New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-09-07
THE FAIR AT AMEN1A.
PRODUCTS OF THE FARM IN PROPULSION
FAT CATTLE OF DUCHESS COUNTY ON ExHIBta
TIoN-THRIFT AND PROSPERITY SEEN
on EVERY HAND.

FAT CATTLE OF DUCHESS COUNTY ON ExHIsh
TIoN-THRIFT AND PROSPERITY SEEN
on EVERY HAND.
Armenia Sept 6.-The fourth annual fair and
cattle show of the Eastern Duchess Agricultural
Park Association closed here to-day, after three
days session, which was marked by unprecedented
success In every respect The exhibits were better
and more extensive than before, the pro-
gramme contained several attractive novelties
for each day, the were good and exciting
the weather splendid, and the attendance num-
bered upward of 5000 the second day.
Dutchess County is noted for its beautiful scenery
from the Hudson 70 the Connecticut line and
the ancient founders Of Armenia selected one Of
the prettiest spots in It for their settlement. 10
is like glen in the Tyrolean Alps, every shapey
hill being covered By darlS-green shrubbery. and
the town itself nestes among trees.
The fair grounds contain twenty acres
and located in the suburbs OF the town on
high land, which commands view of the valley
One end OF the plot Is a natural plateau ana
forms platform from which the crowds OF visit
ors can survey the race track and have full
benefit OF the racing without the necessity OF
going to the grand stand. The balfmle track
is good one, occupying the lower portion 81
the land, which is about level billiard
table. The grand stand has seats for 1900 per-
sons The main building and the cattle sheds.
which are on the higher ground, are permanens
and substantial buildings and have been filed
during the fair to their full capacity with interest
ing exhibits.
feature Of the exhibition was the fine show Of
fancy cattle. A herd OF Hosteins, shown by ID. H.
Sherman. OF Dover Plains. represented some ex-
tremely perfect specimens Of the Aggie and Neither
lands strain. one OF the nest ever brought 10 the
United States. Ex-State Senator J. b. DutcLer,
Of Pawling. also exhibited small herd of his pets
Of the same breed The Jerseys and Guernseys
were represented by some choice cattle from the
herds of Cornelius Whitbecl OF Columbia County,
and there was also an array of Durhams. Devons
and Ayrshircs that would have deli GIFTED the heart
Of any lover of handsome and valuable cattle
Other kinds OF stock were also well represented
the specimens OF colts, matched and single driving
horses. fat steers sheep. swine. and all kinds OF
poultry being of a character to reflect credit upon
community which encourages their production
and upon the individuals VINO have bred them.
In the main building the exhibits OF fruits.
flowers seeds and garden vegetables were surprls-
ingly complete and attractive. In the upper rooms
were displayed large and varied collection of art
needleworll and painting satin. plush. china
and terra Gotta, the handIwork OF the house, ives
Of Armenia and vicinity.
Besides the attractions OF the fair proper. there
an itinerant circus. which received the assidu
Gus attention Of the young, and several other float
ing shows, which make point Of visiting tho
country at fair time.
4 good many distinguished visitors were pres
ent at the fair, among them Eeutendnt-Governor
Jones' who vas on hand with his manuscript %
make q speech.
This Is essentially Republican community and
everybody meets wants to talk about tina
tariff. II is notorious fact which leading DEM
ocrats admit, that hundreds Of worlingmen all
over the country, who have voted the Democratic
ticket heretofore. Will go 10 the polls in November
10 vote solid for Harrison and Morton. The
farmers are prosperous and happy, and they know
what has made them One Of them at the fair
said 10 a Tribune reporter:
Look about you and tell me what you think
Of our people. They have gathered here from
miles around, some coming by rail, but most Of
them in their own carriages, drawn by their own
horses. Note how hale and hearty they look, how
well-dressed they arc, and how freely they spend
their money for rational enjoyment. Note also
that there Is strong drink sold here gaming
or betting going on, and that an intoxicated man
has not been seen here during the fair After you
have observed all this you will understand why
we are mostly Republicans, and when / tell vou
how have been enabled TO attain present.
state Of prosperity you viii see why 1t is that W"
continue TO support the Republican party. and IN
believe more firmly than ever in its principles.
We, and all the men and women whom employ,
owe our pros porous condition wholly and solely 10
the Republican doctrine and practice Of protection.
which has kept the American market for tho
American producer instead OF permitting its de-
struction by free competition Of foreign pauper
labor. All these people know it. Their
homes are filed with comfort and refine
ment Many Of them have come from the other
side, and tell story OF their experience there
which would make any man OF ordinary inteili-
gence q prgtectonist. The county contains all
sorts of industries. and takes equal interest in
manu- fractures agriculture. live stock and dairy
products. Therefore attempt to tamper with
the tariff affects rs at once
Among the prominent visitors to-day were State
Senator G.. i. Deane. William Dnehart. member ~
Assembly from Columbia County: d H. Sherman,
Of Maybrool1 Farm. Dover Plains: Sheriff c. ".
Bedding. George Russell County Superintendent ot
Schools; eX-State Senator J. b butcher and A. NJ