The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1911-02-24
Barley Tobacco Union Declares Fer
Cut-Qut.

The hurley tobacco growers of the
state assembled at Lexington Monday
afternoon to hear reports from the
fourteen counties which have been re-
ported luke warm on the PROPOSE
ton. About IT'S men We're pres
ent and the following resolution
was offered and adopted with but
three dissenting votes. one of whom
was Mr.. Clarence Tate of Lincoln
county who voted against the resolu-
ton, stating that about 1000 out of
5000 acres in his county was pledged
to the cut out and that he did not think
the sentiment at that time justified the
cut out. The resolutions follow
''Be it resolved by tobacco grow
ers and representatives of the Burley
Tobacco Union at convention held in
the city of Lexington, KY, February
20, 1911:
"First-That the lack of organiza-
ton among farmers, and the low prices
Of tobacco, are destructive of the
peace, happiness and prosperity of
Kentucky and all the Burley growing
counties;
'Second-That the only remedy sug-
gested is cut out Of the 1911 crop:
'"Third-That this convention, hav-
ing considered the reports from vari-
Gus counties, both as to acres actually
pledged and the general sentiments of
the people, believes there is a large
in favor Of said cut-out, and
we hereby vote and declare that no to-
bacco should be grown this year:
"Fourth-Th2t we advise all grow
ers to refrain from making prepare
tons for crop, and hereby request
that any and all such preparations be
reported to the headquarters Of the
union"
The Record is unable to find out who,
OF by whose authority, Garrard county |
was placed among the cut-out counties. |
Mr.. r. L. Rose, the county chairman
Of Garrard county for the Burley |
UniO', informs us that at the last
meeting held in this county, which /
was on last Saturday, there was only
800 out of $500 acres pledged to the
cut-Out. He informs us further that
Mr.. Bradley Wilson asked him to go to
Lexington to attend the meeting on
Monday but that he refused, telling
him that ne was sick, and besides he
lid not think that it would be of any
lse, that he did not think the senti-
nent in Garrard county was in favor of
4 cut-out, and that ne was not in fav-
IL of tying the hands Of part of the
people and allowing the others to go
,ree.
We are very much inclined to the be-
ief expressed by the Lexington Leader
which says that Steam Roller" meth
IDS were employed at the Lexington
meeting.
We are fully satisfied that the to-
,acco raisers Of Garrard county were
lot in sympathy with the cut-out move
It this time and under present condi-
ions. We are equally certain that to-
'acco will be raised in this county.
While we would not advocate the rails
ng of large crop, believing that the
eduction of acreage would have a vast
toward the lettering of prices
or the 1911 crop, yet we feel certain
hat should a man desire to raise
rop, be it large or small, he will not
e molested. Garrard is county of
aw abiding citizens believeing in allow
lg every man to follow the best of
is own inclination, in the cultivating
f his farm, as in all other things, feel
lg that the law will uphold and pro-
ect him in the right, and will punish
yhoever may interfere with him in his
lights. The Executive Committe of
ne Burley Tobacco Society did not
ave representative present at the
leeting of the Union people in Lex
lgton, and while they were themselves
l session at the time, they took no
Ognizance of the action of the Tabacco
Inion in declaring cut-out.