Omaha daily bee., 1901-03-13
SALE IS A RECORD DREAMER
shorthon Stock Takes decided Upward
Tendency in South Omaha
EVENT OF MORE THAN LOCAL INTEREST
Sweet Violet, Second, Brings the RE-
markabie Price of s3,7O5 and
Thereby Establishes a
New standard.

That the blood OF shorthorns has not
diminished In popular favor was demon-
strated at the sale pavilion at South Omaha
yesterday. when Sweet Violet, Second, sold
at the ecord-bresklng price OF sS,705.
This is S. more than Carnation, at one
time unapproachable, sold for, thus making
@ new standard for breeders to measure by.
1t was a record smashing day, not only
In the high price for an individual animal
but in placing South Omaha to the front as
a distributing center for blooded stock in
the high average price paid and in the ex-
tremeiy high breeding and individual merit
OF the cattle offered.
Ever since T. II. westrope e. Son OF Har-
Ian. Ia, announced the disposition of their
famous herd, the interest OF breeders has
been intense. For twenty-one years Mr..
Westrope has been building this herd, and
now that the burdens OF old age force him
to release It. IT. is fitting that the fame Of
1t should stand as an enduring monument
10 his name. The disposition OF such n
herd Is an event In shorthorn history and
the interest in It was shown by 1000
breeders, who gathered around the sale
ring. Here flowed the richest and purest
blood OF the most famous tribe known
to the breed and foresightcd. keen-witted
men we're here to take advantage of it.
Nftendnncc IL
The attendance was very large and rep
resentative. The principal breeders OF the
great corn belt OF America were present.
The bidding was spirited and somewhat ex-
citing at times, but as a general thing IL
moved along In a conservative manner, In
dicating that the bidders were willing to
pay what the stock was worth. but no
more. and no one will claim that an ami
al than worth. In
fact, in all sales lulJ in the bidding occur
in which bargains are secured and the
same is true OF this sale.
The sale was opened by Colonel Woods
presenting Queen Glannis, who brought S6O5
quickly followed by Velvet. bringing $S45
OF course interest centered In the great
show COW. Sweet Violet. Second one of
the grandest cows In the world. And
when she was led into the ring the crowd
rose to its feet and cheered. She bore her
honors Eeekly. as a well-bred COW should
and stood quietly. shall we say grace
fully, while Colonel Woods pronounced an
eulogy. Numerous bidders quickly ran
the price up to $4,000. to the enthusiastic
plaudits OF the crowd, after which 1t pro-
ceeded more slowly. till Mr.. George Ward
bid the heretofore record price OF SO, 100
Mr. Williams, for Colonel c. NJ. Casey
Shawnee Mound, Mo-, quickly topped this
with So and the COW with the modest name
but queenly heritage, passed into his hands
Sweet Violet IL a red COW. Q years old
sired by Lavender King and out of Sweet
Violet. She was bred by Mr. Westrops
and show honors have been thickly
crowded on her.
This Offering il Notable.
One other notable Offering was Young
Abbottsburn, Second, one of the handsom-
est roam bulls ever led in the ring. and q
grand breeder. He was bred by West
rope and sired by Young Abbotts-
burn, 110679 He weighs 1850 pounds
The state of Michigan wanted him. but r
]. Ryan & Son. Irwin, Ia, bid sl,10O and
got him.
A young bull calved May, 1900. that 8
strong man could carry, sold for $755, ant
grand COW, Golden Abbottsburn. 1,
3i,400
The averages tell an interesting tale
Thirty seven head. exclusive OF the 190t
calves, brought $4,000. an average OF $512
The six calves under yearings. brought
s1,740, an average OF $3.50. Thirty-foui
cows, including yearlings. brought SIG, $50
an average OF $4S5.5O. Nine bulls brough
$4,t50 an average OF $494,45. II is RECORD
that Mr.. Westrope, the shorthorn breeder
and South Omaha, may well be proud Of.
Detailed Report of Sale.
Tho sales in detail follow:
Cow, Queen Gamis, calved November
Cow, Velvet, calf at foot, June, 1892: II. q
Robb a. Son. Morningsun, la, Si5.