The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1885-05-07
CATTLE INTERESTS.
The Governors of Iowa and Montana Fire
Proclamations at Pleuro-P Pneumonia.
lDes Moines special

lDes Moines special
Gov. Sherman, of Iowa. issued the fol-
lowing proclamation:
WHEREAS, Reliable information from the
state Veterinary Surgeon and otherwise has
reached me that the dread epidemic pleuro-
pneumonia exists in virulent, and contagious
form In many OF the States of the Union among
the cattle thereof; and
WHEREAS, In view OF the prominent position
held by Iowa as cattle-producng and cattle-
feed ny state, being first in value and rank
therein among all the States and Territories,
and the immense Investments In such stocks
WHEREAS. IL is of the greatest importance
that this vast interest involving many millions
or valuable property should be protected TO the
people OF the State, and to the end that the good
name of the State as a stock-and-food- produc
ing district shall be maintained:
Now, therefore, i, Buren, X. Sherman, Cover
nor of the state or Iowa, by virtue OF the
authority in me vested by the Constitution and
laws of the State. do hereby dec are and estab-
lish quarantine at the boundaries thereof
against all animals Infected with the said dis
ease, pleuro-pneumonia. or that have been ex-
posed thereto, and do hereby absolutely pro-
hbit the importation into the State OF all cattle
matter named unless accompanied by a
certificate OF health given by the State Vet
Urinary Surgeons of sad States, who shall have
first made careful examination of such cattle
viz. The States of Connecticut, New York, New
jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, West
Virginia. Delaware. Ohio, Kentucky, Tennessee.
"a. n.
Columbia. All railroads and transportation
companies are hereby forbidden to bring into
this State any cattle from the localities above
named unless the proper health certificate as
above specified shall accompany the shipment
appeal to all good citizens to assist in the
enforcement hereof, and specially direct oil
Sheriffs, constabes. and other peace officers and
the BOARDS OF Health TIN oughout the State. and
the State Veterinary surgeon and his several
deputies shall see that this proclamation be
obeyed.
Gov. Carpenter, of Montana, has issued
q proclamation prohibiting the importation
of cattle into that Territory.
dispatch from Lexington, Ky, says
that pleuro- pneumonia has again appeared
among some Jerseys Mt Cynthiana. A fine
bull displays active symptoms of the dis
ease, and half dozen animals in herds
have it in the chronic Stages.
st. Louis telegram stites that the re-
cent proclamation of Gov. Oglesby, of
Illinois, prohibiting the Introduction into
Illinois of cattle from Missouri, has caused
quite commotion in various parts Of the
State, and strong condemnation of and OPP
posi- ion to this action is cropping out in
all directions. Gov. Marmaduke has tele-
graphed Gov Oglesby asking him to re-
consider his action in declaring quarantine
against Missouri.
The executive Office of the National Cat
tie and Horse Growers Association fur
nishes the following livestock bulletin for
fhe week ending April 30:
Vice Presidents Milne and Stonerood. of New
Mexico report fine weather and no disease. Cat
tie and horses are doing splendidly. The early
spring rains and the present condition OF the
grass and stock indicate the most prosperous
season ever experienced by New Mexican cattle
men. The universal sentiment Of local associa-
tions is adverse to crowding the ranges, and
condemns the United States land laws relating
to final proofs on land entries, which Congress
will be requested to change. In Arkansas heavy
rains have prevailed, but the weather Is warmer
now, the grass is growing finely. and the cattle
improving rapidly. There is no disease, and the
prospect Is bright for the season. In Pennsyl-
vania the weather Is cold and the season back
ward but cattle und horses are in fair condition.
and no disease IL reported.