Show Sanpetes Probate Judge The newly appointed probate judge of Sanpete county W K REID is a member mem-ber of a well known family in Utah There are numerous REIDS in the territory relatives rel-atives who came of families from the north Ireland Jude REID is thester ling Democrat who has figured prominently promi-nently ii Sanpete politics and who has been a member of the territorial legislature legisla-ture He is a lawyer of no mean abilities and has been prosecuting attorney of the county where he will now officiate as probate pro-bate judge ftt President CLEVELAND has made a good selection and Mr REID has received deserved de-served recognition as an active worker for the party which is now In the ascendant There has been considerable ill feeling in Sanpete over the probate judgeship Several aspirants for the office looked for the appointment before President HATCRI soy went outof office and they were all very much disappointed at their failure The Delegate from Utah came in for a share of their disapprobation and some very illnatured remarks concerning him were published in the Liberal organ from professedly straight Republicans who seemed to expect his support The matter has been settled in the proper way that is by the appointment of a Democrat as to whose political convictions con-victions there can be no doubt His ability as a mark of fitness for the post is not disputed and we believe the very large majority of Democrats in that section sec-tion of country are well satisfied with the appointment THE HERALD congratulates congratu-lates Judge REID and wishes him complete com-plete success in the important position which he is called to occupy |