Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-18
THE NEW ORLEANS FAIR.
A New Effort in Behalf of the Georgia
Fxhibft-What 1t ContempIates.

New Effort in Behalf of the Georgia
Exhibit-What 1t ContempIates.
The efforts Of Major Bacon, Commits
siouer from Georgia 10 the Worlds Fair,
in behalf Of the state exhibit. are receiv-
ing the approval Of Atlanta. 1t remains
10 be seen whether the other cities will
fall into line. 1t is proposed that each Of
the larger cities OF the State shall be called
upon 70 make subscriptions TO further the
exhibit, Atlanta 10 give $4,000, and other
cities in proportion. Five thousand do!-
lars are already available out Of the gen.
eral fund OF the Exposition management.
If Atlanta will give the small amount
asked TOR. and the other Georgia cities
will give their prOpOTtiOnate share, SUI
ficient amount will be available TO make
a display Of Georgia at the Exposition
that she Will not be ashamed Of 1t re-
mains 70 be seen whether this viii be &C
cOmplished.
In savannah Judge Harden IS actively
interested in behalf of Chatham county
In conversation with a MORNING. NEWS
reporter the other day be said that the
work OF cauvassing the city lot suOscIlp-
lions would soon begin. The Board OF
Trade has appointed committees 10 inves-
tigate the matter and advise upon the
hest means for securing a display OF the
general interests Of the city.
In New Orleans rapid progress is being
made toward the completion Of the Expo
sitiOn buildings.
The Geological Garden promises TO be
something fine. Prof. Langhammer, OF
New Mexico. writes n the managers that
he has formed a collection OF bears, deer,
wild cats. red foxes. autelopes. beavers,
mountain lions and numerous small AMI
mails, and means TO send them 70 New Or
leans. to be given 10 the Citizens ZOOlOgi-
cal Garden when the Exposition closes.
All the wild animals common TO the
south and Central American States will
be exhibited. forming an interesting feat
ure Of the great show.
The Art Gallery. 200 feet long and 50
feet wide. is located between the Main
Building and Horticultural Hall. This
structure. entirely Of iron. viii be a safe
deposit for the art treasures that are TO be
brought over from Europe.
"A universal newspaper exchange has
been opened in connection with the Fair.
Hundreds Of newspapers are received
daily from all parts Ofthe world and placed
on file where all persons are cordially IN
yited 10 inspect them.
'sThe Land Office exhibit viii contain
maps Of the public domain. charts show
Ing the growth Of the States, the DISPOSE
ton Of lands since the government was
begun and much other valuable informa-
ton.
The Bureau Of Education in It's exhibit
at the Philadelphia Centennial made no
pTetentiOn TO completeness Of detail; the
exhibit was a mere outline. The display
at New Orleans viii be simply perfect in
every respect. Every kind Of school and
school appliance viii be fully eXemplifed
in every conceivable way.
The Bureau Of Accommodation is max
ing at the present time a canvass OF New
Orleans in order TO find out the names Of
reputable persons who desire TO receive
b08rders and dodgers during the ExpOsi-
ton season. The register when CON-
pleted viii be open to the use Of strangers
free Of charge. and they can thereby see
II a glance what accommodation can be
had. as well as what prices are charged
IN all respectable boarding houses"