The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-09-20

II is thought Elmer B. Jones viii be
made temporary chairman.
r. C. Carthey of the Second precinct
has announced his candidacy on the
Republican ticket for the legislature.
The friends of William Mcmillan, who
sat in the last house. said yesterday
that they had secured his promise 10
make the race again this fall on the
Republican ticket.
Judge King viii probably open his
campaign the same night that the Re
publicans hold their big rally at Wells
vile. the home Of Joseph Howell On
that night he will likely speak at Lo-
gan. and the next night follow In the
| footsteps of Mr.. Howell at Wellsyille.
r. c. Lund. a member of the Demo-
cratic state committee, spent the even
ing at Democratic headquarters. He
said that his county would roll up a
Democratic majority this fan of which
the party could be proud.
Chairman Frank J. Cannon Of the
Democratic state committee win make
a number Of speeches during the prog
ress of the campaign.
j. B. Graham. editor Of the Bingham
Bulletin, called at Democratic head
quarters. He said his call was purely
a friendly one, 10 keep in touch with
the political situation. and not with
any intention Of switching" as had
hafF, fufiFoafad he MIGHT do in the fst.
ture.
Judge o. W Powers. who acted as
temporary chairman Of the state con-
vention, and refused the nomination
for congressman, is arranging his per-
sonal matters so that he can take the
stump in behalf OF the nominees and
the party generally.
IL is the intention of the Democratic
state committee 10 have every county
toured most thoroughly by the speak
ers who are TO be selected. When a
speaker enters a county he will not
leave IL until he has delivered an ad
dress in every precinct. IL will be one
of the most thorough canvasses that
has ever been made by the Democrats.
II was stated yesterday that c. f.
Allen and John Henry Smith will tour
the state during the campaign with
Joseph Howell. if they can arrange
their personal affairs to permit of such
a trip.
Chairman Anderson is looking for a
good advance agent for Joseph Howell,
IL is the intention of the committee 10
flFlaVa 1Fatr
gressional nominee and work up a lit
tie enthusiasm in advance in the cities
and towns where he will speak. The
man to be selected viii play the part
of an advance man. II viii be one OF
his duties 10 bill the town, announcing
the arrival OF Mr.. Howell in a few days
and work the local press for advance
notices.
Joseph Bull. jr., one of the recent
Republican converts, entered Third
precinct primary with the hope that
he would be sent to the county con-
vention next week as a delegate. When
his name had been placed before the
primary eight men seconded. When
the ballots were counted he was cred
tied with four. Then every one
laughed.
The Democratic state committee viii
probably have made a button TO be
worn by each contributor TO the Life
Saving Fund" Each button will bear
a number and an appropriate inscrip-
ton. It is the purpose Of the commit
tee TO distribute them broadcast OF
the state. Only those who contribute
10 the fund win be able to secure
button.
Ninety-nine contributions were made
to the Democratic Life Saving Fund"
yesterday. coming from various parts
of the state. The total number of do
nations amount TO 265. The c0ntribu-
tons yesterday ranged from 81 to $40.
On the streets yesterday it was
thought that the following would re-
ceive the nominations for the lower
branch of the legislature on the Repub-
lican ticket, they all being Smoot and
Kearns men: a. L. Hamlin. First pre-
cinct; Thomas Hull and Louis NJ. Can
non, Second precinct; Bishop McMil-
len, Third precinct; A. II. Nash. Fourth
precinct: Charles Brink OF Brigham,
Robert Harmon and John c. Sharp Of
Mill Creek and H. =. Shurtliff.
The Republicans Of the Fifth pre-
cinct held q caucus last evening. J. 5.
DaVeler was temporary chairman, and
Jack Acomb temporary secretary. The
permanent officers were F. c. Loofbor-
OW, chairman. and Jack Acomb, sec
rotary A ]. Davis and Joe Cote!
were elected as members of the county
committee. c. L. Armstrong was made
a member of the committee on perma-
nent organization and order of busi-
ness in the county convention, 5. {.
Wing for the credentials committee
and NJ. A. Breeder for the committee
on resolutions.
Senator George c. Writmore, the
loldoxay ssnafor frono NeDhi visited