The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-11-02
TELLS BOYS TO STAY ON FARM President Talks at Mississippi
 Fair. TAFT IS egEsl' JACKSON Makes Flying spection of Asri-
 cultur, Ambition. Feature sit Is Escort of Youthful @Rough& 4idersn-Decided to Serve Wine at Big Banquet, Despite
 Prohibition Laws of

at the State Fair, balloon ascension, and thrilling parachute leap, gave Jackson today share of honors unique and unparalleled in the history of the old city.
 The President visited the State Fair and the State Fair gave return checks to all who wanted to see the circus across the street, and in this way a combination of three great attractions was formed. The balloon ascension was free for all.
 Uncle Joe" Cannon was to have been an added feature In the city tonight, but he had been summoned to the East on business and passed through Jackson this afternoon with. out stopping. Secretary of War Rickinson rejoined the presidential party this afternoon.
 It was an event of most of their lives to see a present of the United States, for MT. Taft is the first President ever to visit Jackson. MT. Mckinley passed through the city on one occasion, but made only a few remarks from the end of his car. In addition to Presi- dent Taft, however, the excursionists had the fair and the circus to choose from, and both attractions had banner days. A fat clown in the circus la belled "Our Bill" made a great hit with the audience.
 Spends Happy Day.
 The President had long but pleas- ant day. He seemed to enjoy the big crowds that choked the streets and gave him 8 demonstrative well come wherever he went. At the fair grounds. MT. Taft witnessed one of the greatest and most exuberant throngs of his entire trip.
 He iunched with Governor and Mrs. Noel and met number of the States citizens. He spent an hour going through the various exhibits at the Fair and was particularly interested in the awricultursi eisplays. The dis- plays so Impressed the President that he devoted most of his address to the importance of farming and to a depre- cation of the tendency of young men to drift to cities. where they think they can be where the wheels go round.
 In the late afternoon the President had an hours automobile ride about the city and then enjoyed brief period of rest before attending banquet in his honor, the viands. the cooks and the walters for which were brought on a special car from Chicago.
 President Taft arrived here from New orleans at s:45 o'clock this morning, just five minutes behind his arranged schedule.
 When the train stopped a reception committee headed by R. H. Henry took the President in hand and es- wards Hotel. where a general recep- tion committee composed of 200 Mis- sissippians were awaiting him.
 MT. Henry introduced the President in a brief speech.
 President Taft thanked the members of the escort committee and then shook hands with all present.
 At 10 o'clock the street parade was formed and the President with Cover nor Noel in an automobile led the pro- cession. He was received with enthu- siasm all along the line of march and was kept busy standing and lowing his acknowledgments. The party proceed cd to the agricultural buildings of the State Fair and the President evinced much interest in the exhibits there.
 At the race track an immense throng was present to greet the chief execu- tive. Flags were waved, bands played patriotic airs, and the people cheered the President. He was introduced by Governor Noel.
 The Presidents fair grounds address was a tribute to the farmer. The Pres ident deplored the tendency of young men to drift to the city in order that they may be where they think "the wheels are going around"
 "If I were advising young men as to their future profession" said the President, T would say that there are greater opportunities in agriculture than in any other profession in our country. The farmers life takes him away from that nervous exhaustion, that gambling propensity and that bus tie and rapidity that hurries men to their graves.
 Glad to Visit State.
 The President declared he was glad to come to the State of Mississippi because 1t was one of the great agrt- cultural States of the Union. Most of the great men of the State. he said, had been farmers and lawyers. Re- ferring to the Mississippi River project. the President said the subject was be- ing agitated as never before. and he believed the sentiment in favor of i'm provement was stronger at this time than ever in the past.
 But we must be certain what we are going to do," he added. "and be sure that we are not pouring our money down a rathole."
 The Presidents escort to the fair grounds included the "Taft Guards. consisting of sixty boys, all under IA, in Rough Rider" uniform. There has been considerable discussion in Jack son as to whether the $25 plate ban quet served to the President tonight should include wine, Mississippi being a prohibition State. It was finally de- cided that the $25 assessment could not be spent unless wine was served to the diners. so wine went upon the menu cards and has been imported for the occasion. The banquet will be served by a firm of Chicago caterers, the supplies, cooks and walters having been brought here on a special train.
 Speaks at Fair Grounds.
 At the Fair grounds the President said:
 T am glad to be in State In which the agriculture Is your chief trade and occupation. We must admit that the occupation of the farmer is among the one or two most important occupations that go to make this country great and State which is great because of it. Is entitled to recognition as typify- ing Amerieanism in the highest de- gree.
 we have arrived at time in the | development of this country and the | yxarA when old methods of agricultura l