Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1891-08-20
TAcoMA, WASH, Aug. Is, 1891

lACDMAs w ttoii., nus. ~ 1850
The work on the Western Washington
Industrial Exposition building is Sc far
advanced that no fears exist as to its com
pletion according to contract. The Edi-
son company has wired the building for
Lighting and fori its grand exhibit of cleo
trical wonders.
II is believed that the building con-
tractors will beat the time record Of this
coast in the construction of so large a
structare-22Ox2SO feet The contract
was let on the 23d of May ,.making about
eighty days to date since work wassscom
menced. 1t has proceeded uninterrupt-
eddy, plans, materials and men fitting to-
sether admirably, without confusion FOR
delay. The contract calls for completion
on the first of September, and there is
no doubt that it will be delivered over
by Messrs. Berens & Operman, reads for
use some days before that date.
There are two special features Of the
greatest public interest-the lighting Of
She buildings and the musical service.
One thousand incandescent Edison
lights will give every nook and corner
equal visibility, and 100 arc lamps will
render the main hall and other broad
spaces lighter than day.
The music, furnished by Innes' Thir-
seenth New York Regiment band, the
most celebrated military musical organ
Eation in America, whose early history
Is connected with d. dworth, its organizer,
will be remarkable feature. This u.s. the
only New York band whose national fame
and acknowledged talent render its con-
sinental and foreign tours continuing tri-
urnphs 1t has furnished the music for
yearly all OF the great expositions of the
United States, and its engagement for
she entire season by the managers of the
Western Washington Exposition, at a
barge cost, indicates not only the enter
prise of the management but the high
character of the entertainments that may
.Se expected, Several grand concerts
will be arranged during the month, to be
held in the large hall, the seating eapac-
Ky of which is 5000, one of which will be
the production of Silas G. Pratt's alegory
of the "War in Song'
Among the notable exhibits will be a
car load of big timber, prepared in Sec
lions by the Northern Pacific railroad
Company large specimens from every
working coal mine in the state; precious
minerals and ores, representing all the
leading mining districts; special collec-
tions of birds, animals and fishes, includ-
ing several live specimens: agricultural
and horticultural products, including a
barge field of rich and varied plants, flow
ers, and schrubs, a growing hop-yard,
etc. The fine art department will be
unusually extensive and rich in material,
embracing work by celebrated eastern
artists with quite collection of local
paintings and drawings and sketches by
local and state talent.
The motive power for running the ma
ehinery department is in place in the
basement, and the wheels are ready to
revolve whenever the signal is given to
touch the electric button.
Liberal space has been retained for ex-
hibits of grain, fruits, vegetables and
other products from eastern Washington.
The location of the Exposition is CEN
fraf, and OF easy access by street cars. 1t
occupies a position overlooking the bay,
about midway between what used to be
abe distinct cities of Old and New Taco
ma, now under single municipality.
The Northern Pacific has reduced its
rates for the round trip to one and one
eth of the regular passenger rates one
way, but purchasers will also be required
& 10 pay SO cents for ticket to the Exposi-
lion. A liberal time is given for the re-
aurn trip.
i The Exposition has been conceived in
the most liberal and patriotic spirit by
5he company and management, no sec
tional or partial idea being tolerated in
ITS organization or in it's detail work.
Exhibitors and citizens from every city
d ana county Will be on the same level, and
no effort will be spared to render the sea-
son enjoyable to all visitors
Hotel and boarding house rates will be
reasonable, and the city's reputation for
hospitality will be fully maintained.
The Aberdeen Shaving Parlors are now
the Queen Of the Harbor. Everything
fitted up and newly painted to the Queens
taste. Everything new and neat and
sasty, from the design over head to the
oil cloth under foot. Bath rooms, with
hot and cold water at all hours, with all
the latest modern improvements and
eonveniences. If any one thing there is
finer than another, it is the cup case,
made Of cedar and finished with white