Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-06-21
Notes on the Worlds Fair.


The Columbia exposition in Chica-
60 is not only suggestive Of the illimit-
able resources of our own country in
agriculture, mechanics, science, manu-
factures, and in all those elements that
especially tend to the happiness of
mankind, but in word brings the en-
tire world to our very doors. AS sub
ject for description the Worlds fair IS
too vast in outline to be comprehended
within the limits of newspaper
Volumes might be written in describ-
ing the contents of any one of the main
buildings. Without entering a build
ing, however, one can be well repaid
for a visit to the fair. The gardens,
plazas, lagoons, basins, statuary, walks,
electric launches, gondolas and bridges,
with a general survey of the white
buildings, massive and yet beautiful in
their architectural display, afford one
of the grandest sights the mind can
properly comprehend. Add to all these
the charming lake front with its gran
ite. walk and the largest pier in the
world, where are landed the thousands
who come to the fair by steamers.
What may not been seen at the
Worlds fair has not yet been discover
ed. A few things which may be seen
at the exposition was hastily noted
down during two days visit last
wee The Gorham liver Manufact-
uring company exhibit life size sta
tue OF Columbus in pure silver, valued
at $50, 900. 1t is by Bartholdi. Another
figure of this character is a colossal one
N bronze of WashingtC in the Govern
ment building. Speci ems of petriied
woods of Arizona are 81 NV hich polish
like agate. A most beau full piece offine
mechanism is a model, H. M. Steamer
Victoria. A perfect miniature model
Of Columbus ship, St. Maria In the
Transportation building is the boat in
which Grace Darling, then % years of
age, with her father, rescued niue peo-
pie from wreck at Longstone, Farne
Islands. Ne2r by is the dress coach
used by the Lord Mayor of London.
By way of contrast is shown Turkish
carriage drawn by oxen, stuffed speci-
mems being hitched on. In this de-
partment is also a caique vehicle used
IN Constantinople. A fancy sleigh
trimmed with fur had rather cooling
effect on the sweltering visitors A fine
piece of work OF it's kind is a filigree
Nothing attracted more attention, and
especially from the young folks, than
the Calwell lawn mower exhibit, dain-
tily dressed little girl moving on lawn
automatically, running lawn mower.
In the Government building is large
representation in properly colored out
lines of Greeley welcoming the return
of Lieut. Lockwood, in the Arctic re-
glOns. The Smithsonian exhibit is
among the most Interesting on the
grounds, and especially to our own
people. The chronological exhibit is
particularly exhaustive, and indeed in
all Its departments is Of great interest
to allsiovers of research. 1t would be
useless to attempt to describe the rich,
varied and unique display of fabric
manufactures from the various coun-
tries of Europe, Great Britain, Ger
many, France, Italy and Russia being
chief among the exhibitors. One must
not fail to see the Bohemian and other
displays of cut glass. But in nearly all
front III manufactures. In mechanics
and the product of inventive genius.
America is ahead of ALL The Mines
and Mining building should not be
missed, pointing, as it does, to the
"OolOIi VI HdGlOHS. 1uO u ullGu OGdJSS
beats all in electrical appliances and
machinery. Wisconsin makes good
agricultural display. It is the most
comprehensive exhibit in this depart
ment. She has nearly 900 more exhi-
bits in agriculture than any other state.
In wool, tobacco, dairy commodities
and cereals Wisconsin takes front
rank. Pains were taken by the commits
sioner to have the climatic conditions
noted on each of the cereal exhibits, an
idea not followed by any other state.
The subject of the Worlds fair
could be continued to an interminable
length, but we must close it here for
want of further space this week.