Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-06-26
WorIl's-Ialr Notes.

The foolish of Wisconsin. which IL one
of the best fshing-grounds IN the Union,
are to be shown in n fine exhibit at the
Worlds Far. The State Commissioners
have appropriated $4,000 10 defray the ek-
pense Of preparation of the exhibit.
A cablegram from London says that the
original portrait of Pocahontas. painted
i'm 1872. has been secured for exhibition at
the Worlds Far. The portrait is owned
10y Eustace Neville Rolfe. Of Leachan
Hall, Norfolk. who IS descendant of John
Rolfe. whom Pocahontas married.
Chief Samuels. of the horticultural de-
partment. has already received donations
of plants and flowers for the Exposition
valued at more than $4,000. All prepare
tons for the care of tender plants have
been made. and large consignments are
expected soon from tropical countries.
The Worlds Fair authorities have de-
eided TO bear the expense OF transporta-
ton of such works of American artists
abroad "a may be offered for exhibition ~
the Exposition. and are accepted as ex-
hibits. This action was taken with view
of securing as complete and REPRESENTATIVE
collection as possible from American art
lists.
A miniature model of a typical western
farm, complete IN every detail, will be ex-
hiblted in the Washington State building
AZ the Worlds Fair. Among other ex-
hibits will be a collection of specimens Of
all the species of birds, fish. and animals
10 be found in the State. The interior OF
the building will be decorated IN large part
by the women OF the State.
Yacht clubs and yacht-owners both on
the lakes and seacoast are TO be invited to
L al ut (ftIaann h- thar heats
during the Worlds Fair. The invitations
are TO be official. and will be accompanied
by detailed information concerning the
depth of water IN the various canals, the
size of locks. etc. Ii is believed that seve-
raj hundred yachts will accept this invita-
ton.
George Wilson. secretary Of the Worlds
Fair Bureau OF Music. has returned from a
two months tour of Europe in the inter
ests of tho bureau. He visited leading mu-
sicians at London. Paris. Munich. Milan.
Genoa. Rome. Vienna, Prague. Dresden,
Brussels. and number of other places.
MIR. Wilson received assurances from musi-
cans in all these places or cordial co-ope-
ration at the Fair.
Exhibits from the Pacihc-Coast States
for the Worlds Fair will be charged only
half regular freight rates each way. The
Transcontinental Association has made q
decision recently to that effect. Full tarid
on the forward Journey and free return are
tke best terms thus far offered by the
other great traffic associations. Califo G
mas exhibits will be fruits largely, anr.
will not be returned. hence it was deemed
reasonable that q reduction should bd
made on the forward journey.
The Wisconsin World's-Fair Board has
decided TO exhibit ut the Exposition two
statues typifying the culture, energy, and
nrooress Of the women of the State. 1t
was the intention at first TO have only one
statue. but two designs were submitted
which are not only of superior excellence
mt of merit so nearly equal that no de-
cision between than could well be made.
Ii was. therefore. decided to make use OF
both. The designers are, respectively, Hiss
Miner, of Madison, aud Miss blears. OF
Oshkosh.
An exhibit showing the press resources
and accomplishments OF Michigan IL con-
femplated by the Worlds Fair Board OF
That State. and it is believed that the
Michigan Press Association will undertake
the preparation of it. 1t IL proposed "a
procure copies OF oil the papers published
in the State and bind them-the dailies IN
one volume, the weeklies In another, and
the monthlies in still another. 1t IS alst
proposed to have photographs OF many OF
the best known editors IN the State and. oil
newspaper-offices, equipments. etc.
Tie London Polytechnic has already
! booked more than 800 for the Worlds Fail
tour which it has undertaken to manage
| for English artisans, and the number i
being increased daily. These excursionists
will visit the Exposition and incidentally
see the sights OF New York, Philadelphia
ON q total expense, including transporta
ton both ways, OF about $i25. They viii
be comfortably lodged. while in Chicago
| in D. l.. 3loody's bible institute, and in
barracks on block Of ground belonging q
Marshall Field. the use Of which accom-
modations has been donated By the gen
| tlsuen named.