The morning call., 1893-11-26
MORE INTERIOR EXHIBITS.
Santa Rosa and Santa Cruz in
Want of Space.
GROUNDS SOON TO BE FENCED.
Three Important Appointments a.
Heads of Departments-Futu
Entertainments.

winter Fair headquarters yesterday that
no arrangement had been made with any
band outside of San Francisco to furnish
music for the exposition. A movement is
now on foot for the organization of an
Exposition band composed entirely of
local musicians under the leadership OF
q capable, recognized local conductor.
This accomplished. it may be that the
directors will engage some Eastern or
foreign band for few concerts as special
attractions forthe fair. but it is the inten-
ton of the committee that the general
music of the exposition shall be furnished
from home talent.
At a late hour yesterday 81. j. Stewart
was appointed to organize a fair band of
local musicians, as outlined above.
The people of Santa Rosa have te le-
Rraphed for 1900 feet of space, to be re-
served, If possible. in the large circular
space under the dome of Horticultural
Hall. An answer was wired that the de-
sired space could be had, provided it was
taken at once. The citizens of Santa
Rosa at a mass-meetng eVinced much en-
thusiasm over the fair.
Santa Cruz County has selected space
of 672 square feet. which is directly under
the dome Of the Horticultural building
and is one of the most desirable locations
in the fair site. 1t will be reserved for
Santa Cruz County, conditioned on a salts
factory allotment of space to all other
counties who are to come under the same
roof.
1t is expected that the entire exposition
grounds will be fenced in before next
Sunday. Should this prove correct, an eX-
hibition consisting of balloon ascehsons
aud parachute leaps will be made by the
Woodford brothers, whose services have
been secured. These aeronauts are noted
vented a parachute with which one of the
brothers drops 500 feet before the para
chute begins TO open. Theirs ia a thrill
ling performance and will attract thou
sands.
The Pacific Coast Association of Fire
Chiefs has asked that special day be OBJ
served under its auspices. They will have
a four days session here during the fair.
which will be attended by representatives
from thirteen States.
The cash receipts Yesterday were S945:
total to date, S307, 316 81. Among the re-
ceipts was 500 from E. c: Priber. mana
ger of the Napa Valley Wine Company.
The Union Iron Works contributed a sec
ond $500. which they had promised as
soon as the buildings were erected.
John A. Stanton was appointed chief of
the Fine Arts Department. Mr.. Stanton is
q native of San Francisco, studied art in
the School of Design, and was vice-presi-
ton up to four years ago, when be went
TO Paris. In the French capital he studied
in the studio of Jean Paul LaureDS and
familiarized himself with the galleries of
Europe and the modern masters. He has
recently returned from Europe, and the
exposition management considers itself
fortunate in securing his services.
Frank McCOppin OF this city has been
appointed chief of the Department of
Manufactures. He will take complete
charge OF the great Manufactures and
Liberal Arts building, and will enter upon
his duties at once.
The San Francisco Coursing Club is to
give its first run of the season at Newark
Park, Alameda County, on THANKSGIVING
day. for the benefit of the Midwnter Fair
fund. Some of the best dogs in the State
are to take part and lively contests are ex-
pected. Four valuable prizes will be
awarded to the winners.
The Spokane Mining building will be
removed from Chicago just as il stood
there. 1t consists of an immense log ca bin,
with shake roof, great open fireplace
and the interior finished in keeping with
primitive dwellings in early mining days.
Major Hunter of the United States army
will represent the Spokane people.
Sampson, the strong man who created
such sensation in New York, has offered
his services to the fair. Among his mar
velous feats is the breaking of chain
arm-a chain which had resisted the
strength Of two mules without parting
III. Saroni has obtained the exclusive
candy privilege of the grounds. except that
which was previously granted.
Another concession is for an automatic
machine illustrating race course. A large
Der will be operated.
The Ghirardelli Chocolate Company and
the American Biscuit Company will COM
bine forces on an exhi bit to occupy 400 feet
square.
f. A. Haber, chief of the department of
viticulture. has issued call TO all wine
growers and viticulturists in the State for
meeting to be held here next Friday, De-
cember 1, to approve and carry out the COL
lectve horticultural and viticultural ex.
hibit for the fair. Various plans will be
submitted for discussion, which, if adopted,
will artistically emphasize these great in
dustres with scenic and panoramic effects.
There are to be three Indian encamp-
ments at the Midwnter Exposition. One
OF these will be the encampment of Yauui
Indians. which John Dobbs of Arizona
arranged Tor early in the history of the
exposition. Another will be a camp of
Sierra Nevada Indians in the Nevada
mining camp conc ession. Tho third Indian
camp will be one of Sioux Indians, whic b
is to be under the command of Chief White
Cloud and which will be known as the
Midwinter Sioux Reservation