WASHINGTON.

Table showing the estimated number and value of farm animals for the years 1870 to 1896, inclusive.

NOTE-Returns from Washington previous to 1882 were included with Nevada, Colorado, and the Territories.

WEST VIRGINIA.

Table showing the estimated number and value of farm animals for the years 1870 to 1896, inclusive.

WISCONSIN.

Table showing the estimated number and value of farm animals for the years 1870 to 1896, inclusive.

WYOMING.

Table showing the estimated number and value of farm animals for the years 1870 to 1896, inclusive.

NOTE--Returns from Wyoming previous to 1882 were included with Nevada, Colorado, and the Territories.

IMPORTS AND EXPORTS OF ANIMALS AND ANIMAL PRODUCTS.

The ultimate end of all surplus farm products is to find a market. Generally speaking, the supply of agricultural products in this country always exceeds the demand, hence the foreign market is ever one of importance. A careful consideration of the tables which follow will show that this country imports many animal products which might be produced with ease and profit on our own farms.

With these tables, as with all foreign commerce, one must take into consideration tariff rates, reciprocity treaties, exceptional demands on account of drouths, etc.-all those matters which to some extent have a bearing upon the law of supply and demand.

EGGS.

Table showing the quantity and value of imports and exports of eggs from 1892 to 1896, inclusive.

[Compiled from reports issued by Bureau of Statistics, Treasury Department.]

Table showing the quantity and value of imports and exports of butter from 1892 to 1896, inclusive.

[Compiled from reports issued by Bureau of Statistics, Treasury Department.]

NOTE.-The exports include exports of foreign butter, a small item.

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