Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1895-10-22

of bicycles and of rapid transit devices
and the varied indications that good
roads for ordinary traffic are soon to be
in universal demand
(c.) The improvements in machinery,
illustrating the skill of the mechanic, in
Instruments of precision, which are in
dispensable for the advancement of all
the arts in labor saving inventions, and
in the better utilization of fire, water,
steam and electricity.
ld). The dexeiopment of the industries
of coal and hDn, the discovery and utliza-
ton of new mineral products.
(e). The manifold devices for that eco
nomical and advantageous utilization or
food substances, resulting in the preven-
ton of waste, the reduction of prices
and the protection of the consumer from
diseases and dirt-these being largely the
cutgrowth of improved methods OF re-
frigeration and of simple, but most SER
viceable modes of packing and transpor-
tatioV
(f). THE contents of the building devot-
ed to mines and forestry is one of the
most interesting exhibits, containing ad-
mirable examples of our natural re-
sources. Let the observer notice, wathout
fail a model of the wearing out or erosion
of farm, after the forests were cut down
and it's restoration when the planting OF
trees began.
These are only examples which might
be indefinitely multiplied.
4. we ask auentlOIl " the cAhiDA'.'
That illu the progress of education
and science. From the nature of the case
these exhibits are not snowy and are
easily passed by.
But here may be studied the progress
of learning in this country from the 1oun-
dation of Harvard. William and Mary
and Yale to the present time. the modern
schools of science and the technology,
ETC. and The mechanical arts, the new
universit les, the contributions OF the
United States government ana OF such
states to the Advancement OF science
and the universal esta blishment of COM
mon schools from the kindergarten up
wards We are deeply impressed by the
evidence here afforded of the Importance
of promoting the study of exact science
and of encouraging the--best methoos
of manual labor and Industrial training
among girls and boys. women ana Hleh'
blacks and whites.
s. The advancement of the colored pop
uation in intelligence, industry ana en-
terprise is shown (though apart from the
educa tional exhibits not as Adequately
shown as for their own sakes as we would
wish, in the negro building, where may
be seen Illustrations of the steps by which
an emancipated race is advancing In free
DOM knowledge, skill and thrift. Every
visitor should observe with an appfecla-
tive spirit this suggestive and compre-
hensive exhibit. The attitude OF the au-
Il
coored raIce has received widespread
recognition and appreciation.
9. The exposition affords very STRIKING
evidence that the last ten years have been
prolific in inventions for saving time ana
for economizing the nervous force or
those who work with their brains. 1t is
worth while to note the general use OF
stenography, type-writing, long distance
TELEPHONE photography and other de-
vices which may be called nerve saving
time saving and life saving inventions:
10. The internat tional character of the
exposition is not its principal feature, not
only five foreign governments, namely,
the Argentine Republic, Mexico Costa
Rica, Venezuela and Chilli being repre-
sented, but other countries are represent
ed by contributions of private exhibitors,
which have added much to the interest
of the display Especial mention should
be made of Austria, Denmark, France,
Germany Great Britain, Italy, Sweden
and also of India, japan and China.
We believe that the permanent good OF
an exhibition of this kind will be mani
tested in the improvement of popular in
telligence and industry; in the diffusion
of correct standards of taste and Skill
and in more accurate knowledge respect
ing the natural resources and character
istics of the different parts of our coun-
try For example, the collective exhibits
made by the Southern railroad and also
by the Seaboard Air Line, the Plant sys-
tenn of Florida bring out in vivid outlines
the advantages of the regions through
which these railways are constructed.
The Improvement in railway connections
of Atlanta with New York, New Orleans
and Florida are permanent contributions
to the prosperity of the country
H. We arnestly advise the teachers of
colleges and schools near and remote to
encourage their scholars to come and
study this exposition, accompanied by
competent guides. With proper explana-
tions easily to be secured If a little effort
is made, the Intelligent youth may learn
in a few days visit to this exposition
more than would be learned in weeks
or months of ordinary study. We also
advise manufacturers and merchants,
those who are interested in mines, for
estry, agriculture and transportation,
as we'll as the mechanics and farmers,
to utilize this opportunity for observing
and comparing their own work with that
of others.
H. In conclusion we congratulate the
directors of the Atlanta exposition on the
success that has attended their efforts,
on their public spirit, energy and resolu-
tion. We thank the mayor and the cit
liens also for their generous hospitality
We declare our opinion that the state of
Georgia and group of cotton states asso-
ciated with Georgia in this exposition de-
serve from every state in the union rec
ognition, honor and gratitude.
A. e. Stevenson, vice-president of the
United States; d. C. Gilman, president
John Hopkins university and commits
sioner of awards, Atlanta exposition;
Henry l.. Abbott, United States engi-
neers; c. X. Adams president of the Uni
versity of Wisconsin,; George e. Belknap
rear admiral United States navy; John
Burkenbine, late president of the Soci-
ETY. of Mining Engineers; D. III. Burnham,
architect and director of works in the
Chicago exposition; M. H. Chase of New
York; J. l.. M. Curry, secretary of the
Peabody educational fund; Charles w.
Dabney, Jr.. president of the University
of Tennessee and assistant secretary of
agriculture; T. c. Mendephall late super
intendent of the United States coast sur
vey president of the Worcester Techno-
logical institute; Simon Newcomb, United
States navy, superintendent of the Maui
tical Almanac; Ira Remson, professor of
chemistry in Baltimore. editor of the
American Chemical Journal; Henry A.
Rowland. professor of physics in Balti-
more; C. S. Sargent, director of the Ar
mold Arborehum OF Howard University.
Published by authority of the board
I. HOWARD GORE,
Secretary of the Board, Late United
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