The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1884-02-01

Mr. John Lacey asked the Secretary
what discount was made on his last clip SOLE
in Chicago.
The answer was none at all The WOO
was graded fine heavy, good fine. combins
and delaine. The bulk Of the clip was
combing and delaine, and sold for % cent:
per pound, and averaged 241 cents pei
pound, net.
". v. Gull said that just now it was moi
so much a question CT whether NE should
wash as it was Shall we keep any sheep al
all! Prices of wool had got below the pay
ing point. The price Of mutton was good
and he had been questioning in his own
mind whether breeders had not better turn
their attention more to the mutton breeds.
Eli Bloss said that his Merinos, when
well fatted, brought good prices. There is
no doubt it pays to produce good mutton at
present prices to cents per pound. live
weight, for sheep that would average ITO to
100 lbs. Then well fatted. In reply to a
question by s. S. Smith. Mr.. Bloss said he
recommended feeding half hushel of grain,
two-thirds corn to one-third oats, per day to
the hundred sheep, and gradually increased
to two bushels. In few instances be had
fed as high as three bushels.
Mr.. George Gardener thought sheep farm
ing paid. Two years ago he changed COWS
for sheep, and so far he was we'll satisfied
In answer to questions. r. F ,Roberts said
he could not boast Of having the best kind Of
sheep. He gave first and best care to his
cows, and the sheep had to take it sec md.
When he washed his sheep sheared an aver
age of lbs. Last year he sheared May
Both and 5lst. and averaged 81 lbs., and
sold for an average of 241 cents, clear Of
all expenses. There was 111 months growth
of wool
Chas. Philips said his grade sheep shear
ed an average of 5 lbs. washed wool, which
sold for 80 cents per pound. The unwashed
wool Of his pure bred Merinos sold for an
average of So per head.
W. v. Cults grade sheep averaged 50 .25
per head for the clip of last year, and
sheared one Id. per head less than the year
before.
John Flemming said the sale of his last
clip of wool Of his grade sheep averaged
1886 per head, the average weight being 81
lbs washed.
D. c. Stewart said in buying wool and es-
iimating the funds required, the calculation
was based on an average Of lbs washed
wool per head.
Mr.. Bloss moved that the Association hold
shearing festival at Salem.
The motion was seconded by w v. Gull
and was carried
1t was then voted to have the shearDg
May 9th next
Mr.. John Flemming moved that com
mittee of arrangements for the shearing
feetiyal be elected.
The motion prevailed
Mr.. Flemming was elected, but declined
to serve, and was excused.
The following gentlemen were then elect
ed s. s. Smith, W. V. Gull, Ghas. Phillips
Mr.. John Flemming presented the invita-.
ton of the Northern Illinois Sheep Breeders
and Wool Growers Association to attend
their shearing festival, to be held in Rich
mond on May 1890.
w. v. Gull moved the chair appoint
delegation of three to attend the shcaring.
Wv Gull, John Flemming and George
Gardener we're appointed.
Mr.. Gull positively declined
Mr.. Flemming moved that the President
be requested 10 serve on the delegation, and,
on the motion being put by Mr.. Flemming,
it was unanimously carried.
1t was voted the President appoint
weigher for the shearing.
G. M. Bishop was appointed, with power
to choose his own assistants
r. F. Roberts suggested that the commit
tee of arrangements should confer with the
ladies of both the religious societies of So,
lem in regard TO providing the festival din
ner on the occasion Of the shearing festival.
As well known the custom at the yearly
shearing festival at Caldwelrs Prairie, sue
cessfully held for many years, is for the
ladies connected with the church society to
provide dinner, making a proper charge
therefor.
Mr.. Flemming moved that the committee
of arrangements be instructed to confer with
a committee of the ladies, with the view of
providing the festival dinner.
The motion prevailed.
On motion, it was voted 10 instruct the
committee of arrangements to adopted a
schedule of classification under which all
entries for shearing could be made.
Mr. G. /. Shumway opened the question
of the tariff on. wool and presented brief
arguments In its favor.
Nv. Gull and John Lacey spoke in OPP
position.
A petition to Congress in favor of the res.
toration of the tariff of 1867 was numerous
ly signed.
The Association then adjourned to May s,
at Salem.
Those who enjoyed the hospitality of the
Bristol House speak in praise of the efforts
of the hostess, Mrs. Shotliff to entertain her
guests.
The Association are under obligations to
the liberality of Messrs Shumway and Lazy
for the free use of their hall for the meeting.
B. Fl. STocKER, President.
R. F. ROBERTS, Secretary.
STAND BIZ YOER- TOHN