Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-06-16
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90. The programme for the occasion is
ger incomplete, but Gov. MacCOrkle
- promised TO be present and will
probably address the people. A num-
Der OF his staff and all OF the West Vir-
ginla Worlds Fair Commissioners will
also be present
The State building has been open TO
the public for some time and is exciting
q great deal of favorable comment.
The visitors seem 70 DO principally
plaased with the interior furnishings
in the native woods They also exam
Inc with interest the old relicsin Assem-
bly, Hall.
There is one attempt at decoration in
Assembly Hall which seems strangely
out of place. It is q painting Of the
State shield turned out by a Chicago
firm for six dollars. The conception
was all right but the execution could
hardly be called iaultless. The Com
mission is thoroughly
ASHAMED OF TIE PRODUCTION,
and after a few more comments are
made upon it will probably have it re-
moved.
The other paintings in the room do
credit 20 the State. In the northeast
corner, just over the shield is quiet
summer scene with flock OF sheep in
the immediate foreground The artist
is Miss Emma White, of MOrgantOwn.
On an easle 20 the left is the "Siege
of Fort Henry" the last battle Of the
Revolution. Farther 10 the left on the
west wall is a picture Of Betty Zane re-
eeiving the power that saved Fort
Henry and ended the Revolution.
Below it is the saw used In the con
structiOn of Fort Henry, where Wheel
ing now stands, In the year OF l716. 10
now belongs 20 the museum 10 the West
Virginia University.
AT either side Of the staircase lead 70
Assembly Hall hangs
AN EXQUISITE PAINTING
by Lilly 1. jackson. One is entitled
"Anticipation,n and represents two
shaggy dogs with bright, expectant
looks on their faces. On the opposite
side Of the landing is painting Of Blen-
nerhassett Island. The impression
made upon the behOlder is one OF rest
and Quletness, aud without taking into
consideration the beautiful cOloring, II
Is safe to say that the work of art would
attract attention anywhere for those
attributes.
prom Wheeling 10 Bellaire" is the
title Of a small painting hung over the
stairway. 1t is only noticed upon the
descent.
A china tea-set sent here by the
Chelsea China Company Of New Cum
berland, was placed In the ladies' par
Tor this morning. IL consisted of but
three pieces, the coffee, creamer, and
bowl for sugar. The only other eXhi5i-
ton Of pottery In the room Is that
which decorates the mantel. II was
Rted ~ the Ohio Valley Company
heel g
With I'd exception Of the agricultu-
raj display West Virginia's exhibits are
ALL IN PLACE,
Mr.. w. 3. Morgan, Of MartinsburR, Is
in charge OF 10, and hopes TO have il
completed by the 18th. The delay was
due to the failure OF the
contractor to erect the booth
at the time agreed upon. There is
much greater variety to West Virginia's
agricultural exhibit than 70 the MAORI
" Of the State exhibits ia the building,
, inasmuch it consists OF OF wool, tabaccO
and grain, where the others show only
grain. Later In the season, pumpkins
and melons will be added TO the display.
The State makes no dairy exhibit.
West Virginia's forestry exhibit Is
said 70 be the finest In the building.
Several private firms assist the State In
making the display.
West Virginia has
NO HORTICULTURAL DISPLAY
At present. but If the fruits Of this year
prove 20 be as fine as lis now expected
the State will be represented by ,
genealogical display.
But II is 10 the mines and mining
building that West Virginia has made
its greatest effort, and IL Is one that is
being appreciated by the general pub
lie. President Marmet, of the Marmet
Coal Co., az Putnam county, called at
the building on Thursday, aud was
much pleased with the display. He
said that his only regret was that he did |
not have q block Of his coal in IL. Gen |
eral Manager Thayer, Of the Dlmmack !
Coal and Coke Co., In the New River /
district; Col. Woodford, of Weston; DR.. |
A. II. Kunsl, Vice President of the |
West Virginia and Pittsburg railroad; !
Mr.. John s. Camden and II. r. Camden, /
Esq, Of Parkersburg, and Gen. b. Il. I
Spillman, President OF the MonOngah |
Coal and Coke Co., also visited the min |
ing booth on Thursday and unanimously |
expressed themselves as we'll satisfied !
with what the State had done.
\ The educational exhibit is under the /
harge Of Miss Mary Byrne, formerly /
Parkersburg The distinguishing /
ature about IL is that no kindergarten /
Ark is shown. In some OF the State /
bits little else Is 70 be seen but /
u folding and stick laying.
1.-The electricity building West ViF- /
MA is not represented, and in the /
TRANSPORTATION building the Ensign !
Manufacturing Company is the only /
firm from the State that makes an ex-
hibit. IL consists Of railroad cars and
snow plOWs.
Ii is impossible TO remember the
names, OF 70 be able 70 send special in
vitatlOns 10 all West Virginans, and
the Commissioners wish 10 understood /
that all are cordially invited to attend
the dedication ceremonies, which will
take place at 4 o'clock p. m. June 90.