The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-27
WITH The PASSING THRONC.

surceSS thau uiu MT w. ~. DoA, VIII WIS
In charge OF the live stock exhibit and
whose efforts resulted in an extremely
creditable showing, notwithstanding the
fact that 1t was the hrst attempt at any
thing OF the kind.
Mr.. Box is very we'll satisfied with the
conversation with represen' alive OF The
Post yesterday he showed very plainly
how enthusiastic he is concerning the
prospects for much larger exhibit at the
great State fair which he hopes to see
In Houston next fall. THE exhibit this
year. said Mr. Box, CONSISTED OF about
100 head OF cattle and number OF horses,
hogs. Jacks and goats, some of which
came from points as far distant as 200
miles. Everything considered l think
that the showing made was very credi-
table one. 1t was the first time Houston
had made an effort to interest the stock
men OF the State and as 1t was not de-
cided to arrange for this feature until only
comparatively short time before the date
set for the Festival 1t was impossible to
advertise the event and allow prospective
exhibitors sufficient time to properly ar
range their exhibits. A live stock raiser
takes no end of pride In his stock AS a
general rule and in the case of a fair or
anything OF that kind he wants plenty
of time In which to get his fine animals In
shape. Even II he knew the animal would
take prize he would hesitate TO send II
out unless he knew that II was in perfect
condition. For next near very early
start should be made. The stockmen
of the State should be given an outline OF
what Houston intends to do In the prem
ises as early as possible and definite in
formation as to prizes, classes, etc. should
be sent out not less than four months be-
fore the date set for the fair. If this is
done everyone will have an opportunity 10
get stock in the best possible shape so that
the results attained may be of the most
satisfactory nature.
''All of this years exhibitors were fully
satisfied with the treatment accorded them
and they all desired me TO thank the
various members of the Festival manage
ment with whom they came in contact,
especially MIR, G. S. Penfeld, who, as one
of the out of town cattlemen experesscd
1t. was veritable mud horse having
travelled around through the mud for sew
era days while getting things In shape
for the exhibition Then, too all of the
exhibitors were glad of the opportunity to
get new ideas. for an exhibit of this kind
is practically a school of instruction for
stock raisers The decisions of the judges
always bring out new points and the eX-
hibitors. by observing them carefully. can
always profit thereby.
Practical efforts toward the raising of
graded fine stock will result in a great
many advantages. In the first place fine
stock must be we'll cared for and we'll fed
and this will encourage the raising OF good
qualities of hay and other feed stuffs,
Then, too the stock must be properly
housed and this will lead to the improve
ment of farms and ranches through the
building of modern barns and sheds |
Twenty years ago there were practically |
no barns at all in this portion of the coun-
try, while now all of the larger places and
most of the smaller ones, are well provided |
with these evidences of agricultural ad |
vancement.
Another strong argument in favor of |
graded stock Is the fact that its value is |
one-third greater than that of the common
classes Mr.. AL Evans of the commission |
house of Strahorn. Hutton & Evans was
in Houston not long ago. having just made |
a trip thrugh the territory adjacent to San
Antonio and Dallas, and In conversation
with me he said that the stock around the
latter point would compare very favorably |
with that of the best grazing sections Of
Missouri, thus showing that general va,les
have increased wonderfully within the last
few years. l attribute this to nothing
else but the Dallas State fair. which has
had the effect OF causing the stockmen to
take greater pride in their stock and to do
all in their power to make the most cred
table showing at the annual exhibits.
Two thirds of the country within radius
OF 200 miles from Houston Is grazing land.
so 1t can readily be seen that one-third
increase IN values through the raising OF
fine stock would mean many millions OF
dollars to this section
III we are to have a fair next fall IL
occurs to me that It would be an excel
lent idea to organize as soon as possible
and in all events before the meeting of the
cattlemen's convention at Fort Worth in
the spring. All Of the stock raisers in
this section OF the country will be there
and 1t will be an excellent opportunity to
get them interested in the matter OF the
exhibit at Houston AS member OF the
association ] expect to attend the meeting
and | will be more than glad to do all
in my power TO push the thing along h
have no doubt that. II Houston goes after
them, the large majority of the stock rails
ers OF the country would interest them
selves and prepare to send exhibits TO the
fair.
II am one of those who favor the plac-
Ing OF tho date OF the fair somewhat ear
Her than II has been in the past The eX-
iibitors OF stock. as well as the owners
" horses which would be entered in the
race meet. would prefer to get through in
ime to get their animals back into suit
able winter quarters before the coming of
he bad weather. However, that q, n
natter which will be governed TO a certain
'xtent at least by existing conditions. I
zee absolutely no reason why Houston
'hould not have a large. we'll attended and
highly successful fair during the fall OF
800"
49,
Dr. J. o. Scott OF Sherman returned 10
lis North Texas home last night after !
'pending several days here as the guest OF
his sons, Messrs. Robert W. and Preston
). Scott. two we'll known young business
men OF this city. pr. Scott is very well 4
Inown throughout the State through the I
Medium OF the capable articles on different !
subjects which he has contributed to tho :
ress of this section OF the country. He '
! very enthusiastic member OF the !,
lnlted Confederate veterans and y
cry frequently contributes an article. on 5
ONE interesting historical matter at the =
ieetings OF that organization. He is at