Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-03-14
MANY ATTEND LIVE
 STOCK MEETING Fine Addresses on Live Topics Characterize the
 Opening Session.
T TEMPORARY OFFICERS
~. D. INcarn and H. G. Spauldiig ,ChGSen-S. Q. Seyier De.
 nOHnces Nemag0gues.

With more than one hundred of ill this state in attendance. Che first days session of the first annual convention Of the Arkansas Live sock Association was characterized by a number of enthusiastic speeches at the Elks TheaJer in this city Wednesday afternoon. The dele gates and many business men inter- ested ill the new packing house here attended the meeting and the speeches were Enthusiastically re- ceived. The Pine Bluff band cere- naded the visitors 2. the Hotel lief ferson at noon and furnished music during the meeting.
 The session was opened by secre- tsly H. G. Spaulding, of the Pine Bluff Chamber of Commerce and Rev. w. c. Davidson, pastor of the Filst Methodist church, who offered prayer.
 After the address w. D.>Hearn, of Pine Bluff, and H. c. Spaulding were elected temporary president Ind secretary of the state organiza- ten respectively. President Hearn then appointed nominating com mittee, composed of J. F. Mcintyre Pine Bluff; Prof. s. M Sand arson: Magnolia and c. K. Elliot'!, Eagle Mills, Ark. This committee will re pert at the business cession Thurs day morning.
 During the afternoon session Ron $. o. Sevier, of Camden, spoke or "The Possibilities of South Arkan sas. He predicted success for Che stock growers association and dWel at length on the great possibilities O South Arkansas from an educaiiona' snd agricultural standpoint. He created a sensation when he de. nouncad demagogues, whom he saif were plaG'siful in Arkansas politics and went on record ais being strongly in fave. of good roads throughout the sta'e.
 The address of Lon P. Frazier, of Little Rock, field secretary for the Watson and Alvey Creamery Con- pany with plants all over the Gtase discussed the Conservation of thf Scil," through. live stock growing.
 A. D. McNair, of Little Rock, ir charge o fthe government farm man. agement of the Department of Az riculture in this state, reviewed the culture of forage grasses and haT good faith in the ability of Arkansas to grow live stock on large scaif and successfully
 It is expected that two hundred more delegates will arrive here be- fore the opening of Thursdays ses- sion.
 Simon Whitestcne, who is promot- ing tEe packing house here, made Q brief talk yesterday outlining the purpose of the organization.
 The business session will open at 9 o'clock this morning and after thf elec,.ing of officers the following pro gram will be carried out:
 When We Reduce Our Gotten What Shall We Grow in It's Stead?- Hon. Clay Sloan, Commissioner of Agriculture.
 Progress of Tick Eradication-Dr A. E. Wright, Inspector in cherge o' government bureau of animal indus try at Little Rock.
 Developement of Live Sock in Ar kansas-J. M Wilson, of State Agri- cultural School
 An Economical Forage System fol Live Stock Growers-L. A. Mark ham. agricultural commissioner b the Iron Mountain.
 The Future Outlook for Bette7 Live Stock in Arkansas-I. c. Liz gett, presidew. Grtenei County fair association.
 Agricultural Training = Presiden Geo. A. Cole, of Farmers Union O Arkansas.
 Treatment of Animal Diseases-Df J. k. Stanford. state veterinarian.
 Railroad Interests in Live Stoc' Growing-W. J. Doyle. agricultura commissioner of Cofton Belt rail read.
 A Practical Partners EXperienc With Live Stock-Ed Faver, of Eng land.
 Hog Raising-Dr. Wilder Carpen ter. Marmaduke, Ark.
 Value of Stock Yards-Editor Ma +;op,1 T ixue StOck RnnOrtpr