The morning times., 1896-08-04
WITH NlP0[E0N!c HATS
McKinlsy-Hopart Club Dis
-..cusses Its U. If .rm.
Observation-Disclosures
Reports From Committees State That
Several Thousand Men Win Be in
Line@Quarters viii Be Secured and
the e-Organization Probably He Made
Permanent-New Members.
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"A big Napoleon hat inscribed Mckinley
and Protection" adorned the presidents
ta bic at a meeting OF the Mckinley and
hobart Marching Club, which was held last
night in the red parlor of the Ebbitt House
Col. w. S. odelI presided with Mr.. George
s. Emory as secretary.
Tie principal object OF the meeting was
to hear the reports of committees charged
with getting I'D a Republica II demonstration
to be held at an early date which has not
yet been fixed. 80
The music. committee reported through
Mr.. Fortusch that 1t had the promise CT
first. class quartet 10 sing campaign songs
1t was not desired to give the names oi 1hese
campaign songsters who are Office hoiuefs,
as it might interfere with the tenure OF
their office under the Democratic admin
istration.
Mr.. Edward Gill thereupon said that
he could get four men to sing campaign
songs who wouldn't be terrified by the
publication of their names, which sentl-
meDt was greeted with great applause.
Both quartets will te drafted into service.
~" QUESTION OF UNIFORM.
President Odell then brought up the cues
ton OF unIforming the club, or at least a
large pumber of its members. He had the
secretary to read the correspondence had
withmanufacturers of Wa shin gton and other
cities as to the price and character of
uniforms - These can be had for very
small figure in Washing gton, the prices re-
ing about 81 cents This includes Ma
poleon hat, decorated out OF sight with
plumes and things. cape and torch
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the election OF the uniform, but upon
motion of Col. Dan Grcsvenor OF Ohio, the
whole matter was left in the hands OF the
executive cepmittee, TO report at the next
meeting, or as soon as possible.
In the absence of the Chairman OF the
committee on membership DR.. Lee and
Mr.. w W. Dudley reported the names OF
forty-one new members, who we're unan-
imously elected, making the membership
more than 600. The pres.d announced
that he had since the last meeting ap-
pointed a special committee on finance,
which had done some canvassing. On
motion of DIR. Lee this action of the presi-
dent was confirmed and approved by the
members.
SEVERAL COMMITTEES NAMED.
The club DISCUSSED with favor the propo-
sition to make the organization a perma-
nent institution, but final action was not
taken. Mr Beight offered his services
for immediate active work, which offer
was accepted.
In CONNECTION with the permanent Or
ganizauon proro ed Mr.. Simms suggested
a hail on Pennsylvania avenue, which
will probably be hired for the uses of the
club.
TheEpresident anncounced as the special
committee on finance, Treasurer Thompson,
Secretary Emery and DR.. Mills.
The executive Committee was appointed
by the president as follows: Messrs. A.
Kreidler, B. NJ. Elliott, F. B. Crossthwaite
and P B. Mchener. The finance commit
tee announced is composed of Messrs. Will
lam Cheshire, C. B. Wyke and W. H. Hoeke.
After The business matters were attended
to there were some gooi speeches on the
| issues of tire day, among the speakers be-
ing Col Grosvenor, Col. H. E. Burton and
Mr.. Wyke.
Tie executive committee will meet at the
Ebbtt House tomorrow at 10 o'clock to
decide on the uniform.
The club will meet tomorrow night at the
Raleigh.