The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1890-08-17
ALL ARE IN LINE.
Four More Republican Ward
Clubs Organized.
THE CAMPAIGN OPENS WELL,
Fifth. sixth, Seventh and Eighth wards
Form Strong Clubs omcers aud
Constitutions OF Each.

The Republicans of the city now have a
thorough basis for organisation, strong
clubs having been organized in each of the
eight wards provided for by the new char.
ter. Four Of these clubs in the Fifth.
sixth, Seventh and Eighth wards respect
lively were organized last night The clubs
now aggregate in membership nearly 500
al active. earnest Republican voters, and
the club lists are hardly opened. 1t is con-
fidently expected that the number will be
swelied to 1,500 before the next regular
meetings Of the several organizations. The
purposes Of the ward clubs are set forth in
the following preamble and constitution
adopted by each of the eight clubs:
We, whose names are hereuuto subscribed
believing in the principles of the Republican
party. and for the purpose Of perpetuating those
principles and promoting the interests Of the
party In the city of Seattle, do hereby associate
ourselves together as Republicans and adopt the
following constitutions:
Fist-The name Of this club shall be the
Ward Republican club, Of the city Of Sc
attle.
second-The objects for which this club is
formed are to further the interests OF the Re-
publican party and insure its success at all cleo
tiOns, city county, state and national; to pro-
mote harmony aud concord among Reputlicans
and lovers OF pure government; to declare anew
the allegiance We owe to our party; to spread in
form alton among the citizens and Republicans,
enabling them to vote in harmony with their
best interests and to see that no man Is elected
to once who Is not q Republican aud worthy
man.
Thfrd-The officers Of this club shall be q
president, one vice president, secretary, treas
urer, and On executive committee of fve all of
whom shall be elected by . majority of the
members of the club present and voting. They
shall hold their Office for period OF one year
next after their election. and until their sue
cessors shall have been appointed. The execu-
tive committee shall name one member of the
club from each precinct in the ward TO advise
with and assist the Republican city and county
central committees.
Fourth-The duties OF the president shall be
70 preside ct ali meetings of the club, to main
tain order and decorum among the members. to
call meetings of the club at such times as he
may deem advisable, or upon the request of
majority OF the executive comm ittee, or upon
the request Of any i've members. and to perform
such other duties - mag be required of him A
call Tor meeting shall be signed by the presi-
dent or majority of the executive committee.
Fiifh-In the absence OF the president, or II
from any other cause he shall be unable to dis
charge the duties of his ONCE, the same may be
performed by the vice president
eixth-The secretary shall keep o correct
record Of Ill meetings or other proceedings of
the club, receive all money paid to the club
upon subscription or otherwise, and shall pay
the same over to the treasurer, taking his re-
ceipt therefor. He shall draw all orders on the
treasurer for money that may be ordered by the
executive committee, and shall perform such
other duties as may be required of him by the
club.
ssventh--Ihe treasurer shall keep all money
belonging 10 the club and shall pay the same
mt IN fhA order Of the eecrotary.
Eighth-The executive committe shall have
the complete management Of the affairs of the
club; shall give advice and counsel TO the other
ofncers herein provided for: shall have sole
power in the expenditure Of the money Of the
club; shall devise ways and means to raise
funds TO meet the expenses Of the club, and
shall do and perform such other duties as me-
be required Of them.
Nlnth-Any person desiring the success of the
Republican party and the elevation OF the
standard Of politics may become Q member of
the club by signing this constitution.
Tenth-In no case shall any fee or the pay
ment OF any money be required Of any person
as condition OF his becoming member of this
club.
How the clubs in the four remaining
wards were organized Is told below:
FIFTH WARD ENTHUSIASTIC.
Fifth ward Republicans met at the Sno-
qualmie hotel for the purpose OF organic
ing q club, and they succeeded most adj
mirably. At $3.50 o'clock, with the assem-
bly, room almost crowded, the meeting was
called to order by DR.. +. w. Sparkling, who
was Immediately unanimously elected
temporary chairman. Mr.. Sparkling in a
few short, brusque and well-chosen words.
thanked the meeting for the honor, and.
quickly proceeding to business. he proved
himself capable officer. Mr.. Hiram
Jacobs, as temporary secretary. was next
elected, and scarcely was he in his seat
when Mr. L. B. Andrews, who believes in
losing no time and allowing no gaps
moved that committee of three be ap.
pointed by the chairman to draft rules for
the permanent organization OF the club,
and to draw M the order OF business.
The motion met with the approval of
the convention. and a few moments later
the chairman appointed on such committee
Mr.. w. H. Bogardus, Mr.. w. l.. O'Donnell
and J. G. Mitchell, and on motion short
recess was taken to allow the committee
time to accomplish its work, and also to
give those present chance to become
members Of the club by attaching their sig
natures to the roll.
The meeting again being called 10 order
the roll showed a membership of thirty
eight, and the committee of three APP
pointed submitted the following as the re-
suit of their effort, and which was adopted
without change:
We your committee on permanent organize
ton. beg to report: First that this shall be
known as the Fifth Ward Republican Club, and
that its officers shall consist OF apresident vice
president, secretary and treasurer and an exec
utiye committee OF five. and all officers TO be
elected by a majority vote OF the members pres
emit All of said officers shall hold their respec-
tive Offices for year or until their successors
are elected and qualified. Order OF business
First, election of president; second. vice presi.
dent; third secretary; fourth, treasurer: fifth,
executive committee.
]. c. MITCHELL. Chairman.
W. II. BoGARDUs,
WILLIAM oDoSNKLL.
The election OF permanent officers was
accomplished quickly and, as nearly every
man In the convention wanted to nominate
some one, 1t was accomplished with good
deal of warmth and enthusiasm. Mr.. L.
n andrews was first on the floor and with
many compliments to his friends past ser
vices and present usefulness the gentleman
Orange Jacobs, who was elected by accla-
nation. Daniel Jones. George ii. Sparling
and NJ. Yancy, vice-president. secretary
and treasurer. respectively. were quickly
nominated and elected by reclamation.
Than followed the nominations for the Eve
members TO be elected on the executive
committee. Again did the convention
break out In . new place. Each one had q
man To nominate and after each nomination
The candidate was heartily applauded.