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The San Francisco call., 1898-02-19
ADVERTISE
 OUR RESOURCES.
They Are Not Brought to Pulp lie Attention Often
 EnOuph.

JOSEPH LEGGETT, attorney-Here in the West we are to certain extent cut off from the rest of the world and are forced by our environments to adopt methods unnecessary in the Eastern States to attract public atten- tion. California's wonderful resources have attracted widespread attention wherever they have been shown, but they are not brought to the attention of the public half often enough. Let us have an exposition State, national, aye, international, if possible, with California as the central figure, and it's results will be almost incalculable. We must have something attractive, some thing that will be thought about and talked about outside the State, and thousands will come; many of them to invest their money and stay. The labor and expense of getting up a successful exhibit is hardly a circumstance when we begin to figure on the results which will accrue from it. Let our public men take hold and push things with vim and vigor that will insure success from the outset, and the world will be with us. Don't hesitate or falter Get down to active work at once and no mark is too high to aim at-it will be reached
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-19
SHOULD BE
 A SUCCESS.
The Possibilities of Benefit Clearly Beyond All
 Estimate,

F. w. Van Sicklen of Dodge, Swee- ney & O., represented his firm in ap- proving of the proposition in hand. If taken hold of with will,' he declared, there is no reason why the thing should not be made grand success There should be, of course, neither pol itics nor personal interests in it, but whole-souled, hard work for the good of the city and State, that would insure a healthy benefit for the community at large-and that is what is needed The possibilities of benefit in the matter are, of course, beyond all estimate; the actual outcome of advantage will de- pend very largely upon the details of management. and there is little doubt that if the plan should proceed toward fulfllment these features would be wisely and properly settled. If 1t should be found advisable to go ahead in this business I have no doubt that the bus mess men of the city and State will stand ready to support the enterprise in every possible manner"
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-19
AN EXPOSITION
 IS NOW NEEDED,
The Resources of the Pacific Slope Should Be Exhibited
 to the World.

P. N. LILIENTHAL manager Anglo Californian Bank-An exposition in 1900 is just what we need, and let few pub lic-spirited men take hold of it and we will have one that will long be remem- bered. The Midwinter Fair gave people a slight idea of what California can do in this way, and we want to continue the good work begun at that time. It had no financial assistance either from the State, county or national Govern ment, and yet it not only paid it's own expenses, but there was money left over About the time of the proposed exposition many successful gold hunt CTS will be returning from the Klon- dike, and the exposition will just fit in where it is wanted. The people of the West are especially noted for their en- terprise in matters of this kind. The vim with which they take hold of them has before now attracted the attention of the world. Let us have grand ex- position of the products of the Western States, with California as the central figure; one that will eclipse the Mid winter Fair, and its results will be in- calculable. The Call is to be con,- mended for it's public minded spirit in forwarding this enterprise.
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-19

Myers. the fireman on Davis engine, IS badly injured and will not live.
 The colliding trains were a mixed train going west and a freight going east. One report says it was head end collision, while another gives out the information that the freight backed into the mixed train
 The dead and injured were placed in the care of Dr. J. B. Renshaw of Needles, who is a deputy Coroner, and who this morning wired for County Coroner A. c. Heating. The Coroner left for the scene of the wreck on the noon train.
 The dead engineers were we'll known in this city. Coomes was an old rail- road man and had been in the employ of the company for many years At one time he was master mechanic in the railroad shops at Needles. Davis also was an old employe and owned property in National City.
 Rumors differ as t6 who is at fault blame being attached by some to the operator at Needles, and by others to the trainmen.
 The sensational report that the over land was one of the wrecked trains was incorrect, as the accident did not occur on the main line.
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-19
States---1he Legislature Will, in All

of any concerted movement that will place our Golden State before the world and attract the attention of the people to 1t. Such a fair or exposition as The Call suggests would be the greatest kind of a drawing card for the State.
 LIEUTENANT COLONEL VICTOR D. DUBOCE of the First Infantry, Ma tional Guard of California-There is no question but that the idea of semi centennial exposition advanced in The Call is a good one. Such an exposition would do much to advance the State and to bring it prominently before the world In the furtherance of such a proposition there should be unanimous action of the press of the State, no matter what newspaper opinions may be on other matters. With the unani- nous aid of the press of the State such an exposition can be made a great suc- cess
 COLONEL H. P. BUSH. N. G. C., retired-A grand exposition as noticed outlined in The Call is one that would be of great benefit to the State if handled in the proper spirit.
 w. J. McARTHUR, editor Coast Sea- mans Journal - Speaking from the
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-19
NOT WELL KNOWN
 IN THE EAST.
A Grand Opportunity to Exhibit the Resources of the Golden
 State.

EX-MAYOR L. R. ELLERT-A great exposition, such as the contem- plated one In 1900 can have but one result-the attraction of great num- bers of people to the far West and the impressing upon their minds of its great advantages. It is surprising to find how little people in the East know of conditions and advantages in the West. From time to time exhibitions of various kinds have been success fully carried out here, and while all have been of some value, none have been broad enough in their scope to be of any lasting value. We want some thing out of the ordinary, something grand in it's conception and lasting in it's benefits, and we will have occasion for congratulation. It has always been demonstrated that nothing is too vast for California to attempt, so let us all get together at once and show the world something. We can do it if we only half try. and our children and children's children will reap the re- suits.
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-19

edge will in future years rebound in the benefit and improvement of California
 The pavilion was well filled to-day with Cloverdale people and strangers The first days sales of tickets exceed doub.y the expectations of the mana gers. Credit is given to The Call on all sides for it's superior mention of the fair.
 Among the leading exhibits which have not been heretofore reported are the displays of G. B. Baer of the grape 1ru1t or pomolo, an almost tropical fruit used mostly for medicinal pur- poses. Menihan's display of navel oranges from a one-acre grove a half block from the center of town. is in {. deed wonderful. It includes some large Joppa oranges two years old, picked this week and well preserved. Two large-sized palm trees at the entrance of the pavilion give an artistic effect. About fifty canaries owned by Mrs. P. Anker are distributed in the pavilion, and add to the musical features of the fair. Mrs. Alice Bryant and Miss Annie Laughlin of Mark West, display a large case of handsome needle work.
 c. W. Hoyle included few remarks in his welcome speech which are worthy of careful consideration. Said he.
 Did you ever think what fine legacy 1t would be for your children, when you are called to leave them if you could leave one acre of citrus fruits. For in stance, take one acre of lemons That means about one hundred trees. Put the cost of one acre of land at $50, the cost of trees at $50 and s9OO to care for them for six years, which I think is a nperal allowance. That means a total allowance of 5000 for one acre of lemons in bearing. At the end of six years, as demonstrated by the orchards of Meni- han, Haney, Crocker and others, you can pick one dozen lemons, or an average of that number, from each tree each week throughout the year, the lemon being a perpetual bearer. That means 100 dozen of lemons week from one acre Count those lemons at 20 cents dozen, which is low estimate, and the yield would equal S20 week from the orchard. and for a year 1t would be $1040. Now. you will
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standpoint of trades union man. no one knows better than I the advantages of an attractive exhibition. It bringI hundreds of people here-some to coma and see and go away again with broad- ened ideas, others to come, be fasci- mated with our wonderful resources and make their homes here. Of course this makes things better for us, if properly managed otherwise it will increase our Sufferings. While the Midwinter Fair was a great thing for California in many ways, it was not the benefit to the worktngman it might have been as too many workers were brought here rom the outside, and being without re- sources were willing to take employ ment at almost any figure. As natural result believe there was only one ex- h1bit placed by union men, and that, strange to say, was the Chinese exhibit IT the management of the coming ex- position will make arrangements to give local union workers a fair show ing, then l think the support of all local Work1ngmen can be safely counted upon, and this, I think. will be found to mean really more than it may ap- pear to mean on the face
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notice that it would require s13.OO0 placed on interest at per cent to yield the same annual income, while in reality you have only 5000 invested. Just consider this matter, as 1t will bear investigation.
 Prizes were awarded by Judges D. M. Winans of Petaluma, E. D. Sweetser of Santa Rosa, and J. l.. Blair of Porteryille as follows: Best display of navel oranges, Captain H. H. Haney: best artistic dis play of citrus fruits, Miss Lena Brush best artistic display of oranges, Frank Yordi; best display of lemons, Italian Swiss Colony; best artistic display of ol- ives or olive oil, Brush & Williams; best artistic display of wines Cloverdale Wine Company; best artistic display and quail ity of dried fruits. A. N. Clark of Dry Creek; best twelve navel oranges. H. J. Crocker; best twelve Mediterranean sweets, Mrs. L. J. Cooke; best twelve Jop- pa oranges, M. Menihan best twelve Jap anese oranges, G. Hagmayer; best twelve Malta blood oranges, w. Caldwell best twelve Villa Franca lemons, H. J. Crock CT; best twelve Sicily lemons, c. c. Car rger of Sonoma City: best display of Hines. J. Shaw of Kenwood; best pickled olives, Dr. A. M. Coomes; best olive oil J. A.. Kleiser; best display of nuts, J. c. Holloway; best display of citrons, G. W. Prescott; best display of deciduous fruits A N. Clarke of Dry Creek; best artistic display, Brush & Williams; best display of canned fruit. John Elden; best display of jellies, T. J. de Hay.
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-19

has been full of development and progress.
 An exposition illustrating the mis- sion period and the subsequent epochs of our history could not fail but excite the greatest interest. It would not alone be local affair. The ten States admitted after California would un- doubtedly take part in the celebration and materially assist in making the exposition one worthy of the occasion.
 The people of Nebraska have shown what can be accomplished by united action. The Trans Mississippi Congress to be held at Omaha during the sum mer promises to be grand success. All of the trans Mississippi States have taken great interest in the project and will be represented there. No difficulty should be experienced in bringing about a joint exposition of the junior States in 1900.
 The Native Sons intend holding a celebration in 1900, and many of them have expressed a willingness to aid in advancing the semi-centennial exposi- tion. The Young Mems Institute and other kindred fraternal organizations also favor the plan of a grand celebra-
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-19
THE PEOPLE
 ALL APPROVE
Popular Expressions Show That the Proposition Is Generally
 Favored.

The following interviews with people of prominence show that the idea of having an exposition to commemorate the fiftieth anniversary of the admiS- sion of California into the sisterhood of States meets with general approval. It is admitted by every one that an expo sition such as is contemplated would prove of great benefit, not alone to California, but to the entire Pecitic Slope.
 GEORGE T. SHAW, grand secretary of the Independeno Order of Odd Eel lows-I indorse the idea of a grand fair in 1900 We cannot have too many such fairs, providing they are properly man. aged and are made attractive. Such a fair should be in the hands of persons thoroughly competent to present to the visitors all the resources of our State.
 FRANK s. POLAND. deputy grand master workman of the Ancient Order of United Workmen-There can be no doubt about the amount of good such an exposition will de to the State. It will advertise it, and we cannot ad- vertise our State too much. If such an exposition is got up 1t will be the means of having the State talked about fer long time. I'm in favor of advertising our State all the time.
 JOf1N J. COIlDI, STdIlu SecTetdTy OI the Foresters of America-What do I think of the proposition of California exposition in 1900? Why I think it is grand. It ought to be supported and advocated by everybody Such an af- fair would be of immense benefit to the State in the thousands of people it would bring here and the amount of advertising 1t would give to our re- sources.
 MRS. s. ISABELLA HUBBARD, re- gent of Sequoia Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution-The propo- sition of grand exposition on the semi-centennial anniversary of the ad- mission of California as one of the States of our glorious Union is one that deserves the hearty support of every patriotic man and woman who believes in the advancement of our State
 MRS. EMMA HARRINGTON, grand chief companion of the Companions of the Forest of America-I am in favor
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-19
Time For Decisive Action.

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn, Feb 1s.- Judge D. M. Key of this city, Post master in President Hayes Cabinet, and ex-United States Judge, expresses himself strongly on the dis aster to the Maine. He is quoted lit- erally as follows: eff this catastrophe can be traced to any Spanish officials or any subjects owing allegiance to Spain, think the United States should demand an indemnity, and any neces- sary measures to collect it without de- lay should be taken. No dilatory tac- tics should be employed with Spain in a matter of this kind No amount of money can pay for the lives lost but the American people will demand some heavy compensation for the disaster and will not rest until they get it. The time has come for decisive action"
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-19
DESIRABLE
 AND FEASIBLE.
Hard Work Will Be Required to Effect Gcod Results, Says
 Irving M. Scott.

'"The plan is both desirable and feas-
 ible." said Irving M. Scott when asked yesterday as to his opinion in this mat
 ter. No intelligent man would at tempt to deny the benefits which might reasonably be expected as the result of such an enterprise, properly managed as to it's working details. But it will call for an immense amount of hard work to insure results of sufficient ben eft to the city and State to warrant the enormous eXl enditure of time, money and labor which would neces- sarily be called for in an undertaking of such great magnitude. When we take into consideration the Paris fair in the same year and the Pan-Ameri- can fair to be held in Buffalo, N. Y, next year, we see that we shall have features of no small force to work against, and there will probably de- velop other obstacles not now discern ible, but at the same time I consider this project entirely feasible with the energy and efficient management which SO important work is certain to elicit from the loyal workers of California when her vital interests are at stake We have community small in popula- tiCn, compared with populations from which successful fairs elsewhere have drawn their support, and there are cer- tain disadvantages under which we must inevitably suffer in the way of physical conditions, but there are no obstacles in our path, and so I say that the plan is not only advisable but also feasible I can see in this project the possibilities of stu pendous advantage to California, and hope that the plan may be fully ex- plotted and adopted in earnest if it shall be found advisable to go ahead in the business !"
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-19

cific Coast are s79 35 first class, and $67 40 second class.
 Tomorrow the Canadian Pacific will make these rates from all points in New England and New York $40 first class and $30 second class. Rates to St. Paul will be cut from $29 50 first class and $19 second class
 On learning the Canadian Pacific's intention in the matter the Grand Trunk road at once invited the Chicago roads to join it in meeting these rates via Chicago. They have been impor- tuning the Grand Trunk for months to join them in meeting the Canadian Pa cific rates, little thinking that as soon as such an agreement was affected the Canadian Pacific slash work alone would cause such havoc with their reY- enues. If they agree to the Grand Trunks request it will mean the i'm mediate reduction of the rates from Chicago to North Pacific points from S61 50 first class and $51 50 second class to $40 first class and $50 second class. Doubtless the Northern Pacific and the Great Northern roads will be as anx ious as the Grand Trunk that the Chicago roads should join in meeting the rates. Their refusal would simply mean that they had gone out of the business for the time being, and that would mean that the two roads named running west from St. Paul would get little or none of the business, because they would have no Eastern connec- tions to take it to them, and the Ca nadian Pacific is not likely to give them any.
 A meeting of interested lines has been called for tomorrow to decide on some definite course of action, but it may have to be adjourned to the be- ginning of the week on account of the absence of many of the general pas senger agents in the East. At a meet ing held here to-day it was decided to ask trunk lines to assist in fighting the Canadian Pacific.
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-19
CHILDREN AT CLOVERDALE'S
 CITRUS FAIR Five Hundred Lads and Lassies En-
 tertained. Attendants Kept Busy Answering Volleys
 or Questions. G. w. Hoyle Gives Some Sound Advice to California
 Fathers.
Special Dispatch to The Call.

CLOVERDALE, Feb. 18.-This was children's day at the Citrus Fair. The public schools adjourned at noon and 800 Native Sons and Daughters received lessons in one of the leading indus tries of California-the citrus industry. 2 All the attendants were continually kept busy answering leading and in
 telligent questions propounded by the youngsters. whose search for knowl-
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-19
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 the plan which has for It's object the promotion of the best interests of this city and State, and expressed the hope that the good work might be pushed forward vigorously. He said: Tt is proposition which should elicit the cooperation of all of San Francisco's s ana California's friends, for it Is clearly Tn the interests of this city and State. An af1alr of the kind contemplated, if as well managed as we ought to be aple to manage it, could not fail to be or very great permanent advantage to every California industry. If it shall be found feasible to undertake this pro- posed exposition, am sure that it will be very liberally supported by business men generally, for it is an excellent business proposition on it's face. nope to see the present agitation of this matter result in some definite action very SOOn"
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-19
IT HE 1Iidwinter Fair proved a suc-
 cess both financially and as an

r HE Midwinter Fair proved a suc-
 cess both financially and as an
 advertisement of the many re- sources of California. The exposition suggested by The Call will prove of far greater benefit not alone to this State but to the entire Pacific Slope.
 All that is now required to make the semi-centennial exposition of 1900 one that will attract the attention of the entire civilized world is concentration of action The idea of holding a gigan- tic exposition to commemorate the fif- tieth anniversary of the admission of California into the sisterhood of States meets with general approval. That we should have an exposition that will re- dound to the credit of the coast is ad- mitted by every one. We have within our reach everything that would tend to make the exposition one which would bring to our hospitable shores many of the visitors who will cross the ocean to attend the Paris exposition. The half-century of California Statehood
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-19
IT IS A VERY LARGE UNDERTAKING.

The proposition is all right, It is an excellent idea and give The Call great creditfor it's evolution It is very large idea and it's possibilities for good are simply incalculable If elaborated and carried out on scale commensurate with the importance of the undertaking the benefits which would accrue to the city and State would be beyond all computation flor the reason, partially. that we should feel the direct benefits for years after the close of the expo sitiOn
 In a residence of twelve years in this city have seen some very material changes on the part of the body polite. will cite one. The people of San Francisco have begun to appreciate the value of ad vertiSng As an illustration of this have heard no end of favorable comment from all parts of the State regarding the benefit certain to result from the superb Jubilee edition of The Call recently published in the interests of the whole State. The advertising value . of that publication s of course beyond all computa- ton. So would be the advertising value of the stu pendous undertaking which is now proposed in this exposition It could not be estimated in dollarS-nor in millions of dollars
 1 am heartily in favor of any plan which prom ses to bring California to the notice of the East They have too many people in that section and we have not, nearly enough here. Let us show them that we have the best possible sort of an opening for people of the right kind for whom there is no room in folder" localities.
 Here is pointer Italy and California have ap- proximately the same area. Italy has 100000 peo- pie; California contains roughly stated, 100000 souls No one who is informed in the matter will deny that this State is naturally capable of supporting as many people as Italy There is need for this pro- posed exposition or for any other agency which shall call to the notice of the world our amazing resources and our possibilities in the way of supporting dense population.
 hope that this thing may be pushed vigorously and that the excellent plan may be carried through to a brilliant conclusion. H. D. LOVELAND.
 Secretary Welman, Peck & Co.,