The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1882-01-11
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1. That there be three vice presidents in
stead of one. 2. That the meeting be held
on the first Wednesday in June, instead of
January. 3. And that the president, or in
his absence, the vice presidents in order,
should call meeting when necessary, or the
secretary be required to do SO, upon requi-
sition in writing, signed by not less than 10
members.
Mr.. T. Mccarthy, chairman of the finance
committee, suggested refunding Mr.. Symes'
expenses, $40, for attending congress. This
MIR. Symes objected to, and vote of thanks
was awarded instead.
On the motion of Mr.. Symes, vote of
thanks was passed for the National Wool
Growers association.
A committee, consisting of Messrs. Newell,
Symes and Wickland, was appointed on mo-
ton of Mr.. o. S. Newell, seconded by Mr..
Symes and supported by Mr.. Scott, to prepare
a testimonial in recognition of Mr.. Moss able
and efficient services as secretary.
Mr.. Scott suggested the formation Of fund
necessary for current expenses Of the associa-
ton, and on the motion Of Mr.. M. d. Kent, it
was resolved that tax Of one dollar per head
on every county member, was imposed, for
defraying the expenses of the state association;
each county association to collect the said tax
and remit it to the treasurer, prior to the first
day of June, in each year. The meeting then
adjourned till the following morning.
The adjourned meeting Of the Texas state
wool growers association took place this
morning at 9 O'Clock.
Mr.. Moss read communication from Mr..
Garland respecting the Morrill, tariff bill, and
resolution was passed, desiring MI. Garland's
name to be placed on the commission of in
quiry to represent the wool growers.
Capt. Lee Hall, of La Sale county, was in
troduced and accepted as member. He
said there was no organization in his county,
but his fellow sheep men were in favor of it,
and prepared to organize next month. He
desired to see diseased sheep confined to its
owners rancho, and not only dipped, but
dipped with the dip prescribed by the in
spectors, and dipped until cured Of the disease.
Mr.. Kent was interested in this question,
and desired to institute Legislative improve
ments. He wished to place the proposed
amendments before the public through the
columns of the. .newspaper, not only to excite
an increased interest in the scab laws, but
to secure calm elaboration Of
them. All sheep men were in favor
of good bill to prevent scab. The publica-
ton of the proposed association bill would
draw experience from the state. There was
necessity for concentrated action for the ben
eft of all concerned. The scab law might
not meet with general approval and might also
work slight injury, but it would be of general
service. The exigencies of the times demand
ed protection of Aocks. Recently q flock Of
1000 sheep passed several inspectors on the
Texas and Mexican railway, until me- by an
old gentleman who said, '.your sher, can't ga
on; they've got the scab." 1t was not visible
to the naked eye, but it was afterwards shown
that they really were diseased. Sheep should
not only be carefully examined, but dipped
before removal.
Mr.. Scott urged that the committee should
report on the proposed bill to-day, but, after
discussion, the proposal was negatived.
Mr.. Kent moved that the wool growers
should not offer their wool in markets where a
reduction was made on account of sacks.
Mr.. Scott did not agree with this in its
present form.
Mr.. Moss said it was = good rule, but not
practical, as whatever they cost they were
scarcely worth dime to the buyer.
Mr.. Kent spoke of San Antonio with feel
ings of sympathy and respect but if sacks were
stopped they should be paid for. If San An
tonic, or any other city, put practical tax on
wool it would send traffic elsewhere, as it
was their duty to sell in the best market. He
cited the case of merchants buying goods in
cases; the cases were practically usell to them
but still they had to pay for them.
Mr.. Hubbard regarded the matter as the
custom of the trade. 1t was the custom to
sell net both here and in the north. and the
San Antonio market was more advantageous
than any other state market by reason of its
approximation to the northern markets. The
matter might seem an injustice in one way, but
it regulated itself in the end.
After further discussion by Mr.. Scott and
Mr. Neuoll fbs motion u,oe Loaf