The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1893-03-28


ing l believe it to be practicable to interest
capital in the building of farm villages.
The times are propitious for the diversion
of capital in this direction. The golden
has been furnished by the patient agricutur-
Ill goose has melted the building of long lines
of railway warehouses, wharves and 1ner-
chandising establishments innumerable FOR
the extension of commerce and trade.
With nine-tenths of the railroads Of the
state at present in the hands of receivers
and their properties almost valueless. and
with universal depression III mercantile cir
cles. it is very evident that the ability to
produce articles for commercial exchange
and the means with which to trade has not
kept pace with the facilities provided for
such business. The producing agent is in
a starved and comatose condition. In or
der to save from disastrous loss the capital
now invested in railroad securities ana ,ner-
camille puruts the business of agriculture
must be put upon safe and profitable ba-
sis, and if the judicious Investment OF cap
ital can assure this it would be the part of
wisdom for those now Interested in COM
mercc and trade to make every effort to
secure such investment.
The governors of the southern states have
agreed to meet i'll conference next month in
Richmond Va, to take into consideration
plans for encouraging the industrial deve
opment Of the south. | would respectfully
suggest to these distinguished and intuen-
tial gentlemen. as worthy of their conSd-
Grafton the advocacy of the Investment of
capital in farm communities as Dractica-
bic and advantageous plan Of development
of our most important industry-agrlcul-
ture.
| have now briefly indicated how. in my
opinion, it is practicable to begin the build
ing of our farm villages. Let me, In CON
cluson. note some matters incidental to
the general subject.
Our own people will probably furnish q
good proportion of the population needed
for the farming communities. Some, no
doubt will be unable or disinclined to
change their old and accustomed habits of
life. But increased population may be
drawn from outside the state. Governor
Northen tells me he has had inquiries look
ing to the colonization in Georgia of com
munities of northern and western people.
| observe that Mr.. Cooper, of The Tribune
of Rome. has had similar inquiries address
ed to him. ! know, of my own knowledge,
that there are many farming people now
battling with the severe climate Of the
western and northwestern states who would
be glad to remove to our more favored re-
gOn if the way We're open TO them 10 IN
vest their little savings in agricultural pur-
suits under conditions which would promise
porfit and contentment. Without this
promise. no part of the great Hood of inn
migration. which is yearly poured upon our
shores, will ever come to US. With Ii. our
superior natural advantages should attract
able class of immigrants. Our present
method of agriculture cannot give this pro
mise; village farming can. We
have awaited for many weary
wears the advent Of the immi-
grant and have besought him to come and
teach US how to make our farming profit
able Suppose We ourselves, prove to the
world that there is a method OF
farming practicable in Georgia. which IS
both profitable and pleasant? Can it be
tj,a+ hn SIR of
would speedily be turned towards us.
There are a number of minor agricultural
Industries which are very profitable and
which are possible to q community OF tar
mcrs but not possible on an insulated farm:
Canning is profitable whore a supply. Of
fresh Vegetables and fruits of the best
quality can he assured. Hops may be prom
tably cultivated where the proper amount
of skilled labor can be had ut the proper
time for picking aud curing the flower.
Sugarbeets of excellent quality will grow
admirably in many parts Of Georgia. but
they cannot be grown profta0y except IL
the neighb0rhood of Il sugar factory. barry
ing is profitable business in the vicinity OF
4 creamery These and many similar in
'ustrics are possible and profitable where
ming people are cOngregated together.
are not possible otherwise.
sc is not afforded me more than
to the great social and educational
of the commercial life | h3yc
1t must be conceded that the
nee of our commonwealth. on an
4 with other civilized and enlightened
..unitics is absolutely dependent upon
,a removal Of the stigma of iliteracy which
low Shames us and rctards over progress,
can only be assured by the education Of
the people The difficulties of securing
general education OF proper character
under our present conditions are Wel-nigh
insaparable Any plan which promises to
remove these difficulties must, therefore,
commend itself TO the careful consideration
of all well Wshers to the state.
In these communications my object has
been suggested, rather than discussed. !
should be clad to have the plans | have sug-
gcstcd considered and discussed by those
Ito whom there are very many better
qualified than ] to judge of their wisdom
and practicabilty.
We may not hope, within our generation.
TO encompass the full millennium of bucolic
10Y. but We may do what in US lies to secure
n wise and sound foundation for the future
happiness Of our people | thank you for
the courteous use of your columns.
H G.. WHITE,
University of Georgia, March, 1893.
A New Breed of Hogs.
Douglasyile Ga. March 24.-(Special) y
1t is said that John Roberts has new
breed of hogs of a very peculiar kind. At