VOL. XXVII
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INDIANAPOLIS, IND., JAN. 16,1892.
NO. 3
40IH AHHTJAL MEETIICO STAT^ BOARD
OF AOBICuLTUBK.
ATTHNDANCK OOOD,   IMPORTANT   RUSINl-SS,
ELECTION OF NEW MEMI1KHS, ETC.
The 40th annual meeting of the Irdlana
State and Delegate Hoard of Agriculture,
convened in annual session in the Agricultural rooms of theState House on Tuesday, January 5th, 18112. Tne attendance
waa very good and much Interest was
manifested in the meeting. l-.-paclally
was this the case, when the election of
eight new membera took place; the con-
testa were very spirited in several of the
districts, but the new members elected
seemed to be satisfactory to the delegates.
The meeting was called to order by
President W. A. Rinks, Tuesday morning
at 10 o'clock. Tbe minutes of previous
OiUed m.etlngs werere»d aad approved;
and the roll call of counties by Sec'y
Ii F. Bagley.
The President then appointed the following standing committees:
.   COMMITTEE ON CREDENTIALS.
J. Q. A. Seig and J. A.   McClung on the
part of  the  board.   Aaron  Jones, S II
Hargrove and Ed.   Kesslng on the part of
the delegate..
COMMITTEE ON FINANCE.
W. W. Berry and W. B. Seward on the
part of the board. Robt. Simonton, J. L,
Davis, and A. S. Hall on the part of the
-delegates.
*"~    cdMMrrTKjs* on fair grounds.
E. H. Peed and Lloyd S. Jones, on part
of board, Matt Brown, J. M. I_-_tta and
Frank DePugb, on part of  the  delegates.
' ,      COMMITTEE ON  PREMIUM  LIST.
Robt Mitchell and V. K. Officer, on pait
of board, and F. M. Rogers, O. M. Smith
and W. W. Loomis, on part of the delegates.
COMMITTEE ON   RULES AND    REGULATIONS
W. A. Maze and J. M. IS >f*g*<, on part ot
ths board, and Chas. Kimtuell, R. H
Woods and Folger Wils m, on part of the
delegates.
Upon motion, the board adjourned to
meet at 1:30 p. m.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
The convention was called to gether by
Robt. Mitchell, president pro tern, n-_.ll
call, after whlcn President Banks delivered his ar, nual addn s _:
president's address.
, Gentlemen of the Delegatc^State Board,
another year has passed and gone; the
year of 1891 will go down in hi. tory as the
most prosperous one the farmers cf Indiana have enjoyed, since the first settle
ment of the Sate, at the beginning of
the 19th century, seed time and harvest
has come and gone. And never before has
the farmers of onr State been so abun
dantly repaid for their arduous and intelligent labors ln preparing the s Ml. The
oveilliwing granaries and cribs attest
the fact that the;industrions farmers have
had their reward. By virtue of the laws
of the State of Indiana, creating tbe State
Board of Agriculture, we are again assembled In our annual meeting, to con-
aider the work that has been done ln the
year that has passed away, and to give
careful consideration to every question
that can or will have a tendency to advance the Interest of agriculture ln
thia State. In the commencement of our
work, it is to meet and proper that we
return thanks to the Divine Ruler of the
universe for the many blessings He has
tettowed upon us as a people daring the
past year; not only in the abundance of
crops and increase of our herds, but for
the general good hood health that He has
vouchsafed to the people   of the SUte.
As President of the State B >ard of Agriculture, it becomes my dtfty to present to
yon at this time, a brief review of the
•work done by tbe Board during the past
year, (then the President spoke about the
trouble had during the year with the
court after the Ust Legislature,  abolish
ed tbe old Board and their final
triumph in the court, sustaining the old
Board, and tbe reports circulated that
their would be no State fair held ln. 189)
Resuming he said: lam happy to-day to le
able to say that the Fair of 1S01 was never
excelled by any one previously held.
13 'ery department of the fair was filled to
overflowing. In the stock department,
many temporary stalls had to
be built to accommodate the
exhibitors. (He then spoke of
the notllce the minufacturiea uf reapers
Berved on the Board, stating they would
make no display, but to tbe surprise of
the Board, there was more machinery on
the grounds than ever before. Furthermore, tbe diflerent department superintendents would give you a detailed report) Rasumlnghe said: Kieplng constantly ln mind the idea of making a sale
of the old grounds at the earliest possible
moment, the Board decided not to spend
a dollar ln improvements, excopting what
was absolutely necessary ln order to hold
the fair. Tbe following comparative
statement of attendance for the last two
years may be of some value to you in
sbowing the increased interest in the fair
of 1891 over U390.
Sale of admission tickets 1890, f 15 731 47.
Entry fees, speed, $2,315.00, total, 18,'_46.47.
Sale of admission tickets 1891, 21 212 35.
Entry fees, speed, i3,0*>5.00- total, 24,267.35.
Net Increase of $6,020 88.
The Board has paid out during the following j ear:
On account of llt'gatlon ___.   .I.500.CO
On account of Schurmannote* _,    2,,r.Lll
On account of Morrow notes,.     2,07.(0
<ln account ol tbe I,.dlana_JoI.s b ink loan,. 6<<3_..2
On account of old claims, „     _,X7._<
Total.....;.,  «I_,17.,7>
He then reviewed the tale cf the old
grounds for $257,000, and the purchase of
the Voss farm lying two and a half miles
north-east of the present grounds.
Now that the Board has beon able to
secure such an eligible site for the State
fair, their can be no good reason given
why Bhe should not eater upon an era of
prosperity heretofore impossible to accomplish on account of the cramped condition of.the^grounds, and the lack of facilities for getting to and from the same.
There has been a demand for years from
the horsemen of the State for the construction ot a good mile race track to secure tbe attendance at our fairs, of the
very best* peed horses. I would recommend in its construction great pains
should be taken to make a speed track
tbat will not be excnlled by any
other ln this or any other State in the
Union.
In the construction of the many buildings tbat will be required for dift-jrent
purposes on the ground., I suggest that
tbey be built after the latest and best
styles ot modern architecture, always
keeping in mind that economy is a virtue
Tbe amount of land tbat has been acquired will enable the IJ.ard to introduce
many new features that will be a pleasure and amusement to many wh',
will visit tbe grounds during the
year.      I       would        also suggent
that 40 acres be ast apart for
a park or zoological garden and give the
city an interest in the same. And a por
tion of the grounds might with great profit to all be placed in control ot the State
horticulturists and florists to cultivate
and beautify. I would recommend that
all funds belonging to the board, not absolutely needed for fitting up the grounds
and construction of the necessary buildings be placed as a sinking f and to meet
anyimmergencles In the future. I would
auggest the propriety ot an immediate so
districting of tbe State, for representatives of tbe State in the Board. A number
of years haa elapsed since the btate was re-
districted, within that time  the popula
tion of tbe State bas largely increased and
hanges are demanded ot some of tbe districts as they are now constituted. (He
then spoke of the coming of the World's
fair, at Chicago, and the death of Wm.
Crim, an honored and co-worker of the
board tor many years.) When tbe program for this annual meeting was made
out the name of Indiana',- honored Governor, A P. Hovey, was plact d upon the
program for a short talk but It has.been
decreed otherwise.
Ood in his wisdom has seen fit to call
him from labor to rest. Never again
Bhall we be permitted to hear his voice ln
this chamber. He has gone as we will all
have to go sooner or later. The Hidden
and unexpected death of Gov. Hovey, ban
cast a gloom over the entire State. In his
death Indiana has.lostj one of her noblest
men.
In closing this my second year as Presi-
dent.of the Indiana State Board of Agriculture, I desire to return my thanks to
the members of the board and all officers
for the valuable assistance during the past
year.
At tho conclusion of this address, the
following committee was appointed on
president's address: J. M. B-gRS, W. R.
Seward, W. Waugh, Wm. L**ech and J.
M. McCartney. Pres. BanjiM, resuming
the chair, npon motion of Robt. Mitchell
the president appointed tbe following
committee to re.dlstilct the State. R. M
Lockhirt and J. M. Htnkey on behalf of
the board, and T. C. Pbelps, R. II. Woods
and Wm..Waugh, on behalf of the dele
gates. This motion was in accordance
with the reonmmendatlons^in tbe presi
dent's address.
secretary's report.
Sec. I/eon T. B*gley,£-.ubmitted tbe following report for 1891:
To the President and members of the
delegate State Boaid of Agriculture.
Gentlemen:—I  herewith   submit  the
Fortieth Annual Report, and financial ex
hibit of tbe biihlnebs of tbe B >ard, for  the
jear ending December 31st, 1801.
It is a source of gratification, to be able
to say tbat all claims against the State
11 >ard of Agriculture, have been provided
for, and'tbat tbe "old (Stale Board" stock
is now quoted at a premium.
The late fair was a decided success; the
entries were far in excess of those of
former years, and as will beccsn by an
examination of tbis report, tbe receipts
were larger than  for any  previous  fairs,
The premiums paid, 115,291.50, ls $2,250
in excess of last year.
The business of thn secretary's offlce
bas probably Increased to a greater extent,
than a casual glance would seem to Indicate; since ttie last report, this offlse has
sent out 4 000 letters, 3,500 postal cards,
and over 30,000 circulars, posters, etc,
2 600 money orders Issued, registered
and accounted for, 5 000 of the Annual
R -ports for 1890 were published, and are
nearly all sent out
With a new fair ground property
located, a flrst class mile track, aLd the
necessary bulldicga, properly constructed
and with a friendly assistance of the business interest of Indianapolis, togetuer
with the co-operation of the press of the
city and State, there is no reason why
Indiana shonld not have as good a fair as
any State in the Union.
This Board ls now a member of the
'•Western Fair Circuit Association," also
the American Trotting Associat.on, at an
annual oost of $60.
I cannot close this report, without a
proper acknowledgment to the officials of
the railroads and express companies, also
the press of the city and State, for the
kind words of encouragement, whose aid
Is Indispensable, for a successful undertaking of any kind.
In conclusion I desire to return my
grateful thanks to the President,  offlsers
and each Individual member ot this board
for the uniform klndnes and consideration
with which I have been treated by tbem,
thus lightening the labors of the oflice
and maklDg lt a pleasure to serve them as
secretary. I am also indebted to W. A.
Jones, my assistant, for his very (fll .lent
services, to Mrs. J. A. Colman, the very
efficient secretary of the Woman's Dspartment, and her able assistants who
labored so industriously to make tbe exhibit In their department such a success.
And on behalf of tbe board to extend our
grateful thanks to tbe Honorables D. P.
Krwin, Jno. B Conner, W. B. Holton and
Jas. A Wildman, members of the Board
of Trade committee, for their interest
manifested In the selection of the new
State Fair Ground..
Wishing all pre sont  a  prosperous  and
happy New Year of 1892,1 now submit
the financial exhibit
as follows:
Total receipts from all sources  _ .lS7,_ai.97
DISBURSEMENTS.
Oener-1 cash orders (current) redeemed....* 96,72'.a,
(Jeneral cash oiders (old » redeeme"        _>,.,.31
Premium cash orders (current) redeemed-   15.291.5
IVemlumc j»h'jrd-ra(j)ld)  iejeej.ed         5.60
Cash ln treasury dn kant) _...   .5,521.13.
RECEIPTS ITEMIZED.
On hand Jan. 1.1S91	
Prcc. e. s of Jobnson n*t ...
Proceeds of bank note..._.
•   113.
4C0.
J.917
SalaofSOcentt'ckets. _ |.8.788.
Sale of 25 cent tickets       873.
Saeof IS cent tlcae_s    l.sio.
Sale of It. U. coupon tlcktts      16.
Entry fees speed *• ..,058.
Kxh.bltors tickets      250
Stall re..t  «:   i.l is.
American Trotting Association....      52
Ground rents, prlv.leges, etc   4,11.1
tii7,j_».i*7
70
OO
.S3
— 4.AU.03
,0
50
S5
.75
— -l,"76.1rt
,'0
.75
00
.05
Oil. 7. noteto bank      us-i.oo
Oct. 23. State appropriation..-. lououor,
Dec. 22, sale of fair ground*  IU 7.0.01 102 6
DISBURSEMENTS ITEMIZED.
Members perdiem __ } 3 o."0. II
salaries _ _.  -_.92'.*'0
Prlutlj ganda4vertlslng —    l.W.15
Pos age and slatlotar/  375.03
Inrljlentals  2.« l.S'.»
Furniture and tools   -  Kti. ..SO
Insurance   -. 478.75
t*n,-eltled claim* former years 72,J,-7.SS
Hanking and Interest account   7.85(1..!
Vater reuis _. _.  10 ,t_0
Constructl,<n nd, I epalrs  7 ",.28
Krpense of exhibition - 4,(j7. ..4
Womans depart ment  4,12.70
Special attrac Ion    4k,.00
Order No. 29 ^unredeemed) „  8.(0
((-6.722.13
EXPENSE OF EXHIBITION.
Sprinkling gr uods * (M.oo
American Trotting Awotialton -. .V*.' 0
Hale keepers pa* roll __ „  2.1.75
Rlbb jni _. „ 77.2.
Reat of teuta, etc  101.7<»
Tel-phone _,   i .no
Ticket sellers  l-O.CO
Oas  j),75
Aes.stant superlntenden s,  police, ca- peu-
lera, laborers, »tc 1.471.08
Eipert Judges _  Mi. 15
Music   „    23- .■ o
Rebates on stall rent „  160.00
Straw and sawd st _. 331.75
Sweepstakes, etc _ ? ]0-_.v2
.Miscellaneous _ „ _. 131.«»
11,07-
PREMIUM AWARDS.
Cattle „ _ _. *.>,.-,-vi.,.i
Horses „  2__s"».o,i
Spead „ _ 4.-33.0)
Sheep      _ w.oo
Hoga  _   l,«57.((j
Poultry _    5U..0J
 812,172
Farm products  .   ssi.to
Horticultural     1W.0)
Floral       7)0.00
Geology       5 .00
.81
Wotnani department... 1.2*1.60
1JB8.0)
Old orders redeemed..
 1,261. •*<>
115,297.(10
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