The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1896-08-06

tor the meeting, which he had inserted In
the columns Of the News Democrat. He
was satisfied to call the club the Canton
Free Silver Club, IL better work could be
done under that name, but he thought the
recognized leader of the silver forces
should be recognized In the clubs cog,
nomen. "If were to consult my own
Wishes" said Mr.. Harmony, "I would
have the name Of the club the Bryan
Free Silver Clup.'" "
Allen Cook arose and moved that the
club be named the Bryan Free Silver
Club" A rising vote was taken and
amid great cheering the club was SO
named. A little later a motion was
made to change the name to the Bryan
Bimetallic Club" but this proposition
was voted down.
Business was now proceeded with, and
on motion Of J. H. Reigner, the presi.
dent and secretary of the meeting were
authorized to send letter of congratula.
tion to William j. Bryan, and to assure
him Of the cordial and earnest support Of
the club. This letter will be duly sent.
On molten, the chair appointed the
following as committee to frame con.
stitution, bylaws, and appropriate reso.
lutions, to be reported at the next meet
ing Of the club: James, A. Rice, W. G.
Pippitt, A. S. Van Buskirk, Allen [ Cool.
The following committee on permanent
organization was appointed: Henry
Kerch, James Sterling, G. L. Meyer, j.
Haliwell.
On motion,a committee to secure meet
ing ball and permanent headquarters
was named, as follows: DR.. George B..
Cock, J. H. Reigner, Reuben Irwin, DR..
Sanor.
Mr.. Frank Goshorn, of the sixth ward,
at this junoture, arose and stated that q
sixth Ward Bryan Free Silver Club had
already been organized among the work
ingmen of the ward, and he reported
large and growing membership. He an
nounced that hickory pole raising would
take place next Saturday, August 8, in
Dueber avenue, near the Axle works
Appropriate exercises will be had.
DR.. Swartz, of the West End, reported
the formation of a club in the first ward,
and reported the situation as most en-
couraging.
After DR.. Swartz's statement, it was
deemed advisable to organize in every
ward. A committee was appointed, one
from each ward, as follows: First ward
DR.. A. Leiuinger; second ward, Col
Nathan Holloway; third ward, H. A.
Smith; fourth ward, p. McDonough; |;
fifth ward, James Willis; sixth ward,
Charles Ite; seventh ward, d. j. Crelgh
Canton township, John Luby, of North
Industry.
When the name of Col. Nathan Hollo-
way was announced, there was terrific
applause, and at the conclusion of the
announcement of the committee, Col.
Holloway arose and stepping to the front
of the hall, said: "Before accepting a
place on this COMMITTEES, iG might be we'll
for me to tell my friends and neighbors
just where am situated on this great
question. For 3S years have voted the
Republican ticket. with the exception of
an occasional candidate for municipal
nv N tu hn t,ry.N
years have been free silver man, and
when the Republican party declared for
the gold standard, and the Democratic
party declared for free silver, came to
the conclusion that the Republican party
had deserted the people and 1t did not
take me long to make up my mind what
/ should do. l am here for the purpose
Of putting my shoulder to the wheel and
assisting, in any way can, to further
the cause of MI. Bryan and free silver.
This movement knows no East, no West,
no North, no South, and the people are
uprising against the masses everywhere.
l confidently expect that Ohio will be
carried for Bryan and free silver this fall
by 50,0 900 majority. II l can be of any
assistance to this club in its work, you
have but TO command me-"
Col. Holloway's remarks created great
enthusiasm.
Mr.. Freeman, travelling salesman for
the Aultman Company, addressed the
meeting. He had been in the East and
told of the silver sentiment there. He
had attended a ratification meeting at
Faneuil Hall, in Boston. There were
4 900 people in the hall and l2, 900 outside.
He found the sentiment rampant over
the state and predicted that Massachusetts,
would be in the Bryan column this fall
Papers were passed around the room
Just prior to adjournment, and in the
limited time secured the names Of e68
persons as members OF the club. 1t was
agreed to meet Wednesday evening,
August 8, when all the committees will
make reports,
Just before the adjournment the
,rowd called loudly for q. 4. Meyer, who
Hnslly arose and made short address.
MIR. Meyer said, among other things, that
never before had any gathering given him
10 much satisfaction as the present non
'artinsan meeting, in which men Of all
PARTIES now participate In the great strug-
sle between the masses and the great
money power Of the land. That IL was