The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-09-13

principles OF agriculture are being taught In
our public schools, enlarged upon IN me cen, ~
education, both In practical and scientific nus;
bandry is being taught through of
agricultural colleges In the various states 81
the union. The rural free delivery and tee.
phone system nrc rapidly making the adult
nlopolitan and up-to-date in his Ideas as the
man who daily threads his way through, !, ne ne
eusy Ars Of your os learn 10 the
functions OF the brain more and muscles !ess,
There Is at all times hgh premium on nccnrd
Ing 10 the mental ability OF the indiyidual. IN
tins day OF Intense competition IN az inc us
tivitIcs OF life the old system Of force, or mus
cular, farming must DO RELOCATED to the rear.
and we must prepare. through the medium OF
the educated mind. to meet tho new order OF
things 49, *, J.. s,,dv
and utilize the great storehouse Of knowledsc
with which you have been so richly endowed
by providence and which, ~ utilized as God In
Ills infinite wisdom intenaeai %iI gvs 20 y ses
to it that your public schools farmers lnstl-
tutes, agricultural colleges and experiment nt
BY your various state governments, and begin
to take high ground in your stand for advanced
methods and opportunities which you and yours
should enjoy equally with those In all other
avocatlons In NE
Growth Of Congress.
Mr. Jordan emphasized the inheritance e, to
farmers Of studying tho markets for their farm m
fully the fruits OF their labors; touched upon
the prosperity OF tho country ana discussing
the growth OF tho congress- said;
1T hus been particularly gratifying to note
tho steady growth and broadening Influence
of tho Farmers National Congress during the
past four years The annual sessions OF md 's
/, congress AFRO attracting the atieniion anu ~
| tendance Of q large number or leading psnnIers
! from all parts OF the Union. and It's influenGe
for good Is being fe. WIN neTeasns these
annual meetings 1t Is highly proper that
such an organization should exist national
| in Its character and scope, II rs emlnshty
httng that representative farmers from al me
! States and territories OF this great Union
should meet In annual convention and discuss
together questions that are OF vital interest 70
| I'VE are all united In common cause. which
| should cement the farmers OF the entire Union
! Into brotherhood OF close and lasting friend,
ship. each working, y, perfect harmony ana
good Will for tho upbullding Of the magnificent
nvocation In which NO are engaged
1--WE should strive to build up our own bus,,
| all other legitimate Industries and interests
| dependent upon our products,
1--WE should endeavor to make ourselves con,
lines, dealing fairly and e1uitably, With those
who meet us In the highways OF trade ana
| commerce, ,,,. i,
ma nj, factllrles and other industrial activities
that our own SUCCESS may be the more pro-
teesd Il and md the development of our country
Objects Of Congress.
I, Hon. George NJ. Whitaker, Of Boston,
the first assistant secretary OF the con-
gress, read nm interesting paper on THE
! Field and Functions Of the Farmers Ma
| tlonnl Congress- Mr. Whitaker's paper
was very comprehensive one.
Other Business,
Messrs, Cameron. OF North Carol'na'