The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-08-22
WORTH GOING TO SEE.
Enthusiastic Praise Given to the
Omaha Exposition by Mr.. Z. II.
laval, of Wilkes Barre.

From the News-Dealer.
Il. II. laval has just returned from a
trip to the west, where he visited the
Omaha exposition. He speaks most en-
Enthusiastically of it and says It is worth
overybody's time to go and see 1t.
In no respect probably has the success
of the designers and builders of the ex-
position been mere pronounced than in
the matter of electrical illuminations.
The central feature in the illuminatiols
is the electrical fountain, designated Nau-
titus. In the center is a tall column on
the top of which is seated the figure of
Neptune, viewing his realm with regal
dignity. Before him riot his captive wa
ters in holiday attire, assisted by the
rain bow subjects of a rival sovereign.
Innumerable sprays of vari-colored crys-
tai fluid dart forth in rapid sequence.
The fountain is the central feature in
the picture, but 1t Is in the general illumi-
nation of the buildings-a row of lights
along every cornice, around every win
dow, up every pillar, encircling every
dome-that the skill of Luther Steiringer,
who has had charge of the lighting Of
the buildings and grounds, has accom-
plshed the most wonderful results.
BY daylight the picture of the grand
court from the top of the steps leading
to the South Viaduct is one which every
visitor will remember. The water of the
lagoon, dotted with pretty gondolas, and
surrounded with sloping banks of rich
green gress, forms a contrast to the da:-
Zling whiteness of the buildings the SYM
most noteworthy successes of the bull l.
erS of the exposition.
1t is like a glimpse into Fairyland. At
the west end of the lagoon stands the
government building, the salient poings
of its architecture made distinct by cleo
trio star points. Tie heroic figure, Lib
erty Enlightening the World, which sur
rounds the government building is Jew
eled with incandescents. Beneath the fig
ure several lines of light completely
girdle the cupola above the dome. Stream
CrS of light cover the dome, apparently
held to their places by five pointed stars
on either side of the dormer windows.
To the left the Fine Arts building rivits
the attention with domcs light encircle1,
cornicos ablaze. pillars and pilasters, il
Illuminated. OppC site, across the water
mirror. is the classical Agriculture huil1-
| ing. 1t presents a brilliant opportunity
for incandescent decoration. The admin
istration arch shows it's lofty spire out
lined in symmetrical lires of light to the
uppermost point. The Manufactures
building has the prominent roof cornices,
caps of columns, pedestals, and other
| points of vantage embazoned with in
Candesccnt lights. Across the lagoon the
Arch of the States is girdled with bands
of light and the Liberal Arts building is
vividly outlined alCrg it's cornices. The
Mines and Mining building is especially
adapted for this beautiful decoration and
right royalty has it been beribboned and
festooned. Its graceful portico is clearly
defined, the towers wear scintilating
crowns. the windows shine as If revelry
were within. Facing this structure is the
Palace of Machinery and Electricity, with
all effective points penciled in light.
The marvellous result, which neither pen
| nor brush nor camera can reproduce is
obtained by the use of nearly 10000 IN
candescent lights with a combined power
equivalent TO that of 1863 12O candles II
| is noteworthy that this is the first time
electrical illumination has been attempted
| on so large a scale by the use of incan-
descent light alone.