The Dickinson press., 1897-04-24

to revise the bylaws of the association;
and it is recommended that the name at the
Cation Of North S' Dakota ~ With headquarters at
Dickinson.
A motion was made to adjourn the
business meeting until 2o'clock p. m.
The remainder of the forenoon
was taken up by remarks from
representatives of railroads, commits
sion firms and stock yards.
W. J. G. Kenyon, special agent Of
the Twin City Stock Yards Co., New
Brighton, spoke briefly: said that of
the total shipment of range cattle to
Chicago, last year his yards fed 40
per cent; they were making improve.
ments and were in better shape than
ever to take care of the N. D. bust
ness.
S. l.. Moore of the N. P. was called
upon, but said that Prof. Shaw had
something of vital Importance to all
and he would give way to him.
Prof. Shaw, of the agricultural de-
partment of the Minnesota Univer.
sity, addressed the meeting. saying
substantially: Il am much interested
in feeding stock. Last fall I bought
l Car of Montana long 2's at $33 per
head delivered. fed them S months at
a cost of $l2 per head, not including
labor, and sold last week at s64 per
head-a gain of $40 per head. We
fed equal parts of wheat bran, ground
barley and ground corn, an average
Of IL pounds per day per head. You
people can do the same thing If you
like, or if you prefer sell your feeders
to our Minnesota farmers and let
them fit for market. The steers I
experimental with gained nearly 2
pounds per day after the first 3
weeks; they began to gain after the
first week." The Prof. also spoke of
the value of fax when properly used,
citing the fact that 05 per cent of the
product went across the ocean, which
was entirely wrong. He also said
Austrian Bronze grass was adapted
to a climate like this; would stand
severe cold; he advised all to try it.
For sale by Northrop & King, Min
neapolis.
S. L. Moore said that the N. P. was
negotiating with capitalists to estab-
lish a fax mill between Fargo and
st. Paul so that all could obtain oil
cake before the close of the year.
without going too far.
II T. S. Underhill favored feeding our
INA. cattle and getting all the profit.
Hsspoke of the advisability of rails
|ita fodder crop, and not depending
on prairie grass.
Col. Gould, of the Burlington. spoke
in his usual happy way.
Mr.. Brooks said that the Great
Western was in the field for business.
Capt. Dickinson was called to his
feet. but said that Col. Malone al.
ways did the talking for the Milwau-
kee and he was present. The Col
said that he did not cart where our
cattle were finally fitted for market
if they were only shipped via the
Milwaukee.
MI. Dudgon spoke of the Mime
sofa Transfer.
E. G. Jaffary, representing Clay
Robinson Co., said that he held hi
job for another year and would SET
all of the cattlemen later.
Fred r. Paris, of Paris & Allen
berg, Chicago, spoke Of the impor
lance of having prime beef. He said
that good feed was all right, but il
was also important that the stock
have good shelter.
Mr.. Winter represented the Wis
consin Central.
Moved to adjourn until 2 p. m.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
Called to order at 2:l5.
Geo. n. Frye moved to chang
name Of association to Live Stocl
Association of N. D. Carried.
v. II. Stickney moved that q vot
be taken to ascertain the feeling o
the members for incorporation
Carried in favor of incorporation.
v. H. Stickney, Geo. NJ. Frye an
Alfred White were elected q com
mittee to incorporate tho new asso
citation.
Oficers-V. II. Stickney made tn
following report:
w. G.. Badger, president; II. L
Dickinson, vice president; W. L
Richards, secretary and treasurer.
Directors-Wm. Ray, J. s. Green
Geo. F.. Woodman, Howar'
Eaton, MI. Connolly, s. NJ. Ferris
Geo. II. Frye. !Cbas. Krauth, E. n
n Wilson. !. p. Baker, J. 8. Murphy