r 841 .5 N58 NEVADA WORLDS FAIR COMMISSIONERS STATE EXHIBIT BANCHQFT University of California Berkeley ' ! J. A. YERINGTON, Managing Director. 1-x REPORT. To the Honorable State Board of Agriculture: GENTLEMEN : I have the honor to present the following report on Nevada's exhibit at the Midwinter Fair, held in San Francisco, 1894. Respectfully, J. A. YERINGTON, Managing Director. REPORT. In order to fully illustrate Nevada's participation, it will be in keeping with the report of the Commissioners to republish a brief sketch of the Midwinter International Exposition, setting forth the object of its inauguration. Following so closely upon the Columbian Exposition at Chicago, which was the grandest the world ever saw, the attempt seemed audacious, for it could not be expected that it w r ould rival it in its colossal proportions, but it was a bright idea that suggested the pos- sibility of transplanting many of the wonderful exhibits of that exposition to the western shores of the United States, and with them bring together thousands of the wonders of the Pacific Coast that could not be placed on exhibition at the World's Fair. Having taken the step with assurances of aid from the foreign countries, it was fittingly named the California Midwinter International Exposi- tion. Although the time was unpropitious, owing to the financial con- dition of the country, the people of the Coast believed it would be a healthy enterprise if it could be made a success. A capital of $500,000 was asked of the citizens of San Francisco to make a suc- cess of the enterprise. The effort was conducted on a popular scale, and when $300.000 was assured, the scheme was inaugurated on a beautiful site in Golden Gate Park on the 14th day of August, 1893. The press of the Coast, halting at first in their opinions as to the success of such a gigantic enterprise, wheeled into line, and their generous aid soon changed the current of an adverse sentiment to one of confidence and marked enthusiasm. The large and beautiful buildings seemed to spring up like magic. In chronicling its advancement toward completion, the press stated "there had never been such a display of activity in any country or in any age of the world. " This, with all due deference to the astonishing vitality of the people of Chicago. From the day the first stone was laid only four months remained before the day of opening, as announced, was to take place. A proclamation was issued inviting all foreign countries and the States in the Union to participate. The great fair was formally opened January 27, 1894, amid much pomp and great enthusiasm. Governor Colcord having issued a circular letter to the citizens in which he pointed to the benefits that would be derived by Nevada b MIDWINTER FAIR. making an exhibit of its resources at the Midwinter Fair, held in San Francisco, January 1 to July 1, 1894, the Directors of the State Board of Agriculture consented to extend all the aid at their com- mand, and also through them the citizens and Boards of County Com- missioners were appealed to. The Chicago exhibit having arrived at Reno, it was extended to the State Board of Agriculture. J. A. Yerington was appointed by said Board as Managing Director, with the following Directors: C. II. Stoddard, P. H. Mulcahy, W. E. Sharon, W. T. Smith. The Managing Director was requested to visit the site that had been allotted to the State of Nevada and make estimates upon the cost of erecting a State building and maintaining the State exhibit therein during the season of the fair. The time for the opening of the fair being nearly at hand, it was expedient to start the exhibit from the State at as early a date as possible. It was estimated that $15,000 would be required to erect a building and maintain the exhibit. Estimates were made on a number of designs that were considered suitable for the State building, one in particular being in the shape of a pyramid, showing in proportion the amount of gold, silver and other precious metals that had been extracted from the mines of the State, but the cost of same being some $8,000, it had to be abandoned and a building at a cost of $5, 250 erected. The plans were submitted to the State Board and approved by them. The site allotted to the State for the erection of this building, though not fac- ing the main court, was pleasantly located on the north drive of the main Park road, adjoining the "'49" Mining Camp, through which attraction many thousands were drawn towards the Nevada exhibit. San Joaquin and Humboldt county buildings were in close proxim- ity. The architects and contractors spared no pains in making the building not only commodious and perfect in detail as suitable for an exhibit, but one that would reflect credit, as Nevada was the only State possessing its own building. The same, covering an area of 50x60 feet, was of Corinthian style of architecture, supported on the south and east sides by eight large columns, three stories high, includ- ing a roof garden, from which a view could be obtained of the main driveway and surrounding country. The building was covered with staff, and the Swiss windows gave to it & most pleasing effect. The main entrance faced the south. On entering, the first thing to attract the attention of the visitor, was the life-sized portrait of Hon. J. W. Nye, Nevada's first Terri- torial Governor and United States Senator. It was suspended from the center pillar of the west gallery directly over the great Seal of State, where the full strength of the light from the large windows above had a most desirable effect. The register, in which all visitors placed their names, was near the entrance. The Secretary's office and gentlemen's lavatory were on the right, and the ladies' lower reception room and public school exhibit to the left on entering. Nearly the entire space on the main floor was devoted to the agricul- MIDWINTER FAIR. 7 tural, experimental, botanical, and public school exhibits. The center space was occupied by a pyramid 8 feet square at its base, rising to a height of 16 feet, similarly arranged to the one at the World's Fair Exhibit, with an addition of a very choice exhibit of preserved fruits and pickles in handsome jars, with choice bunches of a variety of grains intercepting each. The space above the pyramid was open to the roof, in the center of which was a circular sky scene painted in bright colors, 12 feet in diameter. Streamers of cream and white colored bunting were carried from its edges and draped to a point above the pillars surrounding the entire gallery, giving a very warm effect, and reducing the strong light that pene- trated through the many large windows. The gallery pillars on the main floor were artistically covered with choice grains, as were also the intervening cross-beams. In the agricultural line the most prominent exhibit was that from the Experiment Station of the State University at Reno, occupying the entire space on the north side of the main floor, and consisting of the following : A stand exhibiting grasses and their seeds ; insects injurious and beneficial to the farmers of the State, arranged in neat glass cases, showing their effect upon the wood, tree or cereal attacked by them, and insecticides for the eradication of the same ; an exhibit embracing the amount of digestible food neces- sary to produce ten pounds of fat on certain animals; one showing the full analysis of the ingredients constituting so many pounds of pure dairy products; the amount and analysis of matter contained in 100 pounds of alfalfa; eight velvet panels, 50x60 inches, repre- senting forty varieties of grains in sheaf, corresponding with the same threshed, and arranged in redwood boxes on the pyramid, and a botanical exhibit giving the name of each variety arranged separately. On the south side was an exhibit of honey in comb and extracted ; an exhibit of many varieties of potatoes was also attractive. Across the aisle, nearly the entire length of the building was devoted to a display of many varieties of choice apples. The butter and flour exhibits also occupied prominent space on this side of the building. At the west end was an exhibit of hay, timothy, alfalfa, and cheese. To the right of the staircase was the original pair of snow- shoes worn by " Snowshoe Thompson" on his travels over the Sierras whilst carrying the mail, and on the left a large piece of mahogany sent from Eureka county. The east wall embraced a relief map specially exhibited by Churchill county. An exhibit of a granite monument, the granite having been produced at the quarry of John Barrett, Washoe City, Washoe county, created admiration and much interest. This monu- ment, with its face and trimmings highty polished, compared most favorably with the finest imported Scotch granite that is so exten- sively used in this country for building and monumental purposes ; 8 MIDWINTER FAIR. together with the exhibit of the Brann Manufacturing Company of Reno, consisting of a wrench and jack with a wheel conveniently arranged for illustrating the movements and advantages, had space on the main floor. A. E. Johnson exhibited a hand drill and an automatic telegraph instrument. A unique exhibit of horseshoes, made of nickel, and comprising every variety, was made by C. P. Ferrel of Reno. At the first landing one was accosted with a reproduction of the original target shot at by Company F (Carson Guard) at the Inter- national Midwinter Fair Shooting Tournament. On the left of the gallery was the office of the Managing Director, and on the right a reception-room thirty feet long, embracing the woman's exhibit of artistic needlework, hand-painted china, keramic work, etc. , This work was under the able management of Mrs. R. M. Clarke of Carson, assisted by Miss Ollie Bray. A case filled with choice needlework occupied the wall space facing the gallen 7 . The balance of the gallery was devoted to a prehistoric and mineral exhibit of the State. The wall space between the windows was occupied by large glass cabinets, embracing all of the individual, State and University col- lections, showing in detail every variety of mineral obtained in the State. At the base of the cabinets, and extending nearly the entire circuit of the gallery, was placed a raised bench, exhibiting all of the heavier minerals. In the center of the gallery on the east side was a table 2J feet wide by 20 long, subdivided, with a display of all the latest dis- coveries of gold ore in quantity sufficient to enable samples being given freely to capitalists and others interested. At the west end of the building a fine display of sulphate of copper (Milestone) in hand- some glass jars was exhibited by the Morgan Mill. The exhibit of coal from Esmeralda county created the keenest interest.' Analysis showed : Volatile matter, 34. 7 percent.; fixed carbon, 47.4 per cent. ; ash, 17.9 per cent. In front of this was a special case of all the ores of White Pine, exhibited by Joseph Grand- elmyer. To the right an exhibit of a special case of rare and beau- tiful minerals was exhibited by R. E. Kelly ; adjoining, an exhibit by the Occidental Alkali Company and Aluminum Lustre Company of Esmeralda county. Their product of silica received the highest award at Chicago. A carload was recently shipped to Boston. A space reserved against a wall was filled with samples of their sodas and polishing compounds, which were freely extended to all visitors. The Delaware Mining Company of Storey county made an exhibit of a piece of silica some 3J feet long by 1 foot wide, with neatly arranged samples for distribution. This company's mine supplies the Electro-Silicon Company of New York. The exhibit from the Comstock lode, showing the first piece of " black stuff" picked up on the Comstock and presented to George Hearst in 1858, was extended to the State as an exhibit by A. B. Paul, and ores embrac- MIDWINTER FAIR. 9 ing all the principal mines along the lode, from the surface to the 3200-foot level of the Hale and Norcross mine (the lowest point at which ore was ever extracted) giving in round numbers the produc- tion of some $400,000,000, the dividend from one mine amounting to $77,000,000. This proved a great surprise to many who were not familiar with the early history of Nevada's output, and especially the large percentage of gold that was contained in the ore as exhibited. In front of the exhibit of the Occidental Alkali Com- pany was a large model showing in detail the entire system of under- ground timbering on the great Comstock lode; views illustrating the system of stoping, and of Virginia City, were suspended from the pillars. The northwest corner of the gallery was devoted to Nevada's chemical exhibit neatly arranged in a large case, being a fac simile of the exhibit as described in group 48 at the Columbian Exposi- tion. Attention was called to its having taken fourteen highest awards. Near this was the exhibit of the different salt companies, and adjoining was an exhibit comprising a pyramid of native and refined sulphur from the Humboldt Sulphur Works, with the official award and ribbon issued to same at the Columbian World's Fair, illustrating its purity, viz : 99.57 per cent. The balance of the north gallery was devoted to the special exhibit of Mineralogist E. C. Morrison, comprising some 5,000 specimens, and embracing every variety of minerals produced in Nevada. W. E. Lindsey made an exhaustive exhibit of Nevada's marble and building stones, including his famous sky-blue marble and travertine. Phosphate of lime, of which there is reported a very large deposit near Deeth, Nevada (the analysis showing it carrying 7J per cent, of phosphoric acid), created much interest. A ton of mineral soap from Elko in its natural condition was prepared and extended to visitors as a great curiosity. There was an interesting ex- hibit of iron ore and pure lime from Washoe county, and pyrites of iron carrying 52.5 per cent, sulphur from Ormsby. One piece of antimony from Lander county, weighing 1,600 pounds, and a piece of lead ore weighing 2, 280 pounds, from the Diamond mine in Eureka county, were placed on either side of the main entrance in front of the building. A large exhibit of shale was sent from Elko county. Gypsum, of which there are large deposits, was freely sampled. This product is being shipped to California. A most interesting exhibit was that made by the Pamlico Mining Company of a model showing in detail the entire underground workings and the contour of the mountain in which the mine is situated. The two ledges on their course in the moutain were represented by gauze, which clearly defined all breaks and angles of the same. The recent discoveries of gold at Ferguson, Kennedy, Silver Star and Pine Nut Districts, together with the exhibits from the mines in Johanna and Robinson Districts, and others from Hawthorne Dis- trict and Pine Grove, camps of earlier date, were freely sampled and carefully analyzed, samples in sufficient quantities having been spe- 2-x 10 MIDWINTER FAIR. daily extended for that purpose. Space did not permit of making an elaborate exhibit of the prehistoric prints ; about six square feet was devoted to showing the original prints and casts, with sufficient wall space to fully illustrate the same by means of enlarged photo- graphs and maps. The Tahoe Medical Company made an exhibit of its catarrh and kidney remedies, having neatly arranged the same in a special case. Returning to the ladies' exhibit, which was located in the general reception room, one found four large upright cases filled with delicate embroidery, needle work and painting on silk; two smaller upright cases embracing hand-painting on china; one flat case filled with a display of most delicate lace work, with water color, crayon and oil sketches suspended from the walls and artistically arranged on easels, producing in all a very choice exhibit in every detail, tending fully to illustrate the proficiency of the ladies of Nevada in all branches of the fine arts. Of this exhibit Mrs. Clarke, the Lady Manager, speaks as follows: "The ladies, who so promptly and cheerfully responded to the call for woman's work as an exhibit to the Midwinter Fair, are deserving of the highest praise. Their efforts were crowned with success, and the work eulogized and complimented by all who saw it and by those who were particularly critical, capable, and who had had opportunity of comparing this work with similar work exhibited at Chicago and other places. "To strangers, this work was entertaining as well as surprising. It displayed artistic skill, taste, patience, industry and refinement. It is impossible, within the space reasonably allowed, to describe each exhibit and by whom exhibited. The work is all deserving of honorable mention. "The laces exhibited by Mrs. Roy of Storey, Mrs. Alexandria of Eureka, Mrs. Josephs of Ormsby, Mrs. Kaiser of Churchill, Mrs. Rosser of Ormsby, and Mrs. Powell of Eureka, were of the highest merit and could well compete with the work of the ladies of France. " The embroidery, by Mrs. Day, Mrs. Mills, Miss M. Bray and Miss Vanderlieth of Ormsby, and Miss Lewers of Franktowri, was of the highest art, and commanded the praise and admiration of all who visited the Nevada Building. " The drawn work and embroidery by ladies of Eureka, Winne- mucea, Paradise and Dun Glen, the Spanish and Mexican work from Storey, Ormsby and Esmeralda, vied with each other in merit and beauty. " The paintings of Miss Mansfield, Miss Jennings, Miss Wright, Mrs. Hancock and Mrs. Crane, all of Storey county, Mrs. Torp and Miss Connor of Esmeralda, Miss Ennor of Elko, and Miss Gruber of Lyon, received high encomium. " The water colors by Mrs. Jenks of Virginia were gems.* The pencilings and crayon drawings, by ladies of Carson, were con- sidered meritorious. The china painting, delicate in coloring, artistic in design, by Mrs. Bigelow of Ormsby, Mrs. Mecham o MIDWINTER FAIR. 11 Storey, Mrs. McCarthy of Esmeralda, Mrs. H. Brown, Miss Ollie Bray and Adelbert Lee of Ormsby were the delight of all observers. "As a whole the exhibit was a great success, reflecting credit upon exhibitors and honor upon the State." Tn designating the variety, weight and yield of all the cereals and general produce exhibited, printed cards were extended to the exhib- itors, and the request of the Directors was complied with in their filling them out and giving all information fully illustrating the same. This made the exhibit in this line self-explanatory. Nevada's butter exhibit was freely sampled. The same was ex- hibited also in the dairy exhibit of the Agricultural Building by the agents of the Douglas Creamery in San Francisco. Many were skeptical about Nevada's having obtained the highest awards at the World's Columbian Exposition on her pomaceous fruits, but on ex- amining this exhibit they were thoroughly convinced that the judges were justified in extending such awards, for Nevada's apples rated high, being perfect in size, beautifully colored and free from blem- ishes. The exhibit of sugar beets, the analysis of which proved that Nevada's production contained the highest percentage, on the aver- age, of saccharine matter of any other State in the Union, was com- mented upon by the press. When inquiries were made as to this industry the Commissioners pointed out the advantages as to soil and climate for such production offered by this State, and that a company was being formed by interested parties to promulgate such an enterprise. Currant wine, produced at Reno, was also exhibited. Later in the season an exhibit of figs and apricots was received from Bunkerville, Lincoln county. The Reno flour mill made an exhibit of some two tons of Nevada flour. This exhibit in Chicago was extended the highest award for its purity, strength and having been well milled. It was not competitive at the Midwinter Fair. The Dairy Exhibit of the State University, chemically illustrating from analysis its various ingredients, was an object lesson, and Pro- fessors from various Universities took advantage of copying said analysis, it being the only exhibit of its kind at the Midwinter Fair. The exhibit of seed grasses, consisting of a display of each variety, with the botanical name and description attached to it, made an interesting study for botanists who visited the exhibit. The exhibit of cream cheese from the Santa Anita ranch, Churchill county, com- prised five or six varieties; its reputation was established as equal in flavor with the best exhibits of foreign importation. The exhibit of the public schools of all sections of the State being such a creditable one, fully demonstrated our thorough educational system, which tended not only to do credit to the pupils themselves, but also to the teachers who took deep interest in it. Parties, especially of the farming class, desirous of obtaining information as to Nevada being desirable for the home-seeker and investor, natur- ally inquired as to the facilities for the education of their children. 12 MIDWINTER FAIR. In such cases they were simply referred to the school exhibit. It is not necessary to state that they were thoroughly pleased with the same. This exhibit, from the kindergarten to the high school, was totally unconnected and deserved the favorable comments extended it. The State Board of Immigration compiled in pamphlet form with half-tone illustrations a book on the "Resources of Nevada." This book was much sought after and gave all desired information as to the entire resources, and too much credit cannot be extended to those who assisted in its production. Eeports of the State Weather Bureau were freely distributed, together with an address on irrigation in this State, fully illustrated with maps, showing the reservoir sites for storage purposes and also the amount of land taken up and unclaimed land desirable for reclamation. Through the courtesy of Professor Harkness of the Academy of Sciences, the State was enabled to show the original map of the prehistoric exhibit taken from the quarry of the Nevada State Prison. The model of the underground workings of the Comstock was extended through the courtesy of State Mineralogist Crawford of the California State Mining Bureau. The Byron Mauzy Com- pany of San Francisco extended an upright piano for use in the ladies' reception room. The World's Fair Commissioners having extended all the cases, etc., used by them, saved having to replenish the same, with the exception of such furniture needed on account of a more extensive exhibit. The building and contents were not insured, as four Miller fire extinguishers were placed at convenient points in case of their immediate use. The building was lighted by two large arc lights suspended from the center ; interspersed throughout were fifty incan- descent lights, and the effect at night was most pleasing. The cafe at night was also lighted by incandescent lights. Attention was called to the fact that Nevada had received thirty-three of the highest awards at the World's Columbian Exposition by a large placard prominently placed in the Agricultural exhibit. The official blue ribbons, and the official cards giving the number of the award at Chicago, as certified to by the Chairman of the Board of Executive Committee on Awards, were placed conspicuously on the exhibits. May 15th having been designated as "the day we celebrate," invitations were sent to the Governor of California and staff, Director- General and staff, and through the press a general invitation to all. Many merchants of San Francisco, taking advantage of such an occasion, were most liberal in providing for the "inner man." The building was decorated profusely with flowers, palms, wreaths and bunting on the interior, and bunting and flags on the exterior. A platform capable of holding fifty people was erected immediately in front and to the right of the main entrance, from which the addresses MIDWINTER FAIR. 13 were made. The following accounts of the day from the press will prove of interest to many : Nevada Day. To-morrow our sister State Nevada will celebrate at the Midwinter Fair, and we deem it unnecessary to say that this city will do everything in its power to make the celebration a success. It is not alone that San Francisco is indebted to Nevada, directly or indirectly, for many of its most handsome and stately buildings, repre- senting the output of the mines of Virginia, Gold Hill, White Pine, Pioche and other mining camps and districts of the battle-born State, but there has always existed a most kindly and amicable feeling between the two States; and inasmuch as Nevada is the only State which went to the labor and expense of erecting a State building, and providing a State exhibit at the Midwinter Fair, we should be singu- larly ungrateful if we did not express our cordial appreciation of her efforts on behalf of the exposition. It should be said in this connection that the Nevada exhibit is one of the most meritorious, and at the same time surprising, at the Mid- winter Fair. The general idea of Nevada is founded on a misconception which this exhibit cannot fail to dispel. It seems to be a current opinion that Nevada pro- duces only silver, sheep and sagebrush, but when one sees the cereals and fruits which have been collected for exhibition, and the variety of minerals outside of silver, it is a matter of wonder and astonishment that the resources of our sister State are so poorly understood. Nevada, especially if she shall develop a system of irrigation, has an agricultural future before her which will make more pretentious States look to their laurels. San Francisco Chronicle. Sagebrush Day. A general reunion of past and present residents of the Silver State was the mari- ner in which it had been decided to celebrate Nevada Day at the Midwinter Fair. As the only State having its own building on the grounds, the promoters of the occasion naturally desired to hold the exercises under their own roof. But as the building could not accommodate the thousands who had expressed a desire to be present, the arrangements were for an outdoor programme. Every Novadan went to bed Monday night fearing another rainy day, but the sun smiled on the Sage- brush people and the celebration went off without a hitch. All the 5,000 people who gathered about the summer-like structure in the northwest corner of the grounds vvore a badge of sagebrush attached to a bine ribbon, with the name of the State in silver letters. On each of the preceding days a special train of Nevadans had been shipped from Reno and other towns, and the number included many distinguished pioneers, politicians and professional men. So many notables addressed the im- mense gathering that even the musicians were impressed, and the Exposition band played " Hail to the Chief" eight times during the course of the speeches. The handsomely decorated building was crowded, the platform was packed, and the space in front was occupied forty yards around when Superintendent J. A. Yer- ington welcomed his guests in a few graceful words, introducing George W. Baker, President of the Day. The latter expressed his pride in his State for its exhibit at the Fair, and paid a tribute to California as a sister State to Nevada, and as possess- ing the same spirit of enterprise and liberality. The next speaker was Director- General De Young, who welcomed the Nevadans to the Sunset City, and expressed the hope that California wonld have the opportunity of reciprocating Nevada's good will by erecting a building at an international exposition held at Virginia City, Carson or Reno. Governor R. K. Colcord of Nevada was introduced as one whom all delighted to honor. He received an ovation from the audience, who stood on benches and cheered, waving their handkerchiefs and throwing bouquets of flowers on the stage. The Sagebrush Governor spoke as follows : Ladies and Fellow Citizens: Nevada greets you to-day, takes you by the hand and bids you welcome. When the people of Nevada received, through their Chief Executive, an invitation from the Director-General of the California Midwinter International Exposition to make an exhibit of their resources here, I might have had reasons for doubts as to the advisability of accepting it, as I, as few days previously, had visited the grounds and had seen little to indicate success. In fact, there appeared to be neither time nor money for the building of a city of such mag- nificence as we have before us, but knowing of the energy and perseverance for which Californians are everywhere noted, I immediately accepted the invitation on behalf of the citizens of our State, and I take great pleasure in extending to you, one and all, the freedom of the State of Nevada, as represented by this building and its contents I cordially invite you to inspect our exhibit and partake of our hospitality, which will corsist principally of a determination on the part of every Nevadan present to contribute something for the entertainment and enjoyment of all, and to win the good will and fellowship of those who have kindly favored us 14 MIDWINTER FAIR. with their presence upon this occasion, for it is our earnest desire to make you all our friends. This we hope to do through your hearts rather than your stomachs, for the friendship of the heart is more lasting and less liable to internal disturbances. Nevada may be said to be a child of California, as the greater part of its earlier settlers were Calitbrnians, and, like the pioneers of '49, they \yere of the best mate- rial, and braved the many hardships and privations of crossing the mountains of perpetual snow and entered what was then a sagebrush desert, inhabited only by hostile Indians. Their work of the development of our mines was phenomenal, and for thirty years our people enjoyed a wonderful degree of prosperity. Our miners and laboring men received a higher rate of wages than was ever before paid for the same c ass of labor in this or any other country. During this time our mines yielded $600,000,000 in gold and silver bullion, which we think a very fair showing for a State having a population of about one-seventh of that of San Fran- cisco. In common with other silver mining communities our mining industries are now suffering in consequence of adverse and, we think, unwise legislation, which will be corrected when the American people decide to disperse with the services of selfish, partisan politicians, who serve their masters, and elect in their stead honest, able, patriotic American statesmen, who will labor for the best interests of America and Americans rather than the foreign capitalists. At the conclusion of Governor Colcortrs address the Exposition Band played a march specially written for the occasion by J. P. Meder. Then followed addresses by Hon. H. G. Blaisdel, Nevada's first Governor, ex-Governor J. II. Kinkead, ex-Lieutenant Governor C. E. Laugh ton, Rollin M. Daggett, who ended his address by concurring in the oft- repeated declaration that the man who had failed to live in Nevada in its flush times had never lived at all. Hon. C. C. Powning was introduced as the orator of the day, but disclaimed the honor. He paid a glowing tribute to Nevada's resources and to her independence, declaring that the battle-born State asks no odds of any one and owes not a quarter of a dollar except to herself. Other speakers were: Wells Drury, D. E. Bailey, Major Stonehill, J. A. Stevens, W. D. Jones, S. T. Gage, and Adjutant-General Allen representing Governor Mark ham. At the conclusion of these exercises the Nevadansheld open house in their building and treated every one with characteristic hospitality. In the building a choice musical programme was rendered between 4 and 5 o'clock. A bull's-head breakfast was given under the auspices of the Society of Old Friends, and many Nevadans were invited to participate. San Francisco Call. The following letter from Governor Markham is self-explanatory : EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT, | SACRAMENTO, California, May 12, 1894.. J J. A. YERINGTON, Esq., Managing Director Nevada Exhibit, Midwinter Fair : DEAR SIR: Yours of the llth just to hand ; contents noted. I regret to say that I have already accepted an invitation for that date which I can not well cancel. It is a great regret to me that I can not be present to meet your distinguished Governor and assist in your Nevada Day exercises. I have, however, directed my Adjutant- General to take with him at'least three members of my staff to do honor to your Governor, which I hope you will accept in lieu of my personal presence. My Adju- tant-General has met your Governor and appreciates him, and cheerfully accedes to my request that he will meet him on the day mentioned. Please extend to your Governor my kindest regards, and with the hope that I may, some day, have the pleasure of meeting him personally, I am yours very truly, MIDWINTER FAIR. 15 LIST OF EXHIBITORS. Agriculture. Alt, George Four varieties potatoes. Anderson, H. M. Potatoes and wheat. Aitken, J. F. Honey. Anker, P. Wheat. Ainley, John Wheat and barley. Andrencetti, P. Potatoes. Barrett Bros. Corn, oats, wheat. Bassman, H. Potatoes. Crane, W. T. Rye, barley, potatoes, vegetables. Conrad. J. Beans, pea beans, wheat. Cue, John M. Wheat. Dalton & Oats Onions, potatoes. Dan berg, H. F. Potatoes, wheat, barley, oats. Drevvne, F. E. Potatoes. Douglas Creamery Butter. Greenhalgh, A. H. Potatoes. Gendron. F. Potatoes. Herman T. G. Beets, carrots, potatoes. Howard, James Wheat. Harrison John Potatoes. Heidenrich, H. Grass hay, potatoes. Hansen, P. Potatoes. Henningsen. C. (V Potatoes. Hernleben, C. Honey. Hemen, Jos. Barley. HPSS, J. E. Wheat, potatoes. Hernleben, Mrs. C. Silk cocoons. Herbold, A. Potatoes, corn, wheat. Hill, Jno. Potatoes. Leigh, R. Potatoes. Lovelock Commercial Company Alfalfa, first, second and third crops. Leete, B. F. Honey. Lee, W. R. Honey. Little, W. M. Timothy hay. Lange, H. Wheat. Moore, E. A. Honey. Miller J. H. Honey. McLeod, J. Potatoes. McAfee, A. G. Wheat, oats. Neddenreip, F. Oats. Osburn, Mrs. E. Honey. O'Kane, Jno. Alfalfa, three crops. Pen rose, W. R. Squash. Park, H. Wheat. Peck ham, G. Potatoes. Robinson, J. W. Potatoes, onions, wheat, barley. Sherman, Mrs. M. Honey. Schmidt! in. G. W. Beans, potatoes. Smiley, Wm. Potatoes. Settelmier, W. Peas. Spnigue, L. P. Timothy, red top hay. Sanders, W. B. Wheat, corn, oats, barley. Sullivan, Jas. Wi eat. State University Wheat, barley, oats, millet, early sorghum, corn, Jerusalem corn, canary seed, flax, hernp, lentils, sugar beets, potatoes, Chemical Exhibit, Botanical Exhibit. Taylor, G. H. Potatoes. Whistler, H. Potatoes. Wright, Wm. Wheat, oats, turnips, beets, potatoes. Weightman, D. M. Alfalfa seed. Wines, A. Potatoes. Wilkerson, Fay & Co. Oats, wheat. Wisener, A. H. Oats. Wolverton, S. H. Bearded barley. Wilson. S., and Sons Flour. Riverside Mill Company Flour. 16 MIDWINTER FAIR. Horticulture. Bryant, S. J. Apples. Bagley, R. Currant wine. Herbold, A. Apples. Herman, T. G. Apples. Howard, J. Apples. Lincoln County White wine. Leete, B. F. Apples. Lincoln County Figs, apricots. Lewers, R. 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