Rensselaer Semi-Weekly Republican, Volume 34, Number 31, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 17 December 1901 — BIG LIVE STOCK SHOW [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

BIG LIVE STOCK SHOW

INTERNATIONAL EXHIBIT HELD IN CHICAGO. OrMt Exposition at the Union Stock Tarda—Daily Attendance Estimated at 25,030 Live Stock Association Holds Fifth Annual Convention. Tho fifth annual convention of the National Live Stock Association, held in Chicago, was attended by nearly 2,000 delegates, representing every State and territory in the Union, stock yards companies and other interests allied with the national association. These men who assembled In Chicago were the delegates of the 8,000,000 live stock raisers of the United States. They represent the owners of nearly 50,000,000 cattle and as many sheep, and a total capital investment of $4,500,000,000. Most of the delegates to this annual convention of the National Live Stock Association come from the great cattle and sheep ranges of the far West, whence come also most of the cattle and sheep which feed not only the United Btatea but a constantly increasing proportion of the civilized world. As a rule they are quiet, well-dressed, prosperous men, used to the good things of the world end accustomed to handling large business affairs. John W. Springer, president of the association, presided over the convention and delivered his annual address at the opening meeting. Secretary of Agriculture Wilson, J. Sterling Morton of Nebraska and Chief Statistician Towers of the census bureau were among the prominent agriculturists who were heard during the convention. Secretary Wilson addressed the delegates on the subject of

“The Value of Live Stock to the Farmer.” Mr. Powers preceded him with a report of the net result of the census on live stock, which was taken last year under the auspices of the association in classified form. Mr. Morton talked on “Oleomargarine Legislation.” A number of important subjects came np for discussion. The association asks for an indorsement of its fight iu opposing the policy of State sanitary boards in Imposing a reinspection and fee on interstate'' shipments of live stock after it has been inspected by a federal official. The matter is now before the Supreme vxiurt of the United States. The association holds that federal inspection is sufficient. Another important matter was the discussion of a bill to provide for the federal inspection and tagging of woolen goods, so as to prevent the sale of shoddy and waste as pure wool; also a bill providing for a second assistant Secretary of Agriculture, whose department shall be the live stock industry exclusively. Means for the eradication of poisonous plants on ranges and a plan amicably to settle

the question of limited grazing on forest ranges came up for consideration. In connection with the liro stock census report an effort will be made to induce Congress to enact a law providing for annual classified census reports, the figures to be published ninety days from the time taken. The formal exercises opening the big international show at the great union stock yards took place at the Dexter Park paTilion. The addresses were by Secretary of Agriculture Wilson, Gov. Yates, Mayor Harrison and R. W. Hall of Texas. The attendance at the exposition far exceeded the expectations of the management, more than 25.000 people being present each day. The exposition grounds nnd buildings were thronged, and the car lot exhibits in the stock yards proper were attended by even greater crowds. Many of the prize winners at the last international show again competed for honors. The great live stock center of the country, the union stock yards of Chicago, are abundantly equipped for doing the enormous business called for. The valuation 'of lire stock receipts at the yards last year was over $2112,000,000, including cattle 2,720,000, hogs 8,109,000. sheep 3,549,000, calves 13(1,000, and horses 90,000. The stock yards is where the great international live stock exposition was held. A great public sale was held in connection with wie exposition of some of the finest stock in the country. Old papers for sale at ibis office.

ENTRANCE TO CHICAGO STOCK YARDS.

THE GREAT UNION STOCK YARDS, CHICAGO.