Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1882-11-18

readiness the scene presented will
be memorable one. The mag
nificent rotunfa is being convert
ed into a grand art gallery, i'm
which will be displayed very
many Of the finest paintings own
ed in the United States. The four
centre spaces will be occupied by
four Of the widest known art es-
adjustments in the country, and
their displays viii rival anything
Of the character shown at the Cen
tennial. Directly in the centre Of
the rotunda will stand q colossal
statue Of Garfield, about Whicn
choice cut flowers VIII be most
Iavishly s.reWn every day. me
Old Hall of Representative will
be given up TO State Booths, which
will De presided over by beautiful
lady representatives OF the differ
ent States Of the Union. Tnase
booths will be exquisitely embel-
li5hed, and offer attractions which
viii rot only 0e exceedingly diff
cul. for the steFner sex TO resist,
bHt the fairer sex as well. The
four Executive Departments Of the
G0vernment-preasury War, Ma
Wy and Interior will occupy the
centre spaces Of this hail, and
make thereon q peculiarly inter
esting exhibit. Special exhibits,
booths and other attractions VIII
be located at other points upon
the main for, in the Hobbies OF
the House and Senate, and ia fact
throughout the entire building.
Even then the accommodations
Will not suffice, ana the Agricui-
tural Building, with its fifteen
thousand square feet OF space, Will
be thrown open 70 exhibitors. IL
will be mainly devoted 10 agri-
cultural exhibits and implement
and machinery displays. The
AtchisOn, Topeka and Santa Fe
Railroad Company will occupy
much room with one Of its re-
markable displays Of pr0ducts,etc.
The fame OF this Company in this
line may fairly be said TO be world
wide, as its strikIngly brilliant
success at the Centennial, Cincin-
natl, Louisville and st, Louis EX-
position, not to speak Of European
centres of similar interest, have
gained the admiration OF the agrt-
cultural public everywhere. oh.
er railway companies Of the West
will probably vie with the Santa
Fee in extent and artistic arrange
nent Of their displays, and GER
tainly no opportunity Of witness
ing such an exhibition has ever
before been offered tie farmers CT
Maryland, Virginia, West Viz
GINA, Pennsylvania, ONO, Indi-
ANA ana other States on the line Of
the Baltimore and Ohio. lis divi-
si0n3 and branches.
The period of the Bazaar aud its
kindred attractions has been cap
italy apporti0nsd OF foe the ser
les Of events,, For instance, Sat
urday, the 25th, will be the opeu-
ing day, and Hon. Stanley Mat
theWs will deliver the Grafton.
Sunday, the 26th, will be Garfield
Memorial Day; Monday, the 9th,
Army OF the Cumberland and
Veteran Day; Tuesday, The 28.h.
Scd00l Children Day; Wednes-
day, the ooh, Bicycle Day Thurs
day, the 30th, Knight pempIar
Day and Competitive Dcill; Fri
day, December 1st, Military Day
and Competitive DiiI; Saturday
the 81, District Of Columbia Day,
with grand Illumination Of Penn
sylvania avenue at night; Suu-
Gay, the Enclosing Day. During
the week there will be brilliant
receptions every highland for the
outdoor day events a monster
grand stand has been erected j0st
south of the White House. The
bicycle contests, competitive drills
ana the like will take place In
front of this stand, which Wil
seat fully ten thousand people.
The b. d O., with characteristic
liberality, has ordered very l0V
fares TO be made from all point
on its main line, divisions and
branches. The Company's tickel
agents everywhere will be found
thoroughly posted as to the limit
of tickets, when they 60 On sale
and now long they stay on sale
Also as TO time Of trains, pre-
gramme Of the Bazaar, and mucl
other interesting and useful infor
nation. the extraordinary at
fractions offered and the exceed
ingly low railroad rates make thi-