Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-23
Assistant Secretary.


urer; William S. Odell. secretary; Thomas
IL Mckee assistant secretary; Arson S.
Taylor, auditor. and the following executive
committee: II. Blount O. G. STABLES DR.
W. ID. Hughes and Charles p. Blackmar
Although somewhat late in getting to
work, the officers of the national organiza-
tlon expect to effect club organiza tons
throughout the country in a very brief
space of time. To accomplish this the of
ficers will deal directly with the repubIi-
can county chairmen in the different states.
their work being subject to approval of the
state chairmen at all times.
Plan of Organization
Carrying out the scheme of county or
ganization, the force employed at national
headquarters in this city is sending out to-
day thousands of circulars stating the pur-
poses of the club, giving instructions as to
club organizations in the counties and
cites, and citing the provisions of the con-
sutution under which the Old Boys have
united.
The letters addressed to county chairmen
and others OF political prominence through
OUT the country, among them the various
district leaders in TIE cities. read as fol-
lows:
We mali you today circulars and consti-
buttons for the organization of The Old
Boys Fremont and Lincoln Republican
Clubs in your county. We have already
seen the effect of these clubs as a rally
feature in the campaign.
e suggest that you give notice in your
county paper, asking the men who voted
for Hale. Fremont or Lincoln to assemble
ana organize The campaign is ripe for ac-
ton; the closing days are vital The people
need to be aroused The organiza ton of a
club Will sive to the community new i'm
pstuS Tor getting the people together for
local meetings. The old men like it and
enjoy 1t. The young men honor it. The
women approve and urge it Your state
committee will help you. This is a work
for party love. No fees, no dues. All for
the election of Roosevelt and Fairbanks"
Voters for Hale, Fremont or Lincoln.
Another letter, signed by President Hal
stead states.
This national organization, composed OF
men who voted for Hale. Fremont or Lin
coin, is centered upon one vital purpose:
The election of Roosevelt and Fairbanks.
With headquarters in the city of Washing
ton, d. c.. and acting under the approval
of the republican national committee we
shall attempt to reach every community in
the United States Clubs of The Old
Boys Fremont and Lincoln Republican
Voters" in the various counties. where ac-
tive work is necessary, will bring together
the men who more than half a century ago
labored, suffered and struggled until the
republican party was enthroned in power. |
A club organized of such men will create |
campaign enthusiasm. They will attend in
body local and central meetings acting |
always as conspicuous persons. At all |
ldlllcS tHcy Will nave the post OF |
honor, marching at the head of the COL |
umn At local meetings they will contri- |
oute to the entertainment with incidents OF |
the early struggle of the party"
These letters, experimenting the articles |
OF the constitution, give a comprehensive |
idea CT the work undertaken by the Old |
Boys Club.
BY holding rally meetings. joining in |
parades and otherwise taking an active |
part in state city and county campaigns |
they expect to arouse an enthusiasm which |
is now said to be lacking in many COM |
munities.
Captain Mckee, who has taken charge OF |
the work at the offices, is we'll known for |
his executive ability. He was in charge OF |
the national literary bureau of the re- |
publican party during the campaigns of |
1877, 1884. 1886 and 1900, and compiled the |
republican campaign text book in 1894 and |
1896. He has been identified with the ma
tional work of the party since 1888
Murat Halstead president of the national |
organization has been associated with the
work of the republican party ever since its
formation