The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1890-07-31

services rendered by those officers.
l trust you will remain in session
long enough to give careful considera-
ton to all matters of interest to the
order in this State.
In conclusion, I want to say that
! the effort to serve you has been, to me,
a labor of love- / have brought to the
discharge of the duties imposed, my
best efforts for the we'll being ofthe
order. | have been conscious ofmy
inability to measure up to the respon-
sibilities imposed upon me. invoke
your indulgence to the deficiencies and
errors in my official administration. |
want TO record my grateful appreciation
Of the prompt and generous aid given
me in their several departments, by
those who have been associated with
me in the discharge of my official
duties, and I congratulate the brother
hood in the State on the wisdom Of
their selection.
T.. T. STACKHOUSE.
The meeting then fixed upon the
hours for business from Ga. N. to p.
m. and from 3.3O p. m. to & p. nj. Night
sessions will be held if necessary.
A number Of minor resolutions We're
introduced and referred to committees.
One resolution condemning the course
of certain newspapers in attacking the
national officers Of the Alliance at
Washington, and pledging the support
and confidence Of the South Carolina
Alliance to the national officers; eX-
pressing confidence in the honesty and
ability of these officers, and thanking
President Stackhouse for his prompt
defence ofthem, was passed after seve-
raj warm speeches, in which the news
papers publishing these reports were
soundly denounced. Colonel Polk ex-
pressed his thanks for the Alliances
confidence in their officers, and advised
that the farmers treat such newspapers
in no lenient manner.
4 plan was proposed III regard to a
mutual fire and life insurance concern
20 be operated by the Alliance for its
members exclusively. It was set forth
in the proposed plan that the State
Alliances of the Northwest are operat-
ing mutual fire and life concerns with
success. The plan was referred TO a
special committee of five.
4 committee of one from each district
was appointed on Legislative demands,
This committee will consider the de-
mands as to national measures made
by the national body at st. Louis.
At the afternoon session, before going
into an election for officers, a vote of
thanks was rendered President Stack
house for the able and conscientious
performance Of his duties, and to the
other officers for their efficient work.
The secret work of the Alliance was
exemplified by State Organizer f. \.
Elder.
The election for officers was the next
in order. President Stackhouse was
disqualified from serving longer, under
the constitution ofthe Alliance. J. VIM.
Stokes, Of Orangeburg, the editor Of
the Cotton Plant, was the only one put
in nomination for President and he was
elected by acclamation. The old officers
were reelected, as follows: D. p. So
journer, Vice President, J. w. Reid,
Secretary; F. P. Taylor, Treasurer; W.
J. Talbert, Lecturer.
Mr.. Stokes made brief inaugural
address thanking the Alliance for the
honor conferred upon him, and pledg-
ing his earnest efforts for the upbuild-
ing of the order. The newly elected
president is one Of the youngest men in
attendance on the Alliance meeting,
but is one of brightest and most enthu-
siastic Alliance men in the State.
The following delegates were elected
to the National Convention: J. w.
Stokes, w. J. Talbert, A. c. Latimer
and DR.. J. +. ,Jarnigan. Alternates-
DR.. S. 7. D. Lancaster and DR.. w. 3.
Rice.
Spartanburg was selected as the next
place of meeting.
Col. D. X. Norris, Of fPendleton, made
an interesting address and invited the
Alliance to visit Fort Hill on Friday.
The invitation was accepted, and as
many as possible will go.
Colonel Polk installed the officers
that were elected.
4 committee on mileage and per diem
was appointed.
The following telegram was received
and suitable answer will be sent:
"The Arkansas Farmers Alliance
telegrapbs fraternal greetings. They
eNhort their South Carolina brethren
never to cease the fight for posterity
until victory crowns our efforts"
y meeting of the stockholders of the
State Exchange was held yesterday
afternoon, the stock being well repre-
santed. The report of the Board of
Directors of the Exchange was altoge-
ther satisfactory and encouraging. An
itemized statement Of the condition Of
the Exchange was given. The old Off
GERS of the board of directors, rs fol-
lows, were reelected: President, J. G..
Colt; Secretary, W. 0. Cain; Treasurer,
J. w. Ferguson. The following board
was elected: From the State at Large,
J. c. Colt and J. A. Sigh; First Con-
gressionai District, O. B. Riley; Second
District, W. H. Zimmerman; Third
District, H. w. Lawson; Fourth Dis