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tributed largely to the agricultural success of the show. MR. 

 BUCHANAN was first American Minister to the Republic of Pan- 

 ama and was High Commissioner representing the United States 

 during the Venezuelan dispute. His death occurred from apo- 

 plexy in London, October 12, 1909, while returning to his apart- 

 ments from a dinner. He was a man of deepest integrity and 

 sterling judgment, and he rendered a noteworthy service to the 

 livestock industry in years when public recognition was vitally 

 needed. 



