The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1878-05-24

Mr.. Fritz has since died Of his injuries. He
leaves a wife and four children.
The Farmers and Wool Growers Convention
met in the Court House as per announcement
with Lyman Tuttle as chairman. A. {. Glidden
was appointed secretary
The following named gentlemen we're Sc
lected to report series of resolutions for the
afternoon session: n. NJ. Pugsley, o. p Nor
ton, j. j. Woodman. VIM. Markillie. T. Il.
Harrison. A. c. Ghdden, f. Durkee. Asa Gro
foot. A. Jones, and ID. X. Xix
Adjourned until one o'clock, D. ~
Convention called to order by the chairman
at 80 The following report OF the committee
was received and read by the secretary.
WHEREAS, The farmers and wool growers of
Van Buren, and adjoining counties feeling that
the rules adopted by wool buyers in the lead
lug markets OF tue State are unjust: that the
dockage IS fixed at a greater per cent OF waste
than really exists; that the sellers interest as
q party to the contract IL virtually ignored :
and whereas our wool growers have been de-
yeloping class OF wool that ranks high IN
eastern markets for the fnensss OF it's textures
aud length OF staple, which has been sold
much below it's actual value: and whereas, the
present tariff bill now being considered by con-
gress, proposes reduction on washed clothing
wool OF IA and 40 cents per pound. and an
average reduction OF 2S15 per cent. and, where
as. under the proposed reduction, other agri-
cultural products, including Canadian wheat
and flour, will be admitted free thus largely
affecting the interests Of the farmers Of Mchi-
gan therefore,
RESOLVED. 1st-That the q rule for dockage.
as practiced by wool buyers IN our markets. ID
unfair to the wool grower. leads to deception
and mar NJ fha - H.,
purchaser, and We strongly urge wuol-growers
to insist upon it's abandonment and that a
fixed price be placed upon the wool according
to merit.
2nd.-That we do up our wool In square.
uniform manner and tie firmly with six strings
three each way, free from all foreign substan-
ces.
3d.-That the grade of deaine wool shall be
recognized in the sale. which shall be sold upon
It's merits or serve to enhance the value OF the
clip.
4th.-That we prefer to sell as far as practical
bic 70 the manufacturer or his authorized
agent.
5tE.-That as soon as an amicable and salts
factory arrangement can be reached between
the wool-growers and manufacturers IN regard
to the proper and equitable shrinkage on un-
washed wool. we will gladly discontinue the
practice Of washing sheep.
6th.-That we are opposed to any reduction
OF the present tariff or to any change in any
OF the provisions OF the statute whereby duty
ID ieVled ON any raw material affecting the in
terest OF agriculture. That reduction at the
farm on wool In its various qualities and con-
dluons Is unjust to the wool-grower injurious
to western manufacturers. and uncalled for bv |
any exlgency OF the government. and that its !
only advantage inures to the importer and !
large eastern manufacturers for whose benefit |
the change is sought.
Tth-Ihat the free competition OF Canadian
products IN our markets. will tend to DESTROY
the small margin Of profits and to cripple the |
already over-burdened avocation OF our Micbi~ |
gan farmers.
oth.-That this convention heartily endorse
aud hereby tender their thanks to Senator
Blaine, OF Maine, for the resolutions presented
by him on the subject OF the non-revison of |
I'D of April last WIZ
The resolutions read as follows:
Resotoed, That any radical change in our
Iresent tarifi laws would, In the Judgment OF
ierange the business interests of the country.
ma would seriously retard that return TO pros
oerity Tor which all should earnestly co Operate.
hesotced, That in the judgment OF the SEN
tie, 1t should be the fixed policy OF this govern
nent 10 30 maintain our tariff for revenue as
abor. -e''0""
A lengthy discussion was held on the frat
solution by gentlemen, Woodman. Harrison.
'ugsley, Morton, 0urkee, Jones. and others
The prevailing sentiment being that the prao-
ice OF docking unwashed and understandable
Fool indiscrmlnately one-third was mainly
or the interest OF buyers, and did not ade-
uately represent the true value OF the wool.
he sentiment OF the resolution seemed to