Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1914-03-05
NIX BLANFoRD 5 LIME Bill


NIX BLANFoRD LIME BILL
| Tie Lime bill introduced by Mr.
Blanford, Of Prince Georges, il
one tat affects every farmer and, il
tact every farming community, and
should have the endorsemen. of the
General Assembly, if il is a fact
thai lime is so potent factor cor
the swectening of soils There las
been great deal said about the
advantages of lining soils in agri-
cultural journals, and statistics seem
to bare out the contention that lime
is one of the most potent factors
that can be used on the farm. Our
limited experience of farming does
not permit us to discuss the ques-
very intelligently, but our most
successful farmers assure US that
there is nothing from which so pro-
nounced results can be obtained rs
from this source. Mr.. Blandford's
bill will make the price of lime
within the reach of the poorer
classes and this should tend to the
upbuilding of our poorer sells. We
sincerely trust that the measure Will
receive favorable consideration at
hands of the legislators.
The bill follows:
An act to appropriate a sum of
money for the purpose of constructing
plants for converting oyster shells
into lime for agricultural purposes.
whereas, Along the tidewater of the
State there are large accumulationS of
oyster shells which are not put to
profitable use and,
/ Whereas, Large shipments of such
shells are made TO other states to be
converted into lime for agricultural
purposes and,
/ Whereas, Lime made from oyster
shells is OF equal or greater agrlcuI-
tural value than lime produced from
other sources, and II is right and
proper that the State of Maryland
should conserve its resources for the
beneFt of its citizens, therefore,
u SEC. L. Be II Enacted by the Cen
eral Assembly of Maryland, That the
sum OF twenty thousand dollars
~, OUOl oe and the same is hereby
appropriated Tor the purpose OF esta6-
iIsning two or more plants for Tie
converting and reduction OF oyster
shells into agricultural lime, one of
which plants shall be on the Eastern
Shore and one in the counties OF
Southern Maryland.
Sec. 2. Be il Enacted, That Board
IS hereby constituted and appointed 10
be known as "The State Agricultural
Lime Board" which shall be conn
posed OF the Secretary OF the State
Board of Agriculture, the State Geo
logist, the Director OF Farmers Insti-
tutes, the State Agent Farmers
Demonstration Work, the Maryland
State Manager OF the Maryland Settle
ment and Development Organization,
the superintendent of the Maryland
House of Correction, for the-time DE-
ing, and their successors IN Office. TO
serve without other compensation than
their expenses.
Sec. 5. immediately after the an
preparation hereby appropriated shall
Deeome effective, the said board shall
organize by electing a President ane
a Secretary, and other officials neces-
Sary, and thereupon they shall pro-
coed TO acquire the ground necessary
Tor said plants, and construct the
proper buildings, and install the
proper machinery and after SAID sew
eraI Acts shall nave been performed,
they shall employ proper Superintend-
ents and engage proper clerical hap.
Sec. 4. And be Il Enacted, That
Immediately alter the location OF SAID
plants thai said Board shall make
requisition on the Superintendent OF
| the Maryland House OF Correction for
such number, not exceeding fifty t5UJ. |
| of prisoners confined therein as may
| DC necessary to 90 the labor for the |
proper installation and equipment, anu |
operation OF sad plants, which SAID
prisoners shall DC under the charge
and control OF such guard or guards |
as may be designated by the Superin- |
sendent OF the House of Correction.
and all of such prisoners shall be en-
tilted to receive extra pay tor over
time work.
Sec. ). And Be 1t Enacted, That
the said Board shall have the power
TO contract with the authorities OF the |
several counties tor the employment of |
prisoners confirmed il 1hs Jal4s OF tue /
said Counties, whenever said Board |
may deem such action advisable.
Sec. d. And Be it Enacted, That /
the said Board Snall make report 60 |
the Comptroller OF the State Treasury /
annually OF receipts and expenditures /
and any excess over and above the
expenses and costs OF maIntaInance OF |
said plants shall be paid into the
Treasury of Mary iand.
Sec. I. And be it Enacted, That
said Board - hereby directed To- sell
he Lime produced al SAID plants 10
farmers Tor agricultural purposes. for
cash only, ana al prlce which wall
enable them 10 pay ali expenses ana
costs OF maintenance with : small per
eentage over and ABOVE expenses and
cost OF maintenance TO enable them 10
maintain sinking fund 10 reimburse
ne State al posslolel Tor the appro-
prIatlon hereby MADE.
Sec. {. And BE u Enacted. That
me Board hereby created is authorized
ana directed To make examinations
INTO the possibilities OF Lime prouuc-
lion and determlne the feasibility of
establishing other additional plants
Tor SAID purposes and report 10 the
nsAt session OF the General Assembly
me result OF their inyestig alions Win
tnelr recommendations based on said
EXAMINATIONS and investigations.
Sec. 2. And be II Enacted. That In
shall also be the the duty OF said !
board 20 take up with me several
Railroad, Steamboat and General
Iransportion Companies Legotiarions
looking 10 the prompt and economical
TRANSPORTATION ana SAID Asgr.et,Isur...1t