The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-04-12
THE NEW ORLEANS EXPOSITION
MATTERS

THE NEW ORLEANS EXPOSITION
MATTERS.
| Il ig with some pain that we observe that
Alabama did not feel able 10 make an APP
propriation % a state for representation at
the worlds exposition Ia New Orleans. IS
povyrty-l.ricken as che is, Mississippi did
better. There are sections Of Alabama un-
surpassed for fertility OF soil, water power
purposes, rich deposits Of coal and iron Of
the noss superior quality, beautiful
scenery aud heslthful resorts. II was
surely sn error that will cos. her much
more than tho expenditure Of few thous.
and dollars judloou 'ly handled. Her only
hope now lies In the enterprise Of her citi'
keos, her railways, etc. In and near Mo-
bile, one OF the fairest GENE on any sea, are
manufacturing industries Of large variety.
Tho railway shops there Gre tuning out
passenger coaches, freight oars, etc. A
factory makes excellent buckets, tubs, etc.
In ralladags are marbles OF grain
nld vein that rival The fines.
specimens Of Tennessee. In Walker county
IRE fields Of coal whose products In New Or
prizes to the Pittsburg article that floats
down the Mississippi to The Crescent City.
The pines OF Alabama, like those OF North.
orn Florida, ere OF the most deoirabo
sort, whether for house, furniture or
ship-buildng purpores. The iron IN the
vicinity OF Birmingham is of unsurpassed
excslience. Her cotton and vegetables and
fruits are Of the finest grades. And 80 We
nigh, 30 through the roe Of
that rich state OF the South.
And yet no public contribution has been
made and that unhappy sister will be Left
behind in the line of exhibitions a,trfc.
lively made. We really feel sorry when
wa note tina thus far beggsrly show that So
promised when we hear Mr.. COMMISSIONER
PRATr, one OF the Oldest ard ursst of her
citizens, talking about orly euoh minor
matters as 'some fine historical pictures,
never before exhibited, are promised, erch
as STEWARDS WARRINGTON, now in the pos
session OF gentleman OF Montgomery. Nh.
PRATr's family, too, which has beon long
known for their devotion 80 art, will con-
tribute some precious pictures, supposed
TO be the work OF the old masters, such
as RAPHAEL's Groupe OF Angels direct.
ing the Holy Virgin to oonsecrate the
Savior TO the Holy Catholic church, and
one, especially beautiful, Of q young Flor
entise girl, looking out Of The door, with a
candle, which she screens with her hand
gains. the wind, so that the lieht flows
only onto her face. Two large Florentine
! vases, the property of his sister. MISS AN
ME VERA PsATr, will also be included. These
possess tinge OF historical charm, as they
formerly belonged to the famous DUoHEssE
DE BERRI, the mother OF the DUKE DIR CHAM
| soRD, so long he hope OF the Bourbon party
| In French politics. Another object OF in
terest 10 lovers OF fine arc ia a
copy OF the bust OF young AUGUSTUS in the
capitol at Rome. This copy is one Of BAR.
roLsNES's fret works. Another work OF
B,RroLEMgN's and still more aeanH.
FIJI IL bust OF MAR. Rolf
sARD DE BELLEr, at the age OF
sixteen, which will likewise adorn the Ex-
position. Mr., PRATT has determined that
his state shall show at ker best. The
throwing unon his shoulders, by oircum-
stances, the task of.collecting funds, as his
state, unfortunately could make no appro'
priation, and the management Of these
fluids. on his part, as the principal con-
trbutors desire, mike his duty double, a
fact which people ought'.to spprcoiate'and
doubtless will.
On the other hand, how differently are
many Of the northern end nearly ell OF oui
western states acting with their liberal APP
preparations. Alas for the departing glory
OF the once glorious gulf states. In view
OF this II will be no difficult matter fol
Texas TO outstrip her southern sisters. But
Missouri and Kansas and TENNESSEE
and Iowa and Ohio, and indeed all
the northern, western and middle
states ore at heart in the work.
They will make splendid showing at the
exposition OF the finest order that money
and skill aud ability can secure. But
Texas can surpsss them all with the multi
plicity and the msgnificence Of her pro.
ducts. IL our smell Legislative appropriation
shall be literally supplemented by private
contributions.