The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1906-12-12
MASS MEETING HELD
Planters Association Denies Compli-
city in Mob and Deplores
Present Conditions.


courthouse in this city to-day. The
Law and Order League met in the
morning and the tobacco growers in
the afternoon.
At 10 o'clock mass-meeting was
held, In which the capacity of the Cir
cult Court room was taxed to its ut
most. by citizens of the city and coun-
ty. EX-County Judge W. p. Black
was selected to preside over the meet
ing. and Hon. S. ID. Hodge and John
T. Lamb were selected secretaries. A
committee on resolutions was selected.
which presented the following resolu-
tions, which were adopted:
Whereas, our quiet. peaceful and
prosperous little city and county seat
was visited on Friday night November
80. by masked mob of incendiaries,
and who wantonly laid waste our two
largest buildings In the county, and
Whereas. said mob violence has
/ brought shame and disgrace to our
city, county and State, the same hav-
ing been heralded throughout the ma
ton by the Associated Press. and
Whereas, special dispatches to the
great dailies have stated that the citi-
gems of this community are so awed
and intimidated by the afore-mention-
ed band of lawbreakers that they VIII
not speak out in denunciation OF their
lawless deed, therefore be II resolved:
First--That we express our condem-
nation of the dastardly deed of the
mob in destroying the tobacco stem
meries OF John Orr and James Steger
and unQualifiedly denouncc the spirit
of anarchy manifest by the same.
Second-That we remind our court
officials that not only the eyes of the
citizens of this county. but Of the civil
lizcd world, are looking To them to do
all in their power to remove this aw-
full odium from this community. State
and nation. and that to this end We
respectfully call upon said officials to
hunt these culprits to their lairs and
bring them to speedy justice.
Third-That We pledge to said Off
cials our fullest support in the dis
charge of their duties.
While the committee was out Ward
Headley addressed the meeting. After
the adoption of the resolutions
speakers strongly condemned the burn
+. Champpell, the Rev. w. G. Eldred
and the Rev. G. W Humriel. All the
speakers strongly condemned the burn
ing of the tobacco stemmeries and APP
pealed for peace and good will among
the citizens of Princeton and Caldwell
county.
4 large portion of tho audience was
composed of farmers. and there were
no demonstration of disorderly ma
ure.
At one o'clock the meeting of the
Caldwell county tobacco growers was
held, and at the ringing of the court
house bell the large court foom was
filled to overlooking within a very
few minutes, and many were unable
to enter, their not being standing
room. The meeting was presided over
by County Chairman Hollowell.
Ward Headley delivered a strong
and well received address in the in
terest Of harmony and the mainten-
ton by the farmers. After his adj
dress. which was frequently applaud
ed. upon motion a Committee on Re
solutions was appointed To draft re-
solutions in condemnation Of lawless-
ness. The resolutions Offered and ad-
opted are the following:
Whereas. the city of Princeton has
been recently visited by a calamity
which we very much regret and for
which we are in no wise responsible
and We depore the public sentiment
/ excited by the press, which has cast
reflections upon our organization.
BE it resolved, by this meeting of
/ tobacco growers. that We condemn all
lawlessness, riot and destruction of
property.
The above resolution was amended
by ordering same printed in all news
papers, with the telegram of +. G.
Ewing added which is as follows
New York, n. Y. Dec. Go John
W. w. Hollowell, Princeton, Ky.-lu
the name Of fairness and justice to
our cause, keep down lawlessness. l
have been bedridden many weeks, but
as soon as l can reach there | will
help you to quiet the turbulent. Sign
ed +. G.. Ewing"
Interesting speeches were also made
by Rev. NJ. L. Chapel and Prof. T.
J. Coates, of this city, and ESQ. ~