The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1893-06-17
CHICAGO EXPOSITION.


II IN reported that Count Tolstoi in.
tends TO visit the Worlds Fair and bring
over with him party 0f young Russian
mobiles, who are to investigate American
agricultural methods and the systems oi
irrigation in use in the West.
A number Of foreign commissioners
who, when dissatisfied with the awards
plan, Withdrew their exhibits from com
! petition have announced they have re.
stored them ~ the result Of the settle.
nent Of the much-dlscnsscd question.
Henry G. Ives, head Of the art depart
ment OF the Worlds Fair, has had a
cloth placed over Andereon's picture oi
woman Taken in Adultery" which
the committee had refused permission to
exhibit, but which the French exhibitors
gave representation to in their collection
OF pictures.
Herr Wermith, the Imperial German
| Commissioner, said the other day, refer
ring to the report in late dispatches that
Emperor William had finally decided to
come 10 the fair that he had no official
advice 10 that effect, but would not be
surprised If it came to pass, M the En-
peror was II great traveller and had taken
a deep interest in the fair
The formal opening Of the electricity
building, which has been 70 long de-
fcrrcd, took place one night last week
The feature OF the display was the un-
yelling and Lighting Of the big Edison
tower erected by the General Electric
Company. This shaft IL situated in the
exact center OF the building, and repre-
seGta the highest achievement Of the in
candcsceut lamp. 1t extends into the
grand arch formed by the intersection Of
the nave and transept, reaching Il height
Of about 100 feet. The methods used in
construction have resulted in showing n
perfect column MS though the entire shaft
were hewn from one massive block OF
stone II springs from the roof OF n col
onnadc surrounding the base, and the
entire interior is strcwn with thousands
.oi incandesccnt lamps as many hucd as
the Western sunset. The colors are ar
ranged by mechanical methods capable
OF being flashed in harmony with the
strains Of music. The column is crowned
with n well-proportioncd replica of an
Edison incandcsCcnt lamp, formed from
a multitude Of pieces of prismatic crys-
tals. Upward of 30 900 of these bcauti-
ful jewels are strung on 4 frame, and are
all lighted from the interior by a large
number OF inCandcscent lamps. The ef-
feet produced is marvellous, and can only
be appreciated when seen.
Montanas famous solid silver statue
OF Justice was unveiled in the mines
and mining building the other day. 1t
il the statue for which the actress, Ada
Rehan, stood as a model, and by so do
ing created much contention among her
sisters of the profession. The unvciling
OF the statue was the event OF the day
at the White City, and the great build
ing in which the statue stands was
thronged with people eager to see the
magnificent work of art. While the
crowd was assembling, the Cincinnati
band played national airs. The open
ing address was by Major Martin Me
Ginnis of Montana, who spoke in glow
ing terms of the brilliant future before
shat State, of her untold wealth, of the
enterprise of her citizens and her Won
dcriul natural resources. When he fin
ished, Mrs. Richards of Montana
stepped forward, and, taking up a small
ailken cord, gave it gentle pull, and
the Stars and Stripes which EMBODIED
the silver image OF Justice" fell away
and exposed the statue for the first time
to public gaze. The crowd gave vent to
wild cheers, while the band played
America" When the applause died
away, Hon. /. NJ. Quinn, editor of the
Butte Miner, made the closing address.
He spoke of the statue as work of art,
of how it came to be made, and how it
represented the wealth, enterprise and
artistic taste of the citizens of that
State. At the close of the exercises
the Montana Commissioners entertained
their friends and large number of ex-
position officials and the representatives
of foreign nations at luncheon.
June closed the first month of the
exposition. Although the weather and
the general impression that the fair is
not finished have affected the attend
ance, the average has not been as high
as the governing officers of the fair ex-
pected before President Cleveland
pressed the button May |. There is no
denying that the treasury department
of the fair is pressed for money, al
though the banks, which are represented
in the local corporation, stand ready to
advance money at any time to tide the
exposition over; but money is owing to
the contractors and employees, and the
former find much difficulty in getting
quick and full payment of their claims,
Treasurer Ieeberger is compelled to
resort to all kinds of excuses for putting
the contractors off, but some have been
waiting two months after the contracts
have been completed and their vouchers
passed. There will be severe policy of
retrcnchment in all departments of the
fair beginning next month. The dis
charged 1000 00employes is contemplated.
and even Major Handy, who deals with
the press representatives of the world,
is now preparing a detailed statement
of passes given with view to heavy
reduction in the list. Ex-President
Baker of the exposition, who is of the
special committee investigating the
press matter, thinks that the press of
the country has done more harm than
good to the fair and should not be
treated literally. Before the opening
the enthusiasts connected with the fair
talked about an average daily attend
ance of 100000, but that number has
only been reached twice-the opening
day and Memorial day. Special fete
days and single-fare excursions from
distant points will swell the crowds for
the next four months, but the European
patronage is not being relied on to any
great extent in figuring up prospective
receipts. For the month of May it can
only be said that the fair has not much