The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1893-05-21
REPC BL1CAN LEAGUE.
The following are the constitution and
bylaws adopted for the government Of the
Sedgwick County Republican league.
Every Republican should read them over
carpfuiiy.

LONSl4I L I1ON,
First-The name of this league shall be
the Sedgwick County Republican league.
c.econd-The Oh j=cts Of this league are:
''The formation Of Il permanent Republic
can league for organic "a work III Sed9-
wick county; to advance the interests OF
the Republican party, and to promote
good government"
Thrd-Any Republican over 81 years OF
age residing IN SeIGwiCk county, may be-
come member Of this league BY agreeing
TO support the constitution. bylaws and
resolutions adopted by said league, and
making application as provided for IN sec
lions five and six of Its bylaws.
fourth-There shall be organized IN
each township, ward Cg precinct. of Sedg-
wick county. 4 Republican league, which
shall he a part OF and auxiliary TO TINS
league.
tlfth-The officers of this league shall
be President, a first vice president, sec
oLd vice president, Tor each township,
ward or precinct IN SedgWick county;
secretary aud Il treasurer, all OF wnom
shall be elected at the annual meeting OF
the league and shall hold their respective
offices for one year, ana until their sue
cessors are elected and qualified.
SiXth-!Seccjcn l. 1t snail be the duty OF
the president 80 preside at all meeting, ap-
point all committees not otherwise pro-
vided for, and 10 have a general super
vision over the affairs of the league.
Sec. . 1t shall be the duty OF the first
vice president to perform the duties OF
presldeet, in the event of the absence or
disability of the latter.
Sec 3. The president of each Republican
township, ward Or precinct league shall
be eX-oiiicio second vice president OF the
league, ana bis duties shall be TO preside
over and promote the interests of the said
township, ward or precinct league.
Sec l. It shall he the duty of the secre-
tary to keep record of the meetings Of
the league. 60 safely keep its books and
papers; to attend 10 its correspondence
aud TO perform sucn other duties as the
league may reqnire.
See. ). 1t shall be the duty of the treas
urer TO collect and safely keep the money
Of the league, and he shall dlsburse the
same only upon orders drawn by the
president and couatersigaed by the secre-
tary. He shall keep an accurate account
of receipts and disbursements, and make
full report thereof to the league at It's an
nuai meeting, and at such oJher times as
the league may require.
Seventh-The annual meeting of the
league for the election Of officers and the
transaction Of business shall be held on
the first Saturday of February in each
year, at o'clock D. III. If the league fails
to elect officers on that day. they shall he
elected at the first regular meeting there
after.
Sec Q Regular meetings OF the league
shall be provided for in the bylaws.
Sec. >. Special meetings may be held at
any time upon the call of the president or
secretary, or a majority OF the executive
committee.
Eighth-The president shall, within ten
days after his election, appoint an eNecu-
tive committee OF five members, who shall
1 tta1r
cessors are appointed. They shall have
charge of the financial affairs OF the
league, subject To its control. and no
debt shall be contracted or paid without
their approval, except by vote OF the
league.
Niuth-The league may provide in the
bylaws, or by resolution, for the appoint
menG OF standing or special committees,
aud for the assessment and collection OF
dues.
Tenth-This constitution may be amend
ed at any regular meeting by tWo-thlrds
vote; provided, the proposed amendment
has been reduced to writing and read at a
preceding regular meeting; but no amend
ment shall be adopted in conflict with the
constitution or rules of the Republican
League of the United States, or OF the
Kansas publican league.
Eleventh-Thls league shall become a
member of, and auxiliary TO, the Kansas
Republican league.
BYLAWS.
I. Twenty members shall constitute a
quorum for the transaction of business,
but less number may adjourn from time
to time
2 Regular meetings of the league shall
be held on Thursday OF each week, at
o'clock p. m.
3 All elections of officers at the annual
election shall be by ballot.
l. In case of vacancy in any Office, 1t
may be filled at any regular meetlng.
. Every applicant must be vouched for
by two or more members of this league IN
good standing.
6 For the admission of any candidate
the chairman shall order IA vote taken by
ballot. and the applicant msst receive
thrce-fourths OF all votes cast, and If cleo
ted, the applicant must sign the cOnstitu-
JiOn and bylaws OF said league before he
- be admitted as member thereof.
y The order of business at regular meet
ings shall be: First, election of officers Of
auy}; second. reports of officers; third, re-
aorts OF committees; fourth, unfinished
business; fifth new business; sixth, recep-
ton of addresses and communications;
seventh, adjournment.
This order may be changed at any meet
ing by a two-thirds vote.
5 The Hague shall be governed in its de
alterations by the rules laid down in
Castings manuel, so far as the same are
applicable
o These bylaws may be amended or
repealed At any regular meeting by two
thirds vote of the members present.
OFFICERS.
The present officers of the league are as
follows:
IL f. Goode, president.
Jacob McAfee, vice president.
!. Y Koogle, secretary,
J. Wilkins, Treasurer.
Three hundred charter members
GARFIELD UNIVERSITY NOTES.