San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-07-26
Secretary, VIM. darnett.
Treasurer, d. II, Minis.
Chaplain, Rev. ID. A. Porter
Lecturer, Il, II, Phinney,
Asst. Lecturer, $. T.. Bozarth,

Chaplain, Rev. ID. A. Porter,
Lecturer, Il, IL, Phinney.
Asst, Lecturer, s. T.. Boxarth,
Doorkeeper, S. N English,
Asst. Doorkeeper, W. l.. Edwards.
Sergeant. at-Arms, N. d. Greathouse,
A motion was unanimously carried that
the Hays County Primers Alliance fully
sustain and vindicate our secretary, W. Gar
nett, in tho controversy lately carried on
through the press OF this county.
On motion the president appointed tho
following executive committee for the onsu.
ing year-C L. Dightfoot, L. L, owon and
Desha Bunton,
d. A. Barboc, Goo. q. Webb and Curran
Kyle were appointed committee on good
of the order
On motion John s. Browa was unani-
mously elected delegate to represent tho
County Alliance at the annual meeting OF
the State Alliance to DO held in Dallas dur
ing the month OF August and II. T.. Barber
being named as alternate.
A motion was carried that Bro Brown be
instructed to ascertain whether the Exchange
has now sufficient pecuniary basis, and IL
not what amount is required to assure 1t
and report to this body.
Motion was carried to adjourn until
o'clock p. m,
After adjournment the executive commit
tee ha ing mado favorable report on the
books of the secretary and treasurer and the
finances of the County Alliance recommend
the payment of tho incidental aud station
cry account and the amount due the State
Farmers Alliance. Motion carried adopting
the report.
The installation of officers for the ensuing
year then took place, Bro. O. L. Lightfoot
officiating as marshal and Bro, W. NJ. Wy
att as installing officer.
Motion was carried that our delegate to
the State Primers Alliance be authorized to
use his best endeavors to induce that body
to adopt stock brand for the greater So
curity of the property of the members of the
order throughout the state.
Owing to the large increase in tho men,
bership of the Farmers Alliance in Hays
couaty, motion was carried that each ALI
ance be allowed one delegate for every 80
members or fractional part thereof instead
of one for every 20 as at present, but In oil
those where tho membership does not ex-
ceed 80 they shall be allowed two delegates
On motion to choose the place for the
next regular meeting, Dripping Springs and
Kyle having both been put in nomination,
vote was taken and Dripping Springs SO :
lected.
Motion carried that committee of three
be appointed to attend the commissioners
court to request that the roads lending from
Dripping Springs and Blanco City to Kyle,
which in many places are almost impracti-
cable for loaded wagons, be put in order,
Those named were Bros. Jas, Dixon, Spring
err Davis, d. II. Minis, and by special re-
quest Bro j. r. Burleson was added,
Motion crrried that the delegate to the
State Farmers Alliance endeavor to haye
the constitution no amended that the time
shall be limited, to say three months, in
which one member may vouch as having
been in open Alliance with another.
The lecturer, Prof. E. II. Phinney, deliv-
cred an able and eloquent speech and signi-
fled his intention of visiting each Alliance
in the county for the purpose of addressing
them.
Motion carried that copy of the Buda
resolutions of January last DO sent to each
Alliance.
Motion chrred That the barbecue to be
held at Buda on Wednesday, August LIST, be
q public one with q special invitation to all
members of the Farmers Alliance in adjoin.
ing counties.
A resolution thanking the members OF
Cypress and other Alliances and the inhabi-
tants of Wmberly and vicinity for their
hospitality was passed unanimously by the
meeting.
Motion carried to hold the next regular
meeting on the first Tuesday after the first
Monday in October Mt Dripping Springs.
Motion carried to adjourn which was ac-
cordingly done shortly after midnight.
w. GARNETr, j. G. BURLEsoN,
Secretary, President.