Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-03-28
AFTERNOON SESSION.

mere was u very AdlA NlAcuuduNc az
the afternoon session, and the interest
which has been heretofore manifested
was kept up, out there was lamenta-
Die absence Of gentlemen down upon the
programme for addresses, Mr.. l.. z. Sis
son being the only gentleman having a
topic for discussion who was present.
NJ. Robertson, OF Point Pleasant, made
very interesting address explaining
the object Of the Institute, the question
of Institute Organization being up
for discussion. Mr.. Robertson gave
very full exposition OF the scope
and benefits Of the organization, and
was followed by Col. d. d. Johnson,
who supplemented the observations OF
Mr.. Robertson very fully and SatiStac-
torily.
Following this matter, the question
of a constitution was introduced, and a
committee consisting Of MeSSrS. VIM.
Baird, SiSson, Supler and Nichols was
appointed 70 repOr. constitution, and
they al once retired, making a report
which was in due time considered and
adopted Article 10 provides that any
lady OF gentleman engaged in farming
or interested In agriculture may become
ID member upon the payment OF an init
alton fee OF twenty-five cents aud an
nual dues not 10 exceed fifty cents, as
the Treasurer or Finance Committee
may direct.
Mr.. p. l.. Kimberly introduced an im-
portaut topic ia reference TO the lack OF
proper railroad facilities or fair and
equitable rates for the shipment OF hay,
and proceeding 20 discuss the matter,
ne said Ohio county, great hay-pro-
ducing region, was Disseminated
against 20 such an extent that the farm
ers could not compete with the West.
There should be rates secured 10 the
East aud South. and he thought con-
certed and earnest action by the par
ties Interested would result in benefit.
Other gentle .1en expressed themselves
upon the subject, and committee was
appointed 10 look into the matter and
do what was possible to secure redress.
The Institute, after resolving TO ad-
init members from adjoining counties,
upon application, proceeded TO the cleo
ton OF officers. For President MesSrS.
SiSSOn, Garyin, Brown, Campbell, LeaS-
ure and Baird were named, and after 4
ballot Mr.. !. w. Brown was chosen
President J. w. Garvin was elected
Vice President, aud j. q. Leasure Sec
rotary. l.. z. SiSSOn was made Treas
urer. President Brown said he could
not preside, being called away by bust
ness, and he would merely return his
thanks for the honor conferred. This
he did. congratulating the Institute
upon It's organization. He was later
persuaded to keep the chair during the
remainder Of the session.
The Treasurer was instructed TO Sc
cure a list OF the members and collect
dues.
The item OF finance then took up the
time OF the session. various matters OF
expenditure on behalf Of the institute
having 20 be met. These items We're
disposed Of footing up $3.50, and then
then Institute resolved that the pro-
gramme as 20 discussion, etc, should
be carried out at the evening session.
Before adjOurning, a Finance Com
mittee. consisting OF MeSSrS. FarriS,
Woods and Terrell, was appointed and
IL NILS AEIEEM AAE AANAAAAt' FhNAAN 'NtN
its next session on Thursday OF State
Fair week, at place to be hereafter
fixed upon.
At the conclusion Of the session, it
was announced, on behalf OF Mr.. Hugo
L. Loos. that he would offer prize OF
500. open to farmers on both sides OF
the river along the Panhandle coun-
ties. for the best exhibit OF tobacco,
raised during 1892, to be exhibited at
the state Fair OF shat year. Mr.. LooS
also announced that he would take the
crop OF the successful competitor at cur
rent rates. The gentleman named has
a great deal Of faith in the ability OF the
farmers in this neighbOrhood To produce
a fine grade Of tobacco, and he Is show
ing his faith by his offer TO the lnSti-
tute. Mr.. Loos will take pleasure in
furnishing any Information farmers
NAV desire regarding seed or the grow
ing of tobacco. His address is No. 1920
Market street.
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