The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1892-06-11

1 W44A0s8 RAAH NOTES. &
sIhe eighth and greatest wondeI
of the work, I, y what The Worlda
Falr buildings and grounds, even 81
tnear present incomplste copdition,
are pronounced by Msjor Woods,
executive Commissions Of the
connecticut Worlds Fair Board.
| A dispatch from Christians says
that subscriptions are being solicited
towards defraying the cost ,ofbufld.
ing and manning the Viking ship,
which it is proposed to send TO the
Worlds Fair. It is the intention 10
man the ship with the ablegt
Norwegian sailors pfocurable and 20
navigate it across the Atlantic. al
though the attempt Ii regarded ss 1
very hazardous one. When the shin
is on exhibition al. Chicago, along
side the caravels Of Columbus. It e
thought the Norwegian flag, float
ing from masthead, will bear witness
to the intrepidity Of Morse seamen.
both in olden days and at present,
Those having the enterprise in
charge will. publish two pamphlets,
one on the Viking ship and the other
on the discoveries of Left Ericsson.
The women Chelsea, Mass, will
contribute q fine stained glass
window to the Woman's bpilding at
the Worlds Fair.
More than 81 900 worth of granite
and other building material has been
donated for the Maine Worlds Fair
building. Cash to the amount of
$4,000 will be expended upon the
structure, 10000 coming out Of the
states appropriation and $5, 900 being
raised by subscription. Monson slate
will cover the roof, which a Maine
newspaper declares will be the 'shand-
soonest in Chicago" Leading up to
the building will be broad granite
steps, each one being a solid block
twenty-seven feet long aud six feet
wide.
ALI material for the Maryland
building will be taken to Chicago
free of cost by the Baltimore &Ohio
railway. Many Maryland firms have
offered to contribute towards the
decoration ofthe building.
The press association at Mississippi,
at its recent annual eonyenti0r,
decided. TO eo.OperAte heartily with
the Women's Columbian organize
ton in its efforts TO raise q fund for
the states representation at the
Exposition.
The collection of Worlds Fair
exhibits in Montana is facilitated by
the Northern Pacific and Great
Northern railroads having generous
ly agreed to carry them free between
local points. -
In lighting the Worlds Fair, 92,-
622 ipcandescent lamps, Of 16-candle
power each will be used, according
to present estimates. The contract
for furnishing and maintaining these
lights has just been let TO George
Washington e, ,Jr., for $685., 900. This
Is more than $500, 900 less than the
Edison Thompson Houston electrical
combine, or trust, first asked TOR the.
work. This immense saving was
effected by rejecting the bids and
readvertising. Mr.. Westinghouse is
required to file a bond for 81 200, 900
by June 10 to guarantee the faithful
execution of his contract. In addition
to the lncandescent lamps, about
5000 arc lights of 1000 candle
power each will be used. The con-
tract for these was let some time ago
at $40 per lamp.
The old whaling bark. Progress,
which New Bedford, Mass, will
exhibit at the Fair, will begin her
journey to Chicago sometime in
June, it is announced. She has been
fully rugged and spared. Her water
line has been painted brick red, aud
her deckhoure, boathouse and davis
white. The cabin aud staterooms
have been grained in oak and carpets
have been laid IN ctbem. 10 the
salooa vail he exhibited 6to3lection
OF articles used .ssd obtained by