Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1891-05-29
COUNTY coxxrrrER Fos 1891

COUNTY COMMITTEES FOR 1891.
Adams S-A. C. Forsythe, Mars.
Allegheny-W. W. Lindsey. Sandy Point
Bald Ridge-Wilson Kennedy, Renirew.
Buffalo-John T. Martin, Sarversville.
Butler-John Burkhart, Butler.
Centre-SamueI Irwin, Butler.
Cherry NC. II. Book. Anandale.
Cherry S-A. J. Sproull, Gomersol.
Clinton-I. s. Mccall, Flick.
Conc0rd-W. Fl. Campbell, Hooker.
Donegal-J. B. Orhison, Barnharts Mills.
Fairview Ell. n Mccullough, Karns City.
Fairview W-R. r. HcClung, Peachville.
Forward-D. B. Douthett, Brownsdale.
Franklin-Wm. Scott, Prospect.
Jefferson-L. Y. Welsh, Jefferson Centre.
Mercer-J. r. Black, Harrisville.
0akiand-Robt. Whitmire, Sonora.
Penn-Jos. B. Douthett, Brownsville.
Slipperyrock-J. L. Cooper, Slipperyrock.
Summit-Jss. Stephenson, Butler.
Washington Nv. n. Shira, Hilliard.
Washington S-A G. Campbell, Nth Hope.
Winfeld-F. W. Wittee, Carbon Black.
Worth-W. P. Elliott, Jacksville.
Butler II. n. Painter.
Butler 2ZJ. p. Wilson.
Butler 81. II. Leighner.
Butler &C. Eisler.
Butler 5-A. n. Christley.
Centreville-Robt- Kissick, Sipperyrock.
Prospect-F. W. Nagee.
Saxonburg-G. s. Gibson.
Sunbury-A. r. Nechling.
Millerstown-M. B. Mcbride. B. Mills.
Fairview-W. p. Jahison, Baldwin.
Karns City-L. L. 1athay.
Evans Gty-Dr. VIM. Irvine.
Zelienople-W. A. Goehring.
t. <1o 1sok~s,k. xok ~ alook,on
seems to have been held, and motion
authorizing the Permanent Chairman Of
the County Committee this day elected, to
confer with the Republicans of all districts
not represented and appoint person to
represent the district, carried.
While the Secretaries were preparing
their tally sheets, D. B. Douthett Esq,
nominated A. n. Christley Esq. for County
Chairman, and no other nomination being
made, they were closed and Mr.. Christley
was elected.
DR.. Leighner moved that the present
secretaries be continued which was agreed
to.
DR.. Irvine moved that teller be ap-
pointed to aid the secretaries, and John P.
Wilson Esq. was named.
DR.. Leighner presented the resolution
regarding the manner of nominating Con-
gressman, and it was amended so as also to
include State Senators, and referred to the
Committee on Resolutions.
The Chair appointed D. B. Douthett Esq.
DR.. J. N. Leighner and James Stephenson
Esq. committee on Resolutions, and
they retired and soon after reported the
following resolutions, which were agreed
to unanimously.
REVOLUTIONS.
Resolved LIST. That we heartily indorse
the Republican National Platform adopted
at Chicago in 1883, believing its utterances
to be sound and polite.
I'd. That we indorse the patriotic Ad-
ministration of President Harrison thus
far and are pleased to see that it is ap-
preciated by men Of all parties as witness
ed in the splended reception he lately re-
ceived during his visit through the country.
3d. That we are in favor of such leg
islatinn as may be deemed necessary to
secure honest elections in all parts of the
State and Nation.
4th. That the Chairman Of the County
Committee this day elected be authorized
to appoint Committee Of three on Con-
gressional nominations and three on
Senatorial with the view Of consulting with
other committees Of the districts which we
request shall be appointed by the other
counties Of the districts for securing the
popular vote system in making district
nominations.
9Th. That we endorse the candidate
placed IN nomination for Jury Commissioner
this day.
Chairman Christley was called upon for
few remarks, and he responded by thank
ing the convention for honoring him, and
promising to do his duty.
d. B. Douthett Esq. made neat little
speech, saying he was glad to be with us,
that eternal vigilance was the price of
liberty" that we should mend our nets
this year and prepare for next, and that as
regards taxation every mans dollar should
be taxed alike, whether invested in bond
or a mule.
DR.. Leighner told ofhis experience in the
Legislature of 1885, Of his being called a
damp -phool for making an argument on
the floor of the House, in accordance with
Mr.. Douthett's sentiments, when the Piolet
bill was being considered, and of Leonard
Rhonc's hearty commendation of his
speech fayoring that bill.
Tho Secretaries than reported and the
vote was stated as follows.
REPUBLICAN PRIMARY, MAY %, 1891.
iDel To- Jurv Commissioners