Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1901-07-12
GREAT SUCCESS.
Many Counties Represented in
the Roads Convention.
Meeting Far Ahead of the Lou is
Vile Gathering in Attend
ance and interest.

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roads movement, hundreds Of farm
ers forsook harvest fields Wednes-
day to become delegates to the
Westean Kentucky Good Roads Con-
vention, which met 10 the Union
Tabernacle. Many ladies were
present, who chatted volubly and
wondered what it was all about
until enlightened by erudite speak
ers,
Although spirit of business con-
trolls the convention, there was a
feeling of festivity in the town which
had its prelude in an Elks' social
session Tuesday night, where Gov
Beckham was guest of honor. This
social phase of the convention
continued Wednesday night
with a bail at Hotel Lat ham. In
the meantime the ladies arrange
ment committee kept open house in
public reception, serving light re-
freshments.
Previous to the opening of the
convention many drove to Cox Mil
bridge to inspect the model road.
There was the usual delay in the
preliminaries of the convention,
which was not called to order by
Mayor Dabuey until nearly IL
O'Clock. Two thousand people were
present.
Previous to prayer by Rev. J, L.
Wyatt, of the Cumberland Presby-
terrain church, Girard's Concert
Band attired in blue and white
striped shirt waists, rendered some
lively airs. George c. Long, Pres
ident First National Bank, was
made temporary chairman and
Chas. M. Meacham temporary sec
rotary. The welcome address was
delivered by Judge James Breath
lit, which was responded to by Hon.
Dancey l.. Fort, of Clarksville,
Tenn. Both speakers conyulsed
the great crowd with humorous
stories most appropriate to the oc-
casion and brilliantly doomed the
movement. Temporary Chairman
Long having an engagement soon
insisted on retiring to make way
for eX.Congressman J. d. Clardy,
whom he named for permanent
chairman. The convention enthu-
siastically received DR.. Clardy, who
introduced Gov. Beckham amidst
continued enthusiasm and applause.
The Governor delivered a brief adj
dress, approving the motive of the
meeting, promising the movement
his support and congratulatlng the
people upon the absence of politics.
The convention then adjourned UNI
til 2:3O.
In the afternoon speeches were
made by Col Richardson, of the
Good Roads Association; DR.. ]. Fl.
Lackey, of TrIgg county; Judge
John G. B. Hall, OF Hopkins county;
Hon. Henry d. Allen and others.
A committee on credentials was
appointed, composed as follows:
DIR. w. g. Wheeler, of Christian;
Hon. Gerald Finn, of Simpson; Col.
M. H. Crump, of Warren; Judge
Robert Crenshaw, of Trigg; Hon.
H. w. Woodson, of Webster; Gen.
H. B. Lyon, of Lyon Squire W..
b. Brewer, of Todd.
This committee submitted a par
tial report with a list of 40 dele
gates from fourteen counties besides
500 or more from Christian. AS
many we're known tobe on the even
ing trains, the final report was de.
ferred. Hon. Jas. A. McKinzie,
who was expected 70 deliver the adj
dress of welcome. was not present,
but Judge Breathitt proved to be
very able and ready substitute.
A Committee on Resolutions, with
Mayor Dabney as chairman, was
appointed; also Committee on
Permanent Organization of the
Western Good Roads Association,
to report Thursday.