The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-10-04
RALLY AT
M ' l!TTLET0N
ALarqe Gathering of Farmers
Secretary Parker and President
Moore Make Able Addresses.
A BARBECUE OF FIFTEEN PIGS,

On last lnuTSuay III AiVVio'oh WIN
sacond of the farmers rallies in the
county was held, and good enthusiasm
marked the day ond the occasion, as at
Scotland Neck the week before Inc
day was perfect, and there was no oin-
drance except the heat. The people
disregarded the heat and came In good
crowds from Halifax and Warren coun-
tics 70 the number OF several hundred.
| Tho merchants end business men |
and professional, men OF Llttleton en-
tered into the spirit OF the occasion
and the stores were closed tor several
hours that all might enjoy the speak
ing and dinner together.
The meeting WAS held at shaw's
Springs, most beautiful park-lke
slone where bursts forth the all-heallng
sorlug and through which gurSles
beautiful mountain-Ilke little stream.
A more beautiful place for such occa-
sion could not haye been selected.
Besides the farmers, merchants and
professional men, there was goodly
number of ladies present, and as they
we're seated in tiers along the hillside
thew made an inspiring audience
A large rock was used for platform,
significant of tn. solidity of the cause
for which the farmers had come to-
gether, and from this 'solid eminence"
Captain W. T. jenkins, president OF
the Halifax county branch of the
Southern Cotton Association, called
the meeting to order. Rev. &. F..
Smith was called on and led the audi
j ence in feeling and appropriate lnvc-
e cation. Captain Jenkins made some
: brief remarks concerning the work OF
a the Association, and announced that
State Senator w. H. Thorne, OF Airlle,
s would introduce the first speaker. Mr.
l. Thorne, good speaker himself, made
some very timely rem arks concerning
o the farmers organization, and said
that even tramps organize, and IT such
ID low class of persons could organize
50 much more should the farmers, who
II are the supporters of all, organize anc
stand together. He said he was glao
ID to introduce to the audience a mar
r, who has written SO much and has done
I'd 90 much for the agricultural interest
Id Of North Carolina, Mr.. T. B. Parker
~ of Raleigh, secretary of the Nortl
Of Carolina Division of the Southern Cot
Ill ton Association.
MIR, PARKER's ADDRESS.
~ Mr.. Parker showed from the first c
- his address that he Is perfectly familia
with the agricultural interests of tn
w State and also with the details Of til
Southern Cotton Association. H
briefly reviewed the work Of the Assl
citation from it's organization in Ne
Orleans on January "a, 1905, recitip
how cotton rose in price steadily frol
y, that hour, going from 6t to II cen
IT, within a year. He dwelt upon tt
III great good which has come to II
South through this organization ar
declared that such an organization d
serves the support of every class
on' persons. He urged that the bale ley
pe' of 10 cents be paid as we'll as the mer
VS. bership fee. He said that this organ
~ zation stands for better prices in cote
ns' and better work in agriculture, whlt
" is greatly needed. He emphasized tt
GU Importance OF taking care OF the colt
Io- farmers interest. In fifty years,
ms said, this country will have 200, OOO,O
D. people, who may be fed from the TO
ley' quarters OF the earth, but they "
= L. have to be clothed from the colt
lhe' field, OF the South.
rel
COTTON WAREHOUSES;.
The need of cotton warehouses '
discussed, showing how the farmers
M Halifax county might save $500
, D. annually by protecting their cotton
'eh' warehouses, even if the price sho
'i'o- not be increased.
H. Mr.. Parker's address was timely, v
hef' delivered and pleased the audience v
listened attsntlvely throughout.
cannot fsil OF doing good, tor mi
!. J. farmers went away with clearer c
lin, ception of his work and how to gu
;. l. his own interests.
cry, MR. MOORE SPEAKS.
'hie At the conclusion of Mr.. Park
w. address Captain Jenkins asked Mr.. j
nen- Picot to escort to the stand Mr.. G.
Moore, of Charlotte, president Of
K. Southern Cotton ;. Association.
T. P. Picot presented Mr.. Moore in 4
n, R. graceful manner and said that
muel speaker would not discuss any lssu
Ohm white supremacy, or government ow
Wits, ship of railroads, but would talk al
:. A. cotton, the great money crop OF