The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1883-08-30
Republican Harm OnY and Repub.
liCam COmeiNtency


lican Consistency,
The Republican County nominating
Convention, held here on Thursday
last, was not indicative of that "perfect
harmony" pervading the party organ
ization as is so persistently claimed by
the leaders of that party. The two
terms rule heretofore adopted, seems
to be flexible one, to be applied only
in such instances as the =" Bosses" may
deem advisable. The fact is apparent
that the continued supremacy of the
Bosses'' in Portage County politics
is paramount to party success, or to
adherence to the chosen principles of
the party. If a second term in Office
be the rule, why except Mr.. Wood
worth? Has he not proven his etti-
cheney? Does not his record as leg
islater compare favorably with those
who have preceded him? Were they
not each given two terms Was not
the two term rule applied to the pres
ent Auditor and Treasurer Why
then, send Mr.. Woodwork into exile?
Is he not a firm supporter of the prin-
ciples of the. Republican party as de-
clared in the platform of the party L?
Is he not strong advocate of the
Scott law, the pet magnet of State
Boss Foster and the adopted issue of
the Republican State Convention
To an unprejudiced observer the defeat
of Mr.. Woodworth means a Republi-
can bid for the saloon vote.
The nomination of w. A. Jenkins
for Treasurer, and Legrand Olin for
Auditor, were quietly made, the Bosses
having ordained that they were suffi-
GENTLY " liberaP' to entitle them to a
made for candidates for Prosecuting
Attorney slight stir in the political
atmosphere was perceptible, and the
blonde "Col." from Kent became
greatly agitated lest it might result in
volcanic eruption. True, " Colonel
Norris had, by strategy, cheated Me-
harg out of the Ravenna delegation,
yet Meharg was strong in the country
DISTRICTS" yes, even among the most
loyal of them, and it was more than
probable that if his name could be
presented by one of the Bosses, that
the favorite of the Kids, the Colonel
from Kent, would come out second
best. But the Bosses had ordained
otherwise, and Norris made the race
alone, although Meharg had MAORI
ty of the delegates. The Colonel
smiled as few can smile, Che smiles
often) while poor Meharg was heard
mournfully to whisper, " The best laid
schemes of mice and men gang aft
aglee."
At the call of Commissioners race
the Convention was at it's height oi
confusion and disorder. Nichols wish
ed that his former good service should
be rewarded by a denomination
Thompson, of Aurora, had looked
wise for many preceding weeks, and
shaken hands enough to disturb the
solar system. Perkins, of Randolph,
modestly placed himself in the hands
of his appreciative friends. Last, but
not least, Beecher, of Shalersville,
lsughingly wore that look of wisdom
and confidence combined, which
seemed to say, Blood will tel, 1.-THE
greatly coveted prize is mine; have,
Grant like, only to stretch forth mine
arms to receive it," Bat alas hopes
rot realized, was to be the portion
meted out to aspiring Austin. Well
done, good and faithful servant" "
could not be said of Nichols under the
circumstances. The Bosses had order
ed that Mr.. Perkins "must CO." and
that Thompson should be declared the
chosen one. Perkins acquiesced,
Nichols interrogated, "must | sub
NIT ?" while impulsive Beecher, as he
suddenly descended the hallway stairs,
with clenched fists and maddened
countenance, tragically exclaimed,
Revenge! Revenge! Later in the
evening, DIS uo "enueu LIS way hohe'
ward, 80, for a lodge in some vast
wilderness, " &c. seemed to be foremost
| in his mind.
There was little or no contest ovel
the Infirmary Directors, the game mo-
being regarded as worth the candle
II. Y. Beebe was terminated for the
short term by acclamation. For th'
full term there were three candidates
VIM. Fox, B. w. Gilbert, and Charles
Meacham, and three ballots were re
quired to settle the fight, when Fo1
won by a vote of So to 25 for Meacham