The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1896-11-06
Comforting about Tobacco.

! ! tudTleS Muftlu WIZ SttItiaiN III VI
ganizaton is composed of prominent
dealers and shippers of tobacco Leaf ("
that city This meeting was particularly
in the interests of the growers and plan
tiers in Maryland. Representatives OF
growers We're present from the lower
counties, as follows: Mr.. F. Snowden
Hill, of this county Mr.. Samuel Cox, Jr.,
of Charles, and Mr.. Mex. Griffith, of Cal
vert. These gentlemen will prepare es
saws upon the methods of growing, grad
ing packing tobacco, to be read before the
various locol county institutes in sections
where the leaf is specially grown. Prof
J. f. Robinson and Mr.. W. S. Amos. of
the MARYLAND Agricultural College, were
also present.
Questions touching upon the vital
points of the planters business were dis
cussed. 1t was the opinion of many that
a hogshead packed lightly in the end
turns out better thah the one packed
heavily, because, when heavily packed,
the leaf becomes stiff, and when reopened
presents bad appearance. If the tobac-
co kept as well when tightly packed it
| would be to the advantage of dealers,
| freight rates would be considerably les
sened on the total weight of SO much to-
bacco. But the light packed is preferred,
as better results are reached in the end
and better leaf is produced after time has
elapsed. 1t was also generally conceded
that more harm is done to the market by
mixed stripping than by mixed packing
the leaf becomes stiff, and when reopen
ed presents bad appearance. Ii the to-
bacco kept as well when tightly packed it
would be to the advantage OF dealers,
freight rates would be considerably les
sened on the total weight of so much to-
bacco. But the light packed is preferred,
as better results are reached III the end
and better leaf is produced after time has
elapsed. 1t was also generally conceded
that more harm is done to the market by
mixed stripping than by mixed packing.
The question How many types of tobac
co does the French contract call for"
was answered by the statement that four
are demanded, viz: S, A, B and c, and all
firsts-noEe at all of seconds. The French
trade, in which Maryland tobacco plays
an important part, was discussed, and
several pertinent questions dealt with.
''is there any tobacco grown in France
was asked. Tobacco, it was stated, is eN-
tensively grown in France, and the high
er qualities come in active competition
against the best foreign grades. But the
grower there must first obtain permit
from the government for the number of
acres he wishes to plant, and after the
crop is grown he must sell it all to the
government, which states the price before
the crop is harvested. If the crop there is
fine and large, there is but little call for
the Maryland article; but, if poor and
small, large demand is made. Touching
the German production of tobacco, it was
said that the amount of tobacco grown in
Germany is almost double that raised in
this state, and is stated at an average of
about 100000 hogsheads year, the great
er part of which is used in cigarmaking
The question rs the demand for Mary
land tobacco in the markets of the world
on an increase" created much interest.
Mr.. Charles Martin answered this query
by saying that the demand for MARYLAND
tobacco is on the decrease because pipe
smoking is on the decrease, especially in
Germany, and for which purpose Maryland
tobacco was much in demand very suitable.
Maryland tobacco is not so good for cigar
use or for chewing. Another reason is
the extension of tobacco production in all
parts of the world. In the West from
125, 900 to 10000 hogsheads now COM
Japan also grow it extensively. To keep
up our trade we must stand on our eXcell- |
ence and do everything to satisfy the ever
changing taste of the consumers Mary
land tobacco is noted for its excellent
burning properties. Many complaints
come from the fact that it is badly pack
ed and consequently, its quality is injured
if not destroyed. The everage price of
from one to eighteen ceuts pound, but
depends wholly upon the nature and char
acter of the crop.
To the question as to how the large stock |
of unsold tobacco is accounted for, it was
stated that this is due to the common
crops of late and the accumulation OF
same, not only of Maryland, but also of
Ohio and Kentucky brands
The effect of the useof potash salts as
fertilizers upon abe quality of tobacco was
said to be injurious, especially when used
indiScreetly. The use of the cheap pot; 81
salts causes formation of chlorine pJo
ducts, which act very iniuriously upon
the plants and destroy the burning quail
of leaf when cured.
Many other important questions were
propounded and answered TO the satisfac-
ton of buth growers and commission mer
chants.
After the meeting adjourned those who
attended visited the warehouses of the
state and the commission merchants who
deal in the article to examine samples of
the various brands demanded by the
French, German and o.hrr trades.
STATE OF ONO, CITY OF ToIEDo:i
Lucas COUNTY -
FRANK J. CHENEY makes oath that he
is the senior partner of the firm of F. J
CHENEY & Co, doing business in the CITY
of Toledo, County and State aforesaid.
and that said firm will pay the sum of ONE
HUNDRED DOLLARS for each and
every case of Catarrh that cannot be cured
by the use of HALL CATARRH CURE.
FRANK ]. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed in
my presence, this Gth day of December
A. ID. 1856.
SEAL. A. W. GLEASON,
- Notary Public
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken INTERNALLY
and acts directly on the blood and mucous
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