The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-05-31
By ]. c. HARRISON
(speciaI staff Corregpondentl

Especial CLau Torres Q0nueNEl.
Chipley, May 30.-The West Flor.
ida Chamber of Commerce was forz
mally organized today after ones Of
stormiest scenes that has ever been
witnessed in this part of the state.
The North Florida Chamber oh
Commerce assembled at the auditor
ium Of the Chipley high school at 10
o'clock and undertook to hold meet
ing.
1t was stated that the territory Of
that organization embraced all the
territory in Florida west of .ackson4
vile. To this the West Florida con-
tingent of the assemblage objected
and the scene changed to one Of much
disorder and confusion. J. A. Emmett
obtained recognition and urged the
delegates from West Florida to with
draw from the meeting and meet at
another place.
The West Florida delegates bolted
Florida delegates and assembled at
another room Of the school building.
Here cooler counsel prevailed.
Hon. B. H. Lindsey of Holmes coun.
ty, was chosen to act as temporary
chairman. He urged peaceful con4
sideration Of the matters before both
bodies and stated, as did others, that
the interests of both bodies are muclI
the same.
In the meantime, the North Florida
Chamber of Commerce, still using the
auditorium, had agreed to tender the
West Florida organization the use Of
the auditorium until o'clock this
afternoon to perfect its plans. They
also assured the West Florida Chan,-
Der Of Commerce Of the hearty coop
Grafton of their body with that OF
West Florida.
Thus much better feeling wassin-1
jected into the days proceedings and.
peace and good fellowship at lasGl
reigned supreme.
The West Florida delegates, several
, hundred strong, then re-assemoled att
the auditorium and after hearings
many speeches perfected the organi-
cation of the West Florida Chambers
Of Commerce. The territory en-
braced comprises all counties lying
west of the Apalachicola river.
It was agreed that the annual dues
shall be 81 per member. A Iarg&
number were Immediately enrolled
and goodly sum was secured as al
starter for the organization.
/ After, the adjournment of the Vest
l. r
D. m, the North Florida Chamber Of
+ Commerce again assembled with Pres
ident G. l. S. Watt in the chair. Frank
I W. Lloyd is secretary. Considerable
routine business was transacted and
the meeting adjourned after dis
cussion of various plans for co-operat-
/ ing with and aiding the West Florida
organization. It was also agreed that
the work first undertaken by the or
I ganization should be carried out and
West Florida aided in every way pos
sible. There will be no conflict be-
tween the two organizations, as ter
ritoriaI lines have been satisfactorily
fixed by both and the best Of feeling
exists between the two bodies.
The people Of Chipley spread one
of the greatest feasts ever spread
4 in West Florida in the beautiful
grove near the high school building
today. It was estimated that at least
three thousand people enjoyed the oc-s
casion.
The day has been one Of the greats
est in the history Of this part Of tha
state. Tonight enthusiasm is express,
ed on every hand at the splendid
work accomplished.
Practically all delegates left too
might on the outgoing trains.