The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1883-04-10

would be their expressions of satisfaction
had they used nothing but the better elias
of short horn bulls. 1t is gratifying I,
legitimate breeders that the fancy or gsmb
ling spectators wno have been the leader
of what has been called fashion amons
short horns, have about retired from tn,
business, and We hope never to enter tn,
arena again. Had the reputation of shor
horns depended on these gentlemen, they
would long since have been driven from In,
stock wards, and fat shows in ignOminy
We are under lasting obligations to those
who bred the class of short horns that have
successfully COPIED with all oIheI
beef breeds, and kept the short horr
banner from being trailed in the dust
And now ct me saw, gentlemen, that there
is no state in the Union better, or SO wei
located and adapted to the rearing of hi.
noble breed of cattle as Missouri. OuI
climate, grasses, wafer and cheap grain
are all such as teud to their proper devel-
opment, and our nearness TO the western
ranches is such as to insure remunerative
prices for all of our surplus, if OF suffic-
ientiy good quail ty. If you understand
the business, don't abandon il for new and
almost untried breeds Don't believe all
the miraculous reports i'm regard TO the new
breeds We are often told that some Of
them are so hardy that they live on wind
and water and flourish best in the fearful
billiards of the north. | don't pr pose TO
fall by the wayside, but will continue to
breed short horns, pure and .unadulterated,
as best | can. till | am shown something
better, which have not seen as yet, and
have seen the best of the other breeds
that are in our country, all of which would
be impros ed by a good short horn COW.
AT the conclusion of Mr.. Leonard's ad-
dress he was roundly applauded.
Judge VIM. Gentry arose to ask for in
formation from the chairman as to The
status of affairs with regard to the CONSOLE
dation OF the American Herd Book with
those of the states of Kentucky and
Ohio.
1t appears that the American Herd Book
has been recognized as the national
on pedigrees, in which ali
breeders are required to register their stock.
Ken ucky and Ohio each got up herd
books of their own, which brought about
confusion and necessiraied the additional
expense of keeping up their IT cords i'm the
book. Ii also brought about
conflict in the numbers of animals, and il
was deemed best by the breeders of the
to bring about consolidation
and have but one recognized record.
The chairman stated that at a meeting
of the directors of the American
Herd Book, held In Chicago last
September, the desired consolidation was
effected and the Ohio and Kentucky herd
books were merged into that of the Amer
lean. To accomplish this required the
outlay of S25, 200, portion of which Was
borrowed from banking institutions ard
stock men, and part was vet to be met.
They had until the 18th of January TO pay
the amount vet due, and in the meantime
the twenty fourth report would be pub
lished, which would be a source of consid-
cradle revenue. He urged that all bred
ers interested should lend their assistance to
the enterprise, by taking stock therein. the
shares being put at $25 each. There was
30 probability OF losing cent, as he was
satisfied the investment would be q paying
,ne in the end, and that shareholders
would be furnished the hook at actual cost
Judge GENTRY suggested that an agent lie
appointed by this association to represe mt
members who are stockholders in the new
Herd Book.
The chairman, Mr.. Leonard, thought
his a wise suggestion, as matters would |
,ome up at the meeting of the directors of
he book concern on the 18th of next |
month, in which stockholders should be rep |
resented and have a voice.
Judge Gentry thought it would be a |
rood idea for all those who had subscribe |
or stock and had not paid therefor, and |
hose who desired to subscribe, 10 step up |
o the secretary, pay up their dues and
,et their certificates for stock. He had |
lot paid his subscription and would sci
he ball in motion by SO doing.
A recess OF a few minutes was taken in |
which to receive subscriptions to the stock
4 the new concern, land number o shares
Vere taken.
Judge Gentry referred to the manner
q which the short horn breeders were
'eing meDaced by the introduction of new
breeds of cattle He said the men EN-
,aged in this business were energetic, arr
ul and wealthy men. aud he hoped the
hort horn breeders would feel sufficient in
crest in the PRONUNCIATION Of information
elative to their profession. TO take at
east one share each of stock In the new
erd book, as its influence will be great
Mr. II y. Scott, one of our most extern
i've breeders, said he believed there was no
rider of business and no programme, and
e felt that the executive committee, OF
hich he was member, owed the associa-
ION an apology for being derelicf in their
uty. Judge Gentry i'm his remarks had
neges ed matter which he deemed of
reat importance to breeders-"How are We
, keep the short horns to the frunt?" The
hort horn breeders had much to contend
18th, and that the short horns might be
ept in the front he was a little disposed to
gree with DIR Cunditi, who. in an able arri.
e advocated the use of the knife more
'eely.
Judge Gentry regarded the question re-
erred to as vital one to this industry. and
ne which should be fully and freely dis
used. He regarded the suggestion of
sing The knife too freely at this particular ,
lncture, when there was a great demand
II breeding stock. as impraciicable. He