The herald., 1894-04-01
Los ANGELES AT THE FAIR,
An Interesting Letter From
San Francisco.
A Kindly Suggestion to Aid Our
County Exhibit.
Notes and Personals From the Herald &
COrrsspondent-TheA Admis-
sion Fee Dis
cussed.


winter fair has been discussed much Of
late, and the general impression is that
nine out OF every ten persons are in
favor OF the present rate, which is 80
cents. II the management conclude to
reduce the entrance fee they will prob
ably fall hopelessly in debt. They
would have to rely on ct least three
times more admissions than at present
in order 20 place it on paying basis.
The last two weeks has shown decided
increase in the attendance. The San
Francisco public has not given this
grand exposition tho deserving support
it ought to have given. The committee
is now wrestling with the question, and
1t IS generally conceded that before
another fortnight something will be ar
rived at.
WAS present on Wednesday night
when another Carl Thieman tragedy
came near being enacted. Colonel
Boone, who was in the couree of his lion
performance, came, very near causing
the lose of his wife. While he was dis
missing some OF the lions from the
arena to their kennels, he was consider
ably annoyed by the manner in which
they were acting. Parnell in particular,
who wss in an ugly mood, was creating
terrible fuss. Four times did .he
colonel retire to his den and subdue
MIN, the last time returning, leaving
his wife in charge of the two monsters.
Romeo and Don, in the arena. Sud
denly the lights went out, as they did
when Carl Thieman lost his life, and
Mrs. Boone was amidst the brutes in
total darkness. By her great presence
OF mind she saved her life. As soon as
the electric lights went out the lions got
wildly excited and rushed to and fro in
a most excited manner. Some of the
audience, not caring to witness what
they thought was going to take place,
Immediately left their seats. She acted
sooner had both lions fixed tbeYfr eIRg9S ne
upon her. when che bravely stood her
ground and commenced firing her
pistol. This had a tendency to keep
the brutes at bay.
At least q dozen new side-show at
fractions bobbed up the last week. The
illusions or temporary visions are in the
majority, three more having bsen
added.
The Persian girls, including the beau
tiful Belle BaYs, were arrested on Satur-
day evening, but not until afler the
pious Mr.. Kane, of the Society for Sup
preston OF Vice, had viewed their dance
for more than q week. 1t was rather
remarkable that the dance should be
molested at this late date, when it was
proven to the satisfaction OF the COM
mittee selected tc determine upon its
introduction. Mr.. Kane was one of
the com mittee. They will prove, al
ho a se IA
is by no means too vulgar to stage it to
the public. Mr. Kane has been harras
sing these people from the very com
mencement OF the fair.
The people who go to see the kouta-
kouta dance are composed OF the swell.
est and most refined people in San Fran
cisco.
Tuesday Prince Hstzfeldt, @. P, Hunt
ington's son-in-lsw, with 6 couple more
OF the New York 400, was taking in the
fair. The prince, who is thorough
blood" was blowing himself heavily.
betting on the pigeon shoot 500 to so
cents at the result of each shot. The
prince is somewhat OF a shot himself.
having killed eight birds out OF 10.
Colonel Hafford's collection OF wild
birds, together with his illusion, Lula,
the maid from the moon, is decidedly
interesting. At the cost Of thousands OF
dollars and much time, the colonel has
succeeded in getting the rarsst col lection
of wild birds aud reptiles ever pre-
sented to the public.
The dRintiest little spot on the fair
grounds is the Japanese village: SO neat
and pretty; it is the talk of the whole
exposition. Everyone visiting ia in.
vited to partake OF a cup of their very
best tea.
Today was Kern county day. The ex-
ercses were under the direction OF the
gallant Colonel W. H. HoIabird, who
did everything in his power to make it
enjoyable for every body present..
The fiesta float sent to the Los An
geles county exhibit, has been placed
in very conspicuous position.
Mr.. Frank Wggins, the superinteud-
ent OF the Los Angeles county exhibit.
says he wants more fresh fruit. The So |
boxes that were sent him hardly re-
placed one-third OF that now on exhi-
bition. The growers must come to the
front quickly with new fruit.
The Russian and French exhibits in
the liberal arts building, facing each |
other, are grand. The display by Rue |
sis alone ia well worth seeing. The two
huge grizzlies at the entrance form an
imposing feature. Nearly every province
in Russia is represented. The exhibit.
as whole, is worth the time going to
see.
The French exhibit is very artistic. |
ally arranged. The French and Rus
sian exhibit being opposite each other.
the kindly feeling both countries have
Tor each other is shown in the manner
in which their respective displays are
arranged.
The Danish exhibit is another fine dis
play, which is mostly in the line of rare
crockery ware.
Germany, Austria, England, Ireland
and Scotland are to the front with cred
liable displays.
Mr.. Emile Quarre of Le Progress
of the electrical theater. in
vited Mr.. Charles A. Stephens and nv
self to witness what electricity could
accomplish. The Swiss village scene in
the various stages was really astonish-
ing.
The Los Angeles county exhibit is now
assured OF mammoth orange blossom
tisplay, Mr.. Mark H. Weight OF Pass-
lena offering one carload to the exhibit.
which has been gladly acce pied. Now
et few more growers come forward
With another such offer, and il Mr.. Wig
yins don't make this one Of the most
imposing features yet given, it is not
worth the while mentioning. The San