The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1891-07-08
THE WORLDS FAIR.

Cn1cAoo, July 6, 1901

CnIcAdo, July 6, 1891.
The progress 10 the Constructive De-
partment of the Worlds Fair is some
thing phenomenal Within few months,
under the skillful direction OF the best
engineers in the country and an army of
laborers, "Jackson Park" has lost its
identity; the vast tract of swamps and
wooded knobs is gone aud in its place
level plains, placid lagoons, and water
ways, with terraced banks, present to the
eye a pleasing picture. 1t is no longer
jackson Park" but the "World's Fair
Site.p Railroads have been built upon
the grounds in such manner that building
material can be unloaded at any point.
The architects have completed the plans
and specifications of ench individual
building, and the work is already in the
hands of contractors. Boarding houses
have been erected upon the grounds to
accommodate the continually increasing
army of workmen and the animated
appearance of the grounds indicates that
no time is being wasted by the busy
throng.
Late advices from Germany state that
the leading papers OF the country are
growing enthusiastic over the Worlds
Fair. Through the influence of Germany,
Belgium has swung into line and will be
represented at the Exposition. The
French Cabinet hns about decided 10 APP
propriate 200, 900 francs for the Worlds
Fair Egypt is contemplating an apprc-
priaton Of $4,000.
The General Committee OF Religious
Congress In connection with the Worlds
Fair has issued preliminary address indi-
eating the scope and character OF the Re-
ligious Congress. In its address the
committee says among other things
The Columbian Exposition of 1898, be-
sides comprehensive ard brilliant dis
play of the achievements of men 10 ma.
terial progress, Is TO be made still more
notable conventions OF leaders of human
thought. The Auxiliary having charge
OF these congresses is an organization
which has received Congressional recog
nizaton which has approval, aud i.
authorized and supported by the Worlds
Fair authorities, who earnestly believe
that these conventions will elevate the
character and increase the utility OF the
Exposition. Audence-rooms, sufficient Ia
number and capacity for every kind OF
assembly, will be provided by the Direc.
tory Of the FAIR
From the many favorable responses al.
ready received from leading theologians,
statesmen, jurists, historians, scientists,
authors and scholars, il is expected that
the congresses of 1898 will mark an i'm
portant epoch in the history of the human
mind.
The Texas Worlds Fair Exhibit Assoc
iation is preparing TO offer series of
valuable prizes to the teachers and school
children of Texas for the best individual
work done by them 10 the promotion OF
this enterprise. Tho prizes will include
free visits to Chicago, with expenses paid,
for periods ranging from two to four
weeks; several scholarships in any of the
universities of the United States that may
be selected by the successful competitors,
and q numbers of gold medals.
Halsey G. Ives has assumed The duties of
his new pasition as Chief of the Depart
ment of Fine Arts and has made public
some of his plans. He says that there
are already in private collections in this
country enough art treasures TO make a
splendid display. Italy, Spain, France,
Germany and England will be called upon
TO contribute their most celebrated works
of art and Japan has already given assur-
ance Of a magnificent exhibit. The pro-
posed structure Of classic architecture
designed by Mr.. Atwood for the Art Pal
ace at jackson Park Is 350x500 feet, and
will be constructed of iron, glass, terra
Gotta, and staff materials that will make
1t absolutely fire-proof. Mr.. Ives has
been granted leave Of absence by the
Washington University at St. Louis TO,
{ three years.
A full sized model of the Parthenon Of
Athens win be built on the Exposition
grounds. The structure viii be put up BY
the PhilIipson Decorative Company OF
Chicago To this firm has been granted
the privilege Of making in plaster com
plete model Of all che Exposition grounds
and buildings, and the Parthenon will be