Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-09-20

his full name and the branch of the service
he is connected with, and the period of such
service. In all cases the membership fee
shall accompany the application. Should
the application be rejected the money
viii be returned to the applicant
Sec. 3. Terms of application-The secre-
tary shall promptly submit all applications
to the board of directors. No applicant
shall be admitted to membership who has
received q majority of negative votes, when
balloted upon by the board. If a person is
rejected, he may. at the expiration of three
months, make - second application, but If
he shall be rejected the second time he shall
not thereafter be eligible to membership.
Upon the election of any applicant, the sec
rotary shall notify him in writing, ana with
in thirty days thereafter upon the payment
of membership fees and the signing of the
articles of association and bylaws, such APP
plicant so elected shall be a member of the
club; but if such applicant SO elected shall
allow thirty days to elapSe without action
on his part, such election shall be void.
Sec. 4. The initiation fee to be paid by
each member shall be s., which must In all
cases accompany the application for men,
bership.
Sec. .. Monthly dues-The monthly dues
shall be 81 per month, and must be paid
promptly in advance. No fractional part of
the monthly dues will in any case be re-
ceived.
Sec. 6. Treasurer exempt-The treas
urer shall be exempt from the payment Of
any fees or dues.
Sec. Z. Cessation OF membership-Mem
bership in the club shall cease when the
member engages in business not connected
with the railway service.
Sec. $. Honorary members-AonOrary
members may be elected by the unanimous
vote of the members of the board of di-
rectOrs at any meeting thereof. Such hon
Orary members shall not be required to pay
any initiation fee, nor shall they be subject
TO other dues, but they shall not be allowed
to vote, nor shall they be eligible as Of
ticers or members of the board OF directors.
Sec. 9. EXpulsion-Any member guilty
of ungentlemanly conduct, violating any of
the reputable rules of society, committing
any crime OF which he shall be convicted in
the courts, or violating any of the bylaws
or rules of the club, may have charges pre-
ferred against him. and in such case shall
be tried by the board of directors at
special meeting called for that purpose:
two-thirds of the directors present shall be
necessary to convict and assess his punish
ment at either expulsion from the club, re-
quest to resign, fine or reprimand: pro
ylded, that any member being asked to
resign and failing to do so within ten days,
shall be expelled. A member against whom
charges have been preferred shall have at
lCtiSb ttli uoGiNt pllOI " INC lildl. diltl
have the right TO introduce testimony in his
own behalf. and to be represented by coun-
sci from the club membership.
Sec. 10. designations. member shall
be allowed to resign unless he shall have
first paid all Indebtedness to the club.
ARTICLE III.
Section !. Unpaid dues-Any member
who shall fail to pay his dues within ten
DAYS after the same, shall become due, or
who shall fail to pay any Indebtedness to
the club within ten days after receiving no.
tice thereof, shall forfeit all his rights and
cease to be member of the club.
ARTICLE "
Section l. Directors meetings-Regular
meetings of the board of directors shall be
held on the first Monday of each month at
5 o'clock p. m, and special meetings may be
called at any time by the president, due no.
tice thereof being given to each member of
the board. Seven members to constitute
quorum.
ARTICLE V.
Section l. Committees-The president
shall, at the first of his term, appoint the
committees of three each, subject |
10 the ratification of the directors. viz:
Auditing committee. membership commit |
ZEE house rules committee.
Sec. ,. The auditing committee shall audit |
he books and accounts of the secretary and |
treasurer Just prior TO the annual meeting |
If the club and at such other times as they |
nay deem proper. or as may be directed by |
he board of directors.
Sec. 3. The membership committee shall |
investigate the standing of all applicants |
or mem berShlp.
on motion of John f. Leblanc the club |
hen proceeded to the election of d board |
# thirteen directors, the election resulting |
Is follows:
.. 0. Winter. general super ntendent |
Fort Worth and Denver.
W. y. Ross, auditor Fort Worth and |
Denver,
". S. Polhemus, superintendent Texas
md Pacific.
o. L. Teachout. railway mail service.
George W. beats, foreman machinery,
Texas and Pacific.
+. H. Hammond, Texas and Pacific
J. Van Rensselaer,, Fort Worth and Rio
iraude.
w. \. Quigg. commercial agent Missouri.
Kansas and Texas.
W. S. Noble, agent Houston and Texas
CENTRAL
}. +. Scully unattached
". I. White, Wells-Fargo express COM
any.
W. H. Hurst, city passenger agent Cotton
Belt route.
|
RS the following resolutions were passed:
Resolved, that the Railway Employees
hub extends its hearty thanks and best
fishes to MIR. ". G.. Seaver railroad editor
# the Fort Worth GAZETTE. for the
ealous manner in which he has
'orked TO complete the Organize
ion and we hereby recommend
hat the board of directors elect him the
rSt honorary member of this CLUB, witt. all
S rights and privileges, and we will, at all
mes Nbe pleased to have him among u.s.
Resolved, that vote of thanks be ten
cred o. q. Winter, temporary chairman, |
Or the fair and impartial manner in which
e has conducted the meetings, and for the
ard work he has done in the interest of
MS club, and also to Mr.. Llewellyn Palmer
Dr. his faithful and efficient service as
smporary secretary.
Resolved, that this club extend to Mr.. |
:. B. Burbridge its most hearty and sincere |
hanks for the interest he has manifested
nd the earnest work he has done for
ne success of this club. and that we
ereby recommend to the board of irectors !
lat ne be elected an honorary member of
his club with all its rights and privileges.
The club then adjourned. Immediately |
pom the adjournment of the club the board
directors met and effected an organiza-
on by electing the following officers:
.. q. Winter, Fort Worth and Denver |
ailw ay, president.
w. S. Polhemus, superintendent Joint |
'ack, first vice-president
0. L. Teachout, railway mail service,
scond vice president
j. Van Rensselaer,, Fort Worth and Rio .
,rande, treasurer.
The board meets on Monday evening at |
lie office of General Superintendent Winter |
hl of int, /