The free press., 1893-06-01

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drdicatury exeJcis es, and still
there's more 10 follow.
The me,pori-l art palace, sitna'ed
on Michigan ayenae, foot OF Adams,
was first. and after ito formal
D inkling the worlds congress- OF
r. preventative women planted
their banners therein. From the
attendance of many women, brth
r.pr, sentative and otherwise, II is
safe to ray, if iumbers count for
anything, .heir congress was snc-
cess. Tue different sessions were
addressed by delegates from many
laads, prominent in their several
departments OF woman's work.
The buildings nf the state OF
Minnesota, and the far country
of Norway, were both dedic 'ted
the 18th OF May. Gov. Kuute Mel"
ron of Minnesota took no part in
the sprinkling with champagne of
| Minnrsota's home, but was con-
spcuous IN the exercises connected
with the opening of the Norss
mems abodr, 50 much 30, that he
addressed them in their native
tongue.
Certain y Illinois has reason to
be prond OF her eff f.'rts, for in the
building among the last to be ded-
icated during the week, not hing
/ haan npnIffnd Irn a
there vas good deal Of money
appropriated. but good use has
been made OF it. Gov. Altgeld and
staff did their part toward the sue
ccssful Carrying out of the pro-
gramme, and he WAS ably seconded
by Chicago's mayor, Garter Har-
rIsoo. Perhaps the cnief attraction
was the discussion of the caterers
art, taultIessly furnished on the
second floor.
As toreshaddowed in our last
weeks letter, the days Of the auto
crat of the baton. Prof. Thomas,
are mum bered, as Director General
Davis has requested his resgna-
ton.
1t Is to be regretted that the
management do not pay more at
tention to the carrying OUT OF the
agreements made by the concession-
aires, notably so, in Keeping he
free toilet conveniences fit ter
service. 1t looks very much as if
a screw was loose somewhere, for
there are numerous instances OF
absolute neglect OF this important
and necessary adjunct.
Perhaps many OF our readers will
not credit the statement that there
are over six miles of paintings in
the art gallery alone, not to meno
ton the many more miles Of them
il the woman's and different state
buildings. The gallery itself is di-
vided into 20 many rooms aud
wings that it is like getting caught
in II Chinese labyrinth; you are al
most obliged to haye Il guide to get
out. Undoubtedly there is enough
oil and lead used on these stretches
Of canvas, to paint the town of Yer
million, south Dakota. red. It's
days work, and hard one at that,
10 walk through the different rooms.
Last week was largely given
over TO business and Worlds FAIR
sightseeing by the visiting journ-
alists, who gathered in national
mblage, from New England's
rock bound coast, and CAlifornla's
golden sands, from the everglades
of Florida, the home OF the alliga-
tor, to tho land OF the Dakotah's
and Minnehaha. Some thought
they were eating simon pure
Turkish PIE, in the plaisance. 1t
was home productlor, made by a
Chicago pie company.
One of the fintst sights Is the
electric fountains, when night be-
comes Ike unto day. In the west
end If two great lagoons before
the administration building, three
fountains, flashing with prismatic
colors, almost bewilder the vision.
The illuminations Of the build.
lngs, and this whole electric dis
play must be seen to be appreoi-
ated, for words are inadequate to
describe It's beauty.
The building DEVOTED to this
special exhibit, was one mass of
light on the evening of the great
illumination and If now in its In
complete condition the effect is
so brilliant, what o wealth Of day
light Is in store for those who tarry
evenings as the fair progresses.
Last week man was robbed of
$4, 100 which he carelessly carried
in the inside pocket of his unbut-
toned overcoat. He was in a
crowd near manufacturers build
ing, and the pickpocket took ad-
vantage. One can't be too careful
and it's foolish to carry any such
sums around loose in your clothes.
You may speak with your friends
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