The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1904-11-05

have returned from st. Louis, where
they spent several days visiting the
Worlds Fair and studying the va
rlous 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-
lions in this country since the Cen
tennial at Philadelphia and this one
TAR excels any | have ever seen, sur
passing them in almost every feature.
Owing to the great number of coun'
tries represented at st. Louis, by
thei people and products. one can
get a comprehensive idea of the world
as it is progressing today and the
wonderful achievements OF civiliza-
ton. This m is not only the largest
and best exposition l have ever seen,
but the great perfection of the r
alive 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 III display.
Gov. Longino was asked for an
expression of his opinion regarding
the Mississippi display, and in an
swer said:
was greatly pleased with the Mis-
sissippi exhibits throughout. | met
many Mississippians there and heard
the most favorable comments on all
sides. Our exhibits show, in a just
and practical way, the principal pro-
ducts of the State and serves in a
most comprehensive manner the pur-
pose intended by pointing cut to the
immigrant and investor the magnifi-
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 a gold medal. Our fish
and game display eXcelled anything |
saw and it was awarded a bronze med
al. Our agricultural exhibit ranks
with the very best in that large build
ing in the substantial points of excel
lence, though not shown off with the
costly filigree and tapestry decOra-
tions employed by many Of the States
to render their exhibits attractive. A
medal was also awarded to that eX-
hibit.
The State display of cotton, cotton
seed products, etc, and forestry are
by far the best in that great competi-
tive display and the grand prizes
awarded to Mississippi on these two
products of world wide industry is a
distinction which gives the State a
commercial pre-eminence in every
market and country represented at
the Worlds Fair. If the State should
derive no other benefit than this SUI
preme distinction Of her two princi-
pal she would nevertheless
be very many times over repaid for
the money expended on the eXpOsi-
ton. But she will reap other and
more substantial benefits, for the
awards are of ipestimabIe value in our
future development.
I was gratified to find that Beauvoir,
our State building, though plain and
simple in construction and meagerly
furnished, because of it's historical
significance, has attracted great at
tention and favorable comment from
visitors everywhere, and | heard much
regret expressed that the State bureau
had decided to close its doors to the
public before the end of the fair.
A number of medals have been
awarded Mississippi on products other
than those named. All in all, l am
convinced hat Mississippi has the
best display, for the amount Of money
expended thereon, of any State there
represented, and the people owe Com
missioner Henry and his assistants
their unqualified approval and thanks.