New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-02-09
Prcsidenl-L. Bowen, chicago.


TreaSIr-G. stop, Aurora
Vice PrtsidcpiS-H. s. Dickerman III l.. S. Blake Wis;
II. X. Gardner, Mich; Geo A. Crawford, Kansas; J; C.
Gross. OHIO H. e seTne Ind Paris Gibson Mimi Jas
Fry, Call N j. Bussey Ca; A. Winerbottom, Colorado;
E4ccutirs Councii~H. r. Gardner. Mich; F. X. Ncho-
las H. r. j. Hargrayes, kyJ G. Meek Iowa; X street,
sebbs Ohio j. r. GoOdalc. Ill; r. l.. Chiffon, Ga. s. =
Horton, Ind
raj and Mechanical Society that the Association hold its
next exhibition their grounds next October, ac
cepted Exhibitors will have railroad tickets at half
fare and there wbe charge for freight Of goods for
exhibition.
The subjects Of discussion at the meeting were fol-
lows:
First The identity of interest of the woolgrower and
manufacturer. Second The proper handling Of the raw
What Constitutes nnmerchantabe wool Fourth: Means
FOR the increase of the growth OF wool ana
crn manufacturers and encouraging the grower OF the
same, and also improving the quality ana CONDITION on
upon foreign woods and upon the domestic grower.
subjects Practical 10 ManufaefuerS-first. Methods
materias and the best methods for securing largest
and best results The refom TGird Methods Of neutral
ling lime and minerals held in solution in water.
Maehmery.-New patents and improvements IN wooden
ma hnery reducing expense and improving the stand
ard quantity of work produced relating to the card
faei Slitil"'"'' VI '''''''e
Methods to be Considrred-For folding, packing, and
preparing goods market for convincing consumers
OF wooden goods the great advantage Of paronizng
the honest and wellmade goods of Western manufae-
ureTs in preference TO the goods made by Eastern man
ufaoturers of which hocks shoddy, ana the waste oil
proving styles of Wesern-made goods, and for meeting
the requirements OF consumers.
Also the advantages OF cash system IN the SAFE vi
Heipssuppy, demand, skilled help, wages &c.
The sentiment Of the meeting hearty and unani-
nous in favor Of the existing relations between the wool
.tt,r audi Nv inlu ed me
present system of duties and Protection The attention
Of the Government called 10 the frauds on the inn
portation OF Astrachanlohs a hair when there is in
them 80 per cent OF wool The fraud is mostly felt In the
western States large proportion Of these goods come
here Messrs Bowen, Stebbins, Morrison, jerks, and
others addressed the meeting upon the necessity of
national school for technical education in manufactures
and mechanics the value Of State bureaus for industrial
statistics &c. The following resolutions were unani-
mously passed:
Resolced That the interests Of the wool-grower and
manufacturer are identical since both are put branches
OF great industry each dependent ON The prosperity
Whereas II is impossible without some definite pan
TO obtain statistics which OF great value in regard to
the manufacturers and industries OF the several states
ResoIred That we hereby request the Legislature Of
Illinois, and those Of the other States in the limits Of our
Association, TO choose such agencies ana MAKE Slch az
may he necessary 10 obtain and publish
annually the statistics desired go
magazine, published In this city being ably con
ted and filed with valuable facts arguments, and
Illustrations of the important manufacturers, CONNER
cdl financial and industrial interests Of the country
RcSDired That there is great necessity for system OF
technical instruction in this country In the various
branches OF the mechanic arts and manufactures ana
that We request and authorize Mr. g. r. Stcbbns OF De
troit Mich to visit the Legislature Of Illinois and those
OF other states in the Northwest and address them
upon the importance OF national institution for tech
II zeal education In manufactures, &c.
Resolutions of thanks to the retiring Secretaries.
NJ ,ssrs. McAlster and Haley, were passed, and tho
meeting adjourned.