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Show DEMOCRATS ARE IN CONVENTION Alex Brewer and Sam Browning Are Mentioned for State Senator Party Enthusiasts Think There is a Chance to Win Convention Conven-tion Called to Order at 3 p. m. This is Democratic day In the city, the Democratic county convention l-ing l-ing in teitalon at the court house The purpose of the convention Is to nom inate candidates for the various county coun-ty offices. The convention, which met at 3 p. in., is made up of 117 delegates , It is by no means a convention devoid de-void of political enthusiasm and fond hopes, because many of th6 delegates feel that this Is a Democrat Ic year. They nav that tho friction and strife in the Republican ranks, and the spirit spir-it of reform thnt is manif.lcd in t he Republican party, presages victory for ihe unterrlflfd. Quite a number of names have been suggested for the different places but It cannot be definitely stated who will be placed on Ihe ticket. The ones spokeu of for nominations are: . Alex Brewer and Sam Urowulng, of Ogden. for the state nenute. Donald D. McKay, Hunt.svill Hy- rum Uelnup, Ogden; Arthur Pratt, Ogden; Og-den; George Allen and Ernost Spen- er, Ogden. for the lower house uf the state legislature. Levi ,. Taylor, lluntsvllle, commissioner commis-sioner for two-year term. Jacob Parker, Ogden, commissioner for four-year term .1. 15 Trimble, Wilson, assessor. W. H. Anderson and W. II. Staker, Ogden, lor sheriff. iSliss Matilda Peterson, Ogden, recorder. re-corder. J. D. Skei.-n, Ogden. attorn-. Frank Quale Cannon, Walter N. Karr and Joel J, Harris for treasurer. Washington Jenkins and Samuel Kershaw, Ogden. surveyor. H C. Gwilllnm and J. M. liailey, Ogden. clerk. The convention was rallpt to order by acting chairman of tho central committee. S S. Smith, at 2:15. Mr. Smith stated that tho central com-nilttOf com-nilttOf had selecled J. A. Jloyd of Ogden Og-den to act as temporary rhalrinnn of the ion vent ion and O. A- Kennedy, koc rotary. The following committees were appointed ap-pointed by the chair: Credentials Asael hair. Adam Peterson Pet-erson and I. M Folkmnn. Order of Huxiness and Permanent Organization W. V. Mrownlng, If. P.elnap and John Seaman. Platform and Resolutions Valentine Valen-tine Gideon. A. K. Pratt and James R. Reus. The convention then took a nvess. |