Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1888-12-26

dated Laramie (Wyo), December 10Th, has
been received by John Q. Brown, General
Manager of the State Board of Trade:
The exhibition train has had d safe and
glorious journey through California, Ne
vada, Utah and the greater part of Wyom-
ing, and will tonight be in Nebraska. We
are attached to No. Express, which will
reach Omaha tomorrow night.
" will then go il advance and work
up about dozen towns between there and
st. Paul. Our plans are well laid, and the
prospects are for successful trip. The new
stereopticon was tried last night in the ex-
hibition car. Howard Tibbits, our stereop-
ticon man. is highly pleased with it, He
has fine selection of typical California
views.
We crossed the barren Humboldt plains
and those of the Rocky Mountains at
favorable time. Old snow covered the
ground, and prevented the dry alkali dust
from blowing into the car, and thus dam
aging the products, which make as fine an
appearance as when we left Oakland Pier
The heaters operate perfectly, and the
experience of the last two days, which
have been extremely cold, proves that
nothing Will freeze in the car. Although
the heavy grades and the fact that the
train has at times been going at high speed
to make up for several hours lost time
have given us some rough bumps, the jars,
glass-cases, and all the exhibits ride
smoothly. Everything IS fast in place.
The exhibition has met with every atten.
ton from the railroad men along the line.
We have yet to reach place where our
fame has not preceded us.
The people along tie railroad have al
ready heard of California on Wheels"
They all predicted prosperous future for
the travelling State enterprise. While GO
ing through Nevada however, think we
got the truest criticism. 1t was a Piute
brave, who happened ON the train. l ex-
planned the objects and intent of the exhi-
bition. Umph.' grunted the old fellow,
plenty fruit, plenty everything good. No
good for Indian. In big country East all
men see 'em. No more stay in cold. Too
| many come out here. No room for poor
Piute.' l feel confident of the success of
the joint venture under the able auspices
OF the State Board and Southern Pacific
Company"
VIEWED BY TEN THOUSAND.
The exhibition reached Omaha ON time,
and on last Friday and Saturday the cars
were viewed by 10000 visitors They were
wild with enthusiasm, aud Mr.. Goodman
! received dispatch stating the success of
the scheme was assured.
A large number of inquiries are being
daily received from Eastern parties. Many
of these queries, however relate to coun-
ties which do not co operate with the State
| Board and are not answered. Thirty two
counties have affiliated with the State
| Board, and only questions relating 10 these
can be considered. Every week list of
these asking information is furnished to
! the different local Boards, and they are ex-
pected to send any specific inform alton de-
sired.
The circular just mailed contains the FOL-
lowing paragraphs;
California on Wheels the travelling ex-
| hibit in which you are interested, is meet
| ing with grand receptions everywhere.
Last Saturday we sent, and every Saturday
hereafter we will send, fresh supplies and
advertising matter which, by the courtesy
| of the railroad companies, extended
through Mr.. Goodman, will be carried free
Hence, if You have anything choice make
use of the opportunity.
Permit us TO suggest that your Board
should, at the first meeting OF the new
Board of Supervisors. petition for aid in
| carrying out the work. Several county
Boards are aided by the Supervisors (who
| are authorized by law to spend in any one
year sum not exceeding 81 ,00O to aid i'm
migratiop), and are securing assistance to
the extent OF yearly dues TO this organiza-
ton. In this wise all interests in the
county are aided and systematic advertis-
ing is guaranteed. Already the success of
California on Wheels is assured. Let US
unite in bringing TO this land of plenty
good, intelligent tarmers-men ccnYersant
with American institutions"