The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1893-05-26
Tn. Columbian Exposition.

CHICAGO, May 22.-It would require columns
to describe the Worlds Fair, even in its untin-
ished condition. Figures convey no adequate
conception of this greatest of all Worlds Ex-
positions. The sight presented is overpower-
ing. The beholder almost imagines himself
suddenly transported into the new Jerusalem
when he first enters the grounds of the White
City, as it is aptly termed. Immense structures
covering acre after acre are seen everywhere.
lures and Liberal Arts, having over Al feet OF
floor space One thousand cottages, each 25
by 80 feet, could find room within its walls
This is the largest building on the grounds.
Much complaint has been made about extor-
ton, but IL any has been practiced, either in
| the city or on the grounds, the Maryland Editors
ed everywhere with great courtesy and treated
i'll the kindest manner. Chicago extended to us
with open arms all the privileges OF the city,
and the badge of orange and yellow was II uni
versal passport. President Street, was relieved
of a twO-cent postage stamp, by having his
pocket picked, last Thursday night. He had
neglected to have it checked along with his
other valuables at the hotel, and a sneak thief
took the occasion to borrow his pocket book in
which was this stamp. Since then Mr.. Street,
has been very careful
The Maryland Building, a creditable repre-
sentation, is in charge of Mr.. McCann, Il court
ly gentlemen, and Mr.. Davis, his able assistant.
The entire party was pleasantly entertained by
these gentlemen and made the building their
headquarters when ON the grounds.
The exhibits are very creditable and several
1t would not be amiss to say a few words
about the Maryland exhibit in the Agricultural
building. On entering the building the eye is
bewildered by the magnificent display of State
after State and county after county. The ma
tive Marylander at once asks, where IS our
States exhibit?" No one can tell him, and
even the dumb guard is struck speechless with
establishment when this question is asked him.
AT last, after numberleSS delays, the exhibit
is located and a miserable display it is. Out
side of u case of leaf tobacco the whole thing
could be carried away in two grain sacks. The
only good corn to be seen was that of Mr.. Jere-
miah Silver, of Hartford, which was indeed
creditable. The best thing to be done under
the circumstances would be to remove the eX-
hibit, as it can only bring into disrepute the
good name our State has so long borne.
No one should fail to visit the Midway Plais-
ance, the Rowery of the Far. Here are on ex-
hibition natives of every country, pauoramas,
side shows, foreign villages, beauty shows,
Turkish theatre and myriads of other things.
Admission is charged to every, thing, prices
ranging from 10 to so cents, and the sightseer
can soon be bankrupted by his curiosity.
On the whole consider two weeks spent Mt
the Fair q liberal education and one which
should be eagerly awaited of by every one pos
sible. No description can ever be written con-
veying any idea of its immensely and grandeur.
1t can hardly be comprehended when seen.
The only unpleasant feature is that it is city
of distances. Before trip through one build
ing is completed nature will assert itself and
the tired body refuses often to go farther. A
man and chair can be hired for 75 cents an
hour, and while this is a great nuisance to the
pedestrians, it is comfort to lazy people.
The editorial party left Chicago on Saturday
night tired but happy with the recollection of a
well-spent week.
Resolutions thanking the Baltimore and Ohio
Railroad for its courteries were adopted, and
all wendell their homeward way. The trip has
been delightful in every particular and one
long to be remembered. +. E. G.