94 BOARD OF AGRICULTURE. 



We also find that the middle and the two western towers need re-roofing, being 

 at present in bad condition, and doing continual damage to the building. 



We further find that the roof of Agricultural Hall is in the same bad condi- 

 tion, and recommend that it be reroofed. Also, that the roof of the section of 

 horse stalls on the east side of the grounds needs repairs, and recommend that the 

 General Superintendent be authorized to make said necessary repairs. 



We further recommend the carrying into effect the recommendations of the 

 Superintendent of the Horse Department to remove the old music stand. Also, the 

 suggestions ©f the General Superintendent concerning the old boiler house. 



We also recommend the adoption of the suggestions of the Superintendent of 

 the amphitheater to rtmove the gate at the west end thereof. 



Further than this, we find the buildings and grounds in good condition, and 

 that the management and care of the same by the General Superintendent has 

 been entirely satisfactory to your committee. 



Samuel Hargrove, 

 Jasper N. Davidson, 

 John Q. A. Sieg, 

 Hezkkiah Steelbian, 

 a. g. b11.lmeyer, 

 Jas. N. Chamberlain, 



Committee. 



The report was received and concurred in. 



Mr. Nelson, from the special committee to which was referred 

 the draft of an act prepared by the State Veterinary Associa- 

 tion, for the prevention and suppression of pleuro-pneumonia 

 and other contagious and infectious diseases, reported the 

 following: 



Your committee, to which was referred the bill proposed to be submitted to the 

 Legislature, in relation to the suppression and prevention of pleuro-pneumonia and 

 other infectious diseases common to domestic animals of the equine and bovine 

 species, have had the same undt-r consideration, and notwithstanding some im- 

 perfections in the bill, your committee has concluded to recommend it as it is, trust- 

 ing to the sound judgment of the legislative" committee, to whom it may be submit- 

 ted, to rectify such errors as may appear on a more critical examination than we 

 have been able to give at this time. We certainly regard it as a move in the right 

 direction. 



Mr. Robe offered the following: 



Resolved, By the State and Delegate Board of Agriculture of Indiana, That we 

 enter our protest against the order of the French Government of February, 1881^ 

 prohibiting the further landing of American salt pork in France, upon the false 

 pretense of sanitary cause*', and until a more generous spirit is manifested toward 

 08, we demand, through our Congressmen, a proper retaliation. We ask the co-op- 

 eration of all the agricultural associations of the United States in this demand. 



