Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1893-06-29
THEBIG FAIR.
WORLDS FAIR GROUND.
CHICAGO, JUNE "a, 1888.
tFrom our Special oorrespondent.) J


We are glad to announce that Gen.
Davis has been made general-in-chie:
of all forces, and fIom now on we may
look for speedy completion OF all un-
finished work.
The weather has been rather hot for
sight seeing but still those who are in
terested, do not seem to mind the heat
very much. Ample preparations have
been made to treat those who may be
prostrsted by the heat, or otherwise
disabled, so don't worry yourself sick,
thinking, what shall 1 do, If l become
ill.," The hospitals within the grounds
were established frat, with that object
in view, and second, as an exhibit of
the manner and modes of treatment,
now in every day practice.
The Lone Star State did not make
such fuss over the opening Of her
building as has been the wont of some
of her neighbors, and yet everybody is
made welcome who gathers under the
shadow Of her hospitable roof. You
can't fail to become interested in some
of the paintings which adorn the walls,
and q few ofthem are from the brushes
Of those who have gained renown
among the studious of other countries.
The musical features last week were
Of extraordinary merit. The soloists
who sang the principal parts have long
been recognized as true artists, and
when combined with chorus of 900
voices. assisted by picked and we'll
trained orchestral accompaniment of
$50 instruments, under the able lead
ership of Theodore Thomas and VIM.
E. Tomlins, the effect can scarcely be
told in words. 1t is certain that music
is one of the drawing cards of the fair,
and the popular concerts given by
the different bands, are becoming
more popular every day.
1t will pay anyone interested to take
few minutes time and see the instan-
taneous Photographic work done by
Mr.. Arnold. Those who sit for their
pictures for Photographic passes, are
numbered like criminals, and their
pictures are taken, number and all;
this is for Identification. You are no
sooner seated in the chair, and that
"derned machine" as Salem Scudder
says "a pointed at you than the opera
tor saysy"Who's nextn and off you go.
The faces Of those photographed are q
study, for about the time you get your
sweetest smile on, you are told to go.
The popularity of the movement In
Illuminating the grounds on Tuesdays,
Thursdays and Saturdays has been
demonstrated and from this time on
every night will be popular one in
stead of tri-weekly. That's right, let
the people get all the good they can out
of it.
If the statue of John Marshal in Cali
fornia's beautiful home which was
dedicated last week could speak I won
der what 1t would say of the rapid rise
and progress Of the golden state since
he first discovered the yellow metal
forty odd years ago. 1t does not. re.
quire one to look long or far to see
that something besides gold will grow
and can be raised there. In keeping
with the very early days, Californis
has builded her home in the architec.
ture of that period, and the building is
an exhibit In itself, showing the style
of the old Spanish missions found all
through that country. Gov. Markham
and many others of his sons and
daughters OF the state near the setting
sun were on hand and lavish in theil
welcome and hospitality, and wines
and fruits from this golden state were
! free as the air we breathe.