The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1904-12-22

jackson last week are happy. 1t was
a success, even beyond the anticipa-
tions of the most enthusiastic. The
display was revelation to all and
simply bewildering to many. The
common expression was: "Did you
believe that Mississippi could raise
such a vast variety and splendid quail
ity of stuff" The attendance was
most satisfactory, every county in the
state being represented in greater OF
smaller numbers. In all something
like 10000 people attended. The re-
suit will be worth many thousands to
the state in the way Of stimulating
the people to greater efforts in the
future and also in letting every man
who attended know that what was be-
! ing done and what could be done in
the state. While the larger portion of
the exhibits were from the southern
section of the state, there was pret-
ty fair representation from every
where, and no part was left entirely
without an exhibit of some kind. Un-
doubtedly the most complete exhibit
from any county was that from
jackson on the Gulf coast, although
Harrison was close second and the
honors were almost evenly divided.
The grand prize for a single farm ex-
hibit was awarded to Mr.. Eastin
Jones of Kinds county who made a
fine showing as to what one man could
do on few acres of Mississippi dirt.
The Gulf and Ship Island Railroad
had magnificent display of the pro
duets from along its line and it was
complimented by all who saw it. Mr..
F. III. Lewis of Scranton made the best
display Of semi-tropical fruits and
nuts. The largest pumkin was raised
by DR.. Miller, member of the legis-
lature from Sharkey county. The best
turnips and hay came from Crystal
Springs and the best Irish potatoes,
beets and radishes came from Centre
vile in Wilkinson county. Prentiss
county was represented with huge
watermelon while Monroe captured
honors on fine corn and other products
Poplarville made the largest and best
.disnlav of cane svrip while Crystal
Springs walked off with the honors on
flowers. Columbus was given the grand
prize on hot house flowers for CONNER
cial uses and Rankin county was the
winner for dairy products. The 1--we
stock exhibit and fowls were from the
near vicinity of jackson and while 1t
was greatly admired and highly cred
liable, did not represent what the
state could produce as well as IN other
lines noted. Foreign manufacturers
of wagons, buggies, farming lmple-
ments, road working machinery ETC.,
were we'll represented. Take it all in
all it was a fair representation OF
what the state can do and highly sue
cessful in every respect. The exhibits
from different sections of the state
will be noticed briefly in the first few
weeks after Christmas, the writer be-
lieving that all will be interested
therein. Arrangements for larger
and more complete fair are being
made for next year and every commll-
nity in this great state of Misslsslp-
pi is notified to begin now to grow or
prepare something to show at the time
to be selected later on, presumably
about the last week in October or the
first Of November. It will be the
means of bringing our state to the
notice of those seeking homes and at
the same time stimulate our own peo-
pie to greater efforts.
AS result of long and active
campaign, the Daughters OF the Con-
federacy have secured magnificent
picture of jefferson Davis, painted by
noted Washington artist, 1t will be
hung in the Hall of Fame-in the New
Capitol as the crowning piece of love
and esteem by loyal Mississippians
The presentation exercise will be held
on January 10Th. Miss Kate Porter
who spent many hours and days Of
hard work in raising the money fol
purchasing the portrait, will SPEAK
/ in behalf Of the Daughters and pre-
sent it to Gov Vardaman as the repre-.
sentative of the Great State of Mis-
sissippi. Gov. Vardaman will presen
it to Hon. Dunbar Rowland as Keep
er of the department of Archives ant
History. Mrs. o. M. Gregory, VIII
has been very active in securing tn
picture, will unveil it when the plac
! of honor will be occupied for all to se
in the beautiful Hall of Fame. Thl
is a Just and fitting tribute to the hon
ored dead OF our beloved Southland
and the good ladies' through whom tn
painting was secured, have the hear
| felt gratitude of all loyal and tru
Mississippians.
i Capt. A. G., Rucker Of Ripley pro
duces turnips in his garden that weig
from six to seven pounds. Some Q
them should have been sent to the cal
nival as an evidence Of what old TiI
nah can do in the way Of horticulture