The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1891-09-16
DEMOCRATIC STATE TICKET.
Democratic County Convention

The democrats OF EOrGage county Inet III Non-
vention last Saturday, at Riddles Hall. The |
townships were well represented. considering |
the time of year, when farmers are busy with |
fall work. The work accomplished was good |
one, rejecting credit on the party that has bat |
tied SO long and well for the peoples welfare
One common cause actuated the delegates. who |
were unit in fighting out the issues on the line
marked out by that eminent statesman, Grover
Cleveland. There were a few who had an idea
that some tem poraI advantage would result by
endorsing the nomination of the Alliance can
didate for representative. LIT, Nelson, but when
the expression of the convention materiallzed
in the shape of votes. the sentiment in favor OF
q straight Democratic ticket was almost unan-
imous So strong was the sentiment that even
the third party candid ate for Inirmary Direct
or, q. O. .Halsted, although lifelong democrat,
was not endorsed. Nothing outside of Simon
pure democracy was countenanced.
The Convention was called to order at II 30
O'Clock by 1. H. Phelps. and temporary organ
ization effected. as follows:
Chairman-Dantel Bogue, of Rootstown.
secretaries-Is. Y Lacey. Ravenna. and Ed
ward Forker. of Kent.
The following Committees were appointed:
On Credentials-H. L. Searl, r. p. Hutchin-
son. Edmund Knapp, j. f. Jacobs. VIM. Paulus.
Permanent Organization and Order of Busi-
ness-C. H. Crafts. r. N, Avery, Frank Holden.
Resolutions-I. II, Phelps. j. H. Nichols. Dr.
Geo. NJ. Proctor.
Convention adjourned to 1870 p. m, and upon
re-assembling it was determined that as some
townships were not fully represented, those of
the delegations present be allowed to cast the
full vote of their townships, and the committee
on credentials be discharged.
Committee on Permanent Organization re-
ported. for Chairman, DR.. Geo. M. Proctor,
Vice Chairman. VIM. Paulus.
Secretaries. e. Y. Lacey. and G. D. Bogue.
The Committee on Resolutions then submitted
its report, which was accepted with hearty en-
thusiasm.
Reso1ced, BY the Democracy of Portage Co.,
that we heartily endorse the platform adopted
by the Democratic State Convention held at
Cleveland, Ohio. on the 10th and 18th days of
july 1891. and we hereby pledge our Jealous
and undivided support to the ticket then and
there placed in nomination. as well as to the
ticket this day to be placed in nomination by
this Convention.
Resoz0ed. We welcome to the field of Ameri-
can Politics the newly organized opposit ion to
the criminal doctrines of high protective tariff
and unnecessary and oppressive taxation. meas
ures which have been opposed and contended
against by the Democratic party ever since its
organization.
In response to the call for nominations for
Representatives. the name of that staunch DEM
ocrat. A. A. Barber was announced. c. HI.
Crafts, Of Garrettsyille, in a happily worded
speech, presented the name of one of the best
men in Portage county. Dr. A, II. Tidball. OF
Garrettsville. 1. III. Phelps Esq. seconded the
nomination in a speech OF SURPRISING excellence
in which the qualities of DIR. Tidball that SO
IN fNr he do
lineated. Mr.. Barber Withdrew his name, and
added his second to the nomination of DR. Tfd-
ball.
Clinton Young. of Hiram. arose in behalf o.
the fusion element and presented the name Of
L. T. Nelson. the Alliance candidate. He said
he was glad to endorse all that had been said
of DR.. Tidball. and personally knew him to BIZ
a gentleman of the highest attainm ents, but in
his opinion the chances of electing sfusion'
candidate much better than straight democrat
A call for vote by townships resulted in the
choice of DR.. Tidball, he receiving 109 vot es
and Mr.. Nelson 4.
Messrs. Avery and Young were appointed
committee to wait upon DR.. Tidban and inform
him of the choice of the convention In accept
ing the nomination the Doctor took occasion tc
define his position with reference to the Tariff
and Silver issues, and by his remarks pleased
every democrat present, He said he was in ac
cord with the State platform on these issues
that he was in favor of tariff reform. but rec
ognized that the reduction must be gradual
such a reduction that. while !: will not sudden
ly cripple any industry. will as Garfield sal d
lead to ultimate free trade. He did not tax,
any stock in the idea that silver would ever be
come too plentiful in this country, and is no
alarmed over the '.silver scare'' of the Republi
can party. His speech was characteristic o
the man, quiet, able and dignified. and his re
marks, while appropriately brief, were mas
terly Interpretation of the doctrines embodied
in the Democratic platform Such of his heaI
ers as had not enjoyed the privilege of his &C
quaintance, were speedily impressed with hi
ability and fine commanding presence. and con
graduated themselves on the choice of the con
vention.
For Treasurer, the Convention made unani
nous choice of Daniel W. Goss, of Ravenna.
For Recorder. Geo. A. Barber. of Shalersvill
was nominated by acclamation.
For Commissioner the names of J. F. Haugh
awaut, of Randolph. and S. A. Church, of Pal
myra. were presented. Haughawout was nom
mated by vote of 5s to 43.
The names of Edwin Holden, of Charlestown
and R. o, Halstead of Mantua. (Allisnce can
didate) were presented for Infrmary Director
Holden received "a votes. Halstead15
The following County Executive Committe
was chosen: l. II. Phelps. G. f. Douthitt. Geo
w. Freeman and H. l.. SearI, of Ravenna; j
T. Williams. Brimfeld &C. II. Keso, Kent; A
A. Gilbreath. Mantua; Orson Collins. CARROTS
vile.
A motion was made and carried that this com
mittee be elected, in the future, at the regula
nominating convention.
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