The Yellowstone journal. [volume] (Miles City, Mont.) 1893-1901, 1893-03-25
Saturday. March -. 1893.
OUR WORLDS FAIR LETTER.

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1t was the last day for % cent admission
to the park. Although a light snow was
falling in the early morning. which made
the streets at jackson park disagreeable
and muddy to pedestrians. Thousands
OF visitors took advantage of the last
xheap admission To see the exposition
ground and view the magnificent flower
display. The plants we're ranged arts
tically in the large horticultural dome
and in green houses. There are 5000
specimens of Persian violets in luxurious
bloom. Hyacinths. narcissuses and
some other Dutch bulb are in bloom.
Probably the greatest curiosity of all in
the procession of unique and imperial
plants is the "Spanish fowl flower" This
is a very rare plant. having first been
brought from Brazi. in1s29. The one at
the park blossomel yesterday for the
first time.
Chief Allan SAYS American exhibitors
must hurry. While many exhibits are
ON the floor and many pavillions are be
ing erected in every section of the great
manufacturers building. there is still
much to accomplish. To have the ex-
hibits all IN place by May LIST. will re-
quire the cooperation of all who have Sc
cured space. and Chief Allan has sent
word to the exhibitors that are not
ready that they are expected to take
possession at once of the space assigned
them. and proceed without delay with
the erection of platforms and enclosures
for the immediate installation of their
exhibits. There are forty six acres of
hoor space to be filed in this building.
The gigantic task can readily be accom-
plishei provided exhibits are not held
back until the last moment. The com
missioners from every state should see
that the eXeibits from their state are in
place N time. or they will suffer by com-
garrison with competitors broad. as al
most every foreign exhibit is on the
ground or en- route thereto.
A large panorama of San Francisco is
to be exhibited in the California build
n.y.. 1t is twenty-seyen feet in diameter.
'eighty-four feet in circumference and
five feet six inches in height. 1t will be
sunk to a depth of two feet below the
O surface 81 that visitors will obtain
"a clear view Of the miniature city. In
constructing this circular portrait of San
Francisco every detail has beer carefully
carried out. The blocks and streets are
drawn upon a scale which preserves
their identity. each block being one foot
square. and between them the streets
are two inches wide. \ painted canvass
around the sides gives il "A perspectiveof
about % miles Of surrounding country.
1t will be a gorgeous spectacle when
completed.
The thirsty visitor need not search far
for something TO drink next summer
Every few yards a slot will present its
self inviting the sight seer TO drop "A
penny in exchange for distilled water.
Those who do not care for water will
lind pretty chocolate payiIlions at every
turn where they can rest and sip this
delightful beverage among the palms
and orange trees. One of these f~anciful
little payillions is built near the lake at
the south end Of the liberal art building,
and is two stories high. II is finely
finished in staff and stucco and will be
80 cool looking and dainty that it will
entice many ~promenaders along the hot
sands in front to partake of its shade and
soothing beverage. which will only cost
= nickle a glass.
The Aspen silver queen. To represent
the mining camp of Aspen. Colorado. at
the exposition is finished and will be in
Chicago in flew days. The silver queen
Will be a most elaborate representation
Of Colorado's mining exhibit. Ii cost
nearly $4,000 and was contributed To
b exposition by the mine-owners at
Aspen. 1t is an ideal ten foot figure
seated in a chariot and wears a brilliant
crown made of ores. On the corners of
the pedestal in front Of the chariot are
cupids -four feet high. n pouring from
. horn OF plenty silver dollars and the
other a stream Of gold dollars. This
will be a magnificent sight and truly
represents Colorado's rich mining inter
oots.
One OF the quaint and artistic build
ings OF jackson park next summer will
be b one constructed for the East In
dian Empire. 1t will be unlike any
building surrounding its location. Every
feature Of its construction is oriental.
The building will be GOxs0 feet. \
lofty gateway painted in a rich oriental
style viii constitute the main entrance.
In this structure will be shown several
20 ter7al 'ynar1 worth CT teas.
Indian carpets, gold and silver vessels.
brass and copper utensils and antique