The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1880-01-28
z1ISNEsorA wooz GRoWERs.

I MxNNfcOia WSOL GROWERH.
Meeting Of the MINES tia Association Of
Wool Growers at Minneapolis Wednes-
day. tse
The meeting Of wool growers was called to
order in Good Templars hall by the presi-
dent, Hon. VIM. Fowler, of Newport Mr..
f. C.Judson, of Pennington, secretary of
the association, was present. Thirty to torty
wool growers were present, among whom
the reporter recognized, w. s. Carver, 81.
Van Nest, VIM. Strathern, Fl. j. Jewell, J
6. Bass, MIR. Irwin, John Blaisdell, M. YER
rell, Hon. Hugh Durham and George Blais.
dell. s9
Hon. VIM. G. LIE Duo, commissioner of
agriculture, was introduced to the associa-
ton, and, after speaking of the
increase of wool production from 1867 to
1878, requested members of the association
TO collect and forward to the agricultural
department information regarding the breed
ing of sheep, and other matters of interest to
wool growers.
The remainder of the forenoon session
was occupied with discussion of crosses, re-
garding especially the gain from Lincoln
and all other long wool varieties, and
| breeding for mutton. ..-..f
In the afternoon the first subject of dis
cussion was tho S
- r. LOSSES BY WOLVES AND DOGS
Mr.. Cowan said that wolves have DESTROYED
| one third the sheep in this township. VIM.
Fowler said that five years ago there were
fifteen aocks of fifty to seventy five sheep in
MS Scwrship; butnow, because of the de-
! precautions Of wolves, there is only
one hocf of thirty. He said
the small bounty offered for
| killing wolves does not induce men 10 hunt
them. 1t was finally voted to circulate
through the State petition asking the leeis-
lature to offer sufficient bounty for wolves
and levy tax upon dogs.
Motions were made and ador-ted as follows:
10 refund the money paid by old members.
That reports be made quarterly instead of
monthly. That the directors work I'D the
| bulklng of wool IN this State. That the
next annual meeting be in St. Paul and of
two days session.
Officers and directors we're elected as fol
| lows for the ensuing year,
President-Hon. VIM. Fowler. q"
| Vice Presidents-H. Van Ness. J. g. Bass
and J. d. Scoffield
Secretsry-E j. Woodward, s"
Treasurer-Hon. Hugh Durham
Directors-C. A. DeGratf Geo. w. Baird,
O: E. Cults, J. G. Bass, w. W. Wilkins A. G..
kimball, N. Small, VIM. Strathern and r. G,
Judson. ~-~ f|0
Executive Com mittee-C. A. DeGraff, chair
man, Geo W. Baird, VIM. Strathern, N Small
J. D. Scofiield, H. Van Ness and r. q. Judson
- sEoRETARY's REPORT. 49,
This gives the number of members "a, of
whom have made 10 reports of SO5 sheep,
not including lambs. Deaths of sheep re-
ported, 10, viz: Killed by dogs, 8; from
| chill after shearing, 2; drowned. l; disease
of bladder, l.; Landing, 2; mired, I; causes
not stated, 3.
The heaviest average weight of wool per
mead, eight pounds, was reported by George
w. Baird.
The average price of mutton in 1879, in
tho st. Paul market, was $40, Spring
lambs averaged l4c.
| The total number Of sheep in Minnesota
in 1878 was 1886. Wool product 79O, 2O3
pounds. In May, 1879, the number of sheep
was 1915 and the wool product no, 4SO
pounds.
The report says no money has been lost
the last year on any flock of sheep in
Minnesota, and speaks briefly of the pas
I turage and feeding facilities of our State as
unsurpassed, while diseases which are pre-
vaent among sheep in other States are
unknown here. The only drawback is in
the danger from wolves and dogs.
The secretary suggested the holding of
public shearings, with meetings of growers
| to exchange ideas as to different breeds, and
informal arrangements we're made accord
| lngly before the members separated.