The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1893-06-16
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1t is reported that Count Tolstoi in
tends to visit the Worlds Fair and bring
over with him party Of young Russian
mobiles, who are to investigate American
agricultural methods and the systems OF
irrigation in use in the West,
A number OF foreign commissioners
who, when dissatisfied with the awards
plan, withdrew their exhibits from COM
petition have announced they have re-
stored them as the result OF the settle
ment of the much-discussed question.
Henry G, Ives, head of the art depart
ment of the Worlds Fair, has had a
cloth placed over Anderson's picture OF
"Woman Taken in Adultery" which
the committee had refused permission to
exhibit, but which the French exhibitors
gave representation to in their collection
Of pictures.
Herr Wermith, the Imperial German
Commissioner, said the other day, refer
ring to the report in late dispatches that
Emperor William had finally decided to
come to the fair, that he had no official
advice to that effect, but would not be
surprised If it came to pass, as the En-
peror was q great traveller and had taken
a deep interest in the fair.
The formal opening Of the electricity
building, which has been SO long de-
ferred, took place one night last week
The feature of the display was the un-
yelling and lighting Of the big Edison
tower erected by the General Electric
Company. This shaft is situated in the
exact center OF the building, and repre-
sents the highest achievement OF the in
candescent lamp. 1t extends into the
grand arch formed by the intersection OF
the nave and transept, reaching height
OF about 100 feet. The methods used in
construction have resulted in showing a
perfect column as though the entire shaft
were hewn from one massive block OF
stone. 1t springs from the roof OF col
onnade surrounding the base, and the
entire interior is strewn with thousands
of ineandescent lamps as many hued as
the Western sunset. The coors are ar
ranged by mechanical methods, capable
of being flashed in harmony with the
strains Of music. The column is crowned
with a well-proportioned replica Of an
Edison incandesCent lamp, formed from
multitude Of pieces Of prismatic crys-
tails. Upward of $4,000 Of these beauti-
ful jewels are strung on a frame, and are
all lighted from the interior by alarge
number Of incandescent lamps. The ef-
feet produced is marvellous, and can only
be appreciated when seen.
Montana's famous solid silver statue
of Justice was unveiled in tile mines
and mining building the other day. 1t
is the statue for which the actress, Ada
Rehan, stood as a model, and by SO do
ing created much contention among her
sisters Of the profession. The unveiling
of the statue was the event OF the day
at the White City, and the great build
ing in which the statue stands was
thronged with people eager to see the
magnificent work Of art. While the
crowd was assembling, the Cincinnati
band played national airs. The open
ing address was by Major Martin Nc
Ginnis OF Montana, who spoke in glow
ing terms Of the brilliant future before
that State, Of her untold wealth, OF the
enterprise OF her citizens and her won
derful natural resources. When he fin
ished, Mrs. Richards of Montana
stepped forward, and, taking up small
silken cord, gave it gentle pull, and
the Stars and Stripes which EMBODIED
the silver image OF Justice" fell away
and exposed the statue for the first time
to public gaze. The crowd gave vent to
wild cheers, while the band PLAYED
America" When the applause died
away, Hon. l. NJ. Quinn, editor Of the
Butte Miner, made the closing address.
He spoke Of the statue as work Of art,
of how it came to be made, and how it
represented the wealth, enterprise and
artistic taste OF the citizens Of that
State. AT the close Of the exercises
the Montana Commissioners entertained
their friends and a large number Of ex-
position officials and the representatives
Of foreign nations at luncheon.
June closed the first month of the
Although the weather and
the general impression that the fair is
not finished have affected tho attend
ance, the average has not been as high
as the governing officers Of the fair ex-
pected before President Cleveland
pressed the button May /. There is no
denying that the treasury department
Of the fair is pressed for money, all
though the banks, which are represented
in the local corporation, stand ready to
advance money at any time to tide the
over; but money is owing to
the contractors and employees, and the
former find much difficulty in getting
quick and full payment Of their claims.
Treasurer Zeeberger is compelled to
resort, to all kinds Of excuses for putting
the contractors off, but some have been
waiting two months after the contracts
have been completed and their vouchers
passed. There will be a severe policy Of
in all departments Of the
fair beginning next month. The dis
chargeof 2,000employes is contemplated,
and even Major Handy, who deals with