Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1882-05-12
FARMERS IN COUNCIL.
Second Days Proceedings of the e. T.
Farmers Convention.


And the Session Closed after Pleasant and
Profitable Occasion.
NIGHT SESSION.
7:3O o'clock, by president Stokely.
Col. C. w. Charlton moved the appoint-
ment of committee of three on constitu-
ton and bylaws to report at the next
meeting Carried, and Q. W. Charlton, J.
A. Turiey and H. B. Yearwood were ap-
pointed.
Capt. J. A. Turley, chairman of the
committee to visit the agricultural and ex-
perimental farm of the University of Ten
nessee, read the report of the committee.
The report first notices the cattle which
were examined by them, and their keeping
and feeding explained, all being very salts
factory to the eye and mind. Thy close
as follows:
s.Your committee desire to call particular
attention to the experiments in wheat Gull
ture, embracing about IT'S kinds and meth
ods To present our conclusions in as short
a manner as possible: We find that wheat
sown in September is covered and materi-
ally impaired with red rust; the white varie-
ties rather more than the red. We find also
that plats upon which barn-yard manure
was used in green or unrotten state
shows very unsatisfactory results, while
those upon which well rotted barn yard
manure was used presents the most gratify-
ing indications.
Experiments with large number of diff
ferent brands of commercial fertilizers used
in quantities ranging from 100 to 800 pounds
to the acre, show but little difference thus
far. As between drilling and broadcast
ng, we find no substantial difference.
''We do not desire to recommend any
particular variety, but as to growth, Free
ness from rust and general thriftiness. We
deem it proper to say that the red bearded
is certainly the peer if not superior to any
variety examined.
Numerous experiments are being made
in the fruits and vegetables, in the newer
varieties. The Crescent Seeding Straw
berry, and Bliss American Wonder Pea,
give fine promise. We think this an i'm
portant step. We noticed some compare.
tive experiments, calculated to test the
merits of the cow pea against red clover, to
be turned under as green manure. The ex-
periments in this line last season favored
the cow pea.
''The committee was well pleased to notice
that the previous high character of the work
at the farm is well maintained, and advan-
tages taken of former experiments.
and turned to good account. We are graft
fed to see this high standard worked up to.
and hope they may not only be coDtinuedand
perfected, but liberal additions made from
time to time, as necessities and progress
may demand, the present being evidently
an age of progress.
'.lt affords us pleasure to testify to the
efficiency, faithtulness and zeal of Prof.
McBryde in the discharge of his
duties in this branch of the work
of the University. We are also pleased to
state what we believe to be the sentiment of
East Tennessee farmers that, SO long as
the trustees retiin the services of SO able
and faithful professor in this department
as Prof Mcbride proves himself to be,
they will receive the Jealous cooperation of
East Tennessee farmers
''Signed, j. A. Turley, chairman, G. o.
Cate, b. F. Doughty, @. E. Dunn, COM
mittee."
The report was adopted.
C. E. Dunn, of jefferson County, pre-
sented resolution rendering thanks to
Prof. j. M. McBryde, for his printed re-
ports of valuable and important expert
ments, and earnestly requesting the board
of trustees to afford the agricultural de-
partment additional facilities for printing
and distributing these annual reports
throughout the State of Tennessee.
Col. Jno. M. Meek was gratifed to hear
| such report from the committee, and en-
dorsed the resolution. He is glad to see
| the board of trustees rousing up. Their
efforts are bound to be crowned with glori-
| Gus results.
Col S. I. Howard, of Loudon, indorsed
| the remarks, especially as to the publica-
| ton of the reports, which is the greatest
| benefit to the farmer imaginable, and sup
| plies want long felt.
The resolutions were adopted by rising
| vote.
DIR. A. W. Hawkins, State Commissioner of
Agriculturure, by permi sion, addressed the
| convention on the subject of a series of
| agricultural institutes which he contem plates
holding il the State He desires to hold
three in East Tennessee, at such. places as
| the farmers themselves may select.
On motion of Capt. Turley the PROPOSE
| ton for the institutes was acc pied, and
the convention pledged hearty cooperation
Col. @. w. Charlton, the secretary, wished
to make few remarks, personal to himself
He had been, he said, connected consecu-
| tively with the convention since its organi-
zation, and his associations and connection
had always been pleasant and agreeable.
He had concluded, however, to cut loose
/ from active association, and leave the posi-
ton for some one more efficient; still in
| their future deliberations he would be with
| hem, heart and soul He thanked the
body for the many courtesies and kind
nesses shown on ali occasions.
| Capt Turley said Col. Charlton had been
| ocSocioted with him for vaars and IL yyoS
due to him to say that he was ever ready to
do anything calculated to further the inter
ests of the association. Their relations had
been most pleasant and harmonious
Capt Dunn said Col. Charlton had from
| the ii st been firm and fast friend of the
convention, always ready to do anything in
| or out of the convention to further it's in
terests. and he moved vote of thanks and
| gratitude, which was given by unanimous
rising vote.
/ Col. Charlton rendered his sincere obli-
/ cations for the high compliment paid him,
| which, he said, was thoroughly appreci-
| ated.
| The next topic on the programme, 'Does
| our State assessment law need amendment?'
| was opened by Capt j. A. Turley, of Nc
Minn. He answered ''yes," because no law
is perfect. He briefly set forth some
| of the defects, chiefly the matter OF taxing
| notes.
J. 81. Robinson, of Cooke County, read a
useful and valuable paper on the subject.
He advocated taking the assessment out of
the hands of members of the County Court.
F. c. Lindner, of Polk County, said the
assessment by members of the County
Court is a great abomination and much
abused He favored the creation of one as
SCISSOR for the entire county.
DR.. A. w. Hawkins said the difficulty
seems to be chiefly in failure to properly
tax personal property.
Col ]. H. Crozier, of Knox, favored an
income tax.
Judge r. P. Lloyd, of Bledsoe,
said the assessor Is wrongfully
accused. He is not to blame so much, as
the owner of the property makes out the
schedule and swears to it.
Further discussion was had by G. o. Cate,