The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-06-14
Indiana's Building at the Worlds Fair
Ready for Dedication on Thursday.
Interesting Facts About Its Construction.
Architecture. General Appearance. Furnish
ings. Decorations and Cost TO the State.
Most Comfortable, Cozy and Home-Lika
Place to Be Found on the Grounds.
Donations Of Manufacturers and Business Men
-lnfants Eulalias Last Visit to the Fair
German Esy-The Little Javsnese.
HoOsIER's RESTING PLACE.


HOOsIER's RESTING PLACE.
Description of Indiana's Building Mt the Fair.
Which L. to BE Dedicated To-Morrow.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal
CHICAGO, June l3-The Indiana State
building will be dedicated on Thursday.
The fact has not made much Of an impress
sion upon the multitude as yet for IL takes
big thing to make itself known here. but
when Governor Matthews and his gaily-
attired staff arrive, and the crowds lind
themselves shut out from the broad piazzas
of the Indiana building by the other null
pected, the fact will at least begin to be
felt The alluuon TO the piazza Is not far
fetched. The fact is" said Mrs. Meredith
to-day. "our building is very inviting to
the people of our neighborpg States. who
crowd upon the broad porches to the ex-
clusion of citizens of ur own State"
"How has the building impressed arohi-
tectural criticsi" was asked Of Mrs. Mere
dith.
II have heard no adverse criticism" said
she, "but it may be because Mr.. Henry L
Cobb. the architect. is so much admired
hero. One thing Is certain: it answers she
purpose for which it was intended exquis-
itely well. 1t obeys. also. the rule OF the
exposition management. W hich forbids any
thing in the way of exhibits to be dis
played in the building. 1t is only rendez-
vous for indiana people. and has every.
thing needed for the convenience and com.
fort of those who frequent IL Ii 10
not pretentious building. but 10
is not shabby In any particular.
cost aS hs sfea, ,san desi sbon,d OF bne bmensy sS
conditions prevailing during the time OF
its erection caused double cost of nearly
everything. There are many things about
Indiana's exhibits that do her no credit.
one"
The building Is French Gothic in style Of
architecture, having two sQuare towers
surmOuntlDg two dOorwsys OF solid stone.
qusrrled in Indiana. The towers rise from
opposite sides of the bullding and are of
the same size and height. In this. perhaps.
lies possible architectural defect. IL tho
critical discover q stiffness about the CON-
tour of the building, In spite of the grace
of these towers. They have a solid ap-
pearance hewever. that gives the building
q su bstanti air. It cannot be said 10 be
of the unsu bstRntial type of building. and
Its heavy proportions. by reason OF these
towers. relieve TO some extent the feeling
th st 1t 10 overshodowed by the large State
buildings of Illinois ana California. which
are about the nearest neighbore. Their
architecture. however, is much more pre-.
tentlous.
1T is COMFORTABLE.
Hon. Glenn Studebaker. president of the
Indiana Worlds Fair Board. said to-day
from the Indiana building than from any
other of the State buildings. THE Illinois
building he said. "has no place for her
people to rest. beng filled with exhibits.
There wac no room for the meeting of tho
Sons of the American Revolution there az
contemplated, and the use and freedom or
our building was rendered. We have
plenty Of room for their accommodation az
the meeting on the nth inst"
Among the visitors to-day were William
Dudley Foulke and three daughters. He
expressed admiration for the appearance of
the building. saying that it reminded him
OF the Palais de Justice at Rouen. The in
terror arrangements he complinented quite
highly. and was laudatory In his praise Of
the ststunry In the reception room.
But. opinions aside. for these vary. the
united verdict Is that the INDIANA building
is q useful. comfortable and restful
structure. No one who has not tramped
the miles of heat rejecting pavements aud
endured the glare of the sun against tho
white buildings will fully appreciate this
restful quality. The spacious yerandas.
reception rooms and halls are filed with
easy sitting chairs. which are always occu:
pied by people In time or sun or In time OF
rain. The general air of the structure, rain
or shine, is one of protection. and The wide
doorways permit pleasant circuAation
OF air.
The visitor enterlng the building steps from
piazza into the general reception room. and
secs o very handsome blue tile mantel,
mammoth in size. in which q large mirror 10
set. Foreigners. the Century says, are prone
to say that Americans stick o looking glass
wherever possible. but the custom is not to
be criticised. This mirror is certainly not
In bad taste. The mantol gives q tone OF
elegance to the inside finish of this large
apartment Tho value of the msntel is ST.
500. but she cost to the State was only s22a
The remainder is the donation of the En-
caustic Tile Company and NJ. =. Huey 81
Co.. both of Indianapolis. The tile for the
lower floor was furnished by the former
company.
CREDITABLE sTATUARY.
In this large apartment are placed three
pieces of statusry that do credit to the
State. The center piece is entitled
''Nympb;" representing Q woman of grace
full proportions and undrsped bosom and
shoulders. hanging her head in modesty.
1t is the work of Miss Jennette Scudder. OF
Terre Haute. With many it's the favor
was paid 81 900 for the statue by the Art
Society of Terre Haute. and after the fair
IL will be made imperishable and erected in
that city.
The statue to the left represents a ma
jestio woman. typical of youth. dignity
and vigorous mentality. In one hand 10 o
book, with finger IN the leaves. while tho
other has the position OF an expository
gesture to the side. There Is. withal. u
pose OF womanly sweetness. lt IS essen
italy en- Indiana club woman, fin de steele.
Good win, of New Castle. who received $500
for il, contributed by women OF the State.
There 10 no question but this piece receives
much admiration.
The third piece is called the browning
piece. 1t is the work of Miss Retts L. Mat
tbews. who also received 500 for her la
Dor. The statue has been highly praised.
and was recently the subject of an article
in the Journal.
From the reception room doors open on
either side of the tile msntel To a trans
verse hallway. broad. and well.li phtsd.
Here, also. is a large mantel built OF In
diana oolitic stone. Ii is MASSIVE in pro-
portions and sustains the substantial
elegance of the surroundings. Ii was
donated by the Bedford steam stone works,
and represents value of Sl.200
The check room and the postoffice occupy
a small apartment to the righ. of this man
tel. The postoftice 10 a very attractive
piece of work. the gift OF tho In
diaDapoiis keyless-lock Company. It IL
of art glass mosaic of surprising richness.
che inside finish of the building. lt Will
be In operation when the building is dedi-
Gated. The postmaster Is Yet TO DO ap-
pointed by the donating company. Tho