The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1893-06-01
LETTER FROM CHICAGO.

Especial correspondence of the Gold Leaf.
W D. BoYcE's CORRESPONDENCE
BUREAU, ADMINISTRATION BCILDING,f
WORLDS FAIR GROUNDS. May Goth.
In time of peace prepare for war.
The fourth week of the great expo
sition has been one of ups and downs,
especially in regard to the weather;
Yesterday straw hat, today sealskln.
We would advise all who contemplate
coming, even for a few days, to bring
with them warm underclothing and
wraps, as the thermometer at times
rises or falls forty degrees without
previous warning.
We are on the threshold OF the
second month, and while considerable
has been accomplished since the open
ing, still so much remains to be
finished, yes, even started, that the
public is beginning to think especially
those from a distance) that they are
paying "pretty dear for their WHISTLE
Not a week passes but there is discord
where harmony should prevail, pro-
crastination in place of speedy results,
and about the only thing that we can
say is finished, is nature, for with the
coming of the sunshine and rain, the
trees must put on their coats OF green,
the flowers bloom, and shrubs bud.
There is no use going around the bush
to say that the White City, to this
date, is at least sixty days behind
schedule time, and only quick, con-
tnuous hard work will redeem the
failure already recorded. Whatever
energy the management display before
May l toward making ready-and by
that, we mean absolutely finished
seems to have left them, after the
opening day, and since then matters
have been drifting along with the tide.
Arouse yourself, Mr.. Commissioners,
and redeem the promises made, and
show to the world that much can be
accomplished Immediately.
We note that high commissioner in
chief of the department of publicity
and promotion, Major Moses 2. Handy,
addressed the press congress last week
in memorial art palace. Perhaps it
was unknown to many, that the said
Moses stands chance Of not leading
his marshalled hosts through the
wilderness, to the promised land. In
fact he will do we'll if he gets glimpse
of it. His autocratic, overbearing
manner, unkind treatment Of the press
Outside his own pets have caused those
in power to consider the ACCESSIBILITY
of deposing Moses, and substituting an
Aaron in his place. Any change in
this direction would be beneficial and
welcome to many.
several departments goes on, but oh,
how slow. Many Of the exhibits are
not within the grounds, others not even
manufactured, and while one can now
get value received for his so cents,
still many coming from Assistance can't
afford to wait until July q was about
to say, but perhaps August would be
nearer the truth, to see that which
should be practically ready now.
Strolling through the transportation
building, one is struck by the thorough
and substantial way things are done
across the lakes and beyond the posts
in Canada, as exemplified by the
exhibit Of a train of vestibuled cars
built from mahogany, and finished
inside with all the necessary adjuncts
of modern railway coach: and which
train is counterpart of those in daily
service on the Canadian Pacific rail-
way, which runs through such a rich
country, and which the display in the
agricultural and horticultural depart
ments, gives so much evidence of.
Our mothers, wives and daughters
have made beautiful showing Of
their handiwork in the building erected
especially for their use. All the arts,
both useful and ornamental are here
exhibited, worked out by their skill
full fingers and busy brain.
Speaking of women, brings to mind
the visit that royalty will have paid us,
against the time this letter is read, in
the person of Princess Eulalie, Of
| Spain. How many Of us would gladly
exchange places with her for only a
short time, as all her expenses are
borne by our government or the cities
she visits. There will be no end of
receptions in her honor during her stay
among us.
During the remaining week of the
fair, the rate of admission for children
between and - years has been re-
duced to IS cents.
On Queen Victoria S 74th anniversary
of her birth, the oath of May, her
subjects and many who were noD
assembled in Victoria house, and
amid flowers and speeches, and to the
strains of s God Save the Queen, -
paid honor to her name, and not con-
tent with daylight festivities, adjourned
to meet in the Virginia hotel in the
evening, and there clinked each others
goblet's and drank to her good. health
and long life.
Sturdy, rockbound Maine invited
many people to partake Of her hospi-
tality, and hear the music and essays
provided for their entertainment, and
meet with Gov. Cleaves and staff and
assist in opening their state building.
Germany also made those invited
very welcome, at her dedication,
through the imperial commissioner,
| I1tIr WeIIHutH. Ills 11lSuucss LUXE
de Veragua, being one of the guests,
was forced to hold a little reception on
his own account. Germany's build
ing cost $50, OOC, and as the material
used in its construction all came from
across the pond, it will serve as an
exhibit from King Williams country.
The exhibit Of the Vaterland in agri-
cultural building was also opened last
week, and makes fine showing.
Paris brought to our doors.' Hard
to believe, yet spend few moments
or hours in the French building and
see if it is not true. There is so much
to interest that some will spend days
in the gay capital.
With the accompaniment Of 1900
| voices united in choral strains. Prof.