The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1914-02-21
Nevada Cattle Owners Organize
Statewide Association Is Formed at Enthusiastic Meeting
Held At Reno Saturday and Important Business
Is Brought Up For Consideration

pairing to rescind an agreement entered into with the cattlemen OF
the State, regarding the method Of assessment of cattle, was the idea
presented before the meeting of the Nevada Cattle Owners Associa-
ton yesterday, and vigorous protests were entered by delegates
present against the proposed action.
Information as to the proposed change was conveyed to the
delegates by John Henderson, of Elko, who stated that prior to the
enactment of the law creating the commission, a gentlemens agree
ment had been made wherein yearling cattle we're not to be reported
to the Assessors. "At that time declared Henderson, "the plan
was favored by cattlemen, sheepmen. businessmen and the Commits
sioners, although the doubt was expressed that the cathemen would
keep their word" he declared the cattlemen had lived up to the
law and requested the matter be placed In the hands OF the execu-
tive committee for future action.
The announcement was made by Mr.. Henderson when he re-
sponded to a brief address upon the question OF the taxation o
stock. He declared a telegram had been received from the tax CON-
mission giving notice of the contemplated change and asking that
committee be appointed to confer with the State body. The teie-
gram read as follows:
1--WE desire new arrangement whereby all cattle of whatsoever
age shall be reported to Assessor in same manner as sheep are to be
assessed in accordance with conference. Please appoint committee
to confer with the tax commission during your meeting We will
meet you here or in Reno. as you please"
With delegates present from practically every district in Ne
vada, and also from eastern California and southeastern Oregon, the
new association was formed at a meeting held at the Commercial
club. Sessions were held in both morning and afternoon, and dur
ing the evening the delegates were guests at an elaborate banquet
at the Riverside hotel
During the afternoon session permanent officers we're elected
and W. q. Mofat, of Reno, heads the list as president Of the newly
formed organization. Five vice presidents were selected as follows
VIM. McGil, of White Pine County; Pete Indart, of Elko Coun
tv; I. j. Bell, of Nye County; George Wing6eld, of Washoe County
and Dan P. Browne, of Modoc County, California
The executive committee, consisting of five members, was select
ed as follows:
John Henderson, of Elko; E. F. Dangberg, of Douglas; R. C
Turrittin, of Washoe; b. Petrie, of Humboldt and George B. Wilson
of Churchill.
The executive committee announced that Dave staunton o
Winnemucca had been appointed Secretary and would enter upor
his new duties at once.
The association will maintain Offices in Reno and the bylaws
and constitution require the presence of the secretary in this city
MI. Stanton announced after the meeting that he would make hi
home here in the future in order to devote his entire time to the du
ties in connection with the office. A treasurer will be appointed a
a later date by the executive committee.
The organization was called to order at 10 O'Clock in the morn
ing by Governor Oddie, who welcomed the outside visitors to Rem,
and also declared the rapid growth in the cattle industry necessi
tated a State organization for the furtherance of the interest of stool
raisers.
MI. Henderson of Elko was called upon to act as Temporary
chairman, and r c. Turrittin and jeff Bradley we're named as tenn
porary secretaries. Chairman Henderson stated the nature of thu
gathering, which was the perfecting of an organization that would
better the interests of the stock growers.
The object of the Nevada Cattle Owners Association" said
Mr.. Henderson, sis to advance the interests of the cattle owners ii
Nevada and in the adjacent States; to afford better protection t
cattle owners and ranchers against trespassing; to prevent the steal
ing and unlawful killing of cattle. horses and mules; to provide fol
the better preservation and conservation of the public ranges; tc
encourage State and National legislation beneficial to the cattle own.
ers and ranchers"
R. G. Turrittin, of the committee on organization. presented
copy of a constitution and bylaws which were later adopted with
but little change.
The bylaws provide that the organization shall maintain its
headquarters in Reno and that an annual meeting must be held
upon the second Saturday in February Of each year. Special meet
ings are also arranged for The officials shall consist of an execu-
tive committee of five, a president, five vice presidents, secretary
and treasurer. The secretary and treasurer are to be named by the
executive committee.
During the afternoon session., and after the conclusion of the
adoption of the bylaws and constitution, a number of interesting
addresses were delivered to the delegates. DR.. W. B. Mack, State
spoke upon the prevention of infectious diseases and
declared that Nevada cattle were exceptionally healthy when CON-
pared to the cattle of other States. This healthful condition, he
ascribed to the climate. He also discussed the vaccination of cattle
for the prevention of black leg and anthrax, and gave a practical