The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1891-05-27
THE WORLDS FAIR.
tFrOm Of our own Correspondent

lrEoh Ot our own C0rreSponuentl
CHICAGO, May 20, 1891.
The sketch for the Transportation
Building has been completed. In general
appearance it differs greatly from the
designs of the other buildings thus far
completed as it is of the Romanesque
style of architecture and an absence Of
turrets and towers at once stamp 1t with
the individually OF the designers. The
dimensions of the main building, apart
from the annexes, are 250x960 feet and
the main annex covers nine acres. Bids
for the construction of the Mines and
Mining Building are advertised. The
terms of the specifications require the en-
ployment of American labor and an eight
hour day. Chief of Construction Burn
ham is made Gar, so far as the con-
struction OF the buildings is concerned.
He is the arbitor of all disputes and no
provision is made for an appeal from his
decision. The building must be ready
for occupancy December 81, 1891. De-
signs for two new buildings have been
ordered, one will be for $lS5, 900 forest
ry building and the other for dairy ex-
hibit building to cost $4,000. The total
number of buildings to be erected with
Chicago money is eleven, aud before the
summer closes, Chief of Construction
Burnham tells US that the foundations will
be laid and the work of construction we'll
under way.
Thomas A. Edison has been on the
ground and expresses himself as well
pleased with the site and plans for the
electrical exhibit He says that he will
want all the space he can get and intends
to spend large amount of money on his
exhibit. Mr.. Edison has nearly compile
ted several wonderful electrical machines
which will be exhibited for the first time
at the Exposition.
During the week Peru and Jamaica Of
iicially accepted the invitation, respec-
lively appropriating $4,000 and $4,000
for the preliminary expenses.
Guatemalans are very enthuastic and
determined to prove to the world, by their
exhibit, the greatness of their republic.
II was announced that Guatemala will
send its national band to the Exposition.
1t is said to be the third largest band in
the world and its number will be increased
TO make the largest. The government has
also arranged to send group of natives
who will live on the Exposition grounds
as they live at home. They will carry on
their industries aud give exhibitions oil
music, dancing, etc.
The Interior Department and the Agri
cultural Department at Washington are
planning joint outdoor exhibit. They
will show the different methods of irriga-
tion and the progress made in the recov-
cry Of arid lands. Wild West Indians
will be transferred to the grounds and
Indian life be reproduced exactly as it is
with the Pueblos or the Navsjos; for in
stance, their pottery, the women's work
at the blankets, which rivals Persian rugs
10 fneness, and the like. While this plan
would add picturesque features to the Fair,
the chief aim OF the promoters is to sho W
what civilization has actually done for the
Indian race and what the possibilities OF
the future race.
An attractive and useful feature will be
bazaar of all nations. The location will
be in Midway Plssance, and the estimate
made was that nine acres would be devot-
ed TO this purpose. Here there will be
grouped the numerous special privilege
stands of the foreigners, the streets OF
Cairo, the villages of Japan, etc. The
Foreign Exhibits Committee, at it's meet.
Ing, received applications for space for
special exhibits from Cairo end Japan,
but the communications we're referred to
the. Ways and Means Committee.
J. W. Ellsworth, of Chicago, has Sc.
cured for the Fair copy Of the book
that practically gave America Its name.
1t is entitled "Cosmographical Introduce.
10, and was written by Americas Vespuc.
ci 10 1907.
Halsey G. Ives, Chief OF the Depart
ment OF Fine Arts, is preparing to inaug-
nrate the work Of his department. He has
been granted three years. leave OF alb
sence by the Washington University oil
81. Louis, and will come on to Chicago. A
vigorous effort will be made TO secure
splendid art display for the Exposition.
The chocolate makers OF the world are
showing more energy and enthusiasm II
the matter OF exhibitions at the Worlds
Fair than any other industry. Every
considerable chocolate manufacturer il
the world has an agent In Chicago now
arranging for an exhibit, and each seems
determined to make the most attractive
exhibit. One firm has declared Il will
spend 800, 900 II necessary, 10 ''do up" III
competitors in the show at the Exposi
ton.
Missouri is going to have an unique
State exhibit. The Legislature appropriate
ed $3.50, 900 but no part of 1t Is for build
ing. Through Commissioner Gorman
the state has asked for $4,000 square fee
Of space. This Is TO be surrounded by q
wall three feet high and constructed Of
the minerals OF the State. The space IL
to be divided into portions representing
each county, entr ance TO these divisions
will be through an arch Of the particular
minerals which the county affords
Respectfully,
MN m