The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-11-07
THE WINNING TICKET.

1poB TO decide whether they endorse
he present business administration of
municipal affairs or wish to return the
party of wastefulness and extravaganza
TO power IN this city.
The Republican party was in full
control of the city in 1867. The condi-
ton of the city at that time was dis
graceful and the outlook. owing to mall
administration of public affairs was dis
couraging. The Democratic council.
treasurer, recorder and other officials
who took hold of the city government
under those conditions have performed
i wonderful task. They have paid off
$50. 600 of small debts left by their Re-
publican predecessors, saved $4,000 in
running expenses and collected $4,000
that the Republican treasurer overlook
ed. All this has been done. too, with
out increasing the rate of taxation al
though valuations have been lowered.
One of the most patient and perse-
vering members of the present city
administrations. interchangeable in the
labor of lifting the city to place where
it can pay its bills as they are con-
tracted, is President Barnes of the city
council, the Democratic candidate for
mayor. Mr.. Barnes is a native of
Utah, a conservative business man, a
conscientious public official and
pleasant gentleman. He is we'll equip
ped by education and experience for the
position of mayor having received his
education at the University of Deseret
In making public addresses his Ian
guage is good. his words are carefully
selected ard the impression he creates
is altogether creditable to himself and
II Whatever position he occupies. There
will be nothing ridiculous or clownish in
his discharge of the duties, social or
official. that devolve upon the mayor of
q city like this.
Recorder Backman is one of the best
If not the best official in his position, |
the city ever had. He was recorder in |
1899, having been elected on the Citizens |
ticket and his conduct of the office was |
so eminently satisfactory to all classes |
that he was importuned by prominent |
Republicans TO make a non-partisan |
race for the place again in 1897. but, /
being a Democrat, he ran On that ticket |
and was elected. If merit deserves rec
ognition, Mr.. Backman deserves a re-
election
Hon. Frank b. Stephens is an attor-
ney who stands in the front rank Of
western lawyers. All his life he has
been a Republican but now that the
local Republican organization has be-
come a part of the national goldbug
Mr. stephens remains true
10 principle. in recognition OF which de-
yotion- the Democratic party has nomi-
mated him for the position of city at
torney. Mr. stephens was assistant
I United States attorney in the territory
Of Utah and later served as fire and
police commissioner. He viii discharge
the duties of city attorney in most
acceptable manner.
o @ o
Treasurer Morris is on old railroader.
having beer. connected with the Utah
Central Tor many years. Afterwards he
engaged in the coal business. Mr. Nor
RS was born and raised in Utah, but
never held public Office until his pres
pnf terra as city treasurer. His con-
duet OF the Office has been characterized
Vi
seqs methods and every taxpayer has
I.ad occasion to feel safe with the
fnnda Of the city in the hands of
Ike Richard P Norris. His
.fs>5v< ~ Office has had no equal in this
sfy's affairs
81. Could y. Blakely halls from Ne
,sasaa, aad is a Democrat of Bryan's
lind and locality. At Sidney in that
state nc held the important position of
.sefstrar OF the land office and acquit-
I'd himself with credit. Mr. Blakely is
eoIi known, trustworthy and thorough J
y equipped for the duties of auditor
III, election viii reflect credit upon the
,afty aza the city.
Justice John y. Timmony is an old
Ine Pennsylvania Democrat, but has
,set, IN Utah a good many years. he is
lawyer by profession, and as a dis
enser OF exact justice in the police
inift has been efficient. fair and salts
sctory.
sfi,r eoupciiInanic ticket is well dis |
,ii,,,ted among the various nationals /
I.ss trades and political clements in /
he CIT.
sai;n aldaasgay. in the First precinct, /
~ active member Of the present /
,.uneii if,z record entities him to
.,.sis,.tinn, fIo IS "a carpenter by trade S
,.a a., ol,i resident OF the city. Noah J.
sseAeii Is another Nebraska man, q
/. I, ~. and is thoroughly acquainted I
III, he naanoiai condition of the city c
- i,s neeas. John GALLAGHER is /
an old-timer. solid c
..sl,,sss man. and this is the first time a
! has asked for public Office in the c
+, ,ea second precinct w Z. La Q
s.,is Lac been nominated for the coun- n
a. Is a ticket broker reliable +
..si.tsA nan and Kentucky Demo- |
e. -. n annlfh rilns a freight u