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Show Tha week in Politics. Thursday the democrats of this city had a great time, There was a torch light "parade iu the evening and democrats demo-crats were as thick as they usually are. The prossession wound up at the south ward hall, bnt before the time of calling the meeting the house was orowded and there was a large nnmber of people on the outside who were nuable to get in. By a joint request from the republicans republi-cans and democratic committees and through the courtesy of President Maiben the tabernacle was secured and all adjourned to the latter building where an enthnsiastic meeting was held. First' on the programme was a song by the Manti Democratic Glee club and they succeeded quite well In mnr' dering Ta'-ra-ra boom de-ay. The boys bad not practiced the song and of conrse did not do very well.. Next was a -song by the Ephraim Glee club. "Oh what a difference in ihe singing." The Eph-raimites Eph-raimites rendered "Infant Industry" In first class style and as to singing, the Manti clnb was "not in it." Ii r Stacey introduced J. L, Rawlins as the first speaker. That gentleman arose and although he was quite fatigued delivered de-livered a good plain democratic oration. He disenssed the various issnes in first class style, and satisfied his democratic hearers that they were on the right side. He was frequently and vigorously ap- vlgorously applauded dnring the course of his remarks. The audience was again treated to a selection by the Glee clnb, entitled "1 Should Smile." The meeting adjourned the band played and the audience departed de-parted for their several places. - t 4- The democratic primary for the pur-pjse pur-pjse of nominating candidates for city officials was hsld in the Council House Tuesday, Nov. 1st. P H. Madsen called the meeting to order and read the notice calling the meeting. Nominations Nomina-tions for chairman were then declared in order. Dr. Stacey placed in nomination W. T. Reid as chairman of the meeting. He was elected by acclamation. Mr. Held took the chair thanking the convention for the honor conferred, Ezra Christiansen was elected secretary secre-tary on motion of J. H. Hougaard. On motion of Ward Stevensen a committee com-mittee of three was appointed by the Chair to draft a platform. The committee com-mittee consisted of Ward Stevensen, J H. Hongaard and John Reid. Committee Commit-tee retired to business. Daring their absence chairman Reid, Geo Soott, Jas. Hoggan, Wm. Richie and Dr. Stacey made appropriate speeches urging the convection to nominate good men. The committee having arrived, chairman Stevensen read the fol- the rules were suspended and the nomination nom-ination made by acclamation. L C. Kj-ir nd EJ. Works were nominated nomi-nated lirss and second councilors by acclamation in the order named. E. T. Pairy receiving a majority of votes wai declared nominated for third councilor. For fourth councilor there were several candidates. The first ballot resulted iu nomination being left between Arthur Heurie and Ezra Sbomaker. The former gentlemau withdrew in favor of the latter, and the nomination was made uuanimous. Nels Jorgensen received re-ceived the nomination for fifth councilor. coun-cilor. The . other nominees are, Andrew Nelson, justice; Arthur Henrie, recorder; Nels Hanseu, collector; G. B, Cox, treasurer; treas-urer; Joseph Henrie, marshal. The matter of school trustees then came up and it was decided to appoint a committee of seven to confer with the democratic committee to select trustees. trus-tees. The committee was on motion empowered to select three republican trustees providing that a fusion ticket would not be decided npon by both committees. com-mittees. The meeting then adjourned. The entire meeting was characteristic character-istic of harmony and good feeling, everything went off smoothly, and all republicans are more than satis fied with last nigh t'a work. . plauded during the conrse of his speech. Mr. Young followed, he explained the democratic .side of the wool question and exibited a copy of ''Nuggets of Trnth." He then read a letter from" Charles jCrane wbiet had by mistake dropped into the hands of a democrat, It contained instructions to the effect that the best way to destribute the pamphlets was through , the Sunday schools and elders meeting, Mr. Young spoke for a few minutes only, but his remarks were terse, and well directed and lie was vigorously applauded. The Ephraim Glee club was again called into service and sang "For Cleveland." The song was well received bnt the singing was not half so good as their first piece-The piece-The Manti glee club was also called upon and did fairly well with "'Da Da," together the meeting was a good democratic success. tit Saturday evening Judge Judd spoke in the tabernacle at Ephraim to a large and enthnsiastic andience. He commenced com-menced by saying that he believed the members of both rartles to be equally honest. He then commenced at the foundation of the government and laid lowing piairorm, wmcn was unanimously unani-mously adopted. . I. We the democrats of Manti, in caucus assembled, hereby affirm our loyalty to the principles of Democracy, as expressed in the last National platform plat-form adopted at Chicago, and the Territorial Terri-torial platform adopted at Provo, Oct. 5th, 1892. II. While we wish to see all needed improvements for the benefit of the citizens, we are opposed to loading people with heavier burdens, thau are absolutely necessary, and insist on the most rigid economy in public expenditure. expendi-ture. III. In order to protect the property and health of our citizens from damages dama-ges caused through cattle horses and sheep, we believe in the maintenance of the Territorial laws and ordininances of Manti City, passed for that purpose, and pledgo ourselves to the strict enforcement en-forcement of the same. Ward Stevensen, John Reid, John Hongaard. Dr. Hosford made a motion that all nominees be voted for by ballot excepting except-ing cases where only one nemination was made when tho vote be by acclam- out his ground for fnther remarks. He explained the difference in the principle of both parties and difference between a tariff for revenue and a protective tariff. Hist speech was devoid of any word of censmeof the republicans and, many believe, the best democratic speech ever delivered In this county. Before the speaker was introduced the Ephraim glee club rendered "Ta-ra-ra-bcom-de-ay" in splendid style and responded re-sponded to the encore with "Da Da.' At ths close of the meeting they sang "Ta-ra-ra boom de-ay, the band played and the audience dispersed. tit . Saturday evening John T. Caine and Ward Stevenson orated to the oitizens of Gunnison and together with the democrats demo-crats of that place had a glorious time, tit : The republicans had a rousing time Tuesday night in spite of the storm and mud. Fire works were let off, the band played, iLd the cannon boomed. A pro-session pro-session was formed in front of the poit office and headed by the band they marched to the tabernacle where the meeting was held. Albert Tuttle called the meeting to order, As soon as quiet was testored the republican Gleeclub sang a party song in first class style and were vegorously applauded. The first speaker was Judge Bartch . He lllus-, lllus-, tH. vCfmta nf a fraA trade anon, uarriea. Air. renncm moveu that it require a majority of the votes present to elect candidates. Carried. Mr. J. H. Hougaard in a well chosen speech placed in nomination John Reid for Mayor. Mr. Reid was elected by acclamation. A. M. Bssey, Lewis Madson, W m Richie, Wm. Luke and Fred. Anderson were nominated as candidates for the city council iu the order named. N. W. Anderson was nominated fcr tun office of Recorder. Otto Ottoson was nominated for marshal by acclamation. A. E. Merriam, Sr., was nomination collector and N. R. Peterson for treasurer. treas-urer. Alex. Tonnant for justice. The selection of school trustees was the next order of business. Mr. Hongaard Hon-gaard arose aud said that there was a proposition to fuse with the republicans on the question of trustees and suggested sug-gested that it be done. Dr. Stacey moved that a; committee of seven be appointed to confer with a committee from the republicans and formulate a ticket of trustees, and said committee be empowered to select three democratic trustees, providing the two committees could no! agree on a ticket. Carried and P. H. Madsen, Alex Tennant, N. W. Anderson, Hugh Sloan, Dr. Stacey, 3. H. Hougaard aud John Reid were appointed as such committee. Dr, Stacey moved that the local committee be empowered In nil oil vnunriaa that niloht mm, itn policy and showed the advantage of protection, pro-tection, scored the liberal party and discussed the tariff. He also contrar dieted some of Mrs. Gordons statements. Soiig by Glee club. Judge Johnson was tin next speaker, He spoke of home industry saying it should be encouraged en-couraged right here in our valleys. We needed woolen factories and should support them. Ha told of the prosperity prosper-ity of -the country under republican administration. The speaker disenssed the tariff saying the farmer was protected pro-tected as well as others. That there was a high tariff on luxuries etc. He also illustrated the benefits of th national bank system. The speaker wa the ticket. Carried. Meeting adjourned and thus closed one of the most harmonious har-monious conventions on record, and al good democrats went home feeling! happy in the knowledge that good men were on the ticket. tit The republican Primary was held in the South ward hail Wednesday evening. even-ing. The meeting was called to order and nominations for chairman was the first order of business. Albert Tuttle was chosen to preside. Nominations were by ballot and a majority of votes were required to elect. Nominations for mayor were declared in order. Air. Ferdinand Alder was nominated and |