, 1881-11-13

As con1parcd with Inst ycur's figures rhe rabie
tliscloscs the fact that while the cattle were NOT
so ubnorn,nlly tut, tile meat Mns altogether pre-
ferable for block purposes. The carcasses hive
been sold to Chicago butchers.
There were otner awards made during the
day, although ii. Intervals the show animals
we're brought into the ring for the inspection of
visitors, VINO manifested great interest in the
proceedings. Many breeders were seriously
alarmed on account of tue cold rain and cutting
wind OF Friday. atld at once iei- for home to
look after their stock. These sudden changes
OF weather are scvcrc upon young stock not
properly sheltered. and often result iii great
losses 10 their owners. The consequence was
that tho great majority of yesterdays visitors
were city people
UNDER THE SUPERVISION
of Mr.. Samuel 7: White, of the Fifth avenue
market, the seven steers entered by the Illinois
Industrial Collexe we're stnusatcrcd Yesterday
cattle were brought to the exhibition US the re-
sui, of all experiment, wherein it was designed
to show whit could tie done IN the way or feed
inc 0aiunls OF the four breeds represented upon
the same Kind bt feed. Mr. White bought the
entire herd, and will offer them for sale over
bis counter. The aui.nu1s were Il high grade Of
stock, und the cnrcasses when dressed presented
a fine Appearance.
Mr. White states that In bis opinion the two
grade Short-Hor steers were altogether the
best fo: murktt purposes, showing greater
proportion Of lean meat to gross meat than the
The fourth annual Fat-Stock Show has closed
its duors, and within a day Ur two the stock
wi1lch during the past week has been the source
IT interest
have been sold or sent to the homes OF the vnri-
Gus owners. Instead of questioning the feasi-
biity~of continuing these shows, Us w;1a the case
Inst year, the State Board are determined to
oticr greater Inducements to the breeders and
feeders OF the country. to the end that future
exhibitions viii possess additional M attractions
1uiore failed to enter the various rings in
the coutests for premiums IL order to
be able TO c5 Gat so sne n:h ore oe
money than In years pnst. The bourd has
again failed to pay expenses, but nevertheless
Chicago to !. proper appreciation Of the impor-
tance OF these yearly events. They already
have assurances from Icadtn2 citizens OF their
hearty support, and In all probability several
euterprisiny businessmen OF the city will ouer
grand special prizes OF such value as to bring
out much larscr list OF entries ,te: next year. Ihs
treatment OIL tho pNrr OF lllo officers IS cun-
cer1,ed. Exhibitors leave with nothing but en-
coniums for al these gentlemen. md VII! en-
tieavor next year tu outlo any previous efforts
on their part.
:. cLYDEspALE HORSES
The following report in reference to the
adoption Of standard Of eNcellcace for C!ydes-
dale nurses was considered at the recent meet
iig OF tho American Cy1esdac Association
held in this city. The report i5 calculated TO do
much good in calling attention 10 this popular
which vii! enable horse breeders to determine
tho comparative merits OF the Clyaesdales; The
report was drafted by Mr. E. L. Powell, Prcsi-
Charles F. Mis-. Esq, Secretary american
CfulesdaIe issociation-DEAN SIR: In submit
ting scue nf Zone hundred points" by which
to judge tho Glydcsdae horse, ns per II resolu-
ton ot tho association at its annual ineeting
not with tho expectation Or wish that ii,y report
would be adopted us standard, btit with view
to elicit tliscussi6n-tU Call forth un expression
iron, 1ncl,bcrs OF the association resard'ng the
most desirable characteristics, the most vaua-
lie points. the best type to be preserved. as
we'll as tho most Objectionable and weakest
f,n in ff1a fTFEf I4nf
breed of draft horses. Nobreed-no animal Is
perfect.
be to improve on the best To do this the first
and most important step Is TO decide what is
best, what pccularities in the breed should bc
been Accom- piishcti ibis association will have
undc Ion, stride in tie right direction Breed
ers will then have pattern by which to meas
They will breed to a purpose: breed with great
er uniformity: breed better. would not luvor
the adoption OF any scale OF points Until after
competent committee who are willing to devote
much time and study to the subject
If, therefore, the has1y and fmperlect report
about this desired end will be highly Era1ttied.
Very respectfully, E. i. POWELL
ONE HUNDRED POINTS IN cLIDEspALES-
I, Pedtsrce-No horse being desirable as
sire unless well bred red..-.-.-..--..-.-..-.--.S
. Substitution and blocky most desirable. 3
i Symue.rr-Perfecton Of form
yts isy1;anhsify and esfTafe Tee bod square aaied
aud rapid, elastic walker .-.-.--.-:.;.-.
6. Coior-Dark bay or brown, without objec-
Hessoaa sona1e Between the eyes, good brain,
clear cut. not TOO large or too Roman....
3. Eyes-Large, full, clear, bright, cheerful,
.. Ears"Medium spi size; thin, clear cut, and
10 Nece9pIeht seep9I!y and round near the head, good
throttle, tapering, arcntng, and will set
n f1a