The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1909-08-07

tive or all tn0I inc NepuDuCdu pdIls
stands for In the communitf
Right at the start a snag was en-
countered. Some of the old wheel
horses demanded that Glasmann run
/ for mayor to redeem the city from
the Democrats before he runs for con-
! cress. on condition that he run for
mayor and put the party In power all
down the line, II was agreed that he
would he given the solid delegation
from Weber county in the next Re
publican state convention, and that
he would be backed TO the limit by
the Republicans OF this part OF the
state for congress.
On these conditions Glasmann has
consented to be the candidate for
mayor. He has no desire for the po-
sition. and is using II only as q step
ping stone to congress- BY accepting
the mayoralty he breaks down all OPP
position in his own party and clears
the way TO Washington, d. c. This
is the situation, and this is why Re
publican politicians are buzzing thus
early Glasmann has the active sup
port and cooperation OF every party
man in the community anxious to get
TO the pie counter They feel that
ticket Will lead them to victory. and
all other considerations are lost sight
OF In this oveT-shadowing desire
And through 1t all Glasmann is sit
ting up nights to play smooth politics,
He realizes that he has complete con-
troll of his party organization in the
county. and yet II would be folly for
him TO 90 into the state convention as
J..I -.t.N tl.a
solid and enthusiastic backing OF his
county This is inducing him 10 make
concessions TO his former political en-
emies in making up his slate. He Will
make any reasonable sacrifices now,
especially as ne cares nothing for GER
tain city Offices. keeping in view all
the time the seat in the house of rep
reSentatlyes as the vital goal.
For instance. Glasmann is flirting
with Dan Pugh as counCllmanic tim
ber in the Fifth ward. The two have
been mortal enemies In politics for
years, and Glasmann has felt the
weight OF Pughs hand in many a prl-
mary and convention. Now he is will
Ing to let Dan so TO the city council
ii he VIII be good next year and not
pack primaries against GlaSmann
when he blooms out as n full-sized con-
gressional candidate David r. Wheel
wright Is another candidate for coun-
ell in the Fifth and the reform ele-
ment in the party is back OF him
strong. Dr.. G. A, Dickson Is still an
other
In the Fourth George Kelly is Glas-
mann's latest choice In the Third
he is urging that the Repblicans put
no candidate in the field at all against
Samuel Thomas, the Democrat. who is
especially strong in the ward Nor
does he take offense at the boom
started for D a. Smyth, a former
Democrat. by the Republicans of the
Second. BY this means Glasmann
hopes to break up the Democratic or
ganiZation to some extent and gain
many votes for his general ticket
The council presents a problem that
is bothering Republicans The pres
ent council Is half and half political
ly, but the Democrats have a slight ad-
vantage in having three hold-over
members. These are Browning. Hum
phris and Peery The Republicans
have but two Wilson and Dana. In
addition to this. the two Democrats
going out are especially popular i'm
their wards. and if they decide to run
again VIII make 1t uncomfortable for
any candidates opposed to them These
are Thomas I'm the Second and Chris
Flygarc in the Fourth So that with
the very best combination they can
put up, the Republicans will have a
hard time redeeming the council.
When the source OF the foregoing is
thoroughly understood the object
sought to be attained is clearly dis
closed. The whole article is to be dis
counted as a Democratic feeler, in
tended TO bring out Republican OK
preston and arouse internal riyalries
and jealousies
Former Mayor GIasmann. when
asked his opinion of Che Herald ar
ucle, said he has not talked politics
with any of the prospective council
manic candidates, knows nothing of
any political conniving, has more
than he can attend to in advancing the
interests of the Four-State Fair and
for months has eschewed politics
much to his own peace of mind.
The Herald. with only few days
left in which to talk for Democracy.
evidently is bent on making the most
of its opportunity, but, strange to re-
late, instead of informing the public
on those Democratic meetings and
conference TO which its renresento
tive has been prlvy. the Herald in
sists on presuming to tell what the
Republicans are doing.