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Show J. R. MILLER DECLINES. And Ilab.r A. Hmltii of Draper Is Nosal-atad Nosal-atad In Hla Nt.ad. MntRAT, Utah, July 27. To tlie Chairman of the. Jupulihraii Convent inn Dear Siii: Having learned that my name has been placed in nomination as selectman for Salt Lake county to be voted upon at the corning August election elec-tion I desire to say that after careful consideration I find that in view of the extensive and increasing interest of this county aud thn business obligations 1 nave already assumed it will be impossible for me to accept with any degree of consistency the honor you have proffered me. The rumors that I am a democrat are entirely untrue, and my reasons for declining de-clining the honor you bave conferred upon me are those I have slated. Thanking you and the gentlemen of the convention for this token of your confidonce, I am, very respectfully, J. R. Mll.LER. At a meeting of the republican county committee this day held. Heber A. Smith of Draper was unanimously chosen to tako the place of J. L. Miller, declined. Heber A. Smith received at the county convention the next highest number of votes, aud was particularly tho choice of the south end of the county, the central and northern parts being already represented. James Dkvi.sk, Chairman. GeoKoK M. Cannos, Secretary, Salt Lake City, July 27. 1W1. |