The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1890-08-26
M TABLES TURNED.
.ndinavian Independent Club
Wheels Into Line.
|.rsocRAcY TRIED TO TAKE IT.
. ..s.t that Didn't Work-Rousing Re-
--sl,csn Rallies in Several wards-
pemocratic Club Organization.

!. enthusiastic meeting OF thoroughly
-r.sd scandinavian citizens was held
q evening in the Chilberg block, on
- Front street. and decisive action
8. tsken concerning the approaching
tcion.
eome two weeks ago Scandinavian In
x.,sudent club was organized with good
-smbership, and affairs went smoothly
N il was discovered that q
90, vas on foot among q few
i s-mncrasic members to capture
= reanization. When this move was
Ss.fsd, or rendered futile by the fact that
.rrs limited number of those who had
ss,sd the club we're in sympathy with
s Democrats, bitter feeling
~.xslJed The club recognized
a fact that great majority
de scandinavian voters of the city were
r.cnblicars, and the action taken last
.ruinr was the outcome of the agitation.
-. feE Democrats had withdrawn and
~s,nized q club OF their own, and the re-
aiming members. being solidly Repub-
-. concluded to fellow their example.
Il vas resolved TO change the name of
a. orranizaiion. and the name Scandina-
10 Republican Club was proposed and
dopted with hearty applause. Tenn
nary officers were chosen as
slows: President. Frank Olsen; vice
resident William Hofstad; secretary, An
dew Lee; treasurer. Captain Rod. A COM
u,ttee consisting of C. NJ. FINLAND, Cap
I'm Rod, K. O.sen, Charles Nissen and
! louis Anderson was appointed to draft
RESTITUTION and bylaws.
/ Among others, President Frank Olsen
made an address, in which he replied to
hacks made upon Mayor White
and Sheriff McGraw at the meet
ns Of the Scandinavian Democratic
|dub last week. and bis remarks received
|hud applause. The club will meet again
nexi Friday evening the in Chi berg block,
| aIsct permanent officers and perfect its or
unisation.
GERMAN DEMOCRATS.
The German Democratic Club met in the
Dsnocratic headquarters last evening for
TIE purpose Of etiecting permanent organi-
rtpn, bat owing TO the slim attend
|nw, the matter was deferred until
tuesday week. at which time they will
again come together in the Turn Hall.
The following temporary officers were
tected: j. w. Wusthoff, president; III.
4. Schroeder. vice president; F. M. Sede-
nauer. treasurer; and H. Z. Messing,
Rsretary.
SEVENTH WARD REPUBLICAN, CLUB.
The second meeting of the Seventh Ward
Republican Club, to perfect its organiza-
fon. was held last evening at Pontius'
Dali, at Albert and Depot streets. The
<ub is already strong one, more than
fhy active members being enrolled, and
here was large attendance last night.
President Trusten P. Dyer was in the
thsir. and I. G. McDevitt recorded the
roceedings. An executivs committee was
chosen with the following members: w.
Perry Smith, Charles H. Phillips, T. s.
hseze s.. E. Clough, w. III. Davidson.
After some discussion the following pre-
tnble and resolution was adopted:
wHEREAs, The Republican party has gained
"a strength by quick aud faithful response to
Ne demands of the people for the freedom and
equality OF all men; for a united nation assum-
is the rights Of all citizens; for honest cur
Kacy; for purity in legislation, aud for integ-
~ aud accountability in all departments of
be government; for free ballot and honest
rubt; for protection to American Industry and
American citizens. aud for the elevation and
nHoeing of American labor. and believing
cas TIE hours composing days labor is q vital
question In American politics: Be it
kseased, By the Republicans of the Seventh
.vrd In club assembled, that we recognize and
kdsye that eight hours labor Is sufficient for
enc days wages.
The executive committee ives empowered
happoint committees in each precinct to
riavass the ward to the end OF securing
na registration and awakening the interest
q every voter. The committee was also
Instructed to procure a large flag, to be
a0std over the headquarters OF the club,
nspermanent signal.
addresses of interest were made by ex-
talei OF Police Mitchell, President Dyer,
Treasurer I. c. McDevitt and ]. F. Hall,
INC no little enthusiasm was manifested
NE members present. The speech of
y. J. @, Mitchell, in particular, was re-
'eised with the attention it merited, being
briet but forcible presentation of
ne leading features of the political
sluatlon. He said that the Democratic
kneme was to force four tickets-Republi-
20, Democratic. Prohibition and INDIE
pendent-into the field. and then by stand
ns hrmly by their own nominees endeavor
u Dull thrnUnh esrraaoofxtilxr Of hafp
asdidates; that every member of the club
mould remember that their opponents
you'd leave no stone unturned in this
lsnl His remarks were frequently ap-
pauded.
Inc club will meet at its hall every Mon
"! evening. Members of other Republic
~ cubs are cordially invited to attend.
YOUNG MEMS REPUBLICAN CLUB.
Treat interest is being manifested in the
ss'gsnizaton OF the Young Mems Rspub-
aean Club, which will take place this
sssaing at O'Clock in Judge Humes'
ouri-room. The committee that was APP
panied al the last meeting TO draw up the
s0asntutlon and bylaws are ready 70 re-
Po'h and al the officers OF the club will
s eecied. There are a number of names
sNns pushed by their respective hackers
" each Office, but naturally the Office OF
RESIDENT Is attracting the most attention.
. = Z. Miller and Boyd G. Tallman are
~ most prominently spoken of. anu 1t is
Eooanle that one OF those gentlemen will
siecied. They are both we'll qualified
" NE Office and either will reflect credit
= : we club and command the respect OF
ae community.
REPUBLICAN, CENTRAL COMMITTEE.
ine Republican central committee held
informal meeting last night at their
: ssaoquarters, Butler block. George II.
Aslofon presiding, w. o'Donnell secre-
ny Business OF minor nature was
,saasaeted, after which the committee adj
paned.
eASvAssISe THE SECOND WARD.
= me executive committee of the Second
aau Republican Club met yesterday
saslhing at the office OF Wiley, Hale d
.o'S IN the Butler block. The meeting