The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1894-08-13
GE0RGIA'S FARMERS.
SEMI-ANHUAL CONTENTION OF TIL r.
STATE AGRICULTURILS SOCIETY.
Governor Northen Makes "A speech and
States Tt mt he viii Never Again BE
a Candidate for Public Office.

Candidate Tor BuDnC Onc6.
Carrollton. Ca, August S.-(Special.)-T
August meeting of the Georgia State Agricul-
tural Society has brought here large
number of representative farmers Rev.
A w. Williams opened the convention
with prayer Speeches of welcome were
made by Mayor q. II. West, of Carrolton
w f. Brown and j. $. Cobb of Carroll
county. DR.. f.. ID. Newton, of Athens, spoke
for the society. President Waddell delivered
an address thanking the railroads for their
courtesy to the delegates and putting in q
good word for the roads. lie advised the
farmers to raise more of the products they
consume and he touched on state aid for
fairs. THE inspection fees which are paid
by the farmers are sufficient to meet the
expenses of both the departments and the
experimental station" he said, "and pays
into the treasury Of the state a snug sur
plus which il placed to the credit of the
common school fund. Besides the expert
nent was established with funds donated
i'm greater part by the general government.
/ positively assert that the railroads have
done infinitely more for the society and
the cause of agriculture than have the leg
islatures during the past fifteen years. From
the state, during that time, have not
received one dollar. The railroads. the
contrary have made large contributions in
money, they have transported county exhib-
its to and from the state fairs free. 10 the
fairs they have given the lowest possible
rates and to this society, with but one ex-
ception in over twenty years, they have
given free transportation both ways to the
delegates to our agricultural conventions
They have done more to sustain the society,
to perpetuate it, than all other agencies
combined The facts sustain those assertions
and it Is but an act of simple justice to
make them"
In closing, Colonel Wadden paid hand
some tribute to Hon. O. A. Barry. the
general vice president, who had resigned TO
go TO Texas.
He said Mr.. Barrys devotion to duty and
to Georgia had been conspicuous and ne was
heartily commended to the citizens of Texas.
a resolution to this effect was adopted
by rising vote.
Talk with Governor Northen.
In response to an invitation from the so
ciety Governor Northen addressed the con
VentiOn.
lie said that he felt honored in speaking
to society that has honored him 50 high
~ IN the past, and he could say this nom
cSty, as he was not nor would be ever
aadln 50 long as he lived a candidate Tor
political office.
lie referred to the great influence welded
by the society, ana gave the members much
encouras cement for ihe future
lie argued the importance of educating
the children in the rural districts of Geor-
2ia, who, taken as whole were not being
educated. lie referred To his home in Han
cock. near which there was no white school
bur several admira BILE schools for the ne
groes. lie said it time to begin dcvel-
opiug the brain of Georgia, and he called
forth applause when he said he was unalter-
ably opposed to planting any dynamite in
Georgia, TO bringing any man mere who
does not understand our system of govern
ment and is opposed TO it.
He said further that he was opposed to
people who would formulate strife, or who
advocated strikes The great question be-
fore Georgia today he declared. is what to
a, no fsxs hoy
may sustain not only themselves, but the
other general interests of the state.
lie referred to the people going to Texas,
cause they could get better education than
in Georgia.
This afternoon Colonel 7. S. Newman. Of
Alabama. formerly assistant commissioner
~ Agriculture, Of Georgia, was introduced
ami addressed the convention. H spoke on
the waste of native fertility of soil through
the negro tenant system eXcelerated by
hillside bitches. lie recommended the intel
lgent use of terraces. the use Of COW peas,
deep blowing and recuperatng agents.
Colonel BEDDING, of the experiment sta
ton, spoke interestingly of silos ana ensil-
age.
Dr. ". l.. Jones advocated scientific franz
ing.
Or. G. r. Paine, state chemist, read an
able paper on the oil resources of the
south.
captain j. j. klnSSDefy, proprietor OF
the Oak Lawn stock farm a mile north
of Carrollton, invited the convention to visit
his place. The city offered CON
vcyances and the convention accepted.
The visitors will be driven out tomorrow
afternoon.
Colonel Tom Lyon proposed change
in the constitution SO as to hold annual in
stead of semi-anuual sessions and ii was
passed. When the proposition to hold the
annual meeting in August came up an ami
mated discussion was precipitated, but it
was finally agreed to.
The convention adjourned until o'clock
tomorrow. stock show the streets was
given this afternoon by Captain Kingsbery
and others.
The society adopted the following:
Whereas, our distinguished governor w.
j. Northen, will visit the state of Nebraska !
in the near future; and
Whereas, The citizens of Georgia feel a
deep interest in bringing to Georgia class
of immigrants that win pid in building up |
and developing the resources of our state, |
therefore, be it
"Resolved by the State Agricultural So
ciety, now in session, That Governor w. j. |
Northen be,and ne is, hereby requested to |
invite all good citizens who intend to re-
move from their state, to visit Georgia be-
investing elsewhere.