National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-10-18
TIE MINCHEsTER FAIR.
A Very Excellent Display and Many
Attractions, but n Light Attend-

Attractions, but Light Attend
ance.
WINCHESTER, VA, Oct. 1.-THE Shen =
andoah Agricultural society, on thei r
grounds located at the northern suburbs
of this city, commenced its exhibition
under very unfavorable circumstances on
tho 14th instant. The West Virginia
election, and fairs held on tho same day
at Frederick, Nd, aud Stanton, Va,
have cut short the attendance. The ox--
hibition of cattle represents the follow
ing herds of improved stock: Guilford
herd of short horns, owned by S. w.
Solenberger, Chambersburg, Pa, eleven
cattle; one bull, 3 years old, weighing
1000, cows, and heifers. These cows are
breeders of beef and not good mixers. A
herd OF eight short-horn Durham cattle
of extraordinary size; bull 10 months
old, weight 1900; 4.year-old COW.
weight 1880; 3-year-old COW, 1000. This
breed is mostly for beef. Some are good
mixers. A herd Of Holstein cattle.
owned by Ashby & Mckay, of Front
Royal, Va, nine head black and white of
superior beef qualities. but poor mixers.
A herd of Aberdeen Angus cattle, i'm
ported by w. II. Whitridge, of Baltimore,
Md, (fiftecn in number) from Scotland.
These cattle arc black, without horns. OF
splendid size, very poor mixers, but
producing beef Of the finest quality. A
bull weighs 1000 pounds, cows from /, 1850
to LOO pounds; yearling bull weighs
1890 pounds, yearling heifers 300 pounds,
Five herds of Jersey cattle, excellent
mixers, but not bred for their beef
qualities; owned by Mr.. Coo, Judge w. L.
Clark, II. b. Baker, and others.
A fine exhibition Of sheep. representing
every grade, noted for the excellence OF
mutton and fnoness of tho wool clip.
But few swine of superior excellence.
A small display Of agricultural imple-
ments.
Horses, representing trotters, saddle
and roadsters-Dr. Carter. of Woodstock
Va, whose stable has attracted 30 much
attention throughout tho United States
had q full stable Of thoroughbreds OF
| exhibition.
+. A. Graicben, the largest manufac
turer of gloves in the United States. ha
fine display from his factory, and will
have display at New Orleans this winter
Mr.. Graichen gives employment to from
300 to 500 hands. His factory is located IL
this city, and he fully understands tn,
tries. He is from Germany, To the sam,
grade of hands that received So 10 weekly
wages there he pays SIG per week.
Two Virginia broom factories are repro
sented. There are also musical instru
ments; a floral display by Robert Smith
| harness and saddlery; earthenware, plair
and ornamental; wooden goods Of nativ,
manufacture; wheat, corn, rye, oats. bar
Icy, and every variety Of farm and or
chard products.
Every effort has been made by the man
agemont to attract a large crowd. TIL
Marine band and tho Washington Ligh
Infantry were here yesterday, and Hon
John L. Thomas, native OF this city
but for long time prominent Mary
lander, and republican of national rep
utation, addressed the people last nigh
on "The humorous side of farmer
life" The attendance has been mucl
below the usual numbers.
Hon. Green b. Raum spoke here OF
Tuesday night last TO very large audi
ence Of voters. He ably contrasted tn
positions of tho two great parties nov
asking the suffrage of the people. Viz
ginia, he said, took leading part in tn
convention at Philadelphia, where tn
doctrine that "all men are created fire.
and equal" and that "all just govern
ments rest upon the, consent of the gov
erned" took its birth. Each party is sup
posed to have principles which eac
thinks is best for the people. The repub
lican party is proud of its principles an
proposed to BIO judged by them.