The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-10-30
BOOTHS BAD BREAK.
Attack Upon the Democratic candi-
date For Mayor of Provo

date For Mayor of Provo
Provo, Oct. 29.-Another "parlor
meeting was held last evening under
the authority and direction of the non
partisan city committee which is made
up entirely of Republicans. At this lit
! tie society event John E. Booth was
the center of attraction. He made a
speech, and the echoes found a place
in the neighboring parlors, as we'll as
| in the front room of Jesse Knight s
residence. Mr.. Booth has no doubt
come to the conclusion that the cleo
ton Of Royal A. Barney is almost GER
tain. as the public sentiment is that
ne is by far the most capable, practi-
| cal and most successful business man
of the three who are asking for the
votes of the citizens.
An unwarranted and malicious at
tack was made upon Mr. Barney at
this political function. The speaker
declared that Mr.. Barney could not be
trusted with the Office of mayor for
the reason that he was extraYagant in
his business methods, and would place
the city deeper than ever in the mire.
One can scarcely conceive how j. e.
Booth could make this onslaught
against a man of Mr.. Barney's recog-
nized business ability, when the fact
is so we'll known that he (Booth) oc-
cupied the mayors chair at the time
the greatest financial blunder ever per-
petrated against our city was made.
He sat in that chair when Rhodes Bros.
of Denver palmed off a 100000 system
of WaterWorks upon US, receiving
therefor $4,000, and never raised his
voice or veto to avert this disaster,
which has placed our city in financial
embarrassment, which it will take
years to become extricated from When
this gigantic blunder was being COM
mitted Mr.. Barney. as a citizen. did
all in his power to convince the mem
bers of the council and mayor of their
mistake. Had his arguments been lis
tened to and acted upon this city Wouid
not now be in a bankrupt state.
Comparisons between Mr. Barney and
Mr.. Booth, however, are not apropos.
The comparison now to be made is be-
tween Mr.. Barney and the Republican
nominee, Mr.. s. S. Jones, whom, it is
evident. this partisan Republican
committee have set about to elect. MI.
Farrer is removed from consideration,
as he is only used as a means of re-
ducing the Democratic votes and may
be designated a cats paw for the Re
publicans Why does not Mr.. Farrer
resign, is asked on every hand Prom
inent Democrats have asked him this
question, and been convinced ~ his
eVasiVe replies that he himself could
see the trick that is being played upon
him.
Who of the two remaining candidates,
Mr. Barney and Mr.. Jones. has been
careful, successful and progressive in
their business methods? Every school
boy would answer Mr.. Barney. as would
every honest business man. Who has
been successful in his own private bus
mess? The same answer would come
from every tongue.
Which of these candidates could give
the most attention to the duties of the
office? Still same answer In business
and social affairs Mr.. Barney has the
esteem of every man, woman and child
in our city. He contributed to the late
fair the highest amount found upon
the subscription list, and the names g
the opposing candidates are not found
there, Besides this, it was recognized
by all that when he took an active part
in the business matters Of the fair, il
became successful.