Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-03-20
TEXASMUST 60 TO WORK.
What Colorado, Arkansas, Montana
and Arizona will do ct the 81.
Louis Exposition this Fall.
What r.xas Must do If She Would Keep
Pace with her Sister Stats In
Making Her Resources Known. !.
ST. I oUIs EXPOSITION AND MUSIC HAlL
ASSOCIATION, j. Fl. Johnston, Sec'y.y

ST. L oUIs EXPOSITION AND MUSIC H4lG
ASSOCIATION, j. Fl. Johnston, Sec'y.s
ST. LOUIS, march 10, 1883.
John Howard, Esq, Of and for Texas, Southern
Hotel, City
MY DEAR SIR am fully aware how
great an interest you take in everything
which has for it's object the welfare and
advancement Of your adopted state, Texas
For that reason, beg to call your atten-
ton to the importance Of presenting her
claims to recognition, through the
medium Of the proposed display Of her
varied resources st our exposition this
season, September 8 to October 20 prox.
as now contemplated, as full and COM
plete IS possible.
In order that sou may thoroughly COM
prehend what is being done in the matter
oy other states and territories, send you
herewith, copy of a letter signed by ex-
Senator Tabor OF Colorado, addressed to
centers Of that state. The letter will ex-
plain itself.
DENVER, Colo, March 5, 1883.
To the Commits sioners of the various Mining
Counties of COlora- o:
CENT MEN-This state has received an in
vttation through the officers OF the ST. Lopis-
Exposi Ion Association 30 make an exhibfs of
her mineral rerouTces at the expositious which
takes place September to Octo 1er 20, proximos
l take such great lnt rest Ia this matter per;
sonallY, as well as officially, as Chairman, pfthe
committee of nil es and mining, the Cham.
Der of Commerce of this city, that feel 1t IN
cumbent upon me to bring the plan as stib-
mit.ed 20 me. before you a. the representatives
Of the mining centers of our state.
The citizens of ST. Louis are largely inter
ested in the welfare of CJlorade., possibly to al
greater extent in financial seBae Han almoski
any otne city. Millions of her c91ltal has a.
ready been expended here, and millions more
Is seekiDg market when 1t can be shown that
there is reasonable probability of safe Invest
ment. A careful consideration of these facts
has induced me TO present an urgent request
shat yon bring this matter to the notice of the
mining men of your different localities, with
the hope that they may see It 10 be for their
interest," as well as for the good of the state at
large, to accept the invitation SC cordially ex
fenced thep ople OF st. Louis and the ex-
position managers to make an exhibit of
minerals with hem this season.
l am assured that the expense to you, so
far as the display is concerned on the part of
tn exposition directors, will be nothing;
or those in charge of the display is absolutely
free. You WILDE expected to cole CT the speci-
m ems, provide cafes In which they may be \
placed fer safety, as well as exhibit, and put
same in place 10 the building on the space set
apart for them, and maintain q cTecitable ex-
hibit at all times; the understanding being that
the cases and materials shall be left in st.
Louis for permanent display. The advantages
10 Colorado In this plan 10 this, that while each
annual &posi ion on y asts for a st ted period
in each year, yet the building being open dur
ing the remainder of the season, me exhibits
can be examined by thous 4nds of people who
visit It from time 10 time. All gatherings of
any imp rtance, VIII Their local or national,
meet In the magnificent halls connected with
q which are part OF the exposition building.
ArraDg ments havs already been entered into
with Montana, Arizona, Texas, Arkansas, and
DrGbLbly Wy Oming to make line display, and
1t beRooveB The people OF COLORADO 10 taRe SUCH
steps as will insure proper representation, of
her unlimited r. sour, es. WIKI hat end In
view, earnestly recommend that this matter
be given our thoughtful confederation, which
truss will Iet ult in prompt action IN the part
of all hose terested in the welfare and ad- |
vancs ment of our state.
ANY further Information Will cheerfu1y be
given on a. plication 10 Mr.. j. H. Johnston |
secretary Exposition Ass ci9tion Of s. Louis, |
Mo. II. A. W. TABOR.
In addition to the above, the Chamber !
Of Commerce of Denver and Leadyille
cave taken official sction, looking TO
creditable display Of Colorado products
with us this fall. The pan has received
the most cordial support of the citizens
Of that great state. and the unqualified |
approval of the leading papers. Owing |
10 this uuanimity on the pat OF all con-
cerned, can confidently promise dis
play Of unusual interest and value.
Arkansas is equally In earnest, and is
enthusiastic in her efforts to make msg-
niflcent exhibit Ct her almost unlimited
resources. The cheme has been taken !
hold of by her people in true western
style, and they have determined to leave |
no stones unturned to secure creditaole4
Montana has come 20 /
the front In fac shane, through her-Gov-l
ernor, Board OF Trade and County Com
missioners. Committees have been ssep-
members Of which sre live,
GO ahead men-and the necessary steps |
have been taken to properly take care OF
her interests, and you may be sure that
when such men put their shoulders to the
wheel something must give way. Arizona
is slresdy on hand with portion of her
exhibit, taking time by the forelock In
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