The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1904-09-17


81. LoU1s. NO.. September 18th, 1904.
Msssrs Editors This Is Maryland day at the
Fair. A very PRETTY designed invitation has
been issued requesting the recipient to be pres
snk at the Maryland Building today and also on
the evening Of the 18th at the reception 70 Gov.
Warfeld.
The jury Of awards Is now at work in all the
Last week the Maryland exhibit
in the Palace Of Agriculture was examined.
SUPERINTENDENT W. L. Amoss has been hampered
in his work By the meager supply Of goods fur
nished by the banners Of Maryland. the most Of
whom sending but one or two cans Of each brand,
whereas each exhibitor should have sent one
case Of each brand It takes several cans to show
In exhibit, the judges requiring can OF each
brand as sample and the foreign nations are
asking for samples to test the quality Of our
canned goods. Mr.. Amoss is put TO bis wits end
to make two cans Of each variety stretch out to
meet this demand. Here is the chance OF the
Gamers Of Maryland to get their goods on for
eien markets and they should send more goods
ct once for distribution. The Gamers Of the
State should have here representative to study
the methods Of canning as done by other people.
Maryland being the greatest canning State IN
the Union is missing great chance to beuent
by this Exposition.
The cattle show commenced today and Will
continue until the elth and those who visit 1t
will witness the largest and finest exhibit OF
cattle ever gotten together. All dairymen
should come here before it closes.
What Is the matter with the people OF Balti-
more county that they are not coming here IN
larger numbers after all that has been written
and said about the greatness Of this Fair1 Sure
II they do not realize what they are missing
Mr.. Guy e. snavely. Of Fork. Nd. who is now
here, says that one building Of exhibits, the
chronological Building. is well worth the triF
here to see. In no way could the money Ds
spent that win give 20 much information ON al
Last week was Oklohoma week. This 15-year.
old territory has outstripped all former terrific.
ries in the wonderful results achieved in the
way Of settlements and building and growing
big crops. A greater variety Of crops are raised
there than in almost any otherstate. They claim
to be the next star to be added to the flag.
The Modern Woodmen Of America had their
time last week. They are beneficial organiza-
ton, caring for their sick and dying members
and are very strong throughout the Middle and
Western States. Five thousand dollars were
offered in cash prizes by the Exposition for those
camps which excelled in drilling. Their mannu-
vers surpassed anything heretofore attempted
by any Organization. including soldiers. their
drilling being simply immense" Three army
Officers acted as judges. They have several
auxiliaries composed Of women and they drill
equal to the men.
( The u. s. Government has about 200 OF its reg
uIar army from the navy yards stationed on the
grounds and during the entire season Of the Fair
do guard duty over the numerous exhibits made
by Uncle Sam.
The Fair ofRcia1s, recognizing the power Of the
press have provided for it's accommodation the
Press Building, where every facility ia furnished
The Art Palaces are four in number The
United States exhibits occupy the centre build
ing. permanent structure close by Festival
Hail. This gallery is kept open each week night
until 1880 o'clock and is, well pafronized By
lovers Of fine art. One building is devoted to
statuary. some very fine pieces in marble as well
as in bronze and plaster being shown. In the
two side buildings devoted to foreign exhibits OF
paintings and hne embroidery work. some re.
markable skillis displayed. The most striking
painting Of full size portrait is perhaps the one
in the Belgium section by Emile Vanthier. II
is picture Of his sisterin-law and is so lifelike
one imaeines she is really looking at you as you
stand before it, The same artist shows group
This mother. grandmother. wife and sister. A
picture Of the home while the inmates are sit
ting around the evening lamp engaged in knit
ting, crocheting and reading. is very natural
the lights and shadows being exceedingly well
executed. The Japanese, as usual, excel in their
art display. a lion, q goat and an apple limb in
full bloom, executed In silk embroidery, is a re-
markable showing Of great skill and patience in
their execution. Perhaps the most costly piece
is the head Of the Madonna, embroidered in silk