Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-05-06
THE WORK TO BEGIN.
MORE APPOINTMENTS TO THE AUxIL-
ARY eOARD OF THE WORLDS FAIR.
The Virginia Managers to Meet ut koa-
noke to Start Operntions-An Excel
lent Site at Chicago.

IL ~ no longer qucseion Va N''f
whether or not Virginia will be well repre-
sented at the Worlds Fair, rs those con-
nected with the association in this State
are pushing ahead in all sections.
Tbs Board of Managers will meet az
next Thursday and the matter OF
out tho work to be done on the
grounds will begin. Much devolves upon
the operations of this body, as they VIII
award contracts for buildings. supplies. &c.
IL Is an assured fact that the best OF the
exhibits at the State Exposition TO be held
this fall will be taken TO Chicago. and IN
conjunction with the hundreds OF spe-
caliy-arranged displays 1t will make up
whole which will reflect great credit upon
the Old Dominion.
APPOINTMENTS By THE GOVERNOR.
Tho Governor yesterday made thirty
two additional appointments to the auxll.
iary of the Worlds Fair Board, most OF
them being from the Tenth District.
though q few vacancies were filed from
the Seventh and First districts. The
nevly-chosen members are:
FIRST DISTRICT.
King and Queen Couniy-Hon. James 3. Jones,
Brighton posl-ofice. Aiss NJ Lou Fleet, ST. ste
phers pOst-otfice.
Gloucester County-Mrs. Judge WilliamiB. Tall
lialerro, Gloucester Courthouse.
Mathews County-Dr. l.. $. Foster. Mathews
Courthouse.
Hiddiessx county-Mr. W. W. Woodward. sa-
Caroline county-ar. C. II. Pierson, Summit
post-Once.
Freioricksburg-Mrs j. y. Barney.
SEVENTH DISTRICT.
Frederick County-Clarke H. Purcell, Wlnches-
ter posi-ofice; Miss Is. NJ. Carter, stephens City
post-odtce.
Page County-Judge 4. J. Brand. Luray post
onlce Miss l. Is. Borst, Luray post-onice.
TENTH DISTRICT.
Allegheny County-Captain A A. McAllister,
Coying,on postofico; Mrs. X. L. Parrish, Gov
ington pOst-OfIice.
Bath County~wriIam VI. McAnister, Warm
Springs pOst-of1lce; Mrs. p. l.. larbrough, Mill
b0rO pOsi-oilice.
Highland Countv-J. G. Matheny, Mrs. L. II.
Stephenson. Monterey.
staunton-Joseph b. Woodward, Mrs. II. n.
kcIlhaney.
Augusta Couniy-Hon. @. W. Koiner. Fishers
vile pOst-Ofiice; Mrs. M. t. Cilkeson, Folly NILS
Iost-oflce
Buena vista-Captaln c. F. Jordan.
Rockbndge-Hon. W. B. +. Leech, Rapp's
Nills pOst-Ofiice; Mrs. ". a. Anderson, Le1ing-
ton.
amherst County-Nrs Beverley Harrison, Am
herst Courthouse.
Nelson County-Hudson Martin. Fabersville
post.ofice; Mrs. Rose holsley, Loyingston post
O1ice.
Fluvana County-Captain W. II. Holman,
Bremo Blum post-ofice, Mrs. W. b. Petit, Pal
myra pOei-Oflcc.
Rockingham County-john r. Williams, Slate
Quaries poct-Once; Mrs. General L. NJ. Logan,
n0Hardsyille pOst-Otilce.
Botetourt Gounty-Maj)r James Mcdowell,
Fincastle post-once; Mas. W. X. Beale, bu-
chanan pOst-OiIico.
WANTS ALL TO ATTEND.
The Governor is very anxious that all the
county and city represe entatlves shall attend tho
convention at Roanoke next Thursday. In
speaking with a DISPATCH man, his k1cellency
said that he hoped tnose sppontees would no.
wait for their commissions, but would consider
the simple newspaper announcement or hotlnca-
tion by the secretary of tho Board OF Managers
All that is necessary, and that they would be
present when the Board OF Managers assemble
at Roanoke.
Colonel A. s. Buford. president OF the
Board of Managers. and five other men,
bers of that BODY, who went on 70 Chicago
several days ago 10 look at the lot set aside
for Virginia. have returned, and they arc
emlnently satisfied with the space upon
which the old Commonwealth is 10 show
her resources.
OBJECT CT THEIR VISIT.
The Eirginians visited Chicago for the purpose
OF conferriDg with the chiefs OF the various de-
partments and obtaining such Information as
they thought would be useful in guiding the peO-
pie OF the Old Dominion IN their collection OF
material for the great exposition next year.
They we're amazed al the progress already made
on some Of tho buildings. Five thousand work
men are employed night and day Ia Fastening
the completion OF the many structures for the
fair
Colonel Buford. in conversation with repre-
sentative oi he DISPATCH upon his reteurn stated
tnat they were very cordially received and greatly
aided by tho officers OF the exposition. Mr.
Bryan, chief OF the Department Of Foreign
states, paid them especial attention, as did also
or. Dickerson, Of Texas. The latters mother
was a resident Of Hanover county. Mr.. Foarna,
cnief OF tho Agricultural Department, was also
very courteous. His family were former resi-
dents Of Pittsylvania. Tho Colonel was eur
prised 90 find that fully two thirds ot the people
connected with the exposition we're elthe: for-
mer residents Of this state, married Nirg.nians,
Or were IN sOus way closely connected with the
old Dominion.
GOOD lot FOR vrRGINIA.
ave found that quite an eligible lot Of conve-
nient size had been reserved FOR Virginia said
Go onel Bnf0rd. 1t is fayOrahly situated, with
a go1d frontage and large avenue adjoining
the art-buiding, and IN immediate proximity
/, the one TO DO erected by Pennsylvania AM
nsar those OF West Virginia aud North Carolina.
Ou- Board OF Managers have been considering
the pfaciicability Of having reproduction In
model OF the Mt Vernon building
win as much size as we could anord.
Tats il 10 be used as a rendezvous for Virginia
people, and Is tO have IN annex snricient 70 ac-
COmmOdate such limited exhibits a. are allowed
10 be placed la tho State buildings, such as his
forlc memorials, Souvenirs OF the past, arr pro-
dgctions etc, Our idea was very thoroughly and
cordially responded 20 by the intelligent men
connected with the CHIEF departments of tue
exposition, and We were encouraged 10 pursue IL
II practicable with our resources
I'VE learned that it was important ana neces-
sary indeed that our people who wish 10 make
exhibits should get them together durlng the
summer and tall Of tins year, and We advise
their aggregation at some central point, so thht
they may DO transported as eaflyas February or
March OF next year. By ;hls plan their arrange
ment could be bxed In good time and In proper
adjustment 10 tho whole plan.
MAY ATTEND OUR MEETING.
Colonel Buford said that Sir. Hirst, who is in
charge Of tho Bureau Of Installation, assured
them that ample provisions of space would 10
made for Virginia. one or two Oh the prominent
aud active managers pronisel, IL pOssioie' 10
visit this State ABOUT the 10th OF this month TO
attend the meeting OF the Board OF Manager 5
ana Auxiliary Board which viii be held In R)a-
noke on the lHtb. Their presence IN virginia
wOnld accomplish valuable missionary work.
"ln few days" SAID Colonel bliord. - some
of our Virginia architects will probably visit the
dt. Vernon building IN order e. ascertain its d.
mensiOns and the various features OF its con-
structon, aud to learn tho cost oi Duplicating II.
We do not toem II possible, Win the ineasre
appropriation made by the state 10 be able to
accomplish this plan and carry out all the
others, out we hope 70 Incorporate a movement
by which a special Mt. Vernon fund may DC
raised.
"In connection with the preparations for the
State exposition this fall" saii the Colohei IN
concluding, "ws hope that very large contri-
button Of material will be made by counties,
cities. individuals, AMI corporations, which VIII
be sent here IN October. After the close OF our
exposition II win be stored and preserved, and
suitable portions OF It selected and prepared Tor
transportation to Chicsgoin b, early part OF the
ensuing year By this means the Board oi
Managers may cooperate with tho state 30
ciety.'
Colonel Buford has gone TO Memphis on a busi-
ness trip. He will return next Monday and 70
10 Roanoke Tuesday or Wednesday.
Captain Morton, secretary OF the board has
been hard at work here for the last day or tive
att,nding 70 his correspondence aud otner mat
ters connected with the fair, and left for staun-
ton last night.