Willamette farmer., February 15, 1873, Page 2, Image 2

WILLAMETTE FAEMER.
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Oregon State Agricultural Society.
rKOCKKDINUS OF THK BOARD OF MAXAUKKR.
Hai.km, Dec. .'I, 1872.
Hoard met pursuant to tho call.
Present:
M. Wilkins, President.
K. M. Wnite, Secretary. ( v
C. 1. llurkhnrt, Vice President, Linn ounty.
T. Smith, Donglns county.
Martin Lnper, Linn county.
John Minto, Marlon county.
.Iiih, lljbcc, Columliin county.
On motion of Mr. Hurkhnit, n committee of Unco
was appointed by the clmir, on Finance, ns follows:
0. 1. llurkhnrt. Jolin Minlo, and Murtin Lupcr.
On motion, Monday, llio Cth tiny of Octolicr, 1873,
was fixed upon us tho time for commencing tho nnnttal
fair.
On motion of Mr. Waitc, n committee, consisting of
four members of tho Hnnid, was appointed to examine
tho I'iciiiiuiii list, with it view of ascertaining whnt
hnnges might Imj ni ci ssnry for tlionctiun of tho Hoard,
as follows; '., M. Wuitc, .John Mlnto, Thos. Smith and
las, llybeo.
On motion, 111" lloaid ailjouinid to l!:30 '. i.
CrM v. m.
Dumd met pursuant to adjournment.
Nothing of inipoilaneo was tiansacltd, ns tho com
mittio apioinli il ithkcd further timo to rcpoit.
On motion, mljonimd to H a. ji., to-morrow.
The picmium for 10 acres increased to $30 and $20;
the premium for 5 acres increased to $20 find $15,
Tlio premium for 20 acres spring wheat was stricken
from the lint.
The best '10 ncies and G neres same as for fall wheat.
Premium for ouu aero of spring and of full wheat
' omitted from lint.
Tho piemltnn for 20 acres of outs wax also stricken
out, and tho premium for 10 acres increased to $10
and $20.
The premium on bent 10 ncrcg of corn was stricken
out, and those for 5 acres increased to $15 and $10.
Premiums of $10 and $3 wero offered for tho best
half ncio of white hciins.
On motion, Messrs. Minto and Ncwsom were ap
pointed a commltteo to confer with tho.Pionccr Oil Co.,
in regard to tho premium on flax.
No, 1, of Class 5, was then adopted as amended.
No, 2 of this Class was taken up, when,
Oil motion, tho Hoatd adjourned to 1 P. M.
M.
Vmm.siv, Die. I, 1872.
Hoaid nut pmsunut to adjournment.
Present:
K. M. Waltc, K.citinry.
P. llurkhnrt, Llnu county, Vico Prisidei.t.
T. Kinltli, Douglas county, Vico l'icsiduit.
Mai tin Lupcr, Linn county.
.lohli .Minto, Marion loiiuty.
.fas. IIvIm , Coluinliiii county.
S, A. Young, Yamhill county.
On motion, (ho following changes wero inndo in
Class 1.
i'orhull, ;i jrars old ami upward, $20, $15.
Hull, 2 ycais old and upwind, $15, $10.
Hull, 1 ycarolil and upward, $N, $11.
Hull calf, $5, $:i.
Cow, 3 jciiim old and upwind, $20, fi.
Cow, 2 ut Hold and upwind, $15, HI,
Melfcr, 1 vear old mid upwind, $8, $5,
Calf, $.1, :t.
HohttcliiK addid to the list, with premiums same' as
No. J.
Haul.
Host herd of 5 rattle of one mau'H raising, not In
comix to with llm 10 head, $30, $20,
JlfHt lienl o ratlin not less than III, f 10, S'A.
Hest lot of I year olds, H head, $20, $15.
Hest lot of calviN, not hhS than l! hi ad, $20, $10.
Sirtfjtutuhv.
Hull of any lirml, $20, $1.1.
Cow of any brud, $20, $15,
Tho person diking the largest munlier of fn ft pre
miums in this Class, a gold medal, second lust, sihir
nicdiil.
On motion, Class 2 wns adopted with the following
miiiudmcuts:
lloi'M'xof till- Work.
Stallion, I years old and upwind
Stallion, :i jenrs old and upwaul
i i it
i i .
Suckling ealt
Mum t veal's old imd upward . .
Ihvj't Waives.
Stallion,
alarn
.$ 20
. 12
. 8
. Il
4
10
I ycaisnld and upwind 1T
I " " 10
'J fioroutjhlirtils.
Stallion, I .vtaisoldmid upwaid $ '.'0
Hest On gnu raised Xuiir-old and upwind. . 1.1
" 'J.ycar-old 12
" 1 -vein -old and upwind S
" sin Ming . . . 5
liiHUhti IV.
Stallion I jciirs old and upwards, to ho
tested by trial .
Stallion :t Jens old and upward
Mare 4 ytins old and upwanls
15
12
10
N
On motion of Mr. l.uper, No. it of Class 2, was
passed over, as tho commiltio had not coiupliled tlnlr
irsut.
Sweepstake for stallions anuuded hy adding (if It r
eeilts, ' not out time ears of age," mid liy e'tfering
to the winner of tho llrt premium it gtdd undid, mid
to the Hccoud best, a silver medal.
Tho gold and silver mishit premiums wire added to
this Class, in addition In tho other premium.
On motion, Class It was taken up.
'Australian Merinos " wero stricken from the Class.
Singh) ewo and single lamb, and sample of wool,
weie stricken finui ttio list of No. I.
The premiums for No. 0, wero miulo to read same as
those (or No, 1.
In No. 10, tho piciuliims on pair of fat witlurs w
rcducod to $5 and $3,1X1,
Angora gouts allowed to compete s before.
I'lie premiums uf tho gold and silxr uiedtil wt re ad
did In this Class, Class J was then adopted as
amended.
Ou motion, Class 4 ws taken up, mid nmnuled nit
follows;
No. 3, " Herkstiirc " to tako ttio pl.tco. of " Cliester
Whites, " as No. I.
Tho preuilum on (luiue fowls reduced to $3 and $2.
Those on Kt fowls to $3 and $2, and on rabbits for
pair common white $9 $1; pair lop-cannl, $3, $1.
Th prfinlnm on turkeji was reduced to $3 and $3,
and a like reduction inndo ou ducks.
The first premium ou gerse wero nsluciHl to $3,
CUss i was thru adopted,
On motion, Chun 6 u taken up.
Tho premium ou lt 20 a'n full wheat ts trick.
ru out.
1 o'clock, r
Hoard mi t piiisuimt to ndjouiniiuut.
The considciatlon of No. 2, in Class 5, Wing fiist in
oiihr,
Mr. S. (1. Kied moxed that tho jircmlmns for tho
different Miriitics of whiat bo xtilikeu out, and the
following HiilmtituU-d:
Hest bushel Winter wheat $ 10 $ fi
Hest " Spring wheat 10 G
Which was adopted, aflci some discusnlou.
Mr. Young, of Yamhill, moved that tho premiums on
corn bo reduced to $3 and $2.
Whiili motion wits adopted.
Mr. Hi tsl nioMit that tho list be further changed so
as to read
Hest tiushi 1 While r oats 0 3
Hest " Spring oats IJ a
Which, on motion, was adopted.
On motion, tho premiums on lednud white clover
were reduced to $3 and $2.
Ou motion of Mr. Minto, tho following was adopted:
ltemlfil, That this Society offer n premium of $20
ami $10 for ttio ls.st ossortmeiit of glass seeds grown
in Oregon by ono man, not less than 10 vniicties, cor
rectly named, with liotauical and common name, ac.
comp.inlid with it tdioit description of tho ipmlities
ami season of growth, yield, Ac, of each vorietyj tho
u.imo mid description to bo left witli tho Superintend
ent for publication in tho Society's transactions.
On motion, Lincoln grass was stricken from tho list.
Ou motion of Mr. Moorcs, the premium on tobacco
was reduced to $3 and $2.
Tho premium on hops was reduced to $3 and $2.
Ou motion of Mr. Hurkhurt, n gold medal was
awarded to tho person Inking tho greatest number of
llrsl piciuiuius in this Class, and a silver medal to tho
second highest.
Ou motion of Mr. Davidson, tho piciiiiums on llu
seed were reduced to $20 and $10, ond In 5 ncre-H In
stead of 10.
Premiums of $3 and $2 wero ofleied tor best bushel
of white wind r barley.
Ou motion of Mr. Minto, Class ," was adopted, as
amended.
Class n was taken up.
Mr. llurkhnrt moved that it premium bo ottered for
Is'st exhibit of 1,000 ft 1 1 of while pine, mountain lull
lei and mountain white maple.
Lost.
Mr. Minlo moved that n first premium of $2.1 mid a
secouil piiunuiil oi Tl.iie e.'.liteii lor Hie not roller
tlon of Ore'gon wtK.sK
Carried.
Tho following e lunges i ic made in this Class
Tlncslilng machine $ r, $20
Heaping nuicluiie ':, in
Plow 10 8
Sulkey plow in 10
Mowing machine ...,, l,ri It)
llairow 8 5
Premiums of $8 and $5 offered fer grain siparalor.
Tho premium of $100 for tho exhibit of agricultural
and ganlening tools and implements was changed so
as to make the premium it gold medal. "10-horse
ixiwer" was added, afte r "steam engine" In the pre
mium offend.
The pieiuium ou heavy f night wagon was stricken
out.
The picmiums on ls-st exhibit of banvls, buckets,
churns, Ac, wero Increased to $15 and $10,
Ou motion, it was ordered that n premium of gold
medal as tlrst, and silver medal its second, lx offered
for inhibit of Oregon manufactured combined reaper
and mower.
After these change', on motion Class (!, was adopted
as amended.
Class 7 was taken up.
Ou motion, turiieutiue', patent axlo gica.o, varnish,
Isvat pitch, tar and fancy stains for wood, vrcrp stricken
from the list.
Ou motion, it diploma was oDerrel on Liunevd oil,
instead of tho inonev iiixiuiuin heretofore Ktvrii,
Ou uiotioii, tho pirmluuis on Oregon made brooms,
sesip and candles were ehaugetl to diplomas.
Mr. Young moveel that ern ine'iil, buckwheat llour
and rje Hour ls ett'cicd diploma premiutns.
I.ot.
After much discussion, premiums of $10 nnd $3 were
offered for exhibit 10 lbs. butter, fresh, and $10 and $5
for 20 lbs. six months old.
On motion, Class 8 was then adopted, ns amended.
Class 0 was taken up.
On motion, a gold medal was offered for the first, and
Bilver medal for tho second premium on exhibit of
woolen goods from Oregon manufactory.
On motion, adjourned to 7 r. M.
7 o'clock r. m.
Hoard met pursuant to aeljournmcnt.
A premium of a gold medal was offered for tire best
exhibit of hosiery. ;
Tho premiums on samples of wool, washed and un- j
washed, named nnd placed upon cards, was increased
to $o nnd $3. J
Tho premiums for tho greatest number of samples!
wool by one breeder was increased to $5 and S3.
On motion, Class 9 was adopted as amended.
Class 10 was taken up, and adopted by striking out
tho third premium, nnd changing the first nnd second
on cakes, jellies, piescrves ond fruit butters to $8
nnd $5. i
Class 11 was adopted without amendment. i
On motion, Classes 12, 13 nnd II were transferred to I
tho State Horticultural Society.
Class 15 was then taken up.
In No, 3 of this Class, ou motion, marblo monument
nnd marblo mantle wero stricken out, and n silver
medal nnd diploma offered for exhibit of specimens of
lu.trblo woik.
In number I, "shell monnmint "nnd "pebble mon
ument " wero stricken eiut.
Ou motion of Mr. Itecd, Class 2 was amended, by
substituting the following:
Shortiorns.
Hull, 2 years old and upward $ GO $ 25
1
calf.
30
20
Cows.
Cow, 3 yeais old and upward '. .10
" 2 ' ' . 25
Heifcr"l " " 1.""!.'!!!!!!!!' 20
Hest calf . . . 15
J)evons.
Bull,"3-yca s old and upward 20
lii
8
2
1
calf.
0
15
10
15
12
10
8
15
10
f!
3
Cows.
Cow, 3 years old nnd upward i 20
"2 " " ....'. 15
Ilelfcr, 1 year old 8
" calf 5
15
10
(i
3
Herefords, Ayishircs oud Aldernoys snmo as Dovon.
On motion, "Holsteins" wero nllowed to compete,
with snmo picmiums ns Dcvons.
No. C grnded cross-bred bulls, stricken out; cows
icmnln with snmo premiums ns last year.
In No. 7 Working oxen the premiums for pair
four yenr olds, stricken out.
In No. 8 fat cattle tho premiums of last yenr
stricken out, and tho following substituted :
Uullocks of any ngo $ 25 $ IB
" 2 in number, 3 years old nnd upward 20 10
No. 0 Herds of last yenr stricken out, and the
follow iuu substituted:
Mr. Hurkhart moved that nrtiuiums on lead nud coal i Hest display of n herd of eatllo of nnv arm nr
bo stricken out, nud that $23 he offeied to each for dis-1 breed, one bull nnd fivo cows owned by
play of half a ton. ., "T"-, VV,", $100 $ GO
Canie ,i i "Cd d of cattle, ono bull nnd four heifers
X ,r .i iii ii "uder two years edd shovm, by owner or
Class 15 wns then ndople dni amended. breeelcr. .; 50 23
Class 10 was ndopled without amendment. " No. 10-Swcepstnkes-mnen'ded Vo'ns'to rend ns fob
diss 17 was adopted by striking out tho money i lows :
premiums in No. 2, and inserting silver mcdnl and ut.st bull of nny ngo or breed 75 30
diploma. "cow " " '",, 40 20
Tho preiniumson wild nniniids weic adopted, chang-1 , lc,rs0" ''deing the greatest number of fust prem
lug tho llgmcs to suit tho year 1873. I i'UC '"'? uccivo a BU ",c,,rtl ! tLo HeC0U,X
On motion, adjourned to 8 a. m. to-morrow.
, Entrance in this Class reduced to 15 per cent.
Tho following communication from Mr. Hugh Smnli,
I was read by tho Secretary, nnd tho suggestions ells-
cussed by tho Hoard; but no deflnito action wns taken
thereon:
I CitKMkKKTA Hotel, I
Svlkm, Wednesday, Dec. 1, 1872. f
Tiirns-uvr, Dec. C, 1872, 8 o'cloik, a. m.
Honul met pursuant to adjournment.
On motion, the following rule wns added to No. 2, in
Class G after premiums for bushel wimples of grains.
'1 jipli tuirvnti rmmi(.f tin, f.i Ili..an iv.nntiit.iu tmti.1 i
furnish tho Su,Hriiitendent of tho Class n statement of Gkntlkmkn: " '
tho amount of grain raised per nero, kind of soil, time Allow mi to suggest to von tho propriety of iiinugn-
of seeding, nnd other information in regard to tho linr-, rating at your next annual Slnto Fair, n course of Ice-
vesting. urcH ' agricultural subjects exclusively. Tho lectures
Ou motion tho rules for wrMits in mnidim ut ' H,10ulil practical and popular, nnd as bcientifio as
un motion, tliorul.s for weights in running, were my bo consis(t.nt with ,h'eir j,riicticni mul ,,0.mftr
aincndeilHo as to reud as follows: I character.
2 years old, n feather. I Tho subjects might bo as follows:
3 " " 80 pounds. 1. Tho best modo of cultivating tho soil nnd inising
4 " " 02 " cereals to aelvnntago, with special referenco to wheat,
5 " " 10(1 " oats, barley, rvo and corn.
1 " " 108 " 2. Tho fruits best ndapted to tho cllmnto nud soil
7 " "115 " , of Ore'gou nnd tho best moelo of cultivating them 111
Mares nnd geldings allowed 3 lbs. j tho largest quantities and to tho greatest perfection.
On motion, suggestions made In wiiting to tho Hoard ?, '1'bo ailvantngo of sheep husbandry and stock
bvMr. David Newsom. wero referred to Mr. M.lnW . ! "u,Uh(' ,H,(' ?' inipovinB the breed nnd
, , , , . V. union 10 me grcniesi aiivnniago.
for ptesentatiou lsforo ttio Slato Horticultural So- 4. Tho importance of mixed husbandry nnd tho best
clety. motto of making it profitable.
On motion, tho follow lug premiums weio offered for ' , Tll'1or nio sucli subjects would occupy Tues
trial, of speed, reducing the number of races from t$&$ffi Kitf
to u. cured.
Itunnliig.singli'il.ish, for Oregon i.tlsenl horses ! Tho lectures should bo delivered in tho evening
and eolts $1511 50 , at tho Pair Grounds, or in the best hall in 'ufei, i.or
ltiiniiing, milo heats, 2 in 3, fiee fo all $ilM UKJ some largo church) one hour for tho lecturo nud an
" " " Jl in n " " 350 150 "our itftcr, for eliscussion, giving experience or getting
Trotting, 3 in G for horse, mare or fielding . . 330 150 explanations from nnd by farmers.
" 3 in 5, for horses which have nuver - Tho admission should bo ree.
beaten 2:18 200 100' :l- The best talent in the Stato should lie secured at
Trotting 2 in 3 for horses which have never nu early elate, so nsto givo amnio timo for thorough
ix-uion asju ,i() 50 preparation. -ouo nut practical ami thoroughly com-
a. 11 eicslraulc
Professor Cnrr.
sltr Poltprv.l tt Pnlttmln Gn.-,
On motion, tho reports of the Secretary nnd Trrns-1 Fronolsev, might bo selected to great advautag'e, to
ex-uion asju ,iO 50 prepiimtion. .ono mil practical ami tho
On motion, tho entrance fee of 20 per cent, was re-1 1H'U'llt ,uen K,10u,a vited to lecturo.
1 1 11 rii 1 i ... . 1 or necessary, ono or two men. such ns P
dueed in all Classes where it occurs, to 13 per cent. 1 (pr Kerr) of tho University College of C
His preseuco would do
nrer were read and referred to tho Finance Committee.
On motion, tho IVsident, Secretary and Treasuier
wero authorized to negotiate a lonu suftlcicnt to enncel
ttio nccrued Indebtedness of tho Society to this dale.
On motion, tho Hoard adjourned to 1 o'clock, r. x.
1 0V1 OCK, 1'. XI.
Hoaid met as per adjournment.
On motion of Mr. Walte, Utile 2 was stiicktn out,
and the following substituted:
Itcnt 2. Day tickets, mlmittingn gentleman during
the Fair, $1.00. tt tlcketii (good for the wcek $2.00.
ei lie-sets inr any one nnv, o.e"'. lautes, aim e I 1 nil ' ., !,,., ,,,,1 i , 1 1.11 v f Jii " r ;--
under 12 j caW; free. Members of tho Society sl.nll hS tl i . J '". mA ,M J ?.' i"1??1. ,ik?li' ,? ?
fiiriiisheel with it memtsTslih. Isulu-o on tho i.nvu ent to ' '.l il :""'', K"e 'ut".ro of y".r. hia!6. '.. l vi" 4,
tho gate-keeiK-r of $1.50, nnd the Secretary sliall fur-' "'(""' '" """"B J rry 1110 ouject to n success-
itUti said gule-ket'iH-r witti a list of tho names of tho , ' ilsue-
iueinlsm. Hut ii.riuiiiy iitiiiWInn nt elm rmin . ,.... I 1 IUU UOW what mnv Is) rnlleil an Orriinjimnii nn.1 Am
U-rship, and w hose names ure not on tho list f uniishe-el, '"'"H bo btuto w til know n through the columns of
shall purchase their tickets nnd make application to ). lHS' "ewsrnpers enst Mid west of tho United
ttio Secretary, who is authorized to rocerd their names. r.in' V.' ".'"' Mjwiully in the San Francisco Daily and
vii(i xmiiriiu.
lecture ouo of tho evenings,
you nil coexl.
4. To secure tho best talent and tho most instruc
tive lectures, you should givo $50 to each of tho lec
turers in your own State, and $100 to outsiders such ns
Professor Carr to assist in paying his or their e J-fru ex
penses. G. Tho payment would 1k well spent monev. Ttio
lectures would Mlinulato tho farmers to inquiry, rend
ing, nnd study; stimulnto improvements and cultiva
tion and mid 11 great attraction to tho State Fair. La
dies, (farmers wives and daughters) should bo spec
ially invited.
If you adopt tho principle, I may bo nblo to offer
further suggestions that may bo ndvantogeous in car-
I am. ceutlemeu. most tmlv.
UUUH SMALL.
and apply on tho mcmlicrsliln fes. of $3,00, the cash
value of the tickets purchased liy them.
Knrh untie person. uKivo the m-o of 1Q v.n mi ....
tering the Fair grotiuds, shall surrender Ids ticket, for On motion, the Hoard proceeded to tho election
the day, to tliogiiti:keci.er j but when deniriug to leave of Chief Marshal.
the cncloMil grounds, shall receivo from tho irate-, ,v . T . , , , .
""'"' '"Ki " Ainauy, was pui in nomination,
1cmii.r n ili..lr U'l.lli sluill ...Ii1.ViI.a l.nl.l... i .
aiiuiissiou, nut wliteli shall W surrenderee! to the gnte- nniJ "ec unanimously.
ket-ner on again entering the grounds. And so often Alfred Luellinc was unauimouslv eho-c n as ifarslml
, 1! ... .1 r .'O.i .. .1 1 t I IIS thO llllrellilSiir nf A llilv tinht1 imv jlnulr.. tn lnA.... a... ' .. .....
n iiiuiiini ei .-ur. ninpiey, we picuiiuuis on oox, . V i 5 T' 7 . 01 me ravillon.
cakes ,U biscuit nud pilot bmul wen ch.tngesl to $2 SWlC2fte!lwi taSfaM? sunSdei'uo Z I TLo ,l5owi'1 P elected s Superintend
and $1. I cate-keeiH-r before U'lnn alloweel to cuter tho mtra. 1 ents:
A diploma premium for out meal, was also offciesl. Chevks nud tickets shall lie good for one admission,
On motion of Mr. Minto, it was onlcred that a gold J b,lt " ,or theday uawnX ulH,n ""'"
mesial ls offerexl us tho first, mid a silver initial as the I Mr. S. G. Heed mnelo a proposition from tho cilliens
mt-oud prciiiiiim for an exhibit of Oregon salmon as ' ' Fortland for the removal of the business of tho Stato
preixtretl ftir market. The display to include pickled I Agricultural Society to Portland, which was taken un-
iu Utrrels and kits, imokul, mid freh in reins. I uer aelviseutrnt,
On motion, piekbtl aud smokexl fish were stricken
fnuu the printed list.
On motion, Class 7 was adopted as amended.
The consideration of Class 8 bring next in order, on
motion of Mr. Davidson, one year old butter was strick
en from the list.
The Secretary was authoriretl to publish a circular
to the cilltfua of Salem aud vicinity, pmtenting the
couditiou of the Society, and urgently appxaliug to
them for asaistanre.
On motion, the vote by which CUish 1 was adopted,
ww reconsidered, and,
G. AV. Hunt, Marion countv. Class 1.
Orvillo Stewart, Soutti Yamuill, Nos. 1 and 2, Clnss2.
John Dowuinp. Slitrion countv, Class 2, Nos. 3, 4, 5.
.. II. Dafur, Wasco county, No. C.
Lansing Powers, Springfield, Lane county, Nos. 7
E. II. Griffin, Albany, Linn county, Class 3.
Samuel Allen, Salem, Class 4.
Martin Luper, Liun county. Class 5.
It. IL Hounds, Junction City, Lane county, Class 6.
n. Uuudy, Starr's Point, CUss 7.
Mrs. Alfred Stanton, Salem, Clasa 8.
M. P. Edmund, Multnomah countv, Chuts 9,
Mrs. Selinda Price, Albany, Class 10.
Mrs. A. i. Dunniway, Portland, No. 1, 2, 3, Class 11.