The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-10-23
RANCHMEE WILL GO
MCNTANANS GETTING READY
FOR LIVE STOCK EXPOSITION.
GREAT MEETING IN CHICAGO
International Exhibit To Be Held In
There During December At
tracing Attention in the
Northwest.
GREAT MEETING IN CHICAGO

"Stocl-men Of Montana are taking
great interest in the coming interna-
tional live stock exposition to be held
in Chicago III December" remarked
travelling man this morning.
Il have been all over this state dur
ing the last few weeks. and in the stock
growing section l found that all pro-
gressive men are deeply interested IN
the coming meeting, and many Of them
VIII make the trip to Chicago on pur-
pose to attend"
With the earliest preparations for the
second annual International live stock
exposition it was calculated that there
would be an increase OF at least one
fifth of the entries. and probably one
third in attendance over the initial
effort Of a year ago.
Rush las Begun.
NOW that the official entry books. have
closed, with small avalanche Of ~nonl-
nations in all classes rushing in at the
las, moment to reach the office Of the
general mana Ter before the last call.
October Is the estimate of the first
named condition has been shown to have
been extremely modest. and the matter
Of attendance is fairy determined by
the plans being made by parties in every
part Of the country, the great interest
manifested everywhere, tn inquiries for
detailed information regarding accom-
nolat.ons in Chicago during he first
week in December and the pronounced
sticcees OF tire initial show THAT will
have its natural influence.
The fifth annual convention of the
National Live Stock association is re-
,ardeG IS one of the Elcst important
gatherings of representative live stock
interests ever held in America. and the
measures and matters to be discussed
make it an occurrence of the most vital
import to the live stock industry of the
world.
Within the last few days the finishing
touches have been put to the most COM
rlete, spacious and generally attract
i've live stock exhibition building in the
world
Modern Ideas Employed.
Every modern idea has been employed
with a view to the comfort and care OF
the blue blooded animals and the con-
yenience, safety and the full oppor-
tunit!es of the public to view the ex-
hibits.
This new building, 60Ox25O feet in di-
mens.ors, and constructed entirely OF
steel, brick and glass, will house the cat
tie exhibit of the international EXPOSE
ton, and during other periods OF the
year will be devoted to exhibition pur-
poses.
Divided into large exhibition rooms,
each as large as the average main build
ing of fair or exhibition, an interven-
ing space of about fifty feet, and extend
ing the full width Of the structure, will
provide for a splendid exhibition and
Tod INV n
seats for the public.
The floors are of brick beneath which
lies an extensive and perfect drainage
system, and the building furnishes ac-
for several thousand
head of cattle and wide promenodes for
the thousands Of visitors who delight in
viewing the fine points of these aristo-
cratic specimens.
Well-Bred Cattle.
Cattle of the choicest kind and most
advanced quality. the result of genera
tions of the most careful breeding and
the most improved care, are to be ex-
hiblted this year to represent the high
est degree of breeding attained In this
country and abroad.
From European countries come the
best of their live stock products. and
this country is prepared to demonstrate
the superiority of American methods
and facilities over the traditional claims
of the older countries.
The Southwestern Passenger associa-
ton last week entered into the agreement
of the passenger associations covering
the entire country by adopting rate of
one fare plus 81 for the round trip, and
in several sections arrangements are be-
ing made for full special trains that will