Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-05-19
PRIZE WINNERS.
The Counties that get Silver Medals and
Honorable Mention.

+ There are great many different exhibits of
agricultural and industrial products from coun-
t,ss all over the state located in different parts
Of the immense Spring Palace exhibit on
the totality OF which comprise the
magnificent whole which has charmed all Texas
dur ng the last week. There was never more
interesting exhibition of the products of any
is the entire collection that visitors are
constrained to give attention to. each
is so pleasing. And when each exhibit of the
many counties represented at the Texas Spring
Palace Is examined the stranger gets good idea
Of the agricultural possibilities of the entire
state from the gulf to the mountains.
One of the prettiest and most complete dis
plays made is that of Denton county, on the
ground floor, on the north side of the western
extension of the building This exhibit won the
silver medal for products of the garden and or
chard. The exhibit takes up considerable space,
DAT is SO pleasing IN its arrangement that those
who approach it sure to go around and
through it, to examine its every point.
The main section is in an alcove to which
there Is an open srched entrance over which
large letters announce that Denton county is
there represented. Filling all the space within
large pyramid on the many
lar order innumerable glass receptacies
containing samples OF the many varied produc-
tiOns of Denton. The exhibit altogether is one
of the most elaborate in the Palace In the
transparent bottles are grains OF all varieties,
yinegars anu all other imaginable similar arti-
cles. Surrounding the pyramid is immense
wreath OF flowers, ard floral adornments make
the entire collection pleasing to look upon.
On the shelves on the walls surrounding the
pyramid are placed in attractive position sam
pies of vegetables and grains of this years
growth. Ga smaller pedestal outside the al
cove ire samples of cotton and other farm pro-
ducts, the top being decorated with large
cotton plant IN full bloom. On the other side of
the alcOve are samples of the black sandstone,
which Is found in large quantities in Denton
county, besides potters' clay and many samples
of the potterS art, as well as brick or different
varieties. One OF the interesting exhibits is
sample OF buckwheat which is not of common
growth throughout the state. d. Head of Denton
county is chairman of the committee which
worked up this beautiful display, and Mr. r.
w Terrell is now in charge of the same, keep
ing a register Of all those who visit him. ~
HRrdeman county is the winner of the second
prize, q beautiful and appropriate silver medal,
for the best exhibit of the products of tho earth,
and the compliment could have fallen into the
hands of no more worthy exhibitors. The dis
play is made in large eompart-
the building and extends over the approaches
thereto in never ending profusion. Lining the
entrance to the room are samples of woods,
grain in sheaves. corn in stalks all of remark
able development and admirable richness; and
each exhibit bears the name Of the producer and
statistics as to acreage and average of produc-
ton.
When you get inside the immense door, over
which hangs large star beautifully worked
with choicest flowers, the full beauty of the dis
left, are shelves bearing jars which contain
choice samples of grains raised in Harde-
man COUNTY COUNTY iellies, preserves, a9ur.
samples OF soil, -four. oats, rye, copper ore,
barley, beaches, eurrants, plums, grapes, cucum-
bers, tomatoes, pears, cactus, sorghum, Ksfdr
cites and the fruits in the different shapes in
which they are prepared for use.
Samples OF lime and gypsum are also
On the next side are, samples of the ported
plants which adorn the happy homes of Harde-
man. On the south side Of the building are
some curious specimens of workmanship He re
is the edete dug out, there the hand
some modern residence which has
representation Of q wheat mill which
is kept in continual operation by water power
aud wheel, which are in plain view and make the
scene one Of picturesque beauty. Then come
samples of the Hardeman county minerals in
surprising profusion and of many varieties. The
exhibit. as whole, IS one of the most attr2c-
tive in the Palace and deserves the many COM
pliments showered upon it each day by the
thousands who inspect it.
Baylor county deserves the complimentary
mention she receives. This exhibit came down
late-in fact, ii is still coming in each day-but
under the skillful management of Mr.. Lewis
Wall of Fort worth the exhibits have been
placed in most attractive shape. The grains which
flourish best in Baylor county are represented in
all varieties in sacks. They include spring wheat,
Nicaragua wheat livery ine), Red Sea wheat,
Mediterranean wheat red oats, yellow and
white corn, sorghum seed, millet, rye, barley,
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and about ripe for garnering. Some sples-sl
did specimens of the famous Baylor county
building stones are exhibited, each sample \
showing the degree Of polish Of viii ch It is
capable. Mr.. Lewis Wall has large supplies OF
pamphlets telling Of Baylor county advantages
which he distributes to the thousands who view
the display, the whole being arranged in fine
shape. A large map Of the Panhandle country
the production Of Mr.. Wall, is attracting great at
tention. It shows the railroad and other facilities
of the Baylor section. Judge r. j. Browning
OF Seymour is now at the exhibit to meet the
visitors VINO drol n TO admire.
Van Zandt county has 8 handsome exhibit put
mp in artistic harmony with the surrou ndings
of the Palace, and she gets honorable mention
for it. On the door to the front of the allotted
space s[e piled sacks Of salt on which are piled
chunks OF hard salt, iron and other minerals
by flowers. Back OF this is surrounded
a much larger pileI Of exhibits
arranged so as to make the best hossible dis
play. The support is carlod Of salt in saekse
as made ready for shipment at the grand Salin
mines. and on this are neatly crowded samples
Of grain. fruit. nuts. plants. Standing up con-