The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1888-02-04

been SOwu 800 soon TO NIL Tor harvesting.
Mr. Ewing then read an essay on sheep
culture, giving in detail his experience in
sheep husbauGrs. He thought his eX-
perisnce similar 70 that of most farmers,
aud made a good exhibit of prices, not
having sold lambs lower than five dollars
per head. his dock averaging lamb to
each eve, the ewes selling from six to
eight dollars; these prices, with the value
Of the fsece added, showing q profitable
investment. He thought sheep did better
in small focks, and should be sheltered in
Criticisms being in order, Mr.. Noyss
said the sheep question 7as one he was
much interested in. He thought Dir.
Ewing had touched all the nam points
of sheep culture, bnt had neglected to
say what price he had received Tor his
wool He thought sheep culture prof.
table to farmers.
Mr.. f. Mccullough had no experience
to report. Mr.. DIycSinck had some
experiences in it, aud liked the business,
but had discontinued it on account OF the
loss by dogs. He thought sheep more
profitable than any other stock, and
thought the most profit iii small f1ocks.
In fhs course of his remarks he called
attention so a feature in tho dog law not
generally known, viz; that dog detected
in the act of killing sheep and being
identified as to ownership, that the owner
was individually liable for the damage
done,
Nr. John r. Bond could not see why
large li0cks of sheep could not he kept
here while ia Australia and the far Wes5
they are hociled by thousands.
Mr. II. 5. Condor thought the essa
covered practically many points pertain
ing 10 the culture OF sheep, bus chat Mr..
Ewing's quoted prices we're high.
ilr. Sutton Thought Mr.. Ewing had
given conclusive data, and some impor
tsnt information on the question. He
thought small focIs more profitable than
| large ones, and related his experience in
treating sheep for scab by the cold water
dip. He found it effective in removing
the disease. He had not realized az
| renumerative prices rs Mr.. Ewing, and
did not think the manure worth more
| than horse manure.
Mr. John W. Mccullough approved
| the essay. He had some experience with
sheep, and found them more profitable
| than other stock.
Mr.. Moore also had some experience
in sheep raising in years gone by. His
| objection to the business was principally
on account of the extra fencing necessary,
| besides requiring more care aud expense
than swine.
Mr. Joseph Coudou had not arrived
early enough to hear the essay. but haC
| heard his father speak of realizing gooG
| profits from the culture OF sheep. H.
had often heard that sheep and cattle did
not do ueli together. He had found that
the awards made him from the sheep
| fluid had not paid bis losses from the
ravages of dogs.
| Mr.. Thomas c. Bond said the retiring
board of County Commissioners had
established d uniform price for sheep
killed by dogs without regard to their
| value.
! Mr.. II. 5. C1udon said there was some
Unsuitable ground for this action, DIS he
| had known some to realize prices in this
| ii f,a 10
market.
Mr.. Sutton SAID he had sheep killed,
| aud had been i0!ly compensated for the
| loss.
Mr. Duyokinek said he was afraid to
| go out when dogs ware among his sheep,
for fear he might identify some of his
neighbours dogs, and involve them il
trouble.
| Dir. Balderstou gave his experience il
sheep raising, and had had reasonable
success, bu5 did not think it sufficiently
renumerative to continue it, and had
re-estab ished a dairy. He thought i
more profitable to change the whole flock
every year.
The criticisms being closed Meszrs. f
Noyes, J. r. Bond, auG John W. McCul
Tough we're app ,inted as the committee
TO examine premises stock, &c. A recess
OF half an hous was then taken.
On re assembling. Mr.. Noyes, as chair
man, reported favorahly on Mr.. Ewing's
iiue cattle. his large aud convenient barn,
his fine mules, and hen house of modern
design. Mr.. Bond supplemented Mr.
| Noyes report with the statement that
Mr.. Ewing bad harvested the present
season $50 tons of hay, which with the
usual acreage of grain, made a good
showing.
Dir. Ewing asked the club for advice
III regard to burning wheat stubbIe
Some. members farored it, others thought
it did positive injury. Mr.. Coudcn had
seen decided advantage. Mr.. Balderst"n
related an instance in which he thought
it had resulted in loss of July 500.
Mr.. J. r. Bond said it had been decid-
eddy an injury TO wheat in his case.
4 recess was then taken for dinner,
which substantial repast was enjoyed
with zest, the enjoyment of the good
things being seasoned with good nature
and genial humor.
This being the annual meetiug-the
yearly dues were collected, and the cleo
ton of new officers being in order, all
the present incumbents were reelected.
4 letter was read from Mr.. Thomas
| Dreunen, of Ekton, saying that he fully
appreciated the proffered membership OF
the club, but was sorry his business en-
! gagements compelled him to decline.
On motion Of Mr.. Duyckinck, Mr.. Geo.
G., Hopkins, was then elected a member
of the club, and the corresponding sccre-
tary notified to so inform him
The rext nesting of the club will be
hell ct Mr.. John w. McCuliongh's on
Thursday, the 10Th inst. Subject Of
essay, "Fpblic Schools"
! One racU
Is worth column of rhetoric, said an
| American statesman. IL is 2 fact, estab-
lished by the testimony Of thousands of peo-
Pile, that Hoods Sar.aparilla does cure
I sGrofnla, salt Fhegm and other diseases Or