Los Angeles herald., 1891-01-04

akimbo, eyes strained toward the lofty
tops OF the sierras watching for the
head of the procession which their en-
| terprise, as demonstrated by their ex-
hibits sent to California on Wheels"
has set in motion, expecting them to
buy their surplus lands and people their
| valleys. They, too, have disappoint-
ment in store, fear.
Last winter and spring I saw hundreds
of carloads of pota 'oes being shipped to
| California. / want to see our farmers
square that account by returning next
spring more than we received. There is
| dearth of potatoes all over the country.
| The western states were affected by the
drouth, and the eastern by potato rot,
until some are predicting that by April
| 1st potatoes will command three cents
per pound. They are already bringing
81 per bushel, and some are even sold as
high as $1.25 per bushel. Now here is
an opportunity for our farmers to get
even and fill their purses besides. Plant
potatoes. There are hundreds of acres
OF land where they may be planted and
marketed by the time they are ready to
plant in this country. There is big
money for the man who has early pota-
toes to sell.
We are getting over the country quite
rapidly now, and expect to reach home
again about February 1st. Will return
via the Northern Pacific through Dake ia,
Montana, Washington and Oregon.
spent several hours on Tuesday last
with Major Truman in the southern
California exhibit, Chicago. did not
intend staying more than half an hour,
but the major took me in so cordially
that it was impossible for me to break
the spell of eloquence, and it was only
when found myself growing hungry
that 1 awoke to the realization that 1
had overstayed my time by several
hours. Which simply shows how genial
the major makes himself to his callers.
Southern California is doing herself
proud by getting together and maintain
ing so handsome an exhibition of her
products, and l congratulate you on
having it in such good hands. Very
truly yours, S. ]. MATHEs.
The following are the rules and regu-
lations for the California State Citrus
Fair for the sixth congressional district,
Los Angeles, March 3 to Z, 1891:
l. Exhibitors must see to the deliv-
cry of their exhibits by the I'd OF March,
at II p. m.
All cAHlDltS lluSt Uc III pOSlblUll
and in readiness for examination by the
judges at II O'Clock noon, Tuesday; and
no premiums will be paid on any article
the secretary's books before that time,
and in the place assigned them for ex-
hibition.
8. No article or exhibit entered for
premium can be removed or taken away
haf <1,a al nf hn foi, xr-if
special permission from the superin-
tendent
4. All exhibitors must obtain card
with number on from entry clerk, to
agree with the exhibit The card must
be kept in a conspicuous place near the
exhibit.
5. Exhibits or parts thereof may be
sold while on exhibition, but cannot be
removed from position only in accord
ance with rule No. 5.
6. The greatest precaution will be
used for the safe preservation of exhibits,
but the executive committee will not be
accountable for loss or damage.
Z. Judges will be selected for their
fitness, but no competitor will be allowed
to act in that capacity.
s. Any award for special premiums
or mention of merit will be discretionary
with the executive committee.
8. Competitors must be producers in
all cases except in the case OF raisins, in
which case packers are admitted.
10. In order to afford the judges an
opportunity to examine and report on
the articles exhibited, no other persons
except the executive committee can be
admitted or remain in the hall between
the hours OF 2 and O'Clock on Tuesday,
the Sd day OF March.
II. A majority present will consti-
tute quorum of judges in each class.
II. Judges will hand their awards to
the secretary as soon as their decisions
are made.
13. 1t is understood that all persons
placing any article or fruit on exhibi.
ton thereby signify their assent to all
the rules and regulations.