New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-11-06
TURNING THE FAIR INTO JUNK.

THE PROCESS OF DEMOLITION IN PROGRESS AT
JACKSON PARK-GIFTS TO MUSEUMS.
Chicago Nov THE Works. Columbian EX-
position is about to establish a mammoth ,u'N-
shop in the annex of the Transportation Bulding,
where will be offered for sale such material useo
in making the show can be carted into inc
building Chairs and steam-pipes eectrie light
wires fre-engines and ofic. furniture. speaking
tubes and benches. patrol wagons and cots. chains
and iron posts tin cans and horsewhips, lumber ana
towels, drinking-cups and ptchforks harness. rope
and brick, carpets and fower-pots. souvenir CONS
and other articles too numerous TO mention Will De
for SALE In this way the Exposition expects TO be
enriched by the sale Of things that were necessary
in the operation of the Exposition Efforts VIII De
made TO empty the building soon as possible, so
that it may be used for the purpose. The Expo
sition Company TO sell the golden door OF the
Transportation Building to some SPECTATOR who'
they say can make money by cutting 1t into chunKs
TO be sold as souvenirs Many requests have come
from fraternity lodges for pieces Of wood from
various buildings 10 be made into gavels
The Government Of Costa Rca has, through its
Commissioner given the main portion OF It's Norids
Fair exhibit to the trustees Of the Paramount PARK
Museum in Philadelphia. The Costa Rica exhibit
is almost entirely composed Of the natural prod
ucts of that country, and includes most Vaiu-
able collection of native woods. There is also an IN
,eresting school exhibit. The Government spent
and the Philadelphia museum gets the Richest part
of IT,
Professor Wilson. who represents the trustees Oh
the museum and the city of Philadelphia has been
In Chicago for a couple of weeks and has secured
several valuable contributions from Worlds Fair
exhibitors The gift of the Costa Rca exhibit is
of the largest that mas been made 10 any
museum.
There no longer any doubt that the s s9
100. which is one Of the conditions OF MaIsna:'
w be made Mr. F Eel did IN not stipuae any limit
OF time within which this stock should be turned m
purchased. others given and the committee Is at
work just as hard as if It knew the success of the
The Chicago City Railway, Company yesterday
contributed $1,000 in cash and 1900 shares OF itX-
telegram was received from washington last
until spring by which time it is expected Congress
will give the boats to the IA Iseum. Among other
royaI crown hat belonged To- His Royal High
ness the late Duke of Sussex. uncle OF Queen Vic
toria. The crown is made of gold. silver and pur-
pie velvet. 1t was last worn BY the Duke on the
occasion Of the Queens coronation.
One week ago nearly 1900 persons paid to view
the White city and its treasures intact to-day the
visitors could have been put on the floor OF the Al
daa ode OF be ressy e h
who happened TO be in the City came to the
& we're fSg i it tine Inc na
Arts Palace. taking q last quiet look at the paint
building was open. and the doors Of some depart
mental palaces were closed jackson Park was
great white sepulchre. the solitude Of which
not even disturbed by the hammering sounds and
the wagon rumblings Of last week. The Ferris
Wheel rcvolved slowly without passengers. and
the deserted Midway harder to break into
than bank. Cars were run on the Intramural
Railroad. but not enough passengers were carried
pay expenses.
Louis NJ Rowland. who. general manager Of
the New-York State Board. has shared with En-
ecutivc Commissioner Hovey. of Massachusetts
the honor OF being the social American lion of the
Fair departed to-day for New-i0rk City Senator
Foley. executive officer for New-York. accompany
ing him far Saratoga.