The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-02-17
CLOSE THEIR LABORS
CattIemen'S Convention Fin
iSheS With Enthusiasm.
LAST DAYS SESSION BEST
Oklahoma and Woodward Do
Themselves Proud.
LAST DAYS SESSION BEST

Woodward o. T, Feb. 16.-(soecial)-
The fifth annual convention Of the Okla
bora Livestock association closed its Ia
bors Wednesday evening at $50 O'Clock.
The annual cattlemens bill followed later
IN the evening, the big social event Of the
city each year. Wednesday was the big
dav. in al respects, of the several ses-
SONS of the convention. Most Of the reg
ular program, as originally determined
and important substitutes, made up the
days meetings. all features of which were
not only interesting from commercial
standpoint but especially instructive to
those who are directly concerned with the
most important of Oklahoma's growing IN
dustries The livestock industry is becom-
ing more and more a matter Of scientific
attention by the best skilled investigators
Of the land and Woodward at this last
session Of the convention was favored by
some splendid papers and addresses by
those who from long years of study and
experimenting are in a position to know
best what they are talking about.
'Blackleg in Cattle. and It's Prevention"
was admirably handled by DR.. L. L. Lewis,
Of the Oklahoma Agricultural college at
Saltwater, This malady among herds of
feelings cattle is among the menacing
troubles with which stockgrowers. large
and small. have TO contend and the adj
dress by DR.. Lewis was not only scholarly
but so practical and to the point that all
became interested and were instructed.
Another important subject and one in
which the entire cattle interests of the
coutry are intensely interested was
handled in an abe lecture by Colonel AL
bert Dean. secretary Of the bureau Of ami
NAL industry Of the United States, on the
subject of 'Splenetlc. or Southern Fever"
All the livestock journals for many months
have reported regularly the various expert
ments which have been carefully conduct
ed at various points to demonstrate the
effectiveness of the dipping process. There
has been a variance OF opinion among the
government experts as to the thorou-h-
ness of this process, and ColoneI Dea in
his address stated very clearly the con-
census Of belief as cleaned from the sew
eral experiment stations. He admitted
that, so far, the results had not been all
that were expected, but assigned several
very cogent and reasonable explanations
for the apparent failures. He was con-
WINGED that the seeming unsatisfactory re-
suits were more superficial tina otherwise,
and was still confident that under proper
and reasonable application of ordinary
care the outcome would yet prove the
long-sought boon for the stockman. He
said that, so far, there had been loss of
about z 1-2 per cent from this method, but
upon careful investigation he was con-
WINGED that the trouble was twofo-d:
First, an almost universally poor grade OF
oils used, and second the climatic in
fiuences. The hot weather and season act
ed Numerically opposite from the effects
Of the same experiment when conducted in
cooler weather.
The afternoon session was opened at 2
o'clock by a talk by Governor Barnes on
the subject of Livestock in Oklahoma"
which was fun of practical suggestions to
the stockgrowing interest, and abounded
in witty remarks and occasional caustic
hints. all Of which awoke the assembled
convention perhaps more than ever to the
real importance Of this branch of the ter
ritory's enterprises. The governor again
demonstrated his thorough knowledge of
the territory's resources. and showed that
he was keenIy alive 10 al THAT could work
for its best good and Improvement and
advancement. The hail resounded with
appreciative applause at the close Of his
interesting and entertaining address.
Where Are We At in the Cattle Bust
ness?'' was responded to by Colonel L A
Allen of Kansas City, vice president of the
Kansas City Livestock Commission COM
pany. This was review of past condi-
lions: a study into present affairs, and
prospective sight into the possibilities of
the future. without special regard TO any
one locality. but rather 4 general summary
OF the cattle trade throughout the stock
bearing ranges and feeding pastures of the
great western stock zone. Il was full of
interest and received the profound atten-
ton Of members and attendants.
Relation OF Commission Men to Pro
duCers." This was intended to he five
minute talks By representative commission
firms from all the several western receiv-
ing points and livestock markets, but ow-
ing TO the enforced absence Of several of
the regularly assigned speakers on the
program. this feature was not completely
Tiled. Among the speakers in this depart
ment who responded 10 the secretary's
rail- were Mr.. Ed J. Healy. of the Healr
Livestock Commission company, Of Wich-
TIA; Zeh f. Crider. president of the Order
Commission Company. Of Kansas City. and
Mr.. Eugene Rust, superintendent of the
stock yards OF Kansas City.
stTraa1ar Ma-l-a+Sss ms -,,er,,,.7o.z -
NJ Is. Irwin. general traffic manager Of the
st. Joseph stock yards.
The annual election Of officers resulted
In the reelection of all the old Official
board, including the executive committee,
and was as follows: President, Abner T.
Wilson. first vice president, NJ. f Ward:
second vice president. q. z. Morrison; sec
rotary, Wm. L. Bolton. editor Of the Live
stock Inspector. the official organ of the
association: treasurer. John J. Gerlach.
banker OF Woodward. and senior member
Of the large mercantile firm of Gerlach.
Hopkins & o.. Of Woodward The execu-
tive committee is made up Of the follow
ing well known western Oklahoma citi-
zeus: Ira EdGlemau. Woodward: J. W.
Holman. Curtis; George W. Carr. Stone:
J. r. Stinson. Whitehead: L b. Watkins.
Quanah. Texas
one Of the most interesting scenes Of the
last part Of the afternoon session was the
lively skirmish for the locating Of the con-
venton for next year. This required three
ballots. The firSt ballot was as follows:
Woodward. So; Ava, IS; e. Reno. 70. and
Amarillo. Texas. / Mr.. L. F. Mitchell OF
e Reno had previously been allowed one
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subject. specially improvised by the COM