The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1893-08-09
THE WORLDS FAIR.

LAFAYETTE. IND AUGUST 7th. 1893
EDITORS PRESS: One week ago l sent you q
brief article about the w orld's Fair Iremain.
ed at the White City .tiu Thursday evening. I
was constantly surprised at the magnitude of
the Exposition. AS 1 entered building after
building, new revelations of beauty and won
derful interest were before me. The whole
world seemed to be ministering to my enjoy
ment 1t was marvellous opportunity for not
only studying the works of men. but man him
self For man is reater than all the bewilder-
ing exhibit. And yet some do not seem to h ave
much ability to appreciate what they see. To
some 1t Is only magnificent County Fair They
get out of it what's in them. To others it is
the most magnificent exhibit upon which the
sun ever shone. In it they see the greatness of
men. and the beauty of the world in which they
now live. They also not emily see the great pro
gress that has been made but suggestions of the
grand opportunities opening fore humanity
What has been accomplished in the department
of Electricity since the Centennial is only a
prophecy OF the future. ALREADY people are
cooking theil food by lightning. What will not
yet be donep l may yet live to see this the
cheapest and best fuel to be obtained for do
mestic uses.
Two days in the Art Gallery furnished a rich
feast. One lives wonderfully fast while gazing
upon the works of master artists and listening
to the voices of history. Many of the paintings
are sermons. and may be partially reproduced
In word pictures after my return.
In the Horticultural. Agricultural and For
estry buildings nature and art are confined
The products of orchard, garden, farm and
woods. are presented in many artistic forms
The almost inf1nite variety of earth's products
that challenge atteD tion. must broaden the Wis.,
ilor's conception of the world in which he now
resides.
One grows weary after hours of study. aRd
then, if a Buckeye. either by birth or adoption
he can find an admirable place to rest in the
Ohio building of which every citizen should bt
Justly proud. The glory of Ohio does not con-
sist in q fine display of the products of earth OF
factory, but in her intelligent children. who
assemble in the convenient and comfortable
| pla ce provided by the State for their comfort
| Here many gather to cat the lunches that the!
have brought with them. By knowing how
people can live well and eLjoy the great Fai
at a very reasonable expense. Prices on 'th
grounds are not eXtravagant. yet large pc
cent. OF visitors save from 25 to 80 per cent bl
obtaining their lunches before entering thu
gates, and then at noon. if they desire warn
drink they can obtain cup of coffee. tea O.
cocoa for from to 10 cents per cup.
Sunday opening one week ago did not ar
rouse much interest. except sympathy for tn
| officials who weret forced to open. contrary t.
their Judgment. yet in harmony with law
Sunday opening is net popular with d large pc
cent Of the best citizens of Chicago. and as
rule the exhibitors desire the day for rest.
! Imet quite number of the citizens o. Ra
VIENNA and other towns In Portage county. ant
while all seemed to enjoy the Fair intensely
they also seemed to enjoy the sight OF the fse
| of an acquaintance and friend, and many wer
the happy greetings given and received durinl
our visit 1t almost seems Though Who'll
| life had been pressed into the nine days spen
| at the w hite .uy-
krs. Wilson and left chicago Friday. at
D. m and in fur hours reached LaFay etse
| where we were welcomed by my brother. Thi
is = growing city OF some 10000 Inhabitants
| The drouth is severe in this section Corn viii
| be almost an entire failure. Much OF it is nov
hopeless. A good rain might lsave remnant
| Orchard fruit is almost unknown. The weathe
seems to have combined with the fnancis
stringency to ipjure the farmers in this vicinity
| Cordially, ANDREW WILSON.