The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-09

| missioner Whitehead made happy snors. 80
| was evidenced by the liberal applause accoru-
| ed him. xr.-
| Gaines announced that no was Just Ia receip'
| Of telegram from Governor Mckinney &C
| ceptine the invitation 10 attend the lnsSltuto'
| and stating that he would arrive by the oven-
| ing train from Allegheny Springs :.
| COMMITTEES consisting OF DI:, Holt, MN Wola-
| missioner Whitehead. Hon. Thomas West,
Professor Atwood and X. Hayden Penn was
appointed by the Chair TO meet and receive
| the Governor Tho Institute took recess
| until o'clock p. NJ.
KvyvMo's SESSION.
Professor Atwood was introduced as tho
| first speaker of the evening .,
| The Professor handled his subject. Fruit
| Trees aud their Fruits" in an eminently prac-
| teal manner. tracing the industry from the
planting of the orchard TO the marketing OF
the crop His address was replete with vsiu-
able suggest ons for the prevention and cure
OF the diseases that infect tho fruits.
Mr. J. N. Rykers. officer in charge OF the
Weather Bureau at Lynchburg, next followed
in an interesting speech setting forth tho
work of his office, and urging upon the farm
ers the importance of cooperating Herewith;
that Virginia was far behind her sister States
in this important work.
Virginia now has only fifteen points of OBJ.
servation, but he was authorized by the chief
Office TO select fifty more points, If reiiabie
men could DO secured as volunteer reporters
If this could be accomplished, the whole state
could be furnished with forecasts frost ana
cold-wave warnings thus saving TO the agri-
culture and commerce Of the State thousands
of dollars annually.
On motion the Institute adjourned till z.
II.
NIGHT SESSION.
The announcement that Governor McKir-
ney would be present this evening brought
out goodly audience Of ladies and gentle
men. The Governor was escorted to the ros-
trum by a special committee.
After the Bedford Band had discoursed
sweet music the chairman introduced Dr. NJ:
.. Holt. of Surry county. who ably discussed
the subject: Farmers, their Grievances and
the Remedies Therefor" 1t is impossible TO
do oven scant justice TO the Doctors magnifi~
cant speech in the short space of this letter.
Among other things. he said for more than
half century the farmers practically con-
trolled the Government, yet this class that
TO-DAY constitutes fifty per cent. OF our popu-
lation, and contributes eighty per cent. OF our
wealth, had not enough representatives IN
the last Congress TO form Committee on
Agriculture. The chief grievances Of the
farmers. continued the speaker. were unjust
railroad determinations the Mckinley tariff
and the contraction of the currency. relief
from which lies only in thorough organization
and persistent demand on the part Of the
farmers for = recognition of their rights.
They had slept on their rights too long, and
it now behoOved them to rise in their might
and majesty and assert them. He thanked
God that an avenging Nemesis had been
raised up in the form of the Farmers Alliance,
and that with prudence and caution they
would soon realize the full fruition OF their
long deferred hopes.
The Doctor fully sustained his well earned
reputation as polished and eloquent speaker.
and the farmers may congratulate themselves
that they have such an able chompion OF their
rights.
In response to loud calls by the audience
the Governor made a ringing speech, IN which
he impressed upon the farmers the impor-
lance of organization. harmony and conserva-
tive action. Want of space forbids more
extended notice OF the Governors remarks.
Thus ended the first days proceedings.
sHcoND DAY.
The second days session was opened with
a carefully prepared paper by DR.. Battle, of
North Carolina. on the subject of Expert
ment Stations" in which he traced the his
tory of this movement from It's inception TO
the present time According 10 his statement
there is now in successful Operationa station
in nearly every State of the Union, employ
ing more than 400 specialists. who arc con-
Quoting scientific experimentation and pub
lishing results OF some for the instruction Of
the farmers.
The next speaker was Mr. r. NJ. Newman.
of Orange county, whose subject was sheep
husbandry. II advised the farmers 10 absn-
don the cultivation Oh those crops that did
not pay and devote 4 part of their attention
To this industry. Virginia Is peculiarly adapted
to sheep raising by reason of It's climate,
abundance OF grasses and accessible markets.
His own experience III this direction was
that by iullplOrs mauarenent this industry
would pay handsomely. and he urged
his brother farmers of Virginia 70
try the experiment and De con-
vinced. Mr.. Lymon followed in an in
teresting and instructive talk on the market
ing of crops Said he. Every farmer should
acquaint himself with the conditions Of the
market he is beat able to supply. Cater 10 its
peculiarities and wants and he would have
a sure source of income: since their interest
was a common one, cooperation and not an
tagonism would produce the best results
The last speaker of the morning was DR.. A.
II. futile. of the University OF Virginia. who
dealt with the subject. The Diseases of Ami
mails and their Prevention" III al able man
ner, tracing the diseases through their various
stages. explaining their marks and symptoms
and suggesting remedies for their extermina-
ton. The Doctors speech showed evidence
of careful thought and perfect acquaintance
with his subject which WAS one of especial
The Institute passed resolutions urging the
next Legislature to pass a law protecting the
oyster industry. and 10 make appropriation
10 have the resources Of Virginia properly
represented at the Worlds Fair in 1893
SECOND EVENING.
Mr. F. W. Card, Of Cornell was present,
and made brief talk on the ''Eyaporating OF
Fruits" describing the manner of gathering
and handling the fruit and the machinery
used. 1t is 10 be hoped that this gentleman's
speech may induce some of the farmers Of
this section to engage in this profitable indus
try.
Professor Atwood again addressed the In
stitute. this time his subject being Bee Gull
ture." his familiarity with which was as evil
dent rs in the case of bis first speech above
noticed.
Tho farmers of this section are enthusiastic
on Farmers Institutes. and they heartily in
dorse the policy OF the board in this line
After voting thanks to the authorities Of
Randolph Macon Academy for their courtesy
in rendering the use of their hall for this &C
casion the Institute closed