The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-09-28

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political work IN his own behalf yes
terday. He says he is in the night to
win.
The hall where the Democrats viii
meet Monday has been profusely deco
rated for the occasion. The festOoning
was done under the personal super
vision of B. S. Kimban. II consists of
flags, bunting and pictures of leading
Democrats.
G. w. Hardy yesterday announced his
candidacy for the nomination of coun-
ty surveyor on the Democratic ticket.
He has entered the race at the elev-
enth hour at the earnest solicitation
OF his many friends, who are working
hard for him
The Democrats OF Riverton present
the name OF Thomas p. Page Of that
community as a candidate for the
house. A circular sent out endorsing
his candidacy is signed by John Han
sen, chairman, and Edward Orgill, sec
rotary OF the Riverton precinct.
Ray Van Colt seeks the nomination
OF county attorney before the Demo-
cratic county convention, which meets
Monday morning at 10 o'clock In Chris
Jensen hall.
The caucus of the Fifth precinct del
egates TO the Democratic convention
viii be held in christensen's hall at 10
O'Clock tomorrow morning. The Second
1 precinct delegates will caucus at the
same hour in the same place.
The Republican chairmen OF districts
u 10 26. inclusive, which Is the former
Second precinct. met Friday evening
and elected II. F. Heath chairman and
A. W. Raybould secretary. Matters
pertaining to the campaign were dis
cussed.
A. H. Christensen of Manti, chairman
OF the Republican county committee OF
Sanpete county. was in the city yester-
day.
Congressman Littleheld OF Maine.
who is accompanied by his wife, spent
yesterday and last night in the city.
He is a candidate for the speakership
Of the house, made vacant by the re-
fusal Of Speaker Henderson Of Iowa to
accept the position again. Last even
ing Congressman Littleheld was ten
dered an informal reception at the Alta
club. He is en- route TO the Pacific
coast. where he win make a series of
campaign speeches for the Republican
party. Congressman Sutherland has
asked him 20 visit Salt Lake on his
way home and make speech here in
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ticket.
Attorney Allen OF Lincoln. Neb.,
called upon Chairman Frank ]. Cannon
Of the Democratic state committee last
evening. Mr.. Allen is the law partner
of William Jennings Bryan, and dis
cussed with the chairman the pros
pective visit of the orator TO Utah dur
ing the campaign.
Chairman Frank ]. Cannon is reeeiv-
ing letters every day from county
chairmen throughout the state asking
him 10 send them at the earliest posi-
BILE date eloquent and forceful stump
speakers. The letters tell OF an awak-
ening OF interest in the campaign and
the desire Of the Democrats TO con-
tribute to the Life Saving Fund
Many Of the epistles contained checks.
representing contributions from various
sections of the state.
William f. Rydalch of Provo. ex-sec-
rotary OF the Democratic state commit
tee. leaves tomorrow for tour OF
Cache county He win visit every city
and town in the county before he leaves
il on another assignment from the state
committed
The young Democrats of the city and
county are taking great interest in the
Young Mems Democratic club which
c. p. Overfield viii organize the latter
part OF the week. More than 100 young
men, who have yet TO deposit their
first ballot on an election day, have
gone to Mr.. Overfield and asked TO be
notified Of the first meeting that they
may be present and subscribe their
names.
Andrew Morgan OF Provo called at
Democratic headquarters last evening
He impaired a few encouraging words
as 10 the situation in Utah county.
The executive committee of the Dem
ocratic party held a meeting yesterday
members OF the committee the follow
ing prominent Democrats and party
nominees were present: Judge William
II King. Judge Richard w Young, Da-
vld Evans and United States Senator
Rawlins. The meeting was devoted 10
a general discussion of the coming
campaign, an itinerary of the speakers
and the best methods 10 be pursued 10
awaken enthusiasm in the party
throughout the state.
Monday morning at 10 O'Clock there
will be a formal meeting of the Demo-
cratic state committee. II is called for
the purpose of hearing from the coun-
" members what is being done
throughout the state in the interests of
the party, and 10 inculcate new ideas
FATHER AND SON CONVICTED.
Portland. Ore. Sept. civilian Bald
win and his son, George W. Baldwin,
were found guilty of manslaughter to-
night by a jury on charge OF killing
Frank Carlson last July. Young Bald
win and Carlson engaged in a prize fight
10 settle a difficulty over a girl, and a
blow over the heart caused Carlson's
death, The elder Baldwin was a spec
tator at the fight. The jury recommend
ed George W. Baldwin to the mercy of
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