Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-26
LIQUID LONELINESS.
rHE PARIS EXPOSITION TO HAVE
A CRYSTAL STRUCTURE.
INDISPENSABLE In Its BEAUTY.
Fountains VIII Burst Around the
Foundations, n Niagara of Unique
Design VIII Descend from the spire
aud the Roof.

Correspondence of the Dispatch.)
PARIS, December ia brilliant idea
for a Paris Exposition novelty emanates
from NJ. Zowieski, the well-known archi-
tect of the Russian National Theatre,
and pupil Of the celebrated Baron
Ferstel The idea is brilliant in its con-
ception and glttering in the manner
in which il will be carried out. 1t pro-
vides for the erection Of a crystal build
ing, over which will fall cascades of
water from hundreds of fountains and
oets The building will be made en-
tirely of glass. and will rival in beauty
of construction and originality OF design
the famous Crystal Palace of London,
England. The Paris palace of glass
will be shaped somewhat like the nina
set-topped structures that are so much
admired in Oriental cities. 1t will cover
an area of 5000 square yards. On each
corner will be crystal towers. and in
the centre will rise a minaret OF beauti-
full and original design that will be an
appropriate centrepiece to the fairy
palace.
The interior Of the crystal structure
Is to be almost as attractive as the ex-
terror, for in this building will be group
ed the most interesting exhibits of the
exposition. Since 1t became known that
the managers had accepted the idea for
crystal structure suggested by NJ.
Zowiesk they have been overwhelmed
with applications from would-be eX-
hibiters for places in the glass building,
the exhibitors well knowing what a
centre of attraction the building will be,
and approaching, also, the fact that a
structure of transparent material will be
dooded with light in manner calcu-
lated 20 show off the fine points of the
exhibits to perfection.
The managers appreciate this, too, and
have decided to concentrate in the
crystal building the exhibits that are
of such exquisite delicacy that the
stronger the light the greater their
beauty. Here will be seen the art gems
that require no shadow to conceal impcr-
lection. the rare paintings, the curios OF
earth, and the treasures OF the ocean.
But 1t Is the outside of the building that
will be the greatest wonder by night and
day. Wherever water can be conveyed
by line of piping that does not inter-
3ere with the interior or exterior OF the
beauty Of the building there water will
be. Wherever a jet can be added or
fountain made TO play without Destroy
ing the general harmony of the whole,
or OVERRIDING the wonderful watery effect,
there the jet and the fountain Will be
placed. The whole structure OF glass
will be enveloped In a veil Of liquid
beauty. From all sides the water Will
squirt up In rows OF Jets that spring from
The ground and rise over the roof at uni
form heights, to fall back on the build
ing in graceful showers of spray. These
rows OF Jets will entirely surround the
structure, so that the. visitors can pass
Inside the glass case and see the rising
waters through the crystal framework
Meeting these rising Jets will be falling
fountains, whose water bursts from the
roof Ia graceful showers, mingling
nrtistically with the jets that rise from
the ground. There viii be Towering
,deylcess formed by the bursting waters;
wheels OF liquid loneliness; trees or gilt"
tering spray; new and novel patterns
traced In sparkling drops on the glass
background OF the palace. and fancifui
figures innumerable, formed or dashing
ieapng, falling. bursting spray, each
drop OF which obeys the will Of the de-
slgner so as to bound and fan In con-
formity with the plan OF the master mind
that constructed the set of pipes and
,nozzles through which the water passes
en- IT'S way 10 the air. In the daytime
when the sun strikes the gushing waters
end paints them In rainbow colors.
making each drop crystal gem OK con-
sfantiy-changing hue, the water-palace
will be sight that for loyeliness viii be
hard TO surpass.
But how can words describe the ap-
pearance of the fairy palace at night
time. when the structure Is Illuminated
by the electric liaht In all the most bean-
fifuf, cotors Imaginable? Inside and out
N WIZ be a blaze OF splendor. Showers
OF crystal drops viii meet the white, blue
green. red. and yellow light OF electricity
IN every direction. miniature geysers viii
burst from the fountains surrounding the
foundations OF the building and cross and
criss-cross the dazzling rays. appealing to
the senses Of both sight and hearing, for
in addition TO the beauty OF the a>ene
fb-f will delight the eye. the ears win