Holbrook argus., 1901-01-05
~ COMO CENTENNIAL.
An International Exhisition of Elec-
 tricity"s Progress.
The Italian City tO Be the Scene of a Great Celebration in Honor of Volta, the Pioneer
 of Electricians.

Alexander Volta was one ol the moSr famous forerunners in the field of elec- tricity, and now. in recognition of that fact, his natal city, Como, has decided. to honor his memory by holding an electrical exposition during the coming year, this being the -hundredth ami versary of the great discovery which bears Volta's name. The exposition will also be known as the Noltian eN- position, and it will remain open from May 15 to October 15.
 The attractive features will be an in-- ternational exhibition, showing the his tory of electricity for the l2st hundred years, and congress of, electricians. who will point out how the science has advanced to it's present stage. These scientists willgive many practical illus trations of the manifestations of elec- trical force and will especially dwell on the great significance and importance of VoIta's work. Electricians from every country will attend the exposition and will vie with each other in honoring' Volta, and also in. honoriHg Como. which has the good fortune to be the birthplace of so distinguished man.
 Volta's original inventions are partly preserved in the Civic museum. at Como, partly at the University of Pavia and partly in the Royal Lombard Insti- tute of Science, Letters and Arts They will be brought to Como and will form the most interesting part of the exposi- ton. Other notable features will be a collection of autograph letters by Volta and large number of medals and other testimonials which were awarded to him by sovereigns and scientific so-- oieties.
 The history of electricity during the last century will be amply illustrated with many manuscripts. prints and Ge- signs, as well as with pictures Of ma ehinery and electrical plants ard of the various forms of electric force. From piles and accumulators the wis itor will pass to dynamosr alternatOrs, transformers, electric motors and their manifold applications. In Q word, here will be seen the rapid and glorious his- tory of electricity.
 The exposition will be held in the Campo Garibaldi, very beautiful spot on the shore of Lake Como. The plan of the building is the work Of the we'll known Como architect, Eugenio Lain at who is also the architect of a castle il Miasino, on Lake Orta. as well as of other highly praised works. The gar deus, which will be renovated. will form with their flowers and fountains q pleasant surrnunding for the buildings
 The exhibition grounds when com pleted will have a total area of e0C0G square yards, and the buildings will be in one block, with the exception of one special structure, which will contain all the personal records of Volta. The lat ter building will measure 22 yards in length by eight in width and will be erected near the building 6evotedi tl electrical instruments. Owing to the great value of the recorj> which are te be placed therein special pains have been taken to guard this buii5iog g against fire.
 The building will be in the Empire style. which is decidedly appropriate since it was during the Napoleonic era that Nolta made his great discoveries
 Alessandro Volta was count by birth and was born in Como, February 1S 1745. He became noted as phy sicist at an early age and for many years he held the position of professor in Como. His scientific discoveries at tracted the attention of Naroleon, whc made Einr senator of Lorbardy. II addition to the Voltaic pile namcd aftcf him he invented the electrophore ant electroscope. He died in Como ol March 5, 1S27.-N. Y. Herald.