Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1892-04-05
Organization Of a Cleveland and
w. 1. Wilson Club.
APRII 1sr, 1892.

cinity was held in the Court House
to-night, at o'clock. After some
very inspiring music by the Cornet
Band Mr.. Forrest w. Brown was
chosen temporary chairman, and upon
taking the chair stated that Hon. ".
l.. Wilson, who was to address the
meeting, had received a telegram call
ing him to Rhode Island to help lead
the Democrats of that State to vic
tory at the election for Governor,
which will take place in a few days.
The following is copy of the mes
sage:
PROVIDENCE. r. l., March S1st. 1892
Hon. Win. L. Wilson. House of Representatives,
Washington. d. c.:
Mr.. Cleveland especially requests that you
speak at the meeting he will address here Sat
urday afternoon. VIII you come
Chairman Dem. State Com.
Mr.. Brown then made very able
andinspiriting address, at times being
greeted with deafening applause
Messrs. G.. w. Haines and W. W. B.
GalIaher were chosen secretaries.
The chairman then made known the
object of the meeting. and, upon
motion, committe consisting of j.
c. Holmes, A. D. Barr, Frank Beck
with, r. A. Alexander and B. d.
Gibbons was appointed to draft a
plan of organization. During the
absence of the committee Mr.. A. S.
cambridge and A. w. Mcdonald,
Esq, delivered addresses. Mr.. CIeve-
land was alluded to as the grand
est living embodiment of Democracy
in this country, and at the mention
of his name, as well as that of Hon.
w. l.. Wilson, the audience gave
vent to loud and prolonged cheering.
The committee upon organization
having returned, reported that they
had agreed upon the plans as set
forth by the Democratic State Elk
ecutive Committee, which was read
as follows:
FirIt. The name of this club shall be the
Cleveland and W. L. Wilson Democratic Club
of Charles Town.
Second. The objects OF this club are as fol-
lows:
To preserve the Constitution of the United
States. the authority of the States. local self
TO resist revolutionary changes and CEN
traliZation of power;
To oppose the imposition of taxes hey ond
the necessity of government economically adj
To promote economy in all branches of pub
lie service;
To oppose unnecessary commercial restric-
tions for the benefit of the few at the expense
of the many;
To oppose class legislation which despoils
labor and builds un MONOPOLY;
To maintain invio!ate the substantial prin-
ciples of Democracy, equality before the law Z;
and
To cooperate with the regular organization
of the Democratic party in support of Demo-
cratic men and Democratic measures.
Third. The officers shall consist of presi-
dent, vice president. secretary and treasurer.
and six standing committees of five members
each.
Fourth. 1t shall be the duty of the presi-
dent to preside ut all meetings when present
appoint the committees and have general su-
pervision and direction of the work of the
club.
Fifth. It shall be the duty of the vice presi-
dent to preside at all meetings in the absence
of the president, and to assume oil the duties
of that office in case of the presidents nom
residence, resignation or death.
Sixth. 1t shall be the duty of the secretary
to make and keep record of the proceedings
of each meeting. and to send the names and
addresses of the officers of the club to the
OI Int ana STATE committees
and of the State Association of Democratic
Clubs. and to inform them from time to time
OF the degree of its progress. growth and
strength, and to perform such other duties as
are generally performed by the secretary of
like organizations.
Seventh. 1t shall be the duty of the treas
urer to receive all moneys connected with the
club and to pay out the same when directed
by the club. and to keep an accurate account
thereof and make statement from time to
time TO the club.
Eighth. The executive committee shall con-
sist of the officers of the club and the several
chairmen of all the other committees. The
president of the club shall be its chairman
Ninth. 1t shall be the duty of the executive
committee to make all needful rules and regu-
lations governing the club, to listen to the re-
ports of the several members relating to the
work done and progress made in their re-
structions, to settle all disputes that may
arise in the club. and to laRor- in the interest
and general welfare of the club.
Tenth. 1t shall be the duty of the commit
tee on registration to enroll al the voters of
the district. with their politics. addresses oc-
equations and places of business; and procure
list of the voters of the district filed by the
assessor with the clerk of the county court for
comparison.
Eleventh. It shall be the duty of the COM
mittce on election to see that all Democratic
voters In the district are at the polls on cleo
ton day.
l"SlllH. IL SulIl De the QQtY OF the COM
mittee on doubtful voters to ascertain the
names and postoftice addresses of all doubtful
voters in the district and report them to the
Climb. and the secretary thereof shall report
the same to the chairman of the comfy and
State committees. and president of the State
Association of Democratic Clnbs
Thirteenth. 1t shall be the duty of the
committee on absent voters to ascertain tue
names and postofice addresses of all Demo-
cratic voters whose places of business or en-
DlOYmenL is outside OF the district md rpnnrt
them to the club; and the secretary shall re-
port the same to the chairman of the county
committee.
Fourteenth Ii, shall he the duty of the
committee on education to procure speakers
to address the club. and arrange for the neces-
sary literature and papers for distribution
among the people of the district.
Fifteenth. 1t shall be the duty of the
finance committee TO procure sufficient money
by subscription or otherwise. to run the legiti-
mate expenses of the club.
Upon motion the plan was adopted
and the club named 'The Cleveland
and w. L. Wilson Democratic Club
of Charles Town, W. Va"
The election of officers then being
in order, the following gentlemen
were unanimously chosen: J. G.
Holmes, president; B. D. Gibson,
vice president; A. D. Barr, secre-
tary; John PorterfeId, treasurer.
A resolution was adopted whereby
every Democrat in the community 81
years of age was entitled to member
ship.
Messrs. Frank Beckwith and B. D.
Gibson being called upon, made some
Nuon