The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-09-22
FLORIDA AT THE FAIR.
THE MAGNIFICENT DISPLAY MADE
by THE PLANT SYSTEM.


The LAND of FIowers'' Has the Most
Inviting Agricultural DispIay-The
Fruit Exhibit il Especially Fine.
The Work of Col. Chipley, the
Florida CommissiOner-EtD Deserves
Special Communications.
Atlanta, Ga, Sept 21.-when Florida
people come to the exposition they will
md their state represented in the general
agricultural building by an exhibit that
will make them feel proud of the Land
of Flowers" Although while none the
less beautiful, it is display that speaks
more for the solid wealth of their state
than its scenic entertainments.
With commendable energy and perse-
verance, Col. w. d. Chipley. the Florida
commissioner, and his assistants have
succeeded in getting their exhibit in place
just among the more important and ex-
pensive ones, although their goods did
not arrive until long after the products
of some of the other states. While the
other large exhibits in the agricultural
building were in confusion on the open
ing day Col. Chipley had the tropical
corner, as the Florida section is known,
in perfect order ready to delight the
down upon the exposition at its chris
tening. While the managers of other
states were up to their eyes in work, too
busy to take notice Of anything or any
body except their own affairs, the latch
string of Florida was hanging on the out
side and Commissioner Chipley, rotund
and genial. did the honor for his state
within IL there is any merit In the AK
iuanragSinng then
Florida carries off the roses in the agri-
cultural building. 1t is characteristic of
the age to admire Things that are up 70
date, I'm the push, as II were, saying,
which means that Florida by being ready
in the field, with perfect snow when the
exposition gates opened already has the
prestige In her class.
The Florida exhibit, or West Florida,
I as il is entered, is located in the north
western corner of the big agriculturai
floor space Had the state paid for the
space at the rate charged regular ex-
hibitors. 1t would have cost Just $1,000; The
northern end is the choice spot Of the as-
ricultural building, on account OF vari-
Gus advantages of eligi bihty, proximity
to the main entrances to the grounds, etc.
The West Florida display VIII undoubtedly
receive more attention there than any
other location, although the fame of the
Land of Flowers is such that II Is one or
the first things that visitors make III
quiry about when the round OF the state
exhibits is begun.
In the 6XllDlt the counties represented
are Escambia, Santa Rosa, Washington,
Calhoun, Walton, Holmes, Jackson ana
Franklin.
Dade county has a separate display Of
plants occupying a position adjoining the
West Florida section proper. and being
in reality practically included IN the main
exhibit, although West Elorida's modesty
forbids her from laying claim to anything
not legitimately her own.
The Dubois Wine Manufacturing Com
pany of Tallahassee also has an exhibit
in the Florida space, showing the inter
esting process of wine making in actual
operation, while Thomas & Rogers Of
Pensacola, add still further to the novelty
of the enchanted corner by showing the
Transformation of the tobacco plant into
fragrant cigars. The tobacco is shown. in
all its stages from the growing plant. It's
curing and final ma nufacture, and prepar-
alton for market.
Col. Chlpley, who is doing the honors
for Florida is land commissioner for the
Louisville and Nashville railroad under
the direction of which the display Is made
While the exhibit has been arranged with
most artistic effect. carrying out TO the
very best advantage the sub-tropical An
dividuality of the state, yet, as already
stated. it is solid exhibit, made to re-