The advocate., 1890-06-18

gusted with the fraud OF the old par
ties and their indifference 10 the in
forests Of the people, and there is no
reason why these men should not
affiliate with us politically and aid in
the restoration Of honest government
The Olathe citizens alliance rati-
fed the st. Louis demands and placed
themselves squarely in line with the
allied forces that have decided to
place a peoples ticket in the field this
fall. Let friends Of the cause in the
towns and cities Of the state move In
this matter at once and secure the CO.
operation Of sympathizers with this
reform movement
The following are the bylaws OF
the Olathe alliance They will serve
as a guide to those who may desire TO
follow in their footsteps. Further in
formation may be obtained by ad-
dressing the secretary, whose name
appears below. We are indebted for
this and other facts stated 10 the
Kansas Patron;
RULES AND BYLAWS.
I. This organization shall bo known by the
name OF the citizens Alliance Of Oathe
2. This organization Is not a secret society, but
holds lts meetings publicly and invites everybody
Of both sexes.
3. ANY person may become member Of the
Citizens Alliance Of OIatho who Is In favor Of a
new declaration OF principles as appended and
who will pledge himself, as rule, 10 work and
vote for the nominees Of the new party,
4. Seven members shall be necessary 10 form
quorum. All questions shall be settled by ma
lOrity vote
B. The officers Of this alliance shall consist Oi a
president, vlce-presdcnt, secretary, treasurer
and executive committee Of Ave members, who
shall hold Office for period OF six months, or
until their successors are elected,
0. The executive committee shall select the
place for holding meetings, secure speakers, and
prepare a programme for each meeting.
2. The alliance shall hold no least one meeting
In each three months and Oitenor as tho execu-
tive committee may deem best for the good Of
the organization.
8. The membership fee for men shall be 10
cents; ladies free. An assessment may be made
by the alliance at any time TO meet the expenses
Ofthe organization.
0. All dues must be paid 10 the secretary, who
shall turn them over 10 the treasurer, taking his
receipt therefor.
TO- AllmOneys collected by the secretary shall
be paid out on the order OF the president, COun-
tersgned by the secretary.
II. All officers shall perform such duties as are
prescribed by established rules for the govern
mont Of dellberatlye assemblies.
i2. The money belonging TO this alliance may
bo used 10 deiray the actual necessary expenses
Of the alliance and for the purpose Of purchasing
such reform literature or employing such public
speakers as may be ordered by the executive
committee.
10. Any attempt on the part Of anymembertO %
manipulate this alliance In favor OF either " the
old parties shall be considered misdemCanOr
and Just cause for expulsion. II shall be the
duty Of all members TO report TO the alliance at
once any such lTregularity that may come to
their knowledge.
H. Amendments may be made from time TO
time 20 these rules and bylaws or changes made
In them, as circumstances may demand or sug-
gest, by majority vote.
George Black was elected delegate and Cap
tain Il. Clark alternate 10 attend the called state
convention 10 be held at Topeka, Kan, next
Thursday June ~.
The alliance then adjourned 10 meet In the
Grange hall at Olathe on Friday, June 10, 1890, at
o'clock p. M, when permanent officers will be
elected, All arc invited and welcome.