The morning call., 1890-11-18
THE WORLDS FAIR.
Foreigners Already Preparing
for the Grand Exposition.
Verdi Will Compose Grand 0pera-Grand
Art Exhibits From Abroad-The Appcr-
tionment Of the Buildings.
Special to The MORNING CALL.

meeting of the National Commission. That
promises to be decidedly the most important
event yet in connection with the enterprise.
The plans for and the grouping of the main
buildings are to he definitely decided upon.
The main features of the work are to be de-
termined. The different bureaus are to be
fully organized. their work assigned them,
and systematic plans completed for the gen.
eral execution of the work.
Henceforth nothing but details will re-
quire attention. The apportionment of the
buildings has proven a vexed question.
However, it is about decided that three main
buildings will be located on the Lake Front.
viz: Art Building, Music Hall and Elec-
trcal Appliance Building. and if possible
the great Water Palace. OF these, the Art
Building will be permanent, AMI the most
important. In the Music Hall the most
famous bands, orchestras and choral societies
OF the nation will hold forth. These build
ines are to he selected for evening exhibits
and entertainments.
1t is also proposed to place upon the lake
shore one of ''Timby's Citacels" with ire
volving battery" known as Timby's hemis-
pheroid system for coast defense. 1t would
command the attention of every nation, and
decide the contest as to what is best for
harbor defer Sc.
Director-General Davis and Secretary
Dickinson have issued circular to the diff
ferent State Commissioners requesting them
to take instant action toward securing large
State exhibits. They urge that public
meetings be held, local aud State organize
tions be Effected. committees lie appointed
and public interest and enthusia. IN be
aroused generally. During the sessions OF
TIE Legislatures large appropriations are to
be secured and the powers and influence of
all the nation put i'll motion to seenre the
largest possible exhibits. Henceforth the
progress and success Of
THE GREAT EXPOSITION
VIII become a household word even in the
remotest districts OF our country. AS yet
the magnitude of the fair and the breadth
and scope of its foundation have not been
realized. Tie people will stand struck with
awe and admiration when they behold the
immensely and grandeur of the scheme that
is now being prepared 10. their pleasure.
The coming session of the lady managers
is looked forward to with great interest.
True, this is Woman's Century, but it re-
manned for the United States Congress to
make woman an lmI 0rtant factor in this in
te!natOnal enterprise.
Here, now is the long-lOoked-f for oppor-
tunity to display their keen talents ana in
tultive powers not common to man. Here
they are placed on common footing; the
world will watch the results. Here they
can collect the works Of their handicraft,
and the productions of their acknowledged
skill he made to add immensely 20 the
greatness and beauty of the enterprise and
administer TO the pleasure and fancy of all.
Schnars AliQuist, an artist of Germany, is
here already investigating the conditions
and regulations OF the art department. He
was an Art Commissioner to the Nell ourne
Exposition. He reports that the Germans
are greatly interested in the Columbian EX-
position, and are anxious to begin preparing
their exhibits at once.
Gustavus StrCmberg of Sweden is nego-
tiating tn place at the fair the great Ethno-
logical and Historical Museum called Nor
idiska Musee." This was established years
ago by the King and contains the greatest
collections OF antiquities and historical data
to be found in the scandinavian countries.
Suffice it to say that the exhibits from this
museum attracted universal attention at the
Paris Exl ositioD; especially the groups and
statues representing the national costumes
of Sweden, Norway and Denmark.
In addition TO the foreign headquarters of
the exposition in London, it is requested
that branch Office be opened in Paris. 1t
is encouraging TO know that the European
nations, in advance OF our national invita-
ton, are already bestirring themselves to be
in readiness Tor our great exposition.
AS PEOPLE WE HAVE NOT WOKE UP
To the importance of the enterprise. This
is to be the Worlds Exposition; the place
chosen, Chicago; the nation. the United
States. The great composer, Verdi, will
WTitt SIdHu opera OIL the occaSlOH, 10 re
rendered at the Inauguration and during the
exposition. The theme is an ennobling one
and well worthy the treatment OF the great
master.
Mexico has come to the front and offers a
grand collection OF paintings AMI works OF
art. Specimens dating back to the earliest
age of the country showing art in its in
fancy among the aborgineS will be among
the vast collection.
We are still to have another gigantic at
x.,l,i al, in, MN nptlp
the tower. Here's short description Of it:
There is 10 be huge scafold about 400 feet
high. Within this great frame, which will
he of steel, is to be n winding boulevard for
carriages gradually encircling the structure
until 1t reaches the esplanade and large pa
vlion at the top. The carriageway will be
thirty feet wide. On the ground, in the
court that will be formed, will be a gorgeous
flower garden Music viii be constant in
the pavilion, and there will be great hall
for concerts. 1t will be in short mammoth
summer garden. There will be three restau-
rants, one American, one French and one
German. /: will be erected by stock COM
pany at a cost OF SLIGO, 900, and be a PROM
inent and attractive feature of Chicago for
years to come.
1t has been determined by the Board of
Management for the National Government TO
project plans upon basis of ST 10000 eX-
pepditure, exclusive of the buildings, which
are limited to a cost of 100000. These
national display. The War Department is
already preparing exhibits, plans and esti-
mates for space at the exposition.
An expedition is being organized at Wash
ingt0n, D. G., to explore and make an &C
curate biological survey of the famous
DEATH VALLEY
In California. 1t will contribute the most
unique features of the Government exhibit.
Scores of persons have penetrated il ard
their dried bodies are there now, showing
how fearfully intense the heat must be. 1t
Is 1902 in summer and 116o in winter Nothing
decays, so dry is the atmosphere.
The "Colored Worlds Fair Association
of Alabama are endeavorng to have estab-
islied "COlured Department Exhibit"
which shall be Illustrative of their progress
since their emancipation. Their ambition
and enterprise are to be admired, and al
though their idea conflicts with the regula-
tons, still their request will probably be
granted.
The feasibility of establishing an aqua
rum of the largest possible dimensions on
the lake shore is being considered. Into this
would be collected specimens OF all the fish
out of the depths Of the sea, from the tiny
nlinnow to the Donstrous devil-tsh, great
sea serpent and the mammoth whale.
II viii be great evening exhibit.
Electric light, In many colors, could be
made to produce the most startling effect on
the monsters of the deep, as they careened
in their natural element
Chcago's marvellous Masonic Temple,
towering up twenty stories. has been dedi-
Gated. When completed it will be the arg-
est structure in the world the roof itself
being 275 feet above the street. All the
arts of the present century will be en-
poyed to embellish its interior. The
structure will be entirely OF steel and alb
solutely fire proof. The main entrance
will be fOrty-twO feet in width and twenty
eight feet in height. 1t will have eighteen
elevators, with carrying caracity Of $4,000
passengers daily, three of which will be used
to transport sight-seers to the observatory,
where beautiful pavilion and garden will
relieve the eye after viewing the grand pam
Drama of the city, lake and country. In
stead OF the usual method of numbers, each
floor will be known by appropriate names,
and accommodate immense retail stores of
all descriptions. 1t is to be completed May
/, 1892, at cost of about 100000.
This Is truly building cities In the air, but
at present nothing seems impossible to Chi
cagO. j. B. CAMPBELL.
Chicago, Nov IS, 1890