The record-union., 1893-11-29

century in eloquent language, and con-
cluded that of all things we have to give
thanks for is that of having lived in the
greatest OF the worlds epochs, IN which
has been made greatest advancement, and
most has been done for mankind.
We had seen the world grow smaller
ana smaller and mankind greater and
better. The arts, sciences, manufactures,
discoveries, education, the diffusion of
intelligence, and the marvellous elimina-
ton OF distance by the magical march OF
the means Of communication and trans
pOrt2tlon proved how to our intelligence
the world grows less and man grows
greater. His rapid eloquent sketch OF
the inventions and achievements Of the
age was IN itself discourse of rare beauty
and vivid imagery.
Coming to the Aidwinter Fair as the
latest achievement he went into detail as
to the origin OF the idea, how it had been
worked out. the obstacles met with and
how overcome, the promise of the fair,
what 1t means Tor the state, how the
money is being raised and how dis
bursed, the exact system of checks and
balances adopted that not a cent may be
wastetully or wrongly applied, and
finally what would in all probability be
the outcome of the fair
AS this part OF the address occupied
thTee-quarters of an hour no more than
an index or reference can be given,
omitting all the elaboration and wit with
which he graced the discourse-espec
the humorous story of the difficulties met
and doWned in interesting capital in the
scheme.
The Columbian Exposition was too
vast to be seen and comprehended. The
Midwinter Fair viii have all the best ex-
amples of the Columbian Fair and be
COMPREHENSIVE, and, therefore, wonder
fully educating.
The movement began i'll July last, and
never before had SO much been accom-
plished in so short a time with so small a
sum. There are now guaranteed 500
exhibits, not things, but subjects. Each
exhibit brings at least ten men to place
and care for it, or over G0,0J0 in all of in
telligent men, hundreds Of whom are al
ready here. Ii each one eXpends $50
month that is SIS, 000 alone.
The money lost to California by the
exodus 10 Chicago was SII 900, ,000, and
this ought to be replaced in the State. He
estimated that the yisitaiionS would be
from 20O, 900 to 250, 900 of Eastern visitors,
who Will come here instead OF going to
Europe, the South and the gulf section.
These would leave with US an enormous
sum to so out in all channels.
1t is not to benefit san francisco alone,
but it viii go to the men Of small means,
first those who furnish the produce to
feed the people. Beside all State inter-
ests are common. and of right ought to
be, so he looked for the fair to add
$40 0O0. 900 70 the money Of California at a
time Of all others most needed.
There are eighty-four buildings being
erected now for the fair, and the ground
taken has expanded from twenty to 200
acres. The poor people were the first to
grasp the idea Of the fair and to sub
scribe, the rich are now tumbling over
one another to get in.
1t was said the exhibitors would not
come: it has been proved that they viii
because rates had been given that made
it cheaper for them to bring their goods.
representative OF all that is best in man
uiacture, art and skill here, and ship them
home, than TO take them to New York
and ship them.
Presently it will be one continuous line
of cars, so to speak, from the Pacific to
the Missouri, transporting the coming ex-
hibits.
The benefits to California will be: first.
publicity; second, deserved attention to
the States desirableness as a home. II
the matter stopped now and were aban-
dOned the advertising thus far had at the
East would pay for all that has been done
In the East little is really known of Cali
fornia, and that little is mostly error.
The most one can find ID the Il goo news
papers at the East of California is a line
or two. that one scoundrel in the State has
shot another, so they put US up as rutfians
with pistols on our hips and our breeches
in our boots.
The California exhibits Will prove to
the Eastern exhibitors the States ca
pacity; that viii lead TO more population
Of the right kind, TO home-seeking, and
tend to break up the curse Of land mo-
nOpoly, that had its birth in the Spanish
land grants we took with the treaty OF
Guadalupe HidalgO.
The cost Of the effort to this date has
been less than 5000, for postage, print
ing, clerks and stationery; every dollar
Of income is published; it passes through
four agencies OF receipt and check, and
every cent of Outgo passes through SINH
lar agencies of audit and bank check, and
every item is made public. One can take
the published reports and keep the books
OF the Committee OF administration.
Mr.. Barnes was frequently applauded,
and his witty hits were echoed in hearty
laughter. lie pleased the audience greatly,
and removed many misconceptions CON
cerning the fair and the method OF its
management.
Prior to the lecture Miss Kirns and
class of her pupils gave musical selec-
ton for guitars, which pleased so well
that repetition was demanded and
granted,