The herald., 1893-12-31

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tsiniy pernst the projectors to carry ont
.ne ~ssver idea oil reproducing the
" <tcsl mining camp of days gone by.
, The site OF the camp is on the extreme
northwest end of the fair grounds, a loca-
tion particularly desirable in the
premises. Immediately south of the
camp is the north slope of Strawberry
hill, which will represent the side OF a
mountain on which mining ia being done
and from which eluices will be run.
Some 40 old-time miners will give prac-
tical exhibitions OF early mining with
rockers, sluice boxes and long toms.
But, then, this will not be the
only feature of interest. Every cabin
on the grounds will be museum in
itself. Relics of olden times have been
gathered from all the mining counties of
this state and Nevada, and they will be
displayed and catalogued 80 that visit
ors will be able to read the history OF
each article as well as see it.
The old stage coach which Hank
Monk drove years ago from Carson
City to Folsom will make half-hourly
runs between the administration build
ing and the camp, carrying the mail
aad Wells. Fargo & Co.'s box. Mimic
"hold-ups" will occur from time to time
as the stage winds it's way through the
beautiful pine grove lying between the
horticultural building and the camp.
1t is in this stage that Horace Greeley
rode from Nevada into California. Hank
Monk, reckless driver at best, but
ekilfful and successful one, was trying
to outdo himself on this occasion. The
old stage ratified along at a terrific gait,
turning sharp corners on two wheels at
one time, and at the next whirling by
within an inch of precipice. The
grand old journalist, statesman and
philosopher had all he could do to hold
onto his seat, and pleaded with the
driver to take it alitfle easier. Monk,
in his own wild western way answered.
Keep your seat, Horace; I'll get you
there on time."
Then there is to be an Indian village
with q score of bucks, ten squaws and
numerous papoases. There will be
regular mining camp theater. with tai
low candles for footlights. This insti-
tuition Is in the hands OF Richard Foote,
the well-known actor, who will do every
thing possible to make it great attrac-
tion. As near as he can, he will Sc
actresses who made their debuts in min
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aarly part of their careers. There are
number uf these talented people in
California and Nevada. Some have re-
tired from the stage, others are still
earning tame and fortune on the boards.
The dance house is to be another at
traction. 1t will be conducted, in very
great measure. just as such houses were
run in early days. OF course, the OBJ
jectionable features that fourished in
old mining camps will be eliminated;
bat dancing by young and pretty Span
ish girls will prevail, giving the visitors
instrrction and pleasure by showing
them how fandangoes were conducted
in the homes of respected and respecta-
BILE hidalgos.
In the saloon q ferocious looking bar
keeper will hold sway, pistol and bowie
knife in his belt. Tine bar or counter
will consist of o plank laid acroas the
heads of two barrele, and everything
viii be suggestive of the carly days in q
mining camp.
The barber shop will be q quaint little
haven under q canvas canopy. The
chair will not be of that degree OF ease
giving that one finds nowadays, but will
be q stiff back affair in which one would
never be able to 20 to sleep. But then
the signs ON the walls viii tell how you
can have your "whiskers cut or shot
off" foi very little difference in the
price.
There will be butcher shop and
hotel; in fact, there will be everything
possible to make the '49 Mining Camp q
most realistic exhibit. Y
Located here and there on the slope of
the hills will be the log cabins built by
and in which lived United States Sem
ator George G. Perkins, Alvinza Hay-
ward, John w Mackay snd Mark Twain
before wealth and fame attended heir
efforts.
There is no doubling that this '49
mining camp muet be center of attrac-
tion. as some of the most influential,
wealty and enterprising men of two
states are it's projectors. Among them
may be named Major Frank McLaugh-
lin, United States Senator George o.
Perkins and Louis Glass.
1t is out of the question to permit
gambling ''for keeps" to be carried on in
the 40 mining camp at the midwinter
exposition; still no real mining camp
was ever seen without gambling running
in full blast. That was point that had
to be circumvented, and the managers
OF the camp have done 30 successfully.
The gambling hells will rgn with doors
wide open. Roulette, monte, Indian
poker, chuck-a-luck and faro will attract
the players. Anybody may drop in the
game and bnmor his penchant if he
feels SO inclined. All he has to do ia to
procure gold dust-brass filings-of
which there will be plenty given away
in the camp, and buy chips from the
dealers. Apropos of chips, the 40 min
ing camp people have secured the valu.
able ivory faro chips used in the famous
Ell Dorado gambling hell, in San Fran
cisco in l849. These chips we're pur-
chased years ago by the well known
sporting man, William, or rather "Bill''
Barnes, out of whose possession they
passed couple of years ago. They are
now held by Raymon Montenegro, "a
gentleman who gathered them in as one
of tho most valuable relics he has of
early days.
A real thester, like those of ephsme-
raj longevity in the days of gold, will be
one of the striking features Of the '49
mining camp at the midwinter exposi-
tion. Only, this theater will be there
to stay, running the gamut OF vicisei-
tudes transforming combinations are
heir to. The mining camp theater will
be realism pure and simple, and when
hard knocks fail to get around often
enough the management win adminis-
ter them himself. For instance, one of
the tribulations that the company will