The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-06-14

Arts tower.
p. M.-santa Clara County day ex-
ercises in Santa Clara County building,
with music by Cassasa's Midwinter Ex-
position band.
$50 z. M.-Concert by Mexican band in
music pavilion near Administration
building.
p. M.-Evening chimes the bells.
1870 p. M.-Grand illumination of ex-
position buildings and central court, in
Gliding steel tower and Firth wheel.
SP. M.-Evening concert by Mexican
band in music pavilion near Administra-
ton building.
electric founta ain.
No action has been taken by officials of
the Midwinter Fair regarding the private
gate operated on Sunday, at the expense
of the exposition, as recounted in THE
CALL yesterday.
A board in The south fence was removed
on German day, and through this aperture
many visitors were admitted The exact
number cannot be stated, because there
was no automatic turnstile at the hole in
the fence, and those in charge of the i'm
promptu entrance were too much occupied
in collecting 10 cents from each person ad-
mitted to keep count. Neither guards nor
civic policemen interfered with this little
concession which kept money out of the
expesiti on treasury, and which was main
tanned all day during the greatest fete OF
the fair.
That it was profitable undertaking is
evidenced by the fact that one of the pro-
motors celebrated his illegal project by
drinking repeatedly to his own cleverness
on Monday, freely exhibiting handfuls of
dimes and nickelS, which he stated had
been received as admittance fees. While
in his cups he described his mode of oper-
alton, and at the same time informed
every one who would listen to him that
his confederates, who he said were
guards and a local policeman. had not
given him his full share of the plumber.
Captain George Baldwin of the Mid
winter Guards denied all knowledge of
this private entrance and discredited the
story. b. A. Fielder, chief OF the depart
ment of admissions. frankly admitted its
truth. The Midwinter Fair was plainly
defrauded Of many dollars. yet no action
was taken to bring the culprits to justice.
to discipline the guards il guilty, or to
exonerate them IL innocent of the charge
of completely.
Officers of the administration have been
exceedingly lukewarm regarding the affair.
They began an investigation in a half
hearted way, but did not push il to a con-
clusion. Chief Fielder said he had not the
authority tn dismiss guards or to dis
cipliDe any trsnsgressor. Colonel Sbafter
could not be seen at the Administration
building yesterday afternoon, and other
officials seemed disinclined TO take any
measures which might implicate an en-
ploye of the administration.
nr1a n I'D To MI
tecting arms around the pretty blue uni
forms. brass buttons and tassels of the
guards. They are uDdeniably beautiful,
:. these guardians of the exposition roses
and panses, but they do not interfere with
spielers who insult visitors on the Mid
way, and when charges of operating pri-
vate entrance are made the management
ostensibly commences an investigation,
but drops all inquiry as soon as the scent
becomes strong.
. The 40 Mining Camp has been closed
for the past two days. 1t is intimated that
this typically pioneer concession will not
reopen unless new terms are secured from
the executive committee, the percentage
exacted by the management being consid-
cred too high by the cOncessonaires.
; When Gold Gulch camp was first con-
ceived as a side show by Sam Davis of
Carson City. that humorous individual
jOcularly admitted that be had no money
TO pay for space on the fair grounds. So.
In lieu of deposit, he agreed to pay 80
per cent commission on his receipts, H.
stead Of the 10 per cent paid by conces-
ei0nalreS who had made a cash payment
for space. Davis transferred his conces-
sion to a corporation, which has coDtinued
the same terms until Tuesday. The re-
celpts. both from the gate admission and
from the wheel of fortune, have been large,
and the only trouble has been regarding
the executive committees share.
William Blackwell. chief clerk of the
department OF concessions, aid V. j.
Gregory, inspector in the same bureau,
were arrested yesterday and charged with
making forcible entry into Foote'S mu-
scum on Sunday. Foote. who is an ex-
citable character, has been denouncing the
administration in front of the grand stand
and at other places on the grounds. because
OF an alleged violation of contract. On
German day he desired to employ his own
cashier instead of the young woman sent
by the concession department 30 collect
the percentage due the fair. Blackwell
and Gregory attempted to adjust the mat
ter, and their action will be the subject of
some discussion in the Police Court this
morning.
II. RoItair and George II. Sweeney were
arrested yesterday by the Society for the
Prevention of Cruelty to Children. They
were charged with exhibiting minors for
the purpose Of playing musical instru-
mems outside an illusion show. The &C
CuSeQ declare LDaF the performers were
both upward of 10 years OF age.
This is Santa Clara day, and score of
ladies were busy yesterday decorating
with flowers and ferns the handsome build
Ing Cd East avenue. A ton Of cherries
will be received by this mornings train
for distribution as souvenirs. A special
excursion train will also arrive from San
jose at 10 O'Clock.
Exercises in honor Of the day will take
place in the Santa Clara building at P. NJ.
Commissioner c. r. Merriam will act as
president of the day. Director-Generaid de
Young will say few words of welcome
and Colonel Philo Hersey will deliver an
address. There will also be speeches
from other Santa Clarans.
The programme which is 10 be rendered
ut Festival Hail on Saturday in connection
with the celebration of Chinese day will be
one of unusual interest. Leong Lang
will act as president of the day. There
will be an overture by the Exposition
band, an address of welcome to the expo
sition by Director General de Young,
response by Tam Tong, singing by the
bows of the Chinese public school,
speeches in English by Cham Ham Fan
and Leong Lang, and grand finale In the
form of q patriotic American color song
py the Chinese Public School boys.
The Chinese residents of this city. are
expected to turn out in large numbers.
they have always been good patrons OF
he fair, and the celebration of their own
lay should prove great drawing card for