The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1894-09-01
Baltimore Centennial Exposition.
Special Jurisprudence

knowing that the great Exposition which will be
given in Baltimore in the year 1897 bids fair 10 be
brilliant and glorious success.
That the holding of this exhibition will not only
rebound to the prosperity OF Baltimore but to the
development of all Marylands will not be
questioned by those who have studied the ends
aimed at by the Centennial Association.
This Association was chartered by the last State
Legislature its primary object being the celebration
of the centennial of Baltimore as an incorporated
city by means of an exhibition OF manufacturing,
commercial, agricultural and other industrial ele-
ments of the city and State.
1t is therefore, essentially a Baltimore and Mary
land enterprise intended to visbly portray the his
tory progress wealth and resources of both and to
advertise to the world unrivaled attractions TO
those who are seeking homes or investments in bus
| iness or lands.
| The charter granted by the Legislature is very
liberal with all the provisions authorizing the Civ
ing of an exhibition that in extent, variety spen
dor and gorgeousness will be second only to the
ever memorable Worlds Fair at Chicago in 1898
Although Baltimore and Maryland exposition
per Sc in its actual scope it will be both national and
International 1t is expected that the exhibits from
the Southern State will be particularly representa-
tive of the resources of that section of our country
but the Northern States are also cordially invited
to participation, and all the indications point to
interstate display upon an elaborate and colossal
scale.
The progress which has been made in the line of
giving practical shape to the purposes of the Cen
tennia Association indicates the earnesness of its
projectors and promises well for the complete sue
cess of the mammoth undertaking. The use of the
word mammoth is fully justified when it is stated
that according TO the estimates an expenditure of
s2,969,7OO viii be necessary before the gates are
opened.
The work thus far done is largely preliminary,
but it is none the less important and is significant
of that which Is to follow. The Board of Directors
has been organized comprising forty Of the solid
citizens of Baltimore with ten to be added to
complete the Directory OF fifty as provided by the
charter The President of the Board is Mr.. Lloyd
L. Jackson. one of our staunchest merchants and
most public spirited citizens.
The building at the southeast corner of Saratoga
and Liberty streets been secured by the assoca
ton as headquarters its various apartments being
respectively used by the Board of Directors and
standing committees.
A General Manager has been elected in the person
of Major Fred. w. Bracket, gentlemen intimately
associated with the direction of the Chicago Fair,
and eminently qualified for the important duties
that have been imposed upon him.
Several OF the working committees have been ap-
pointed by President Jackson, among them being
the committee on Ways and Means, to which has
been assigned the serious and responsible task of
devsing the methods for raising the money to carry
on the Exposition. This committee is now engaged
in the formulation of plan that WILL doubt, be
productive of a substantial financial support giving
assurance of success.
Advisory committees are also being appointed,
and il is the design to have in each county of
the State to be composed of representative citizens
An advisory board for the city of Washington, COM
prisng some of the most influential residents of the
National Capital. have already been selected.
From all sections of the country have come words
OF encouragementfo for the Exposition. The Virginia
Senators and Representatives in congress have sign
ed letter warmly approving it, and pledgine the
support of the Old Dominion. Gov. McCorkle, OF W.
Va has written letter enthusiastically endorsing it,
Al the recent Southern Industrial Congress at Au-
gusta a resolution was unanimously adopted prom
Using the participation support and patronage of
the Southern States generally Southern members
of Congress and the Governors of several states as
well as the entire press ofthe South have eyinced
spirit of hearty cooperation.
To present the elaborate and magnificent specta-
Gle proposed by the Centennial Association not less
than 800 acres of land will be required. No site has
yet been selected though several have been suggest
en- particularly Clifton Park and Patterson Park.
AS the plan and scope Of the exposition, no bet
ter idea thereof can be given than by quoting the
following extract from pamphlet recently issued
by the Board Of Directors:
''The plan. so far as outlined, embraces buildings
of Il substantial character in which will be exhibits
O: manufactures and liberal arts fine arts electric
ity, mines and mining, machinery, forestry. fish,
dairy products agriculture, horticulture live stock,
transportation and woman's work.
There will be special features including electrical
fountains and towers a choice collection of foreign
artists and reproductions of the villages which
such general satisfaction at the Worlds Fair and
made the Midway Plaisance the great central at
traction. Advantage will be taken of the expert
ence had at Chicago, to the end that the best re-
suits may be obtained at the minimum cost The
expenditures will be sufficiently liberal to produce
beautiful and attractive buildings and grounds, the
buildings to be Of a substantial character, as nearly
fire-proof as may be practicable bearing sufficient
ornamentation to place them i'll the front rank as
examples of the best architectural products of the
age free from the Objectionable features so apt TO
attach the ordinary exposition structures. Provi-
sion has been made for an extensive electric light
plant roadways and sidewalks and an intramural
railway will be provided so that the means of
reaching the various buildings and attractonson the
grounds will be ample convenient, time-saving and
satisfactory. The best water supply that can be OBJ
tanned Will be prominent feature, Wnlle drainage
and sewerage will receive especial attention. State
police, detectives and fremen will be employed in
sufficient numbers to absolutely insure good order
and protection from fire. There will be bureau of
public comfort and medical corps, so that nothing
may be left undone TO render the visiting public
every service desired in the direction indicated"
That Baltimore intends to give the Exposition
promp. and generous support is fully evidenced on
all sides The City Council has unanimously APP
proved it, and Mayor Latrobe, who is one of the d.
reclors actively engaged in promoting the devel
opment of the project. Governor Brown is also CIV
ing it his hearty encouragement At largely at
tended mass-meeting of business men held at the
Merchants club in June last the proposed exposi-
ton was endorsed in speeches and resolutions there
being no dissenting voice.
The inhabitants of Baltimore enthusiastically
entering into the spirit OF the undertaking. and it
not anticipated that there will be any serious diff
Guilty in the way of raising all the required fnan-
cial aid through popular stock subscription.
To both Baltimore and Maryland the Exposition
will present an opportunity that neither afford
10 neglect AS an advertisement calculated TO slim
ulate immigration TO our counties and the invest
ment of capital the opportunity is indeed rareone