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The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1893-05-17

has supplied list OF 70, 900 correspondents.
From this building messages are going out
constantly to the most remote corners OF the
world.
1t must be understood that the exposition
is city, with a complete government There
are over fifty thousand exhibitors, and two
persons for each interest represented would
give fixed population of 100 900. There are
well organized and equipped police and fire
departments. The Columbian Guard is an
independent body OF police numbering in the
neighborhood OF two thousand men, largely
made up OF ex-soldiers. This body is COM
manded by Colonel Edmund Price. OF the
United States Army, and all OF its superior
officers are detailed from the army. The men
are uniformed like soldiers, wear short
swords and are under strict military disci-
pline. They present a fine appearance scat
tered about the grounds. Police and fire
stations are placed at stragetic points. and
the floors OF all the buildings are patrolled
night and day as protection against fire.
Standing AZ the foot OF the Administration
Building the visitor is thrilled by his sur
roundings. Beside him, in the main en-
trance. is st. Gaudens fine statue of Column
bus. In front OF him is the wonderful Nc
Monies fountain, and on either side OF 1t the
big fountains that throw up masses OF cleo
trio lighted water in thousands OF tints at
night. Beyond is the smooth basin, crowded
with gondolas and launches.
Further on is the huge figure OF the Repub-
lie rising out OF the water on pedestal with
the peristyle as a background. To the left
are the towers and recessed pilasters OF Ma
chinery Hall, the obelisk and the small per.s-
tyle. The water that flows in front OF Ma
chinery Hall divides II from the Agricultural
Building, whose fiorid capitals, masses OF
statuary and gilded dome, surlnounted by
Diana, add an indescribable richness to the
general effect On the north side is the grand
facade OF the largest building in the world.
whose thirty acres are devoted to manufac-
lures and liberal arts. The walls OF this edi-
fee measures almost mile and the stupen-
dous hinged arch spans the main floor ut a
height Of 100 feet. Yet its fiuted columns,
triumphal arches ana vast loggia have con-
verted this architectural leviathan into a
thing OF beauty.
From the roof OF this huge building beams
the biggest electric search light ever con-
structed. 1t has reiectors six feet in dame
ter. and give light OF $4,000. 900 candle
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1893-05-17

Tho distance from the middle OF Chicago is
seven miles One side Of the grounds runs
along the great lake and the other side faces
hundreds OF hotels md stores hurriedly
erected at the smallest possible cost. There
ID strip OF land six hundred feet wide and
mile long extending from the main grounds
eastward, and this Is the Midway Plaisance,
which contains the sideshows and private
enterprises. The whole exposition will be
open from I'm early hour in the morning until
ten o'clock at night and the price OF admis-
sion fifty cents.
Tho exposition is marked of into three
great divisions. At the north end is the Art
Palace, surrounded by the separate buildings
of the States, Territories and foreign Gov
crnments. This is the social department, and
millions Of dollars will be spent In the enter
tainment OF visitors and In formal banquets.
Going southward are to be found three
quarters oil milo OF structures representing
manufactures, machinery, electricity, mining,
agriculture, horticulture, forestry and minor
material interests, with buildings here and
there representing woman, music and the
government OF the grounds. The third diyi-
sion is the Midway Plaisance, dedicated TO
Oriental villages, dancing girls, balloons,
bear pits, glass blowers, panoramas, barbaric
theatres and everything that goes TO make up
the side show life of an international exposi-
kion. Here alone will the visitor be forced
TO pay extra Outside OF the Midway Plais-
ance everything is free after the general ad-
mission fec Is paid. with the sole exception of
the Esquimau Village and the Cave OF the
Cliff Dwellers.
1t was the genius of Frederick L. Olmstead
that turned the waters OF Lake Michigan into
lagoons, ponds, basins and canals with
bridges and terraces to beautify the place.
Every main building can be reached by water.
There are fifty electric launches and scores of
gondolas cared by picturesque Venetians. II
costs twenty-five cents trip ON the launches
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1893-05-17
number the contributions of France, Great
Britain, Germany aud Italy.

number the contributions of France, Great
Britain, Germany aud Italy.
BLARNEY CASTLE opKNFD.
The green flag of Ireland aud the stars and
stripes hoated from the battlements on Blar-
ney Castle on the occasion OF opening the
Irish village, III the Midway Plaisance. over
which the Earl and Countess OF Aberdeen
preside. The center of attraction was the
concert hall, where Lord and Lady Aber-
deem addressed the assemblage on the phil
anthropic subject OF the village and the
commendable purpose Of the Irish Indus
trial Association. A real Irish musical pro-
gram was carried out, all the musicians and
singets, pipers md Jig dancers being from
the "Ould Sod"
vERMoST's BUILDING DEDICATED.
Vermonts building was dedicated Thurs
day In the presence of the Governor and
many prominent citizens. Governor Fuller
made short speech, and Ex-Governor Dill
lingham delivered the Grafton of the day.
The building is Vermont product through.
out, floored with Rutland marble and tiled
with material from Swan'on. IL is In the
Pompeian style and occupies charming
,ite on the lake shore.
Tnr Music AGAIN a FEATURE.
The sudden change in the weather from
winter s chill to summers warmth. brought
the musical features Of the Fair again into
prominence wednesday morning. The
Oltn AR CONCERTS DpEhn ut " q CLOCK, IN AU-
ministration Plaza. and were continued by
the Chicaro and Cincinnati bands until 5
o'clock in the evening. before large crowds.
The orchestral concert at IL O'Clock filed
Music Hall.
THF ART PALACE oPENFp.
The new mem orial art palace on the lake
front was thrown open to the public on
Saturday. The builuing when finished will
cost s60o.O0O. Oi this amount $4,000 has
been paid by the worlds fair. The art
congresses will be held in this building.
The entire electrical display was brought
into play for the first time Saturday night,
and the two electric fountains on either side
OF the great MacMonnies fountain in the
grand court were in full operation. Visitors
found the doors OF all the exhibition build
ings open. and were entertained with the
music of three bands. The glare of thous-
ands of electric lights was reflected from the
waters of the laeoons.
A powerful search light scattered the
shadows of the early evening. From the
roof OF the Ieristyle fiickered ribbons OF
light. and on its center piece rested the
monster search light that threw out over
the lake great silver bars OF light. The gilt
dome of the Administration building was
studded with electrical gems. and the effect,
MS viewed from the west front of the peris-
tyle was gorgeous.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1893-05-17
STATE OF THE CROPS.
Taken as q Whole the Conditions Are
More Favorable.

The weekly crop report. issued at WASH
ington. is as follows: This IL the fourth
continuous cold week throughout the cen.
trail valleys, including both the winter and
spring wheat regions and the greater portion
oil the cotton region. While the week has
been generally unfavorable 10 cotton, on ac'
count of excessive rains and cold, the wealth.
er has been more favorable in the wheat and
corn regions o: the northwest, where seed
ing. although late, Is in general progress.
and it is nearly completed IN the Dakotas.
The detailed crop coldl ions in this and i'd
favorable than those of the previous week.
Pennsylvania-Farm work Is at stand
still: ground thoroughly soaked; no corn
planted; aver on.'-ha cat crop, and pota-
toes yet 70 be sown; winter grain and gras,
in fair condition.
characterization beneficial to wheat.
hut retard other crops; plowng and corn
planting making fair progress; thousands OF
acres of wheat still submerged and Will
probably he total loss; season about
ten days behind.
Indiana Weather more favorable for
plowing and planting; crops on uplands
look well, low'ands yet inundated.
West Nirginia-Wet weather hindered
planting and plowihg low temperature re-
tarded growth OF vegetation wheat, oats,
grass, rye aid tobacco CROWN, finely.
Ohio-High wafer Caus' Il great damage to
crops on bottom lands; wheat. oats; grass.
rye, barely ami Tobacco made slow growth
early potatoes rntting iarm work delayed.
Michigan-Crup conditions continue back.
ward owing To wet weather.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1893-05-17
THE FAIR FULL-BLOWN.
CHICAGO NOW PREPARED TO
ENTERTAIN THE WORLD.
Her Columbian Exposition Polyglot
City With Over 100000 Inhabi-
tants and a Municipal G Government
Sights That Thrill the Visitor
Midway Plaisance.

A little over two years ago the site OF the
Worlds Columbian Fair at Chicago was
practically q wild marsh. To-dayit contains
General Davis estimates the wealth repre-
sented by the buildings and exhibits as some
thing like $3.50, 600, 900.
Fifty Nations and thirty-seven colonies are
represented. Added TO these are the United
States Government and the various States
and Territories OF the Union.
Roughly speaking, the grounds contain six
hundred acres. They are mile long and
about half a mile broad at the widest part.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1893-05-17

by this IL viii be seen that the total at
tendance at the Worlds Columbian Exposi-
ton during the first IL davs is nearly 2lY-,
600 greater than at the Centennial during
the corresponding period
FIRST LEGAL STEPS on THE CLOSING.
The first legal steps in the Worlds Fair
Sunday closing question were made Satnr-
attorney who represents that he is a stock
holder in the Columbian Exposition. Uer.
sonally and by proxy TO tie extent OF Sl00,-
600, filed bill in the Supreme Court, pray
ing for an injunction restraining the
directors of the Exposition and the South
Park commissioners from closing the gates
OF the Fair on Sunday. Cllngman claims
that the ground upon which the Exposition
stands was given by the State to the people
for park purposes only, and that the Park
Commissioners had no right to use it for
the enjoyment of the park. 1t is also claim.
ed that the National government has no
right 10 interfere in any matter which is
covered by the laws of Illinois. An early
hearing on the application for.an injunction
is expected.
THE AMERICAN ART EXHIBIT.
Second to the French exhibit in the Fine
Arts building, the thousands OF people at
the Exposition on Thursday seemed to con-
centrate in the United States section. which
was opened to the public, The American sa-
Ions were crowded all day and nearly every
body was interested sufficiently TO have u
catalogue, there was no hurrying, and the
praise bestowed upon the works OF Amer
lean painters, many OF them prize winners
from Paris and London exhibitions was not
undeserved. There are 1850 pieces in the
United States art exhibit, far s-ssedi2g in
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1893-05-17
THE ATTENDANCE.
cnMrARArIyn rAnLrs snnwlNn TILE GA

CoMPARArIyE TABLES SHOWING THp GAIN IN
ATTENDANCE OVER THAT 90 1876.
A good deal of interest 10 being taken in
the number OF visitors who have paid I'D
mission daily since 1t started as com pared to
the attendance during n similar period at
the Centennial at Philadelphia. The daily
attendance, authoraiively furnished by the
Bureau Of Admissions, shows that al
ready IL is much larger that that OF the
season.
The attendance at the Columbian Exposi-
tion up 10 date is shown in the following
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1893-05-17
Blount Named as Minister.

The PRESIDENT has appointed james H.
Blount of Georgia, Envoy Exiraordnar,"
and Minister Plenipotentiary to the Hawai-
ian Islands. succeeding John L. Stevens. re-
signed. The transfer Of Mr.. B!ount from
the post Of special commissioner TO make
report on the advisability Of anntxing the
Hawaiian Islands to the position of Minis
ter was decided on at q cabinet meeting
Wednesday. The salary Of the position ia
$500.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1893-05-17
A. Schooner Lost at Sea,

The schooner Esperance, Captain Rich.
ards. which sailed from the Magdaler
Islands six weeks ago with crew OF 10 be
sides the captain, on sealing voyage in
the Gulf Of st. Lawrence, has been los
with all on hoard.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1893-05-17

-Four HUNDRED Cinnamon we're refused
. landing at Portland, Ore The vessel left
for Victoria. Other ships laden with China
men are expected there daily.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1893-05-17

"A CoioREp women cut Off the ears Of
another colored women in Newberry
county, S. c., during dispute over the pos
ssssion OF negro who was claimed az ..
husband by both women.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1893-05-17

-BEcAusE Thomas Hefferman besough,
his wife to leave another man and live with
him, she shot and instantly killed him. The
woman and Edward Russell, the man for
whom she forsook her husband, were both
arrested.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1893-05-17
A Family of Five Burned to Death.

The village of North Galveston, 10 miles
northwest of Warsaw, Ind, was almost to-
tally destroyed by fire. J. J. Jackson, his
wife, two sons and daughter perished in
the flames. Several other persons were bad.
ly burned. The material loss IL $4,000.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1893-05-17

Two 0lrIh Aohstod 20 Doath.
Two 0-yeaS,old girls were burned TO
death near Amherst N. g., while playing
IN nslds whore hsss we're alight to burn up
Old srans.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1893-05-17
Base Ball Record.

The following table shows the standing OF
the different base ball clubs up TO date:
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1893-11-24
Cleanliness in the Dairy.

Cleanliness from the milking Of the
COW to the packing of the butter is an
absolute necessity in the dairy. Fiji
teen years ago this was impressed on
my mind in dictatory sort of way;
lately it has been made clear to rue in
the clear light of scientific investiga-
tions. The synopsis of circular issued
by Danish butter makers association
shows the attention given this subject
in that country. where the best butter
in the world is made All utensils used
in connection with the dairy must be
cleaned carefully in the usual manner
and finally rirsed in clear lime water,
leaving them in the water when not in
use. Before using empty the lime
water and steam for fifteen minutes
Common water should not be used for
rinsing This is the only sure method
of excluding all bacteria from the pans
and machinery used in the dairy. That
cleanliness Is paying investment may
be readily seen by visiting the dsiries
In which the butter is made, which re-
tails at fancy prices in city msrksl~ -
n z. Homestead.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1893-11-24

FIG. 1.--CRosB-BECIION OF POTATO PIT.
air from the bottom. Fill the pit to
within six or eight inches OF the top at
sides and ends, rounding up in the mid
lie to one TO two feet above the surface
Of the ground Gig. y. Cover with at
least two feet Of good dry straw, wheat
or rye preferred, using care to have
straw well tucked in at sides and ends
of pit, SO that as the covering freezes
and separates from side of pit, there
will be no air space made. II care Is
used in covering and the pit not dug
too deep or filled too near the top at the
edges, have always found the tubers
coming out sound in the spring; but
where pits OF this kind have been made
too deep, have sometimes found loss
on top from the warm vapor from the
bottom rising and freezing in the straw
above, to thaw out in warm spell and
overhead the potatoes There will be
no need at any time Of closing the ven-
tilator, as the damp air going out will
freeze in cold weather on meeting the
surface air and, in very cold weather,
close up the top, thawing out rs soon
as the weather moderates.
Where large crops of potatoes, or
other root crops, are regularly grown,
permanent pit or cellar will be found
not only the most satisfactory, but the
cheapest II possible, select high,
dry place to locate the pit, or else
make it SO by drainage. Excavate the
pit by using pillow and road scraper,
finishing up with spade. l prefer a
pit eight to ten feet wide, and at least
eight feet deep. 1t may be wider il
many varieties are grown, SO as to
allow an alleyway along one side
Build it as long as necessary to hold
the crop. Dig space at one end eight
feet long and six feet wide for hatch
way, with steps or ladders Draw a
line through center Of pit lengthwise,
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1893-11-24
KNOWLEDGE

Brings comfort and Improvement and
tends to personal enjoyment when
rightly used. The many, who live bet
terthan others and enjoy life more, with
less expenditure, by more promptly
adapting the worlds best products to
the needs of physical being, will attest
the value to health of the pure liquid
laxative principles embraced in the
remedy, Syrup of Figs
Its excellence is due to Its presenting
in the fern most acceptable and pleas
ant to the taste, the refreshing and truly
beneficial properties of perfect lax
alive; effectually cleansing the system,
dispelling colds, headaches and fevers
and permanently curing constipation.
1t has given satisfaction to millions and
met with the approval Of the medical
profession, because it acts on the Kid
neys, Liver and Bowels without weak
ening them and it is perfectly free from
every Objectionable substance.
Syrup of Figs is for sale by all drug
gists in SOC and 81 bottles, but tits man.
ufactured by the California Fig Syrup
90. only, whose name is printed on every
package, also the name, Syrup of Figs,
and being we'll informed, you will not
accept any substitute if offered.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1893-11-24
ORCHARD AND GARDEN.

Use well rotted stable manure in tine
garden.
EARLY cabbage plants may be vim
tered in col, frame.
GRAPES can Re pruned now at any
time and be laid Jown and protected
during the winter.
Too RICH soil wi.hpeach trees often
induces too heavy growth Of wood at
the expense of fruit bearing.
A TREE that has been properly pruned
during growth will need very little
pruning after it commences to bear.
ALL fall-set trees will be the better IL
carefully banked up around the stem
and good mulch OF straw or coarse
litter applied.
PLANT groups of evergrcens in such
a position that they will shelter the
outbuildings, garden and orchard dur
ing the winter.
APPLY good dressing of manure
around the rhubarb plants and aspara-
gus beds; it viii act as mulch, besides
stimulating the plants.
CRAFTS may be cut now at any time
and may be stored in damp moss, saw
dust or sand in the cellar, or they may
be put in box and buried.
The cluster of eggs that may be found
on apple tree limbs should be picked off
during the open weather of fall or win
ter and thus prevent the Matching OF
the tent caterpillar.
In heeling in trees in the fall for
spring planting care should be taken to
fill the interstices among the roots COM
pletely with soil and to have a raised
mound of earth around them to keep
out mice.
In setting out fruit trees of any kind
it is a serious mistake to set then,
deeper than they grew in the nursery
1t is best in the fall to draw small.
bank up around the stem, but this
should be smoothed down in the spring.
St Louis Republic.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1893-11-24
FARM AND GARDEN.
STORAGE OF POTATOES.
iow TO Construct Temporary Pit and
Permanent Cellar.

iow TO Construct Temporary Pit and
Permanent Cellar.
Where merely temporary storage for
potatoes through one winter is wanted,
! pit dug about three feet deep. four to
'ix feet wide, and as long as is neces-
'ary to store the crop, will be found
satisfactory Make ventilator for
Every fifteen feet in length of pit, by
asing one-by-slx inch fence board six
teen feet long, saw in two pieces, one
nine feet and the other seven feet long
Rip the seven-foot piece lengthwise,
making strips thre.-by-one inch. Place
these strips even at the top end and
nail together. This leaves an air space
of three by four inches, and the mar
row strips coming only to within two
feet of the bottom end give circula-
ton Of air all through the tnbers; set
;hese up in the pit before putting in
any potatoes, resting the bottom end
on the ground, so as to take all damp
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1893-11-24
"kMeet Charity"

In the Artists Exhibition OF 1903 at the
New York Academy of Design, there was
exhibited An oil. painting by J. L. G. Ferris,
entitled Sweet Charity" Its richness OF
coloring commanded instant attention,
while the lesson 1t taught was SO impress
i've that one naturally returned to it for a
second view.
Its subject is young lady Of colonial
times who is on an errand Of charity to one
OF the poorer families of the town. She has
Q sensible. charming face, which expresses
with remarkable fidelity the sentiment of
her erran6. There is not home that this
charming picture will not ornament 1t
must be seen to be appreciated.
"Sweet Charity" was purchased by the
Publishers OF The Youths Companion and
has been reproduced in colors In large size,
l4l1x2l
1t will be sent TO all new subscribers to
The Companion who send 81 70 for year s
subscription, aud the paper will also be
sent Free from the time the subscription is
received, to January, 1894, and for full
year from that date. to January, 1885 This
offer includes the Double Souvenir Num-
bers published at Thanksgiving, Christmas
and New Years. Address,
TIE YoUrn's COMPANION, Boston, Mass.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1893-11-24

KG. 9-PERMANENT POTATO CELLAR
and dig post holes one and one-half
feet deep and large enough to take in
good post of cedar, or other durable
wood, eight inches in diameter and
twelve feet long. Set these firmly in
the holes and lamp well Gig. q.
Square and level the tops of these,
which will extend three feet above the
top of pit. Place the rfdgcpole, mailing
roof boards on planks at side of pit
Make frames two by six, and three feet
in depth. with cleats inside for bottom
cover. Use tight-fitting cover for
both top and bottom. The top cover
should extend over the edges one. half
inch, Place the frames not over fifteen
feet apart on one side of top for the
convenient filling Of the pit Make
ventilators four by six inches inside
measure, and one long enough to ex-
tend two feet above surface of covering
and one foot below ridgepole, and
spike in place on one side of same
Now make another long enough to
reach the bottom of pit and large
enough TO slip up over the one just
described, but be sure to have the first
four feet of the bottom quite full OF
two-inch auger holes. or else do not ex-
tend side boards to within one foot of
bottom. On top of roof place corn
stalks, sorghum bagasse, or other
coarse material. On top of all spread
two feet of soil
Wherever possible, SOW the soil on
top of pit with clover to prevent wash
ing. Make a hatchway with tight
fitting, inside and outside ridgepole a
strong timber eight by ten inches. and
rs long as the pit. Spike this to top of
long posts.
Choose two two by-twelve inch planks
and lay them on the ground. one on
euch side of pit at least six inches
from the inside edge Of pit, using fence
posts sawed one-half round, cedar be-
ing the best Lay them two to three
inches apart, resting the top ends on
doors. Such a pit, if dug in good, dry
soil, and il good material has been
used, will last for years. II the soil on
the sides should not be sufficiently
strong to stand, the walls must be
boarded. II too wet, cement must be
used. | find that a pit constructed in
this manner keeps the tubers firmer
and longer without sprouting, than
where solid plank or stone top is used.
Much of tho moisture enters the soil
from above. The dirt roof lasts much
longer than the plank top or board
c'of would.-F. B. Van 0rman, in
American Apricnltnrist