Middletown transcript., 1893-07-01
Close the stores on the Fourth of July.
M'KINLEY
IN CHICAGO
oHIo,s GOVERNOR TAKES IN THE
WORLDS FAIR
GREETED BY 4 THRoNG
who Pay Their Respects To the Dis
tinguished statesman-The Famous
Blarney Stone In Blarney Castle.
Musical Features of the Fair.


We are glad to announce that Gen. Davi.
has been made general-in-chief of all
forces, and from now ON we may look for 6
speedy completion of all unfinished work
The weather has been rather hot fol
sight seeing. but still those who are inter
ested, do not seem to mind the heat very
much. Ample preparations have been
made to treat those who may be prostrated
by the heat, or otherwise disabled, so don't
worry yourself sick, thinking .what shall
do, if become ILL.," The hospitals within
the grounds were established first, with
that object in view, and second, as an
exhibit of the manner and modes of treat
ment, now in every day practice.
The lone Star State did not make such a
fuss over the opening of her building as has
been the wont of some of her neighbors
and yet everybody is made welcome who
gathers under the shadow of her hospita
BILE roof. You can't fail to became inter-
ested in some of the paintings which adorn
the walls, and few of them are from the
brushes of those who have gained renown
among the studios of other countries.
The musical features last week were of
extraordinary merit. The soloists who
sang the principal parts have long been
recognized as true artists and when COM
bined with chorus of 1000 voices, assisted
by picked and well trained orchestral ac-
compartment of $50 instruments, under
the able leadership of Theodore Thomas
and William E. Tomlims, the effect can
scarcely be told in words. 1t is certain that
music is one of the drawing cards of the
fair, and the popular concerts on the plasas
by the different bands, are becoming more
popular every day.
1t will pay any one interested to take
few momeuts time and see the instan-
taneous Photographic work done by Mr..
lAEffellad These #hAe sit fer their pictures
for Photographic passes, are numbered like
criminals, and their pictures are taken,
number and all; this is for Identification.
You are no sooner seated in the chair, and
that "derned machine" as Salem Scudder
says. is pointed at you than the operator
says, "Who's the next" and off you CO.
The faces of those photographed are a
study, for about the time you get your
sweetest smile on. you are told TO CO.,
The popularity of the movement in illu-
minating the grounds on Tuesdays, Thurs
days and Saturdays has been demonstrated
and from this time on every night will be a
popular one instead of tri-weekly. That's
right, let the people get all the good they
can out of it.
If the statue of John Marshall in Cali
fornia's beautiful home which was dedi-
Gated last week could speak wonder what
it would say of the rapid rise and progress
of the golden state since lie first discovered
the yellow metal forty odd years ago. 1t
does not require one to look long or far to
see that something besides gold will grow
and can be raised there. In keeping with.
the very early days, California has builed
her home in the architecture of that period,
and the building is an exhibit in itself,
showing the style of the old Spanish mis-
sions found all through that country Gov.
Markham and many others of the sons and
daughters of the state near the setting sun
were on hand and lavish in their welcome
and hospitality, and wines and fruits from
this golden state were free as the air we
breathe.
Perhaps some of our readers will be in
terested in the large-in fact the largest
screw propeller used on the leviathans
which plow the deep. 1t was built in Bel
sen, Germany. weighs twenty FIVE tons, is
twenty-three feet across, and has four i'm
mense wings or blades and is constructed
entirely of steel. Itcan be found in machin-
cry hall, as can also be seen the beautiful
work done in silk weaving. many of the 1
exposition buildings being woven in badge
form, to be used as souvenirs.
Those men who are the warp and woof
of our great country, have been discussing
financial, railroad and insurance problems
in the memorial art palace during the last
week, and the interest taken in these
several discussions was attested by the large
crowds who daily attended the congress.
Over in the Irish village in Blarney Cas-
tie is the famed BIarney stone. Mayor
Harrison did the unveiling act, and now
those who choose, and have the fortitude
to be let down in the depths by the heels,
can embrace the opportunity to kiss the
historic old stone. Many men perhaps
would rather embrace the girls who tell its
history than kiss the rock.
Those who are acquainted with Gov. Nc
Corkle were disappointed because he was
not present when West Virginia's keys were |
turned over to the state. However, Gen.
St. Clair, was equal to the occasion, and |
.old the story of the rise and progress of |
hat state which was once part and parcel |
,f the old dominion.
ohio's governor ran up from Columbus
asst week. and took in the fair. He was
'eceived with demonstrations of great cor
liality, and the people from that state felt
IS if they were the only ones .'in itn the
lay of the reception.
A daily sight is a whole family doing
he fair, with one guide book. The father
carries it, and hands it out to the
amily as OCCASION requires, like book in
circulating library. The other day four
'ersons were trying to read the book, at one
ime. The governor stood it for while
md then mounting q box, said "If you all
will keep away, and wait minnie, Pll fine
be place and read the article aloud.p
For Decorating.