The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1893-07-06

AmposSiUlS TO give In detail all the
various objects of interest, but there
were few exhibits that impressed
me particularly.
Among these were miniature
ships OF every kind and description,
and very elegant vehicles, from an
exquisite, white hearse to tiny phae-
tons. This building is conspicuous
at a great distance from it's size, and
different appearance; while all the
other of the largest buildings are
imitation of white marble, the Trans
portation, alone, is painted a very
dark red, with light green trimmings.
The Mining building is quite in
teresting,and in one portion may be
seen the figure of a man, with min
ing implements, in the process Of
unearthing vast amount of coal.
Rows upon rows, ct minerals and
their different varieties form the
main attraction.
The Government building is one
part OF the Fair in which a great
deal of time could be we'll spent.
1t was constant surprise, and
was very instructive.
In one department are figures
representing Eskimo families,
mounted on do7kcys, and surround
ed on all sides, by the curious arti-
cles made by this strange nation,
which makes so perfect a picture,
that you almost imagine you. have
suddenly appeared before a small
Eskimo settlement.
Another part is devoted to birds,
this is large department and COM
prises birds belonging to all coun>
tries carefully arrange and Labelled.
1t perhaps required weeks of
steady work to stuff and arrange
the large collection shown.
In the rear portion of this building
are figures representing mounted
officers OF various rank, and presents
quite a warlike aspect. In the
hand OF the commander is an open
letter, but, as the exhibit is upon "a
slightly raised platform, it is neces-
sary to step upon, it in order to read
its contents.
Having naturally very decided
curiosity in everything connected
with the late impleasantness, I
watched with considerable interest,
one o. our party, who stepped light
ly upon the platform and began to
read the letter. Before entirely
gaining all the information she de-
sired a man approached her and
said, "Lady, don't stand there"
Replying that she was naturally
obliging, she withdrew, much 20 our
amusement, but my curiosity re-
NAMED unappeased.
Perhaps the most interesting por-
ton is that designated, The Dead
Letter Office.
1t contains the original envelopes
on which is the incorrect and some-
times ridiculous, addresses, of the
writer, together with the proper
destination, which is at last found
by the help of the post office author
tiles.
Hundreds of these envelopes are
arranged in a large glass case, and
it seems wonderful THAT they are
ever delivered after comparing the
written address, With the correct
one stamped upon it, and reflects a
great deal of credit ON these author
tiles.
There is also large collection of
articles, that failed to find owners,
and have been sent to the Fair as
curiosities. These are quite varied,
and sometimes ridiculous, among
them, was large snake intended to
reach its destination, alive. If this
building was not so interesting tor
other reasons, it would necessarily,
attract great many people, for here
it is, that you find the Worlds Fair
Post Office. 1t is about three times
the size of tie one in our little city
and people are constantly fiocking
to and fro, mailing and receiving
the all important letters, that form
50 large a portion of human veal
and woe.
The woman's building is certainly
deaerVing of great praise, though
there are not many more men within
than may be found women, in Ma
chinery Hall, and the few that are
present, are always accompanied by
some feminine relative or friend"
who seems inteu: on showing them
the pretty things" i'll spite OF their
plainly shown discomfort.
Large glass cases may be seen dis
playing lovely work, that is dear to
woman's heart, as it is detrimen tai
to her eyes. Beautiful drawn work
of every description, handkerchiefs
composed of exquisite lace, and
made entirely by hand and many
other pretty little articles.
Glass cases are filled with figures
beautifully dressed in the various