Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-09-17

II was the writer's pleasure and priv
ilege 10 attend the great meeting OF the
National Farmers Union at Ft. Worth.
Teras- on the Ist. sd and 3d Of this
mouth Representatives from, apuroxi-
mately thirty states were present and
intense interest was manifested trom
the opening meeting on the Ist until
the gavel finally fell on the 81 at mid
night Those who came to Icok after
the interests OF their various state,
were imbued with the spirit OF tesIrv 70
the Union ~ well as their personal
welfare. The sessions we're rather Ionv
and hard on those not used TO iu-toor
work. but business was TO be done a,i
Il was dispatched with .apidiry. While
there may have been at times decided
difference Of opinion A. TO wavs and
means. every delegate vas willing for
the verdict Of the majority To prevail
and absolute harmony characterized
the proceedings Throughout.
The old officers were electsd tur An
other year with the exception Of one
member OF the executive committee
who could not serve longer. The re-
ports submitted were strong evidence
that the Affairs Of the organization had
been wisely administered and thas
every Othcial had done his duty with
out exception. The report made bv the
committees On resolutions as % report
or officers was com plimentary anu the
source Of satisfaction 10 those who had
served during the past year. Presi-
dent Barrett, although not seeking re-
election, agreed to serve for another
year, but kindly notified the convention
that be positively could not accept an
other election and asked that during
the year the members cast about for
man to take his place
IL was shown that Cuionism IS spread
ing rapidly 70 other states not at pres
ent having organizations. and that the
number was not only largely increased
during the past year, but that the prus-
psct for . larger increase IN the future
was good A number are knocking for
admission with state organizations that
are II present only aftiliared by local
organizations. The yreas states Of the
West are particularly active and prom
Use = great field For UaionisG-
Erruneous reports we're seat out cuu-
corning n AfiIiarion Of the c ui3u with
the American Federation Of Labor
Along political lines. Nr Gomp-rs Of
the American Federation vas present
and addressed the Caion n 0pen ses-
siun. and 4 resu4 utlon va PASSED u
dorsing bis work and tendering CO.
operation where interests we're ldenti-
ca. but politics sas not mentioned or
referred 10 IN Any sav- The press vas
asxesi 10 cur-sct the irss repors aad it
was done to some extent n east.
A delegation from WallA Walla-
Washington, made game dght for the
nexr meeting Of the Cnion and a COM
plimentary resolution was passed By
the memb.rs, bur il 8 the opinion OF
those acquainted With the workings Of
The 0OL -A4AA i Will &c 4EAG u s1tLAe
point csnrrzl to the Cnion membership.
II this is done Jackson. Mss, Is the
point L would cost many thousands
OF dollars less 10 hold the meeting here
than IN the far West. although L would
I'D doubt be pleasant "trip 10 sa<e and
the good people CUT there are enthasi-
astic and would SHOW the delegates
good time IN every way.
Il was \ great meeting and success
from every standpoint There IS a
bright prospect ahead for the Cnion,
and is members should ta<e courage
and form ! determination to maze the
coming year banner one IN poInt OF
membership and accomplishments tor
the interest os the agricultural people
Of our country.
The good people Of Marion county
are verv much Interested IN diversified
farming and are Offering splendid IN
ducenents for truckers 10 eome there