Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1882-09-15

action OF the figures Is only assd by that best
OF all the exhibits, Crossing the Plains" already
| referred to- 1t is to be noted that business men
visiting the fair have in numbers called at Mr. Peter
sons place aud made inquiries as to the advantages
he offers the trade Ia every case he has convinced
them that all his claims well founded and that
he can, as be does do better by them than can any
rival dealers in any other cnast market 1t was
] thoughtful thing in Mr.. Peterson to set apart
counter in his bazaar for the sale of candies in the
Pavilion. 1t is more than an accommodation to the i
public.
| An Important Industry.
highly interesting exhibit is made Of olive oil,
| by Mrs L. E. Mahan & Son, of Dixon as product
of their plantation The cultivation of the olive is
just now attracting considerable attention and inter-
est in southern and central parts OF the State with
indications that at far distant day this new in
dustry will become of great importance to the
State, and that the table oil for the United States
will be furnished in finest quality by California
The trees upon the Mahan place were set out some
q or 80 years ago along the roadsides as ornamen
tai trees only and the fruit for many years was not
gathered. Finally, as the value and utility of this
| product became discussed and the growth of the
olive here was found to be practicable plantation
was then set out upon this place. which has been
is now planted. Only the former trees however,
are as yet bearing but from these about 500 gallons
of table oil is produced per year, which quantity
represents about one half u the total product the
balance being used for lubrcating oil ard for manu-
facture of fine quality of SOAP The display at the
Pavilion, located in the central portion of the main
hall, comprises large quantity of table oil, very
carefully and neatly put up in bottles ready for
market tic and kaofa fr,Ily
ranged in display. The oil is exceedingly clear and
brilliant in color, and possesses a marked appear.
snee of freshness and of quick, active quality. 1t
is unquestionably OF the very purest and finest pro
duction, and fully equal to any Of foreign importa
ton, judging from appearance and the usual tests
| Musical Note.
Amosg the most elegant exhibits one that ad. |
dresses Itself to the cultured TASTE and one that is
invested with special interest, is that made in the
main upper hsll by A. N. Goodnough, of % Fifth |
street. San Francisco. He shows the we'll known
Bradbury piano. that has record OF thirty years o;
unblemished success 1t is too Populary known to |
need further comment. He presents also the we'll
known Steck piano. and to this we invite special
and critical attention whelmj, the distinguished
artist, accor S this instrument the highest possible
praise, and gives it first place among all others 1t
Exposition in 1873, and also at the Philadelphia
Centennial Exposition in 1876. Mr. Goednough also |
exhibits the celebrated Smith American organs |
which were first made in 1852, and since which time
over 100000 have been sold and $50 first premiums
awarded them. Mr. Goodnough has plainly exposed |
large sheet bearing testimonial signed by very
, large number of the leading citizens Of Sonoms |
county, testfsing to the worth Of his goods, and
Iah; t,;,
testimonial refers by to over 200 purchases in
that vicinity. These facts more forcible tnan
anything We could say in the matter The impartial
visitor has only to and hear the instruments to
conclude with US that all their claims are well |
founded and true.
Travellers TO the East.
Perhaps there is nothing that attracts more eau.
ous attention by certain of the mystic tie than the
fine and elaborate Masonic piece which adorns as |
centerpiece one Of the showcases containing the
grand exhibit of connections displayed by Henry |
Fisher, OF this city, known throughout the coast as
probably the largest manufacturer and most extern
sve wholesale dealer of confsct;ons west of the |
Rocky mountlins The piece referred to has an ar
ray OF embems, said to represent the Order which
completely overwhems the unntiated and strikes |
terror to the prospective candidate. The outline of
the pi, &c is about two feet eight inches square, |
with raised space representing the ground floor of
King Solomon's Temple in the center, and at each
corner is mounted knight, facing outward |
guard, arrayei in full knightly costume and full
armor. The central portion, re resenting the
temple, has tassellat>d DOR In the center Is sn
altar, with the letter &C upon the front An OPEN
Bible rests upon the top of the altar which in turn
supports two crossed swords At each side Of the |
altar and little in the back ground stands a pillar
with globes resting upon them, and also displayed
in the vicinity the square and compass, anchor
horn of plenty key stone, beehive, trowel beset-
ting maui, cable-tow, spade, and other Masonic EN-.
blems (lf such articles as ropes and spades are |
really Masonic emblems, it is no wonder candidates /
for Masonic honors take quinine to brace up |
before taking the degrees.) This entire piece |
OF work is most skillfully wrought and |
Is most favorably criticised by ALL and especially by
those who claim to know the mysterious and en-
blematical unwritten language conveyed by its |
many parts to those who understand such ancient |
Shibboleth Another charming piece of work in the |
confectionery art, displayed in Mr.. Fishers exhibit
is that of chains made of sugar, candy in which
beautiful links are looped one into another in most
perfect order This is known by those familiar with
the confectionery art to be most difficult work to
D
Also in this exhibit great deal of praise has been
bestowed upon the representations Of fruit, In
Guiding stripped apples, crabapples and pears,
which are exceedingly natural and attractive. These
are also equalled in limitations OF vegetables in
Guiding can tomatoes, carrots and potatoes. These
specimens themselves denote the finest and most
successful results in the confectioners' art.
The Davis Iron Wagon.
The Davis iron wagons, E. A. Scott & Co. i'm |
poters for the Pacific coast on exhibition at the
Park and attracts the attention Of every farmer who
chances to see them. 1t is the most perfect farm
and freight wagon constructed 1t was the
Davis iron wagons that were used 10 the stallion
walking match Wednesday. By reason of the
shrink and swell Of the woodwork of wagons in the
interior Of the State the life of vehicle at constant
work is not more than three or four years. The
Davis iron wagon, made entirely Of the toughest
wrought iron will not shrink or swell from drought
or dampness Furthermore, this wagon, though all
OF iron but the reach and POLE is not SO heavy as
wooden wagon of the same strength The Davis
iron wagons are specially adapted to the variable
climate of California, with its fog and rain for five
months and its drought and hot winds for seven
months e. A. Scott & Co., of Sacramento, are the
sole importers and dealers for the Pacific coast.
strona's Excelsior GATE.
Nothing at the State FAIR grounds attracts more
attention than does StroDgs Excelsior Gate 1t is
the Only gate to which was awarded the interim,
tional medal and diploma at the Worlds Fair at
Philadelphia. 1t has been exhibited at all the prn
cipal fairs of America, and has always without ex
ception, been awarded the highest premiums. II
has these advantages over other gates: Any farmer
can make them. No castings are used 1t is so ar
ranged that there is no strain either posts or
gate. This gate takes up room in swinging
Can be opened closed without alighting from the
wagon, horse or load. By having an eudward mo-
ton the wind can never affect the working Of it.
Can be made a stationary or portable gate Alb
solute freedom from need of repairs. Cheappess
and durability. All who desire the best most ser.
yiceable and cheapest gate should call and see the
one on exhibition.
Matching by Machinery.
Among the chief attractions of the State Fair is the
Perfect Hatcher Incubator, on exhibition by B. F.
Wellington, from San Francisco To this hatcher We
would call the attention of any who intend to invest
Eight hundred eggs turned 10 two minutes, !
without touching the hands; moisture applied, heat
and ventilation governed, without watching In
fact, only ten minutes in the morning and ten min
utes in the afternoon is required to work the ma
chine; then leave it al day and all night, and it
requires further care. We also notice another
article in Mr.. Welngtons display; that is, the i'm.
proved egg food. Thousands have thoroughly tested
this food, and know its value to poultry To those
who have not we would recommend to all to give IL