356 BOARD OF AGRICULTURE. 



Hon. J. N. Sankey. I regret that unavoidable difficulties have prevented me 

 from preparing a paper on the subject assigned me. I wish that more- informa- 

 tion was had as to the manner in which Shorthorns are maintaining their reputa- 

 tion as milkers. We have got to do something to get more record as to their milk- 

 ing qualities. I do not know whether it would be best to ofler a premium for this 

 or not, but in looking up this record the history h deficient. As Shorthorn breed- 

 ers we have got to do something to bring out their milk and butter qualities which 

 would be an advantage to this and other states. 



Mr. . What is the penalty for having spurious pedigrees recorded? 



Can one having such a pedigreed animal palmed off on him obtain damages for 

 such falsifying? 



Mr. Lockridge. The only way is to notify in the next publication that the 

 thing is spurious, but we have no way of punishment. If any have been wronged 

 they can have redress through the courts. 



Mr. Mitchell. This is an important question. A part of the duties of the 

 Shorthorn breeders Ls to protect themselves from such impostions. If any mem- 

 ber of the association has been imposed upon the association should know it. If a 

 member sells a calf that is not right he should be published in every journal in 

 the land and subject to prosecution under the law. It is right for us to protect 

 ourselves. People don't appreciate the idea of pedigree enough. Calves from a 

 bull that is pedigreed are worth more than one that is not. 



Mr. Quick. We have had too much paper work in our Association to make a 

 live association. I understand the Bee Keepers swarmed here last week, and we 

 aurely can have as large a " round up." Let us have a few good, interesting papers, 

 and have good lively discussions afterwards. These discussions are what make an 

 interesting and profitable meeting. 



The Committee on Programme for next meeting announced their readiness to 

 report. They submitted the following : 



1. President's Address— Eobert Mitchell. 



2. What is the Standard of Excellence of Shorthorn Cattle ?—Thos Wilhoit, 

 Middletown. 



3. Value of Shorthorns over other Breeds of Cattle— James N. Sankey, Terre 

 Haute. 



4. The Necessity and Value of Local Effort — Judge Buckles, Muncie. 



5. History of Shorthorn Cattle in Indiana— J. W. Robe, Greencastle. 



6. Social Relations among Breeders Necessary to Advancement — Dr. N. D. 

 Gaddy, Lovett. 



7. Management of Bi-eeding Herds— Spencer R. Quick, Columbus. 



President R. M. Lockhart, of the State Board of Agriculture, was by the chair 

 introduced to the Convention, and spoke as follows: "I am not in a condiiion to 

 make a speech, but I say gentlemen, we are pleased as a Board to have yuu meet 

 in our rooms. These State organizations are great auxiliaries to the State Board 

 that we can foster with pride. If you gentlemen will permit me, I will say a few 

 words regarding some re.solutionfl, that you recommend that a column be secured 

 in some agricultural paper in Indianapolis. I live in the Northeast part of the 



