The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1890-10-16
Farmers Parish Union.

HOo9O W OIucT- opened IN Que form.
Prayer by Rev. Lacy Barnett, chap
lain pro tenn.
Sub-Unions made their quarterly
settlements.
Bros. ]. NJ Lester and Geo. Win.
ham were appointed committee on
credentials. After a short recess,
they reported full delegation from ali
the sub Unions-nine in number
report received and committee dis
charged.
Minutes of last meeting were read
and approved.
Sub Unions then made their quar-
terly report as to condition, &C.,
which showed the order to be in a
healthy and growing condition.
Moved and carried, That the reg
ular order of bushes be taken up.
Adjourned one hour for dinner.
EVENING SESSION.
House called to order at 1:30 P. M.
Roll of delegates called.
Moved and carried, That the Pres
ident appoint committee of three on
Appeals and Grievances. Bros. S. NJ.
Thomas, J. R. Reynolds and George
Winham We're appointed.
Resolution by Hon. R. II. Curry
was unanimously adopted, namely:
Whereas, We are informed by the
press, and otherwise, that a portion
of the Farmers Unions of the Fourth
Congressional District have, in Con
vention assembled at Natchitoches,
nominated candidate for Congress
against the regular nominee.
Whereas, The same parishes and
Unions did participate in the regular
convention of August 18th, called by
the Congressional Democratic COM
mittee.
Whereas, There are time-honored
rules and customs that we, as Demo
Gratis, desiring white supremacy and
honest government, are not yet pre-
pared to risk.
Whereas, By participating in the
primaries for delegates to the conven-
ton of August Is, did, by such GUS
toms and rules bind ourselves upon
honor to support the regular nomi-
nee.
Whereas, To do otherwise would
be, in our opinion, unjust, unwise
and undemocratic, breaking down
that confidence that we have gained
from the world for right against
wrong. Therefore,
Be it Resolved, That we, the men,
bers of Bossier Parish Farmers I'm
ion, No. -, deeply regret the cause
that gave rise to such unpropitious
movement, and deplore the dissen-
sion it will bring to the Order, and
in view of such existing facts, cannot
afford to place ourselves at variance
with the honor and integrity of time
honored Democratic customs of sup
porting any one else except the reg
ular Democratic nominee of a regular
convention called by the regular Con-
gressional Executive Committee.
Moved and carried, That the Parish
Union investigate the legality of the
Plain Dealing Union. After consid.
cradle discussion, it was decided that
it was legally instituted, and there
fore it's members are entitled to all
rights and privileges of the Union.
Resolution endorsing the action of
Bro. T. J. Guice in refusing to accept
nomination as independent candidate
for Congress from the Fourth Con-
gressional District, carried.
Resolutions favoring the present
school system were passed.
On motion, the Union adjourned
to meet tomorrow morning at 9 A. NJ
THURSDAY, OcT. 8.
Promptly at 9 o'clock the Union
YVES called to order by the President
Prayer by Bro. Geo. Winham, chap
lain pro TEN. All the officers and
delegates answered to roll call.
Brother S. M. Thomas, chairman Of
committee on Appeals and Grievances
submitted his written report, which
was favorable to appellants. Report
received and committee discharged.
Resolutions condemning the actor
of certain members in the primary
election for Congressional delegates
were passed.
On motion, the President appoint
ed Brothers S. NJ. Thomas, A. r
Thompson, J. S. Herring, W. B
Boggs and T. M. Barnett COMMITTEES
on local paper, to report at the Janu
airy meeting.
On motion, the Union adjourned
for dinner.
EVENING SESSION.
Union met at 1:30 P. NJ. After con
siderable routine business, the Lee
turer, Bro. j. j. Stubs, read an abl
and interesting essay on Local Taxa
ton for Public Schools. Moved ant
carried, That he furnish copy eacl
to Bossier Banner, Plain Dealer an'
, Caucasian, for publication. He thel
read an able article on Charity.