The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-01-14
Charles F. Spencer Delivers Ad-
dress for Topeka.
BAILEY FOR THE STATE
Farmers Drawn and Brain of
Greatest State on Earth.
President Churchill Makes a
Happy Response.
Professor E. Davenport DelIv-
ers an Excellent Address.

Governor Bailey welcomed the mem
hers of the Kansas State Board of Ag-
rieuIture at the session in Representa-
tive hall Wednesday night in behalf of
the state and Charles f. Spencer ex-
tended the welcome on behalf of To-
pesa. Rev. D. NJ. Fisk pronounced the
invocation Prof. Eugene Davenport,
dean Of the Illinois College of Agricul-
ture and director of the experiment
station at Urbana, spoke on ''Agricul-
tural Leadership"
MI. Spencer assured the members OF
the board that he was mighty glad that
the board came to Topeka to meet
I'VE are glad you came here instead of
going to Wichita" said Mr.. Spencer.
Governor Bailey welcomed the mem
bers of the board with a directness
and enthusiasm which certainly made
the farmers and stockmen feel at home
He referred to the farmers of Kansas
as 1.-The Drawn and brain of the great
est state in the Union" In speaking
of the work of the board he said:
Much good has come in the past and
more will come in the future from this
board under the leadership of the best
secretary of the best board of agricul-
ture in the Union. You are the men
who represent the interests on which
Kansas built in the past and must
build on in the future. To you are
due the triumphs which have come TO
Kansas
Mr.. Spencer assured the members Of
the board that just because the patrol
wagon is kept in Topeka hauling joint
fixtures is not a sign that the city is
wicked but sure indication that war
is waged on the jointists. we nave a
council that Will pass any KIND OF an
ordinance" said Mr.. Spencer. I'VE reg
the size of porus plasterS by ordinances.
If YOU any ordinances passed let US
know and we will call the council to-
kether."
J. H Churchill president of the board
of agriculture, delivered the address in
response to the welcome. He said in
part:
Governor Bailey until a few years
ago was an hOnOred active member OIL
this board, and we remember well the
energy and intelligence with which he
discussed all questions affecting the
agricultural and stock growing interests
of the state. Governor, we appreciate
your hearty greeting. Your cordial
words bring back the old times when
you could more freely mingle with US.
We are proud a former member of this
board fills the executive chair in this
state of Kansas.
And to the representative of the
mayor of Topeka, on behalf of the state
board Of agriculture 1 thank you for
your generous welcome to this beau
tifuI city. Has the time ever been
when this city has not extended the
glad hand of friendship and hospitality
TO uS2 We have been glad to come
within the circle of your confidence an1
esteem. We have never doubted the
cordially or heartiness of your yearly
greetings to this meeting. Personally
l can say-and 1 know I reflect the
sentiment of a very large number-that
l love your city. Its WIDE clean and
shaded streets and parks. the many
fine homes and well-kept grounds, sub
stantial business houses, its schools and
churches all denote prosperity and
thrift. Our acquaintance with the peo-
pie of this city leads US to say in all
sincerity that Topeka would be pleas
ant place to live. to make a home a
city all Kansas should be proud Of
thank you again for your kind words
OF encouragement thank the people
of your city for attending this meet
ing, thus testifying their interest in our
welfare and the large interests we rep
resent.
This board is the best investment
Kansas ever made. The investment OF
few thousands has returned millions
In dividends, and still the good work
goes on. The force, the power that has
nourlshed, fostered and developed the