Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1886-10-14

part If the farm properly coated with the
ele1nents of fertility il needed Thcne was
no meadow on the place from which "a cut
hay for the wintering II the stock bought
by the new 0wner. Work with = large
foFce was commenced on a close and
tough thicket Of twenty acn=S, in order %
convert IL into . grass field. The farmers
Of the nsighboFhood considered the pro-
posed improvement imprActicable. But
Mr.. Pabst got all the bushes and young
trees grubbed up. and in good time had the
land like plant bed. Prior 10 seeding be
heavily dressed the land with different fer
tiliZers, carrying them out loose in carts
and spreading them with shoveIs. Such
manuring excited much remark, and the
adjacent farmers agreed, a. the land WAS
light and sandy, such applications would
burn up the crop. Millet was seeded on
the land, and Mr.. PabSt has housed 100
tons OF fine hay, an average of - tons per
acre. There ia no guess-work about the
yield, a each load Of hay as il was hauled
in was driven on the scales in the fine new
barn and weighed. An immense growth of
peas on an adjoining piece Of land was
turned IN as an imprOver Of the soil pre-
paratory 10 seeding fall crop. This un-
usual growth Of peas was the result ofvery
heavy f.rtilizing. The other farming OPP
erations If Mr.. Pabsi have not been less
decided. The neighbors are all impressed
with the extreme high culture which marks
all he does. His stnre-houses ate rich in
implements, and they are used freely.
Many .hink his land worked two much.
But Mr.. Pabst is an enthusiast, and will
have nothing left until the finishing touches
are put on. Baltimore has furnished his
fine horses and other stock and most of his
fertilizers. His temporary house, barn and
outhuildings are up, but his mansion prop
er is 10 be commenced in the spring. The
money spent in 81. Mary's county has been
a great help 81 the laboring class this sum
mer. Mr.. Pabst was formerly partner of
Mr.. George Borgieldt, New York. They
Were importers of fancy goods. Mr. Borg
fedlt and Mr.. I. Z. Studley, also of New
York, have recently been down on visit
Ia Mr.. Pabst and made il lively for him. II
is said that Mr.. Borgfeldt will purchase
choice site adjoining Mr.. Pabst and put up
for himself u palatial residence. 1t is
thought other Northern men Of means will
follow the lead of these two wealthy gen
tlemen and purchase summer residences in
81. Mary'S county and handsomely improve
them. The great natural beauty of this
section is recognized by all the friends of
these gentlemen who have visited it,
Mr.. Pabst tells the story of how he settled
in Maryland after hunting for homestead
over Il large portion of the earth's surface,
in an interesting way. He was always
fond of farming, and made up his mind
he would be u landed proprietor when he
had amassed sufficient money 10 retire from
business. For some years during trips
abroad, he had examined the various
Of Europe with view of settling
there, and he also examined many parts
ot the United States with the same view.
Lately he took his wife to Europe and trav-
cled To- select home which should have
her approval. They found many beauti-
full spots, but could not decide to locate on
any of them. They finally returned to this
country. Mr.. Pabst knew many situations
here that were attractive on account of
beauty and natural advantage, but could
not make a selection. In order that a
thorough investigation of them might be
made, he ordered fine steam yacht to be
built. His intention was to cruise about
in the yacht with his wife until exactly the
right spot was found. He wanted to locate
on the waters of Maryland or Virginia on
account of the climate An advertisement
was put in tie SIM and answers flowed in
upon him ad libitum. Getting impatient
at the delay in finishing the yacht, Mr..
Pabst began visiting places offered him in
Virginia and Maryland, and ii was on one
of these visits he saw the farm which he
now owns. He was suited "a soon as he
saw il, made an offer at once and was soon
in possession of the property. The yacht
is now completed Mr.. Pabst will keep il
in the deep, broad bay, Immediately in
front of his house, and use ii as pleasure
boat Already many of the friends and ac-
quaintances he made while looking at lands
along the Chesapeake and its tributaries
are booked for excursions on the yacht
Mr.. Pabst is a genial, social gentleman,
much admired by all with whom he has
come in contact. He is evidently enjoying
himself hugely with his farming operations.
Already he has spent in Improvements ten
times the cost Of the farm, and he only
seems y be well started in his operations.
All agree that he will make il a magnifi-
cent place.-Baltimore San.