The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1903-06-05
Farm Organic ltiOnS.

In response to the invitation issued by
the executive Of the Agricultural College
and Experiment Station of Maryland, a
meeting of the dclegaths from all the
farmers organizations Of the State was
held ut the college May 2Sth and Goth.
Those present were: Richard Lea, rep
rescnting Brighton Grange, Brinklow,
Md H. Newton Devries, Freedom Grange,
Sykesv;lle, Md: G. NJ. Zimmerman, Fred
erick county, Md; Richard S. Hill, Pa
tuXent Planters, Marlboro, Md. NJ. Will
son Offutt, Bethesda, Md; Henry L.. Hes
kell, Bethesda, Md. Benjamin Watkins,
Rutland, Md. W. ID. Curry, Gunpowdcr
Grange, Manor, Md Joseph n. Hooks,
Forest Hill Farmers Club, Bynum, Md;
Philip B. Cecil, Dayton Grange. Highland,
Md, and others.
After luncheon the delegates visited the
mechanical engineering department,
where they commended the work being
done, but criticised the crowded condi-
ton of the building, owing to the lack of
facilities. Prof. j. H. Mitchell, a gradu-
ate of the college in 1899, was in charge
Of the department and received the dele
gates.
From there the visitors went to the
chemical department, in charge Of DR.. II.
B. Mcdonnell, State Chemist. They in
spccted the facilities for instruction and
the department of State Fertilizer Con-
troll, located here. They then adjourned
to Morrill, Hall, visiting first the agricul
tural department, under the control of
Prof. w. T. L. Tal1aferro.
The delegates were greatly interested
in the corn breeding experiments being
here carried on by which it is expected
that both quantity and quality Of corn
grown in Maryland will be improved so
as to double its present value.
The delegates next went to the depart
mcnt of civil engineering, which is now
devoting especial attention to road build
ing. Mr.. A r. Hirst, of Cambridge, a
graduate of this college in 1902, has
recently been chosen chief assistant to
the engineer Of the Highway Commission
of this State.
In the department Of veterinary science,
in charge of Dr.. S. S. Buckley, D. V. S., a
gsaduate of the college in 1898, the dele
gates inspected the equipment for veteri-
nary science and biology and expressed
satisfaction at its condition. From here
they visited the department of entomolo-
gy, in charge of Prof. T. B. Symons, act
ing State entomologist, a graduate of this
college in 1902. They showed great in
terest in the various insect pests here eX-
hibited and the scientific methods of COM
batting them.
AT Il general meeting of farmers held
on Friday afternoon DR.. August Stabler
presided and Mr.. Franklin Weems was
secretary. A report was adopted earnest
ly commencing the needs of the college
to the Legislature and showing the great
advances it has made and its constantly
broadening field Of usefulness. The re-
port says:
I'VE find the work of the college pro-
crossing. The number Of students has in
creased nearly 30 per cent. over last year
The past few years have shown a mark
ed increase in the number taking the
mechanical, agricultural and scientific
branches and a steady decrease in the
number taking the classical course, now
but Z per cent. of the enrolment, show
ing conclusively that the work of this in
%stitution is more and more appreciated by
the farmers of our State and should be
supported by them in a determined effort
to secure additional appropriations from
time to time as they may be needed. And
we should not hesitate to ask for what
our interests require and insist upon re-
ceiving it. The appearance of the stu
dents, their carriage and general bearing
are a credit to their training. The grounds
and land show a continued Improvement,
and remembering the original poverty of
the soil, the results are remarkable"