Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-06-19

mineral and timber products from the
states resources. Cash prizes 20 the
AMOUNT OF 81 300 or 81. 800 win be raised and
awarded TO the exhibitors 20 pay for the
cost and trouble incident 70 the displays.
This fund will be raised by the Macon
Chamber OF Commerce. The railroads en-
tering Macon win not only literally con-
tribute 10 this fund. but Il Is also under
stood that they will actively participate
in preparing the exhibits. Between the
hours devoted to the business Of the ses-
siOns. the delegates will find interest and
pleasure I'm the inspection OF these various
exhibits.
Mr. B. ID. Lumsden. a prominent farmer
OF BIbb county residing near Macon. and
who has for many years been success
ful contestants among the individual dis
plays al our state fairs. has been appoint
ed chairman OF the committee having this
feature in charge, which will unquestion-
ably insure its success.
A large field, now being cultivated in
one OF our most prolific varieties OF cotton,
viii be left unpicked until the date OF the
congress, In order that the visiting dele
gates may feast their eyes on one OF the
prettiest sights ever spread out before the
vision OF the spectators. A field OF mag
nifcent cotton, whitened with the finest
money staple crop In the world is sight
worth a thousand miles travel TO see.
Railroads Interested.
The railroads in Georgia are taking as
much interest in the Importance of this
convention TO the future of Georgia and
the south generally as any other class Of
southern business interest. Aside from
the recent action of the Southeastern Pas
senger association In granting a concession
OF one fare for the round trip TO all dele
gates attending the congress. and their
hn rf.frff
displays above referred to. they are go
ing vet further I'm this matter as is. In
dicated by the following letter received
from Mr.. w. L. Glessner. representative
OF the Georgia Southern and Florida rail-
way:
MACON, Ca, June g. 1902
Hon. Harvie Jordan, First Vice President
Farmers National Congress, Monticel-
10, Ga.
sDear Sir: Our company has extended
TO the members of the Farmers National
congress. who will assemble in Macon
next October an invitation to take trip
over the line Of our road. a special train
to be given them for that purpose. AS you
desire TO make the fact OF this invitation
known through the agricultural press, you
are now at liberty TO do so. The invita-
ton having recently been rendered
through Mr.. Flanders. president OF the
congress. and by him accepted, there is
now no reason why 1t should not be made
public Ny idea IN extending this invi-
tation was to give the northern members
of the congress an opportunity or THOR
oughly investigating the agricultural ano
Industrial resources Of this section, ana
al the same time give them pleasurable
outing. Presenting that the session VIII
not extend over three days, ! expect 10
start from Macon on the morning OF the
10TH stopping at orchards, farms ana
mills, spending the first night at val
dosta."
.sTbe second day we will run 10 Palatlxa,
stopping at the Suwanee rive and the
Agricultural college and experiment sta
ton al Lake City. arriving at Palatka IN
time TO take the train for st. Augustine.
which Is only q miles distant. / hope TO
arrange to carry the party on 10 Jackson
vile. returning by boat up the st. Johns
river 70 .Palatka and there back 20 Macon.
OF course a is yet too early TO give
detailed program. but have given you
the outline and II you think II would in
duce a fuller attendance you are at no
erty to give such publicity as you wish.
Il should be pleased TO receive from you
any suggestions which you think would
add 20 the interest and pleasure OF the
trip. and be glad to meet you at any time
when you come 70 Macon. Truly yours.
"M L. GLESSNER.
Commissioner G. s. and F. r. r."
The tender OF this special train 70 visit
ing DELEGATES and the trip planned by the
officers OF the Georgia Southern and Flori-
da railway exemplifies progressive spir-
II which Is highly commendable and which
viii doubtless result in much good.
The entire trip win be without any cash
10 the delegates. as they Will. for the time
being. be the guests OF the @. S. and F.
railroad. This trip will be one OF the
most pleasing and entertaining side at
fractions OF the congress presented TO the
delegates during their short stay in Geor-
gia There will be other local attractions
70 be made up by the Macon committee
on entertainment later on. The leading
hotels have. agreed to give fixed rate
OF S25O per day. while the rates at other
hotels viii be sl.00 to $50 per day. The
question OF hotel accommodations has
been fully solved by a committee having
that matter in charge, and they report
that every member OF the big delegation
will be promptly and amply cared for.
Selection Of Delegates.
The appointment OF regular and asso-
ciate delegates 20 the congress from the
different states Is now getting well under
way. All appointments have to be made
by the governors Of the different states.
No delegates credentials can be consid-
cred unless they bear the signature and
seal OF office OF the chief executive of his
state. Each state entitled to name one
regular delegate from each congressional
district and two from the state at large.
In addition to this the president or chair
man Of each agricultural society or asso-
citation In the state should be appointed
as a delegate, and as many associate del
egates from these societies as is desired.
There Is no limit on the number Of as
sOciate delegates appointed. These lists
should be promptly furnished the COVER
nors in each state by the different vice
presidents OF the congress- enc OF whom
is appointed for each state, and have the
appointments made without delay. Any
farmer desiring TO attend the congress can
apply direct 10 the governor OF his state
and have the appointment issued to him
direct. Each state should see to IL that
the full quota Of regular delegates are APP
pointed, and that the appointments are
given 10 representative men who will at