Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-11-03
Ex-Gov. Loagipo Talks.

Ex-Gov. Loagino Talks.
Ex-Gov. A. II. Longino and wife
have returned frorn ST. Louis, where
they spent several days visiting the
Worlds Fair and studying the va
rioas exhibits. When asked what he
thought Of the exposition as COM
pared with similar events OF recent
years, Gov. Longino said:
have attended most of the exposi-
tions in this country since the Cen
tenlisl at Philadelphia and this one
far cxcels any have ever seen, sur
passing them in almost every feature.
Owing 20 the great number Of coun-
tries represented al st. Louis, by
their people and products, one can
get comprehensive idea Of the world
as II is progressing today and the
wonderful achievements OF clviliza-
tion. This one is not only the largest
and best exposition | have ever seen,
but the great perfection Of the cre-
ative skill of man which is there
shown, the wonderful triumphs of
art, education and science. the varied
natural products of the earth there
displayed. all combine to make one
feel grateful to his Creator for having
permitted him to live during this re-
markable era in the worlds history.
] may say in this connection, without
invidious comparison, that was made
each day to feel prouder OF being an
American citizen because of the great
ness Of our display.
Gov. Longino was asked for an
expression of his opinion regarding
the Mississippi display, and in an
swer said:
I was greatly pleased with the Mis-
sissippi exhibits throughout. ] met
many Misslssippians there and heard
the most favorable comments on all
sides. Our exhibits show, in just
and practical way, the principal pro-
ducts of the State and serves In .
most comprehensive manner the pur'
pose intended by pointing out to the
Immigrant and investor the magnin'
cent possibilities in all of our various
fields of enterprise and industry.
Our fruit exhibit is most creditable
ranking with the best there. and has
been awarded gold medal. Our fisi
and game display excelled anything
saw and 1t was awarded bronze med
al. Our agricultural exhibit rank
with the very best in that large build
ing in the substantial points of exec
lencc, though not shown off with tn
costly filigree and tapestry decora
tions employed by many of the State
to render their exhibits attractive. !
medal was also awarded to that ex
hibit.
The State display of cotton. cottol
seed products, etc, and forestry ar,
by far the best in that great competl
tive display and the grand prize
awarded to Mississippi on these tw
products of world wide industry Is
distinction which gives the State
commercial pre-eminence in ever
market and country represented a
the Worlds Fair. If the State shoul
derive no other benefit than this 81
preme distinction of her two princ
pal resources she would nevertheless
be very many times over repaid TO
the money expended on the expos
tion. But she will reap other an
more substantial benefits, for tn
award !; are of inestimable value in ou
future development.
was gratified to find that Beauvoil
our State building, though plain an
simple in construction and meagerl
furnished. because of its historica
Significance, has attracted great a
tention and favorable comment 1roi
visitors everywhere. and heard muc
reeret expressed that the State burea
had decided to close its doors 10 ID
pubsic before the end of the fair.
A nu.Yber of medals have bee
awarded mississippi on products otht
thar thvse named. All in all. l al
concincto that Mississippi has III
best display, for the amount OF none
cxpendaa thereon, of any State the'
represented, and the people owe COZ
missioner Henry and his assistan
their unqualified approval and thank