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Wichita eagle., 1888-06-03
What VIII Columbus Do?

The question is everywhere asked,
"How can Columbus entertain the vast
crowds that viii attend the encamp-
ment and the exposition ?" We answer,
Columbus can not do this in her hotels,
but in her boarding-h houses and in her
homes she can and will. The local
Grand Army committee propose to
build barracks and furnish tents for the
hosts of the Grand Army-at least IO0,-
600 OF whom are expected. 1t is in
tended TO organize complete bureau of
entertainment with a man of business
ability at the head of il, and this depart
ment will be organized and managed with
system and skill. 1t is expected that
q great many thousands living within
fifty to seventy miles of Columbus will
60 and come on the cars, and il is be-
ieved that Columbus can amply ac-
commodate ali the rest OF the people
who wish lodging accommodations. As
TO arrangements for meals and lunches
they will be ample for any number who
may come. Only during Grand ARMY
week will there be such immense
crowds of visitors. Three hundred
thousand people can be cared for by
the plans proposed, and the manage
ment have confidence that all will be
accommodated.
Wichita eagle., 1888-06-03
THE BOYS IN BLUE.
The Grand Army Of the Union Will
March Two Hundred Thousand
Men Strong,
Keeping Step to the Music of the Union
at the Coming Grand Army
Encampment.
To be Held at Columbus the Second
Week of the Ohio Centennial.

Seven years ago the Grand Army in
Ohio was 1000 strong, now it is crowd
ing 40, 000Ethen the Grand Army of the
whole nation was 40, 900, now it is near
ly 400, 000-and along with this wonder
full growth there has been such wisdom
in its management, and such divine
charity in its spirit and work as to make
its future permanent and assured as
long as the old veterans linger among us.
Very soon, however, it must reach its
maximum, and then its members will
begin to lessen, its ranks will be
thinned by the great conquoror and
year by year it will decline until the
last "comrade" stands alone on the
banks of the dark river. Then the man
tie will fall upon the "Sons of
Wichita eagle., 1888-06-03
THE MOUND-BUILDERS.
Rich Fields of Archaeology in Ohio
Indian Relics and the Collections
of Historical and Repre-
sentative Specimens.

Ohio is one of the richest fields in the
United States ior archaeological research
/ and contains more cabinets of arch8o-
logical specimens than any state in
| America. While the rank of civiliza-
ton was not so high among the mound
builders as appeared among the inhab-
itants of those countries farther south,
yet the remains are more numerous
and more sharply defined in the varie-
ties found than has been discovered
elsewhere.
These facts are so well known to the
psychologists and students of history
that it will be incumbent on those hav-
ing specimens to freely contribute to
this department that It's exhibit will
fully justify the assertions of collectors
and the expectations of those who will
visit the exposition.
An attempt at classification can not be
made here; but the owner of every col
lection in Ohio, and of all that have been
enriched by Ohio specimens, is appealed
to for choice, representative historic do
nations. All will be properly exhibited,
classified, labeled and catalQgued. so
idea of the history of every specimen.
The archaeological exhibit made by Ohio
at America s centennial in 1876 was said
TO excel any save the one made by the
Smithsonian institution, and to the
credit OF Ohio it was truthfully said that
much OF the value of that exhibit was
due to Ohio, from whence many of its
choice specimens came.
An ~, l. l..
plete directory and classification of
every collector and collection in the
state, and the commissioner of this de-
partment earnestly asks every one in
terested in these studies to assist in
making complete, historical and repre-
sentative exhibit OF Ohio's archaeology.
ifldster casts in fac-simile may be made
OF the important earthworks, and in
some cases reproductions will be made
as nearly correct as to antiquity as it is
now possible to do.
The department of Indian relics will
also embrace all articles illustrating the
domestic life, habits, dress, arms,
utensils, etc, etc, used by the Indian
races who once made the forests of Ohio
their home. These can still be found
and can also be reproduced. All who
can, in any way lend articles for this
exhibit are requested to do so.
Means of sale and exchange will be
afforded all exhibitors, the only reserva-
ton being that all articles once in place
can not be removed till the close OF the
exhibition, without consent of the COM
missioners in charge.
All articles exhibited in this depart
ment will be properly catalogued. Cop
les of this catalogue will be sold at the
department for Is cents each,
and when ready will be mailed
to any address on receipt of that
price. BY the means of this cat
alogue every article Will be properly de-
scribed, and those for sale or exchange
SO indicated. BY such means purchases
and exchanges can be made by persons
at distance. 1t will also register in a
compact, imperishable form the valua-
BILE historical and archaeological interests
OF Ohio at the close of Ohio's first CEN
tury.
Wichita eagle., 1888-06-03
0CAi0-
"a SIS tucb TO the mile

Veterans" and great and
happy people will cherish with
JOY and pride the memory of the brave
men who offered their lives for the
life OF the nation. Since the Grand
Army has been truly grand army the
national encampment has not been held
in a central location. In 1882 it was at
Baltimore, in 1888 at Denver, in 1884 at
Minneapolis, in 1885 at Portland, in 1886
at San Francisco, in 1887 at st. Louis.
Thus since 1881 it has not been held be-
tween st. Louis and Baltimore, a dis
lance of nearly 1000 miles. In this great
center of the nation $4,000 of the com
rades live, who have not enjoyed the
opportunity to attend a national en-
campment. This year they will come
to Columbus and there will be such
grand patriotic reunion as was never be-
fore In this land. One hundred thou
sand will surely come and We
should net be surprised to see
100000 heroes in the lines,
and the open hand and warm heart OF
Ohio will give them welcome. Colorado
may show them more rugged mountains;
Minnesota may show them broader
wheat-fields; Portland may charm them
with salt-sea air and clam-bakes Cali
fornia may tempt and safe them with
her fruit and wine; but the state that
gave birth to Grant and Sherman and
Sheridan and Mcpherson and Garfield,
and sent 100000 patriot heroes to the
front to follow their fearless leaders
wherever duty called, will welcome now
these heroic legions of the grand old
army with such an enthusiastic welcome
Of the heart as never found language be-
fore
Wichita eagle., 1888-06-03

Forestry will be represented by a
suitably drained and trenched piece of
ground, arranged with walks, where
space will be allotted for showing
nurseries OF forest trees and shrubbery,
nicely labeled, showing class, name,
origin, use and culture. In the center
of this ground spacious house will be
erected, OF logs of different woods. and
inside general display of cuts of woods
and the appliances and relations to gem
eral manufactures, representations of
the advanced stage OF transformation
into manufactured articles of commerce
from rude state to finish. Also pro-
duce OF forests, such as timber and
trunks OF trees entire or in transverse
or truncated sections, with specimens
OF bark, leaves, flowers, seed vessels
and seed. masts, spars, knees. longi-
tudinl sections OF trees, railway ties,
ship timbers, lumber roughly sawn, as
Wichita eagle., 1888-06-03
Chemical Work.

Professor Henry A. Weber of State
university is preparing class OF
trained chemists. He will transfer his
entire laboratory to the department of
science and conduct by his class, during
the exposition, most interesting series
of chemical experiments, tests and
analyses, showing to the people the
wonderful progress and achievements of
chemical science. Analyses OF milk,
water, sirups, sugars, vinegar, baking
powders, honey, spices, liquors, cam
dies, various mineral compounds, fertil-
izers, etc., will be made by the class
and many experiments performed that
will be OF intense interest to the visitors.
Professor Weber is the learned chemist
of the state dairy and food commission.
Wichita eagle., 1888-06-03

and products made in number made OF
cotton-planters, fertilizers, grain-drills,
seed-sowers, mowers, hay-tedders,
mowers and reapers combined, scvthes,
| clover-hu!lers, corn-shellers, threshers,
cider and wine presses, and horse
powers; in the number of brick and tile
establishments in the manufacture of
glycerine and nitro-glycerine.
Ohio is second in expenditures for
school purposes. In number of farms
of all sizes, in the number OF bushels of
buckwheat raised, in dairy interests. In
the number of employees, and in amount
of wages paid in manufactures. In
number made of corn planters, hay
leaders, lawn-mowers, reapers, separa-
tors. In the manufacture of friedrich,
and bromine. In number of establish
ments, workmen employed, amount Of
wages paid, value of material and prod
ucts OF iron and steel, and blast fur
naces, rolling-mills, Bessemer and open
hearth steel-works. In number of coke
and curried leather establishments. In
capital employed in slaughtering and
meat packing establishments. In
amount of bituminous coal mined. In
the number of stone quarries. In the
number of tons of freight moved.
Ohio is third in population, in num-
Der of families, in number of dwellings,
in number of people engaged in
agriculture and in professions. In num-
Der of elementary and High schools,
teachers employed, scholars in public
schools and average daily attendance.
In the value of church property. In i'm
proved land in farms, in number of
bushels of wheat and Irish potatoes
raised. In number of horses
used. In manufactures of all
kinds, and in number of
workmen employed in same. In num-
Der made of harvesters, hoes. hand
rakes, horse rakes, potato-diggers and
fanning-mills. In the manufacture of
sulphate OF ammonia. In capital en-
ployed in brick and tile-works. In
number of -four and grist-mills and
bushels of wheat ground. In number
of tanned leather, sawn lumber and
meat-packing establishments. In capt.
tai employed in paper-mills. In capt.
tai employed in railroads and the num-
Der OF railroad engines and freight cars
in use.
These comparative statistics, if ex-
tended, would show equally we'll as far
as they might be carried. Enough are
given, however, to show that Ohio can
have such state exposition as the
world has not yet seen and one which
every American will be proud TO visit.
Wichita eagle., 1888-06-03
HISTORY AND ART.

Tho Educational. Historical and Art Dis
play the Greatest Ever Seen in tho Mis-
sissippi yalley-Some Features
Will undoubtedly be the grandest
historical, industrial, educational and
art exposition ever held in the Missis-
sippi valley, and in several depart
ments it will be the greatest ever held
on the continent. In the departments
of live stock, agriculture, horticulture,
machinerysand mining and metallurgy it
viii doubtless far excel the exhibit OF
the same departments at Philadelphia
or New Orleans, while in all the other
departments the display will be repre-
sentative OF the wonderful resources
and unequaled advancement OF the
state. Every county in the state will
contribute something of its wealth to
enrich and beautify the splendid show.
And the people of Ohio and of the whole
country gathered at the capital OF the
state will celebrate with imposing cere-
monies and earnest congratulations the
grand achievements OF the first century
OF Ohio.
Wichita eagle., 1888-06-03
Board Of Directors.

The following constitute the board Of
directors Of the Ohio Centennial:
Governor J. b. Foraker, president
III. T. Chittenden Of Columbus, vice
president.
General s. II. Hurst OF ChilIicothe,
director general.
l.. b. Harris Of Upper sandusky,
treaurer.
". 5. Foster Of Urbana
c. d. Bailey OF Gallipolis.
General Z. Brinkerhof Of Mansfield.
J. G.. lowering Of Leyerings.
Henry Talcott OF Jefferson.
J.. =. Bonhsm Of Columbus. secretary.
A. a. Graham, j. W. Fleming OF Co
lunbus, assistant secretaries.
For the proper systemization OF ex-
hibits the exposition has been divided
into the following departments, AMI
each placed in charge Of scommissloner:
/. History and archaeology, A. A.
Graham, commissioner, Columbus.
2. Science and education.
g. Fine and industrial arts. ". &.
Goodnough, Columbus.
4. Agriculture. 5. II. Ellis, Spring
boro.
5. Horticulture. y. II. Albaush, Tad
NOR.
g. Horticulture and forestry, Herman
Haerlin, Cincinnati.
2. Live stock, L. 6. Delano, Chilli
coihe.
s. Mining and metall1rgy, 3. =. Perry,
West AEdoyer
9. Mechanics and machinery. Isaac y.
Smsad, Toledo.
10. Manufactures, John J. Sullivan,
Nillersburg.
II. Merchandise.
IL. Commerce and transportation.
IL. Printing and journalism, 4. y.
Brown, GAINESVILLE.
IL Woman's work, Mrs. D. l. VIII
Eams, Delaware.
Is. Public service and charities, Res.
A. g. Byer., Columbus.
10. Eaisrtzin.neris.
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schools and Ciass~s.

1t Is the purpose Of the commission
ers to have schools and classe. illnstrst-
ing on the centennial grounds certain
features Of educational works. In the
department OF public service" there
win be school from the Deaf and Durb
asylum, one from the Blind asylum, one
from the Boys Industrial home, enc
from the S!ris' Industrial home and enc
from the Soldiers Orphans home. In the
romans department" kinderyarten
Will be conducted Training schools
viii also be introduced in The educa-
ronai department, showing the splen-
did work OF these schools ia some of the
cities 81 the state and suggesting The
Possibilities Of this kind OF practical
education TO all the children OF tie
state.
Wichita eagle., 1888-06-03
FIRST IN THE UNION.
Ohio Leads Every State in Many of
the Features That Contribute
to Greatness,
Therefore, She Should Have an Expo-
sitiOn of Which Every American
Should be Proud.
Some of the Things in Which She
Has the Van.

Ohio is one-sixth part of the North
west territory, and is the thirty-third
state in the Union in size. Its area is
4O,760 square miles, or 26,0S6, 440 acres.
Its density of population is now about
So to the square mile. The entire area
is productive, hence greater diversity
of industries exist in Ohio than any
state in America.
Statistics show that Ohio, as compared
to other states, is first in the number of
churches, and in the receipts for school
purposes; in the value of farming land;
in number of farms between twenty and
one hundred acres each; in number of
sheep, and in number of pounds Of wool
produced; in capital employed in man
ufactures; in value of materials used
Wichita eagle., 1888-06-03
Character of Exhibits.

In each department the exhibits must
be In all cases the best and most repre-
sentative of their kind. Each depart
ment shall, in itself, demonstrate the
progress made therein during the cent
ury. Primitive machinery, appliances,
implements OF industry and methods of
the pioneers shall, as far as practicable,
be shown in connection with the adj
vance, growth and improvements made
during the century. The presentco ndi-
ton OF arts, sciences, education and in
Wichita eagle., 1888-06-03
The Industrial Procession.

During the third week OF the centen-
NAL exposition. on Thursday viii occur
the great procession of Ohio industries,
which win be the most imposing in
dustrial display ever witnessed in the
country. The industries Of every sec
ton of the state VIII be represented
and each viii vie with the other 10 make
the finer display. This will be the great
week for farmers and fruitgroxers
But everybody viii want 10 zee the
Wichita eagle., 1888-06-03
R~xinss,.I Esaaisa..

Since there vii probably never he 50
many Ohio soldiers together again as 50
tie great encanpment ia September
next, It 10 suggested that ever Ohio
regiment hold seginsnial rsaHioa On
thursday morning. September u, and
that On one evening there be grand
mass meeting or campfire OF Ohio SOL
dierz. Thus in addition 70 the Grand
Army reunions the boys from Ohio who
drank from the same easteen" wiii hs
able 70 shake hands again before they
are mustered oaE
Wichita eagle., 1888-06-03
Competitive Drills.

During the first week of the centen-
NAL there will be competitive drills of
each arm of the service, infantry, ar
tillesy and cavalry, and premiums will
be given on the best drilled regiment,
the best drilled company, the best
drilled soldier, the best drilled battery,
and the best drilled troop of cavalry.
During the following week there will
also be an interesting competitive drill
OF Grand Army drill corps.
Wichita eagle., 1888-06-03
An AphoYefum.

The commissioner of the department
of Horticulture and forestry" is prepar-
ing to plant an extensive arboretum of
ornamental, forest and fruit trees. The
magnitude of this may be judged by the
fact that he has been promised for this
by one firm in the East q thousand va
rieties OF evergreens. In the midst Of
this arboretum is to be rustic house
made of many kinds OF wood, and flied
with specimens OF wood, seed, bark,
roots, pulp, and every product Of the
forpSf
Wichita eagle., 1888-06-03
planks, shingles. lath, slaves, furniture

planks, shingles. lath, slaves, furniture
and buggy timbers, etc.
Ornamental woods used in decorating
and for furniture, as veneers of maho-
gany, maple, walnut, etc.
Dye woods, banks and gals for color
ing, tanning and medicinal purposes,
resin, pitch tar, sugar, wool manufact-
ured from pine, pulp from spruce, etc.
Llchens. moses, fungi, ferns, seeds,
nuts, fruits. etc.
Implements for the cultivation and
working of forests.
Trees, shrubs, plants and herbs con-
tributed, can have price attached, if
they are desired to be sold, otherwise
cost OF transportation and care will be
allowed where entries are not made in
competition for premiums.
Wichita eagle., 1888-06-03

great industrial procession. and tens of
thousands will doubtless visit the ex-
position at this time to witness the
great parade. The grand review" at
the close of the war, when the armies
of Sherman and Grant returned to Wash
ington, will be remembered for life
time. This great procession will be the
industrial event of the age and the whole
state should be fully represented in it.
Wichita eagle., 1888-06-03
dustries shall be fully shown. To illus

trate:
In the department of machinery the
exhibits shall show the machinery used
by the pioneers of Ohio in their domes-
tic life and the principal improvements
thereof, viz: the early methods of spin
ming. Keeling, carding, scutching, etc.,
shall be exhibited in actual practice
The same rule shall apply to all exhib-
its, as far as may pe practicable, thus
making the exposition historical, pro-
QrtSstUe, educational and ILLUSTRATING.
Wichita eagle., 1888-06-03
Newspapers in the Exposition

The oldest copies OF the first news
papers published in Ohio viii be on ex-
hibition, and fac-similes Of some Of them
viii be on sale. a sample copy Of every
newspaper now published in the state
viii also be shown, and the list Is over
1000.
Wichita eagle., 1888-06-03

Art Department of the Ohio Centennial
1t is proposed to make the art depart
ment one Of the prominent features OF
the exposition and an earnest endeavor
will be made to secure one of the best
collections of paintings, sculpture and
other art works that has been brought
together in the West.
This department will include galleries
of paintings, sculpture, drawings, etch-
ings and engravings, decorative paint
ing and designs, architectural designs,
art school exhibits, photography, pro-
fessional and amateur, etc. Industrial
art work, as wood carving, stained glass,
art pottery, mosaics, tapestry, art metal
work, art furniture, etc.
The principal feature will be the GAL
leries Of fine art, and it is hoped that the
prominent painters and sculptors of the
country will recognize this as an oppor-
tunity of bringing their work before not
only the people of Ohio, but of very
large section Of the country of which
Ohio is the center. Ohio people, their
relatives and friends, are scattered all
over the United States, and large por-
ton of them will be present at her hun
dredth anniversary.
The national encampment ofthe Grand
Army of the Republic will alone bring
800, 900 people to the city, and many
other organizations will hold their an
nual meetings in Columbus during the
exposition, so that an immense attend
ance is assured.
Every artist, native of Ohio, or who
ever called Ohio "home," should take
special pride in her centennial exposi-
ton, and not only be represented by his
best work, but urge upon others the i'm
portance of doing the same, the exhibit
ton in this department not being limit
ed to Ohio artists.
The art galleries will be in a perma-
nent, substantial building of brick and
stone, good and proper lighting will be
provided, and competent hanging
committee will endeavor to do all pict-
lures justice. Artists Will be given
every privilege possible, agents having
been appointed as follows, to collect,
pack and ship, at the expense of the
exposition, such paintings and sculpture
as may be of sufficient merit: Grady &
Mckeever, 7l6 Sixth avenue, New York
City, painting; A. Williamson, 452
West Twentyninth street, New York
City, sculpture; Earl & Son, SIG Chest
nut street, Philadelphia; Williams &
Everett, 70 Boylston street, Boston;
George F. Churchell, POI Wabash ave-
nue., Chicago; J. +. Ryder, 239 Superior
street, Cleveland.
Artists sending through the above
agents will first secure of them, or of
the commissioner of the art depart
ment, the necessary blank schedules to
to be field out, returning them as di-
rected thereon, before July /, 1855.
All those sending direct to the expo
sltlon must first procure the above
named blank schedules of the art COM
missioner, one of which must be re-
turned before July l, and the other en-
closed in box with pictures when ship
ped.
The agents named will collect in their
respective cities from July Is to 20, and
box and ship free of expense TO the
artist, such paintings or sculpture as
they shall receive notice of in schedules
sent them.
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5. United states Barracks.
6. Dear and Dumb asylum.
:. City Park.
s. Blind Asylum.
Wichita eagle., 1888-06-03

]. State House.
>. Goo9a G Park.
3. Ohio Centennial Park.
4. InGianOla Place.