Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-10-13


20. That we do approve the resolutions
introduced by Mr.. Stahl, of Illinois, in re-
gard to labor strikes.
80. We do approve the resolutions intro
duced by Mr.. Harvie Jordan. Of Georgia,
in regard to asking congress for an en-
larged appropriation for forwarding the
work already begun by the United States
government along the lines Of improving
public roads,
"a. We also approve the resolution offer
ed by Mr.. Jordan, of Georgia, urging the
rapid prosecution of the work of construc-
ting the Isthmian canal.
%. That we approve Of the resolution Of
fered by Mr.. Jordan, Of Georgia, when
amended, to read as follows:
Whereas. we note with regret that the
annual appropriations Of the department
of agriculture are below the needs for
meeting the demands made by the, farms.
be II
Resolved, by the National Farmers
congress October 8. 1902, That we recognize
with pleasure that the growing usefulness
of the Department of Agriculture at
Washington and the earnest efforts being
made by Hon. James Wilson, the head of
that department to encourage scientific
and diversified farming and the getting of
correct statistical information regarding
the annual yield and distribution Of crops
and to further foster and protect the agri-
cultural interests of the whole country,
Resolved, That we respectfully urge
our representatives in congress of the
United States to make more appropria-
tons to the department OF agriculture
which embraces the largest and most
| useful industries of the union.
sixth. That we approve the resolution
offered by Mr.. Stockbridge of Florida rec
ommending the same supervision of the
| funds given to the agricultural colleges as
is now exercised by the agricultural de-
] ant lie
Seventh. That we approve the resolu-
ton offered by Mr.. Whitaker expressing
the regret OF this congress on the death
| of Congressman Grond.
Eighth. The resolution introduced by r.
J. Strange is referred to the program COM
mittee for 1908. A few other papers re-
quire further consideration before being
reported.
Ninth. That we commend the efforts of
the present secretary of agriculture to ex-
tend and increase the value and efficiency
of farm institutes by cooperation between
the states and the national department of
agriculture, through the organization of
/ farmers institute work as one Of the ex-
| tensions of the agricultural department
and we further urge upon congress the i'm
portance of this work and this need OF
more funds by the department for this
purpose.
Tenth. Whereas the agricultural exper-
| iment stations have developed beyond the
funds devoted to their support, that we
favor and urge upon congress an increase
| of $4,000 to each and every experiment
station in addition to the funds appropri-
ated.
Eleventh. We urge upon congress an
early passage Of the bill now before con-
gress for the development and improve
ment of the Appalachian Park and Forest
Reserve.
luton reported unfavorably by the COM
| mittee and which pledged the congress to
the support of ship subsidies
Mr. A. r. Smith, Of New York, made
strong, eloquent speech setting forth
the arguments for ship subsidy He APP
pealed especially to the patriotism of the
audience, saying that our navy should
have reserve force. It was evident that
the audience was much affected by his
plea.
At this point Professor j. B. Hunnicutt.
of Atlanta Ca, made a speech that set
the tide the other way. He said that he
thought that he voiced the consensus
of the opinion of the audience in saying
that he fully appreciated the patriotic SEN
timent which would cause a citizen to
take pride in the strength Of his country's
navy, but that ne believed that at the
same time it was 20 be remembered that
II was a gathering Of farmers to whom
| the lecturer was speaking and that 1t be-
hooved them, while being patriotic, to be
| also wise in Withholding their support
| from a measure that to say the least,
was not directly beneficial to the Ameri-
can farmer
other speakers followed, speaking In a
similar strain, until 1t was moved and car
ried to put the resolution on the table.
The judges on awards for agricultural
| exhibits made their report. Best county
exhibit was awarded to Jones. prize $500.
Second best county exhibit was awarded
to Bibb $780,
The third prize for county exhibit was
| given to Laurens, being 500, which 1t is
understood will be awarded later.
The individual prizes were awarded as
follows:
Best display of grasses, 40 rods Of wire
! fence by Page Woven Wire Fence COM
pany, b. d. Lumpsden.
Best display of pumpkins, a Bostrom
/ land level, voted to Mr.. Oneal.
Best display of potatoes, 40 rods of
| poultry fence, by American Wire Fence
| company, to B. d. Lumbsden.
Best exhibit of vegetables, b. d. Lumbs-
den.
For best girl rider was awarded a silver
cup by j. H. & w. w. Williams com
/ pany, to Miss Nora Holland.
| For best boy rider was awarded Stat
son hat given by John c. Eads & Co.,
l to Walter Williams.
For best young lady rider, a silver cup
| given by l.. o. Stevens & Co., was
| awarded to Hiss Lula Bragg.
| For best young man rider, a pair Of
gloves by Glenn Phillips was awarded to
| Mr. w. B. Barron.
It is not yet decided where the next
meeting of the Farmers congress viii
/ be held. Invitations were received from
| Cleveland Detroit, Denver, Richmond and
| Rock Island, Iowa The executive COM
mittee composed of President George L.
Flanders, Secretary John M. Stahl, Treas
urer r. ]. Reynolds, Colonel B. F. Clay
! ton, Indianola, Ind, and w. L. Ames,
! Wisconsin, will meet in Chicago in Feb
ruary, at which time the place Of the
| next meeting will be decided upon.
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