they are a guard which
can't be removed safely. just think, If Saun-
derS and Godfrey failed to come here twice a
year! What would become of Robinson if he
could not be interviewed on the ius.n erity of
TINS people: What loss, if the distinguished
statesman from Arkansas, Mr.. Williams, could
not come and battle in the lake! What
deSolatlon might fall to our land! What
Shau we say to the whole people!
They need have no fears for the future no mat
always do right, but those issues of the past are
never going to trouble the future With two
hundred thousand Industrious and liberty loving
people, We nave made territory surpaSsinp ali
It's nelghbors. There is no more sincere people
imam we have here, and they can as well be
trusted with statehood when il comes as any
other: This bugaboo is not to be one that viii
ever fr g hten Democrat. We viii get ready
for Stalehy Cd and will deserve it and have 1t &C
corded US.
JOHN W. JUDD
was called for. He said: am not able to talk,
from the fact that have been to Ogden. Provo,
and now am too full for utterance. On the 2Sth
OF last March, band of a few Democrats at
Provo asked me to come and talk to them 1t
was an immense assembly. took self-govern-
ment, and that motto you see as my platform
bhen told my Salt Lake friends that Utah
county was up and doing. Last night was
there again, with the distinguished speaker.
W. ID. Bynum, OF Indiana. All were Democrats.
Inc drum corps was even all Democratic. The
immense crowd listened for two hours and
never wearied
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compelled to rely upon his own efforts for an
education and a livelihood, he soon left school
and entered the office of Judge w. w. Cleary
as student Of the law. The civil war inter
rupted his course and 1t was not till 1867 that
he was admitted to the bar. On entering the
active practice he formed partnership with
his former preceptor. but was so n after elected
county attorney and in turn TO the position of
probate and county judge.
Upon the election of Mr.. Cleveland the entire
Congressional delegation from Kentucky urged
his appointment governor of Utah, to sue
&c Eli ii. Murray, who was also a native of
that state, and in 1886 he entered upon its duties
and served until 1889.
In the organization of the party here in Utah
he has taken an active part. and Is now the
chan man of the Salt Lake county Democratic
central committee.
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August, 1925. He attended school at Washing
ton college NOW Washington and Lee univer-
sityl, Lexington, Ky, ana graduated therefrom
in June lS4S Som after he removed to Cali
fornia, and in 1850 was elected clerk of Mari
posa county. In 1851 he was elected 10 the gen
eral assembly and served two years. After
wards he was elected to the state senate from
the Sixth district and served for six years
Removing 10 Idaho, he was elected as delegate
10 the FOrty-second Congress from that terri
tory. A bout twenty years ago he came to Salt
Lake and has made this his home ever since,
being engagedin the practic of law.
When the Liberal city administration came
into power in 1890, Colonel Merritt was ap-
pointed city attorney, but he soon resigned,
not feeling congenial in that company.
IN 1883 he was selected as chairman of the
territorial Democratic central committee,
which petition he now fills.
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Of Ogden, was called for and said:

congratulate you on the fact that today we
are to take our place with the only national
party In the United States in the ranks of the
party that favors the common people of the
country. Recently our.opponents are avoiding
the issues. We are told We must not even talk
an honest dollar. Who is not for it? He knows
II poor coat Is forced on the market it will
reach the poor mans back. These Republican
say we are not for good government and for
good money, but they are trying to enrich a
few at the expense of the many.
Here in Utah we should become a party of
the national organization Why not discuss
economic questions here as well as in Ohios Is
il not much for our interest TO have TAXATION
is not true American citizen. [Applause /
But they say we can't be reasoned with No
they don't want US to talk till they have il
liked their way.
LIST OF DELEGATES.
The several committees then came into
the hall and the one on credentials re-
ported the following as entitled to seats
in the convention:
Box Elder-John d. Peters, A. H. Snow.
h. II. Smith, William Love-
Cache-G. w. Thatcher, Fred Turner.
Eli Webb, William Haslam. H. H. Peter
SON, ir., j. p. Lowe, g. ID. w. Fulmer, w.
H. Maughn, Samuel Oldham, ]. M. Bern
hisel p. 5. Barson.
d Wis = David Stoker, o. P. Hatch.
James f. Smith, George Swan, ir., T. j.
Brandon.
Juab-J. s. Watts, Frank Burke.
Morgan = Thomas R. Condo, Samuel
Francis.
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is native of the great state of Ohio, having
been born in Lexington, Richland county Jan
uary Is, 1882. While yet in his minority he
crossed the plains and located in Plumas
county Cal, where he resided for eighteen
years, engaging extensively in mining and
afterwards in mercantile pursuits: During a
portion of the time he served as sheriff of that
prospected extens vely in Montana and
southern Utah. Shortly after he formed
a business connection with the late
Senator George Hearst. of California
in the purchase of the we'll known Ontario mine
and in its successful management the best
monument to his capacity has been raised He
Is earnest and sincere in his political convictions
and in selecting him for chairman for the Salt
Lake City central committee the Democrats
have made no mistake
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Is a native of Salt Lake, having been born in
this city in lS49. His schooling was received
here, and for few years he tau ght school. In
1863 he removed 10 Ogden and there was elected
clerk and recorder, serving eight years in that
office. After studying law and being admitted
to the bar he was chosen county attorney, his
several terms covering period OF ten years.
In 1884 he was sent as member of the Terri.
torial Council and in 1890 was president of that
body. At the Democratic Territorial conven.
ton held in this city last July he was made
vice chairman of the central committee Mr.
Richards ranks among the leading members of
the bar, aud is one of the best posted men on
political matters in the territory.
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was born in Salt Lake City, February % 1858,
and received his education here, graduating
from the Deseret university. He subsequently
return he became business manager of The
HERALD. in which capacity he acted for five
years. In 1888 he, with others, was instru-
mental in organizing the young Democracy,
and subsequently was on the staff of the Dsn30.
crdt. which was started as a result of this move
ment. For some years Mr.. Dunbar carried
on an extensive publishing business in Omaha,
and when the Omaha Republican got into finan-
cial straits he was prevailed upon after much
persuasion TO take hold of the business depart
ment. and the manner in which he conducted
that not only confirmed the wisdom of his Sc
lection, but rendeted it possible for the com
pany to sell out without embarrassment.
Since last summer, when he resumed his res
idence in Salt Lake, Mr.. Dunbar has been one
OF the most energetic and effective organizers
of the new Democratic party.
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The people love local self government. Mr..
Black said after crossing this vast region he
could not understand why any man was not a
Democrat The force bill was a drive at our ter.
ritOries more than at the south. The commits
sion has said, We don't think you should di-
vide on party lines. Have we no right to re-
Spect ourselves! They don't think Utah is
ready for statehood Who asked them for an
opinion: II let alone, We will fit Utah for that
time without their aid, and it will be a Demo-
cratic state for the next half century fAp-
plause.l The motto under God Bless our
Home should be the one that banner "A gov
eminent of the people, by the people and for the
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Judge Henderson said that while he had
asked this should be otherwise, he was a
Democrat, and when the public good de-
mands his services he could not refuse.
Here in Salt Lake will be the headquar-
tiers, and so long as 1 am in the Office ask
all to help US. We can only direct the
work; you must aid US in bringing this into
line with all the union. Let us have organ
:zation. l thank you earnestly for this
honor.
AT 2:30 p. m. the convention took recess
and the delegates and visiting statesmen
took the special for Garfield.
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NiuhE Session

The commodious Central hall was well
seated and well filed at the night session.
Two bands enlivened the occasion with
excellent music, and many ladies graced
the occasion by their presence.
Chairman Henderson called the house to
order. and announced that owing TO the
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CONSTITUTION.

On motion committee of nine on con
stltution and bylaws was appointed con-
sisting of f. S. Richards. Salt Lake; J. b.
Miner, of Utah: c. D. Fulmer, of Cache
j. S. Watts, of Juab; G. G. Richards, of
Weber; j. E. Bromley, of Summit; David
Stoker, of Davis; j. d. Peters, of Box
Elder; j. w. Judd, of Salt Lake
On motion of f. H. Dyer the following
were named on resolutions:
F. H. by r of Salt Lake; ]. w. Nc
Ginnis, of Weber; w. N Dusenberry, of
Utah; A. H. Snow, of Box Elder; j. b.
Lowe, of Cache; n. A. Parks, Salt Lake
j. L. Rawlins, Salt Lake.
A recess was then taken until p m.
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COMMITTEES.

A committee of seven was appointed on
credentials, consisting of A T. Schroeder.
Salt Lake; w. H. Brown, Utah; w. H.
Segmiller, of Sewer; ]. w. McNutt,
Weber; Fred Turner Cache; J. S. Watts,
Juab; A. w. WINS, Washington.
On motion, committee of nine on per
manent organization was appointed, as fol-
lows: +. S. Richards, Salt Lake; M. NJ
Kellogg, Utah; @. w. Thatcher, Cache: L.
L. futile, Ssnpete; H. A. Snow, Box FL
Ger; David Stoker, Samuel Francis. Nor
gan; j. y. Bromley, Summit; w. L. Nc.
Ginnis, Weber.
The committee were allowed to retire.
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CONSTITUTION OF THE SOCIETY OF UTAH

The committee on constitution reported
the following constitutions
We. the Democrats of Utah territory in con-
vention assembled associate ourselves together
under the following constitutions
1.-The name of this association shall be The
Democratic Society of Utah.
2-The objects of this association are as fol-
lows:
To foster the formation of permanent Demo-
cratic societies throughout the territory of
Utah. and insure their active CO operation in
disseminating Jeffersonian principles OF gov
eminent;
States, autonomy of the states, local selfCoy-
eminent and freedom of elections
To res st revolutionary changes and the CEN
traiZatlon of power;
To oppose the imposition OF taxes beyond III g
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PERMANENT OFFICERS.

The committee on permanent orga MIA
ton reported the following officers:
For chairman. Hon. II. p. Henderson, OF
Weber.
First Vice Presidential w. WINS.
Second Vice President-W. H Maughn.
Third Vice President-W. n. Dusen-
berry.
Fourth Vice President-F. H. Dyer.
Fifth Vice President-T. S. Allen.
Sixth Vice President-W. K. Reid.
Secretary-E. A. Smith.
Assistant-G. H. Snow
The chair then Introduced Hon. H. P .
Henderson as permanent president.
He thanked the committee and conven
ton for the compliment.
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SENATOR CHARLES JAMES FAULKNER was
born In Martinsburg, W. Va, Sept 81. 1917. ac-
companied his father who was minister to
france under President BucHanan, attending
the noted schools of that country and Switzer7
land returned TO the United States in 1851. and
after the arrest of his father went south and
Joined the confederate army surrendering with
j. Z. breckenridge at Appomattox. After the
war he resumed his studies graduating from
the university OF Virginia in 1soS. He was
made Grand Master OF the Masonic Grand
!oage In 1879, in 1880 was elect d Judge OF the
thirteenth judicial district and in 1857 United
States senator His determined opposition TO
the vicious Force bill brought him into great
prominence among the Democratic leaders of
the country. For twelve hours he held the
floor speaking continuously and admirably to
prevent vote Ing taken ON that naas11re
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MUSIC, SPEECHES And ENTHUSIASM ABOUND
Cauncey E. Black Senator Faulkner and Congressman Bynm
Address Vast Audience Upon the Vital
Questions at Issue.



and
emu
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] am not unmiudful of this honor, and thank
'ou for it. We are here, by the grace of God
AID peTmissi OF the Utah commission to or
tanize the Democratic society of Utah. one in
accord with the great party which will have in
Utah as It's object the grea est good for the
greatest number, and help to make govern
ment OF the people, by the people and for the
land Applause
On motion, d. c. Dunbar was chosen
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COLONEL MERRITT
was called for. He said:

In order to achieve success it is necessary for
US TO have organized and intelligent effort: by
we have ceased pickering and IN ted on the re
ng1on Of the Democratic party, one common
platform. am glad to get out of the Liberal
party, and am free to confess my faith was
never all that a Christmas 81 o I'D have been.
Democrat from boyhood, / nope there shall
be inscribed on my tomb, Here lies Demo
crat. we want to give time. means and
thought to one common cause, and thereby WIN
the success to which we are entitled BY grace
and Democratic Congress We can relieve our
selves of the Utah commission. Their functions
nave ceased, and though they think they yet
have national power their report is a libel
upon the people of Utah. Applause
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asked Secretary Elias A. Smith to read the
all, which was done. Colonel Merritt
hen said: 81 am instructed to present II.
:. Lett as temporary chairman"
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Saturday, October 10th, will be a day
long to be remembered in Utah. Just {
year ago those who believed the time had
come to lnaugurate The necessary move
ments to secure political education and per.
feet party organization began their efforts,
and to-day every county in the territory
can show at least one organized body OF
Democrats, and an interest in politics has
been awakened which surpasses any thing
known in our great west.
Pursuant to the universally expressed
wish of the leading men all over the terri
tory and at the suggestion of those in i'm
mediate charge of the affairs of the Nation
al Association of Democratic clubs, con-
vention was called by the central commit
tee to organize
DEMOCRATIC SOCIETY
for Utah, and to this the several counties
responded in the meeting yesterday. Be
lore the hour announced large numbers OF
citizens and delegates assembled in the
Central hall under the Walker block, and
HeId's band after a street parade favored
the gathering with some lively strains OF
music. The best of feeling prevailed on
all sides and introductions and hand shak-
ing was marked feature of the gathering.
The members of the territorial central
committee were present, and on the plat
form were f. w. Beare, of Idaho, Caaun
cey f. Black, Lawrence Gardner, G. c.
Richards, of Ogden, Judge H. p. Hender-
son, Of Weber, p. e. Williams OF Salt
Lake, F. ID. Richards, of Ogden, and others.
Enthusiastic applause interspersed all the
speeches at the most salient points.
TO ORDER.
At II a. m. Samuel A Merritt, chair
man of the Utah Democratic central com
Tittee, called the convention to order and
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SHAhLSS d. FAULKNER,
Senator from West Virginia. He said:

regret that am before such an audience
WIN WIN limited time and subjects so vast. Your
hospitality has been such that no praise can do
that SUBJECT justice. We went to Garfield to day,
ana mat peach must be owned by a corporation.
don U believe any of the agricultural people or
democrats wouh have given it such title
congratulate you upon your magnificent con-
vent.on held here. 10y this act you have placed
yourselves IN accord with the national party,
ana no longer will Democrats here be mixed up
Win any other party. LApplause.l TIL now
you nave mad no connection. The mixed can
sehd only mixed representatives and they can't
De ADMITTED TO our councils. This is the only
position that could have been taken 10 do what
you you desire. L find the young elements are
ready. Ihey are now organizing into tarlff
clubs, and are studying the issues of the day.
Inls must be done in all your societies, for by it
you VIII nave the chance to go abroad and do
good work for the cause. 1 urge upon YOU all
70 follow This example so when the campaign
comes you can name your ticket and your men,
anu ask all to rally around your platform of
principles. lApplause.l When a man asks me
why am Democrat understand he means
40 adhere to the principles and these are what
am governed by.
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PERMANENT OFFICER

The committee appointed to select per-
manent officers of the society named:
President, H. P. Henderson, Weber.
FIRST vice president, F. S. Richards, Salt
Lake.
Second vice president, G. W. Thatcher,
Cache.
Third vice president, w. H King, Utah.
Secretary, A. T. Schroeder
Treasurer, E. A. Smith.
MIR. e. H. Dyer moved the adoption of
the report in highly eulogist1c speech,
and Colonel Merritt put the question
Adopted.
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short time given, the speeches would
necessarily be short. Back in 1860 the
Republicans made new state OF Virginia,
put In time the Democrats gained posses
sion OF its affairs. One of her Senators is
with US, whom l introduce to you,
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iOLoNEL LETT FOR TEMPORARY CHAIRMAN,
anne forward and said:
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A DEMOCRATIC SOCIETY

At II a. m. Samuel A. Merritt, chair
man of the Utah Democratic central com
Tittee, called the convention to order and
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neafhs and Funerals.

l.. A. Leischer was buried yesterday at
3o'clock by the Odd Fellows. with the SER
vices of that order. The funeral took
place from Cross & Co.'S undertaking es-
tablishment, and the interment was at the
Odd Fellows cemetery. The deceased
died of typhoid fever at his home on the
corner of Bell and Front streets, on June
5. He was 80 years of age.
Mrs. Elgin Seigfried, who died of general
debility on June 6. at Fremont, was buried
at o'clock yesterday, at Lake View ceme-
terry. Mrs. Seigfried was 20 years of age,
and was the wife of Ehrhardt Seigfried
Mrs. Anna Carkeek, wife of Samuel Car
keek, who died of typhoid fever on June 5,
OF her late residence, 70S Madison street,
was buried yesterday morning at II
O'Clock, at Lake View cemetery
Three patients were received at Provi-
dence hospital, none of them seriously ill.
ana one was received at Grace hospital,
man named Nelson from Ballard, who is
suffering with some Inflammation in one
of his legs, which will probably necessitate
the performance of 4 surgical operation
Mrs. Maggie Wilson Atkinson, wife of
Charles Sumner Atkinson. died yesterday
morning at 72l Main street of pneumonia.
Her remains were embalmed by a. q.
Smith, undertaken, and viii probably be
shipped to Butte, Mont, where her parents
reside
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Gre.t I.abor OrranIzation.

The Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen
was organized seven years ago under the
name of the Brotherhood of Railway
Brakemen, but was extended two years
ago SO as to include conductors, brakemen,
yardmasters and switchmen. Since its or
ganization it has received and disbursed
sl600O,0O0 and has paid out in benefits to
widows, for funeral expenses and as pen
sions to disabled members, $1,50O,OOO.
This disability pension extends to MEM
bers who lose leg, an arm, hand, or re-
ceivc such other injuries as prevent them
from performing their regular service.
The next national convention Will be held
in Boston in October
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sioner, as a part of the national judiciary, do
not appear to be adequately appreciated. Since
the act of congress OF last session extending the
authority of the commissioners to administer
the oaths required by law in the cases referred
to ! have had numerous applications from
various parts of my circuit for appointments of
attorneys of claimants in these cases COM
missioners, the ostensfble grounds urged being
the convenience of the people. Well. 1t would
be convenient for tie people, perhaps, If these
oaths were altogether abolished and none
required. But congress, in its wisdom, has
not seen fit 70 abolish them So it
would, perhaps, be convenient to the people
who permit the attorneys of the claimants TO ad
minister AID certify the oaths, but congress has
not seen fit to so provide. This being so, do
not sec my way clear to accomplish the same re-
suit by appointing some of these same attorneys
commissioners of the United States circuit court
for the very purpose of giving them authority TO
administer and certify in their own cases the
required oaths, and in that way go around the
law as established by congress as TO them,
thereby giving them an advantage over their
brethren of the bar engaged in the same line of
practice.
l have heretofore resolutely refused 20 make
appointments in all similar cases, and shall
continue TO do SO as long as entertain the views
heretofore expressed.