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VOL. XXIII. INDIANAPOLIS, IND., SATURDAY, JAN. 14,1888 NO. 2 '. Annual Meeting of the STATE AND DELEGATE BOAEDS OP ., AGEIOULTUEE. President Seward's Address— Reports and * Discussions—Election of Officers. iThe Delegate Board of Agriculture met on Tuesday, the 3d, in 36th annual session. In the rooms set apart for the use of the Board in tho new State House. The handsome audience room was well filled at the afternoon session by delegates and others, to listen to the address of the president of the Board, Governor Gray and Mayor Denny of this city. PRESIDENT SEWARD'S ADDRESS. The president congratulated the Board upon the elegant apartments assigned to them, and specially fitted up for their use. The Board never had better advantages for doing its work, the value of which was apparent. Duringthepast year, however, several disappointments in not receiving the recognition due them by the Legislature in the matter of appropriations had been experienced. Indiana is so far behind other States in this respect, that the State Board was compelled to depend upon its gate receipts to pay the expenses of Its exhibits. He thought the time would come when the State will so far assist the fair that the price of admission can be. placed at a nominal rate. Under the present circumstances expenses cannot be paid on a price less than that now asked for admission. Referring to the enlarged fair grounds, he thought that the question of location was' definitely and satisfactorily settled, and the Board hoped to make all necessary improvements, which it could not do last fall because it had no funds for that purpose. While there was promise that transportation facilities for passengers to the grounds would be improved in two projected lines of cable cars, ho did not think the connection with steam cars would be improved, for the right of way cannot be obtained. However, shipping facilities are so great, and the distance to the roads is so short, but little inconvenience is experienced by exhibitors in driving their stock to the grounds. Under the provisions of the Hatch" bill, recently made a law, he said Indiana will receive $15,000 for the purpose of assisting in maintaining an experimental farm department in an agricultural college. This will be a potent and desired addition to the State's educational system. The need of larger fair grounds caused the Board to purchase twenty acres ad joining the north of the fair grounds, but the lack of money prevented them being improved as had been the intention. The improvements were to consist of a mile race track, new stabling, sheds and the like. Tbe expenditures of this year will completely exhaust the money of the Board, so that nothing will be left to make these improvements. The indebtedness of the Board, increased by the purchase of this ground at a cost of §10,000, is too great to be enlarged, although it is probable that this last debt contracted will be met by action of the Legislature next year. In conclusion the president made appropriate reference to the Woman's Board, which he said, had been an important factor in the success of the fairs duriDg several years. \ THE GOVERNOR'S REMARKS. Governor Gray, who next spoke briefly, told the convention that the agricultural interest underlies all prosperity, and that every other interest^moves with it. The country where the soil is under high cultivation will be high in manufactures and all other industries. He was proud of the position of Indiana, which was not only a great grain-producing, but a stock-breeding State, second to none, and all these results were entirely due to the work and intelligence of the farmers. He regretted that thejlast General Assembly did not do for the agricultural interest what they had demanded, but in the absence of legislation he had done all that he could to protect them. He spoke of his proclamation in regard to the entry of the diseased cattle into the State at a time when an epidemic was threatened. This proclamation he was glad to say was recognized by other States. He favored the appropriation of an annual sum that would enable the Board to pay its indebtedness. This out of the way,the Board could do much more in keeping Indiana in the front rank of agricultural States. He closed by wishing all the delegates and their families a bright and happy New Year. MAYOR DENNY'S ADDRESS. After welcoming the delegates to the city, Mayor Denny said that no other interest than that of agriculture deserved better consideration. Indiana is a manufacturing as well as an agricultural State, but the latter underlies all the prosperity which enabled it to add $200,000,000 last year from farm and §150,000,000 from man ufactured products. Success for the State Board of Agriculture meant success for Indianapolis, but in one thing he thought the board would err. He believed, better results would be obtained by purchasing grounds nearer tho railroads. With tho coming in of expositions in large cities it was said that fairs had hadTuelr" day, but they remained popular. He had requested the merchants and manufacturers last fall to give their employes one day at the fair, and would do so again. secretary's report. The report of Secretary Alex. Heron showed as total Receipts for the year $12,779.03 General Expenses, (Including {9,728.50 paid for premiums) 32,955.'.3 Leaving balanoe on hand ^9,824.70 THE REPORT OF TREASURER, Sylvester Johnson, corresponded with this,except as to a certain amount in notes, which the secretary held as cash, while he deducted them from the actual cash on hand. THE LADIES' DEPARTMENT. Mrs. A. M. Noe, of the ladies' department of the fair, reported that its success last year was remarkable, and showed the necessity for additional room for the display of women's work. The ladies met later in the day and elected officers as follows: President, Mrs. A. M. Noe; vice-president, Miss Mary R. Heron; secretary, Mrs. Hattie L. Seward; executive committee, Mesdames Shideler, Swift, Hawkins and Taylor. superintendent's report. Charles E. Merrifiold, superintendent of the grounds, gave a detailed report of the improvements made last September, and of those in contemplation. Of the latter the new race track is to be placed in the northeast corner of the twenty acres added to the grounds, and around it will be planted a double row of trees, with an infield of grass. A new amphitheater, accommodating one-half more people than the present ono, is to be erected, and a new power hall is to be built. A system of horse-racks and barns is to be constructed. ■ . After appointing the usual committees the meeting adjourned till the next day. At the morning session on the second day,R. M. Lockhart, presented a report on the subject of holding farmers' institutes giving some interesting statements relative to the success of such institutes in Wisconsin and Ohio, and urging that the Board arrange for holding one institute in each county in the State during the present winter. He stated the object to be the dissemination of information in all brachea of agriculture among the farmers' of the State by regular meetings of county or district organizations, in which addresses on agricultural topics will be made and an interchange of ideas and experience will occur. A lengthy discussion fbllowed, directed chiefly to the practicability of forming and maintaining the organization and obtaining the requisite assistance from the Legislature. A resolution was at length adapted instructing the State Board to provide for a series of institutes, one in each district, during the cqming year. We regard this as an important enterprise and one which all farmers should endorse and encourage. If farmers take the proper interest in the institutes that may be held under the auspices of the Board there is but little doubt that the next Legislature may be persuaded to appropriate a sum sufficient to defray the expense of conducting them in the future, as is the case in Wisconsin and Ohio. If the farmers are indifferent, and do not attend the meetings it will be in vain to ask for an appropriation. Application was made by our agent at Anderson to have the first institute held at that place. So the ball is started. Who wants the next? THE PI.EUKO ri'KBMOXIA HILL. Tho following resolution was adopted: Whereas, The danger to the cattle industry of this country from contagious pleuro-pneumonia is so great and imminent as to . tho-eaU-for-the most sweeping and thorough means of eradication; and I Whereas, The bill recently introduced in the Senate by Senator Palmer and indorsed by the Consolidated Cattle Growers' Association of America, is the only adequate measure ever devised for the swift and sure stamping out of this insidious disease: therefore, Resolved, That the Indiana Delegate and State Board of Agriculture indorses ttois bill, and earnestly request the Indiana delegation in Congress to give It heartv support. At the afternoon session a resolution was adopted urging the Legislature to make a more liberal provision for the purchase of agricultural books for the State Library. THE STATE FAIR GROUNDS. The committee on the Mayor's address reported, expressing approval of his re- marks,except as to a change of the State Pair Grounds. As to this, they reported the purchase of the additional twenty acres as judicious, and recommended that the present location be retained. The report was unanimously adopted. The committee gave no reason for their recommendation, and only a single remark was made upon the subject, and this was by Mr. McDonald of Whitley Co., in which he said in a very positive way, as though stating what should not be disputed, that he knew the sentiment of the people on the subject, and that was that the State Fair should remain where it was. The board had evidently made up its mind on the subject, and discussion of the question would have been a waste of time. We have a word on the subject elsewhere. ELECTION OF OFFICERS. There was much electioneering among the members of the Board whose terms had expired, and the candidates for their places, but as usual it was found much easier for the Ins to retain their seats than for the Outs to oust theia. Only three new men succeeded in forcing an entrance to the charmed circle. These are Gerhardt Reiter, of Knox Co., in place of Samuel Hargrave, who was not a candidate, V. K. Officer, of Jefferson, in place of Greer.who was not present to contest, and J. A. Mc- Clung, of Fulton, in place of L. B. Custer, who has been a member for eight years'. The other members, whose terms expired, were re-elected, mostly with but little if any opposition. EXPERT JUDGES. The subject of selecting expert judges at the fairs was then brought forward, and the discussion was opened by Robt. Mitchell, who favored selecting but one judge rather than three judges. He was decidedly against the picked up committees, which were generally incompetent, while upon their decision depended the reputation of cattle breeders. Ignorance and downright dishonesty prevailed in many of these committees. The one- judge system was expensive, but the returns warranted the outlay. Several other membprs spoke upon the question, and in conclusion a resolution advising the State Board to adopt the expert judge system at the next State fair was adopted. At the meeting next morning it was resolved to request the county associations to furnish the secretary of the State Board with the names of persons competent to act as judges at fairs. Following this was a discussion led by R. M. Lockhart,' on "What can we do to assist in promoting and making our fairs more successful?" On this subject there was a variety of opinions, but no definite policy was shaped other than to do the best that is practicable. HOW TO GET RID OF WEEDS, was the subject started by Mr. Davidson, in some interesting practical remarks, principally on the iron weed, white top, etc., these he said can be destroyed by early and continuous cutting. He had not much faith in the sheep remedy, advocated by Mr. Dungan and others, who claimed that their pastures were clear of weeds on account.of keeping flocks of sheep upon them. Colonel Blanche's plan was to kill weeds by mowing them before the seeds became ripe. He also thought that sheep were useful in effecting the same result. Mr. Harshbarger oftMontgomery county gave his experience, which was quite valuable. His plan for killing out foxtail and ragweed was by breaking the ground as early as possible. One speaker said that Canada thistles can be destroyed by putting salt on them. The general expression of opinion favored sheep and mowing as tho best means of extermination. On the next question, "Is Deep Plowing better than Shallow, without Exception?" there was a general unanimity that it is. The president appointed Pielding Beel- er to act as a representative of the Board in an effort to secure bettor support from the next Legislature for the State library. . The Delegate Board adjourned at noon and in the afternoon THE NEW STATE BOARD assembled for organization, which was effected by the election of the following officers for the ensuing year: President—Jasper N. Davidson, of Whitesville. Vice-president—W. A. Banks, Door Village. Secretary-Alex. Heron, Indianapolis. Treasurer—Sylvester Johnson, Marion county. ; General Superintendent—R. M. Lockhart, Waterloo. ' Executive Committee—W. B. Seward Bloomington; E. H. Peed, New Castle- Willis Blanche, Kokomo, and Robert Mitchell, Princeton. Messrs. R. M. Lockhart, J. Q. A. Sieg and V. K. Officer were appointed a com- m-ttee to look after the Farmers' Institutes throughout the State. It was decided that the salaries of officers and the per diem of members of the Board should remain the same, with the exception of the general superintendent's salary which, in view of the extra work to be done this year, was raised from $300 to ?400. After fixing the date of the next fair from Sept. 17 to 22, inclusive, the board adjourned to meet Feb. 22.
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Title | Indiana farmer, 1888, v. 23, no. 02 (Jan. 14) |
Purdue Identification Number | INFA2302 |
Date of Original | 1888 |
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Agriculture Farm management Horticulture Agricultural machinery |
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agriculture farm management horticulture agricultural machinery and equipment |
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Agriculture Farm management Horticulture Agricultural machinery |
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agriculture farm management horticulture agricultural machinery and equipment |
Genre | Periodical |
Call Number of Original | 630.5 In2 |
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Coverage | Indiana |
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Language | eng |
Collection Title | Indiana Farmer |
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Transcript | VOL. XXIII. INDIANAPOLIS, IND., SATURDAY, JAN. 14,1888 NO. 2 '. Annual Meeting of the STATE AND DELEGATE BOAEDS OP ., AGEIOULTUEE. President Seward's Address— Reports and * Discussions—Election of Officers. iThe Delegate Board of Agriculture met on Tuesday, the 3d, in 36th annual session. In the rooms set apart for the use of the Board in tho new State House. The handsome audience room was well filled at the afternoon session by delegates and others, to listen to the address of the president of the Board, Governor Gray and Mayor Denny of this city. PRESIDENT SEWARD'S ADDRESS. The president congratulated the Board upon the elegant apartments assigned to them, and specially fitted up for their use. The Board never had better advantages for doing its work, the value of which was apparent. Duringthepast year, however, several disappointments in not receiving the recognition due them by the Legislature in the matter of appropriations had been experienced. Indiana is so far behind other States in this respect, that the State Board was compelled to depend upon its gate receipts to pay the expenses of Its exhibits. He thought the time would come when the State will so far assist the fair that the price of admission can be. placed at a nominal rate. Under the present circumstances expenses cannot be paid on a price less than that now asked for admission. Referring to the enlarged fair grounds, he thought that the question of location was' definitely and satisfactorily settled, and the Board hoped to make all necessary improvements, which it could not do last fall because it had no funds for that purpose. While there was promise that transportation facilities for passengers to the grounds would be improved in two projected lines of cable cars, ho did not think the connection with steam cars would be improved, for the right of way cannot be obtained. However, shipping facilities are so great, and the distance to the roads is so short, but little inconvenience is experienced by exhibitors in driving their stock to the grounds. Under the provisions of the Hatch" bill, recently made a law, he said Indiana will receive $15,000 for the purpose of assisting in maintaining an experimental farm department in an agricultural college. This will be a potent and desired addition to the State's educational system. The need of larger fair grounds caused the Board to purchase twenty acres ad joining the north of the fair grounds, but the lack of money prevented them being improved as had been the intention. The improvements were to consist of a mile race track, new stabling, sheds and the like. Tbe expenditures of this year will completely exhaust the money of the Board, so that nothing will be left to make these improvements. The indebtedness of the Board, increased by the purchase of this ground at a cost of §10,000, is too great to be enlarged, although it is probable that this last debt contracted will be met by action of the Legislature next year. In conclusion the president made appropriate reference to the Woman's Board, which he said, had been an important factor in the success of the fairs duriDg several years. \ THE GOVERNOR'S REMARKS. Governor Gray, who next spoke briefly, told the convention that the agricultural interest underlies all prosperity, and that every other interest^moves with it. The country where the soil is under high cultivation will be high in manufactures and all other industries. He was proud of the position of Indiana, which was not only a great grain-producing, but a stock-breeding State, second to none, and all these results were entirely due to the work and intelligence of the farmers. He regretted that thejlast General Assembly did not do for the agricultural interest what they had demanded, but in the absence of legislation he had done all that he could to protect them. He spoke of his proclamation in regard to the entry of the diseased cattle into the State at a time when an epidemic was threatened. This proclamation he was glad to say was recognized by other States. He favored the appropriation of an annual sum that would enable the Board to pay its indebtedness. This out of the way,the Board could do much more in keeping Indiana in the front rank of agricultural States. He closed by wishing all the delegates and their families a bright and happy New Year. MAYOR DENNY'S ADDRESS. After welcoming the delegates to the city, Mayor Denny said that no other interest than that of agriculture deserved better consideration. Indiana is a manufacturing as well as an agricultural State, but the latter underlies all the prosperity which enabled it to add $200,000,000 last year from farm and §150,000,000 from man ufactured products. Success for the State Board of Agriculture meant success for Indianapolis, but in one thing he thought the board would err. He believed, better results would be obtained by purchasing grounds nearer tho railroads. With tho coming in of expositions in large cities it was said that fairs had hadTuelr" day, but they remained popular. He had requested the merchants and manufacturers last fall to give their employes one day at the fair, and would do so again. secretary's report. The report of Secretary Alex. Heron showed as total Receipts for the year $12,779.03 General Expenses, (Including {9,728.50 paid for premiums) 32,955.'.3 Leaving balanoe on hand ^9,824.70 THE REPORT OF TREASURER, Sylvester Johnson, corresponded with this,except as to a certain amount in notes, which the secretary held as cash, while he deducted them from the actual cash on hand. THE LADIES' DEPARTMENT. Mrs. A. M. Noe, of the ladies' department of the fair, reported that its success last year was remarkable, and showed the necessity for additional room for the display of women's work. The ladies met later in the day and elected officers as follows: President, Mrs. A. M. Noe; vice-president, Miss Mary R. Heron; secretary, Mrs. Hattie L. Seward; executive committee, Mesdames Shideler, Swift, Hawkins and Taylor. superintendent's report. Charles E. Merrifiold, superintendent of the grounds, gave a detailed report of the improvements made last September, and of those in contemplation. Of the latter the new race track is to be placed in the northeast corner of the twenty acres added to the grounds, and around it will be planted a double row of trees, with an infield of grass. A new amphitheater, accommodating one-half more people than the present ono, is to be erected, and a new power hall is to be built. A system of horse-racks and barns is to be constructed. ■ . After appointing the usual committees the meeting adjourned till the next day. At the morning session on the second day,R. M. Lockhart, presented a report on the subject of holding farmers' institutes giving some interesting statements relative to the success of such institutes in Wisconsin and Ohio, and urging that the Board arrange for holding one institute in each county in the State during the present winter. He stated the object to be the dissemination of information in all brachea of agriculture among the farmers' of the State by regular meetings of county or district organizations, in which addresses on agricultural topics will be made and an interchange of ideas and experience will occur. A lengthy discussion fbllowed, directed chiefly to the practicability of forming and maintaining the organization and obtaining the requisite assistance from the Legislature. A resolution was at length adapted instructing the State Board to provide for a series of institutes, one in each district, during the cqming year. We regard this as an important enterprise and one which all farmers should endorse and encourage. If farmers take the proper interest in the institutes that may be held under the auspices of the Board there is but little doubt that the next Legislature may be persuaded to appropriate a sum sufficient to defray the expense of conducting them in the future, as is the case in Wisconsin and Ohio. If the farmers are indifferent, and do not attend the meetings it will be in vain to ask for an appropriation. Application was made by our agent at Anderson to have the first institute held at that place. So the ball is started. Who wants the next? THE PI.EUKO ri'KBMOXIA HILL. Tho following resolution was adopted: Whereas, The danger to the cattle industry of this country from contagious pleuro-pneumonia is so great and imminent as to . tho-eaU-for-the most sweeping and thorough means of eradication; and I Whereas, The bill recently introduced in the Senate by Senator Palmer and indorsed by the Consolidated Cattle Growers' Association of America, is the only adequate measure ever devised for the swift and sure stamping out of this insidious disease: therefore, Resolved, That the Indiana Delegate and State Board of Agriculture indorses ttois bill, and earnestly request the Indiana delegation in Congress to give It heartv support. At the afternoon session a resolution was adopted urging the Legislature to make a more liberal provision for the purchase of agricultural books for the State Library. THE STATE FAIR GROUNDS. The committee on the Mayor's address reported, expressing approval of his re- marks,except as to a change of the State Pair Grounds. As to this, they reported the purchase of the additional twenty acres as judicious, and recommended that the present location be retained. The report was unanimously adopted. The committee gave no reason for their recommendation, and only a single remark was made upon the subject, and this was by Mr. McDonald of Whitley Co., in which he said in a very positive way, as though stating what should not be disputed, that he knew the sentiment of the people on the subject, and that was that the State Fair should remain where it was. The board had evidently made up its mind on the subject, and discussion of the question would have been a waste of time. We have a word on the subject elsewhere. ELECTION OF OFFICERS. There was much electioneering among the members of the Board whose terms had expired, and the candidates for their places, but as usual it was found much easier for the Ins to retain their seats than for the Outs to oust theia. Only three new men succeeded in forcing an entrance to the charmed circle. These are Gerhardt Reiter, of Knox Co., in place of Samuel Hargrave, who was not a candidate, V. K. Officer, of Jefferson, in place of Greer.who was not present to contest, and J. A. Mc- Clung, of Fulton, in place of L. B. Custer, who has been a member for eight years'. The other members, whose terms expired, were re-elected, mostly with but little if any opposition. EXPERT JUDGES. The subject of selecting expert judges at the fairs was then brought forward, and the discussion was opened by Robt. Mitchell, who favored selecting but one judge rather than three judges. He was decidedly against the picked up committees, which were generally incompetent, while upon their decision depended the reputation of cattle breeders. Ignorance and downright dishonesty prevailed in many of these committees. The one- judge system was expensive, but the returns warranted the outlay. Several other membprs spoke upon the question, and in conclusion a resolution advising the State Board to adopt the expert judge system at the next State fair was adopted. At the meeting next morning it was resolved to request the county associations to furnish the secretary of the State Board with the names of persons competent to act as judges at fairs. Following this was a discussion led by R. M. Lockhart,' on "What can we do to assist in promoting and making our fairs more successful?" On this subject there was a variety of opinions, but no definite policy was shaped other than to do the best that is practicable. HOW TO GET RID OF WEEDS, was the subject started by Mr. Davidson, in some interesting practical remarks, principally on the iron weed, white top, etc., these he said can be destroyed by early and continuous cutting. He had not much faith in the sheep remedy, advocated by Mr. Dungan and others, who claimed that their pastures were clear of weeds on account.of keeping flocks of sheep upon them. Colonel Blanche's plan was to kill weeds by mowing them before the seeds became ripe. He also thought that sheep were useful in effecting the same result. Mr. Harshbarger oftMontgomery county gave his experience, which was quite valuable. His plan for killing out foxtail and ragweed was by breaking the ground as early as possible. One speaker said that Canada thistles can be destroyed by putting salt on them. The general expression of opinion favored sheep and mowing as tho best means of extermination. On the next question, "Is Deep Plowing better than Shallow, without Exception?" there was a general unanimity that it is. The president appointed Pielding Beel- er to act as a representative of the Board in an effort to secure bettor support from the next Legislature for the State library. . The Delegate Board adjourned at noon and in the afternoon THE NEW STATE BOARD assembled for organization, which was effected by the election of the following officers for the ensuing year: President—Jasper N. Davidson, of Whitesville. Vice-president—W. A. Banks, Door Village. Secretary-Alex. Heron, Indianapolis. Treasurer—Sylvester Johnson, Marion county. ; General Superintendent—R. M. Lockhart, Waterloo. ' Executive Committee—W. B. Seward Bloomington; E. H. Peed, New Castle- Willis Blanche, Kokomo, and Robert Mitchell, Princeton. Messrs. R. M. Lockhart, J. Q. A. Sieg and V. K. Officer were appointed a com- m-ttee to look after the Farmers' Institutes throughout the State. It was decided that the salaries of officers and the per diem of members of the Board should remain the same, with the exception of the general superintendent's salary which, in view of the extra work to be done this year, was raised from $300 to ?400. After fixing the date of the next fair from Sept. 17 to 22, inclusive, the board adjourned to meet Feb. 22. |
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