The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-10

as an important competitor for the best markets. ~, ftf W Hence, the railroad must foster the Institute: and by every aid consistent with justice to its own interests, extend to the Farmers Institutes practical and helpful benefits and cooperative action. In fine, the railroad and the Farmers in. stitutes are natural allies"
 Immigration to South.
 M-. Richards gave the convention valu- able information in regard to the senLi- ment of the people throughout the North. Canada and Europe. in regard to migrat- ing to the South. He said that the move- ment of people from the North 10 the Southern States was merely in its in- fancy; that immigration was bound to come South. but that the people of the South could expedite this movement by properly organizing; that is( by putting their lands in shape to sell. placing them upon the market and letting the outside world know what they have to offer.
 At the close of the remarks of Mir. Richards the members repaired to the dinner table, where an excellently pre- pared barbecue was enjoyed. The cue and the refreshments were in charge of M. H. Stuart, w. H. Crusius and Lee Cranshaw.
 At { o'clock the members returned 10 Montgomery. They at once proceeded :o the Exchange Hotel, where they were called to order by President Leo.
 The Committee on Resolutions, pr. W. H. Dalrymple of Louisiana, Chairman. reported a resolution thanking Commis- sioner R. R. Poole. and his Chief Clerk. l.. c. Adams, for. their hospitality while the Association was in Montgomery, tot w. A. Gayle, E. R. Taber and J. W. Huger for courtesies extended, to the press of Montgomery and 10 the citizens generally President Lee and Secretary k,Igore were also thanked for their efi- cient services.
 A resolution was adopted memorabilia ing Congress to increase the appropria- ton for experiment stations. and 10 raise the quarantine from counties below the quarantine line, which after investi- ration have been found to be free from inc cattle tick. Legislation was asked for to improve the sanitary condition of the stock in the Southern States. Con- srcss was further urged to adopt more stringent laws in regard to adulterated foods.
 Estimate of Cotton by States.
 Commissioner O. B. Stevens of Georgia made the cotton estimate or the asso- citation for the current year. as follows: Alabama, 100000 bales; Arkansas. s1o,- GOO bales; Florida, 5000 bales; Georgia, 1900 600 bales; Louisiana. 750!oO0 bales; Mississippi. 1,5oo.oOo bales; Missouri. oo.- GOO bales; North Carolina. b26,o00 bales: Oklahoma. 100000 bales: South Carolina. 900. 900 bales: Tennessee. 3O0000 bales: Vir- ginia. l6.OOo bales; Texas and Indian Ter ritory, 5000. 900 bales; making total or 10 47l 900 bales.
 Professor Morgan of Louisiana then made the report of the Committee on the Texas boil weevil. He said that 1t was a pestilence which the agriculturists of the South would have to be constant ly on their guard to prevent If they did not wish the entire cotton crop to be blighted within the course ot few years.
 He believed that the weevtl would be in Louisiana in the course of few years and he urged those interested In agri- culture In every Southern State to en- act quarantine laws against this infec- ton. The weevil, he said. was slow migrator, and unless 1t is brought from one State to another by human agency. 1t can never do harm. The danger he said. lay in bringing the pests in from Texas on cotton bagging and curiosity hunters bringing them into the States for the purpose of exhibition. lmmi- grants from Mexico. he said, frequently brought the insects on their clothes and this should be watched. He urged that the Federal government be memorialized for departmental aid and to enact pre- ventive laws.
 Will Visit St. Louis.
 The members took up the subject of holding an adjourned meeting after the Baton Rouge convention in October, at the Louisiana Purchase Exposition In St. Louis. where speeches will be made by prominent Southern agriculturists, and the advantages of the South set out. The plan Is that after the meeting at Baton Rouge, the members proceed d. rectly to St. Louis. The St. Louis trip. the understanding of the convention had 1t, would not be compulsory.
 On motion this plan was adopted.
 In q graceful speech President Lee turned the chair over to the new pres ident. Hon, R. R. Poole of Montgomery.
 President Poole said that to fill the position as we'll as 1t had been filled by Mr. Lee would be Herculean task. but he assured the members that he would do hls best. He urged that the commis- sioners keep in touch with each other throughout the year.
 He then declared the convention ad- f4t, ,t,, A4o