The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1893-12-29
DEER CREEK FARMERS CLUR.
The Game Law Discussed .


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The Deer Creek Farmers Club met on Sat
urday last at the residence Of Mr.. Bennett II
Barnes. near Chnrchville. d. C. Wharton
Smith presided with T. E. Swartz, Secre-
tary. Other active members present, in addi-
ton To the host, were William ID. Lee, James
r kenly, Robert F. Hanna, James w. llama,
William i. Hopkins, John i. Wysong, John
Moores, Edward p Moores and Il. Harris
Archer The visitors were George E. Silver,
Henry u. Silver, Harrison Bailey, Malcolm
Beale, j. W. Greenland, DIR. John NJ. Finney
and Rev. George &. Barnes.
The committee to examine and report upon
the condition of the farm consisted of MeSsrs.
John Moores, Wysong and Archer. The COM
mittee, together with the entire club, made a
general examination of Mr.. Barnes premises.
The farm, which belongs TO Mr.. Hosea
Barnes contains about 100 acres, the land be-
ing nearly all level. The dwelling house
stands on an elevation near the centre of the
place, and from it there is n fine view. This
farm is in high state of cultivation and pro-
duceS as much corn, wheat and hay as any
farm OF its size in the county.
The committee, upon reassembling at the
house, reported through Mr.. Moores, who
said they found everything in excellent shape,
Just as Il farm should be. There is Il great
deal of stock, all well cared for, with plenty
of stable room and plenty Of provender Mr..
| Barnes has six head OF work horses that will
| average l 300 lbs apiece, together with several
other fine horses and colts, good yoke OF
oxen, a quantity of poultry and lot Of fine
sheep, which every far uer should have, and
thrifty hogs and pigs.
Since the club last met at this place Mr..
Barnes has erected a windmill. which forces
| water to the house. He has put up shedding
| al ound his barn yard and enclosed the back
porch with glass, all Of which improvements
were approved by the club.
| Mr.. Archer made the critical report. He
wanted to know why so many corn stalks
| were strewed on the ground between the
house and barn.
MIR. Barnes said he had been feeding his
oxen there and generally picked up the corn
| stalks and put them IN the hog house, where
| they make better bedding than straw. Mr..
| Archer also observed that the ditch in front OF
| the doors which entered the barn yard need
| opening that several of the openings in the
| stable have no window sash 1t would be
\ better to feed fodder in racks instead of on
| the ground. He had noticed fine lot of
| turkeys roosting very high, on the top Of out
| buildings, which he thought was reflection
on the honesty of the neighborhood. Mr..
| Archer added that he knew the elder Mr..
| Barnes is one of the most successful wheat
| growers in the county, but thought he might
| raise more wheat if he sowed it earlier. Often
| he does not SOW until from the 10th to the
| 18th of October.
| President Smith made report of what ne
| saw and beard at the State road convention in
Baltimore on Dec. 18th.
On the suggestion of Mr.. E. P. Moores Q
| discussion took place on a game law. Mr.
| Moores said that the last game law passed
was in conflict with the ole one, consequently
we do not know what the law now is. He
wanted the opinion of the club on game law
| for Hartford county.
1t was thought that the season for killing
| partridges and rabbits should be for thirty
| days, beginning the day after election squir-
| rels and woodcock from August 25th to Sep
| TENDER 18th. 1t was also agreed that the law
should be framed so as to prevent all shooting
| for one year, and about one-half the club
wanted it extended to two years
Messrs. W. w. Wilson and John w. Web.
| ster were elected active members of the club
The next meeting will be held at the resi-
| dence of Mr.. John Moores, on January Goth
| Subject, ''At what age should VIC fatten stock
| for the market 81