The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1892-02-12
THE WORLDS FAIR.
Delegation In Favor of an Appropri-
alton Of Hundred Thousand
Dollars.

Delegation In Favor of an Appropri-
alton of Hundred Thousand
Dollars.
ANNAPOLIS, Feb. 9.-This morn
ing Mayor Latrobe, j. Olney Norris,
David Hutzler, Frank Hambleton,
Frank Hoen, Joseph Baker, Geo.
William Smith, of Frederick coun-
ty, FL. II. Dashiell, of Somerset,
Frank r. Scott, of Cecil, and Jas.
Il. Perkins, of Prince Georges
county, members of the Worlds
Fair executive committee, appeared
before the finance committee in
reference to the bill which asks for
the appropriation of 800, 1000 to
represent the State at Chicago.
Mayor Lstrobe was the principal
speaker. In part he said: 81 am
aware that 100000 is a great
amount of money to ask for, but
when you consider what is going
to be done with it, the amount, l
am sure, will not appear so large.
Most of the States are putting up
buildings as they did at Philadel-
phia at the centennial. There has
been set aside for Maryland a most
admirable location, and we want to
put up a building which will credi-
tably represent our State. The
committee think that to reproduce
this State House would give the
State building that would not on
ly be credit to our people, but be
one that would attract universal at
tention. 1t has also been proposed
to have the Senate chamber to ap-
pear as it did when Washington re-
signed his commission. In addi-
ton we would like to present to the
public tableau composed of wax
figures representing this scene. 1t
has deemed advisable that we have
a map which would show the rivers,
railroads, county roads, quality of
soil and all the resources of the
State by counties; also to publish a
book containing information rela-
tive to soil, products and general
advantages Of the State. This we
propose to distribute to the visitors.
All of this will cost money and l
think when it has been fully con-
sidered you will see that the amount
asked for is not SO large"
Senator Hayes asked what esti-
mates could be furnished of these
proposals. Mayor Latrobe said the
house would cost $50, 200, map and
book $25, 900, lights for house for
six months %, 400, and the wax
figure scene $1,000. Besides these
expenditures the house will have to
be furnished and q certain amount
must be available to assist exhibit
tors. Moreover, freight bills and
many other things will have to be
met.
Mr.. David Hutzler presented a
drawing representing the State
House, and explained the plans of
its arrangements. The dome is to
be of glass, representing Maryland's
colors. This will be lighted by
electricity. If the amount asked
for is cut down, it will not be suffi-
cient to make a creditable display.
Mr.. Hoen described the proposed
map.
Senator Hubner said estate
pride is a good thing, but 100000
is a large sum of money to ask for.
Do you not think $4,000 will
enable you to make creditable
display
Mr.. Hutzler said: "That amount
would not. If the appropriation is
small it will be wasted. For in
stance, if we put up small frame
structure without attractions peO-
pie would walk by, and Maryland
would probably never be known on
the grounds. We want all the dis
play possible. Advertising pays,
and am positive that the State of
Maryland will be repaid ten-fold by
the outlay of this money"
Messrs. Dashiell, Perkins, Scott
and Baker each gave their views on
the subject and stated that the peo-
pie of their counties were heartily
in favor of creditable showing.
Mr.. Norris. in conclusion, said the
committee had no axe to grind, but
only asked the Legislature to make
an appropriation which will enable
the State to make proper showing.
In addition to the above named
gentlemen there were present Mess.
Frank Mayer, Harry F. Tur-
ner, Postmaster johnson and many
Others. The committee will furn-
ish the finance committee with
further estimates and drawings.
The committee visited the Governor