The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-10-02
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THE REPTBI.ICANS.

The Republican leaders and candi-
dates were very busy men yesterday.
The primaries of the night before
brought many surprises, and it was
found that numerous states were
smashed. In fact, not a single slate
was left intact, and the politicians
were trying to fit the pieces together
and make other states. All pretty gen
orally admit that the situation is diff
cult to size up" Considerations enter
into this convention work different
from that of any other convention.
There is little in common between the
two factions except the desire for Off
ces, ana in this case the two factions
have the desire for the same offices.
Is he Bryan or Mckinley? is the first
question asked in discussing a candi-
dates fitness. AS to the prospects of
the various candidates, there is much
speculation. That some of the old
board of county commissioners will be
renominated is almost certain, and
that one or more will fail of renomina-
ton is likewise probable. 1t is said
that N. c, F1ygare is in the race, and
his candidacy initiates against that of
Wilson, who is regarded as pretty much
actual residency. Flygare and Wilson
would be considered as TOO much Og-
den. On the other hand, Wilson has
done much for the ogden valley peo-
pie, and their delegations ought to and
doubtless will not only support him,
but punish his enemies in the conven-
ton. This gives him a good fighting
show. o. P. Mcdowell and j. e. Cool
idge are also mentioned for the place.
For treasurer, Alma D. Chambers
has lots of friends; so has James E.
HalverSon.
Fred Chambers has Withdrawn from
the contest for sheriff and is working
hard for his brothers nomination.
George Halverson has refused to enter
the race for county attorney and is
also working hard for his brother s
nomination as treasurer.
For sheriff pretty fight is on be-
tween c. E. Layne and E. f. Tout, with
j. C. Shepherd, a railroad man, ready
to loom up as a somber-hued steed
when the convention tires OF other
colors.
For clerk, Nat Kimban is in evil
dence, but a strong candidate is pelng
urged in the person of L. B. Best, who,
it is claimed. as railroad man, will
give a much needed strength to the
ticket Best has been defeated once
for the office and does not just relish
making another fight.
For county attorney, it looks like j.
z. Bagley, especially since he and John
D. Murphy appear to have pooled is
sues. 1t is understood that Bagley
will be nominated by Murphy, and it
is remarked pretty often that Murphy
will be one of the candidates for state
senator. e. NJ. Allison is also spoken
of for senator, but there is very little
that is definite about the legislative or
fees. There is a feeling that the battle
royaI comes on these Offices and that
these nominations are being arranged
or endeavors being made to arrange
them in secret between the frlenos OF
Senator Brown and Senator Cannon
Men who Will pledge themselves to
vote for both are hard to find but are
expected to be forthcoming.
For assessor, Edwin Dix seems to be
in the lead. as does Rose Garfield fol
recorder. For surveyor, Dan Ellis OF
w. NJ. Bostaph.