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The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1902-10-28

yoir for the storage for The water winch
falls in excessive rains in THIS region,
his convention asks the 60 Operation 81
ia, Senators ana Representatives IN toh-
sress from The Western States in securing
ne passage OF the Appalachian Forest
Reserve bin now before Congress as an
.xtenS;on To these southeastern states
Gf The great policy OF natural water
storage by he government. which has al
ready wisely been ~inaugurated III the
West. In consideration OF the fact Of the
rapid and steadily increasing rate at
which the forests on The slopes Of the
eouthern Appalachian mountains are be-
ing destroyed. the growing frequency OF
he floods carrying away the fertile soils
from this region and depositing the same
in nayigablc streams. having recently
caused over eighteen millions OF dollars
Of damage. this convention urges upon
Congress the prompt passage of the bill
now before the House OF Representatives.
providing for the establishment OF the
National Appalachian Forest Reserve as
the only possible means OF overcoming
the existing and increasing evils.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1902-10-28

Governor Aycock and Senator
Simmons.
S ven thousand Democrats at Shelby TO Hear
Them. The Grands st Rally Cl.ve>
land Has KHoWn.
Especial to News and Observer.

Shelby, y. c., Oct. 25.-One of the lar
lies that has ever assembled in this
county met here today. At least seven
thousand unterrified Democrats met in
Shelby TO listen TO speeches from two
of North Cardinals most distinguished
citizens, Governor Charles B. Aycock and
Hon. f. NJ. Simmons.
There was a tremendous demonStra-
ton. y civic street parade over a mile
long, led by the Governor, Mr.. Simmons
and Shelby Garnet and Lawndale bands
marched through the principal streets,
thence back to the Tabernacle, into which
five thousand packed themselves TO hear
the speeches which began near twelve
o'clock.
Mr.. Simmons was introduced by Mr..
Clyde r. Hoey, present candidate for the
State Senate. Mr.. Simmons arose amidst
deafening applause and approaching the
stand he began at once to eNpOund II his
mastery manner the true and tried prin-
ciples of Democracy. Mr.. Simmons is
not given much to humor, but his lagic
is unanswerable and he strikes With
h~ercuIean force. There was little left
Of Pritchardism whom he retired from the
stand amidst the deafening shouts of a
sympathetic audience.
Mr.. Simmons spoke for one hour and
a half and was succeeded by Governor
Charles B. Aycock, who was introduced
by Major H. f. Schenck. Mr.. Aycock
made a strong speech. rich in humor and
replete with profound truths. ii was Il
speech that rang in the ears and down
in the hearts like the mellow bells at
| cventide, awaking a sentiment as high
J md nc hn1v a c pynr stirred tho minds of
men.
Mr.. Aycock is one of the most pleasant
takers in our State, and he holds q
{ warm place in the hearts OF Cleveland
county Democracy. There were moro peo-
pie who could not set in the Tabernacle
than there were in it and safe estimates
say there was four thousand in tho
Tabernacle. Every Democrat is in fine
spirits III this county and you can safely
count upon Cleveland giving two thous-
and majority to the Democratic ticket.
Messrs. Simmons and Aycock left on the
Seaboard train at 5 O'Clock for Raleigh.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1902-10-28
A TRESTLE IN FLAMES.
Southern Passenger Tram File G ed Down ard
Accident Avertcd

Especial to the News and Observer)
Eutherfordton, n. c.. oct. 25.-The
Southern passenger from Marion, n. G,
en- route to Blacksburg, s. c., had a mar
COW escape from destruction yesterday
morning, one mile from this town. Il
was discovered early in the mornin4 that
the Holland Creek trestle was in flames.
and had it not been for the hard work ri
the section ha IDS, who discovered the
fire, the passengers in the train could
have gone in. The train was Jagged
down by one Of the section men ABOUT a
mile beyond the t~restle. The passengers
all walked over as the train moved
slowly over. TWO or three pieces Of tito
trestle We're burned out. 1t is said that
the trestie caught the night before from
sparks from the engine.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1902-10-28
APPALACHIAN PARK
CONVENTION OPENS
Congress Urged to Pass the
Park Bill.
OWNERSHIP
Prof. Holmes Advocates It in The Case Ct fo'>
es's. S, secretary Amber Submits a
R.prt Summing Work OF
the Assoc ion.
Csnecial to News ana observer.)

Especial to News and Observer
Ashcvillc. \. r., Oct. 3.-The Appala-
chan park Convention was called TO or
Ger this afternoon at 3 O'Clock, Presi-
lent Hayes presiding. Although a ma
iority of delegates did not reach hshc-
Vile until 4 O'Clock in the afternoon,
about one hundred, including a large
llunbcr Of ladies were present at tho
! opening of the session.
President Hayes, in opening the con-
v~tntion, 1aade a short address lie gave
y Summary OF reasons given by the
President of the United states in his
mcssa2c II Congress on why the forest
reserve slrlI5 be established. The
program vas then taken ub in the fol-
lowing orler: Election Of q chairman
and a secretary. Report of Or. .. +.
| Aub!er. saC,ttary. Financial report, j.
A.. Nichols, chairman of Ways aad Means
Committee. Address by Hon. Joshua
| Caldwell, of Tennessee. Address by Prof.
Holmes. General discussion. Report of
Committee On Resolutions.
+, r. b. Strong, OF Knoxville, was elected
! chairman Of the convention, and E. i.
Whatley, Georgia, secretary.
secretary Amber , ItpOlI COLlI.lItu q
brief history of the association since It's
organization in November, 1899, and q
mma Ct the work done by the aSso-
! citation since that time.
The financial report made by Chairman
Nichols showed that s., 638.45 had been col
lGcted since the organization of the as
Sociation, all of which had been spent.
! None of the officers of the association
received a salary for their work. Mr..
Nichols stated that about $500 or $500
was necessary to carry on the work of the
association, and urged those present, who
were not members of the association. tC
have their names enrolled for mc.ubcr-
ship. A number of new members Were
added TO the list.
PIof. Holmes then began his address CT
The Proposed Appalachian Nation2.
Forest Reserve" He gave evidence q
close touch in the park situation. His
address was replete with interesting data
compiled by himself in the study Of The
Lark question.
\ notable address was made by Hon
Joshua w. Caldwell. of Tennessee, wht
discussed in a general way the Wholt
! park question:, and pointed out the rea-
sons that ought to be established ant
the beneficent results that would follow
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1902-10-28
DEATH HER DIVORCE
Husbands Bullets Cut Bonds
His Wife Was Seeking
to Break.
tBy the Associated Press.)

Augusta, Ga, Oct. 25.-Despondent
over divorce proceedings, instituted
against him yesterday, Charles H. Wal
ker, q policeman, shot and killed his wife
at the home Of her mother-in-law today
and then sent a bullet into his own brain,
dying instantly. After films the applica-
ton, Mrs. Walker returned to her hus-
band's mothers home.
Walkers beat led by the home and
while on duty today he passed the house
and called for his wife.
She met him at the door and they
conversed for a few moments when sud
denly Walker drew his revolver and fired
four shots at his wife, all taking effect.
Walker then placed the gun to his head
the bullet entering his brain. ,,ncn wit
nesses reached them, both were dead.
In Walkers pocket was found 4 letter
containing the single sentence AT the
mercy of Tiberius.'
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1902-10-28
The SYNOD ADJOORNS
Wilmington is the Next Place
of Meeting.
Report on Sabb nh Schools Shows an Increase
in Teachers ard Schools. Mission
Work Done.

Especial 10 the News and ObsorVcr)
Winston-Salcm, n. ., oct. 25-Tite
fortv-ninth annual session of the North
Carolina Presbyterian synod adjourned
this morning to meet in Wilmin2ton at
II a. M, November 2rd. 1903.
Principally routine business was trans
acted at the closing session. Or. y. T.
Graham, pastor Of the Presbyterian
church at Davidson. was appointed to
visit schools and colleges and present
the claims of the gospel ministry. The
Synod ordered one thousand copies OF
the minutes printed and distributed
among churches. Resolutions Were
adopted thanking the citizens for their
hospitality in entertaining tne Synod.
Al the business session Of tie North
Carolina Synod Cast night DR.. r. /,
Campbell spoke on the Pastor and Sal
bath School, plainly and practically de
scribing the relation of the pastor 10
scholar and teacher.
The synod overturned the General As
sembly b. 4 vote Of 50 10 50 not to elect
Pev. a. L. Philips as Secretary OF pah-
licaticn.
Rev. Geo. Cornelson read the report
en- Sabbath Schools:
/. The figures AIRY in different reports
from the churches. It slowed an in
crease Of teachers and schools, which
is marked III Concord and AahevIllc Pes
byteries.
>. There IS encouragement i" rNascn q
many institutes which have been held.
3. Teachers meetings have greatly i'm
proved the life and usefulness Of the
schools.
4. Much missionary work has been zone
by mission schools. This work is OF such
importance and need as to warrant a
Synodical secretary.
5. A monthly collection for orphans.
6. Old guard system. Few of the schools
rave adopted this system.
Report on Young Peoples societies:
statistics were too indefinite to make any
statement in tabular form.
The reports We're followed by an ad-
dress on sessions and Sabbath Schools.
DR.. ]. w. Martin said the session has
oversight of the spiritual affairs. The
Sabbath School is by far tho most i'm
pOrtant factor in the sources )f increase
of the church. In proportion rs chris
tan instruction is given in the family
so Will be strength and usefulness OF tbs
church.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1902-10-28
MAJOR EVANS NOT GUILTY.
Tried for Murder Of j Griffin. Jury Render
Quick Verdict
(By the Associated Press

Columbia, S. c., Oct. 25.-The Jury in
the trial of Major Bernard B.. Evans,
charged with the murder of j. j. Griffin,
returned q verdict Of not guilty today,
after being out only five minutes.
The case has attracted considerable
interest, as Major Evans is we'll known
throughout his State, having been in
two State campaigns. He is a brother
of Ex-Governor Evans and Judge Gary.
lie was charged with having murdered
Capt. j. j. Griffin, commercial agent for
the Norfolk and Western Railroad, hay
ine been situated in Macon. The Affair
occurred in Major Evans apartments.
He claims that in a friendly scuffle the
pistol was discharged.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1902-10-28
Watson Speaks at Dunn.

Especial 10 News and o.-
Dunn, y. C., Oct. 25.-Oue of g..
est speeches ever delivered -n .
that Of Hon. Cyrus b. #a...
opera house last night.
was large and enthusiast.
speaker was 1t his best.
lie showed that the safety
and the pcrmanencc OF Ans or
ereignty III the State oo#.t
safed only by the best n.."
white race remaining una3"..
diyisible that. notwlth-t@n""".
fits flowing from The
amendment il the R"Daa..
ever be permitted to gain ea-....
ton machinery. that crowd
one thousand Virginia and
lima negroes in winston 'n '
scruple to register and 80.
groes in violation OF the l1.
amendment. watch they -a-.
ter hatred, notWithstan1lHE
professions to the contrary.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1902-10-28
~ To our UNKNOWN BRAVES
q Monument to 224 Unveiled in Egll,u
Cemetery, Richmond
(Ey the Associated .p~.

Richmond, Va. oct. 25.-Th.a .....
there was unveiled. in Hollywood. ..
terry, the monument to the --i
Confederate dead buried in rl. j.
cemetery at Philadelphia. M#
made under a commissions f.u-. ... 4.
noy Fl. Maury Chapter. Dang#...# d.
Confederacy. Of philadelphia. .
not permitted to be erected ....
graves Of those whose les,..
m~enOrateS.
The monument was unveiled H..
DalneN Maury HalSey. who W.s e...
to the stand by Hon. john l.aI#a#
Of Philadelphia, and Attoruoe G.
Anderson, Of this State. THE re.a.
speakers were Mr.. CadWaliaa.n. s.. .
lFitZhueh Lee. and Or. Thaw.
Page. Those having charge of p.
yelling ceremonies were escorted
cemetery by the Seventeen H
Richmond Blues. and n aef...a#.
the HoWitzer5. The occasion #.#
imposing one.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1902-10-28
NEW HANOVER.

Especial to the News and ObserVer)
Wilmington, N. G, oct. 23.-Nltn the
close OF registration tonight. 1t IS eStI-
mated that about 90 per cent. Of the
white vote in New Hanover is regis
tered The number is over 2,400. a
Democratic majority Of 1000 is assured,
Nearly all of the registration is under
the grandfather clause. Net q dozen
and a half negroes in the county have
qualified.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1902-10-28
Frank Norris, Novelist, Dead.
(By the Associated Press.)

San Francisco, Oct. 25.-Frank Norris,
the novelist, died today as the result
OF an operation for appendicitis performed
three days ago.
Norris was born in Chicago in 1870. He
received his literary apprenticeship in
San Francisco, contributing short stories
and sketches to the weekly papers. The
novel that brought him the greatest fame
vas THE Octopus a story of the strug-
Gle between the whcat-grOwers Of Cali
fOrnia s,nl the railroads.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1902-10-28
WORK ON NEW POWER STATION
Wilmington Will Foon be Able to Talk VI
Raleigh

Especial to the News and D...r.
Wilmington. y. C., oct. 20 Wa
begun today on a new power s.a|.
the Consolidated Railway. i-.-#.
Power Company. The new Ht.t...
necessary to the proper ope-a. .a"
suburban line to the beach THE .
ing is on tho river front a.l ".
ready for use January 18th.
Work on the underground
wires for the Bell Telruhon. '..
III this city VIII begin neEt "'.
weeks viii be consumed 5a |.E
duits and then 4 metallic c9ur.
board viii be installed i'm Oh.
change for the long distauca 5.."
Wire TO Raleigh. however. will ..
use as early as next N"..
Thursday. but ii VIII be ta.
pOrary service.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1902-10-28
BARNES GETS FIVE YEARS,
Hankins Gets q Continuance and Will Stay in
Jail Till Next Court.
ESPECIAL 10 News and Observer.}

Especial 10 News and Observer.)
Greensboro n. c.. Oct. 25.-The man,
Hawkins, who tried to kill his wife to
make her live With him, was not tried
today. His lawyer succeeded in getting
a continuance. He was required to give
staying in jail until next court. His wife
is standing by him now. He IS indicted
in three cases: assault with intent to
kill, house-breaking and carrying con-
cealed weapons.
Victor Barnes, for attempted assault
on q little girl, was sentenced this morn
ing to five years in the p~enitentiary and
the three negroes who purloined clothing
from Nanstory's store, were given L, IS
and "a months in State prison.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1902-10-28
".

(cpccial to the News and Observer
pittsboro, n. G., oct. 23.-A fair estl-
nate Of the Colored voters registered IN
Chatham county will not exceed fortSI
In two townships not a one registered, IN
PittsbopO township three registered I'M
der the grandfather clause, the balance
failed TO pass the test.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1902-10-28
FRANKLIN

Especial to the News and O~bserYer.)
FFanklinton, n. c., Oct. 25~.-ReGistra-
ton closed: 436 names on the books, and
Notwithstanding three high-srade negro
schools here have only % negroes on
the books. The Democratic majority
here Will be, from present appearances,
200 to $50.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1902-10-28
a Verdict Of not Guilty.
(Bv the Associated Press

Compton, Ky, Oct. 24.-The jury in
the case of Tom Cockerill, charged with
the murder Of Ben Hargis. returned a
verdict Of not guilty toC~y.
IN the fight in which Hargis lost his
life, Cockerill was severely wounded.
The killing With Which Cockerill rs
charged was one of many that lave oc-
CURED as a result Of a bitter feu4 Sc
tween the Cockerill and Hargis factions
III Breathltt county, Kentucky. The last
casualty IN the feud was the assassina-
ZION OF jim Cockerill. Tom Cockerill's
protncr' from the courthouse at Jackson,
iof "hicn no arrest ever has been made.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1902-10-28
Acc IDENTIFY Shot Himself.
Especial to News fnd Obs, -

VopCcIuI @ NeWs md Obs arrpr.,
Wlnston-Salem, n. c.. Oct. o5-w1-
nam Strupe, aged fourteen. accidentauy
shot himself near the right eye this ar
'ernoon While out hunting. He loaned he
shotgun against a tree and was knoaIino
uo"n at a spring 10 take \ d,ip, 81
water, When the gun fell and fired tho
ioao taxing effect in his head The boy
was femoFed to the hospital and opera
rious. = -
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1902-10-28

Especial to News and Observcr.)
Salisbury. ~. c., Oct. 25.-The regis
tration here has been larger than was
expected at first. Here in Salisbury It
has exceeded 1900. Kluttz's majority
will not be less than 100, although the
Republicans are claiming that he will
have only 800 majority.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1902-10-28
Weekly Bank Statement
(By the Associated Press.>

New York. Oct. 25.-The statement q
the Associated Banks for the week end
ing today shows:
Loans, $S70.977 600: increase. s5.526. 800
Deposits. s6S2. GS5, 300: increase. $l9,559
SOC. Circulation, $40, l2S. 500: increase,
$2.272. 500. Legal tenders. 500, 420. 300; in
crease, s2,142,600. Specie. $169,052, 800.
increase, / 4,920. 800. Reserve. s23S. 49,.
500: Increase. 81 .063 100. Reserve re
CURED, s22o.671.2225 increase. s4.SS9.S SO.
Surplus, $171S1,475: increAh $l2.173,225
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1902-10-28
nee.

Especial to News and ObScrver.)
Burlington, n. c., Oct. 25.-It is i'm
possible TO tell now Wha the registration
is in the county. 1t is estimated hat
about 200 or 500 have registered in this
township. The Democrats will have a
majority of about 800 in Burlington.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1902-10-28
NJ.
(Snecial to News and Observer.)

Especial to News and Observer.)
Durham, y. c.. Oct. 25.-The white
registration in Durham township is 2,245.
Colored, 81. 1t is estimated that there
are about ] 900 more whites on the books
outside Of the town, and - or 80 negroes.
This would make the total for whites
about 3.2i5, II for negroes about 100.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1902-10-28
Senatorial Candidates III The by

Especial to the News and '..
New Bern. y. c., oct.
publicans have nominate
oEslow, and Newborn, Of
their Senatorial can1-lal.-
Eighth District. Warren. %.
Pollocks, Of Lenoir, are Ill
nominees. The Democrats
Pamlico county by q GOOD Ill.,
Independent move is one 81.
and viii die the death OF q
the 9Th day of November. 10
The Independent ticket o-t'@..
ty is composed Of Demorl".
cans and Populists VINO
seekers.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1902-10-28
Editor Mooney Resigns.

Memphis, Tenn, Oct. 25.-C. P. J.
Mooney, for six years managing editor
and editor of the Commercial Appeal, n
widely known in newspaper circles
%thrOuhout the country, has rendered his
resignation. 1t is understood that Mr..
Mooney will go with Frank A. Munsey's
newspapers.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1902-10-28
Two Dead From Drinking a Drug
(BN the Associated Press

Fernandina, Fla. Oct. 25.-Morgan Lit
tie and James Gill, white men, are dead
at NassauVille, near here, and a COM
panion is dying as a result of drinking
an intoxicating medicine. They had been
drinking heavily of mixed drinks before
drinking the medicine, it is said.
The men We're well-known and the
news of their death has created con-
siderable excitement.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1902-10-28

Parker. of the County Democratic Exc
cu1iye says registration now
closed for the county Is very SatiSIac-
tory and predicts the election OF the
county and legislative tickets by ] 800
ma iOrif V.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1902-10-28
VANCE.

Especial to the News and Observero
Henderson, N. c., Oct. 25.-Very few
negroes have registered in this county.
The whites have registered almost as
Well as in 1900.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1902-10-28

Especial 10 the News and Obseryer)
oxford, n. C., Oct. 23.-About 2.30O
whites and 2G0 negroes have registered
in this county.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1902-10-28
CRAVEN.

Especial to the News and Observer
New Bern, N. G., Oct. 25.-Two thou
sand and one hundred Democrats nave
REGISTERED. and 80 Republicans.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1902-10-28
WAYNE.

Especial to the News and Observer)
Goldsboro, n. c., Oct. 25.-Secretary
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1902-10-28
Another Report of the Convention
(By the Associated Press.)

Ashevillc, Y. c.. Oct. 25.-The National
Appalachian Park convention was called
to order in this city this afternoon at 3
o'clock, President Rutherford p. Hayes,
son Of United States President Hayes,
presiding. The opening session was de-
voted 10 the presidents address, speeches
by prominent men interested in the APP
palachian National Forest Reserve and
the various reports of the organization.
In his address, President Hayes gave a
summary Of reasons embraced in the
Presidents message to Congress-, why
the reserve should be established. He
SAID:
For economic reasons the preserva-
ton of these forests was imperative.
Their existence in good condition is es-
seEtial to the prosperity Of the lowlands,
through which the waters run. Maintain
ed ii productive condition they supply
indispensable materials, and with their
management under practical and con
seryative men experienced in forestry will
sustain an increase to resources in this
region and to the nation at large"
In conclusion, President Hayes said:
Federal action is obviously necessary,
is fully justified by reason of public
necessity and may be expected to have
most fortunate results
Secretary Amber then submitted his
report, showing a summary of the entire
wcrk of the association since it was or
| ganiZed.
Other committees reports We're read
after which addresses We're made by
State Geologist Holmes, of North Caro-
lima, and Hon. Joshua w. Caldwell of
Tennessee.
Mr.. Holmes advocated government own
G ship of forests. He said:
The protection and perpetuation of the
forests Of this country, especially of the
mountain forests, about the sources Of
important streams must be recognized as
Il national problem.
Its Importance is too Widespread and
the consequences of it's neglect too seri-
Gus and too lasting to permit Of its beine
relegatcd to local Or even State control.
In addition to the perpetuation of a
timber supply, which is Of itself a prob
lem OF national concern. the protection
OF the sources of our water supplies
which is intimately associated with tn.
protection of the forests is equally
worthy of the nations concern.
"A nations climate. a nations water
resources, and its timber supply are mat
ters of too vast and lasting influence I,
permit of their being left to chance or &c
local care.
Furthermore, the perpctuation of this
region as a health and pleasure resol
is of itself worth more TO the nation THAI
al it would cost
MEMORIAL, To CONCPESC
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1902-10-28
MEMORIAL TO CONGRESS.

The Appalachian Park Convention to-
night drafted the following resolutions
ard memorial to Congress-:
Resolved, That this convention heartily
approves the action of Congress in es-
tablishlng the great national forest re-
serves in the Western States and Terri
tories, and the more recent act of Con-
gress in providing for the construction of
a great system of irrigation works in
these sections, and inasmuch as the
forests and the soils, which these forests
protect in the southern Appalachian
mountain region serve as q natural reser-