The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1891-02-14

lint il is an omen Question whether the peach
orchard is a permanent productive source II was
at time of immense proportions in the state Oh
New Jersey, but gradually left that State, and was
largely developed in the upper portions oil Delaware
and the counties of Maryland adjacent and more
recently, has extended to the Southern portion OIL
the Eastern Shore but it is longer the source OF
the great revenue that it was; although 1t seems
to be growing rapidly in the mountain districts oil
Western Maryland where some of the finest speei-
mems are grown, and with good financial results
The tobacco interest of Maryland needs careful
and eonsiderate attention, and thoroughly believe
that with proper energy zeal and push in the euit
walton, handling, inspection and sale OF TINS aruce
the revenues for the same can be greatly improved.
The laws both of the state and of the national gov
eminent that hamper this industry should be altered
In my observations and travels for the last few
years. looking around a farmer large land
owner and that deeply interest ed in all that
tends TO the agrieultu raj interests of Maryland,
have been impressed with the fact of the general
scarcity of horse breeding within our borders,
When we glance over the daily papers of our city,
and find frequently column after column advertis-
ing the Western horse, it cannot help but put the
thinking man to asking himself this question: Why
is this? With thousands of acres of as fine grass
land as one could wish within stones throw of the
city limits and extending for miles in all direc-
TONS yet the merchant of Baltimore if DESTROYS OF
purchasing team, Immediately makes application
oil some dealer or hrm OF the western States' ne"
years ago the state oil kentucky hau almost mo
| nopoy in horse breeding, for both thoroughbred
and trotter, as well as coacher and heavy draughG
but we find the farmers of Indiana Ohio, Hi
nois Iowa, and, in fact, almost all the western
States including the Pacific Slope turning their at
| tention to horse breeding. Coming bacK closer
nome we look TO west virginia 10 see the same III
dustry being stimulated NOW why Is IL that mary
| lana, with all us advantages cannot DC ihaue
horsc-producing state? With our climate, our water
our sod our proximity to all the great eastern cities
Boston. New York, Philadelphia, Washington
and with inside water transportation almost from
Boston TO Florida which is guarantee tosafe snip
ment to all these points, Maryland should take first
rank.
| Why not form stock companies, and purchase the
finest blood that be secured, of all strains, and
| let ii be known that Maryland means to take hel
place with her sister states horse breeding sec
ton. We already have number of gentlemen who
are breeding horses in a moderate way and owning
some of the best blood in existence; but we want
more. We want the buyer from New York, Boston
Philadelphia Washington and Baltimore to recog-
nize that in Maryland he can find any horse OF any
blood and of any size color, condition or speed ina
ms iAOSt ''9'iNAS'S '''''~-
then have our Maryland combination breeders
sales, with the horse under the hammer to the high
est bidder without reserve; and, take my word for
it, this is II source of revenue that should not bt
overlooked.
Within the past twelve months have had the
opportunity of looking into the system OF breeding
in foreign countries, more particularly in France
where made some purchases The French methot
of breeding is totally different from our own, but il
many respects it is preferable. For instance, Ger
tain section district adopts particular strain o
breed of horses exclusively, so that the buyer cal
always be suited within limited territory. 1t was
my pleasure to be able to see in two days 2O coaci
stations, mares or niles ana 10 see, Wllhout lh'