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MINES BUILDING.

These canals, which will be crossed by
many bridges, will connect with the lake at
two points; one at the southern limit of
the present improved portion of the park,
and the other more than half a mile farther
south, at the great main court Of the expo
sition. AT this point, extending eastward
into the lake ], 200 feet, will be piers which
will afford g landing place for the lake
steamers, and inciose a harbor for the
picturesque little boats of all epochs and
nations which will carry passengers along
the canals, stopping at numerous landing
places.
THIS BARBoR
will be bounded on the east, far out into
the lake, by the long columned facade of
the Casiro in whose free spaces crowds of
men and women, protected by its ceiling of
CAV awnings, can look east to the lake and
west to the long vista between the main
edifces as far as the gilded dome of the
administration building. The first notable
object in this vista will be the colossal
Statute of Liberty rising out of the lagoon
at the point where it enters the land, pro-
tected by moles which will carry sculpt-
ured columns emblematic of the thirteen
original states of our union.
The main building, extending northwest
ward q third of q mile, will be devoted to
manufactures and liberal arts, and will re-
ceive from all nations the rich products of
modern workmanship. Recalling architec-
turally the period of the classic revival, it
has the vivacity, the emphatic ioyousness
OF that awakening epoch. The long, low
lines Of its sloping roof, supported by
rows of arches, will be relieved by a CEN
rial dome over the great main entrance,
and emblematic statuary and floating ban
ners Will add to its festive character. The
north elevation of the classic edifice de-
voted to agriculture will show q long arcade
behind Corinthian columns, supporting Q
series of triple arches and three low grace
full domes.
The lofty octagonal dome Of the Admin
istration building forms the central point
of the architectural scheme. Rising from
the coluuned stories of its square base $50
Seet into the air, il viii stand in the center
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The four great entrances, one on each
side of the building, will be so feet wide
and so feet high, deeply recessed, and COW
cred by semicircular arched vaults, richly
coffered. In the rear of these arches will
be the entrance doors, and above them
great screens Of glass. giving light to the
central rotunda.
THE INTERIOR FEATURES
of the building will even exceed in beauty
and splendor those of the exterior. Be-
tween every two of the grand entrances,
and connecting the intervening pavilion
with the great rotunda, is a hall or loggia
thirty feet square, giving access to the
offices and provided with broad circular
stairways and swift-running elevators. In
ternally the rotunda is octagonal in form,
the first story being composed of eight
enormous arched openings, corresponding
in size to the arches CT the great entrances.
Above these arches IL Q frieze twenty
seven feet in width. the panels Of which
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Perspective of south Lago on.

The view is taken looking south through
the lagoon, which lies betweed the building
for manufacturers and that for the display
of electricity. This lagoon crosses the great
basin, and terminates beyond the second
bridge at the obelisk and fountain.
On the extreme right Of the picture a
portion of the east front and one OF the
towers of the electrical building are visi-
BILE. Beyond and opposite the building
across the basin is seen pari of the palace
of machinery, its eastern facade crowned
with domes ana towers.
On the extreme left Is seen q corner Of
the west front of the manufacturers build
ing, and opposite this and across the basin
the building for the agricultural exhibit
This building is connected with the palace
of machinery by the long colonnade in the
center background, forming q great portico
entrance to the live stock grounds farther
south, and at the same time completing the
monumental group on the south of the
great basis. A triple arch bridge spans
the lagoon in the foreground, affording
communication between the electrical and
manufacturers buildings. II is only one
Of many such
BRIDGES WHICH WILL BE BUILT
in other parts of the grounds. Notice to
the right or the left the manner Of terrrs-
ing. From the water rises q sea wall
whose coping guards access to the first ter
race In this wall gates and ietties will be
arranged 90 that landings can be effected
from the small boats Of the park. This
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same height, is a continuation of the CEN
trail rotunda, Us feet square, surrounded
on all sides by an open colonnade of noble
proportions, il being 20 feet wide and 40
feet high, with columns feet in diameter.
This colonnade is reached by staircases and
elevators from the four principal halls, and
is interrupted at the angles by corner pa
vilions crowned with domes and groups Of
statuary.
The third stage consists of the base of
the great dome, 30 feet in height and oc-
tagonal in form, and the dome itself, rising
in graceful lines, richly ornsmented with
heavily nodded ribs and sculptural panels,
and having large skyhght of glass TO light
the interior. AT each angle of the octago-
nal base are large sculptured eagles, and
along the sprining lines are panels, with
rich garlands. This great dome will be
gilded, and, rising at the end of the long
vistas. which open up in every direction,
across the lagoons and between the ad-
joining palatial buildings, will form a fit
ting crown to the first AID second stages.
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Administration Building.

The most imposing and beautiful of all
the great palaces to be erected on the
Worlds fair grounds will be the Admins
tration building II will be the most or
nate, and in proportion to its size, much
the most costly of them al. Standing on
high ground N the center of grand court
formed by Machinery hall on the south, the
twin buildings for electricity and mines
ard mining on the north, and on the west
the great transportation loop encircling the
mammoth machinery annex, IL will com
mand magnificent view eastward, across
an arm of the lagoon lying between Agri
cultural hall and the gigantic structure for
manufactures and liberal arts to the en-
bracing moles of the inner harbor, with
their shield crowned columns mathematical
OF the thirteen original states, to the lofty
statue of Columbus, to the ornamental
Greek casino at the piers end, and TO the
vast expanse of Lake Michigan beyond.
The building, with its great gilded dome
towering up $50 feet, will be
THE MOST CONSPICUOUS OBJECT
on the grounds, save only the Proctor
and from it the view to the eastward will
be unquestionably the most beautiful
which the exposition will afford.
Richard NJ. Hunt, of New York, presi-
dent of the American Institute of Archi-
tects, and also of the board of Worlds
fair architects, is the designer. 1t is the
unanimous opinion of his associate archi-
tects that he has presented the finest con-
ception possible within the limitations of
the sum made available for the construc-
ton of the edifice. This sum is $3.50, 900.
According TO Mr.. Hunts plans, the build
ing, which covers an area of 225 feet
square. consists of four pavilions, 81 feet
square, one at each of the four angles of
the square Of the plan, and connected by a
great central dome 40 feet in diameter and
$50 feet in height, leaving in the centre Of
each facade a recess 81 feet wide, within
which is grand entrance to the building.
The general design is in the style of the
French renaissance, carried out in the
academic manner of the Ecole des Beaux
Arts. The first great story is IN the Doric
order, of heroic proportions, surmounted by
a lofty balustrade, and having great piers
at the angles of each pavilion
CROWNED WITH SCULPTURE.
The second story, with its lofty colon
made, is In the Ionic order. Externally the
design may be divided in its height into
three principal stages. The first stage
consists of the four pavilions, CORES pond
ing in height with the various buildings
grouped about it, which are about % feet
high. the second stage, which is of the
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Agricultural Buildings.

One Of the most desirable and interesting
features OF the exposition will be the pro-
posed Live Stock and Agricultural Assem-
bly, hall, the erection of which is now as
sured. This building will probably con-
meet Machinery hall with the Agricultural
building, fronting on the main court of the
Exposition grounds and will be convent
entity near one of the stations of the ell
evated railroad. 1t will be a very hand
some building, and will ubtedly be the
common meeting point for all persons in
terested in live stock and agricultural pur-
suits.
On the first floor, near the main entrance
of the building will be located a bureau Of
information, in charge of attendants, who
will furnish visitors with all necessary in
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Features worth Their Weight In Gold.
Thousands Of Tons Of Entertainments

Hosts OF Rarest Attractions Never Before
Exhibited Infinitely more worth seeing
than you have ever SEEN More for the
money than any other has ever exhibited.
The most Tents, the most Trains. the most
Cages the most Cars, the most Chariots, the
most Prodigies the most Wild Beasts, the most
Amphibia, the most Thoroughbreds, the most
Artists the most Acts, the most Arenas. the
most Olympian Stages, the most Music, the,
most Trained Animals, the most Races. thei
most Great Performers, the most Lady Riders,l
the most Clowns the most Ponies, the most
Phenomenal the most Elfand Carnivals, the
most Oriental Actors. the most Instruction, thel
most Fun for Everybody, the most Liberalityl
the most Enterprise, the most Knowledge, theI
most Laughter. the most Satisfaction. the mostI
Applause the most People. More than thel
entire space Of this paper could enumerare.
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delivered by gentlemen eminent in their
special fields of work, embracing every in
terest connected with live stock, agricult
ure and its allied industries.
When one considers that in this room
almost daily there will be lectures deliv-
cred, papers read and discussions had, con-
Quoted by eminent specialists from all
parts of the world, the Importance Of such
building for educational purposes is ap-
parent. Taken in connection with the ex-
hibits, this feature will make that part OF
the exposition devoted to live stock, agri-
culture and horticulture complete gather
ing together of all that an advanced civili-
cation is capable of producing. In the as
sembly room
THE MOST APPROVED THEORIES
will be advanced and explained. On the
grounds and in the agricultural and horti-
cultural buildings will be the best illustra-
tons of what can be accomplished when
these theories are put into practice.
Men who have made the dairy business,
for instance, life study will read papers
and deliver lectures on matters connected
with the dairy; and close at hand, in full
operation, IL Is hoped to have working
dairy. afforoing . practical object lesson of
the improved methods which have been ap-
piled to this industry. And so through all
the branches of agriculture and horti-
culture, the exposition as an educational
means will be both theoretical and practi-
cal
The entire second floor of the Assembly
building is given up to committee rooms
and rooms for headquarters for each and
all of the different farmers organizations
in existence in this country. 1t will furnish
a definite and pleasant home for all such
organizations during the entire time of the
exposition, where each may have its secre-
tory other officiQl constantly in attend
ance to furnish information ana transact
other business. and where the members
can hold such consultations as they may
desire.
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OF spacious open plaza. adorned with
statuary and fountains, with flower beds
and terraces, sloping at the east down to
the main lagoon. North Of the plaza will
be the two buildings devoted to mines and
electricity, the latter bristflng with points
and pinnacles, as If to entrap from the air
the intangible elements whose achieve
ments it will display.
South of the plaza will be machinery
hall, with its power house at the southeast
corner. A subway at the west will pass
under the terminal railway loop Of the
Illinois Central road to the circular ma
chinery annex within. North of this rail-
way loop, and along the western limit OF
the park, will be the transportation build
ing. Still further north, lying west OF the
north branch Of the lagoon will, extend the
long, shining surfaces and the gracefully
curving roof Of the crystal palace OF horti-
culture.
FOLLOWING THE LAGOON
northward one will pass the women's
building, and eastward will reach the
island devoted to the novel and interesting
fisheries exhibit, shown in an effective.
rooted Romanesque structure. fanked
by TWO circular aQuaria, IN which the spec
tator can look upward through clear waters
and study the creatures of ocean and river.
This building will be directly west of the
northern opening OF the system OF lagoors
into Lake Michigan, and in a straight line
with the government building and the
main building, which extend along the lake
shore &c the southeast.
North Of the lagoon which bounds this
fisheries island lies the present improved
portion of Jackson park, which will be re-
served for the buildings of the states and
OF foreign governments. The Illinois
building will occupy commanding posi-
ton here, its classic dome being visible
over the long lagoon from the Central
plaza. Atoms the Midway plaisance will
be placed number of special exhibits like
the historical series of human dwellings,
reproductions of famous streets. ETC., and
it is probable that some OF these may over
flow into Washington park. AT the juno
ton of the Midway plaisance with jackson
park is the site chosen for the Proctor
tower, which, rising LOO feet in the air,
will command majestic view Of the beau
tiful grounds and buildings brilliant
with light and color. and the eaeat city
lying between boundless levels of land and
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first terrace 10 the domain Of the Landscape
gardener, and will be devoted to flowers,
shrubbery and gravel walks Some four
feet above this terrace is the great paved
platform serving as base to the buildings
This platform is flushed with balustrades,
vases and statuary, and approach to 1t
from the first terrace is gained at Intervals
by monumental flights Of steps.
This view, looking as it does down the
lagoon toward the great basin. represents a
part Of the grounds where the buildings are
most thickly clustered; whose distances
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Electrical Building.

The electrical building occupies an area
$50 feet III inches in extreme width, and
766 feet 1sz inches in extreme length; the
area covered by the building is 2ll, 100
square feet, or ASS acres, the major axis
running north and south. The south front
is on the great quadrangle or court, the
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THE SPRING MEDICINE.

The popularity which Hoods Sarsaparilla
has gained as q spring medicine is wonder
full. II possesses just those elements of
healthgiving, blood purifying and appetite
restoring which everybody seems 10 need
at this season. Do not continue in dull,
tired. unsatisfactory coalition when you
may be SO much benefited by Hoods Sar-
saparilla- 1t purifies the blood and makes
the weak strong. 104
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are at the minimum, and where the per
spective is the least extended. Picture
then the grand scale on which the scheme
is being worked out; the care and attention
that has been given to produce imposing
effects and magnificent vistas, and the en-
offered TO architects and artists to
create masterpieces. Surely the plan is
and its elimination will close
an epoch in the history of art.
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The machinery building will measure $50
feet by 500. 1t is spanned by three arched
trusses, and the interior will present the
appearance of three railroad train houses
side by side, surrounded on all the four
sides by fifty foot gallery. The trusses
are all to be built separately, and so that
they can be taken down and sold for use
as railroad train houses, aud 1t is hoped to
have iron trusses instead Of cheaper ones,
which may, however. be necessary.
In each of these three long naves there il
to be an elevated travelling crane running
from end to end Of the building. These
viii be useful in moving machinery, aud
when the expedition opens, platforms will
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be placed Cd them, and visitors will view
from these the entire exhibition at

A GREAT SAVING OF TRAPPING.
DShafting for power will be carried on the
same posts which support these travelling
bridges. The exterior toward the stock
exhibit and the railroad is to be OF the
plainest description. On the two sides ad-
joining the grand court the exterior will,
however, be rich and palatial. All the
buildings on this grand plaza are designed
with a view to making an effective back
ground for displays of every kind, and in
order to conform to the general richness OF
the court and ado to the festal appearance
the two facades on the court are enriched
with colonnades and other architectural
features.
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WORLDS FAIR
The Various Buildings
Decided On.
STUPENDOUS STYLES
The Arrangement for Visitors
Will Be Complete.
AS 1T WILL LOOK NEXT YEAR
First Glimpses Of the Features Of the Great
Exhibit, Arranged by a Herald
Artist and Correspondent.
STUPENDOUS STYLES
AS 1T WILL LOOK NEXT YEAR
First Glimpses Of the Features Of the Great
Exhibit, Arranged by a Herald
Artist and Correspondent

From THE HERALD's special correspondent
CHICAGO, June 30, 1891.
1t is at last possible TO form some idea OF
the maguificence of the Worlds Columbian
Exposition as it will appear in May, 1898.
BY common concent the buildings which
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INSURE

In the Hartford" Assets over g, ZOO, 900
H. ]. GRANT & Co., Agents.
if. GRANT Manager.
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formation in regard to the assembly hall
and the main agricultural building, as
well as other features of the exposition.
The first floor will also contain suitable
committee and other rooms for the differ
ent live stock associations Of every charac-
ter, where such associations can meet and
have their secretaries in constant attend
ance, thus affording this important in
dustry ample headquarters near the live
stock exhibit and the agricultural build
ings.
On this floor there will also be large and
handsomely equipped waiting rooms, with
fireplaces for ladies, lounging rooms for
gentlemen and ample toilet facilities.
Broad stairways will lead from the first
floor into the assembly room, which will
have a seating capacity of about fifteen
hundred. The assembly room will fur
nish facilities for lectures, which will be
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The design follows classical models
throughout, the detail being borrowed from
the Renaissance of Seville and other Span
ish towns as being appropriate to Column
bian celebration. As in all the other build
ings on the court, an arcade on the first
story permits passage around the build
ing under cover; and as II all the other
buildings, the fronts will be formed OF
'.staff,n colored to an ivory tone. The
ceilings of the porticoes will be emphasized
with strong color.
A CoLoNADE WITH CAFE
At either end forms the connecting link
between Machinery and Agriculture halls,
and in the center of this colonnade Is an
archway leading to the cattle exhibits.
From this portico there will be view
nearlp mile in length down the lagoon,
and an obelisk and fountain placed in the
lagoon between the two buildings, agricul-
ture and machinery will form fitting
southern point to this vista
The Machinery annex will be placed IN
the rear of the Administration building,
and in the loop formed by the railroad
tracks. 1t will be entered by tunnels and
subways, as well as by bridges from Ma
chinery hall and the buildings for admin
istration, mines and transportation. 1t IS
to be very large. but very simple build
ing. While in tho main machinery build
Ing railroad train mousse IS tuo type, III
the annex a mill or foundry will be con-
sidered
THE MODEL FOR CONSTRUCTION.
1t is all to be built of wood IN the most
simple and most economical manner. Its
shape, however, is peculiar. 1t is to be an
nular in form. the diameter of the outer
radius being 500 feet and of the inner radius
600 feet.
The building will have nave 100 feet
wide, with 50-foot wide lean-to in one
story on the inside, and 50-foot wide lean
to on the outside. Within the inner circle
will be park in which visitors, fatigued
by the hum of machinery, may rest. The
annular form chiefly commends itself, be-
cause circuit electric elevated railway can
run continuously around the entire main
nave, and passengers in it can thus see the
entire exhibit without leaving the cars,
and machinery can be easily moved by this
means. The power will be transmitted by
shafting crossing the building at each bay,
with a motor at each shaft. The electrical
power will be used in the annex, and steam
power in the main machinery building.
Attached to this great annex will he the
power house, convenient to the tracks for
coal supply, etc, containing an immense
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5 Rings. Double Elevated Stage.

A Twenty-Century Racing Circuit
All kinds of Thrilling Contests.
All the Greatest Performers.
AL the NJ ost Brilliant Acts.
Most Astonishing
Educated Beasts.
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The Living Wonders Of Every Cline The.
Greatest Artists OF Every Country. The Finest
Performance OF any Era Foreign Sensational
Thrilling Innovations. Inspiring Races. Berber
and Bedouin Athletes. Fun for the Little
Folks Delight for All. The Grsndest Most
Popular and Perfect Amusement Alliance on
Earth