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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1892-01-24

Is native of Tennessee, having been born in
sumner county, in that state, September 9th,
1889. When mere lad he was apprentced to
learn trade, but afterwards studied law with
his uncle John G. Stock then of the circuit
bench. When the civil war broke out he en-
listed in the confederate service and was in
more than twenty engagements, including
Ch1ckamauga and Mission Ridge. In 1868 he
began the practice of law in Robinson county,
and afterwards was appointed judge of the cir
cunt and supreme bench. In 1884 he was an
elector on the Democratic ticket from Hermit
age district, and in 1888 was appointed associate
justice of The supreme court OF Utah, and soon
after removed TO this territory. In 1889 he re-
signed from the bench and resumed the prac-
tlce OF the law. Judge Judd was the first to
advocate the organization of a cuD in this city.
and in his address delivered on jackson Day.
1891 he pronounced in favor of division on
party lines. That speech viewed il the light of
subsequent events, reads like prophecy, and
1t Is reproduced at length in this article He
has family consisting of wife, three sons
and daughter, and makes his home in Salt
Lake, where he is now pr icticing his profession.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1892-01-24

Was born in Macon county. Missouri, Febru-
airy H. 1861. While quite lad he located at
La Plata, in that state, and engaged in the
drug business and continued to reside there I'M
I'll $3.50, when he remove to Utah and settled
at Provo. In 1891 he was admitted to the bar
and has been engaged In the practice of law
evor since. Upon the organization on party
Provo Democratic club and has taken an active
and prominent interest in the workr H was
married in 1885 and hes an interesting family.
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struggle from the power of one king; and they
never intended to submit to another one by
Whatever name he might be called.
Now, have laid before you the principles Of
the DemocI attic party. l have shown you in a
brief way its history. These principles have
been adhered to by that party from that day to
this. The other idea is, the national idea. as
have SAID, and to-day we are combating it, 1t
is the idea of an empire. 1t is the idea that ap-
for their rule of government 1t is the idea
that levies taxes upon one class OF people to
enrich another. Let me give you
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1892-01-24
We believe that by the PRONUNCIATION Of
At Ogden.

In the month of July, 1890, several of the
more active Democrats took steps to or
ganize club. In the course of a few
weeks about fifty names of men formerly
connected with both of the local parties
were secured, and in August constitution
and bylaws were adopted.
Those of opposite political faith were also
aroused and the action of the Democrats
caused an awakening in the ranks of the
Republicans. On the 10th of February,
1891, mass meeting was held by the
latter at Ogden and q brief enuncia-
ton of principles made. This was
followed on the 22d of February
by mass meeting of Democrats
at the same place, which declared In favor
of freedom from class Legislation, individ-
ual liberty, non interference by the church
in state affairs, against the force bill, for
revenue reform and free coinage of silver,
and that it was proper and expedient that
the party in Weber county should be more
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1892-01-24
A SAMPLE OF ONE OF THEIR JUDGES

who now sits upon the supreme court bench of
the United States, and who is of this Republi-
can party. In the legal tender cases, the cues
ton before the court was as to the power Of
the United States to make anything but gold
and silver lie al tender in payment of debts.
The case had been there and had been decided
by one majority adversely to the power. 1t had
been carried back after the composition of the
court was partially changed, and decided by
one majority in favor of the power. Later on
the con est was renewed and the opinion was
rendered from which propose to read That
opinion was written by Judge Gray. He says
speaking OF the powers of governments: "The
governments OF Europe, acting through the
m fSe the legislature according
their respective constitution, had and
have as sovereing a power of issuing paper
money as OF stamping coin. This power has
been dl tinctly recognized in an important
modern case ably argued and fully considered
in which the Emperor of Austria as King of
Hugary. obtained from the Engli court of
chancery an injunction against the issue in
England, without his license, of notes purport-
ing to be public money of Hungary" I under.
take to say that there has never been man
upon that bench who was appointed by a Demo
cratlc PRESIDENT. or had the name of Demo
crat, that would have cited the principles and
PREcEDENTs OF KINGLY GOVERNMENT
as proper rule for the construction of our con-
Stitulion
L could read to you and recite to Won extract
after extract precedent after precedent. which
go to show. to prove the truth of my assertions
that the Democratic people of Am RIGA are to-
day contendlng with the same party it had to
contend with from the beginning of the govern
m men and the struggle to-day is the same The
me struggle on the one hand is to pr serve the
autonomy OF these states; it is to preserve the
right of liberty of the individual citizen The
struggle, on the other hand is to Concentrate
the power of the government at Washington,
and from that power frame and pass force bills
that snail absorb the powers of government and
dismantle the states CIV
The Democratic party has never yet been
compelled to resort to any expedient of that
KIND TO preserve itself in the confidence of the
people. AS SAID, 1t has had its Universities, il
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1892-01-24

the preceding national convention and
specifically declared in favor of q govern
ment by the people; the largest liberty of
the citizens consistent with public safety
separation of church and state both locally
and nationally; opposition to a legislative
commission; the redeeming of the territory
from the discredit which had been brought
upon it; the absolute freedom of the voter:
obedience to all laws; fitness for office the
test of candidates; and invited all who
could subscribe to these doctrines to unite
with them. The society was known as
THE DEMOCRATIC CLUB OF UTAH,
and the following officers were chosen ::
Jos. L. Rawlins, president; Alfales Young
vice-president; John H. Burton, recording
secretary; George A. Meears, correspond
ing secretary; L. S. Hills treasurer. AS
an executive committee: A. L. Williams.
chairman; John NJ. Young, Secretary; G.
A. Clark. j. @. Sutherland, Theodore Bur
mester, Ben Sheeks, f. w. Jennings and
j. T. Kingsbury were chosen.
The work of the club was pushed with
some good results. in March, 1855. the Salt
Lake Democrat was started. Numerous
political meetings were held, and at the
August election a ticket was placed in the
field for councillors to the legislative assem-
bly, (from Salt Lake, Dawes and Tooele).
consisting of r. G. Chambers, j Raw
Inns, u. a. N1drSudll, BLU y. Il. N1lkCfCner.
for representatives: w. G. Sharr J. M.
Benedict, A. f. Doremus A. L. Williams,
III. d. Ripeto, and Stephen Hales For
superintendent of schools: j. T. Kings
bury: and for selectman, Bolivar Roberts.
The journalistic venture represented by
the Salt Lake Democrat, did not meet
with the success it deserved, and in the
long period between national elections
there was little to arouse the political SEN
-timent of those who had
ONLY VOICE BUT NO VOTE
8, the selection of chief magistrates and
the enactments of Congress.
Matters thus continued until after the
,ocal election in the spring of 1890 In the
,nonth of June of that year a meeting was
held at the Office of Frank H. Dyer, for the
s.srnose of considering the question of
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1892-01-24

H. P. Henderson as president, G. G. Rich
ards vice. president, and Jesse B. Barton
secretary.
This organization continued until super
coded by the regularly elected central COM
mittee at county convention held on July
15 1891.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1892-01-24
At Provo.

But not alone to the cities Of the Great
Salt sea was to be left the honor of pro-
mitigating Democratic doctrines. The fresh
water city also entered the arena early
and made most efficient progress. On the
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1892-01-24

versary of the victory of New Orleans,
was held under the auspices of the central
clnh at the federal court room on Thurs
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1892-01-24

in the minds of such men as Jefferson and
Patrick Henry, and tho contest from that on
became marked and distinct.
When the constitutional invention met in
1877, might say prior 10 the meeting Of tbs
constitutional convention in the city of Phila-
delphta, that framed the constitution of the
American government, Mr.. Jefferson was a
minister abroad. representing the American
government, and we learn from history, that
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1892-01-24
]. R. LETCHER, Secretary.
Ten days later, On May Is,
A MASS MEETING

was held at the Salt Lake theater. which
was presided over by Frank H. Dyer, and
speeches, endorsing the action of the CEN
trial club and responding to the invitation
extended to all who felt so disposed to join
in the alignment on National party lines.
were made by Colonel Samuel A. Merritt,
Hon. John Il. Game, James H. Moyle,
Elias a. Smith, H. G.. Lett, L. E. Holden,
LIE Grand Young, j. H. Paul and J. w.
Judd. This action on the part of the
Democrats was followed by call from the
Republicans and on the Goth of May, at the
same place, a meeting was held, which,
after very stormy session, adopted resO-
lutions and invited all who believed in the
principles of that party to join the organiza-
tion.
Vigorous protests were made by the ter
ritorial committee of the Liberal organiza-
ton at session held on the 23rd OF May
1891, and by mass meetings held soon after
The Salt Dake Herald
which had hitherto been the organ of the
Peoples party, having passed under the
control of those who favored the plan of
dividing on national lines. announced in it's
issue of Sunday, May oath, 1891, that
henceforth it would be found doing battle
for the cause Of Democracy, both on local
ann national questions. IL furtherance of
this plan
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1892-01-24
First Steps in the Political Reconstruction Of
the Territory.
SALT LAKE, OGDEN And PROVO LEAD OFF.
Democrats Declare in Favor of SeGovement and Division
National Party Lines
APPEARANCE OF THE DEMOCRATIC CLUB ON JACKSON DAY

Party
of Prominen
Mass Neutrality-suspicious. Under the
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1892-01-24
NATIONAL LEAGUE

of Democratic clubs, and through his rep
reservations that organization was induced
to seLd into Utah the Hon. William L. Will
son OF West Virginia, who was about TO
make tour of the west in the interest OF
the organization.
This distinguished representative ad-
dressed the people at Ogden on the 18th of
May, 1891, aud on the Goth spoke to an i'm
mense assembly in the Electric hall at Salt
Lake. In his addresses the subject of tariff
reform was discussed IN most exhaustive
manner and the people of the territory
were enabled for the hrst time to feel they
were in touch with
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1892-01-24
EFFICIENTLY ORGANIZED

for the furtherance of the principles and
doctrinces of Democracy in the govern
ment of the country. municipal, territorial
and national.
A county central club was organized and
elected o full quota of officers with Hon.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1892-01-24

TEMPLE OF HONOR AND TEMPERANCE
Will hold an open temple and give an en-
tertainment, free of charge, consisting Of
songs, readings and addresses. Mr..
George Nj. Ottinger will lecture. Subject,
| pictures" Remember, Monday evening.
25th, to commence at Z 30, at Temple of
Honor hall, over Deseret bank. Every
body invited.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1892-01-24
A NEW ORGANIZATION

was effected and additions made to the
editorial force, MIR. A. l.. Pollock, recently
editor of the Times, but formerly for many
years associate editor and the editor in
chief OF the Omaha Herald was made man :
aging editor, and some months later the
services of Colonel William Hyde, who for
many years occupied the place of editor in
chief of the Missouri Republican, were Sc
cured for the editorial department
However the elimination of the club
movement may truly be said to have been
reached when
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1892-01-24

You can't estimate mans hberality by
what he thinks you ought to give.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1892-01-24
OFFICERS WE'RE CHOSEN

to serve until the first annual election in
the following December:
PRESIDENT, H. c. Lett; vice presidents,
Z. w. West and E. H. Dyer; recording sec
rotary, II. V. Meloy; financial secretary.
A l. schroeder; treasurer, II. T. Duke:
sergeant at arms, P. j. DAILY. Executive
committee: NJ. w. Stone, j. L. Rawlins
j. w. Judd and A. G. Norren.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1892-01-24

First Appearance of the Club in Public.
The first observance in Utah of Jack.
sons Day." the occasion of the 10Th ami.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1892-01-24

The last great struggle between the old
factions has been made. New thoughts
and feelings and ambitions are supplantiug
the old, and with the Home Rule bill to en-
gage the attention of the people the dawn
of a new era is already seen. The
prophecies of a year ago now read like his
tory, and in all that goes to make this
great territory and prepare it for a greater
state the club movement will be recognized
and felt as a great and continuing force.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1892-01-24
THE HISTORY OF THOMAS JEFFERSON

and we look to him as the father of our party.
PARDON me while read to you a short extract
from the inaugural address delivered by him
beSore the Congress of the United States ON
the 4th day OF March, 1901, for it was that tn
thereafter became the principles of that party
tory that has ever been acquired by America
was obtained. He says: About to enter fell
low citizens, on the exercise of dnfi, q
which comprehend everything dear and
valuable to you, it is proper for Won
to.understend what deem the essential pIin-
clples OF our government, and consequently
those which ought to shape its administrator
will compress them within the smallest com.
pass they will bear, stating the general princi-
pie but not all its limitations. Equal and eyact
justice to all men of whatever state or per-
suasion, religious or political; peace commerce
and honest friendship with all nations: en-
tangling alliances with none; the support of
the state governments in all their rights as
the most competent administrations for our do
nestle concerns, and the surest bulwarks
against ant1-republican tendencies; the preser-
walton of the general government in its whole
constitutional vigor the sheet anchor of our
care of the right of election by the ueople-a
mild and safe corrective of the abuses which
are Topped by the sword of revolution where
peaceful remedies are provided; absolute ac-
Quiescence in the decisions of the maioritv-tne
vital pr nclple of republics, from which there is
no appeal but to force the vital principle and
immediate parent of despotisml q well dis
ciplined militfa-our best reliance in peace and
for the first moments of war. till regulars may
relieve them; the supremacy of the civil over
the military authority.
ECONOMY IN THE PUBLIC EXPENSE
that labor may be lightly burdened; the honest
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1892-01-24
THE DEMOCRACY OF THE NATION.

Work had begun IN earnest and in every
county in the territory the Democratic
party began perfecting its organization,
and in each legislative district candidates
for both branches of the legislative assem-
bly, were placed in the field. The returns
at tue August election showed how
thorough the work had been done, for Of
the thirty-six members elected, the Demo
Gratis had
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1892-01-24
The Peoples Party Disbanded

and through the organized head, left its
members free to unite with either the
Democratic or Republican parties. This
was done by the Territorial Central com
mittee in an address issued June 10th, 1891
as follows:
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1892-01-24
THE ADDRESS.

Whereas A radical change has taken place in
the political situation in this territory the pro-
gressive people of various parties have deter
mined to bury old strifes, to ssolve merely
local combinations and to make national cues
tlons paramount:
Whereas, Both Democrats and Republicans
who formerly united with the so-called Liberal
party lor the purpose of overcoming the
Peoples party have severed that connection
and have organized under their respective party
titles and principles:
Whereas, Each of these organizations has re-
pudialed the liberal" policy. designed to de-
stroy the political liberties of the majority of
our people and have declared against disfran-
cnisement except for crime determined by due
process of law;
Whereas They have invited the citizens of
Utah, regardless of difference in religious view >
to join with them in working for the political re-
demption of this territory.
Whereas, The chief necessity for the exist
ence of the People party has been the compact
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1892-01-24
A TERRITORIAL SOCIETY

was organized with Hon. Henry P. Hen
derson, of Ogden as president. and one
vice-president from each county; 4. L.
Schroeder, of Salt Lake, as secretary, and
e. A. Smith of the same place, as treas
urer. For vice-presldent of the National
society, NJ. Nj. kellogg, of Provo; execu-
tive c. mmittee, ]. W. McNutt, of Weber,
j. H. Rumel, il, and ]. A. Cavanaugh, of
Salt Lake, and w. G. A. Bryan, of Juab.
Thus within the brief space of year the
political affairs in Utah had undergone
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1892-01-24
DEMOCRATS ALL OVER THE NATION.

Just after the organization of the Ogden
club the vice-president, G.. C.. Richards,
happening to be at Philadelphia, was placed
in communication with the
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1892-01-24
A MAJORITY OF Two-THIRDs


in each house and the municipal vote
showed a majority of nine over all
opposition in the territory.
A most fitting conclusion to the work Of
the summer was the organization of
THE TERRITORIAL DEMOCRATIC SOCIETY.
and placing all the various clubs of the
territory on uniform basis.
During the month of October, 1891, the
territory was favored by a visit from
several of the most
DISTINGUISHED AND INFLUENTIAL DEMO-
Gratis
of the states in the persons of Chauncy +.
Black, of Pennsylvania, president and
Lawrence Gardner, of Washington, the
secretary-of the national clubs, Charles j.
Faulkner, United States Senator from
West Virginia, and William d. Bynum,
member of Congress from Indiana
These gentlemen visited Logan, Ogden
Salt Lake and Provo, at which points they
were greeted by large and enthusiastic
audiences, and the effect of their visit will
long be felt in both the social and political
circles of the territory. At the convention
held in Salt Lake on Saturday, October II,
1891, speeches were made by ali the visiting
gentlemen, as well as by many of the dele
gates from various sections of the terri
tory.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1892-01-24

A committee consisting of j. L. Rawlins.
John w. Judd, A. G. Norren, John A
Marshall and j. R. Letcher was appointed
to draft constitution and by laws for the
government of the club and on October s.
1890, submitted the same, which after con-
slderatlon and some changes was adopted,
and the following
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1892-01-24
TO BUILD A DEMOCRATIC PARTY IN UTAH.

We intend to send Democratic literature into
every postonice in this territory. We, y this
beginning serve notice upon ali those who are
interested in combating our ideas the war is
has
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1892-03-08
SAN FRANCISCO MARKETS.
THE STATE OF TRApg

SAN Francisco, March The vegetable mar
ket was very dull today excepting for early
vegetables, which are coming IN quite freely
and find good demand a. lower prices. Potatoes,
onions and squash are drug on the market and
prices are tending downward.
The fruit market is depressed. Oranges and
apples are in abundant supply and business
owing to q very light demand, is dragging. Five
carloads of oranges constituted this mornings
receipts.
The market for dried fruit is quiet. French
prunes and bleaehed pears arc the only varieties
which receive any attention.
The market for dairy produce IS rather de-
noralized, especially for butter Supplies arc
heavy. the tone weaker and prices continue To
have downward tendency. Eggs arc stsnnknr,
than they have been Tor some time past
PRODUCE RECEIPTS AND QUOTATIONS. a
Flour. II 600 quarter sacks: wheat To- -.
tals: barley, 1900 ceutals; oats, 1900 eon1r7Ss
potatoes, $3.50 sacks; bran, 600 sacxs: U3~4
1900 gallons. = -
Flour-Family extras. s5Oss5.I5 - 1rrvuas
bakers extras, Si90eo5.o0i superfine. 81 1f5yH -
Whest-SLt5eL615 per GENITAL for good to
choice shipping.
Barisy-Fssd, s71zc for dark coast; u.oca