The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-01-10
A DEMOCRATIC A. P. A.
NEW LEAGUE OF CLUBS ORGANIZED,
WITH IRON-BOUND OATHs.
SeuueI to the jackson Day Banquet
4 Reading of the Secret Work
Headed on.

Representatives of all Democratic clubs
in the State met yesterday morning at the
rooms of the Gray Club and organized the
Jackson Club of Indiana, designed to do
great things for the party. 1t is proposed
by this new organization to have d
thorough organization in every precinct
and every county in the State. The new
league has oaths and vows which all men,
bers must take. which are as solemn as
any OF those of the A. p. a. The rules,
bylaws and intentions of the league re-
main a hidden secret with the members. 1t
seems that applicants for membership must
take a solemn vow. which is apparently
patterned in form after that of the A. p. A.
The applicant is led blindfolded to the CEN
ter of the hall and made to hold up his
right hand. Then the keeper of seals or
bottles, or some other high functionary,
says TO him:
do you solemnly swear to do all in your
power to sustain the principles of Thomas
Jefferson, etc. etc" Mr.. Stuart, who pre-
scented the bylaws and constitution of the
new organization TO the delegates yester-
day, began to read what the terms and
words of the oath were, but the crowd cried
him down, with the reminder that it was
a secret code and should not be repeated
aloud, for walls sometimes have ears.
When Will English took the chair he
made a speech, reminding those present
that the Democratic party was still alive,
and urging all to put their shoulder to
the Wheel 1t was an old, old figure of
speech. but it seemed to take pretty well
with the crowd, for Mr.. English was
cheered heartily. The chairman, after he
had fsr said said all rI,nheuesosuIld = reppesmbber nr read a LET IT.
the national association. Mr.. Black is
somewhat of a Jobs comforter, for he re-
Ind - n tAo @f 49, ia ~rn
ence of the last few years" and then made
the prediction that matters will soon be
fo men aGr m aaf pem Se thop pafty; was ane eo way or.
ganize clubs all over the land, and by this
means enlist people in the cause of good
point. Following is a portion of the letter:
Indiana is at bottom a Democratic
State. A Democratic organization which
around, and which shall embody the active
Democrats in their home districts, arous-
ing the people as did the Democratic So
cieties of our forefathers. will bring every
available voter to the polls on election day.
f Republican Bic an victory fea inv in Your great state. I
take the liberty of suggesting If in accord
ance with the sentiments of the convention
you give to your new State organization
the name Democratic Society of Indiana
and that so far as may be convenient all
new primary organizations be. designated
Democratic societies. This produces a uni
form system throughout the Union. there
being already Democratic societies of New
y oSH
Montana, Oregon, California, Utah and
others"
Mr.. English then read a portion of the
constitution of the national association, by
which all members pledse themselves to
Democratic doctrine. Mr.. English, having
finished his mission, stepped from the chair
to make room for James B.. Curtis, who
was chosen temporary president. Samuel
Perrott was selected secretary. A COM
mittee upon rules and bylaws was chosen,
and while the members were out of the
room at work several Democrats who were
not afforded an opportunity to speak at
the jackson day banquet were given a
chance to be heard. Others got to say
what the speakers at the banquet had for
gotten. The rules, bylaws and oaths still
remain secure in the bosoms of the COM
mittee, for they were not read. The COM
mittee reported the following officers for
the new organization:
President-Thomas B. Buskirk, of Paoli.
Vice President-Joseph Gieger.
Sec~retary-Charles Gerard, of Indian
aDolis.
Treasurer-Steriing r. Holt, Of Indian
apolis.
Executive Committee-Jacob Harlan,
Mount Vermont; John A. Gum, Bedford;
Adam Heimberger. New Albany; Frank j.
Hall, Rushville; John w. Cravens, Bloom
ington; John Lontz, Richmond: u. s. Jack
son, Greenfield; V. i. Barlow, Terre Haute;
J. w. Lydy, Frankfort; j. j. Gorrell, Win
amaze: Samuel E. Cook, Huntington; James
NJ. Barrett. Fort Wayne; Harry Chester,
Goshen.