Evening journal., 1902-08-29


4 there Of yesterday. 1t was the Sec
and last day Of the annual Farmers |
= and the management Of the park and
pies Railway Company express the
lion that there were more people there
terday and last evening than there
r have been on any occasion since the
ming of the park. While the majority
hose present were women, there were
ny men on the grounds.
he farm exhibits and those Of agricult-
li implement firms were good and We're
we'd with interest by the farmers and
r families. White Brothers in partic-
spared no pains or expense to make
;reditable showing with their many
es of up-to-date farm machinery
Politicians Were on Hand
was politicians day as well as farm
day, and early in the morning the
lidates and their promoters appeared
he grounds. There were few of the
rs present, but the knowing candi-
3 s made good use Of their time by get
into the good graces of the women
E s, both old and young. Many OF these
rants for Office acted the plan Of Dew
I OF New York, and gave excursions on
lake. McCools launch was kept busy.
8ae candidate took a number Of young
4 lie into see the educated pig. The in
Il gent little DOrker was asked If the
lidate would succeed, but the shy ami
A refused to answer until 1t noticed the
Of its trainer, when it "squealed."
girls said that the question hurt the
4 lal
=. Candidate for - was seen talk
I to the wife of Farmer She
little child in her arm and Mr.. -
a fiattering and sudden liking to the
md taking it in his arms he tossed 1t
& It and caressed it in a manner that no
1er could fail to appreciate. Thel
an was gratihed that a statesman
politician should take such a fancy
er child.
mes worked by the willy vote-hunters
all Of them were clever.
nong the candidates who We're ac
y canvassing at the park were:
ancis NJ. Walker, for register of wills;
es T. Ratledge, who wants to be re-
"a er OF deeds; Emmett +. Stidham, who
# tier the nomination for sheriff; VIII
u. Deighton, who would like to be
( OF the Orphans Court; George
I, the would-be Democratic sheriff.
les =. Saville, who aspires to the same
ion from the Republican side of the
e; James S. Moore, who is promi-
ly mentioned as the Republican can
fe for recorder of deeds; Fred Eden
1, for register Of wills; William Law
who Is seeking legislative honors
the Fourth district: Samuel McCOr-
who would like to be coroner; How
Ely, a wouldbe register OF wills;
l.. Ball. who is hustling for the posi-
OF recorder Of deeds; c. Candy Hop
who wants TO be a Levy Courtman;
,. Vandever, who again wants to be
her, and James F. McIvor, who also
,tively canvassing to the nomination
oroner.
DIned Beneath the Trees
noon the long tables beneath the
simply groaned under their loads of
ting and savory edibles. The excel
cooking OF the farm wife never
ed to a better advantage and the
sr was the envy of city visitors.
oesn't that look fine?" said a city
as he gazed with longing eyes and
ring mouth at the fried chicken, and
vegetables on the tables, to say
ing Of the pie. cake and preserves.
certainly would like to get a chance
Il that dinner" he concluded, as he
his hat down over his eyes and
ed Off. He was not the only one who
have been delighted to have taken
ctive part in the repast.
dKiTS It0 0oOO 9boll6oo
ere were but two travelling falxirs on
,round yesterday and they did a big
less. One man was selling shoe
ing. After telling about the merits
goods, he said:
ow ladies and gentlemen, 1 am sim
dvertising this backing. 1t is fine
e and as 1 have my expenses to pay,
course, must make some charge. l
sell you box Of this for ten cents
throw an extra box Of 1t in as a
mt" After shining one or two pair
oes the blacking sold like hot cakes.
ere you are, good people" cried the
fakir, Il am selling you prepara-
that will enable you to nickel plate
ling that you wish. You can touch
our bicycles and the metal work on
harness. 1 am not here to sell this
1 am simply advertising it. To
one person from getting several
les and somebody else getting none,
rye the small sum of ten cents for
,ottle and I win make you present
lother." He sold lots Of the nickel
z.
Award the Prizes
long the awards made yesterday
as follows:
aries Hoffman, Of New Castle, first
for three big tomatoes.
leat-Golden Coin. Henry Kelly, first
Mediterranean, William S. Ellison,
Pool, Richard G. Buckingham x
first; King Of Harvest, Henry Kelly
SIS. S. Armstrong, first.
.tle-Grade Jerseys, Edward Wood
first, second and third prizes.
istered Jersey bull, under one year
d Naudain, Jr., first.
istered Jersey cows-Arnold Nau-
first and second prizes.
Heard Interesting Address
the casino a large crowd assembled
ar the interesting address made by
mer Whitehead, of New Brunswick,
Mr.. Whitehead was introduced by
Master John B. Hayes, and he
d a fluent speaker, making many
II suggestions for the benefit Of the
r.
ing his address, Mr.. Whitehead
d out the contrast between the
r Of yesterday and the farmer Of to-
z< He referred to the fact that the
Of the past believed that Drawn
'% nuscle was superior to brains, and
>4S lingly, gave but little attention to
';+S|1s. lucation of his children, contendine
S<2 books spoiled a boy. Mr.. Whitehead
uch an idea was a grave mistake in
elief. In his opinion brains ruled
<*e in every case, and he pointed out
q he education Of the farmer boy has