The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1909-10-21

P'' ~" NI," the large nail TO It's
capacity. The meeting was for the
purpose OF firing the opening gun of
the present campaign and the various
shots at the Democratic adminlstra.
tlon had a telling effect, as q large
part Of ;he audience who led in the
2pplauding were Democrats who had
learned few uncontradicted facts
concerning the waterworks report or
the financial statement issued last
June
The principal speaker Of the even
ing was Hon. William Glasmann. the
Republican nominee for mayor. who
was interrupted In his speech many
times with prolonged applause. In
part Of his address Mr.. Glasmann said
that the Democrats had said that they
would have the majority OF the CITY
council and that II Glasmann were
elected they would make a perfect he'll
for him. Mr.. Glasmann said, If they
do make a hell for me. I'll be His
Satanic Majesty" This retort brought
forth long applause and cheers Inter
spersed with "Hurrahs." Mr.. Glas-
mann's Views concerning the water
works and the making OF Il the best
system possible were also enthuslas-
tically received.
The meeting was called 20 order by
George J Kelly. who introduced Judge
J. a. Howell as permanent chairman.
The Ogden City brass band. which
had paradcd the streets early in the
evening, was present and rendered
two selections. Judge Howell then
delivered n short address in which
he discussed the stability and sound
ness Of Republican principles; Repub-
lican capability 10 the running Of the
national. state. county and city gov
enments. In closing he made com
parison between the two candidates
for mayor and pointed with pride to
the four-year administration OF Mr.
Glasmann as compared with the ad-
ministratlon just closing OF Mayor
Brewer.
In Introducing Mrs. Jennie E. Mel
son. president OF tho Women's Rcpub-
lican club. Judge Howell said that tho
reason the Republican party
had been so successful was
owing TO the loyal support of
the women. one of whom would be the
next speaker.
Mrs. Nelson said that she would not
attempt to make any extended address
but lust a little talk of the work the
Women's club is doing" She said
that very successful and enthusiastic
meetings had been held at the Repub-
llcan headquarters and the WORK for
the campaign outlined In her opins
ion, Mrs. Nelson said the Republican
party had named the strongest tick
ct possible. Don't scratch your tick
ct. remain loyal to your party and
vote It straight" In closing Mrs Mel
son extended an invitation to those
present TO attend the reception of the
Women's Republican club 10 be held
at the headquarters on Friday. Octo-
Der %. from 2:30 o'clock TO S o'clock.
The Republican Glee club, compos-
ed of Messrs William Pickett. Orson
Griffin, Juard Clump and Leo Van den
Akker. rendered couple OF selec-
tions. Judge Howell then read the
following letter from Governor VII
liam Spry, expressing his inability TO
be present:
"To the Chairman. Republican Raj
ly, Ogden, Utah.
Dear Sir:-I regret. exceedingly,
that IL will be impossible for me TO
ing. [ had fully expected to be pres
cnt at this gathering, but an Import
ant engagement with parties who are
leaving for the east necessitates my
foregoing the pleasure of joining You
In your demonstration.
Accept my warmest congTatula'
tions on the worthy object OF your
meeting and my sincere wish that
the rally may be success from every
point of view. l have confidence that
tho Republican banner will be car
rled TO victory in ogden this fall. and
shall bo glad 10 lend my best efforts
TO accomplish this end.
Cordially. yours,
(SIgned) "WM- SPRf. -
After the reading of the letter Judse
Howell said the next speaker OF the
evening Is the man the people want
for mayor-that is william Giasmaun
and ''Wc WANT BIZ for Mayor
lie said that Glasmaun was not IKE
Miles Stnndlsh who couldn't talk Tor
himself for he could talk for himself
and was going 10 demonstrate to the
people that no can thrice be elected
mayor. 'T don't need TO introduce Mr'
Glasmann for you all know him-all
/ need Is TO call him forth" AS MIR.
Glasmann advanced TO the front oi
the platform he was given periect
ovation.
Mr.. Glasmann spoke as follows:
Ladies' and Gentlemen: To me has
been accorded the honor TO com
pare the two candidates for mayor
] shall take as my text tho words
'Bv their works We shall know
them" William Glasmann did not
seek the Office. but the Republican
marty has nominated him because oi
IA record as mayor made four 10
eight years ago. Therefore. we nave
two mon running on their records
What Is the record OF William Slas
mann2 Let us see.
He took hold OF ogden CITY Win
a floating debt OF ss6,Si6.65. There
VAS some cash on hand which ] im
mcdlately used 10 reduce this deol
When he left the Office and turned II
over TO his success. he turned over
s6i.41o.57. OF which $22,35i.66 was III
the general funds OF the city and WIFE
unpaid warrants outstanding amount
ing to S3,99S 90. or net cash on hAno
above all floating debt on over SlS'pou
There you have Glasmann's record
He assumes a debt of SS6,oOo an'
goes out OF oflce with $4,000 more
cash on hand than WAS necessary u
pay all floating debts OF the city.
Tba, O. rot ali D,trfnr Mr. Glas