The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1902-12-23

The Work of the Convention.
Especial to News and Observer. J

Rocky Mount, n. c., Dec. 19.-The con-
ventiCn of the Association Of Tobacco
Growers of North Carolina, which was
held here was a splendid success. Great
numbers of people were in attendance
and the interest manifested was intense.
The convention was called to order at
l p. M. The opera house was sea Of
faces certainly not less than 500 uplifted
faces greeted the occupants OF the stage.
Hon. Z. s. Daughtrdgc, member of the
Legislature, from Edgocomte, introduced
Col Jno. S. Cunningham, president Of The
Association. Mr.. Daughtridgc made a
happy speech, characteristic OF the man
and spoke of Col. CHAM as a large
tobacco grower, and who was a great
friend Of the farmers and had lived all
his life on the farm.
Col. Cunningham arose at the conclu-
sion Of the speech of introduction his
handsome genial face at once the pic
turc OF health, happiness and zeal in be-
half of the interest of TIE tobacco grow
crS.
Colonel John s. Cunningham made a
forceful and logical address, pointing
out the necessity Of thorough organi-
zation of the tobacco growers and allied
interests. His speech created deep
IMPRESSION
IThis address Will be published in full
Sunday.l
At the conclusion OF Col. Cunningham S
address Secretary Thos. B. Parker read
the plan of organization. The following
were appointed a Committee on Resolu-
tions:
r. H Ricks of Nash county; H. r
Freeman, of Wilson; R. +. Gotten, of Pitt
county; II. D. Edgerton, OF Franklin coun-
ty: 0. L. Joyner, of Pitt county.
While the committee were out Col. J.
Bryan Grimes, addressed the convention
in a strong speech, advocating the great
need Of organization on behalf of the
farmers
The committee reported through Dr.
Freeman, the following resolutions
which, after speeches by Col J. j. Laugh
inghouse and DR.. Freeman, were unani-
mously adopted
Resolved /. That the president and J.
Bryan Grimes shall appoint on organiza-
tion a committee of five who shall have
general supervision and control Of the or
ganization of the tobacco interests in
! North Carolina.
| 2. That it shall be the duty Of this
committee to meet at the call of the
| president, and shall appoint or designate
! organization to cover the territory grow
| ing bright tobacco to fix salaries and
devise plans for raising the necessary
| funds to carry out the objects Of this asso-
cia tion.
/ g. That we thank the State press for the
:, friendly interest taken in our cause, and
urge them to continue their efforts in
| our behalf
| d. That We urge and petition the mer-
chants Of North Carolina eS0pciaIIy those
engaged in the retail trade on the mort
gage system, TO discourage the planting
+, of an increased tobacco acreage-as in our
! opinion an increased acreage of tho to-
| tacco for tho year of 1903 means ruinous
| prices for the crop. and almost the com
! rIetc bankruptcy of our section.
] Brief. but decidedly interesting speeches
were made by Dr.u r. II. Speght Mr.. J.
| O W. Gravely, r. r. Gotten, 0. L. Joy
ncr and Jos. E. Pogue.
! Samuel D. Calais. of Chocowinitv, was
the wag Of the convention. When Mr.
! Pogun who is a tobacco manufa ctureT
! in full sympathy with this movement
roncluded MS speech Mr. Calais was so
! captivated with Pogue ard his remarks
he rushed across the aisle and clasped
! the hands Of Mr.. Pogua saving. WHY
/ hadn't you told me howdy before At
another time having cau"ht tho of
the president he arose 20 remark that IN
!, bis opinion Eve have Sot to boycott
i and legisIate': again. That Christ died
to save sinners. and | an ready to die
! to save the farmers"
/! Speaking of the News and Observer and
! its work III North Carolina, Dr. H F.
| Freeman, of Wilson county, who was in