Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-09-14
The Morqan's Grove Exhibition.


Jupiter Pluvius, however, could not
altogether quench the enthusiasm OF
the managers and exhibitors or drown
out the interest of the visitors.
The exhibition began on Thursday
with lowering skies overhead, and
chilly atmosphere all around. There
was a good crowd present, though,
fully 5000 people being on the ground.
Promptly at 12 o'clock the exhibition
was formally opened by Hon. f. Boyd
Faulkner, of Martinsburg, who made
an able, eloquent and interesting adj
dress. After paying his tribute to the
beauty and influence of the fair wo-
men who were so necessary to the
success of the exhibition, he addressed
himself to the farmers, showing them
the necessity of organizing and work
ing together to obtain government
benefits and recognition. His speech
was one well calculated to impress his
hearers, and he was listened to with
earnest attention. Mr.. Faulkner is
always warmly welcomed in this COM
munity, but his mastery address won
him new enconiums. Col. A. X. Bote-
Ter, Shepherdstowner of whom the
whole community is always proud,
was the next speaker He gave de-
served praise to the management of
the exhibition and to the exhibitors.
He gave history of the exhibition,
which had grown greater each year.
and said that it now rested with the
people themselves whether or not 1t
should become one of the greatest and
most prosperous shows of this section.
After the speaking the crowds amused
themselves by inspecting the exhibits
and trying their fortune with the va
rious catch-penny affairs on the
ground. In the afternoon a ladies
riding match was held. Miss Lizzie
Alstadt won the first prize, hand
some riding bride, and Miss Rose
Myers the second prize, a lap robe.
Friday was to be the big day" of
the exhibition, and had the weather
been propitious it would have been a
mighty big day. Despite the clouds
of the morning, people poured into
the grove by hundreds. 1t was Mary
lands day, and the Marylanders
turned out in force. Buggies and
wagons and hacks came over the riv-
er in one continuous procession, while
vehicles filled all the roads leading to
the show. A big train of cars from
Hagerstown arrived about 10 o'clock,
having on board about 400 visitors, in
Guiding the board of directors of the
Hagerstown Fair and fine band of
music. An excursion train from
Charlestown also brought a crowd.
The jefferson Guards Charlestown 5
new military company, was present III
new uniforms and with new accou-
trements, commanded by Capt. VIM.
Neill and Lieut. j. +. Wyatt. The
bows were to give an exhibition drill,
but the rain prevented.
Hon. John Randolph Tucker was
the only one of the speakers that
braved the elements, but the sensible,
practical speech he delivered made up
for all deficiencies. He said the farm
ing class was an important one in the
politics of the country, and were al
ways for a wise and economical gov
eminent, and were opposed to heavy
taxation, which takes the fruit of their
industry to fill the treasury vaults of
our country, which form prize that
lobbyists are always striving for and
fattening from. The farmers are al
ways hauling grists to the government
mill which the hogs of the lobby feed
upon, and they havea right to demand
redress. The farmers of every State
are the conservative element of the
country, and have great function to
perform in the affairs of the nation.
They should see that the fruits of
their labor are not wasted. He told
the people that in holding the fair
they were building better than they
knew, and were sowing seeds from
which they would reap great benefits
in experience and knowledge. He
urged them to organize and help to kill
trusts, rings and Hobbies, which, when
they get little legislation in their
favor, are opposed to every interest of
the farmer and workingmen.
About the time Mr.. Tucker finished
his speech, the rain, that had been de-
scending gently but persistently, be-
gan to pour down in a business-like
way. The five thousand people who
were present found shelter in the va
rious buildings and tents, but as the
rain showed no signs of letting up
they soon began TO strike for home.
1t was a great disappointment to ev-
erybody, but as it could not be helped
the folks just had to grin and bear it,
family hoping for better weather on
Saturday.
Saturday morning, however, the
rain was still with us, to slight ex-
tent, until the afternoon, when the
clouds broke away. But it was too
late then, for Saturday was the last
day of the exhibition. About a thou
sand persons were on hand, though,
and waded around in the mud as
though they enjoyed it. All the pre-
miums were awarded, and the interest
in this feature caused a good many
persons to be on hand. There was no
speaking and no attempt at amuse-
ment except the bag race, which was
won by Mr.. Edward Hoffman, who
got the watch offered by Mr.. Charles
Brown of Charlestown.
The following is the list of premi-