CATTLE-GROWING OUT WEST. 67 



Add cost my share cattle the first year .... 2,500 



Expenses t $7,875 



Tour share of cattle first year $2,500 



4 herd-horses, $125 each 500 



2 dogs, $30 each 60 



$3,060 



Add my expenses 7,875 



First year, grand total . $10,935 



First year, increase of cattle $2800 



My share 1400 



Deduct 10 per cent, for loss of cattle . . $140 



"Wear and tear of machinery, etc. . . . 200 



340 



My actual profit first year . . . . . . $1100 



Your share 1400 



Deduct 10 per cent, for loss of cattle . . $140 



Hire of Indian herder, $10 per month . . 120 



To putting up 800 tons of hay ... 400 



660 



Your actual profits first year $740 



Second Year. 



Your account — Increase of herd $2400 



Expense of herder . . . . . . $120 



1000 tons of hay 500 



Loss of cattle, 10 per cent 240 



860 



Your actual profits . $1540 



My account— Increase of cattle $2400 



Expense, wear of machinery, etc. . . . $200 



Loss of cattle, 10 per cent 240 



440 



My actual profits . . $1960 



