Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-04-13
FARMERS INSTITUTE.


Farmers Institute Msior Henry E AlVoid
President of The Maryland Agricultural
College, made 40 iot.re:ting and practical
address ca the Business Side o, Farming"
In which he alleged the farmers we're sup-
porting too many middle men. though most
farmers were unable to avoid their use. The
margin, he said, between producer and COD
sumer wss go small that they must be
brought closer together. He referred to the
move on the part of the farmers living In
the vicinity OF Washington to establish an
exchange In the capital city.
The pro4tt was commended By MeeFra.
L 8. Abbott, q r. Garrett. and E. E.
Maaop, and the following resolution wac
adopted:
Resolred, That We pledge our indivi1usl
ana united support Of The bill low before
Congress providing facilities for farmers
market 10 the ii y of Washington, known
es q. B. bill No. Z, 277, believing said bill to
be 10 the i. tsreat not only OF iarmers but OF
the ccnsumers of farm products.
Mr.. Mortimer Whitehead WIS next intro.
duced. Hla address on Organization and
Cooperation In the Interest If Farmers F"
vas listened to attentlvely. One OF the rea-
sors be gave for the probation OF the
farming interest YVES the want OF Or
ganizatios, and the prime need to ef-
feet this desideratum vas education.
he believed the present dealing in fltnres
and gambling In food could then be stepped
and trusts be aEnihilated. He then referred
to food adulteration aad the necessity OF
unit ID action to prevent it. The early
eff)rts OF the farmer we're for the develop
ment OF the muscle; now 1t is the mind.
There were now six farmers Ia the Senate
aid Elk t.. Eve In the House, the reeult, he
believed, OF cooperation. His address was
roundly spplauded.
Mr.. Powell followed Mr. Whitehead, and
made some practical RI actions on the im.
proVemeit OF The quality of butter. The
butter factory, he sald, must come.
Mr. Chspin gave his experience In but
ter making He thought good butter could
be made a: ces. OF 25 cts. per pound. Ia
reply to question In regard to the Abe
marie pippin he said an orchard planted on
the eest eide OF the Cstoolin mountain had
produced well, aud that the apples brought
good prices liz New York.
The Institute then adjourned till this
morning.
At the nights session of the institut
Capt. q. Il. Garrett presided and some
choice music was rendered by the
Glee Club, after which Colonel Whitehead
Commissioner OF Agriculture OF Virginia,
addressed the institute. He eaid the farm
ers could not organize trust and would
nc II they could, though the producers, be
alleged. did not get the full share OF the prof
| its, though those who handled the produce
did. he dWelt on the prcdut ton of Vlr.
ginia, and said every thing found on the
earth could be produce 10 the Cd Domtn
ion. The poor farmers oftbe State, when
they rsiss coed crope, have them ciphereo
away from them; somebody else gets tbs
corD, and they get the cob. 1t took more
sense and religion to make farmer than
lawyer or decor. He advocated the hold
Ing of farmers iDstit ties In every county, 10
order that the tilera OF the soil may be edu
cstsd In their calling.
Col Whitehead's address received great
applause, end ct it's c'oee the Gee Club, IN
der tos direction of Mr.. A. W. Harriscn
rendered more inspiring music
In answer to the query, What ia The
cause of the decrease Of broom sedge and hs
best way of graduating It," Msjor Gaines
replied that, In bic opinion, its growth Wal
due to wet seasons. He failed, however, tt
suggest remedy.
Mr.. F. A. Rsed, 10 answer to regrets eE
prsssed By The chair that 30 few A!exsn
drians we're preseI t said he ddn't think Il
was generally understood thet the public
were invited.
The inatIt1.e then adjourned until thli
morning,
Upon the institute being called to order
thia morning, Rsv. Mr.. Butler. Of the Bap
which Mr. a. w. Harrison Miss Harrison
presiding ct the piano. rendered choice vo
| cal music.
Mr.. Edward Burnett, President Of the
| MASSACHUSETTS, Agricultural Sociey, wss
then introduced, aod delivered practice
and common eeuss address on I'D airy Farm
Ing" Mr.. Burnett proved himse!f mastel
| Of his eul Jet, and bis remarks sboHnded ir
| observations and hints on the selection Of
d airy COWS and bulls and were attentive.
| ~ listened to.
During the delivery OF Mr.. Burnet . ad
dress at his request, questions were pro-
pounded to him which be answered In an
explanatory and practical manner,
After vote OF thanks had been rendered
the speaker for his abe address, the inetl.
| tute took recess It'll 2 o'clock.
at this evenings sesslon Msj,r o. E.
Hine presided.
The exercises began by the rendering 81
duet by Misses Rotchfor1 ard Harrlsou,
and was followed by an essay on "Horticul.
tore and Kitchen Gardening" By Mrs. W.
NJ. Kipg.
- plea for some old friends and a patti.
.iou for some new ones" vas the subject q
ap essay By MarysBentle5 Thomas
Piof. Van Deman followed With an ad-
dress on "Sone thoughts on the Pomoloey
Of Virginia"
To night members Of the Alexandria MI
steal Association will furniah the music at
TIE inst tute.