Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-09-28

The Brown Swiss cattle rightly claimed
their share OF attention, as they were of
the most famous blood of their breed in
the world. In contour and coloring they
are beautiful animals. The 10 animals
owned by McLaury Brothers of Portland
Vile, N. Y, included the bull Luob Of
international fame, who began his career
a champion at ~ months Of age in the
Royal show in. Switzerland, and added
the grand reserve championship at the
st. Louis exposition, ard state champion
ships OF New York, Ohio and other famous
winnings to his list Of laurels. He Is
now 3h years old and weighs about $500
pounds. All OF the McLaury stock is
imported or bred from importations. The
imported COW Rosa is a Paris and
ST Louis winner and has a record Of SIS
pounds OF milk in. "a hours. McLaury
Brothers claim that the Swiss cattle are
very hardy, entirely free from tubercu-
losts that they compare very favorably
with the Holsteins for milk and the
Durhams for beef. and that the breed Is
rapidly growing in favor in this country.
Their herd was shipped today direct from
the Valley Fair to the big exhibition in
York, Pa
No herd on the ground had been Sc
lected with more discerning Judgment for
exhibition purposes than the is Brown
Swiss from o. A. Kelleys Butuernut Stock
shapeliness Of horns and general con
dition they were notable. Mr.. Kelley is
a great believer in the feeding of molasses
to keep stock in condition. He is bub-
bling over with enthusiasm regarding the
good points OF the Brown Swiss, declaring
them to be the healthiest animals In the
world. great milk producers. very docile
and easily kept. Nearly all OF the SAL
able stock from his herd goes each year
to Mexico, where the Swiss thrive better
than any other animals in the high alti-
tudes. His herd OF 16 head here in
cluded the bull Golden Lad, three years
old, four aged cows and other animals in
the different classes Mr.. Kelley had four
cows in the butter fat test
The STAFFORD County Farm, Dover. N.
H, had an exhibit remarkable for general
excellence. There were three herds,
Holsteins, Ayrshires and Guenseys. The
animals gave evidence not only OF good
breeding. but OF intelligent handling and
care, as they were In prime condition not
withstanding a season Of campaigning at
the fairs. The black and white cattle
were headed by the bull Louise Neither
land DeKol. a veteran OF eight years,
with a record OF nearly SO, blue ribbons
and the distinction OF never having been
beaten. There were 16 head in the herd
which was made up SO as to hit the va
offered. The yearling heifer Myra Fair
fax DeKol won the championship over
Holsteins Of all ages at the state fair in
Concord, N. H The young bull, Sir
Marsum, was dropped on shipboard while
| in quarantine.
The nine Guernseys were the show rep
resentatives from a large herd at the
home farm. The imported bull, Maynard,
was the object of great attention from
prominent fanciers. He had the honor
Of winning first and sweepstakes over ].
PierpOnt Morgan's entries at the New
| England fair a year ago. Two cows OF
particular merit, recent importations.
were Lady Of Devon and Hayes's Princess
| Lily.
Prize Defender a bull two years old.
never beaten in the show ring. was at the
head Of the herd OF Is Ayrshires. He is
out of imported sire and dam. The four
aged cows were all winners at the World
Fair In ST. Louis and the young stock
was good without exception.