Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-07-03
DEMOCRATIC WARD MEETINGS..
Large Attendsnces and Great En-
thusiasm.

In response to the calls published in
the HERALD. the Democrats of the several
Wards assembled at their respect
i've meeting places last night for
the purpose Of forming clubs for the
coming Presidential campaign. All the
meetings were we'll attended and the
greatest enthusiasm prevailed. Below
we give the details of the meetings:
FIRST WARD DEMOCRACY.
Pursuant to call the democracy of
the First Ward met yesterday evening
at Jacob Gerkins. Mr.. G. w. Schroeder
was called to the chair as temporary
chairman, and stated in brief the object
of the meeting.
Col. Geo. Butler Griffin was elected
President of the First Ward Democratic
Club, and Mr.. Ellis Powell, Secretary
and Treasurer.
The following gentlemen were elected
an Executive Committee: L. H. Mar
shall, Francisco Guirado, G. w Schroeder,
Benito Valla, Patrick McCann, N. A.
Mcdonald, Robert II. Chapman, Jacob
Gerkins, A. Dalgalarrando, Charles
Hayden, w. I. Lambie.
Mr.. Ellis Powell then introduced the
following preamble and resolutions,
which were adopted by the Club:
WHEREAS, No party can secure the
confidence of the people unless il has
the wisdom to know the true principles
and measures which will promote
equally and fairly the true interests of
the whole country. the courage to main
tain those principles and the patriotism
to make all selfish and individual sacri-
flee of private interests to attain those
ends; therefore,
Resolved, That this Club, of the Dem.
ocratic party Of Los Angeles city, will,
without regard to past differences, per
sonal or political. unite with all those
who believe sincerely in "honest men
aud honest government, and who be-
lieve in and will support the platform
and principles of the Democratic party.
Resolved, That individual likes and
dislikes should be merged in one great
end. the triumph of principles and the
selection OF honest. capable and upright
men to carry them out.
The club then adjourned, subject to the
call of the President.
1t was a very enthusiastic meeting,
largely attended, and the other wards of
the city may count on the First as the
"Banner Ward" of Los Angeles.
SECOND WARD.
A large number of Democrats of the
Second Ward met at the Council Cham
ber last evening for the purpose of or.
ganizing Ward Campaign Club.
DIR. Joseph Kurtz, Temporary Chair
man, called the meeting to order.
J. 7. Gaffey was appointed Temporary
Secretary.
On motion committee of three was ap-
pointed on permanent organization and
order of business, consisting of Judge
Morgan, w. d. Stephenson and DIR. H.
s. Orme.
On motion committee of five to make
arrangements for ratifying the nominees
of the Chicago Democratic Convention
was appointed, as follows: Messrs.
Frank X. Day, = Ryan, j. T. Gaffey,
G. l.. Cruz and c. True.
Messrs. Ballade, Cuddy and Cruz were
appointed a committee to organize a
branch club.
Walter McGrath was appointed COM
mittee Of one on torches.
Messrs Del Vale, Ryan and Kings
bury were appointed a committee on
registration.
The roll of membership will be found
with j. I. Gaffey, Secretary, at the Of
fee Of the Clerk of the Supreme Court,
over the Farmers and Merchants Bank.
1t is expected that every Democrat in
the Ward will sign the roll without de-
lay.
One hundred and thirty eight members
signed the roll.
Adjourned to meet at the same place
next Monday evening, July 7th, at 7:30
o'clock.
THIRD WARD.
The Democrats OF the Third Ward
met in City Justice Morgan's Courtroom
and effected temporary organization,
by electing Justice r A. Ling tempo
rary President. A meeting for perma-
nent organization was determined on and
will be held in few days. The meet.
ing then adjourned subject to the call of
the temporary President.
FOURTH WARD.
The meeting Of the Fourth Ward was
called at the rooms of Confidence En-
gine Company, but as last evening was
the time for the regular monthly meet
ing of tho fire company. it was thought
expedient to postpone action till Satur-
day evening at the same place, when an
organization will be effected.
FIFTH WARD MEETING.
The meeting of the Democrats of the
Fifth Ward, called for the purpose of
organizing ward club, vas held
at the hall at Washington Gar
deas, and was largely attended and very
enthusiastic.
The meeting was called to order by
Thos. b. Brown. John Moran was se-
lected as temporary Chairman, and Abe
Norton as temporary Secretary.
On motion, the Chairman and Secre-
tary were constituted committee to
confer with the chairmen and secretaries
Of the ether Democratic ward clubs, and
to report to the Club at its next meeting
constitution aud bylaws, which should
be uniform for all the clubs.
The meeting adjourned to meet on
Wednesday, July 9th, at 7:30 P. NJ, for
the purpose Of effecting permanent or
ganization.
Notwithstanding the brief notice given
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