Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-05-08
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Msetise Of Citiasss as the neayor's once,
Thursday Evsuing.

Msstiss Of Ci,issss AZ the bssyer's once
Thursday Evening.
| Alta largely attended meeting Of cltiEeni
ol Springfield held At the Mayors office, Mr.
John W. PArsons, Chairman Of the Rspublt
can Committee, called those present TO order
and stated the object Of the gathering to b
70 make good promises made to the State
Committee, 10 provide facilities and accom-.
modations for the Republican State Conven.
tiop. /
On motion Capt. Asa s. Bushnell wa
called to the Chair and U. NJ. Nichols was
chosen Secretary.
Capt. Bushnell made humorous and ef-
sective statement Of the manner In VIII Oh
Spring6eld's delegation went over TO Colum-
bus and captured Ahe State Convention, and
OF the guarantees given 10 the Committee. It
was now the duty Of our citizens TO give To
the Convention the largest possible facilities
and the most ample commodations.
hr. J. 8. Miles was called upon and re.
sponded briefly, but aptly. Il was bis under
staading that neither OF the Opera Houses
had sufficient capacity to meet the demands
Of the Convention.
hr.J. r. Hayward stated tha, seats for
6sl persons could be provided on the first
floor Of Back'..
Judge Lt,ler stated that the convention
was going to be q very large one. There
would be 800 delegates and As many alter
Wa ka~
commodate $500 to 5000 persons. The
Western Union company had agreed to put
In wires and instruments for the use of the
convention.
Geo. H. Frey, E.q, stated that We had no
hall equal TO the demands of the convention
and moved that the citizens proceed to erect
such building as Is required.
Gen. Keller spoke in favor Of the motion,
Net only strangers but many of our own
people would be glad to attend the conven-
tioo. We shall have no difficulty in feeding
and caring for those who come, but We mus,
erect commodious building.
Judge John @. Miller admitted that We had
an elephant but we proposed to take good
care OF it-and must do so. We had an ele-
phant In the State Fair 10 1870 and 1871, but
the animal was not equal 10 the preparations
made for bin. Seventeen or eighteen con.
gressionsi delegations could be accomm ,dated
Ia the couuty buildings.
Gen. Keiter said the remainder Of the dele.
cations could be accommodated in law Offices.
Hon. J. X Mower asked il a tent could not
be secured?
Mr. James Foley thought tent wouldn't
do:
Mr.. Miles spoke OF the dimensions and
character of the building needed, which could
be erected for 81 800.
The Chairman made some valuable sugges-
dons. He was in favor of cd building
a little better than Cornstock's
Opera House. We should seat 1000 in the
auditorium and 500 on the stage. We
'hould have provision for the accomm odation
Of the ladies. We should make such good
and such ample arrangements that all who
ZONE here will want TO come sgalu-and
always come here. With the consent OF the
Council, the structure could be erected On the
Market Square. The expense need not ex-
,eed 1880.
Mr. Oliver Kelly reminded the meeting
II the pledges which were made BY the COM
nittee--not only to provide a hsll, but TO
meet oil the expenses Of the convention, pro-
ride printing. music, &C., and hotel entertain
nent at 81 and not exceeding 81 SO per
lay.
Mr. Frey's motion-amended to provide for |
he building Of State Wigwam-was unan-
mously and heartily adopted.
Judge Littler moved that committee of |
I've persons be appointed to confer with the
Jity Council and with contractors, as to
'lans, aud 10 take such action as necessary.
Mr. Miles moved a substitute to effect that |
committee Of three be appointed to appoint
Mr.. Mower moved the appointment Of an
xecutive Committee, with plenary powers.
Judge Littler accepted Mr.. Miles's amend
nent.
Mr.. George Perkins spoke OF the several
mmittees-especally one to take good care
4 members Of the Press which were needed.
Judge L,ttler's motion, as amended, was
dopted unanimously.
On motion Of Gen. Keller, Capt. Asa s.
'ushnell was made chairman Of the commit
ee. Aessrs. o. 8. Kelly and J. 8. Niles were
hosen the other members of the committee.
On motion the meeting adjourned to meet
the Mayors Office, Saturday evening, at
80, and all are invited to be present.