The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1874-06-23


transactions.
COMMITTEE ON ESSAYS.
The following gentlemen, as a committee
on essays, were reported by Mr.. Z. L. Kemp,
of Baltimore; James Anderson, New York;
G.. Z. Morrow, Madison, Wis; A. A. Ken
nard, Baltimore; w. y. Golden, Coldweter,
Mich. James NJ. Gilbough, Philadelphia;
Colonel r. M. Littler, Davenport Iowa; III.
McCrsy, Kendallville, Indiana; /. C. Porick,
WausseoD, Ohio.
T. G. Mohler, of Balt;mare, could not see
any necessity for committee to award the
prizes for essays when the prizes were the
property of the president.
President Dake explained that the associa-
ton was formed principally for the purpose
OF getting those essays and publishing in
book form. III the association wished to
take the matter in hand, he (the presdent)
would turn over the enterprise to the asso-
citation; otherwise he would, in. conjunction
with the Hon. Y. A. willard, pay the prizes
for essays and publish them ia book form,
getting his money back in the profits from
the sale of his book.
The report was then adopted.
IL was suggested that the secretary be Or
dered to furnish the committee with copy
of each of the essays, and take away the
name so that the committee could not know
who the authors were.
The secretary said that it would be too
much work TO examine five hundred or six
hundred essays, and erase the name from
each one.
Mr.. A. Albro, of Chicago, moved that the
essays be turned over 10 the president, and
that he publish them on his own account,
and receive the profits as the reward of his
labors.
Several others had objections to turning
over the essays to the president. One gen.
tleman wanted to know if the ESSAYS would
be read to the convention?
The secretary said it would take week or
ten days to read them and if the convention
would stay, he moved that they be read.
DIR. Il. Il. Elliott, of Indianapolis, thought
the better plan would be to place the essays
at the disposal OF the president. so that they
might be pr blished and the useful knowi-
edge given to the world.
The essays were, on motion, turned oversto
Mr.. Dake, as his property.
A resolution on this subject was offered by
Mr.. f. l.. Kemp, as follows:
Resolved, That the association do most
heartily commend the enterprise and liber-
atty of our worthy president. Mr.. ID. W.
Dake, in Offering, upon his own responsible
ity, liberal schedule of premiums for es-
says upon butter productions; and that mas
much as there has Teen prompt response
to his offer; and large number OF valuable
essays have been prepared promising to add
greatly to the public information upon this
topic,
Resolved, That we request Mr.. Dake that
be will retain possession and direction of the
same until they are ready for publication.
Resolved, That the committee on essays
be instructed TO cooperate with Mr.. Dake in
securing proper examination of the essays
and award of premiums, and that their ac-
ton shall carry the full endorsement of this
association.
Adopted.
On motion a committee of three was ap-
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of Trade and Real Estate Exchange of In
dianapoljs for coUrtesies to this association.
Mr.. l.. G.. Mohler was appointed chairman
with power to appoint the other two mers-
bers
President Dake then announced that the
governor of the state of Indiana was in the
house. By rising vote Governor Hendricks
was invited to the platform.
The Governor stepped forward and was
received with cheers.
Governor Hendricks thanked the conven-
ton for the courtesy shown him, and said
"he thanked them on behalf of the state and
city for making indianapolis the place of
meeting" [Cheers.l
Gel. George Il. Morrow, of Madison, Wis
consin, was called upon to address the asso-
citation, to which he responded. His sub
jet was:
BUTTER.
ABSTRACT OF ADDRESS AT CONVENTION OF
APoLIs, JUNE Ills, BY G. Z. MORROW, OF
WESTERN FARMER, MADISON, WISCONSIN,.
Intelligent butter makers are at work at
this problem: To produce the largest guam
tity. of best quality, at least cost, and to sell
at the highest price.
We cannot hope 70 secure a solution which
will prove satisfactory to all, nor to secure
uniform practice. The greater the number
of individuals engaged in any calling the
greater the difficulty in securing uniformity
or excellence OF product. In this country
millions of men and women make butter.
working under very different circumstances,
and with widely varying intelligence. The
pr,:judices of the masses, the dIsinclipstion
to adopt new modes, work strongly against
A favorable season over large portion of
the country will add largely to the butter
product, aud reduction of price is inevita-
bic. Severe and long continued drouth in
the great dairy regions will largely reduce
the product and increase the prices although
not necessarily the profits. Unusual profits
from cheese production or other branches of
farming may divert attention from butter
making so as to sensibly affect production |
and prices.
Ignorance is the greatest hindrance to uni !
versal excellence of the butter product, and |
the greatest helps will be found in increased |
information and increased interest leading
to the application OF all the information pos
sessed. Thisinformation must reach the in
which compose the mass.
Everything that will incite more thought
and more intelligent action. should be used
TO aid in this work.
Butter is made for the consumer, and the
producer will be wise if he heed, as far as
the wants and tastes of the con-
sumner, and he will learn much if be will
heed the lessons which the experience and
observation of the carrier and dealer have
taught them. The information needed is
not altogether "practical"-in the ordinary
meaning attached to the word. There is
need enough Of information which only the
true scientist can give.
Success best secures followers; the best in
,entive to the adoption OF any business plan
IS to show tina. it pays. Let it be proved and
illustrated in practice that improvements in
butter making secure large profits. and they 1
will be adopted.