The morning call., 1893-06-21
FACTS TO Go ON.
A Good Prospect of the
MidWinter Fair.
VOTED FOR AT A MEETING.
The Scheme Assumes a Definite and
Practical Form - Orgariza-
ton in View.

After some delay the proposed mid
winter fair In Chicago begins to take
definite shape.
A meeting of citizens from list of sixty
six supplied to the Mayor by the State
| Board Of Trade was held last evening in
the Mayors Office, thirty-fve gentlemen
| and two ladies being present. although
! only six declarations to the Invitations
issued had been received.
Mayor Ellert called the meeting to order
and stated that its object was to determine
whether or not q mid winter fair should be
held. The first feeling was against il, but
now he thought the tide had turned some
what. The benefits of the fair could not
be estimated If 100000 or 100000 could
be raised.
NJ. Sharp of Fresno was appointed secre-
tary. the Mayor having consented to act
as Temporary chairman.
b. NJ. Leloug asked whether the pro-
| posed fair was to be a commercial or a
general fair. A great many people op-
posed the.former and favored the latter.
Mayor Ebert stated in reply that the
State Board of Trade advocated a COM
mercial exhibition. but it was subsequent
ly explained by Colonel Andrews that the
exhibition would not compete with local
trade.
L. c. McAfee of this city made lucid
explanation OF the objects of the fair. He
said the State Board of Trade had taken
up the project after it had fallen rather
Hat to canvass purposes and ways and
| means. 1t mad found quite general OBJ
| lection to the fair. but this gave way to
explains alton.
TO endeavor to duplicate the Worlds
Fair would be absurd, but the idea was to
hold fair which would bring as many
people as possible into the State to enable
them TO become acquainted here 1t was
to be nothing else but big advertisement
of the State-something like the enterprise
OF California on Wheels" which had
done so much good. In reply to objec-
tlonS-there were no opponents-he would
compare the proposed fair not to a big
show, but to some social attraction like a
five O'Clock tea to bring friends to Cali
fornia.
One pretext to induce them to come
would be reduced fares, The railroad had
Informed the State Board of Trade that it
was prepared to meet it or any other or
ganizatiOn, having the fair in view on the
most generous terms. The road expected
| to benefit itself thereby and would make
rates TO attract people. Half rates might
define them. The railroad was also will
ing to subscribe $4,000 if $780, 900 were
collected, and would agree to negotiate
with other roads connecting with lis sys-
tenn for correspondence low rates.
Wells, Fargo 81 Co. had agreed TO act as
treasurers of any fund, and as their agents
would receive contributions all over the
State and forward them free of charge a
magnificent collection agency was assured
The State Beard OF Trades plan of
organization was TO form a corporation.
investing. as at the Chicago fair, a central
committee of five with full power to act
1t would be called the Californian Column
bian Company.
The objects Of the incorporation would
be:
To hold and conduct In the State of Cali
tornia exhibitions of agricultural and mineral
ana manufactured and artistic and literary
produces and machinery and livestock aud 10
award and distribute prizes for excellence of
the same; TO erect buildings for such exhibit
tions; o buy, lease, hold and sell land for such
purposes; to borrow money and TO secure the
same by the issuance of bonds or other EVIL
denceS o. d5uI.
permanent California Columbian Exhibi-
ton.
The most difficult part OF the plan was
TO select the five directors-four men and
one wOman-for on them depended the
success of the enterprise. General con-
fidencs in the project was necessary as
we'll as responsible, representative ana
broad-minded individuals.
Mr.. McAfee moved that the chairman
should appoint committee of nine to
select the five directors with full power to
add to their number, fix compensation,
etc. their selection to be reported at a
subsequent meeting.
Arthur II. Briggs thought this motion
would cut OF discussion as To whether or
not fair should be held. He would like
to know something about the estimated
cost and something about how the money
was to be obtained. The Mayor favored
his idea.
B. NJ. Lelong having asked whether in
formation had been received from Chicago
as to what exhibits could be brought here
the secretary read some communications
on the subject
Among them was the following:
Mr. Corfety-DEAR SIR: Hearing of your
proposition 10 have a Midwinter Commercial
Exposition at San Francisco from the cali
fornia committee at Chicago. take pleasure in
leilihg you THAT am willing TO give you all my
personal collection and also that OF my col.
leagues.
Knowing your ability to manage expositions,
L nave every confidence in your making the
exposition at San Francisco success.
We have 800 different exhibitors of all
classes who are all willing 10 csme. II the con.
dltions are satisfactory.
Hoping and feeling assured of your success
L am, Truly yours, f. LAMOTTR
Also the following:
Trusting IN Mr.. Cornely as a well-kpown and
experienced exhibition manager we are willing
| TO take part in the Midwlnter Commerc,aI ~.
position at San Francisco If the conditions are
satisfactory. "'o
| am ready to invite tho Russian exhibitors
VINO are at the present Chicago Exposition 10
the NUMBER OF about 800 10 take part in the
San francisco Exposition, and am sure If MIR
Corheiy mas The management OF the San Fran
cisco Exposition nearly all our exhibitors will
TAKE part 10 Inc same, as we know him espe-
| Crazy from the Brussels and Antwerp ExDosj.
lions, Where ne had such great success
commercial agent OF the Russian section
| Jhan 5. Lmousan; Y. NJ. Grob & Co. Leinsic
engineers; a. w. kaber, Nuremberg DencIls.
Sheen q Muller Dresden fancy Foods,
\. Eoikl, Munich. gloves; II. Clot & Co
StrasnurG; Y. Hostrander. Munich musical in
Sllumenis; Z. HeilDrun Sohn Berlin drums: r
Beindt, Berlin, paper manufacturers: BONN s.
Alttger, Hamburg, printers and lithographers.
H. Plelssner, Dresden, clocks; Ritter & 10
dresden, cigars; NJ. b. Bodenheiin Cassel fans.
b-hier q Mann, Berlin; Ii. G. KONG Stems,
nager, liquor; Pfeiffer Otter, Hohnheim.
firner, Dresden, br0DZes; Ludwig HupfeId
LeipSlc, plaDos Menrer s. Braun frames.
Papelrfabrik Sundeim, paper; ink factory Ind
| wlgsh0fen; Lundwig Danhauer Rade artifcjaI
mowers; \. Zuber & Co., Rlxheim, wall paper.
DfdhIWefk Roestan, wire; Glas Fabrik Lin,
| pert q Son; Bunston Glass Works.
Expressions OF con fdence in r. CorneIv
manager of various exhibits. and willing
ness to Participate were also made NV x
l.. Remainder. German commissioner. as
Surlng minimum of 1900 exhibitors. r.
kuhe, representing 200 of the best Ans