The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1897-03-26
THE PLAN
For the Organizing Of Local Silver
Leagues.

There have been so many inquir-
les for form of constitution and by
laws to be used in the organization
of local bimetallic leagues desiring
to affiliate with the Indiana Bime-
tallic league, that the following has
been prepared for general circula-
ton. 1t is thought that this form
will be generally satisfactory,
though probably each local league
will find it desirable to make such
minor changes or amendments as
will better conform to local con-
ditions. Immediate and thorough
club organization is necessary in
order to complete as effective ma
chinery as possible with which to
push the work of education, in the
distribution of literature, ETC., in
accordance with the plans already
outlined. Do not fail to send to the
chairman, Allen w. Clark, Greens
burg, Ind, a complete list Of officers
and members with their addresses
as soon as any local league is organ
lied. The special attention of the
secretary should be called to this.
Mr.. Clark will also be glad to an
swer all inquiriers relating to the
Organization and also to receipt for
all moneys that may be sent for the
necessary expenses of the state
league.
Form for Organization-The name
OF this organization, which is a To-
cal league of the Indiana bemetallic
league shall be "The.
bimetallic league" Of. .........
Indiana.
Object-The object of this league
shall be to aid in conducting cam
paign of organization and education
in the interest of bimetallism, by
the holding of meetings, the pur-
chase and distribution of bimetallic
literature, and by such other means
as may be expedient.
Membership-Any person of good
moral charater may become a men,
Der of this league upon signing the
following pledge and agreeing to be
governed by the regulations Of the
Indiana bimetallic league:
IL believe that the coinage of both
gold and silver as it existed prior to
1873, at the ratio of Is to |, is es-
sential to the permanent prosperity
of the American people, and | here
by pledge myself to use my most
earnest efforts for the immediate re-
storation of silver to its place as
primary money of the United States,
without regard to the policy of any
other nation"
Oflicers-The officers Of this
league shall be a president, vice
present, a secretary, treasurer, a.
lecturer and executive committee of
five, of whom the president shall be
the chairman.
President-The president shall
preside at all meetings, preserve
order, countersign all orders drawn
on the treasurer, and have the de-
Gliding vote in case of tie on any
question.
Vice -President-The vice-presi-
dent shall perform the duties of the
president, in the absence of both,
the league may select a member to
preside at any general or special
meeting.
Secretary-The secretary shall
collect all the money due the
league and pay it over to the treas
urer, taking his receipt therefor.
He shall keep a record of all
meetings and transactions of the
league and conduct its correspon- ,
dence under the direction Of the
president. As soon as the league
is organized he shall send its name,
together with full list of its officers
and members, with their post-ofiice
addresses plainly and fully written,
to the chairman of the Indiana BIZ !
league, also the names of !
all members admitted to the league,
Immediately after each meeting.
Treasurer-The treasurer shall be /,
the custodian Of the funds of the :
league and shall pay them over up !
on order Of the secretary, counter
signed by the president, and shall /
submit to the league quarterly re- :
ports of the business of his office, !
and turn over to his successor inIl
,fiice all money and property be- !
onging TO the league. b
Lecturer-It shall be the duty Of :
he lecturer to arrange topics ger
name to the subject Of bimetallism
or discussion by the members at |
Zach regular meeting, and he shall
briefly open and close each discus /
,ion or furnish a stlhstifufe IN do =