Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1893-05-25
THE Big FAIR.
tFrom our Special CorrespOndent.)
WoRLD's Fam GROUND,
CHICAGO, MAY %, 1888.


more to follow:
The memorial art palace, situated on
Michigan avenue, foot of Adams, was
first, and after its formal sprinkling
the worlds congress Of representative
women planted their banners therein.
From the attendance Of many women,
both representative and otherwise, 1t
is safe to say II numbers count for any
thing, their congress was a success.
The different sessions were addressed
by delegates from many lands, promi-
nent in their several departments OF
woman's work.
The buildings Of the state of Mime
sofa, and the far-off country Of Norway,
were both dedicated the 18th C May.
Gov. Knute Nelson Of Minnesota took
no part in the sprinkling with cham
payne of Minnesota's home, but was
conspicuous In the exercises connected
with the opening, of the Norsemens'
abode, so much so, that he addressed
them III the native tongue
Certainly Illinois has reason 10 be
proud of her efforts, for In the building
among the last to be dedicated during
the week, nothing seems to have been
omitted. True there was good deal
of money appropriated, but good use
has been made of il. Gov. Altgeld ami
staff did their pars toward the success
ful carrying out of the programme,
and he was ably seconded by Chicago's
mayor, Carter Harrison. Perhaps the
chief attraction was the discussion of
the carterer's art, faultlessly furnished
on the second floor.
As foreshadowed in our last week. g
letter, the days of the autocrat of the
baton, Prof. Thomas, are numbered, as
Director-General Davis has requested
his resignation.
1t is to be regretted that the manage
ment do not pay more attention to the
carrying out of the agreement made by
the concessionaries, notably so in keep
ing the free toilet conveniences fit for
services. tt looks very much as if q
screw was loose somewhere, for there
are numerous instances of absolute
neglect of this important and necessary
adjunct.
Perhaps many of our readers will not
credit the statement that there are over
six miles of paintings in the art gallery
alone, not mentioning the many more
miles of them in tho woman's and diff
ferent state buildings. The gallery it,
self Is divided into so many rooms and
wings that it is like getting caught in
Chinese labyrinth; you are almost
obliged to have guide to get out. Un-
doubtedly there is enough oil and
white lead on these stretches of canvas,
to paint the town of Vermillion, South
Dakota. red. It's days work and, q
hard one at shat, to walk through the
different rooms.
Last week was largely given over to
business and Worlds Fair sightseeing
by the visiting journalists, who gath.
cred in national assemblage, from New
Englandls rockbound coast, and Cali
fornia's golden sands, from the ever
glades of Florida, the home of the ali
gator, to the land of the Dakotah's and
Minnehala. Some thought they were
eating simon pure Turkish pie, in the
plaisance. 1t was home production
made by Chicago pie company.
One of the finest sights is the electric
fountains, when night becomes like
unto day. In the west end OF the great
lagoon before the administration build
ing, three fountains, flashing with pris-
matte colors, almost bewildering the
vision.
The 'iHuminations of the buildings
and this whole electric display must be
seen to be appreciated, for words are
inadequate to describe its beauty.
The building devoted to this special
exhibit, was one mass of light on the
evening of the great illumination and
if now in its incomplete condition the
effect is so brilliant, what wealth of
daylight Is in store for those who tarry
evenings as the fair progresses.
Last week man was robbed of S4 100
which he carelessly carried in the IN
side pocket ofhis unbuttoned overcoat.
He was in crowd near manufacturers
building, and the pickpocket took ad-
vantage. One can't be too careful, and
it's foolish to carry any such sums
around loose in your clothes.
You may speak with your friends in
fal away states, through the long dis
tance telephone connection, made di-
rect from the fair grounds, with i'm
portant eastern cities.
The exhibits in the mine and mining
building are rapidly being placed.
Michigan contributes copper in its
crude as we'll as in its finished state.
Pennsylvania is bound to he seen, with
its obelisk of coal, shooting fifty feet
heavenward. Kentucky nearly has its
home finished, and exhibits some fine
specimens of her black diamonds.
These are only snap shots taken here
and there, in passing. as the exhibits
in many instances are far from being
complete.
If one were to judge by the pyramid
of oranges from California as seen in
horticultural hall, as being a sample of
the number they can raise in that state,
he would say, that Florida was not in
it. In this building there is a very
large display of small fruits from home
and foreign climes. Many are in glass
jars, others being in their natural state.
Who would think of finding here ap-
Piles from New South Wales, and yet
the specimens looked very tempting.
One end of this hall is given over to
the fermented and unfermented pro-
ducts Of the vineyard, and each exhibi-
tor seems to vie with bis neighbor in
having his exhibit the best.
We had almost forgotten to mention
the dedication of Canada's beautiful
building. Prominent among the dis
tinguished personages there were the
recently appointed encouragement
and his wife and the count and count
ess of Aberdeen.
Then last but not least came the
dedication of old Vienna, and the the
ater of our brothers with almond eyes,
and were plays like stories in weekly
papers are continued in our next" by
installments sometimes for months.
The weather has been all that one
could wish for, cool and pleasant, and
the large attendance (abont 100000
during the week, shows how the peo.
pie took advantage oft.
Mrs. Rover has done good service fol
Womankind, with her daily cooking