The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-21

 would plant this year one acre each under the direction of the department experts. He pointed out some of the good results that had already been accomplished in such organizations In other sections.
 Hobson Closes.
 Captain Hobson closed the meeting with 30-minute discussion in which he briefly reviewed some of the work that had been accomplished in the district since the first series of meetings two years ago, and what he hoped to do for the people of the district in the future. He dwelt at length on the vast agricultural possibili- ties of the south and championed the cause of it's people in demanding their just recognition before the world.
 He was applauded with hearty enthus- iasm as was every member of the party A feature of the meeting was the attendance during the noon hour of the entire High school, including the teach CTS and pupils. They were loudly ap- plauded as they filed into the room against the walls. The courtroom was all ready crowded but room was made for them. This crowd numbered almost 9OO
 Notes By the Way.
 w. F. Wilkinson, chief clerk of the Alabama agricultural department at Montgomery, and brother of Commission CT Wilkinson, was an interested spec tator in the audience. MT. Wilkinson is a candidate for judge of probate in his home county, Autauga, in the next elec- ton. MT. Wilkinson has many friends in this part of the state, who will watch his campaign with interest.
 The farmers institute meeting today was held in Tuscaloosa county's new courthouse, which Is said to be the finest in the state. It is wel-built and hand some. The building cost $97.000.
 In opening the meeting this morning, Captain Hobson said: "Political strife has arisen in the Sixth district, and l want to announce in the beginning of this work that I shall not refer to the political situation during the entire four-weeks' trip, however much I may be goaded to do so. This trip, as originally planned, shall be strictly non-political. It is mere ly carrying out the plans begun two years ago, and this trip itself was made up and announced before the opposition to my self was fully developed. We are here strictly for business, and you will hear no political discussion from us''
 Circuit Solicitor w. B. Oliver, who has announced his candidacy for Congress from this district, is not in the city. He Is engaged in court in another county. He and Captain Hobson met at the train yesterday morning as the latter was ar irving. They shook hands cordially and talked pleasantly for a few minutes. Though the partisan feeling here is very keen Captain Hobson was treated with great cordiality by every one, and there was not at any time breath of demon- stration against him or for MT. Oliver. Many of MT. Divers strongest supporters sat through the meeting and showed keen interest in the programme.
 In Jasper Today.
 Captain Hobson and party left at o'clock for Birmingham and will go to Jasper tomorrow. From there they go to Fayette Thursday.
 Following is the telegram received from Secretary of Agriculture Wilson yester- day:
 Washington, April 19, 1909. Capt. R. P. Hobson, Tuscaloosa:
 Imperative duties here interfere with my plans to meet my engagement with you. Regret exceedingly I cannot be present I wish you all success and hope at some future day to make the trip. Give my regards to the assembled farmers and tell them we are interested in everything that will hasten their prosperity.
 JAMES WILSON,
 "Secretary of Agriculture"