Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-08-25
IN A CAPITAL CITY
The Editors Enjoy the Gener-
Gus Hospitality
OF SACRAMENTO'S PEOPLE
Prof. Swensberg Writes Of " The Won
deTland OF Prosperity Its Resources
and Advantages.

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Sacramento, where We were heartily
welcomed aud eheered 10y a large gath
ering Of representative citizens, who
placed their carriages and street cars
at our command, which carried Us 10
the best hotels Tor entertainment.
After most sumptdOus lunch We We're
taken into private carriage and driven
about the city aud It's beautiful suburbs.
During this drive ali objects OF interest
were pointed out 10 Us. 10 the ven
ing a grand informal reception and
orchestral concert were gwen for the
entertainment Of the visitors IN the
grand assembly chamber OF the Capt.
tol, which was handsomely decorated
with great variety OF flowers and
plants. These exercises were attended
by thousands of Sacramento's citizens.
Governor Markham WAS present and
mingled happily III the great throng,
shaking 1ands and greeting all with
cordially. The Capitol was artistically
decorated with flags and bunting inter
woven with varle gated flowers. Moth
ing could be mere beautiful under the
lights and shadows of the night. A
fine lunch was spread for the excur-
slonists which satisfied their inner
wants.
Men of Wealth and Push.
Sacramento has q great many veal
thy citizens of enterprise and push
they know the value of newspaper ad-
vertlsing and lose no opportunity to
make their city's advantages known by
showing them up to their guests. The
National Editorial ASSOCIATION can
truly testify 10 this in most apprecla-
live manner.
A committee Of citizens, state and
county officials met the journalists
three days in advance ana presented
each a meal and entertainment ticket.
Our money was of no value, the Cali
fornia badge was better. They simply
informed US 10 keep our pocketbooks
closed, as they would have no use for
our money during orr sojourn IN Sac
ramento, and the statement proved ID
be true. Everything was free 10 the
journalists. A fine free musical and
art entertainment was also given us at
the Croker art gallery. Before retlr-
ing the large swimming baths were
thrown open for our use.
Sacramento is fine city, city of
great wealth and an important distri-
buting point for general merchandise.
In the early days of California 1t was
the commercial center of the gold
mining sections and was the place of
residence and business of the men
whose lumber operations led to the dis
covery of gold. Here also resided in
1860 and after, Mark Hopkins, c. p.
Huntington and others, members of
the syndicate that built the Central Pa
clfic railroad and afterwards the South
ern Pacific, out of which each has
made fortune of $50, 600, 900 and more.
Population and Area.
Sacramento has a population Of 3d.
600. It's area is about four square
miles. About two-thirds of this is COM
psctly built. Its streets are broad,
heavily shaded, and afford delightful
drives. The homes are beautiful, sur
rounded by choice foliage, and the
citizens take pride IN them. Ii is the
second city in trade on the Pacific
coast. II is a city from which rail
roads radiate like the spokes of wheel
1t is the railroad center for the middle
and northern parts of the state. Every
hour of the day trains leave for all
points, north, south, east and west. Its
mills, factories, FORCES, canneries and
wineries furnish employment to thou
sands. We were told that the trade of
Sacramento aggregated over $50. 900, 900
annually. 1t has fine churches
and schools and supports several
fine private educational institutions,
one Of these buildings. the Sacramento
School of Design was presented to the
city by Mrs. +. B. Croker, and with
its collections OF oil paintings is valued
at about $3.50 600. The state Capitol j:
situated IN n beautiful park on an
elevated square in the heart of the
city amidst choice flowers, plants and
shrubs. It is classical structure
grand and massive, and cost over So
600 900.
It's Productive Lands.
1t has been practically demonstrated
that within the radius of few miles
around Sacramento city every species
and variety OF plants or cereal known
TO the world can be grown here. every
thing in the shape of plants, flower:
and fruit flourish IN profuaOn. Owing
TO it, important position in the largest
producing valley in the state, Sscrs
mento City ia the natural point from
which the immense output of fruit
and produce is distributed 10 ali
portions of the United states and
Europe.
II is said that fully 70 per cent OF the
deciduous green fruits Of the state d.
being billed from Sacramento CITY.
The quality, excellence and wonder
FIJI variety Of products have gained
| for Sacramento county that world w lie
reputation winch Is deservedlv sus-
tanned and fully established by the
heavy and increasing demand Of its
entire yield II green, dried and canned
fruits. vegetables, bops, grain and
WOO at the hands OF the commerce al
marts of the world. Strawberries.
raspberries. black berries, cherries. spri-
cots, peaches, p ums, prunes. pears,
grapes, and many other kinds ~ fru e
thrive here IN abundance, ana each
mature 20 that degree of exec lIence
that comm auds p ready snd proffab'e
demsnd The green fruit season VIZ
tusNy continues throughout The year.
Along the sacramento River
The oranges, lemons. pomegranates.
bananas, dates and other citrus pro
ducts, begin 90 come in after the oLser
fruits are ont Of season. Ass rfsu'i