The Arizona sentinel., 1894-03-24
The NHidwImter FaIr.
Railroad Rates Greatly Reduced-To Sal Francisco and return at About One half the Usual Cost.

franclScO ana return at ApOut One-
 half the Usual Cost
 It will not be news to the many readers of the SENTINEL that there is now in pro- gress in San Francisco an International Midwinter Exposition. But much that concerns that tremendous enterprise, what may be seen there, its daily doings, and why it is to the interest of all to see it, will be news of character eagerly sought by every one who reads.
 In the first place, what may be seen there. Since August 24th last there has grown up in Golden Gate Park the most beausiful group of industrial palaces that the western sun ever shone upon, and it will be the wonder of the world for years to come how thesg five main exposition buildings and their three-score and ten architectural ad- juncts sprang into being in so short space of time.
 There is a palace of Manufactures and Liberal Arts, palace of Mechanic Arts, 8 palace of Horticulture and Agriculture, a palace of Fine Arts, and palatial Admin istration Building; and these are finished and filled with exhibits from every quarter of the globe-material evidences of every industry and art
 To these main buildings have been added special State and county buildings in which the products of different sections are en- phatically particularized. Many of Cali fornia's neighboring States have erected ex position structures of their own, and not a few of her own counties have added county buildings to the group. The area of the California Midwinter Exposition is nearly two hundred acres, and it includes more than seventy structures.
 If 4haca h,,i11inuo xr-o,slrc If oroh- itectural art, are superior to the buildings of the Columbian Exposition, and competent critics have said that for picturesqueness and perfection of landscape effects this mid winter display in Golden Gate Park sur passes all efforts ever made in that direction. This is largely due to the generosity of Nature and the happy selection of a site by the promoters. The park has worldwide fame for it's great natural beauty, independ ently of its Ieceut acquisition. Combine with this the artistic arrangements of these splendid architectural masterpieces, and the effect must be simply incomparable.
 The grandest engineering feature of the Exposition is the Bonet Steel Tower, which rises to an elevation of PIP feet from the center of the quadrangle described by the four great palaces. Elevators ascend almost to the top, and at stated intervals are three convenient balconies, the highest 250 feet above ground level, affording magnificent views of the grounds, park and surroundings for miles in all directions. From the top are operated two powerful flash lights, and the sides are succession of dazzling and variegated incandescent bulbs, which at nighttime light up with intermittent splen- dor the whole superb setting.
 It has been the endeavor of the manage ment to make the bolder features of the Midwinter Fair distinctly typical of western life, though individual enterprise has not been lacking to make many foreign features exceedingly prominent and interesting. Among the latter may be mentioned, as meriting special attention, the reproduction of Heidelberg Castle, which reresents an ex- penditure of $5O,OOO. For the average European this splendid feature needs no de- scription. The mere sound of the name brings rush of joyful memories of ''das Vaterland." Then there is the Public Prater of Vienna, where refreshments are accompanied by grand orchestral and vocal concerts. Bits of old Paris, a Turkish theater, street in Cairo, Cafe Chantant, Alaskan village, Japanese tea garden, Chinese village, cyclorama of the famous Hawaiian volcanoes, and numerous other attractions may be found among the Oriental concessions.
 To delight the heart of the old argonaut is genuine mining camp in full operation, old adobe huts with tiled roofs, typical of the days of 49; Indians, COW boys and bucking mustangs.
 Special days have been set apart through out the fair season for the individual ob- servance and celebration by the various in- terests represented. For instance, England, France, Germany, Italy, Austria, Russia, etc., the several American States, Pacific Coast States and counties, societies and in- dustries, each have thgir special day of jubilee, and these jubilees will be memor- able events.
 But the question of most serious moment in connection with the Midwinter Fair is, how can we all get there?
 Answered in a twinkle The Southern Pacific Company has made for this special occasion the most liberal rates ever altered for the benefit of the public, and placed within easy reach of every person on the Pacific Coast not only visit to San Fran cisco and the Fair, but the chance of lifetime to visit the many other attractions of California. It may be long time before such rich opportunity as this is afforded.
 Any further information, either in rela- tion to the Fair or California i'll general, may be obtained by calling on or addressing W. H. Dresser, agent at Yuma or T. H. Goodman, General Passenger Agent, San FrancircO.