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tucky. He organized the Kentucky State Alliance at 

 Ezel in June, 1888, and was elected Secretary at its organi- 

 zation, a position which he held until the consolidation of 



the Wheel and Alli- 

 ance, at which time he ^ 

 was elected Secretary 

 of the consolidated 

 Union. He has served 

 as Chairman of the 

 Committee on Constitu- 

 tion and By-Laws, and 

 held many other im- 

 portant positions in the 

 Order. He was a dele- 

 gate to the National 

 meeting held at St. 

 Louis in December, 

 1889, and gave his 

 hearty support to the 

 work of that conven- 

 tion. He has always 

 B. F. Davis. lived on a farm and his 



sympathies are with the laboring people. Mr. Davis is a 

 man peculiarly fitted for the position which he holds. Of 

 his efficiency as Secretary the Labor Journal of Fulton, 

 Kentucky, says: 



"We have found in no body a more capable or effici- 

 ent officer than Secretary B. F. Davis of the State 

 Alliance. He seems to know just how much to say and no 

 more to record properly the proceedings of the meeting." 

 Personally, Mr. Davis is kind, considerate and courteous. 

 His close attention to his duties and the success attending 

 his efforts in the capacity in which he has served his peo- 

 ple, has made him many warm friends. He is a man of 

 sterling integrity and staunch patriotism. Mr. Davis is one 



