Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-01-14

2hle- though II IL still ! complete,
o>tinx TO The bad management Of some
u re railroads in delivering freight,
I'D other causes. Few can appreciate
~ Difficulties under which the manage
n<nt have lAbored. No set ofmen have
worked harder, though they have not
always worked indiciously. Mistakes
hare been madt--somc hardly cxcusa-
BE in businessmen hut when ! think
81 the magnitude ofthe enterprise, which
4 lhr beyond The first expectation OF
he originstors, I am willing to make
many allowances. What with the man
axcmcnt being crsmpedin their finances,
the worst weather ever seen in this sec
ton, the short time they have had
(about one third the time the Philadel-
mia Centennial hadD, petty jealousy
q home, and thousands ofsmall as well
g large annoyanccs. &C., the Exposition
stands to-day wonder Of the world
monument Of talent, indomitable
will, and work.
Major Burke has sacrificed every
thing, working often twcnty-four hours
- time. have seen him after an all
nights work will one hand on the tele-
ersph-keys, q sandwich in the other,
and with dozen men around him wait
ine for a. chance TO speak "just one
word He looks ten years older than
he did six months ago, and, / believe,
has sacrificed his life to the success Of
the Exposition.
Mr.. Samuel Mullen, the most impor-
tapt officer Of the management, is also
. hard worker. He has many things
70 recommend him for the position. but
his manners and arbitrary ruling in
many cafes have been the cause OF much
Of the trouble with the exhibitors.
Captain s. ii. Buck and Mr. e. NJ.
Hudson, of the Executive Committee,
are tho "power behind the throne"
These gentlemen have given up their
private business for months, and have
been willing to work without any ex-
pectation of reward. Few know what
important parts they have filled, as
their modesty has kept their names in
the background. 1t will take three
weeks to complete the exhibits, and
then the visitor will have before him
the most magnificent display Of the
worksof man, as well as the natural
resources Of the world, ever presented
10 his view. The educational depart
ment will astonish the learned. The
wonderful resources Of the different
States will be surprise to the resi-
dents Of the States themselves.
Richmond is well represented in the
manufacturing interest, and am proud
to say that in every case where she
comes in competition with her sister
cities she is able to hold her own. In
many instances she deserves the gold
medal.
Allen & Ginter have magnificent
display think the handsomest in the
building. Many others say the same.
George A. Ainslie & Sons fire-hose
truck Is beautiful piece of work.
j. w. Randolph & English exhibit
three cases of blank-books, satin and
silk. law and cloth bindings. This is
the only work Of this kind on exhibit
ton. and much admired.
w. 4. Simons & Brother have five
cases Of blank-books. Some of the
books show magnificent work, and they
are very handsomely arranged. Al gen
tleman from New York said to me " ne
was astonishcd to see such work done
South" lie did not know anything OF
the kind could be done outside of New
York and Philadelphia. 1t was as
handsome as any he had ever seen.
These two exhibits stand side by side,
and have had much attention.
The Randolph Paper-Box Company
have very handsome exhibit. consist
ing of 1900 varieties of druggists
boxes in paper, satin, plush, and straw
The exhibit is in glass case l2x24
feet. This company show specimens
Of custom work for all the United
States, Canada, Mexico, Cuba, Austria
liz, and South America.
Messrs. o. ii. Chalkley & Co. have q
fne collection Of leather.
NJ. Valentine 4 Co. exhibit theii
beautiful case (all Virginia woody o
meat-juice.
c. \. Palmer & Co.. agricultural
machinery, beautifully finished.
Thomas Christian exhibits about lift,
samples Of ground glue. Let those wh'
think expositions don't pay ask Mr.
Christian. He has realized some Of tht
substantial benefits of the Exposition
T. G. Williams & Co., Salmon, Han
cock & Co., and Pace Tobacco Com
pany, make fine exhibits.
In Machinery Hall j. W. Cardwell &
Co. and II. NJ. Smith & Co. have run
ming machinery.
The State department is not yet com
plete. as goods shipped three weeks ag'
have not yet arrived.
Virginia will have fair display il
COMPARISON with some other States bu
when the limited means at the dispose
Of the assistant commissioners and tn
short time they had arc considered, tn
wonder is that she makes as good
showing as she does. The State CON
missioner has never taken the slightcs
interest in it, and would not even TAX
the trouble to mail the printed matte
sent him from New Orleans. If
proper man had been appointed, eve
with the little money we had, our On
play would be very different to-da.
The thanks of the State arc due
Major Jed, Hotchkiss and Mr.. Thom'
Christian for their indefatigable wor
under not very encouraging circun
stances. The writer has contribute
his mite to the cause. A State exhib
cannot be gotten together in ninety day
and ws are now paying the penalty
the old Virginia theory Of not doing +
day what We think can be put off till :
morrow. | have great respect for o
age, but none for laziness.
have seen by the papers complain
Of excessive charges in New Orleans f
living. l think this is a mistake.
live for $3.50 day a. well as | can
New York f,r the same money. Coz
board can be had in private families {