Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1893-09-29

10y Miss aertie Mcclint,ch.l

We first went through the Mary
land building, which has lake in 1t
with tiny boats sailing on the water;
also oyster beds with terrapins. From
there we went through the Mt. Yer
non building and saw sll the old rel
ics. The building is laid of just as
Washington's own was. We saw
his bed--the one he died in; = great
high one with steps to get into it.
Martha Washington's room is up
stairs. Her bed is the same kind as
his. Among the other relics are his
Secretary's chairs, wash stands, DOL
Iy Madisons piano, Miss Curtis pi.
ano and chairs, President Jefferson's
watch and seal aud JEFF Davis table
and foot stool.
We next visited the Iowa building,
which is lovely one, aud half of it,
I believe, is pavilion. 1t is al fes-
tooned with corn, both ceiling and
walls, has statues made Of corn and a
fac simile of the Iowa capitol build
ing, OF shelled corn, with glass over
it.
We went through the reception
room of the Vermont building, but
didn't inspect it, as we had so much
to see. Then we took y glimpse ol
the art gallery, and bought a cata'
logue and spent over two hours, bui
didn't even get through the French
exhibit. 1t is an immense building
We couldn't see all If we should take
a glance only at each picture anc
keep it up for six months.
From there we took the elevated
road and went all around the ground.
aud to the stock show, which wa,
fine. Such wonderful cattle! S.
fat they could scarcely walk, ant
with backs actually AS wide as beds
great big bulls and tiny ca'v-s-th'
finest from every land. Then cam,
the horses s-magnifcent creatures
all saddle horses. We missed tn
Others. l wish papa could have seel
them. Every one went wild owe
this equine exhibit. The riders wer
fine. Brass bands were there-i
fact it seems they have bands ever
few feet on the grounds.
Next we went to the agriculture
and farm implement building, wher
everything in that line ever invente
can be seen, and all running. Th
grain exhibit Of every State is there
too, but we couldn't find Idahoi
Cudahy's meat exhibit is wonder
full. Whole hogs and meats of ever
description are hanging in glass case
and such display of lard and picl
led meats, too!
We now go over to the movin
sidewalk to rest. 1t moves fast.
than | thought, but one can get G
and off with ease. The walk is iu
, nished with chairs. We 90 away o,
, on the lake, make II circle and con
back. You can go around as mar
times as you like for FIVE cents.
Yesterday was Pennsylvania da
which was grand. We saw the Go
ernor and staff and all the trool
from Pennsylvania. They had
lovely chorus and bands.
! We went through the New Yol
n building. 1t is the finest on Il
: grounds and is made to represent II
l. Van Rensselaer, residence. 1t is f
n ished ,nagni6cently. Everything
g it is superb.
! In the Massachusetts, building ,
It saw a quilt made of Lady Washin
toms and Mrs. President Adam
!, silk dresses, Washington's des
cradle in which both John Adar
: and John Quincy Adams were rockt
and a white satin brocade dress wo
. at u dinner given to Washington.
= In the Illinois building we saw t
, coat and stock worn by Lincoln VIII
= he was assassinated, and the sha
= he had around him until he died. v
!. saw purple velvet dress of NJ
Lincoln's, with low neck and sh'
sleeves; also saw Illinois battle fla
is The California exhibit is the bes
e. have seen yet. Talk about fru
ce What a grand display! There is
Ill horse made of black prunes, sad'
n and bridle of light colored prunes a
he the rider of purple ones. There
of an immense statue made of orang
r. and wines displayed in every c.
nd ceivable manner. A little house