Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-09-17
THE PLUG HAT BRIGADE.
FURTH FR COSSID OF THE
FORAKER SERENADE.
II is Decided to Go-The white Plug Hats
will be worn-Banners for the Cars and
One FOR the Old Brigade -sThers VIII he
From Morning Edition.l

Plenty of N"sic.
From Morning Editionl
The wigwam last night presented some
thing OF the old time scenes, when the Re-
pubicans of Springfield were engaged in a
memorable campaign for the election of that
grand old statesmen, James G. Blaine, for
president. They were defeated, but not in
Ohio; and, though defeated, they like truth
crushed to earth, rise again. No, republican,
ism is not dead in Springfield, because the
principles of that grand old party are too
nearly connected with the vital interests of
Springfield to die or to be neglected. More
than two hundred were present at the caucus
meeting to assist in making arrangements tor
the serenade to the republican candidate for
governor, Judge Foraker, nominated at the
grand republican convention held in our own
city. The serenade to Judge Foraker is an
undertaking which no other city in the state
has the true republican grit and back bone to
undertake, and having undertaken 1t, no true
citizen of the Champion City will consent to
allow it to fail or to fall to the level of med
iocre. No, Springfield will go to Cincinnati,
as she went to Indianapolis, IN such a man.
ner that will command universal respect, yea
more than that, she will add another gem to
her crown OF honor, as live republican city
of Ohio. Her enthusiastic republicanism
won for her the honor OF the republican state
convention, and this demonstration will only
add to her reputation in his respect.
No true republican, there fore, can afford to
be a laggard; that is not Characteristic of
Springfield republicanism, and it is now too
late to make it so. If y,u had been to the
wgwam last night you would have caught
some of the old fire; you would have become
enthused again and made ready for the grand
campaign that is not only to redeem Ohio
from democratic rule, but will start the
grand boom that will submerge the demo-
cratic misrule that has, by accident, been ele-
waited to power In this country.
THE MEETING.
President Hayward called the meeting to
order and called for the reports of committees
The committee on hats reported that the
white plug hats could be secured. The COM
mittee on transportation reported that rates
could be secured for the Foster meeting at
New Carlisle next Monday night at So cents
for the round TIP.
motion was made to set the time for
starting to Cincinnati but it was regarded as
inexpedIent to set the time until something
could be heard from the Cincinnati committee
on reception.
On motion r. F. Hayward and Col. J. S.
Boyle were appointed as a committee to 60 to
Cincinnati to confer with the Lincoln aud
Blaine clubs OF that city in regard TO the re-
ception OF the plug hat brigade.
On motion the motion to wear red band
was reconsidered and the plug hat will be
worn without II red band.
The motion TO employ the Fireman and
| Cadet bands was reconsidertd aud the com.
mi,tee on music instructed to engage drum
corps instead.
Messrs. F. c. Gillett and Ed. Ridenhou
were appointed as committee to procure (
suitable banner Tor the brigade.
| On motion it was requested that all mem
bers Of the old brigade report to their cap
tain at once so that i, may be known how
many will go to Cincinnati.
Messrs. James Foley, j. Il. Arbogast an,
Judge Miller were appointed as II rallyinl
committee to wait upon the captains OF tn
various committees and secure their energeti
action In enisting men to fill their com
panies.
President Hayward announced that tn
badges would be furnished free OF charge t
all who desired to go.
On motion the committee on music wa
authorized to procure drum corps to parad
the streets with Il banner to adyer ise the neA
meeting Of the brigade At the wigwam o
next Friday evening at $50 o'clock.
NOTES.
Over 200 were at the caucus last night an
all voted to go.
There will be two trains and big tin
generally. No stops after leaving Osborn.
The Springfield serenade to Foraker will
one OF the historical events of the campaig
, The red bands, in case of rain, would 81
r the white plug hats, hence they have be'
8 discarded.
Remember the date, Monday, Sept. 2
y and get out the old white plug for ano,h
:, grand rally.
o The Lincoln and Young Mems Blai
|. clubs will entertain the Springfield briga
while in the city.
The railroad company only asks th
i hours as the outside limit OF time to take
G. brigade 10 Cincinnati.
Remember the tickets are only 81 90
the round trip, ana are good on any train
W turning the next day,
Q, Company b, Capt, Dicus, reported
men, provided they can secure leave to be