Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1893-05-24
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CmoAao. May u.-[ Editor JouR-
 NAL MINER l-I wish We could divide
 with Arizona the vast amount of
 rain that has fallen since my arrival
 in the White City. l am sure Chis
 cage would be only too happy to
 have a few days of bright sunshine,
 The dampneSs has delayed work,
 both on and of of the grounds. It
 Is expected that by June all of the
 buildings will be completed and ex-
 hiblts Tn their places. have visited
 the fair grounds almost daily, and
 yet have seen scarcely anything.
 The Administration building with
 its bright gilded dome can never be
 lost to sight, no matter which way
 you turn. walked through the
 Manufacturers building, finding
 the display of Arizona petriied
 wood in section ., aud our old
 friend, Col. F. C. Hatch, at his post,
 ready to give attention to all inqui-
 ries. The State buildings are grand,
 as Tar as l have seen them, and
 even our own, in conjunction with
 the other two Territories, comes in
 Tor share of praise. feel that I
 must make a daily visit and enquire Tor mall matter; also, sit for few minutes on the broad piazza, east ing my eyes over at the old Florida Fort, which is directly opposite, and fenced m as it were, with beautiful palms. l feel that l belong right here, where all Arizonans can regis ter and feel at home. The Woman's building is one of the largest and finest, and the ladies may justly feel proud of the result of their great labors. The exhibits are fast being placed m position, and already the gallery of honor has many fine paintings on its walls. The Assem- bly, hall is intended for congresses. concerts, lectures, etc. Miss E. F.. l Blake, of Prescott, has had life l sized crayon portrait taken of Mrs. l Geo. F. Coates, of Phenix, which i has been accpeted by the jury of | artists, and will be hung Tn the hall. l The wild flowers of northern Ari- zona, painted in water-colors by l Mrs. Pierce Travis of Whipple Bar racks, Mrs. :. F. Behan. Miss F. E. | Blake and Misses Jean Snider. of | Prescott, and Miss NJ. E. Riordan, of Flagstaff, and which were ciassi- fled by Mrs, T. W. Otis and her are accepted and can be found in the library at Woman's building. They are beautifully bound Tn crimson leather, gilt edg- ed and lined with white silk. IL Is a handsome volume. The photo graphs taken by Mrs. Jerry Millav, handsomely bound in leather, are also placed in the Woman's library. These exhibits are accepted. This vork.is rapidly being accomplished. and l shall soon hear from articles more recently entered. The cravon portrait of the late General George Crook, U. $. A., by Miss Blake, also l painting of the old gubernatorial og house, by same artist, will soon De hung on the walls of our Terri orial building, together with paint ngs by Miss Lowell, with other Idornments. A fine lithographic lisplay is also here, by Mrs. Jerry iIillay, Erwin Baer, E. NJ. Jen- Iings and Lieut.. Dentler. While talking over the grounds, one con tantly meets old friends, and We all eel ''it good to be here" The But ars, by invitation of ex-Goyernor Title and wife, sailed on the lagoon l boat propelled by electricity. is simply fairy land, and one can nagine themselves in any country hey wish most to visit. For the oung, as we'll as for people of ma lre years, 1t is an education, and -ip to the Columbian Exposition lould be indulged in by every one. am sure, by the number of new otels erected, that accommoda Cns will be easy to obtain. and a early every private house Is open l for friends and strangers, and { indness is extended to all. 2
 Mas. T. J. BUTLER. C