The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-26

| promptly at 2 p. M. In the Cotton Grow
ers' section presided over by Colonel q.
| s. Peters, the topic, How Can Small
Cotton Farmer Diversity" precipitated a
lengthy discussion, Colonel Aaron Soffe
of Mckinney read paper prepared In his
/ inimitable style and in this demonstrated
| by facts and figures that diversihcation rs
certainly successful In North Texas.
| The discussion then turned upon South
Texas and some of the delegates from that
section claimed that as at, present prac-
j tieod truck farming Is a failure, as those
who are engaged In that business nre wo k-
llng Tor the bensft OF commission men and
railroads only. the net profits to the truck
men being nil. 1t was shown, however,
that this could be overcome by organiza-
ton.
Cotton Ginning and Baling" was next
discussed by Mr.. U, p. Laughter, the main
'Noints dednced being that the danger OF
monopoly by the round bale would re
minimized by the fact that presses OF this
pattern would be sold direct to the ginnar
by the manufacturer, the same as other
improved machinery.
A paper on alfalfa Upon Uplands."
prepared by Or. Daniel Parker OF Calvert
was next read and found to be OF such in
tercst thai 1t will be again presented at
the general session tomorrow.
Tho session then adjourned to Inspect tho
shops, with which tina delegates were vol
pleased.
Mr.. j, NJ Vance presided over the Live
Stock Growers and nairymen's section.
delivering Pure Dairy Products from
Producer TO Consumer was the subject
OF an address by Mr. w. r. spann, and
the information contoined was of much
value to dailymen,
Mr.. J. n. Mitchell delivered an able talk
upon THE Holstein rs a Dairy and Gem
eral Purpose Cow" which was needed with
marked attention. Some valuable sugges-
tons upon dalryiug we're briefly made by
General r. ~ Waul Of Neyland. and this
section adjourned TO meet again tomorrow
morning.
The hortioulturists have probably one
of the best, II not the best. organized 80
ciety In the State and the members GER
tainly believe In attending every meeting.
At any rate, they are here In full force.
The president of the society, Mr.. u.
Falkner of Waco, presided. The after
noon was devoted to discussing the subject,
Effects OF tho February Blizzard on
Fruit Buds, Trees, Vines. etc, and tho Ell
feet OF the March Freeze on Fruit" this
topic being opened by Mr., c. l.. Kidd OF
Waxahnche and followed by several of the
more prominent horticulturists.
II seems that the Best Method OF Pro-
tecting Trees from Freezing" is always u
fruitful subject Of argument and so 1t
proved this afternoon, one theory after
being advanced only to be torn down
by the next man and another theory set up
to meet the same fate
Quite n number of delegates from local
truck growers associations are considering
the eSpediency of organizing u State Assoc
citation, and this matter was mooted at
the meeting of the horticultural section, A
committee has been appo'eted by the
State Horticultural society TO confer with
the visiting delegates of the local clubs
concerning this mettor and a report VIII
be made thereon tomorrow morning,
The evenings general session WAS ush-
cred in with band music, The president OF
the congress, Prof j. II. Connell, then de-
llvernd hts annual address
On motion the address OF President Con-
nell was referred to g COMMITTEES. who Will
determine what disposition shall be made
OF II. A very interesting paper on BEST
Fruit for Texas" WINS then read by Prot
4. v. Munson, the author. After another
renetion by the band congress adjourned
until tomorrow.