The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-02-23

The chair announced the following
committee, 10 whom was referred the
above communication: Henry f. Nc
Culloch, chairman: W. P ii. McFad-
din, A. ] johnson, w. G. Lewis and
A. Conkle
The following communication. from
Colonel n. l.. Norton, superintendent,
and addressed to the stock convention,
was read and referred to the committee
on improvement OF Stock:
AUSTIN, TEXAS, Feb. IA, 1881.
Gentlemen of the Texas Stock Convection:
have honor to call your attention to
( the fact that the premium list of the
eighth annual exhibition of the Capital
State Fair, to be held in October next, is
now being arranged for publication. This
is the oldest permanent establishment of
similar character in the state, and its
influence in developing the general ma
terial Interests of Texas, and in advanc-
ing and elevating your business specially
has been perhaps greater than all others
combined. These results have been pro-
duced by the gnselfish devotion and labor
Of a few individuals who have neither
! asked nor expected fee or reward. Heavy
/ expenditures have been incurred for the
/ improvement of grounds and In the numer-
GUS incidentals which must attend an en-
/ terprise of such magnitude. NOtwith-
standing the utmost economy has been
/ observed, our receipts have been yearly
| exhausted in che payment of premiums,
| purses, awards, improvements, running
expenses and interest. Yet through all
the vicissitudes our financial integrity
has been maintained, and the affairs OF
the society are now pr0spectively In bet
ter condition than ever before. Through
our inability TO provide more liberal in
iS oIn tVi aug 'i y. 1SJSn, anJ
variety of exhibits I've been to some ex-
tent curtailed, and the attendance from
a distance cOrrespondinglyd decreased.
Our grounds are ample and beautiful
our tracks, stalls, halls, ETC., as good as
any in the south; our organization and
working details are free from circumlo-
cution; our impartial Judgment in the
arena and strict observance of rules or
the turf are proverbial. We need only
that more extended patronage which a
fuller premium list would insure to make
our fair not only financially successful
but the greatest agricultural, industrial
and stock exposition of the south. A
substantial recognition by the great in
terests which you represent, in Exchange
for the improved breed and modern
methods which We propose, would en-
courage our local friends to renewed ef
fort, and inspire the distant public with
such hope and confidence as would Sc
cure to rs the happiest results in the fu
ture. You are therefore respectfully in
vited to cooperate with us in advancing
the character and usefulness ofyour owl
state fair to such rank as the dignity Of
Texas and the pride of her people en-
title it. Should this proposition NEE
approval, it is suggested that it is desIra
bic to have definite conclusions at an ear
ly date, that results may be published tC
the credit Of contributors in the forth
coming catalogue.
A general purse might be offered for
race, mile heats, free for all, or for any
other speed contest which might be pre-
ferred, to be known as the ''Stockmen':
stakes" A liberal award to one or more
herds of blooded cattle, horses. sheep
hogs, or beef cattle, known as the "stock
mems herd premium" would doubtless
incite interesting competition, Clubs
or small combinations of stock growers
or individuals, might see fit to offer spe
cial prizes to special objects, or to par
ticular classes of articles or animals il
their collection or individual names.
Gentlemen will consult their own con
venience and determine their action BY
the interest they feel in the speciality
they would encourage. For any such
aid to any class or department, they are
assured, in advance, of the grateful &C
acknowledgements of the association.
n. L.. NORTON,
Supt. Capital State Fair Association.
RESOLUTIONS.
Mr.. Chamberlin, of Bell, offered the
following:
WHEREAS, The wool growers o.
Texas are experiencing loss of many
thousand dollars monthly, on account Of
the widespread and devastating influence
of contagious diseases among their stock
and,
Whereas, The existing laws for thei
protection are wholly insufficient anC
impracticable; therefore, be it
ReSOLDed, That it is the desire of thi'
convention that the governor be respect
fully requested to call the attention o.
the legislature to this subject, in his cal
for special session, if he shall maxi
such call
J Referred to the committee on disease
MIR. Pierce, of Jackson, offered TIT
following:
ReSOlUed, That the dairymen who sup
ply the Austin hotels with milk be re
quested to move their cows to the cas-
side of the Colorado river, or bring thei
milk across on the bridge al thus avOiC
diluting it with river water.
: The resolution was referred to tn,
mover of it, with request that he chur7
report, not skTn,miRg over any of tn
, defects in the tactical food we get, by til,
milky way, when it crosses fordabl
water.
After a recess of thirty minutes, Pres
ident Miller called the convention 4
order.
REPORTS Of COMMITTEES.
Col Henry Jones, of Navarro, sui
mitted the following
COMMITTEE Rooms,
February 16, 1881.
To the President of Stockmtn's Convention,
the State of Texas:
Your committee on marks and brand
beg leave to report that we find tn
= present law sufficient and have N
! amendment to propose.
S HENRY JONES, Chairman.
JAMES E. ELLISON,
s Il. E. STAFFORD,
5 c. w. MERCHANT.
On motion of Mr.. Rogers, the repol
was received and adopted.
Mr.. Linn, of Victoria, submitted tn
following privileged report
e COMMITTEE Room, Feb. 16, 1882.
! To Hon. j. F. Miller, President Texas Stool
/ mems Convention
SIR-Your committee on credentia
would report the following additions
| names of delegates to this convention
y Hensley.
Baylor county-W E Hughes.
Il Cooke county, r Stevens w Sacri
e J II Beecher.
Uvalde countv-General John r Ba,
! lor.
!. San Saba county-George Baker, o
: Elliott
Lampasas county-R B Masterson.
q Tarrant county, S Goodwin, S
: Burnett, NJ Dawson.
Williamson county-James Saul, job
E Rogers, r E Word.
= Douley county, F. Ellison.
+ Kaufman couIN-P. J. Norwood.
; Brazoria ns-John H. Adrianc,
3 Respectfully submitted,
LINN, Chairman.
: Mr.. Corning, of McLennan, submitte
: the following:
L COMMITTEE Rooms,
Feb. IS, 1882.
: Hon. James F Miller, President Stockmen
: Convention
Your committee on diseases, to whoI
!: was referred the resolution offered b
3 Mr.. Chamberlin, relative to contagiou
t diseases in sheep, have had the sam
r under consideration, and instruct me
report it back to the house and recon
: mend its adoption.
: CORNING, Chairman.
, Governor Thompson, of Colorado, sui