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VOL. XXIX. INDIANAPOLIS, IND. JAN., 13, 1894. NO.2. _im ~motU. ' The Boston Commercial Bulletin has obtained statistics and returns from all sections of the United States, which show that 1893 produced the greatest number of pounds of wool yet made in this country Jn any one year, viz., 364,156,666 pounds, as against the previous largest in 1883, of 5537,500,000 pounds. It also shows that there was an increase of the slaughter of sheep in 1893 of 40 per cent. The fall of prices on wool-since last March has been one-third. ] The annual meeting of the Dorset Horn sheep breeders' association was held in New York a few days ago, with 65 members present. The sheep recorded number 4,157. Mr. T. S. Cooper, Coopersburg, Pa., was elected president, and M. A. Cooper, Washington, Pa., re-elected secretary and treasurer. A Dorset lamb was served at the annual banquet, and W. E. Kimsey, of Angola, Indiana was among those delivering addresses. Mr. K., is a prominent breeder of the Dorsets. \ DELAINE "WOOL ASSOCIATION. i A new sheepibreeders' association has just been organized in Noble county, Ind. The leading movers in it are Geo. Huntsman, John H. Ward, U. C. Brouse, John -Melvin and other weathy sheep breeders. jTheyhave formed an organization to be -(known as tho Indiana National Dickinson "' Delaine Wool, Mutton and Merino Sheep sj Breeders'Association. The purpose of it '' is to further develop the industry and to register the pedigrees of the shoep. Noble county breeders have secured every prize at the county and district fairs in that part t>f the country, and have taken lirst and iecond prizes at the world's fair. The latter was the main cause for forming the association. Officers were elected and the ijew organization starts off with good promise of sucdess. We hope soon to have from the secretary of the new association an article on the Delaine breed and proposed scope of the new organization. X. r^________________T-_--------_-__^^"~! THE SHEEP AND WOOL GBOWEHS' AN f NTJAL MEETING. The annual meeting of this association wtbs held at the State House in this city last week, and was well attended. Great interest was shown in the future outlook for this industry, in view, of what is going on at Washington. The president, J. F. Tomlinson, of Fairland, had been prostrated with sickness, but partially recovered was present, and opened the meeting with an address, among other things he said: ;. "Shall we continue to raise sheep? This is the question in the minds of sheep farmers at the present time. Perhaps the prices of sheep and lamb?, have declined in the principal markets 33 per cent in the 'last two years, and 25 per cent in the last year. The price of wool has also de- i clined, especially on fine wool grades. Many sheep raisers have fallen into a panic. Many have reduced their herds,and my opinion is that one-half the farmera in Indiana have sold their flocks. There is a stagnation of the wool Industry. From ^1882 to 1892 the Australian wool product ■increased from 993,000 to 1,750,000 bales, .-while the prices fell $80 to $60.50 per bale, iwith the prospect of a still further de- j crease. The recent drouth and other em- \ barrassinents have caused an unloading of j the farmers on the market. The receipts {of sheep at Chicago in 11 months have .been 2,804,747 head, but in 1893 this number it is thought will reach 3,050,000. In 1893 about 1,000,000 more sheep were handled at Chicago than in 1892." " President Tomlinson further urged that the sheep industry is bound to be cared for as other great interests are, and there fore farmers should not sell their flocks, but hold on to them and continue to improve them. Other addresses on various topics were made, some of which we hope to publish soon, among them an able one by J. A. Mount of Montgomery county, on the future outlook of husbandry. Among other things Mr. Mount said: "In the National Congress measures are now pending, upon the decision of which, in a large degree depends the future profit of wool growing in this country. The Wilson bill now pending proposes to open our markets to the free importation of foreign wools Take from this industry the 1,020,000 flock masters; take the $400,000,000 invested|in flocks, grazing lands, barns, etc:, turn the attention of these flock masters, and utilize this capital in growing more grain, cattle, horses, etc., and to the already low prices you will add increased stagnation. The supply of these products is now in ex cess of the demand in all the markets of the world. Hence every farmer in the land will feel the ruinous effect of any law that cripples or destroys sheep husbandry. "But the question is often asked, what have the farmers of the United States to fear from foreign wool growers? . "We answer emphatically, nothing, if conditions were equal. Give to our wool- growers what Great Britain gives to the Australian wool growers and we will ask no greater favor. Give us free land and exemption from taxation and we will become exporters of wool. This country cannot give us free land; it cannot exempt our flocks from taxation. It can, however, and every consideration of economic wisdom and justice demands that the present system of protection should be maintained. "The results attending the fostering care of sheep husbandry in Australia have been marvelous. In 1860 but 13,000,000 sheep increased to 119,924,962 in 1891. (See page 103, Consular Keport.) The increase of the last 11 years equals the aggregate of our Hocks at this time. Those who argue that wool was higher in price prior to 1S60 than in recent years will find the reason in the wonderful increase in the world's number of sheep and product of wool. The world's production of wool in 1860 was 950,000,000 pounds, increased, in 1891, to 2,450,773,600 pounds. "South American wool growers are afforded conditions for cheap production of w-o-1 fir superior to that offered our farmers in this county, and with flocks aggregating nearly double our own, and exporting near 400,000,000 pounds of wool annually, is another factor potent lor evil if wool is admitted free. "The increase in the number of sheep in the United States from 1850 to I860, a period of low tariff, was from 21,700,000 to 22,000,000, or less than one-fifth of 1 per cent per annum. The increase during 10 years of high tariff, from 1870 to 1880, was from 28,500,000 to 42,400,000, an increase of 45 por cent, or 4J4 per cent annually. The increase in the clip of wool for the same period was even more marked, being from 103,000,000 pounds to 264,000,000 pounds. "Under the tariff law of 1890 sheep husbandry has taken a new impetus, and 1892 showed a gain of 2,335,188 sheep. "In 1S60 there were 1,263 woolen mills in the United States, with a capacity of $30,- 922,654, consuming S3,60S,468 pounds of wool, paying in wages to 43,738 employes $10,153,938, and yielding a product of $65,- 596 361. In 1880 factories had increased to 2,689, with a capital of $159,091,869, paying in wages to 161,575 employes $47,389,087, with an annual product of $267,252,913, Factories more than doubled; capital increased more than five-fold, giving employment to four times as many^hands, with an annual product * J "" than $200,000,000. "I have dealt at length with the economic side of this subject. I have endeavored to present the environments at home and the conditions abroad that have to do with the wool interests of our country. It is not necessary to acquaint the intelligent sheep husbandman with these facts and the trend of the sheep interest. Prices of wool, the saorifice of Hocks, sounds the note of alarm. .The pendulum is now swinging to the reverse side of this industry. The momentum that will be acquired in the extreme reverse sweep will rebound in its favor. I predict that in less than five years prosperity will again return to the flock masters. The farmer who sells his flock at ruinous prices will be in the market as purchaser when the pendulum has vibrated to the other extreme. The American people possess too much wisdom and patriotism to see the destruction of this great agricultural industry. The intelligent farmer realizes that to secure the best results in farming, sheep husbandry is indispensable. The consumption of wool in the United States in 1840 was but 76,796,130 pounds, or four and one-halt pounds per capita. In 1890, 548,398,374 pounds, or nine pounds per capita. The consumption of mutton per capita has increased at a far greater ratio. We now consume over 12,000,000 sheep annually. It would require near 100,000,000 sheep to supply the demands of our market for woolen wares, eto. We should have on our Indiana farms 4,000,- 000 sheep instead of le.s than one-third that number. Our farms, as a result, would be richer, more inviting in appearance, and the profits would be increased. 1 shall continue to grow sheep, combining wool and mutton. If legislation is adverse I shall endeavor to meet the adversity with more intense determination to succeed, inspired with the belief that no policy adverse to this great industry can long survive in this country. The following resolutions were passed by the association unanimously: "Whereas, A tariff bill has beon introduced in Congress, known as the Wilson bill, which grossly discriminates against the farming interests by placing on the free list 29 of the finished products of the farm, which 29 articles are now protected by fair and equitable duties, and also making a large reduction in the duties, now properly assessed, on 21 other finished products of the farm; therefore, be it "llesolved, That we denounce said Wilson bill as unjust, unwise and uncalled for, and we invite farmers everywhere, from Maine to California, to ~oin us in denouncing said Wilson bill, and, regardless of former party affiliations to join us in pledging ourselves to vote against any man who shall vote for or favor the Wilson bill or any similar measure. "Resolved, Tbat a copy of these resolutions be sent to each of our Senators and Representatives in Congress." The following officers were elected by the Wool-Growers: President—J. F. Tomlinson, Fairland. "Vice-president—C. F. Darnell, Indianapolis. Secretary—J. W. Robe, Greencastle. Treasurer—J. L. Thompson, Marion. upon our Congressmen and Senators to oppose said bill. Mr. I. N. Cotton said: "Our whole structure of political and social economy rests upon the prosperity of the farmers. When the farming interests of our country are prosperous the whole is prosperous to the same degree; but on the other hand, smite the farmer with poverty and it is immediately felt throughout the entire land. Every industry, every home every individual feels the blow that takes from the farmer his prcduce at a price that is not adequate for the labor involved in its production." increased more INDIANA AGBICULTUBAL AND BBEED- EBS' ASSOCIATION. Last week during the several meetings of the agricultural and breeders' associations, a jointsession of them all was called, at which Hon. Calvin Cowgill, of Wabash county presided. After several addresses the following resolutions were unanimously adopted: Whereas, It is proposed in the Wilson bill, now pending before Congress, to place on the free list 29 of the finished products of the farm which are now protected by equitable duties, and Whereas, The same bill gives many manufacturers 40 per cent protection, now, therefore be it Resolved, That we condemn the gross and unjust discrimination against the farming interests manifest in that bill, and we call Letter From Illinois. Editors Indiana Farmer: * The annual meeting of tho Illinois Sheep Breeders'Association held in Springfield, January 3, was not largely attendee., the meeting of the State Board of Agriculture in an adjacent hall, for the purpose of opening bids for the permanent location of the Illinois State Fair, proving a greater attraction to many. The following officers were elected: President—C. I. Pulliam, Chatham. Vice-president—W. T. Potts, Jacksonville. Secretary and treasurer—John G. Springer, Springfield. Executive Committee—Hon. David Gore, Carlinville; S. E Prather, Springfield; R. J. Stone, Stonington; Hairy Cass, B-Jflalo Hart. After a general discussion the following points seemed to be conceded: R*>ms under one year old should not be used because their offspring are nearly always weak. Yearlings will get as many and as stroDg lambs as older ones, if not required to serve loo many ewes. The best time to have lambs come is in January and February if prepared to take care of them, otherwise at a later period when the weather is milder. Lambs should be sent to market in Jnne and July, weighing about 70 pound?, and should bring about $6 each, though at present this price is not realized. Feed hay—second growth clover preferred—oil meal and bran, or hay, oats and ground corn will be found excellent. Unequal feeding will cause spots of good and bad wool; impure quarters and feeding too much corn will cause loss of wool. Rpgular and plenty of feed is required to make wool. "Free wool" advocates wero largely in the minorits*. The Illinois State Board of Agriculture opened bids at Springfield, January 3, for the permanent location of the State Fair. Bids were filed by the cities of SpriDgfield, Peoria, Bloomington and Decatur, all offering at least 109 acres of land, $50,000 in cash and other requirements of proposals for bids. The board will now visit the cities, inspect the sites offered and make their decision at a future day. Springfield seems in the lead, its offering being 154 acres of land, about 50 acres more than by tho other cities, and this to include the present Sangamon county grounds with buildings and improvamonts, with $50,000. The race track, one mile, one of the best in the United States is on these grounds. J. G. S. gwimc gcimt'lmcttt. INDIANA SWINE BBEEDEBS. The 17th annual meeting of this association was held here last week. Sixty good and tried breeders of swine assembled in the sgricultural rooms, State House on Thursday, Jan. 5th, for the discussion of topics pertaining to their particular business. Promptly at 10 o'clock President Cunningham of Loree, called the meeting to order and after the calling of the roll by Secretary Barnett of Logansport and the reading of the report by Mr. Harvey, of Continued, on van* S.
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Transcript | VOL. XXIX. INDIANAPOLIS, IND. JAN., 13, 1894. NO.2. _im ~motU. ' The Boston Commercial Bulletin has obtained statistics and returns from all sections of the United States, which show that 1893 produced the greatest number of pounds of wool yet made in this country Jn any one year, viz., 364,156,666 pounds, as against the previous largest in 1883, of 5537,500,000 pounds. It also shows that there was an increase of the slaughter of sheep in 1893 of 40 per cent. The fall of prices on wool-since last March has been one-third. ] The annual meeting of the Dorset Horn sheep breeders' association was held in New York a few days ago, with 65 members present. The sheep recorded number 4,157. Mr. T. S. Cooper, Coopersburg, Pa., was elected president, and M. A. Cooper, Washington, Pa., re-elected secretary and treasurer. A Dorset lamb was served at the annual banquet, and W. E. Kimsey, of Angola, Indiana was among those delivering addresses. Mr. K., is a prominent breeder of the Dorsets. \ DELAINE "WOOL ASSOCIATION. i A new sheepibreeders' association has just been organized in Noble county, Ind. The leading movers in it are Geo. Huntsman, John H. Ward, U. C. Brouse, John -Melvin and other weathy sheep breeders. jTheyhave formed an organization to be -(known as tho Indiana National Dickinson "' Delaine Wool, Mutton and Merino Sheep sj Breeders'Association. The purpose of it '' is to further develop the industry and to register the pedigrees of the shoep. Noble county breeders have secured every prize at the county and district fairs in that part t>f the country, and have taken lirst and iecond prizes at the world's fair. The latter was the main cause for forming the association. Officers were elected and the ijew organization starts off with good promise of sucdess. We hope soon to have from the secretary of the new association an article on the Delaine breed and proposed scope of the new organization. X. r^________________T-_--------_-__^^"~! THE SHEEP AND WOOL GBOWEHS' AN f NTJAL MEETING. The annual meeting of this association wtbs held at the State House in this city last week, and was well attended. Great interest was shown in the future outlook for this industry, in view, of what is going on at Washington. The president, J. F. Tomlinson, of Fairland, had been prostrated with sickness, but partially recovered was present, and opened the meeting with an address, among other things he said: ;. "Shall we continue to raise sheep? This is the question in the minds of sheep farmers at the present time. Perhaps the prices of sheep and lamb?, have declined in the principal markets 33 per cent in the 'last two years, and 25 per cent in the last year. The price of wool has also de- i clined, especially on fine wool grades. Many sheep raisers have fallen into a panic. Many have reduced their herds,and my opinion is that one-half the farmera in Indiana have sold their flocks. There is a stagnation of the wool Industry. From ^1882 to 1892 the Australian wool product ■increased from 993,000 to 1,750,000 bales, .-while the prices fell $80 to $60.50 per bale, iwith the prospect of a still further de- j crease. The recent drouth and other em- \ barrassinents have caused an unloading of j the farmers on the market. The receipts {of sheep at Chicago in 11 months have .been 2,804,747 head, but in 1893 this number it is thought will reach 3,050,000. In 1893 about 1,000,000 more sheep were handled at Chicago than in 1892." " President Tomlinson further urged that the sheep industry is bound to be cared for as other great interests are, and there fore farmers should not sell their flocks, but hold on to them and continue to improve them. Other addresses on various topics were made, some of which we hope to publish soon, among them an able one by J. A. Mount of Montgomery county, on the future outlook of husbandry. Among other things Mr. Mount said: "In the National Congress measures are now pending, upon the decision of which, in a large degree depends the future profit of wool growing in this country. The Wilson bill now pending proposes to open our markets to the free importation of foreign wools Take from this industry the 1,020,000 flock masters; take the $400,000,000 invested|in flocks, grazing lands, barns, etc:, turn the attention of these flock masters, and utilize this capital in growing more grain, cattle, horses, etc., and to the already low prices you will add increased stagnation. The supply of these products is now in ex cess of the demand in all the markets of the world. Hence every farmer in the land will feel the ruinous effect of any law that cripples or destroys sheep husbandry. "But the question is often asked, what have the farmers of the United States to fear from foreign wool growers? . "We answer emphatically, nothing, if conditions were equal. Give to our wool- growers what Great Britain gives to the Australian wool growers and we will ask no greater favor. Give us free land and exemption from taxation and we will become exporters of wool. This country cannot give us free land; it cannot exempt our flocks from taxation. It can, however, and every consideration of economic wisdom and justice demands that the present system of protection should be maintained. "The results attending the fostering care of sheep husbandry in Australia have been marvelous. In 1860 but 13,000,000 sheep increased to 119,924,962 in 1891. (See page 103, Consular Keport.) The increase of the last 11 years equals the aggregate of our Hocks at this time. Those who argue that wool was higher in price prior to 1S60 than in recent years will find the reason in the wonderful increase in the world's number of sheep and product of wool. The world's production of wool in 1860 was 950,000,000 pounds, increased, in 1891, to 2,450,773,600 pounds. "South American wool growers are afforded conditions for cheap production of w-o-1 fir superior to that offered our farmers in this county, and with flocks aggregating nearly double our own, and exporting near 400,000,000 pounds of wool annually, is another factor potent lor evil if wool is admitted free. "The increase in the number of sheep in the United States from 1850 to I860, a period of low tariff, was from 21,700,000 to 22,000,000, or less than one-fifth of 1 per cent per annum. The increase during 10 years of high tariff, from 1870 to 1880, was from 28,500,000 to 42,400,000, an increase of 45 por cent, or 4J4 per cent annually. The increase in the clip of wool for the same period was even more marked, being from 103,000,000 pounds to 264,000,000 pounds. "Under the tariff law of 1890 sheep husbandry has taken a new impetus, and 1892 showed a gain of 2,335,188 sheep. "In 1S60 there were 1,263 woolen mills in the United States, with a capacity of $30,- 922,654, consuming S3,60S,468 pounds of wool, paying in wages to 43,738 employes $10,153,938, and yielding a product of $65,- 596 361. In 1880 factories had increased to 2,689, with a capital of $159,091,869, paying in wages to 161,575 employes $47,389,087, with an annual product of $267,252,913, Factories more than doubled; capital increased more than five-fold, giving employment to four times as many^hands, with an annual product * J "" than $200,000,000. "I have dealt at length with the economic side of this subject. I have endeavored to present the environments at home and the conditions abroad that have to do with the wool interests of our country. It is not necessary to acquaint the intelligent sheep husbandman with these facts and the trend of the sheep interest. Prices of wool, the saorifice of Hocks, sounds the note of alarm. .The pendulum is now swinging to the reverse side of this industry. The momentum that will be acquired in the extreme reverse sweep will rebound in its favor. I predict that in less than five years prosperity will again return to the flock masters. The farmer who sells his flock at ruinous prices will be in the market as purchaser when the pendulum has vibrated to the other extreme. The American people possess too much wisdom and patriotism to see the destruction of this great agricultural industry. The intelligent farmer realizes that to secure the best results in farming, sheep husbandry is indispensable. The consumption of wool in the United States in 1840 was but 76,796,130 pounds, or four and one-halt pounds per capita. In 1890, 548,398,374 pounds, or nine pounds per capita. The consumption of mutton per capita has increased at a far greater ratio. We now consume over 12,000,000 sheep annually. It would require near 100,000,000 sheep to supply the demands of our market for woolen wares, eto. We should have on our Indiana farms 4,000,- 000 sheep instead of le.s than one-third that number. Our farms, as a result, would be richer, more inviting in appearance, and the profits would be increased. 1 shall continue to grow sheep, combining wool and mutton. If legislation is adverse I shall endeavor to meet the adversity with more intense determination to succeed, inspired with the belief that no policy adverse to this great industry can long survive in this country. The following resolutions were passed by the association unanimously: "Whereas, A tariff bill has beon introduced in Congress, known as the Wilson bill, which grossly discriminates against the farming interests by placing on the free list 29 of the finished products of the farm, which 29 articles are now protected by fair and equitable duties, and also making a large reduction in the duties, now properly assessed, on 21 other finished products of the farm; therefore, be it "llesolved, That we denounce said Wilson bill as unjust, unwise and uncalled for, and we invite farmers everywhere, from Maine to California, to ~oin us in denouncing said Wilson bill, and, regardless of former party affiliations to join us in pledging ourselves to vote against any man who shall vote for or favor the Wilson bill or any similar measure. "Resolved, Tbat a copy of these resolutions be sent to each of our Senators and Representatives in Congress." The following officers were elected by the Wool-Growers: President—J. F. Tomlinson, Fairland. "Vice-president—C. F. Darnell, Indianapolis. Secretary—J. W. Robe, Greencastle. Treasurer—J. L. Thompson, Marion. upon our Congressmen and Senators to oppose said bill. Mr. I. N. Cotton said: "Our whole structure of political and social economy rests upon the prosperity of the farmers. When the farming interests of our country are prosperous the whole is prosperous to the same degree; but on the other hand, smite the farmer with poverty and it is immediately felt throughout the entire land. Every industry, every home every individual feels the blow that takes from the farmer his prcduce at a price that is not adequate for the labor involved in its production." increased more INDIANA AGBICULTUBAL AND BBEED- EBS' ASSOCIATION. Last week during the several meetings of the agricultural and breeders' associations, a jointsession of them all was called, at which Hon. Calvin Cowgill, of Wabash county presided. After several addresses the following resolutions were unanimously adopted: Whereas, It is proposed in the Wilson bill, now pending before Congress, to place on the free list 29 of the finished products of the farm which are now protected by equitable duties, and Whereas, The same bill gives many manufacturers 40 per cent protection, now, therefore be it Resolved, That we condemn the gross and unjust discrimination against the farming interests manifest in that bill, and we call Letter From Illinois. Editors Indiana Farmer: * The annual meeting of tho Illinois Sheep Breeders'Association held in Springfield, January 3, was not largely attendee., the meeting of the State Board of Agriculture in an adjacent hall, for the purpose of opening bids for the permanent location of the Illinois State Fair, proving a greater attraction to many. The following officers were elected: President—C. I. Pulliam, Chatham. Vice-president—W. T. Potts, Jacksonville. Secretary and treasurer—John G. Springer, Springfield. Executive Committee—Hon. David Gore, Carlinville; S. E Prather, Springfield; R. J. Stone, Stonington; Hairy Cass, B-Jflalo Hart. After a general discussion the following points seemed to be conceded: R*>ms under one year old should not be used because their offspring are nearly always weak. Yearlings will get as many and as stroDg lambs as older ones, if not required to serve loo many ewes. The best time to have lambs come is in January and February if prepared to take care of them, otherwise at a later period when the weather is milder. Lambs should be sent to market in Jnne and July, weighing about 70 pound?, and should bring about $6 each, though at present this price is not realized. Feed hay—second growth clover preferred—oil meal and bran, or hay, oats and ground corn will be found excellent. Unequal feeding will cause spots of good and bad wool; impure quarters and feeding too much corn will cause loss of wool. Rpgular and plenty of feed is required to make wool. "Free wool" advocates wero largely in the minorits*. The Illinois State Board of Agriculture opened bids at Springfield, January 3, for the permanent location of the State Fair. Bids were filed by the cities of SpriDgfield, Peoria, Bloomington and Decatur, all offering at least 109 acres of land, $50,000 in cash and other requirements of proposals for bids. The board will now visit the cities, inspect the sites offered and make their decision at a future day. Springfield seems in the lead, its offering being 154 acres of land, about 50 acres more than by tho other cities, and this to include the present Sangamon county grounds with buildings and improvamonts, with $50,000. The race track, one mile, one of the best in the United States is on these grounds. J. G. S. gwimc gcimt'lmcttt. INDIANA SWINE BBEEDEBS. The 17th annual meeting of this association was held here last week. Sixty good and tried breeders of swine assembled in the sgricultural rooms, State House on Thursday, Jan. 5th, for the discussion of topics pertaining to their particular business. Promptly at 10 o'clock President Cunningham of Loree, called the meeting to order and after the calling of the roll by Secretary Barnett of Logansport and the reading of the report by Mr. Harvey, of Continued, on van* S. |
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