Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1897-11-03
THE BAR ASSOCIATION
Meets in Morga ntown for the
First Time.
Called to Order by President Crogan-
Many Prominent Men Present-Law
Department Closed-Young Lawyers
Attend Proceedings To-day.

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Department Closed-Young Lawyers
nd-PrOceedings To-day.
The Bar Association is here For
the first time in its existance the as
ISOLATION comes to Morgantown.
Every train has been bringing in the
disciples of Blackstone, many of whom
are well and favorably known here.
All of them are known by reputation
at least.
The town is glad TO see them.
These. members are the leaders not
Only in their profession, but they are
the leading men of West Virginia.
Their influence does more to direct
the state than does any one other
single cause.
The attendance is good. Many law
yers find themselves too busy to leave
their practice in order to attend the
sessions Of the association, and this
time is no exception. However as
many are here as ever attended a
similar meeting in the state. They
will have good time. Much bust
ness of Importance to the profession
will be transacted, and many ways of
advancing their interest will be dis
cussed. At the same time old friends
will meet and old acquaintances will
be renewed. The lawyers are a jolly
set of men, and they will enjoy the
session to the utmost.
The law department of the Univer-
sity shuts down during the hours the
association is in session. and the law
yers in embryo attend and enjoy the
proceedings. All Of the members of
the local bar are, of course, in attend
ance, and everything is being done
which could add to the pleasure and
profit of the occasion.
The meeting was called to order by
President p. j. Crogan, of Kingwood,
who then delivered his annual adj
dress. The The paper was general in
its scope, and dealt with the various
problems before the association, and
the achievements of the organization.
The report Of the committee on adj
missions and election of members re-
ported the names of twenty-five APP
plicants who were elected to member
ship.
The secretary and treasurer then
made their reports, which were Of a
satisfactory nature. The report of
various committees were next heard,
after which the association adjourned
until 2 o'clock.
The first thing done at the after
noon session was discussion of the
Presidents address. Several Of the
members reviewed his address.
Hon. Jos. Moreland was next intro
duced and read very able paper on
ssSome Professional Improprieties. :"
AS we go to press this paper is being
discussed by the association.
PRoGRAM-THURsDAY Nov.
$50 A. M.-Reports of special and
standing committees:
(a)
%
(c)
Paper by D. c Westenhaver, of Mar
touching State Taxation"
Discussion.
Paper by Charles E. Hogg, OF Point
Pleasant. Topic "The Lawyer before
the jury
Discussion
Paper by B. L. Butcher, OF Fairmonr,
Tonic. ''The Rent Reaaedy--A Relic"
Discussion.
80 P NJ Papre bp Melvitr.. u Post
81 Wheeling 10 b&. announced here
after)
Discussion.
Recommendations to the Legislature
Nominations OF officers.
Appointments standing committees.
Miscellaneous Business.
Election of Officers.
Election of Delegates to American Bar
Association.
SP.M. Annual Address by Hon. Sey
mour D. Thompson, f st. Louis Topic,
Judicial Supremacy