The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1904-06-24
To say they did well would be putting

To say they did well would be putting
it mildly.
The mineral exhibit of the state is
one of the best in the large building
devoted to mines and metalurgy.
The larger part was prepared and col
lected by Geo. Stevens at Duluth and
shows up we'll. Mr.. Stevens Is in
charge and explains the exhibit in an
instructive manner. In addition to
the mineral exhibit, Minnesota also,
shows up a handsome lot of granite
and sandstone and one wonders,
while contemplating this beautiful
stone, why Georgia marble was select
ed for the new state capitol building.
All the other mineral and coal states.
in the Union have handsome ex-
hibits, notably Colorado, California
and Pennsylvania. The building is
mammoth one and contains enough
to keep one inclined that way, busy
for month or more.
In the Agricultural and Horticult-
ural buildings. Minnesota also has
an excellent exhibits while the dis
play of our state in the Educational
building is one of the best. The For
estry, Fish and Game building shows
an exhibit from this state second to
none in the large structure. A
beautiful piece of woods has been re-
produced here, showing mounted
game animals of the state, prominent
among which shows up three man.
moth moose. Several cars of fish
from this state were shipped to the
Commission for display in the Min
nesota section, but all died before
icing placed. The reason assigned
for their demise was the non-furnish-
ing of proper refrigerated water by
the Fair management.
Our state being reconized as the
"Bread and Butter State" it is fit
ting to remark that Minnesota
has been awarded the highest scores
on its display of butter. Three sam
pies of Minnesota butter were given
sSt points, several received SO points
and large number 974 out of a total
of 100 points. Superiority is evidenc-
ed by the fact that not another state
in the Union scored 98i points on a
single sample. The judges pronounc-
ed the. display the finest large butter
display ever made and spoke in the
highest praise OF the various state
exhibits. They gave credit for the
excellency of the Minnesota's product
| and the reason for the complete
victory to the fact that the state was
most particular in butter making
and that the state dairy and food de-
partments thoroughly inspected the
creameries and gave explicit instruct
ions regarding butter manufacture
where it was needed.
The Exposition presents grand
spectacle and one that will lingel
with the beholder as long as he lives
The buildings are mammoth and pre-
sent styles of architecture that can
not fail to please. Description does
the scene an injustice it must be seen
to be appreciated. The lighting and
water effect is grand, and inspiring
and coupled with the music Of re
nowned bands and orchestras, the
moving mass of people as far as the
eye can reach, it leaves one in some
what of study as to whether it i.
real or only dream, The reality Of
the scene can be substantiated by the
800 editors, etc., who were member:
of the party. The boat trip about
the Lagoon and connecting waterways
after dark leaves lasting impression
and is one Of the sights Of a lifetime
| The Fair covers over 1900 acres
easily accessible from any point. The
management has made 1t a particula
point to see to the convenience o
visitors and the large army of Jeffer
son guards are at all times willing tt
diffuse information and keep order
Restaurants are scattered all over thu
grounds where lunches can be secured
at very moderate prices. Toilets arr
at hand in abundance. The 1ntra
mural railway will convey you tt
any point on the grounds for nom
ipal faro apd cOnductOrc mint on
the special places of Interest yol
wish to visit. To visit this nam
moth exhibition properly would be t.
lspend several months on the grounds
Every thing is done on as large scal'
as possible.
i, From the main grounds you reacl
the "Plke." This thorouglfare i
something like mile in length ant