The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-03-14
CATTLEMEN.
Convention of the Stockmen of
Northwest Texas-Report of
the Executive Committee.
A Resolution Adopted Against
Inspection-Flnances of the
Association.
specInl Telegram to the ststesmsn.

Special Telegram to the Statesman.
FoRr WORTH, March 1.-THE members
of the Northwest Texas Csttlemen's asso-
citation convened in annual session to-day
at Huffman's Hall, some 200 cattlemen
being present.
President A. P. Bush called the meeting
to order and, after a speech of welcome
by the mayor and prayer, work com
menced.
Secretary j. C. Loving read the min
utes of last year, which we're approved.
| The report of the executive committee
| for the past year was as follows:
Immediately after the adjournment
of the last meeting the commit
tee was organized aud proceeded
to outline thu wrk fJr the !ear' to
follow. We find that the account of sales
for cattle caught by our inspectors in the
markets and at shipping points is as fol-
lows;
In the markets of Chicago, 1868; in the
m arkets of Kansas City, 3.046; in the
markets of ST. Louis, 1858; at
shipping and other points, 1919;
on trains returned to owners, 2,l87. The
total value of cattle recovered, $10,465.
No cattle were sold except such as could
not be returned and could not be placed
in pasture or on the range where the
owners could get them. The entire ex-
pense for the past year was $lO,688, being
only 1929 more than the value of cattle
caught. Your committee is from ex-
perence qualified to state that the num-
Der of cattle caught represents but a
small Number of the cattle saved to them
during the past year, as there he's been a
strong disposition to steal cattle
on the part of such men as
engage in that business. The treasurer
has collected from all sources during the
year the sum of $9,923, which, being de-
Quoted from the expense account, leaves
balance due by the association of 1854.
The treasurer also reports that there is an
amount due from good paying members
more than ample to cover this indebted
ness that he expects to collect during this
meeting, which being the case we find the
association to be in a healthy condition
financially.
Your committee have, during their term
of Office, added twenty-three members to
the association, who represent 10000 head
o. cattle. The committee would rec
ommend continuation of the pro-
tective and detective service through an
executive committee as being the only
safe and reliable protection for cattle
throughout tho range country. This is
not a venture, not an experiment, but a
fact that has been fully demonstrated by
years of experience.
Your committee would recommend that
this association heartily endorse the Fort
Worth Union stockyards and the object
in view by the projectors of the same,
provided that said yards be made ample
for the reception and protection of cattle
froLn all sections of the country.
We desire to refer to the association a
proposition that has been submitted to us
by Mr.. Dahlman, looking toward the opera
ton of the Fort Worth Strengthening works.
The committee desires to recognize
the valuable services of Hon. A. l.. Mat
lock for his vigorous prosecution of
thieves and outlaws. Dshlman's PROPOSE
tion provides for a monthly subsidy of 81
per head for every head of cattle slaugh-
| tered. This is to be guaranteed by the
cattlemen for the purpose of encouraging
the Strengthening and shipment of beef
from Texas to foreign points.
The proposition will be acted on to-
nOTTOW' AL luNlIhIlOu W NIslJ tuo IOlV
Worth Union stockyards at O'Clock to-
morrow was accepted. Fourteen new
members were admitted.
The great question before the associa-
tion was then taken up, on resolution
offered by j. N. Simpson that the
association was opposed to the
Inspection of cattle on the hoof In the
state where they were slaughtered. TWAS
against the interests Of the stockmen of
Texas. discussion, which lasted over
two hoErs, then ensued, those favoring in
speotion claiming that the Chicago COM
mission, who were present, we're lobbying
against the inspection law. Those who
favored the resolution and opposed in
spection showed that st. Louis or Chicago
inspection would in no wise benefit
he range cattlemen, that it would
virtually be a bar on free cattle trading.
The beef combine was denounced on one
side and shown not to be so black on the
other. A vote was finally reached and the
resolution opposing inspection was adopt
ed by an overwhelming vote.
Adjourned till tomorrow.
number of trades are being talked of
to night, reaching into the hundreds of
thousands of head, but none have as yet
been closed.