West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1890-11-27

'erested IN the Columbian Expo
sltion, and are anxious to begin
preparing their exhibits at once.
Gustavus Stromberg, of Sweden.
is negotiating to place at the Fair
the great chronological and Histor-
ical Museum called "Noridiska MuJ.
see. This was established years
ago by the King. and contains the
greatest collection of antiquities
and historical data to be found in
the Scandinavian countries. Suf-
ice 1t to say that the exhibits from
this museum attracted universal
attention Mt the Paris Exposition;
especially the groups ana statues
representing the national costumes
OF Sweden, Norway and Denmark.
In addition TO the foreign head.
quarters Of the Exposition in Lon
don, it is requested that branch
Office be opened in Paris. 1t is en-
conrageiug to know that the Eu-
ropcan nations, in advance OF our
national invitation, are already be.
string themselves to be in readiness
for our great Exposition.
As people we have not woke
up to the Importance Of the Enter
prise. This is 30 be the HoriPs
Exposition: Tie place chosen, Chicaqo:
the nation, the United States. The
great composer, Verdi, will write
grand opera-on the occasion, 10
be rendered Mt the inauguration and
during the Exposition. The theme
is an ennobling ono and we'll worthy
the treatment of the great master.
Mexico has come to the front and
offers grand collection of pant
ings and works of art: Specimens
dating back to the earliest age of
dhe country, showing art in its IN
fancy among the aborlgines, will
be among the vast collection.
We are still to have another gi
gantic attraction. which in many
respects will out do the tower
Here's a short description of it.
There is to be q huge scaffold
about 400 feet high. Within this
great frame, which will be made of
steel, is to be winding boulevard
for carriages, gradually encircling
the structure, until it reaches the
esplanade and large pavilion mt
the top. The carriageway will be
30 feet wide. On the ground, in
the court that is to be formed, will
be gorgeous flower garden. Mu-
sic will be constant in the Pavilion.
and there will be great hall for
concerts. 1t Will be. in short. a
mammoth summer garden. There
Will be three restaurants: one
American, one French, and one
German. 1t will be erected by a
stock company, at cost of LOO,
900, and bea prominent and at
tractiyc feature OF Chicago for years
to come.
An expedition is being organized
at Washington ID. c., to explore
and make an accurate biological
survey of the famous Death Valley
III Southern California. 1t will
contribute the most unique features
of the Government Exhibit. Scores
OF persons have penetrated vt and
their dried bodies are there now.
showing how fearfully intense the
heat must be. It's 1902 in summer
and 1l0o in winter. Nothing dc.
Gays, so dry is the atmosphere.
The feasibility of establishing an
aquarium OF the largest possible d.
mansions on the lake shore is being
considered. Into this would be
collected specimens Of all the fish
out Ct the depths Of the sea, from
the tiny minnow to the monstrous
devil-fsh, great sea serpent and the
mammoth whale. It would be a
great evening exhibit. Electric
lights, in many colors, could be
made to produce the most startling
effects on the monsters Of the deep,
as they careened in their natural
clement.
Yours,