Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-02-13
TraHslHissfssfppf Exposition.

The Trzus-sIiasissippi Exposition OF
IH9e, will be held on NebrasIza soil, yet
in plans comprehend the entire eoun-
my west Of the Mississippi river. The
mineral exhibit II destined 20 be the
most attractive feature of the exposi-
ton Famous mines viii be reproduced
In miuitare, while the section 70 be
designated as Fl Dorado viii abound in
all kinds of minerals and rare and Curl
ous stones, whose infinite variety will
add briiliancy TO the display. Rich as
Is the west in mineral and geological
specimens, it goes without saying that
her contribution TO FL Dorado will be
all but matchIess. Il Is the expectation
OF the managers Of the Exposition that
the mineral exhibit will within itself
attract many thousands of visitors who,
having attended the Exposition, viii
want TO see the world-famed region be-
yond. The central structure of FL Do
RADIO viii be the silver palace. The
building as proposed viii be about 450
feet square and its title, SILVER PAL
ACE, signifies the character of the ex-
hibit TO be made in it. Il is to be built
Of metal and TO be silver plated. Mr.. s.
). Beman, OF Chicago. one of the archi-
tects of the Worlds Fair buildings, up
on request submitted a sketch Of the
proposed palace. He selected highly
ornate Gothic style of architecture for
this building and the style lends itself
readily, with its pinnacles, arches, fly
ing buttresses and graceful and deli
cate forms TO the idea usually associat-
ed with silver art work. The architec-
ture of the Milan cathedral was drawn
from in measure in making sketch
Of the proposed silver palace. Mr.. Be
man says: IF one can picture in his
mind the fairy-lilxe effect OF silver pin
nacies and points presenting forest of
spires to the silvery moon or the golden
sun for their rejecting and dancing
scintiliations, a faint idea Of the char
scter and novelty Of the possibilities of
this beautiful idea can be had. II lies
only in the province OF the poet 70 ade-
quately describe the bewildering beau
ties and glories Of this fairy palace
Truly the possibilities Of effect to be
realized are fllimitable."
Another remarkable feature of the
Exposition will be the chronological ex-
hibit, 20 the success Of which the In
dian reservations viii doubtless contrib
ute in no small degree
| r. il designated TO give perfect illus
trations OF the various tribes and their
modes Of life. Representatives Of every
type OF the North American Indian are
70 be assembled upon a reservation
near or adjoining the Exposition
grounds Remarkable contrasts be-
tween the native Alaskan, the savage
Apache, the serni-civilized tribes OF the
Five Nations or the Sioux reservations
viii attract and interest the visitor.
The progress OF civilization made by
the red men will also be exemplifed.
| a building will be devoted TO the
Grand Army Of the Republic, in which
viii be displayed an extensive exhibit
OF war relics. General T. S. Clarkson,
commander-in-chief Of the Grand Army
Of the Republic, resident Of Omaha,
will take leading part in collecting
material for this exhibit. It Is propos-
ed to obtain consent Of the War Depart
ment TO bring the extensive collection
OF the government, as well as valuable
private collections from various parts
OF the country.
a trophy and prize Is offered for the
best exhibit illustrating an irrigation
system. Every modern appliance known
Ito scientific irrigation will be displayed
Many other features, unique and
Highly attractive are being discussed
The Exposition Of 1898 will be Original
in conception AZ il is the aim OF the
managers to avoid the reproduction Of
features which have distinguished FIX
positions Of recent years and with which
the people generally are familiar. The
tproducts and resources Of Western
states and territories will, of course
make up the Exposition proper and pre-
sent to the world the wonderful capa
bflities Of the better half of the Nortl
American continent