The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1889-09-14
DEMOCRATIC POW WOW
IN THE WlGWAM OF THE POWHA-
TAN CLUB.

to the Organization Discu>se"-A N"h-
her of Additions to the Membership
Resolution. Adopted. Ac.
The Powhatan Club met in their
rooms last night at $3.50 o clOck. Presl-
dent Preston Belvin in the chair.
The first thing considered was the
presentation of petitions for member
ship. which were read and laid over
until another meeting.
Seventy-six members were duly cleo
ted. this being the next business IN
order.
PLAN TOE THE ELECTION OF OFFICERS.
The committee on plan for the cleo
ton Of officers presented through Mr..
Everett Waddy the following report.
which was adopted after considerable
discussion
Ifr. Preston Belcn, President Porhotda
Ciub:
Sir.-The committee appointed Sep
TENDER 9th to prepare plan for con-
Quoting the election Of officers Of the
club for the year beginning September
21st. 1889, beg leave to submit the fol-
lowing report:
We recommend
1st. That the election be on Friday.
September 9Th, 1889.
81. That the hours for holding said
election be from 6 p. ". to II y. VI.
3D. That the polling place be the club 5
assembl y-Toom.
4th. That the club appoint one mem
Der OF the club as chief of election.
9th. That the election be conducted
by such chief.
9Th. That such chief appoint not more
than ten assistants.
7th. That at least three Of such Off
cers of election be present continuously
while the election is in progress.
sih. That each member shall prepare
a ticket, written. giving the names of
the person he desires to vote for. and
the office to which he desires such per-
son elected.
9th. That such tickets be received by
one of said election officers and placed
il a ballot-box prepared for that pur-
pose. in the presence Of the voter.
1O.h. Said ballot-box to be opened be-
fore beginning the election. and then
fastened securely. not TO be reopened
until the poll is closed.
18th. That none but active members
of the Iowhatan Club be allowed to
vote. See Article - of the constitution
of P0whatan Club.
12th. That as soon as the officers Of
election declare the poll closed the
ballot. box be opened. and the vote then
be counted by said chief and assistants
a If a
the club not officers Of election.
18th. That no ballots be rejected in
counting them. unless in excess Of the
number Of voters recorded. and IN case
there is such an excess, the number OF
ballots be made To conform TO the mum
Der Of voters in the manner usual at
State and city elections.
1ith. That DO ballot be rejected for
any informally in writing the names
Of persons voted for.
18th. All nominations for the various
offices shall be made at the meeting OF
t club, to be held on the 10Th instant.
Friday.
All Of which is respectfully submit
ted. WILLIAM \. PRICE,
EVERETT WADDEY.
w. IONENSTEIN,
Committee.
Richmond, Va, Sept 49, 1899.
ResOlred, That in order to meet the
additional expense referred TO under
tins resolution. that article 80. section
-, be amended so as TO make the dues
"A per annum, payable quarterly. in adj
vance.
Resolrcd, That the initiation fee be
Increased to SO, which amonnt shall
accompany the application.
ResOIred, That the resolution re-
curing n commission Of 5per cent. &c
the treasurer for collection be re-
scinded.
PERMANENT CLERK FOR THE CLUB
Mr.. LovenstoIn. from the executive
committee, submitted report, which
provides:
ReSOired. That The executive commit
tee recommend the employment OF q
permanent clerk for the club. " hose duty
il shall be TO keep The accounts OF the
clnb, carry on the correspondence re
quircd by president or executive com
mittee. make out all bills and collect
the same. rendering his account to the
treasurer weekly. he to receive "a salary
of so per month and to give bond Of
$500. with security. for the faithful per
Torrance of his duties: said clerk to b'
appointed by the executive committee
NEW QUARTERS AND OTHER MATTERS.
Mr.. Jno. 4. Curtis. frCiI the Commit
tee on Securing new Quarters, reported
that they had taken no action IN the
matter. and were granted further time
On motion Of Mr. Wallace, commit
tee of three members were appointed t
draft suitable resolutions on the dealt
Of Hon. S. s. Cox, of New York. the
same to be forwarded to the family OF
Mr.. Cox. The chair appointed Messrs
NJ. l.. Spotswood. 5. 6. Wallace anc
Col. Taze veil Elicit.
Mr.. Campbell offered a resolution
increasing the membership to on,
thousand. Laid over until next meet
ing. Adjourned.