The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1893-08-25
Written for the De mocrat-Siar.
THE WORLDS FAIR.
Interesting information About the Great
Show Pointedly Told.
CHICAGO, ILL, August %, 1893.

iidfing enjoyed "a kOou nlgntS resi-
and satisfied our appetites, we are
eager to proceed TO the Worlds Fair.
There several ways to the Exposition.
The Illinois Central Il. r. is the fast
est route, fare l0c. each way, making
the distance in twelve minutes. The
elevated railway is very pleasant and
rapid also, reaching the far in TWEEN
ty minutes. fare &c. BY the boat is a
most delightful ride on Lake Michi-
gan OF forty minutes, affording a good
view OF the city, 25c round trip. The
cable car also reach the fair. but take
an hour to get there. The Exposition
is seven miles south Of Chicago, and
the first sight as n approaches is
the great Ferris Vince! in the Mid
way Plaisancc. AS the entrances are
reached, hundreds of flags are seen on
the many buildings, and large crowds
or people push and jar each other.
anxious to gain admission, which Is
SOC. For that amount you can see
the whole exposition, exclusive of the
Midway Plaisance, which is really a
motley cOnglomeration OF foreign side
shows, some very good, but mostly
very bad. The first impression on
entering the grounds is the immensi-
ty of the buildings, and secondly the
grandeur of all that is pleasing to the
eye in color, and symetrlcal architec-
ture. The great white buildings are
separated by beautiful lagoons span.
ned by elegant bridges. The graceful
swan sports in the mirror-like water,
and Venetian gondoliers glide easily
along, while the modern yachts move
rapidly to and fro. The asphalted
avenues are vile, relieved ut inter-
walls by verdant lawns and graced
with Waukesha Mineral Fountains at
one cent a drink. In the center of all
this is the Wooded Island of refresh
ing shade and UdOrous flowers. All is
harmony. delightful to the sense of
the visitors. The Manufactures and
Liberal Arts building should first be
visited. Thiseis the largest structure
in the world, covering 80 acres and
costing 81 ,5O0, 600, four times larger
than st. Peters at Rome. The first
floor is divided into alphabetical Sec
tions. SO that exhibits are easily loca-
ted, with an Official guide book. The
main or Columbian aisle runs north
and south through the center; in the
exact centre of the building is the
Columbian block and tower of gigan-
tic proportions. OF the many nOta-
BILE exhibits herein displayed, the
few mentioned as follows attract
great interest: Sec. A. Italy. 2 Ma
iolica paintings valued at $40, 600
each remarkable collection of statu-
AIRY and carvings in wood lace 81, 900
per yard. Sec. f, Germany, heroic
bronze group ''Germania' for Ger
man parliament building, loaned by
the Emperor; Royal Saxon porcelain
stained glass windows ; Christ's De-
scent from the Cross. Sec. G, Japan.
three mammoth c~loisonne vases, val
ued at $50, 900 the Iron Eagle. 9 feet
high, 5 feet spread of wings-the
head moves freely like a living bird.
there are over 5000 feathers each
made separately by hand, recurring
five years continual labor to make
the bird. Sec. NJ, France, the cele-
brated Dore vase, "The Vine bronze
10 feet high, valued at $40. 900 : re-
markable display of tapestry; exoui.
site furniture; magnificent dresses
and wax figures. Sec. N, United
States, Tlffany's gold and silver nal
ace, containing wares valued at $500.
, 600: diamonds, gold and silver ingots,
precious stones, gold and silver plate,
stained glass. Sec. O., Waterbury
Watch Company's Century Clock
cost $50. 900 and was ten years in con.
struction-In different sections OF
this clock are miniature workshops in
operation showing all inventions
since Whitney's cotton gin. 1t re.
Quires about two days to '.do' this
building properly.
The Government building contains
a very Interesting display. Under
the splendid dome is the California
big tree. 26 feet diameter at the has
and 20 at the ton it has been hollow.
ed out and has a stairway within. In
cases and on the walls around the
circle under the dome are Revolution.
airy and colonial relics. such ms Wash.
ington's sword, sash used by Lafay.
cite to bind his wound nj tile battle
of Brandywine: w%aiscoat emhroider.
ed by Queen Marie A%ntoinnette
Washington's diary, account books
and army REPORTS. The Smithson.
ian Institute has n fine exhibit in
this building. Tho Machinery Hall
is great. the Electrical Puilding won.
derful. the Fine Arts Gallery is a
subject for connojsscnrs. THE Trans.
%poriatjon. Mines and Mining and thp
many other building are eGuolly in
teresting. Some are particulary SO,
notably la Rnhida Monastery con
~taininp relies of and nertaininp to
Columbus. Near hy are the carayels
Santa Maria. Pinta and Nina. These
remarEahle bnildinvs resemble mar
BILE and are adorned with frescos and
noble statuary. representing romance.
industry. science and art.
The great Peristyle Music Hall and
Casino. on the edge Of Lake MICHIGAN
is of wonderful sunerh c0lOnnades
and statntes.