Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-01-28
Barton Landing, in Orleans county, on the
Sd and 4th of February.
vernon, Dairymsn'. Association.
TWELFTH ANNUAL MISUNDERSTOOD AND
THIRD DAYS pnooEEpINas.

Vermont Dairymen's Association.
TWELFTH ANNUAL ArEET1Nd-sEcoND AMI
THIRD DAYS PROCEEDINGS
We last week briefly noted the opening Of
the twelfth annual meeting of the Vermont
Dairymen's Association at st. Adams. The
second day was marked by large accession
Of members and the crowd in attendance. An
early adjournment was made from Weldon to
Armory Hall, which seats COO people and was
well filled, many ladies being among the au-
dience. The first topic discussed was tho
adulteration Of butter and cheese, and its eff
feet on dairy products. Prof L. Wetherell
Of Boston presented an interesting and valua-
bic paper on the subject, asserting that pro-
ducers of poor and low-prced butter were
largely responsible for oleomargarine being
manufactured. He also denounced coloring
butter DR.. Hoskins said oleomargarino was
O Legitimate production, and was demanded
by depraved public taste. o. M. Tnkham
thought all purchasers had right to know
whether they were buying butter or a substi-
tute, and favored Legislation protecting the
public from imposition. Prof. Arnold, pres
ident of tho American Dairymens Associa-
ton, discussed the question of butter produc-
ton, and urged economy in butter making
and the adoption of improved methods as the
best plan to lower its price and improve its
quality, and so make oleomargarine unsala-
BILE. In the afternoon DIR. Englehardt of Syr-
aouse spoke on fertilizers, followed by Super
intendent Sanborn of the New Hampshire
agricultural college farm, on the system Of
farming for success. Gen. Stephen Thomas,
Col. N. I. Sprague, Col. John b. Mead, John
L. Mason, Esq, Hon. A. L. Smith, and many
other prominent men, we're in attendance.
After Mr.. Sanborn's speech, a paper was read
by Prof. Sabin of the University of Vermont,
on fertilizers, followed by general discussion
of the various kinds. The paper was very
well received, and complimented highly. This
concluded the afternoon session. In the eve
ming paper on "Homes" was read by Mrs.
E. G. Greene, the presidents wife, followed
by general discussion on the topics of the
day.
The third and closing day was an interest
ing and largely attended one, the session, as a
whole, proving the most successful of any
since its organization. Ex-Gov. Smith made
the principal address Of the day. In opening,
he said he had learned many valuable things
from attending these meetings. The subjects
that were discussed affected the welfare and
prosperity of the whole state. The speaker
referred to the causes that are operating to
depress the dairy interests of the state, and
said the situation called for serious considera-
ton Of the means employed for the protec-
ton of the states vital industry. How can
New England and Vermont maintain their in
huence and position against the great West,
which is becoming a strong competitor in an
Eastern market, with its agricultural and dali
ry productions New England now pays
tribute to the West for breadstuffs, over SGO,-
600, 600 annually, and each year our own pro-
ductions are decreasing and those of the West
increasing. Agriculture underes the wealth
and prosperity of our state and country, and
the speaker urged the encouragement and fos-
tering of the farming industry as the only
means to prevent decadence Of the state aud
its interests. There was no progress in civil
lization without q cultivation of the soil
The census shows that we have held our own
in Vermont, and it is only by Identifying farm
labor and making it honorable that Vermont
can keep her young men at home. The ex-
governor touched on the Irish land question,
and said that there would always be agitation
and trouble in Ireland until the old tenant
system was abolished and free lands made the
rule
Gov. Farnham was the next speaker. He
said he would not attempt to instruct practi-
cal men like those he saw present. Men who
own and till the soil have an independence
that no other class possesses. We must take
q state pride in this matter. We want to de-
crease the cost of production and improve the
quality of our products in order to maintain
our position. We must also devise means to
cultivate more soil at a greater profit The
governor spoke felicitously, and was closely
listened to.
At the business meeting which followed, the
old board of officers was reelected. Resolu-
tons were adopted by the association, pro-
testing against the use of the word "butter"
on packages of oleomargarine and suene, and
demanding legislation for the protection of
of butter producers against the infringement
on the dairymens trade mark by manufactur-
ers of these substitutes A resolution was
also passed calling for Congressional legisla-
ton against false branding of all adulterated
goods. The visitors present from other states
were handsomely entertained by ex-Gov.
Smith at his elegant residence on Thursday
evening. Friday morning the members of
the association inspected the fine blood stock
on Mr.. Smiths home farm. The sessions of
the association were characterized by the
presence of over a thousand of the best dairy
men from all parts of the state.