Morning journal and courier., 1889-08-13
FOB THE BIG EXPOSITION.

Tender OF van COuTtl2nO F8fK as q S1t0
The South Favors New York.
NEW YORK, Aug. IA large part of the
correspondence received by the Mayor on
centennial matters this morning consisted of
letters approving committee appointments
and urging prompt and energetic action by
the committee on sites.
William F. Cornell sends $40 as deposit
for space 6x12 feet in the exposition build
ing for a soda water stand, and desires to
know when it will be necessary to pay the
full amount for the requirad space.
Southerners are all in favor of holding the
exposition in New York. Mr.. o. A. Clough,
editor of The South, writes to the Mayor as
follows:
"New York being the commercial capital
of the country and possessing in present.
nent degree the means and the purpose to
entertain adequately and literally the hun
dreds of thousands who will visit great in
ternational exposition is beyond all question
the most suitable site for the purpose, and
those considerations should transcend all mar
row prejudiees.
"The spirit and the scope of the oelebra-
ton exalt 1t above ordinary occasions, and
it should not be employed to promote the
interest of any particular city or seotion,. bus
to display, in the most comprehensive and
imposing manner, the achievements of great
people in the peaceful arts.
The Southern and the Southwestern States
will bear conspicuous part in representing
the oountry's progress.
sAt this primary stage in the develop
ment of their resources, they will offer a
| tribute so bounteous as to afford convinc-
| ing proof of their possibilities under adj
vaneed conditions.
every respectfully yours. o. A. CLouaz."
Mr.. F. Stallkneoht tenders to the Mayor
| the services of the Hat Review and also the
| Fur Trade Review as mediums for general
| communication with the trades they repre-
| sent in matters concerned with the Worlds
Fair.
| L. q. Morris of Norris dock, asks permits
sion to give his views upon the subject of
land Park, comprising nearly 1900 acres. 1
wish to state its local advantages. Its dis
tance from City Hall Is about thirteen miles.
The New York & Northern railroad runs
through its whole extent and has a station in
"The Hudson River railroad station Ii
three-quarters Of mile distant; for the pc
pany would probably build branch road
into the grounds, as it is dead level and 8
/ sandy soil.
"The Harlem river forms a water cemmu.
nieation to Kings Bridge. The New Yorl
Central railroad is now making immense inn
provements at Mott Haven to accommodate
its connections with the NewY York & Harlem
and New York & New Haven roads.
"These roads being virtually under the
same management will afford facilities fol
/ transporting passengers from various sections
of the country direct to the fair grounds.
"The peculiar soil of Van CORTLAND Parb
and the natural lay of the land admits of its
being easily and inexpensively adapted to the
| various uses of such an exposition. There IL
sufficient water for all purposes and fol
aquatic exhibitions.
"Permit me to also say, In addressing you
that could have no pecuniary benefit; mel
Their do wish an appointment. It is merely
prompted by my desire to have location
worthy of the great object, and save the city
time and heavy expense, for, as you vel
great delay and exhorbitant prices may b.
expected.
TRIED TO CRRmATE A FAMILY.
Dassardly Atsemps to Burn r. y. Allen
Wife and Four Children In TheIl
| BEDS.
WHEELING, W. Va, Aug. IA dastardl.
attempt to murder the family of F. ]. ALE,
About a. m. Friday Allen was awakened b,
the smell of smoke and found the lower par
| of the house in flames.
Together with his wife and four children
he jumped from the window and all were in
jured. The house and contents were burned
An examination showed that rocks haG
been piled against the doors to prevent es
cape and kerosene had been poured on tn
l woodwork around the house.