Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1889-05-10
SUPPLEMENTS SHOW.

The assemblage of the editors of the press
throughout Maryland, at the Eutaw House,
Baltimore, on Monday last, in response TO
an invitation from the Hon. Frank Brown,
to meet and take into consideration the pro-
posed trades display and exhibition at PIN
lico, in Septembr next, was grand success
in every particular. The press throughout
the State was fully and ably represented,
and the enthusiasm m anifested assured the
splendid success Of the propositions as set
forth in the admirable and stirring address
of Mr.. Brown. We cannot now recall
throughout long period of time an occa-
sion of public interest in which there was
such uninimity of sentiment, desire and in
terest 10 the furtherance of any cause than
was manifested on that occasion. Indeed
every one present, and there were many
prominent gentlemen outside Of the press
present, seemed delighted not only as to the
matters to which their attention was invit-
ed, but at the practical, vigorous and en-
thusiastic manner in which they were set
forth by Mr.. Brown. 1t was evident that it
was the right man in the right place, and
every one present saw and realized the sue
cess of movement that was not only to add
to the material development, but the prestige
and glory of the good old State. Honor to
the noble, generous hearted Frank Brown,
of Baltimore city, in coming forward from
his luxurious ease and comfort and giving
his talent, energy and pecuniary aid in the
revival of an organization that must and
will bring untold millions of dollars into
the State by the enrichment of the lands,
the character of its productions, the ingenu-
ity of its workshops, the products of its soil
and the improved order of stock raising in
all of its grades.
We deeply regret that with this weeks
speak of the proposed objects of the call
We can only give the able and spirited adj
dress of Mr.. Brown-it speaks for ITSELF
Our readers will pause and reflect, and at
an early day we promise to take the matter
up and treat it as best we can, and in such
way as we think most advisable IN the in
terest of the people of the county.
A stranger to most of the editorial associ-
alton of the State, we cannot draw cur re-
marks to close without an expression OF
the pleasure that it gave us to meet and
make their acquaintance, and express the
hope that the future will have many such
reunions.
| 1t is not out of place to add that Frank
Brown won his way int the heart of every
one present, not only by his open hearted
hospitality, which was free as the streams
down the mountain side, but by the deep,
solid interest he had in view in the direc
ton of those methods that are to eliminate
in the prosperity and happiness of the PEG.
pie of Maryland.
The following is the address of Mr.: Brown
GENTLEMEN OF THE PREss--The idea under
lying the proposed exposition scheme is that
the purposes for which the State of Mary
land and the city of Baltimore contributed
SO literally in placing at the disposal of the
Maryland State Agricultural and Mechanical
Association the extensive and valuable prop
erty known as the Pimlioo Fair Grounds
shall be fully carried out That pu rpose was
to establish, at point most cassidy accessi-
farmer, the stockbreeder, the tobacco planter
and the dairyman and all others interested
in agricultural pursuits, could meet together,
exhibit their products compare methods aud
systems, discuss their experiences and the var
iouG avocations incident to agricultural life,
and transact their own business through their
own agents.
1t is only by a practical exhibit of our own
products that we eau ourselves learn what is
ra01t V tbA trna nnAt nf tl,n
interests of this commonw wealth MARYLAND
was in former days famous for it's herds of
pure blooded cattle, imported from the best
herds OF Europe. Formerly we raised our
own beef cattle, and also had beef on the boof
for sale; now We get it from the West. For
merly we bred and sold high grade stock in
horses, cattle and sheep. Now the high bred
| stock goes west, and 10 that direction we
must look for the grade of stock that ought
to be cropping the herbage upon our own hill
sides and drinking the pure wholesome water
from the never-failing springs and streams in
our own valleys. Cannot something be
done TO reverse these conditious2 Can we
not bring back again to old Maryland her
olden name and fame? 1t only requires or
ganization and effort.
With such an organization as we can per.
feet, we can institute series of horse and
cattle fairs here that will restore to this State
give it national reputation, for you will find
not only our own stock here, but that breed
ers-from other States will be anxious to avail
themselves of the advantages, second 10 none
in this country, which we can offer. In the
matter of transportation alone we have facil-
tiles unsurpassed In the Western Maryland
Tide Water Railroad, which will make track
connections with every other road entering
Baltimore, and By the line now running into
the Pimlco grounds will land horses, cattle
and sheep or implements, machinery or ireigh,
Of any kind without disarrangement from
the point Of shipment until they are laid down
Immediately at their place of destination.
The climatic advantage of this State cannot
be decried and the adaptabilty of soil and
water 10 the stock breeder and farmer are
not surpassed by that of any State on the At
lantic seaboard. 1t only remains for the people
interested in agricultural pursuits 10 saw
whether or not the magnificent possibilities
lying in these Pimlico grounds shall be util-
lied by the agricultural people of Mary land.
And when You lake into consideration the re.
markable facilities for cheap transportation.
whether by water or by rail, the proximity to
the markets OF Baltimore, Washington and
Philadelphia, and the advantages to be de-
rived from nearness to such large centers of
population, together with the cheapness and
abundance OF living, it would seem that moth
ing is required but an intelligent co opera ton
and association of interests to place the good
old State of Maryland in the front rank of
modern agricultural development. Within
our borders lie found every thing that is neces-
sary to full and complete endowment of life