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Show . ., , , ...,,,.. i , .- ..... - ... .- ...,-. i ..... .... i , ii.,... .., .,,... i .. ..-, , ..,..,.., ..... ... .. , , . j F.TURNER'S 'X-RAYS7' ON DISGRUNTLED DEMOCRACY OF CACHE COUNTY AND ALLEGED CHURCH INFLUENCE. Fred Turner with his characteristic characteris-tic wink of mystery is telling what wonders he knows and what he can do to hurt the Democratic party In Cache county. What does Fred want to ln-. duce him to X-ray his alleged mystery? mys-tery? Fred ought to go off and tell his troubles to a ward policeman, and stop misrepresenting everybody and everything. Clipping from Logan Journal, Oct 20th. Here you have It, In part, gentleman, gentle-man, gratis. The outcome of the election held In this county four years ago, viz. 1808, Is perhaps remembered by many of the citizens of this state and county, when a Republican average majority of 137 was given against a Democratic majority ma-jority two years previous (In 1800) of 1,184 and the election in 1000 a Democratic Demo-cratic average majority was again given giv-en of 340. As the minute details of the extreme reversion of sentiment In the election of 1808 has been kept from the people, for their benefit 1 herewith here-with state the facts under oath, that the people may pass their verdict upon up-on points contained therein. Fred Turner of Logan City, being duly sworn, deposes and says: That upon the regular call of the Democratic Demo-cratic county convention made by the countychalrman in the fall of 1808, regular primaries were held in their various precincts, whereat duly elected elect-ed delegates were chosen to attend said convention. At this convention (as is usual at all conventions) two distinct factions were visible, viz.: The straight up Democrats, who were headed by Thoreson, Farr, Turner, Woolf, ct al. faction, while the disgruntled dis-gruntled faction was headed by the chairman, a majority of the executive committee of the county and others. Tho former faction, being In the majority, ma-jority, prevailed; hence the county nominations were made along thoso lines. Such intense bitterness was exhibited ex-hibited by the defeated faction that a third ticket was talked of being put in the field. Said deponent being a member of the state central committee, phoned for the State Chairman, James H. Moyle, to come up and adjust matters mat-ters If possible. Three meetings were held upon his arrival. Discussions pro and con were made by parties rep-' resenting both sides. Said deponent, Fred Turnor, who had received the nomination for sheriff, arose and made the following statement: "Gentlemen, I have received the nomination for sheriff on your Democratic ticket. In the interest of peace and harmony, I will resign said nomination and will sign a document, right here and now, to this effect. You can placo ' ln my stead Geo. F. Rlgby, Edward Edwards, or any other person you choose; but I beg of you not to turn this ofllce over to tho Republican party." Immediately Imme-diately parties arose from both sides of the house refusing to let me resign, stating that I was not the objectionable objection-able candidate. State Chairman Moyle stated that Sheriff Turner had acted magnanimously and as far as the sheriff's office was concerned it should remain settled. Tho meeting adjourned ad-journed without any definite understanding under-standing being readied as to the changing of any candidates. The disgruntled dis-gruntled faction held one or more meetings by themselves, which culminated cul-minated In what is known as a "Sample "Sam-ple Ticket" being made. Below are true copies, and to induco individuals in various parts of the county to press V l this ticket to a successful issue, promises prom-ises were mado to give office In the future fu-ture for loyalty to tills disreputable course. One man in particular was to receive the county commlssloncrshlp two years thence for faithful services rendered. I Deponent further' states that lie paid $25 as campaign assessment before tho meetings with Chairman Moyle and after the meetings an aditlonal 925, making in all $50. First Is tho regular ticket as nominated nomi-nated at the county convention; Second Sec-ond Is the revised or "Samplo Ticket" made by tho disgruntled faction, giving giv-ing majorities for each candidate. It can readily be seen which was successful success-ful at the polls, all of their ticket being be-ing elected except Aaron Farr, Jr., Walter Jones and S. W. Hendricks, who were successful but by few votes. It can also bo observed that notwithstanding notwith-standing Fred Turner tendered his resignation, he too was defeated. 1 iti:nm..ii a ok- "samplk ticket" VHNTION TICKKT. Statu Senator. MaJ. Slntc Senator, MaJ. Joseph Moiison. Jus. Howell, L14 lteurchenutlves. ltciircscntatlrn, I. O. Tlmn-hOii. Albert Law ISM Aaron Parr, Jr. 37 Mrg.M.IIendrl':kNon Moroni I'rlvu. Chan. Harris. 1(4 Commissioner. Commissioner, Martin Woolf. II. Llllnuulht. 112 Thus. Wolforcl. , Thos. Sillier. 1111 S'uth A. I.anirtun li. Melkle Kl County Clerk. ty'tV-i. , 1L .,.., John Owen. lmOw"ii iW WierllT. Shcrlir. Fred Turner. Knier Crockett 00 Itecorder. ltevurdcr. Ilusslo Murehead. Ilesslu Morehcad K' Attorney, Attorney, I rank IC. Nelwker. l K. N'ebckur. 1W Assessor, Asses-tor, Walter Junes. 41 (leo. (lodfrcy. Treasurer, Treasurer, Sam Hendricks. ,'W II. T. Merrill Surveyor, Surveyor. (leo. W. Ilakcr. Jeo. llaker. 131 Signed: FRED TURNER. Subscribed and sworn to before mc this 22nd day of October, 1002. L. S. J. C. Waltkkb, Notary Public. To you disgruntled Democrats referred re-ferred to In tho statement. These statements are cither true or false. If true, you can and shall carry all the odium they Imply. If they arc false, I am guilty of perjury. Your recourse before the law is clear. 1 am ready, gentlemen, proceed for the Investigation. Investiga-tion. After the results of the election were known, the stralght-up Democrats Demo-crats were dumbfounded. A rumor was started that church officials had ' written letters to certain bishops to change the clecUoii,and this was never denied by thoso who were familiar with the nefarious schemes, thus allowing al-lowing the church to carry the odium for which they themselves were responsible, re-sponsible, and thereby not only wresting wrest-ing from the people their political rights, but Impairing confidence in their spiritual leaders. To the stralght-up Democrats you who have in the past furnished the sinews of war, to form and maintain a political party In this county, that was as impregnable as the fortresses of Gibraltar, tell mc what do you think of a class of men that will ar-logato ar-logato to themselves the right to say "that your regular conventional ticket named by your regular delegates shall not bo elected;" but they themselves will act as a tribunal to sit and formulate formu-late a ticket that shall and did defeat yours, upon which were only four Democrats-all the balance Republicans. Repub-licans. Did you ever hear of such a damnable piece of treachery performed by men who were appointed to act as your custodians In a political sense-not sense-not only causing such a reversion In this county, but their traitorous acts led up to the depriving this State of a U. S. Senator In A. W. McCune. For let It be remembered lie only lacked but one vote In the legislature to elect him, but owing to this condition of affairs being brought about in this county, the whole state was deprived of a representation In the Senate for two years, and brought disgrace upon your party therein. And now these men have the effrontery to ask you to elect them as Legislators, a county commissioner and a county sheriff for their "fidelity" to you. Democrats It Is up to you to decide the matter. Will you turn and kiss the hand that has smitten you? What title will you give men who go over under cover to the opposite side, aid and assist them without the Republicans asking for It, and bringing such a disaster all over the State? Reflect over this; compare the condition of the Democratic party of six years ago In this county when you had a majority of 1184 with tho last election, in 1000, when you had but 310. I say such men are traitors and should be branded as such, and the finger of scorn should Iks pointed at them everywhere. Even In the Legislature, If tlicy succeed In tho election and procure seats therein, . --thcy'Should always be remembered as the men that brought disgrace to their party In a state capacity ln tho the year of our Lord 1808. And again, as each one of them knew of tho old popular clamor "church Influence" being be-ing raised, why did they not like men state out boldly In defense of their church the cause that led up to this political slaughter? Rut no! With a passing wink at each other as they met they said: "Let it go boys, it Is all right." For this I brand them as cowards and traitors to tho church t hoy belong to. For over one year I was Ignorant of the whole affair, but after a thorough investigation found the facts as above stated and can prove every allegation set fort!). I then and there resolved that at. the proper time I would unearth these proceedings to the honest Democrats of the county and show to them what kind of leaders they have. Can you follow such men witli confidence? Are they worthy of your suffrage? Knowing what they have done, have you any assurance that what was once done will not be repeated? Undoubtedly some of you would like to know tho exact names of all concerned, con-cerned, but remember, they have families bearing the same name. Rut also remember there is a "roll of honor" of all such and each one shall feel the heavy hand of retribution following them at the proper time. Stralght-up Demcrats, don't regret that 1 am not w ith you. 1 expect to Ik! within hearing of you and shall take great delight In guarding the political treasury for you and In years to come when recreants bob up for office 1 shall quickly communicate it to you. I have received the nomination nomina-tion for sheriff on the Republican ticket. The office alone 1 do not caro the snap of my finger for, now that conditions have come so favorably for me to expose that which has been on my mind for years. In conclusion will add that, while differing somewhat In political view, I am still your friend. If 1 had not been I would not certainly certain-ly have placed myself In the position I liavo at this writing. You that think I changed Just for office, please do not vote for me. Ry the time this reaches some of you, It may bo rumored that 1 am arrested for perjury. Heretofore Here-tofore I have taken care of myself and can do so In this emergency. This language is rather strong but circumstances circum-stances demand it after being defiantly defiant-ly challenged. In support of honor and right I subscribe sub-scribe myself FRED TURNER. |