West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1890-12-18
MILLIONS FOR THE FAIR.
GOVERNOR FIPBR ISSUES HIS PROC.
LAMATI0N.
OREGON, North DAKOTA, MICH
IGkk, CALIFORNIA AND CAN
ADA PREPARING.
HOUSES AND BLOCK TO BE
BROUGHT FROM P0MPEII.
CHICAGO, DEC. Is, 1890.

Matters nave hung III suspense
the past week at Exposition head,
quarters, waiting for the appoint.
ment Of the Board of Control. AS
this is the body which will prac.
tically govern the Fair, the sclec.
tions of its members is of vital i'm.
portance. Hence tho caution and
delay. Aside from this prepara-
tions have gone OH rapidly. In
fact it has been the most impor-
tant week yet in the history of the
Exposition. 1t has been finally and
officially placed on solid financial
basis.
Gov. Fifer has issued his proc
lamation announcing the ratifica-
ton Of tho constitutional amend
ment authorizing Chicago to raise
s5, 900, 600 for the Exposition. The
Chicago city council has passed an
ordinance for the issue Of bonds
for tho same. in denominations as
follows $4,000, 900 in bonds OF
81 900 each, and $1,000, 900 in
bonds Of $500 each, bearing date
from January |, 81, runni n G
thirty years at 4 per cent interest,
payable semi-annually. The credit
of the city Of Chicago is irrevocably
pledged to the payment OF princi.
pal and interest Of the bonds.
Director Ferd W. Peck will bear
the documents TO Washington,
showing that all requirements hayc
been met and that the $4,000, 600
is provided for. Also copy OF the
rules and regulations concerning
exhibits, space, &c. President
Harrison will then be enabled Mt
once 10 issue his Proclamation TO
all Nations, and henccforlh the
Exposition will become u vast in.
ternaiional enterprise.
There was false report an Eu
rope the past week to the effect that
the Fair had been abandoned or
transferred to New York. 4 ca
vlcgraIn from Pr, ,sidsnt Gage stat
ing the progress made and that the
so, 100000 WAS secured not only
killcd the rumor but give Euro
pcaus implicit faith in The Exposi.
tion.
1t Is decided to begin at once to
dredgc and fill Jackson Park.
Without tho winter proves very
severe work can be carried on sue
cessfullY.
In Secretary Windom's report be
has notified Congress that plans for
the National building are now in
preparation, and that they provide
for 100000 square feet OF floor
space. Also. that an appropriation
be made to defray tho expenses OF
the Board Of Lady Managers.
Oregon is TO the front. Her
state board Of commissioners have
mapped out plan for an exhibit
and have issued circular to the
people OF the state. They want ten
acres as miniature Of Oregon,
planted with all the trees and shrub.
berry native 10 that region. Also q
great building, filed with spec
linens Of vegetables, grains, fruiti
and flowers from their fertile soil
They ask that at least $3.50, 900 bt
appropriated by their state. Theil
early enterprise is commendable.
North Dakota is aroused with
enthusiasm for her Worlds Fair ex
hibit. A State convention wa
held at Grand Forks Dec. 18th
The call asks for officials and rep
resentatives from all cities and so
cictics throughout the State. Escl
newspaper is requested to send
delegate and special invitations ar
extended TO the Governor ant
members Of the Legislature.
All fears Of tho agricultural in
terests being slightcd shoul nos
vauish. The Farmers Alliance
now in convention at Ocala, Fla.
has received recognition from th
National Headquarters Of the Tx
position. Director General Dayi
sent them greetings and suggestc
that concerted action be taken b.
them in the different states whic
secure o complete agricultural ez
hi1it az fhe World Exposition