The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-03-13
RESULTS ARE IN ORDER
EXHIBITION OF HOME MANUFAC-
TURED GOODS OVER
The Knowledge Which the Show of
the Last Week Has Disseminated
Is Expected to Have It's Effect
Publications. ON It's Success
COurtesies Acknowledged.

COurtesies Acknowledged.
The close of one of the most sue
cessful ventures ever attempted in St.
Paul came yesterday, and 6 o'clock
last evening saw a disappointed crowd
of people turned away from the doors
of the old Market house, unable to be-
lieVe that the manufacturers exhibit
had really come to an end.
When the women of the auxiliary
first consented to undertake the COM
mittee work for the exhibit, they felt
that the newspapers must be asked
for all the advertising possible, so as
to bring the affair before the public
and then it was feared that there would
not be enough interest aroused In the
city to hardly pay the exhibitors for
their trouble in locating and arranging
their booths. After the first day the
women were anXiOusly asking for po-
lice aid in keeping the crowd down to
somewhat less dangerous limit. and
many times during the week the heavy
iron doors had to be closed for several
hours to keep back the eager throng
for which there simply was not room in
the hall.
The only drawback to the whole
affair was the lack of space. The eX-
beautifully decorated, and the music
and demonstrations which were the
drawing features, afternoons, were Of
the very best. And above all the feel
ing which prevailed among the exhibit
tors and all interested, was one of har-
mony and good-nature. Rival concerns
drew equally large crowds and attend
ed strictly to their own affairs, making
friendly calls now and then and COM
pairing notes. The women of the aux
iliary worked together understan dinghy,
and without friction, and when the
doors closed for the last time last
evening the feeling all around was one
of entire satisfaction.
One feature of the exhibit worthy
of especial note was the excellent
police arrangements. Intelligent Off
GERS were in charge every day, and SO
soon as an Objectionable character
showed himself within the doors, he
was requested to make himself scarce.
The officers in charge during the week
were: D. F. Hennessy, ]. Martens and
J. Moran, to all of whom credit is due
for faithful service.
Where Credit Is Due.
OF course, the great part of the sue
cess OF the venture was due to the
women of the auxiliary, who realized
the Importance of the movement and
pulled together, keeping the interests
Of the city and the home producers al
ways before them.
Mrs. Ansel Oppenheim, the chairman
Of the auxiliary, said yesterday:
Il do not think the general public
has felt the Importance of this move
nlent. 1t Is in Importance almost ma
tlonal. Interest was aroused when the
first great step was taken at the time
that the department Of agriculture was
started during Harrison's administra-
ton, and Secretary Rusk was made the
first secretary Of agriculture
Mine years ago the Hatch act passed
by congress started experimental farms
all over the United States, and through
agricultural chemistry the people be-
gan to take an interest in the products
of the soil. From that, branches
spread and the people soon learned
they could produce for themselves
1.-The exhibit this week has been sue
cessful beyond all expectations. We
have had the homemakers here, the
very foundation of the community.
They have examined the home products
and listened with the greatest intelli-
gence and earnestness, both men and
women, to the demonstra tons.
II do not think any one has ever
been more amazed than myself. have
undertaken many things in st. Paul
and have always found the people
ready to take hold, but at that 1 was
surprised at the interest manifested
OF course the success OF the movement
does not depend on what has been done
or seen in ST. Paul, but depends on
the afterward. If the verdict of the
people is in favor of home products
surely they are patriotic enough to buy
at home We close the week with re-
greet. 1t has been a great temptation to
continue another week. But 1t was
thought best to end as at first intended.
There has been nothing in any way to
mar the success of the venture and
too long continued success is not the
nature of affairs Every one has been
obliging and considerate Of others. The
spirit of harmony seemed infectious
and seemed to be caught up by all who
entered the building"
Glorious Success.
Mrs. c. r. Croft, who has been one
of the busiest women of the week, said:
1T has been a glorious success. St.
Paul people who never before used
goods manufactured in st. Paul are
daily making calls on the local mer-
chants for home produced goods"
Mrs. Mary B. James, Of the James
Industrial school, Minneapolis, and a
great domestic science worker, visited
the building yesterday and said:
TT was an ideal idea to have the
women take hold of this venture. The
women spend half the money used in
the kitchen 1t seems to me the en-
tire scheme should be a great thing
for your city"
Thomas Fowler, who has represented
Drewry & Sons during the week, said
last evening:
LAS far as we are concerned we have
been more than satisfied with the sue
cess of the exhibit. We have received
many orders for the Chippewa water.
We are perfectly satisfied that 1t has
been an excellent medium for adver-
tising."
In the morning there was an artistic
breakfast served by Mrs. Armstrong,
whose work has been so much appre-
ciated by every one. The table was
handsomely and brightly laid, as be-
comes breakfast table, and adorned
with flowers the color scheme being in
pink. The china was loaned by Og-
den, Merrill and Greer, and Wemott,
Howard & Co. The High school or
chestra gave a delightful programme
of string numbers.