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Show TRUTH. is in too deep trouble to permit A. W. MoCune to cause any man like dassensions in its ranks this fall, and TTtfth tion. At the uext Democratic convention, the party will declare for the gold standard, the tariff will bo the leading issue, and unless the Republican policy in the Philippines fails, it will reverse itself on the question of giving the islands a government by themselves and will advocate selling them to Borne foreign nation, preferably Japan. The declarations made by General Burt in favor of letting Japan have them, are taking root in tnc east and several one the name of Qi'il Nebeker wauld be to conjure with. ft ft Richard W. Young will doubtless receive the nomination for supreme judge at the h&nds of the Democrats. Peron there be other may haps a little later candidates in the field; perhaps Judge take a hand in but right now it looks the game again, Rolapp, of Ogden, mav ing the subject gingerly of course but all the same they are getting ready to flop when the time comes. very much like Young. II ft Coming down to the local political field, thereis not much change from ft ft Orson II. Hewlett is rustling hard in the interest of his candidacy for the state senate. He has lots of friends who are working for him and being an extensive employer of labor, he is finding support among the laboring class who say he is always just and even generous to his employes. the situation as depicted in these colThe county school umns last week. election is regarded by the Republicans as a straw indicating public political sentiment But there are those who claim that causes other than political combined to defeat Van Cott and elect Ashton. On the face of matters the Republicans ought to have the best of it But local occurrences, of which the o muddle is by no means the least, are working against the party to a greater extent than one might suppose. Mayor Thompsons persistency ft ft Parley P. Christensen has been greatly honored by being selected as Republican state chairman. He is but a youth but has done good work for his party, and shown Buch ability as makes it sure that he will conduct a vigorous campaign. He is a graduate of Cornell university law department and is one of the brightest young in the state. He is a native ofattorneys Cache county and became a member of the Republican state committee from Tooele county' n 1893. He served the committee as ts secretary when Wesley K. Walton ind E. II, Callister were chairmen, and or the past two years has been vice chairman. He was elected county at the last county election and has filled the office most creditably. Wells-Fnrg- in keeping this man Dooly at of the board of public works, the head after all that has been shown against him, is causing dissatisfaction among the conThe servative members of the party. fear that Smoot may be elected to the senate if a Republican legislature is chosen causes many to fear success by their party. If the stupid Democracy had a brainy leader at this time and a keg a barrel is not required it could win in this county with but little effort. But there seems to be no one to go to the front for it. It has no mouthpiece to express its sentiments; no general to its broken ranks. re-for- I ' at-or- ney ft ft Truth REPUBLICAN STATE CHAIRMAN CHRISTENSEN. m ident sees that he has lost nearly, if not all, the popularity he once had, he has the secret satisfaction of notmg that the party is cutting loose from Bryan. Even in the south, where Bryan was once very popular, sentiment is changing, while in the northern states the party conventions are not yelling any pursuing his present plan of silence and shrewd work, he is lining up the editorial comment or explanation. As eastern Democrats and some of the neither the Tribune, Telegram or western Democrats and although Herald, Mr. Kearns papers, will print think is he for obvious Bryan may reasons, and the News is accomplishing it, . something in his yawping about Cleveland, while he is attracting every ones more at the mention of his name, attention to the fat fisherman of Princeft ft All this seems to be making for Hill. ton and Buzzards Bay, Hill is arrangmatters and laying wires for a surseem to be having a walkover. No one Whether David B. wants to be presi- ing for the western members of the prise has the temerity to raise his head and dent himself, or name the candidate party, who still cling to W. J., which combat Meeks at all, while Jack Smith cuts no figure. It is certain that by will be sprung at the national conven- is the only person who is mentioned as an opponent for Emery, and Jack isnt cutting as much ice as he might if it was winter and the pond was frozen over. It is said that there is but one candidate for county auditor in the neld on the Democratic side. the papers are by no means filled Well, with declarations from Republicans who The time has now come when It want the place. Is found that The Pianola Is an "Bhe Pisnol sibie ft II necessity But it is early yet to talk county politics. Wait until dog days are over and off. something will be doing. ft ft In the field of national politics there i nthing pariicularly doing ron the surface at least save by the Democrats. Cleveland was done and done plenty. Bryan and Watterson seem to ave effectually squelched the old man, although Harpers Weekly occasionally makes a plaintive wail in his behalf. But while Cleveland has been sent back to his fishing tackle to meditate, the breach in the Democratic party is not healed yet means. The by any nearest approach to a settlement of the existing difficulties seems to lie in the fact that all agree the party will not Cleveland. But while all H mis has been going on and the fr ex-pr- es- In the home. With It anyone can instantly pro- the masterpieces of pianoforte literature. No dally practice required to be in a position to entertain your company. Call any time and we will be more than pleased to demonstrate the many superior points in this perfect Instrument. Visitors always welcome. duce Then perhaps Dally recital at 4 p. m. Daynes Music Co. 74 Main Street. 15he Rs 8 adapts the following from its lively friend, the Journal, of Logan. The story is one of those refreshing, snappy little anecdotes which need no ft ft It looks as if two candidates on the Republican ticket would be nominated by acclamation. While the Tribune is reproaching the poor old Democracy with having no ambition in the direction of its members seeking office, it might draw a moral or two from its own side. C. Frank Emery and Walter Meeks, candidates for the nomination for sheriff ana recorder, respectively, organs are approach- quasi-Democrat- ic Leading Music Dealers too busy reforming the city morals to dally with anything not serious in tone, Truth will give it the circulation it deserves. Mrs. Harlem McBride of Hyrum, Cache county, is the widow of a veteran of the Mormon Battalion and ler friends advised her she was entitled c a pension. She made an application through Mr. C. C. Shaw, who having read of the stupendous successes of senator Kearns in securing pensions 'or Utah people, sent the papers to him. The receipt of the same was duly acknowledged by Senator Kearns social secretary, who announced that careful attention would be given it. Some time afterward she received a letter from the pension office saying, in substance: Dear Madam. We to state that your application forregret a pen-sio- n, after due examination has been denied. Of course the lady was disappointed. She mentioned the result c Hon. I. C. Thoreson, who took matter up and forwarded the papers the to Senator Rawlins. In a couple of weeks .he pension office wrote her: Dear Madam. Through the efforts of Senator Rawlins, a reconsideration of vour application No- .-, was had, and you are hereby informed that a pension of 8 per month has been allowed you. The day following the of this receipt letter, which of couree was welcomed by Mrs. McBride, joyfully she another. Was it from Rawlins? No. Was it from Sutherland? No It was from Doc.f Jones, written on dai'ntv paper and sealed with nice perfumed wax. It read: I am delighted to you that through the splendid efforts of Senator Kearns, a reconsider- re-ceiv- ed in-or- m |