The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-08-26
ODD INVENTIONS
FOR WORLDS FAIR,
Clever Persons Busy Designing
New Features to Be Shown at
st. Louis in 1903.
LETTERS FROM EVERYWHERE.
All Nations Interested in Louisi-
ana Purchase Centennial-Sub-
scription Work to Begin
September l.

Many novel inventions and designs. all OF
them %orisinal. in the strictest sense, for ex-
hibits and amusement features. to add in
terest to the Louisiana Purchase Centen-
NAL Worlds Fair of 1903. are received daily
at Fair headquarters, and those persons
who thought genius had wasted all its
creative faculties in adding beauty and at
Effectiveness to the Chicago and Paris eX-
positions will have much reason to be sur
prised when the Fair opens in 1903 in all its
grandeur and newness.
Even the Patent Office at the national
capital Is beseiged with applications from
scores of inventors for rights on innova-
tions which have been designed for the
Fair. Already many inventors have re-
celved their patents. after depositinS in
Washington miniature duplicates, and de-
%scriptions of the devices that they think
will make the Exposition original ond IN
precedented.
One of the patents granted was for an
exhibition tower. from 500 to 200 feet TALL,
combining all the advantages for observa-
ton and entertainment of the Ferris
Wheel and Eiffel Tower. There are some
ingenious features to this invention. One
of these will be the use of soma now IN
hIlOWn means 10 ascend TO tNe Top Oh tiie
tower without riding on an elevator. 1T is
claimed that this scheme has the indorse-
ment Of skilled mechanical engineers. and
that the inventor will be able to demon
strate to the satisfaction of u wondering
public how the impossible IS possible. Tie
tower will accommodate over 100000 per-
sons every day without crowdinS or caUs-
ing any Inconvenience.
The Telescope Tower.
Another tower still more extraordinary
has been designed by H. A. Wander Cruys-
sen Of Lafayette. La, The atfthor Of this
specifications. with Secretary Cox for The
special use of the Board of Managers. Per-
haps this is the most daring feat of en-
cheering Yet suggested, but it neverthe-
less has those properties which signify that
the frame could be erected and cieraiei
successfully without fear OF danger OF any
kind.
1t is termed the telescope tower" he
cause 1T will be so built as to allow views
of the surrounding country at stages in the
ascent and descent. 1t would have sections
that may be projected up and down by
means of machinery devised. patented and
tested for the purpose. While the sections
would be raised. the entire structure would
revolVe on an exis and permit the occu-
pants of the carriages to observe tie
stretches of country. and the vista of cities
and rivers that would open 10 gaze I'll
around. Every preCaution will be taken to
provide against danger by accident or 9TH
ervlise.
ASSIOibcllNc U D. LII aiu III pau -
OF the world Is heavier than ever. Since
the inauguration Of the Exposition erter-
prise there has not been evident Sc earnest
interest in it as there is now, and the pro-
motors and officers feel a growing cncour-
because the foreign countries are
De, beginning to sh9w the proper spirit toward
the Louisiana Purchase Centennial, COM
memorating the opening OF d vast and rich
territory to civilization.
The letters sent by Mr.. John Schroers to
Consuls in all portions Of the world have
elicited great attention, and replies are
coming In rapidly, either assuring an ex-
hibit or requesting further details. Yester-
hungary, in two cities in Italy. in fourteen
German cities, in Algiers, Africa: in five
French cities. in five English cities. In two
two Austrian cities. in St. Johns, New
Foundland; in two Scotch cities, in Colon,
Colombia: in four Mexican cities. in Jersey.
Isl! ISL Of Jersey; in The Hague. Holland; in
Woodstock, New Brunswick; in Victoria,
British Columbia; in two Russian cities, in
Athens, Greece; in st. Gall. Switzerland: in
aeisingborg. Sweden; In St. Pierre, Island
OF st. Pierre. and in Belfast, ireland.
Many Letters From Abroad.
Noteworthy in all the letters is the init
mate knowledge the writer's display of the
st. Louis Worlds Fair. They show a
objects Of the Exposition, as we'll as a de-
sire to assist In it's success. Careful and
accurate information is supplied in each
cities and districts in the several
and limitations are given as TO
the sort of display each country or city
able to the Worlds Fair officials, as it will
them to suggest certain ideas to
foreign Governments and provide in advance
ample space for particular, exhibits.
Probably L6iSccSter. England, will take
tne initial step In urging the great English
fabric makers to test their articles in a
Dig competitive display. Leicester promises
to send some exceedingly costly specimens
Of fine elastic hosiery. The action of this
city may induce other English and Irish
e cit to make similar exhibits: The con-.
exhibit of artistic and costly Bohemian
and like displays are suggested IN
letters from France.
All the replies from France are very en-
couraging, and it is considered a certainty
That the sister Republic will make every en-
deavor to wrest the honors from COMPETE
tors In the departments of science and art
goods. The letters from Spain and Portu-
eal are much more satisfactory than anti
The Spanish War, it was thought
wouId nave a tendency to chill the ardor
mat they will make as good a show as any
OF the European nations. Germany seems
also very Interested In the undertaking., and
the anxiety of the large German manufac-
tories. as apparent from queries asked, TO
take some Of the prizes from the big Brit
lsh concerns, probably will result in a rarely
eNEeileht display Of German products and
wares. Mexico shows very gratifying in
terest in the Centennial. and that country
VIII undoubtedly do all she can to inform
the world of her advancement in science. art
and industry.
Statue of Napoleon.
Former Governor Francis yesterday re-
a letter from Mr.. Alexander d.
of Washington, suggesting the i'm
of having a statue of NapoleOn.
he says 1t would not only be appropriate.
put Is almost Indispensable. He also sug-
sests a painting representing the confer
ences between Napoleon. Marbois, Monroe
and Livingston.
In accordance with plans arranged at the
une meeting, active work will be renewed
on september l to procure additional sub
scriptions. The officials anticipate little diff
icutty IN getting signatures to subscription
oidEks Tor the amount Still required. At
east one subscription, running into six fig
conclude on the amounts they will
each give 1t Is expected that one-fourth of
the amount needed will be assured.
news from different parts of the State
Isnds TO show a deep interest in the Worlds
fair project. and it is reported that there is
40 opposition whatever to the constitutional
mendment authorizing the issuance of SIS
'WW,1V worth Of city bonds and the diversion
of a million dollars from the sinking fund
or a State exhibit.
1t Is worthy of record and consideration
nat the Louisiana Purchase Territory.
worth Slo.0o,U0 ninety-seven years ago, is
low worth ~twenty-siX billions of dollars
ior every dollar invested there are 81, 1888.
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