The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1881-01-12
WOOL GROWERS.
Semi-Annual Meeting-Election Of ON
GERS, Etc.

The Wool Growers of the State met in
seali-annual session Thursday, and were
called TO order by President Beeler, of this
city. who addressed the Association at Some
length. His remarks were based entirely
on the proper handling of sheep, and he
was listened to attentively throughout.
sECRETARYs REPORT.
Secretary T. w. w Sunman, of Spades
z. o., submitted report OF his stewardship
As follows:
To THE Hon. President AND GENTLEMEN or
THE INDIANA Wool GROWERS AssOCIATIoN:-The
Secretary asks 10 report. There are now on the
roll some sixty names as members, all OF whom
are live men and workers in the cause. think
much good has been done by our Society since its
origin. aud look for much more good 10 be done
by 1t in the future for at no time since the settle
ment of this country was such an interest taken
in the raising of sheep and the growing of wool as
at present: and we need apprehend no danger OF
the market being glutted ia our generation, for II
will take many millions of sheep TO supply the
wool needed in this country 10 take the place of
the imported article-tOr all countries owe their
wealth not TO what they import but what they
mise at home. Then as more sheep are raised
more mutten will be used, which will tend TO
keep the supply below the demand; and then last,
but not least, WehaYe with us always the falth-
full house dog" whose wants will be supplied
whether we have to import wool or not.
would recommed that this Association instruct
the Secretary to write 10 all Agricultural Societies
in our State asking them to classify sheep a. you
may in your Judgment recommend and ask them
to make their premium lists In accordance, 50 as
TO be more acceptable TO sheep breeders than they
now are.
THE EATON BILL
The Committee appointed to consider the
communication received from the National
Wool Growers Association reported the fol-
lowing:
Resolved, By the Indiana Wool Growers AS
ISOLATION that they approve of the Eaton bill pro-
vidng for the appointment OF Commission con-
sisting of nine members OF practical experience,
TO take into consideration the REIMBURSEMENT of the
tariff, and make 10 Congress such suggestions,
after thorough examination. as they may think
best for the interests of the country. Further
Resolved That the President aud Secretary OF
the Indiana Wool Growers Association be and
they are hereby instructed to request the Indiana
members IN Congress to use their influence and
votes in favor OF the immediate passage of the
bill.
DIR. ]. n. Navin followed with an essay on
THE Diseases of Sheep" The best food for
sheep was discussed at length by members
of the Association.
The Joint Committee appointed to con-
slider the time of holding the meetings OF
the different Industrial Associations re-
ported:
Wool Growers Thursday, January :, 1881.
Swine Breeders Tuesday and Wednesday
and the Dairymen Friday of the same week.
An essay by Jacob Farquhar on "How
Shall We Breed or Manage Flock of Com
was read by the Secretary, Mr.. Sunman
The question of the proper age to sell sheep
was discussed at some length by several
members of the Association.
The Association then went into the
ELECTION OF OFFICERS
with the following result: President. Field
| ing Beeler, of Indianapolis; ID. III. Thomp
son, Waldron; Secretary, J. w. Robe
Greencastle; Treasurer, S. w. DUNCAN
Franklin. Notice was given of All amend
ment to the Constitution providing fol-
electing a Corresponding Secretary. The
rules which should govern the competition
of sheep at the State Fair were discussed
the general sentiment being favorable to the
adoption of stricter rules as to age, class
| time of shearing, etc
The Committee on
PROGRAMME
| for the May meeting submitted the follow
/ ing:
Semi-annual address of the President.
1 appointment of all Committees for the session
| what IS the Best Mode of Wintering Flock o
Fifty or More sheep" by ID. II. Thompson
! Manner and Time of Breeding Ewes, and Give
the Best Mode of Caring for the Lambs From
Time of Birth to Welning," by Uriah Privett
| what il the Best Cross to Put on Our Com
mon Sheep" by Lee McDaniels.
What is the Best Mode of Caring for the Differ
ent Breeds of Sheep, Including Shelter, ETC." b!
). w. DUNCAN.
THE Shepherd Dog and His Character" by VIII
/ lam HOdsOn.
characteristics of the Oxfordshire Down
Sheep" by 4. ). Cooper.
| Adjourned