Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1888-06-04
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| its suggestion.
At Chico we have large cannery that is
unable to fill its orders this year, and fruit-dry-
ing is carried forward on large scale Fruit
shipping to Eastern markets is also engaged in,
| General Bidwell having shipped large quanti-
ties the last few years We are challenging
Jack Frost also by INDUCING somewhat in citrus
culture. And, by the way, he accepted the
challenge last January, and some of our resi-
dents and orchardists have bearing trees in
their yard
IN advance OF us in that regard, however, and
hundreds OF acres of orange and lemon trees
have been planted in that vicinity this spring.
Our mines a so still keep up their popularity
by generous yield of the precious metals
Taking it all in all, Butte Is a veritable Cornu-
copfa, and we propose to demonstrate the fact
to you by exhibitions in your Pavilion here
| and larger and more varied one at your State
Fair next September. In this connection Will
say that DR.. Latham was in Chico yesterday
pulling wires for the fair, and our people have
got stirred up, and the matter of an exhibit is
in the hands of strong and competent COM
mittee.
ADDRESS OF E. s. PARKER.
The President then introduced e. s..
Parker, of the improvement association
Committee, who spoke as follows:
Ladies and Gentlemen: Ihave been requested
10 say Il few words on behalf of the sub-com-
mittee of the improvement Association, through
whose efforts the funds necessary for the cree
ton and maintenance of this building were OBJ
tanned. Inc project OF building of attractive
design, that should be permanently devoted to
the purpose of supplying 10 strangers NIL of the
varied information that they might require,
was not an inspiration of the moment, but had
been discussed from various standpoints for
some time All agreed that it would be a good
| thing, and that it should be located here. upon
the principle that as Sacramento was the Huh
OF Central California, she should by the magnet
ism of her energy and enterprise continue TO
keep herself in the van as the center of attrac-
ton; that her wealth and greatness should
grow in unison with ell sections of the country
within the radius of her influence.
All felt the necessity of some action of this
kind but money and the sacrifice of some time
and labor were required. Many of the members
OF the Association had been out or subscription
tours before, uuIil they were sure they had done
so enough, and also that our people had become
tired of seeing their faces on similar errands.
Others were so absorbed in their various enter
prlses as TO be unable 10 spare the time When
working committee was obtained and started
10 do something they were met with the obec-
ton that our subscriptions for public purposes
had never been fairly levied; that compare
lively few of our open handed citizens had
usually been compelled To stand the tax. This
was the feeling particularly among our largest
firms. They sal , why not take the retail houses
first this time then come to us; we will give
anyway?
10 meet this objection plan was devised
which met with prompt success. Subscription
books were issued made up OF pIomissory notes,
10 which were attached eleven coupons. The
notes were made payable at ank and were
for no less sum than sixty dollars each, but
payable IN twelve monthly Instruments, thus
making the subscription amount to only five
dollars month. This system arose partly from
the knowledge that subscriptions usually tap
cred gracefully downward from the head Of the
list to the base, like an inve ted cone. Our
plan made them all alike. and Mr. Jones could
not put down a small amount because Mr..
Smith did. In this manner we easily raised
s6,G00-at a time when street Improvements,
public bapquets, and other matters of like
character were taking the loose coin out of
pocket
We could have doubled the fund or more had
we devoted more time to the work. But even
as it is, we now have an amount coming in
steadily every month that can be relied upon,
and possesses the added advantage of being
drawn from 100 pockets instead of from a dozen,
as has been the case too frequently in the past.
Each contributor feels a lively interest in the
subject so that larger number of our citizens
are aroused TO q keener activity in matters of
public enterprise and improvement.
However, we consider this building and its
purposes as simply one thing accomplished;
one step in accord with a general movement,
having for its object the speedy and permanent
increase of our population and that of the sur
rounding country, and all the happy financial
results flowing therefrom.
The success of this enterprise is very import
ant because upon it will depend to great ex-
tent the success of future schemes in this COM
munity. 1t is necessary to stand by this and
support it in such manner that our people can
point to 1t with pride and be eager to show their
guests this bureau of interesting information, as
one of the features of interest in the city. Then
its unbiased and official character should lend
added weight to statements that may proceed
from this source. In fact, with the opportunity
Of properly supported) that such an insti-
tuition has for the vast and ever-increaS-
ing collection of facts regarding the ma
ture ard continually developing possibilities
OF our soil and climate, it should become an
actual necessity, not only to the stranger seek
ing information, but also TO this community,
and even to the State at large. In time its prac-
teal usefulness should be such that there would
be no hesitation in supporting it from the pub
lie funds.
think our Government should establish ia
each State n bureau of general information re-
latlng to our soil and climate, where an intend
ing settler could obtain the exact and minute
information about all portions of the State that
would be most useful to him. Such an institu-
ton should be literally endowed and maintain
an able corps OF practical and professional men,
who would be able 10 elaborate into scientific
certainty all facts of advantage TO the farmer,
fruit-grower, mechanic and manufacturer.
desire to say something in opposition to an
opinion that seems to exist in the minds of
many of our people. During the time this COM
mittee was at work we frequently were met with
the assertion that Sacramento had more than
her share OF silurians; that she had more than
her due proportion of people who are able but
unwilling to contribute to matters of public
benefit am convinced that this opinion is ut
terry wrong. judging from what l have OBJ
served in other cities and towns where l have
lived, hold that Sacramento will average fully
up to the most liberal. think if you will
COulll luOSe Weli-tO-CO gentlemen VINO deserve
the title of silurian, you will find them so few
in number that we have cause for congrattlla-
ton rather than complaint.
SPEECH OF E. f. LEAKE, OF soLAEo.
Hon. E. f. Leake, editor of the Dixon
Tribune, was the last speaker, Who. after an
introduction of running witticism, which
was loudly applsuded, said;
Mr.. President, have no fear this event will
be forgotten. 1t marks new era in the history
be remembered long after the youngest of u.s.
worn out physically and mentally, shall have
laid down 10 sleepthe last long sleep of eternity.
Citizens of Sacramento, You ought to feel proud
OF this magnificent structure. We of the cOun-
try can afford to feel proud of it. we enjoy its
advantages without contributing anything to
the expense of the enterprise. We Go feel proud
of it. We are proud OF the great city of Sacra-
mentO. We are proud OF the genius of the peo-
pie who conceived snch u worthy pr, ject
proud OF the enterprise and Iberallty
summate it, We are proud of the
great country, the watchfulness fidelity and in
eXhaustible resources OF which enabled you to
build up such prosperous inland city. We are
proud of the men and women who have
wrought such wonderful transformation. In
the beginning of the world, when the earth and
the waters first separated, and this great fertile
valley first looked in the face of the Creator,
He blessed it and said that in time il
would be peopled by race that for
intelligence, and Industry would never be sur
beautiful country that has made possible such
a scene as We witness to-day? What can add
to her splend0r that has no. already been said
i'll words of eloquence can never hope to COM
mand? What picture of lovelines5 can paint
that you have not already seen and admired a
thousand times when drawn by q more mastery
hand? What prediction can l make that has
not already been portrayed in burning Ian
guage that can never be forgotten? | am
firm in The belief that bright days and
grand prospects are in the future for this
valley. She Is on the threshold of an era of
prosperity that is unequaled in her history. She
Is rich in hope and promise, and nature has
with lavish hand showered advantages upon
her She is rapidly settling up with a class of
people that have the nerve the enterprise and
cred from 2. sanitary standpoint, she has no
equal. AS wheat-producing section she is I'M
rivaled and she embraces within her limits the
most extensive, productive and profitable fruit
belts in the world. Living in the full realiza-
ton of the glorious present and anticipating
the marvellous possibilities of the future ex-
press my proloundest gratitude that am per
mitted to live in this day and age; am permit
ted 10 associate with this big-hearted people,
and that l have cast my lot in a land so fair so
fertile, so magnificent as the winterlesS valley of
the Sacramento.
2. ". Butler, Of Penryn, and P. Z. Plat,
of Sacramento, President of the California
Fruit Union, made highly interesting
| speeches. containing much valuable infor-
nation, and will be published in full in
! our next Saturdays issue. Hon. w. c.
Hendricks was called upon for an address,
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