Evening journal., 1893-08-12

ships, although she was lying quietly
meored to the wharf, with little swell to
dis urb her.
Delaware's Naval Heroes.
There is collection of noted naval
officers in one of the cabins of the llli-
nois, and here, again, as usual, Della
ware is well represented in Admiral
Rodgers, Commodore McDonough, the
hero of Lake Champ plain, and, think,
Rear Admiral Dupont.
Feast for Poor Mans Eyes.
In the Mining and Liberal Arts Build
ings there are matters one could devote
weeks to. Nuggets of gold, some of
them worth as much as $50, 900, are Of
interest to every poor man. The exhib-
its Of diamonds and precious metals by
Tiffany and German attract much atten-
tion. In the exhibit of the former is
stained glass window by Howard
Pyle, of this city; and there are also two
other glass windows of beautiful design
in this exhibit, which. 1t is said. will
adorn one of Delaware's handsome houses
after the exhibition is over.
Delaware's House is Cozy.
The Delaware Building is thorough
coa fort to every Delawarean who visits
the fair Mrs. Jhurchman and Miss
Bacon are wonderfully cordial and kind,
and make it their especial business to
look after the comfort Of the Delaware
people. The building itself is thor
oughly a credit to the state It is nicely
located and the broad piazzss about it
make it not only attractive in appearance
but also convenient, to such an extent,
indeed. that others beside those of our
own state delight to settle into the com
Portable chairs about the piazzas a-d
rest themselves.
There is a very entertaining collec-
tion of pictures of some of our most
noted men and of the historic buildings
such as Old Swedes Church and the Tile
House of New Castle, in the Delaware
Building. There is also very interest
ing collection of Delaware relics in the
Government Building.
Delaware Has Sent Her Quote.
II was very much surprised at the
way in which l was constantly meeting
Delaware people in and about the
grounds. The register at the Delaware
uilding show that, for her size, this
state has already furnished her full
quote of visitors to the exhibition.
WIN Bring About Better Relations.
You ask what most impressed me al
this great exposition? OF course every
one Is greatly impressed by the wonder
ful things exhibited and by the magni
tude Of the whole enterprise But ovel
and beyond the capabilities of men a.
sxempliiied in what has been collected, Il
the fact BIZ zoned there on every sidI
that in this day of rapid transit anC
electrical wonders the nations and pee
pies of the uttermost parts of the eartl
are really close neighbors.
All Nations In Daily Intercourse.
One can, without difficulty, see tina
the unity and brotherhood of mankind Il
within our own power Of realization Tn
nations of the earth are really gathere,
here and are holding daily intercourse
Take this in connection with the fac
that we are living in the age of electric
ty when instant communication a
great distances is a common thing, an
remember again that inventions are Il
existence by which we cannot only stan
here and talk to a friend a thousan
miles away, but actually see him. an
that the development of this wonderfu
power is yet in its infancy When on
considers all this, what future possibili
ties are not opened to the speculativ
and thoughtful mind Does it no
mean for one thing that all parts of thi
earth are being brought 50 close "a
gether that men in its fartherest part
will be holding daily intercourse, pract
cally face to face?
A Common Language for All.
| If this be so then there mus
be a common language fC
all and the whole altitud
of nations and men toward each otht
must and Will necessarily change an
advance to higher plane Of trustfu
ness in dealing, and a broader Chart,
! each for what it deems the short con
ings of the other. AS before said a
! this opens up an unlimited field fo
e speculation as TO the future of tn
world so much of which is spread befoi
t as in such an interesting manner at Il
! Worlds Fair.
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