St. Landry democrat., 1893-07-01
Our Chicago Letter.

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MINIsTRArIoN BUILDING,- WonIDs FAIR
GROUNDS, June &c, 1893
Chief Justice Fuller has, as you al
ready know, declared that we shall have
a Sunday fair, it we want it. A great
many church people are up i'll arms over
the decision and agrcat many others are
rejoicing. The deed is done, and its ef-
feet must come with time.
The weather last week was inclined to
be rather warm, and q few cases OF pros
tration were reported, but the provision
made to take care of those overcome by
the heat is ample, and the hospital ar
rangcments are simply perfect. 'Iwould
be well, however, for women to carry
with them light ovcrshoes, in case OF
rain, and take things quietly when it is
very hot, as much time can be saved
thereby and expense also.
West Virginia had reason to be proud
of her new home, the opening OF which
took place last week, General st. CLAIR
receiving the keys and bidding everyone
welcome, in the absence of Governor
McCorkle. Those broad porches and
spacious rooms are symbOlical OF the
sunny south, and its open hearted hos
pltable people.
Over in transportation building one
may see the gorgeous saddle and brldic'
trimmed in gold and silver, and the
saddle cloth of scarlet, belonging to the
su!ta of Turkey, and the curious open
END carriage or wagon, used IN that
country, with seats arranged lengthwlse,
and the whole covered with curtains,
with il pair of oxen decked out with
fringe on their horns and body, and
driven with d scarlet cord for reins, as a
means OF motive power, attracts great
deal of attention.
Watch the machinery move-and 'tls
punderous machinery, toO-ovcr in the
mining building, and then stop and con
slider the power of compressed air, which
is the means employed to make the
Wheele turn in that building. This
same air is afterWard used as Il medium
TO ventilate and cool the atmosphere
therein.
The musical feasts prepared for the
people, both on the plazas where popular
concerts alc held, and in the music halls
where OratorloS are sung, are worthy OF
special mention, and those who listened
-
tblrsting for more. The singing socie-
cites from many cities, covered them
selves with glory in the rendition OF sew
eral works of the masters, and it Is al
most unnecessary to speak except IN
terms OF praise, of the work done In
festival hall, under the skillful hand of
Professors Thomas and Iomlins. The
SolOlsts were excellent, and the chorus
OF 900 voices, combined with 15O iu-
struments, even surprised many who
are accustomed to such musical treats.
Almost before we were aware of it,
the Lone Star state had opened her
doors, and bid us welcome, without any
fuss Or noise. They are very proud of
the many works oi art which adorn its
walls, because they represent the handi-
work of native Texans, one of whom. at
least, has gained renown for bis excel
lent brusl work as stranger in for
eign land.
Hereafter every night will be a popu-
lar one, instead Of tri-wcekly, and illu-
limitations and electric lights will shed
their ct1ulgent rays seven times each
week. This is step in the right direc-
ton.
Maypr Harrison unveiled the B,arney
Stone, surrounded by many pretty Irish
maldens, within the Irish village last
Week. lhe privilege is given to kiss
this fiimous stone, if you will submit to
being leEdown the well head first.
The sublime and ridiculous meet in
Midway. Alongside the Turkish Mos
que, where its people repair to pray, and
cry aloud from it's balconies, "Allah Mo-
hammed is our God" may be seen a
small thatched cottage with signs pas-
tered all over it proclaiming the sale of
"ice cream" "soda water" and "lemon-
ade."