The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1895-12-06

exhibits of all, or most, Of the agri-
cultural and horticultural products
and appliances.
Electricity.-This new industry now
takes on individuality for the second
time in the history of expositions and
IN the large and elegant building,
erected expressly for it, this juvenile
industrial giant displays all his magnlfi-
cent proportions to better advantage
than ever before. Here are shown
the tiny truths given to the world by
Franklin and Morse which, in the
hands of the wizards of later days,
have become the levers that move
and light the world.
Fire. In this building the visitor
will find an exhibit of the most modern
appliances and methods devoted to
that humane object, the preservation
of life and property from destruction.
Fine Arts. s.-This veritable palace
is devoted to display Of the works
of art from all quarters OF the globe.
Here the lover OF the beautiful and
artistic may revel in satisfaction.
Woman's.-Here are displayed all
those branches of industrial advance.
ment in which woman has become
especially prominent. The range how
ever, is wide, covering literature
music, science, and art, not the least
of which is the art of home making.
Manufactures and Liberal Arts
This building contains the finished
product of the various manufacturing
processes that carry the lamp of human
progress.
Machinery. The whole mechanical
world seems to be assembled in minia
ture in this building. Here is grand
exhibition Of machinery and manu-
featuring processes from the raw
material to the finished product. The
ingenuity of the inventor and skill of
the mechanic are shown in all their
varied phases.
Georgia Manufactures.-ln this
building are grouped exhibits showing
the progress and extent OF the manu-
featuring industries Of Georgia. Many
are the surprises that here await the
visitors from other States or countries,
The Manufacturers Association of
Georgia has put its best foot forward
and left nothing undone.
Transportation This building con
tains specimens of all vehicles used IN
transportation, from the bicycle to
the locomotive. While the present
predominates, the past is there for
comparison.
Negro. This is the first instance in
the history of expositions where a
building has been especially devoted
to the Negro race. Here are shown
the results of the efforts of the race In
the arts of civilization and educational
advancement. The effect Is all the
greater because Of the comparison OF
the past with the present and the
Illustration of the races progress step
by step. Few will find the exhibits In
this building uninterestlng or regret
the time spent there.
Minerals and Forestry.-Here the
product of the mine and forest are
shown in all their forms. The miner
and woodsman will find those things
familiar to him, and in which he is
posSibly most interested.
United States Government.-ln
this building most of the varied ex-
hibits of the general government are
housed. In many respects the ex-
hibit is novel and excels any former
exhibit. The relics of historic inter
est are numerous, and instructive
when viewed in connection with mod
ern methods and appliances. Inc
visitor will tarry long here
The exhibit of the Fish Commission
| is one of the most complete and inter,
esting features in the Government
Building. Its tanks occupy upwards
of 10, 900 square feet. The aquarium
is arranged in grotto, with the alsles
lighted from the water, producing a
peculiarly beautiful effect. The sea
water is brought from the ocean ana
deposited in an immense TANK from