Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-06-14

were made in lavor Of Earnhart Be-
fore the result of the first ballot was
announced Mr.. Johnston came forward
and thanking The Convention, withdrew
| his name - ....- ed, ,l...f g.-7.azs 3
Col. McCluRg, of the Franklin county
delegation, then withdrew the name of
L. l.. Dewitt from before the cUnven
tiOn, and moved that the rules be sus-
pended and the nomination of Earnhart
be made by acelamation, which motion
prevailed and NJ. B. Earnhart was unan-
imously nominated.
The following telegram was at this
time read and ELECTED applause: s-s. .
WASHINGTON, June 6, 1888. e.
Chairman Republican State Convention;
81 cordially congratulate the Conven-
tion and people of Ohio on the nominal
ton of Judge Foraker The Repsbli-
cans of Ohio cnnnot be defeated two
years in succession. The. sober second
thought will give US certain victory.
WILLIAM LAWRENCE"
For Auditor of State, DR.. Scott, of
Warren, presented Auditor John T.
Oglevee for denomination. lie said he
had proven himself an honorable man
and faithful man. In the course of
his remarks the Doctor said that the
Lord Intended Mr.. Oglevee for this po-
sition, whereupon Senator Sherman re-
marked that it was eminenJiy proper
that this Convention second the nomina-
tion. Laughter. On DR.. ScOtt's mo-
tion the rules were suspended and MIR
Oglevee was renOminated by acclama-
tiOn.
Nominations for State Treasurer be-
ing in order, Hon. j w. O'Neal, of War
rem, presented the name of NJ. A. Jane
son, Of Lebanon, for that office.
Senator 5. Z. Wolcott, of Portage,
placed in nomination Hon. Z. +. kurtZ,
of Athens. -. r..rfe. rH.rH-.l.a
Robert Nevin. of Dayton, presented
the name of E. l.. Staley, of Shelby
county. #-.rr. @
Attorney General Hollingsworth pre-
sented John G. Brown of Jefferson,
as MANNED vetsral of unblemiShed in
tegrity, of personal popularity, and one
who comes from the humble walks of
life. If he could not stump the State, |
he could stump the Democratic party. |
| Laughter. Eastern Ohio noted for her |
majorities for candidates from other sec
tions, asked for recognition in the nOmi- |
nation of John G. Brown, who WAS de- |
nominated an old soldier, and honest |
citizen and wise man. The nomination |
was received with deafening applause.
Lieutenant Governor Richards second
ed tie nomination, saying that "While |
John Browns leg lies mouldering in the |
gronnd, his soul and body goes marching
on in the ranks of the Republican par
ty." His nomination would add strength |
to the ticket and be an omen. of victory.
This concluded the list of candidates,
and the Secretary proceeded to call the
roll of counties:
As the ballot proceeded, the steady
setting Of the tide in the direction of
Mr. Brown WAS evident, and each an
neuncement of votes in his favor WAS
received with fresh applause. When the
call was ended, it being evident that
Brown had more than a majority, the
stampede commenced from the other
candidates to Brown, and on motion he
was unanimously nominated by acola-
nation.
For Commissioner of Public Schools,
Professor Tappen, of Gambler, placed in
the present incumbent, Dan
iel F. DeWolf, and moved his nOmina-
tion by acclamation, which was agreed
to.
Nominations for Member of Board of
Public Works were then entered upon.
Hon. Charles A. Beard, of GAINESVILLE,
presented the name of E. B. Henderson,
Of Muskingum county.
A member of the SciotO county dele
cation placed in nomination Hon. Daniel
McF Farland, of Portsmouth, member of
the House from Scioto county, whose
and fitness for the Office
were set forth.
Hon. ]. D. Taylor, of Guernsey county,
presented the ngme of Jonathan Rose as
. man of iron will and indOmitable pur- I
pose. In early life he was a blacksmith,
put is now one of the largest farm
,rs and wool growers in Eastern
Ohio. He was presented as the repre-
of these industries.
E. R. Deane, of Washington, present
ID the name of Leo WeltZ, of Clinton
county, as representative German.
Major Bickham, of Dayton, handsomely l
seconded the nomination.
Hon. r. S. Parker, of Bowling Green.
placed in nomination Samuel Case, of
Wood county.
Hon. A. L. Conger, of Summit. and 4
Dr.. Scott, of Warren, seconded the NOM
nation of Leo Welt.
The ballOting commenced and Weltz
ook prominent lead, and be ore the
all was completed it was evident that C
dr. Weltz had a majority of the votes, s
lis nomination was made unanimous by L
A vote of thanks was rendered the s
President, Senator Sherman, for his cour-
esy, efficiency and fairness in the dis
harge of his duty.
On the motion of General Keifer, the =,
tate Central Committee was author :
zed to fill all vacancies which may &C =
ur on the ticket by death, resignation =
r otherwise. =
The Convention then adjourned sine .