The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-08-25
GREAT CONVENTION
IS NOW HISTORY
Farmers Depart for Their
Homes Over State
WAREHOUSES; TO BE BUILT
Accept Invitation for Farmers Day
During "Home Coming Week."
Delegates Enjoy Trolley
Ride-Other Items.

Bessemer, August 4-(Special 1.-The
convention of the Alabama division OF
the Farmers Educational and Corpora
tive Union of America, which has been in
| session in Beavers hall in this city for
the past three days, was brought to
close this afternoon. Most of the dele
gates have already departed for their
homes in various parts of the state.
The two sessions Of today have been
entirely executive with none but members
admitted to the hall. The officials of this
union state that there Is little that can
be given out to the public. They appear
to be well satisfied with the convention,
however, and it is apparent from the talk
of both officials and delegates that the
union is in an exceedingly prosperous con-
dition.
One matter which it is known came In
for good share of the deliberations is
the cooperative warehouse system, which
was touched upon favorably by nearly all
of the speakers who addressed the con-
vention. Secretary Cook states that 1t is
the purpose of the union eventually to
put up a warehouse In every one of the
sixty-seven counties of the state. Some
thing like thirty have already been be-
gun, and it is supposed that an effort will
be made by the delegates when they re-
turn to their respective locals to work up
interest in this movement. The union is
organized in about fifty-eight of the coun-
ties at present, and it is also believed that
a spirited campaign will be waged to ex-
an
In it's meeting today, the union accept
ed the invitation from the State Fair as
ISOLATION for Farmers Day at the
Home Coming Week." the selection of
which day is left to the committee of the
association having the matter in charge.
A Similar day was provided for IN FONT
gomery.
The selection Of the next place of meet
ing was left to the executive committee,
which will not make its report until the
next semi-annual meeting, which will oc-F
cur in about six months
After the Convention.
After the conclusion of the business of
the convention the entertainment commit
tee which has been managing the prepara-
lions for the union and its entertainment
gave trolley ride to the pipe works and
back thence to Jonesboro and return. Tie
special cars were provided and they were
well filed by interested farmers.
The first trip was taken to the pipe
works, where a shor time was taken
to 20 over the plant and explain the
process of pipe manufacture to the visit
ors. They seemed to be much impressed
with the various stages of the work. A
large number of watermelons were also
secured from store at the end OF the line
which were cut and enjoyed.
The cars then returned to the city and
continued down the line to Jonesboro. At
this end of the line another pleasant treat
surprised them, for when the motor
stopped in front of NE home of Mayor
j. D. Martin, that gentleman, who was
assisting in chaperoning the party, called
out. Jump off, gentlemen, and get a
cold drink" and the delegates responded
with a will by quickly beginning the
popping OF soda and coco cola bottle
corks Before starting on the homeward
Journey. three lusty cheers were given
each for Jonesboro and Mayor Martin.
When the Grand hotel was reached, w.
A. Morris, state organizer, who had been
delegated by the farmers to express the
thanks of the convention to the city for
its hospitality, performed his task in
a few appropriate words, and the flrst an
nual convention of the Alabama branch
of the Farmers Educational ana Coop
erative Union of America had passed into
history. The last thing done before scat
tering was to give three rousing cheers
for Bessemer.
Notes and Personals.
The Rev I. o. Adams, rector of Trinity
Episcopal church. is slightly Ill at his
home.
The regular services will be held at the
Bessemer churches Suncay. All of the
regular pastors are In the city and will |
address their respective congregations,