The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1876-06-07
FLOODED BOVINE BREEDERS
IN STATE CONVENTION ASSEM-

BLED.
AN ORGANIZATION EXPECTED PAPERS
READ AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS TO AT
TEND THE OAKLAND SALE.
The fifth annua; convention Of the Indi-
diana Association of Short-Horn Breeders
met in the rooms of the Agricultural Sc
ciety In the state house yesterday morning
at about 10 O'Clock. There was fair at
tendance and lively IL terest manifested,
which showed itself In much brisk In
formal discussion among members be-
tore the convention was called
to order. Some time after the
to order by Vice President Lowder, PreAi-
dent Stevenson being absent, who
was glad to see so many pres
ent but hoped to see more In
the afternoon. Mr.. Thrasher suggested
that the reading of the minutes, as well as
OF all important papers, he postponed
until larger representation was present,
as several trains would bring delegates
early in the afternoon. Seer etary Msttb-
ews moved that the convention employ
-stenographer to report the proceedings,
The programme for the session al
ready pull lished in the Sentinel was then
read by the secretary. The secretary then
read the revised constitution, calling at
tention to the change from last year py
which the annual fee was changed from
one dollar to two dollars. The roll OF
members for last year was then read, and
the following enrolled their names as
MEMBERS FOR THE COMING YEAR:
W. W. Thrashe-. Groves Postofice, Rush
county; James Jackson, Rich Val
ley; L. Mcdaniel, Nashville; Thomas
m monS are sDcRs'' vi. W. Woodysrd.
Morristown; VIM. Grim, Andt rson; Chss.
Lowder, Plsinfield; Claude Matthews,
Clinton; Martin Gslliber, Mupcie; j. ii.
Farfow, Bsinbridge. On motion OF Mr..
Thrssher it was resolved that hereafter
the meetings of this association shall last
for two days and longer, if necessary. 1t
was stated that the purpose was to pre-
vent the appointment OF other agrlcul-
tural gatherings that would Interfere with
the session, as Meredith's stock sale does
this year. The secretary reported on the
matter OF securing reduced railroad fare,
from which il appeared that no practical
CONCESSIONS could be secured. The secre-
tary m ade explanation as to the postpone
ment of the meeting from last week to
this, in order to bring it in the same week
with Mr.. MeredIth's sale, and asked the
approval of the convention. Mr. Thrssher
was selected TO prepare motion approving
the action of the secretary, to be spread
upon the record at the proper time. The
president announced that their two
tine short-horn bulls rom Ken
lucky would be on exhibition in
the state house yard at about one O'clock
Mr. Tbrssher offered a resolution that it
be the duty OF the secretary OF this conveE-
tion to procure reduced railroad fare to
and from the convention. Adopted. On
molten the convention adjourned till 2
O'Clock.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
The convention came together promptly
at 2 O'Clock. and the business of reading es-
says was at once proceeded With.
W. Thrssher's essay on The Influence
of High Prices Paid for Short Horn Stock
upon Farmers" was first read. He took the
ground that fancy prices Tor stock have
been positive injury to the shoIt-horn
interest in combining their possession anG
use to q few rich men. Mr.. Matthews did
not agree with the essay altogether. He
thought the high prices paid were of use in
stimulating careful breeding. Mr.. Farrow,
of Putnam county, agreed with Mr..
Thrasher. Mr.. Meredith had never known
farmer to invest in cheap stock who did
not soon desire better. He said a
thing was worth what st would
bring in the market, and IL
cow would sell for $40, 900 she was worth
that. The great value Of short-horn cattle
lies 10 their milk producing qualities.
However, the enormous prices of short
horn stock arise from the scarcity of pure
animals. Mr.. Mcdaniel thought the best
stock was that which would make the
best beef on the same amount of feed. He
thought the stock of the cou ntry could be
greatly improved without exorbitsnt cost
by associsting pure bulls with common
cows at q low price-not more than SO
He thought owners of thoroughbred
bulls demanded too high prices for
service. He asserted that there was net
= a In. Lak
made in the price of animals or of service.
Mr.. Hayward thought ten dollars was
little enough for thoroughbred service. If
he should let his bull stand for three dol
lars, ne would soon have no bull and no
money. Mr. Lowder thought the point In
the essay, that farmers were prevented
from getting fine short-horns by the high
prices, was not we'll made. The number
of animals in the county Is limited, and
the demand for fine short-horn bulls ex-
ceeds the supply. He thought, however,
thst prices were often unneces-
sarily raised by combinations and
corners. Mr.. Meredith had no prejudice
against the plain bred short-horns, and
would advise any beginner to buy them.
They were 1.-The pioneers of short-horn civ
ilization." Mr.. Thrasher explained his
position, and said the injury he referred to
was TO the common farmers with small
capital who We're trying to introduce fine
stock. There are few men in the country
who could handle this stock, and be wished
they were fewer. Some of them had died
Lately, and ne wished they were all dead.
Whenever any man pays more than $500
or $1,000 tor an animal, he is
humbugged, and must humbug somebody
else 10 get even. Mr.. Nelson agreed with
the essay. Mr.. Craven, who was on the
programme for the next essay, was not
present. Mr.. Woodruff was also apssnt,
l.. Mcdaniel, of Nashville, read the next
essay, on
THE MANAGEMENT OF COWS AT AND NEAR
CALvING. 81
His essay was the result OF his own ex-
perience. BE bad bred from grade cows for
many years, and thought be had lost for
time bv not a zhrlrt horns he hr;oar