The Anderson daily intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson, S.C.) 1914-1915, 1914-07-24
FARMERS UNION HAS
CLOSED ITS SESSION
ANDERSON MEETING WAS
BEST EVER
THE RESOLUTIONS
Trip Yesterday To Clemson Prov
ed To Be One of Most Attrac-
tive Features of Event
THE RESOLUTIONS

AZ oSSO1d faiu CUllCluulIlE Q6H OIL
the state farmers union, which has
been In session in this city, was ons
of the best unions ever held. according
to statements made last night by the
members. Of the organization. The
union concluded all its business last
night and adjournment took place at
Il late hour
The most important matter coming
before the body last night was the ell
cctfon of officers. Another matter of
general interest was the selection of
the next meeting place but this was
left in the hands of the executive com
mittee.
The Union was called to order at s
o'clock yesterday morning by E. w.
Dabbs, the president, at which time
the members hear a continuation of
the discussion upon the active work
now being accomplished by the indi-
vtdual unions. This was an interest
ing feature Of the day
Following the conclusion OF the
shOr. morning session, the party made
the start for Clemson college. going
Via automobile. All told, about 30
members of the union and a number
of visitors made the trip.
At Clemson, everything possible had
been done by the college officials to
make the day pleasant for the dele
gates. They were placed In charge
OF the college instructors and car.
rled all over the extensive plant, the
various buildings coming in for much
praise Mt the hands of the farmers.
The dinner served by the college
to Its guests was one Of the finest fea-
lures Of the day and then the return
trip was begun to Anderson.
When the meeting was opened last
night 1t was found that number of
invitations to the Union for the 1915
meeting had been received. Among
those were Columbia. Sumter, Isle of
Palms, Lexington. Rock Hill and
Clemson This matter was left en-
tirely in the hands of the executive
committee and will be announced at
a later date. N
President e. w. Dabbs Of Sumter
county was unanimously er-elected
to the most important position which
he now holds, while j. B. Whetshcll
ident. ]. Whitner Reed of Columbia,
the capable and efficient secretary,
was reelected. j.. w. Shealey of CO.
1umbia, wa3 elected member of the
executive committee for. two years,
while E. w. Dabbs was elected as
delegate to tho National convention. 4
j. W. Shcaiey and CIV. Moore were
elected elterpates.
The folio fling are the resolutions
the Union:
Resolved. That this body desires 70
record our hearty thanks To DR.. ". M.
Riggs and Clemson college for the
splendid entertainment given to it to-
day and to the Chamber Of Commerce
and to the good citizens OF Anderson
for transportation and other ccuvtc-
sizes extended and to the AntlcrSon
county union for making these things
possible by their invitation to meet
here this year.
Whereas. the Agricultural Exten-
sion bill, commonly known as the Le-
received the, approval OF tho president
OF the United States and,
Whereas, the bill is Of vital impor-
lance to the development OF agricul-
ture In South Carolina. and
Whereas, credit for origination. de-
sign and successful passage OF this
bill Ia due to Congressman A. F, Lever
OF South Carolina, therefore. Be IT.
Reoived: That thes5South Carolina
State Farmers Union, In convention
Ia Anderson, extends to Mr.. Lever the
sincere appreciation. Of his successful
efforts in behalf OF the bill, the pro-
visions OF which 90 profoundly effect
the agricultural development of the
State and Nation. ~
It has ccme under our no/te that
there is q practice among retailers
and wholesale dealers Of watering
salt meats and that waite. is at a very
dear price ct 40 and ~. cents per
pound, therefore, Be 1t Resolved, That
we, the members Of the South y, Caroii,' Car,
Anderson, do hereby; call upon the
Federal authoritiesi and the State leg-
islature to .passt such rules and 4, 7egsi