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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. 
