inefficiency under the present law, we will cite the conditions which obtain for 1910. In the report of numbers of animals returned to the Bureau of Statistics by the various counties under the present law, the numbers as given were: Horses and mules, 787,785; cattle, 2,051,903; and hogs 1,490,232.

The numbers actually taxed as forwarded to the secretary of the Board of Equalization was: Horses and mules, 993,545; cattle, 2,475,639; hogs, 1,680,460. This shows a difference in the report to these two departments of 205,760 horses and mules, 423,736 cattle and 190,228 hogs.

The government will make its report of Nebraska's statistics about February 1st and it will credit Nebraska with more than 3,000,000 cattle and more than 3,000,000 hogs, and the government report will be much nearer, as to actual numbers.

However, it is not likely that the legislature will extend favorable consideration to a change in the method of securing agricultural statistics, as it is much harder to eliminate than create political offices.

If this Board should desire to make a preliminary trial of gathering and publishing agricultural statistics on its own motion we think we can add this department to our office at an added expense of not to exceed $2,500 per annum, and guarantee fully as good service to the state, so far as agricultural statistics are concerned, as has obtained in the past. However, if a publicity agent were added the expense would be greater.

STATISTICS.

The report of the Bureau of Statistics for the year 1910 shows that the value of agricultural products was less than for 1909, although the general crop was greater. The long dry spell during the summer caused some shortage over the early promised yield but the prices obtained for products have been lower than a year ago. The following is the compilation of the total yield of principal crops for 1910:

The number of live stock as returned by the assessors is as follows:

Omaha has continued its position as a live stock market during 1910, being third in number of cattle received, fourth in hogs and second in sheep, as shown by following table:

RECEIPTS OF LIVE STOCK.

From January 1 to December 31, 1910, and 1909.

Such a showing by a Nebraska institution is a matter of pride to our citizenship, and we but express the kindly feeling and satisfaction of this Board in its prosperity. The Stock Yards Company is a material factor to our success in donations of silver cups for premiums to exhibitors, and a continuous free electrical advertising show at our annual State Fair, thereby showing they realize the advertising value and materially assist toward the pleasure and profit of our patrons.

DELEGATES.

At the semi-annual meeting you elected your Board of Managers as delegates to the various meetings held during the week of the International Live Stock Show at Chicago. Messrs. Rudge, Youngers, Hervey, Leonard and your Secretary attended, and met with the various associations. At the American Fairs and Expositions meeting we were assigned the week of September 4th to 8th inclusive as the dates for holding the Nebraska State Fair. We extended an invitation for the holding of the National Berkshire show at our coming Fair and have a good prospect for favorable consideration.

The American Shorthorn Breeders' Association still recognizes Nebraska as one of the three great state fairs in the distribution of specia premiums and we are to receive the same specials as Iowa and Minnesota. The banner counties of the state may be mentioned under any of the following conditions:

The following is the first preliminary comparative statement of general farm data issued by the Census Bureau:

WASHINGTON, D. C., April 13, 1911.-Census Director Durand issued today the first official statement from the Census Bureau relative to the agricultural statistics of the state of Nebraska collected at the Thirteenth Decennial United States Census, April 15, 1910.

It is based on a preliminary comparative summary submitted to the Director by Dr. Le Grand Powers, chief statistician of the Division of Agriculture in the Bureau of the Census. This summary shows. for both the census of 1910 and that of 1900, the reported total value of farm land, buildings, and implements and machinery: total acreage: improved acreage: average acre per farm; average value per acre of farm land and buildings; average value per acre of farm land alone; and the aggregate expenditures for labor and fertilizers. It also distributes the total number of farms according to color of farmer: specified character of tenure: whether held free or mortgaged by owners; and by certain acreage groups.

The director gives notice that the summary's figures are subject to revision later, owing to the fact that a number of farms whose returns are incomplete will be included in the final tables. These additions will not. in all probability, modify any of the amounts or rates contained in the present statement.

The census of agriculture was taken primarily for the purpose of. obtaining an accurate inventory of all classes of farm property existing on April 15, 1910: a complete exhibit of farm operations during the year ended December 31, 1909; and a statement of the number and value of domestic animals in cities and villages on April 15, 1910.

Statements relative to acreage and yield of crops and the domestic animals of Nebraska will be issued by Director Durand as soon as the tabulation of this data has been completed.