The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-12-20


and exceeding the territory Of the United
States at that time.
Fourteen states and territories have
been created out of the Louisiana terri
tory. having total present population
of about 100000. and an estimated
wealth of $4,000. 100000. The citizens
and corporations of St. Louis raised by
private subscriptions $5.OOOOOO. the mu-
nicipality of st. Louis added 5000, 900,
the state of Missouri appropriated $1.000,-
900. and the United States has given it's
Endorsement and help to the extent of
$5,OO0,O0O, besides appropriating $3.50, 900
for the government buildings. Appro-
priations have been made by several
states ranging from $4,000 to $250,O00.
All Nations Are Invited.
On the goth of August last the presi-
dent OF the United States issued a proc
lamation addressed to all the nations Of
the world inviting them to participate in
the Worlds Fair at St. Louis. This in
vltation was delivered through diplo-
matte channels to the heads of the vari-
GUS governments and favorable replies
have been received from a large number
OF them, indicating a worldwide interest
in the exposition.
city. the authorities having set aside
more than 900 acres of Forest Park. and
an adjacent area having been secured
makes total of nearly 1900 acres. In
cluded in the fair grounds are the build
ings and grounds of Washington univer-
sity valued at $3.O0O.00O.
The principal buildings for the exposi-
tion are to be arranged according TO a
symmetrical plan somewhat in the form
of fan. in the northeastern part of the
Forest Park section. The principal vista
will be that from the main entrance look
ing southwest some three quarters of a
mile to the art palace, which will crown
an eminence 60 feet above the general
level of the main buildings.
This avenue will be 600 feet wide, and
there will be a transverse avenue 300
feet in width. Fronting upon these
beautiful avenues will be the Manufac-
turers and Liberal Arts buildings. the
Educational and Social Economy build
ings. the Mines. Machinery, Electricity
and Transportation buildings. These
structures will vary in size from seven
to Is acres in area.
A broad lagoon will encircle two of the
most central buildings. The Palace of
Art upon the hill at the southwest will
be permanent, and with it's by-buildings
will cost about $1.0Oo,0OO. The general
style of the buildings is to be that of the
renaissance. with liberal use of colon
ade effects upon all exteriors. The slope
from the Palace of Art to the lagoons
will afford an opportunity for cascade
effects of a most beautiful character.
The Government building and pavillions
devoted to special purposes will occupy
a position upon the elevation southeast,
but conveniently situated with reference
to the main group of exposition build
ings.
Embraces Every Human Activity.
Southwark from the main group, and
beyond the Palace of Art is consider
able space which will be devoted to state
and foreign buildings. Among these will
be that of Missouri which is to be per-
manent, costing about 100000. The
largest building Of the exposition will be
devoted to agriculture and it's allied in
dustries. It will stand west of the main
group and cover an area Of more than
% acres. The new buildings of Wash
ington university, which are nearly
ready for occupancy. will be the admin
istrative headquarters as well as serve
other purposes.
The Worlds Fair will embrace in it's
scope every department of human ac-
tivity. 1t Ia the purpose Of the manage
nent to have it portray civilization in its
most advanced state. The exhibits are
to be divided into the following main de-
partments: Education and social econ
omy. art, liberal arts, manufactures. ma
chinery, electricity, transportation, ag-
riculture and food products, horticulture.
viticulture and arboriculture. fish and
game. mining and metallurgy forestry,
antropology. athletics.
Throughout all departments, SO far as
1t may be done, the exhibits will show
processes Of manufacture and the devel-
opment of the articles displayed There
will be numerous complete installations
of manufacturing plants, and life and
activity will characterize the exposition
and give it unique individuality.
! Sources of raw materials will in most in
stances be shown. and step by step the
work of producing articles of utility and
value will be portrayed.
viii Show Resources Of Countries.
An effort will be made to have every
country as well as every department of
human activity adequately represented.
Commissioners have been appointed and
have gone upon their missions to the va
rious countries of the world which have
accepted the invitation to participate
with the view Of assisting so far as pos
sible in the collection OF exhibits.
They carry with them q full knowledge
Of the plan and scope Of the exposition.
and are empowered to cooperate with
the representatives Of the various gov
ernments in bringing together displays
that win show In . comprehensive way
the natural resources Of the different
countries. their various lines of. manu-
facture. their systems OF education and
other public institutions by which they
are making an advancement In ciyillza-
tion.