The morning call., 1893-01-22
sACRAMENTO'S ENGINE.


hearsal for the most magnificent spectacu-
lar entertainment which the world has ever
Witnessed when the peoples OF the earth
will find themselves in closer touch than
ever before.
The curtain Is going mp and who can
doubt the part which California is about to
play In that mighty drama, and who can
doubt the part that Sacramento has done to
equip California 10 play her part.
Mary counties may be more bOastful
than Sacramento. but that county has done
mere for her State than any other. We are
proud Of her. She was the first to offer
shelter TO the rioneer founders Of the
State and she set the pace for its future de-
velOpment.
Every season society introduces her
debutantes. hut q society the good old girl
who has seen many seasons is the one to
ahOm all turn for ready conversation and
c0ugend attributes. Such is Sacramento.
She is the belle Of '49, still bearing on her
bosom the yellow nuggets; the old lady
still has fruit just as yellow and girls just
rs beautiful and energetic as ever.
AS for the condition and possibilities her
exhibits here tonight speak loudest and
best. But as no man can be judged by q
glim Sc Of him in bis best Sunday suit, so
Sacramento will bear the inspection Of a
personal visit. l could show you in that
county the prod gaity of nature and the
elimination Of culture and among it all the
peoples residences, ike kings houses. at
testing the eouuty's prosperity and happi-
ness.
Sacramento is fortunate in this occa-
sion and in the place chosen for it. San
Francisco was recognized as the best
Of arDlters of merit Her position placed her
above prejudice and Sacramento felt safe
in this frierdly competition, not feeling
sensitive about the result, but looking for
ward to the glorious common end to be con-
summated in Illinois.
"Ihe sooner the interior finds out BY oc-
easions such as these that San Francisco
Is not aDtagonistic to its interests the
better and the sooner will San Francisco
realize her evident destiny to be crowned
the Queen City of the Pa ifc Slope.
'San Francisco should feel a heart-throb
Of unison upon this occasion, heraIding
brighter prospect for the whole of Califor-
MIA. For San Francisco belongs to no
section, bat all State interests are linked
witt those Of the metropolis, and il is with
the best will in the world that We offer you
the best that we have.
Go over and look at our exhibit. Sacra-
meDto seldom toots her horn, and is still
dominated by the magnanimous sentiment
which gave the first adventures bed. |
tell you our county has received more Door
men and sent out more millionaiTes than
any other county 10 any other State OF tie
Union.
OF our nuggets, and don't you forget il. We
boast Of the women who made those rain
bows in 1ellIes across the way and their
noble sisters up north who inspired our
every effort.
People think that up In Sacramento
grizzlies walk daily about J street and we
have frosts in July. Do these exhibits look
like that sort Of thing? The thine is not
lar distant when we shall stand in the fore
most rank in citrus fruits as IN our other
products. and when We shall come 10 an
equality with San Francisco in population.
But Tor the future we viii wait con-
tented'y, and II Is with perfect good will
that we welcome you here tonight. thank
you for your attention and rejoice with you
On the success Of our joint efforts"
MI BTusie held his audience spell-bound
and was frequently apglauded during Ills
speech.
The special Sacramento number on the
musical programme afterward completed
the triumph Of the capital county OF the
State.
Sacramento County is historically famous
as well as agriculturally.
1t was settled in 1910 by Suffer and band
Of Adventures. In 1S4S one of Suffers
employees found gold at Coloma, and the
rush of immigration commenced. This
was the virtual beginning of Sacramento
City.
In 1854 Sacramento became the seat Of
the State government, which she still re-
tains
Some idea of the vast strides made by the
county since its organization will be con-
veyed by the single item of fruit shipments
especially applicable in view Of the present
exhibit.
In 1892 the total shipments Of fruit from
Sacramento aggregated the enormous
amount OF 16l, $4,000 pounds, which is al
most twice as much as the quantity shipped
from any point on the coast except San
Francisco.
Tie total shipments Of deciduous green
fruits exceeded the tonnage Of the previous
year by nearly 100000 pounds.
II is estimated that Sacramento stands
first In the amount Of tonnage of green
fruits, second 10 the shipment Of potatoes,
vegetables. raisins and beans. and third In
the shipments Of canned and dried fruits.
Ii is notable that the shipments from Sac
ramento during the year last past amount
10 more that q, 900, 600 pounds in excess
OF the shipments from the entire State in
1888 and IL 600 600 pounds more than the
entire biDments from California in 1889
Thu, ough Sacramento is insepsrably
linked with the hustle and fever OF the gold
excitement, 1t seems as if her destiny is TO
be the center of wealth, which will be
none the less because it is less feverishly
created.
Sacramento County took the first premium
at this fair for the most complete exhibit,
as we'll as that for the widest range Oh most
useful products.
Consequently her exhibit Is particularly
interesting in its variety as well from lis
utilitarlan standpoint.
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