Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1911-09-26

nor sound OF symbalS that the nrst
Industrial Exposition opened it's doors
this afternoon, but with a quiet and
gracefulness delightful to behold the
machinery was set in motion which
will continue for twenty days.
For the last week the skeptical
would not be far enough advanced to
meet the opening hour as advertised
but in this as in other things the
doubters proved but poor prophets
and at 2 o'clock this afternoon the
doors to the main entrance swung
inward and visitors poured in in a
steady stream.
While it is true that the time given
Superintendent Gilbreath and his as
sistants to form the magnificent in
stitution was short, it but spurred
them on to greater effort and with
day and night work for the past week
today found the great work finished
Few people not fam ar with con-
ditions have little conception of what
has been accomplished. 1t must be
remembered that three months ago
the great building. three stories in
height and a basement,s was little
more than an abandoned wreck. The
walls and woodwork were there to
be sure. but in order to fit it for
exposition purposes it had to be re-
modelled and the whole interior prac-
tically rebuilt. With the force of men
at his command the courageous state
superintendent of agriculture began
the task, and as result North Da-
kOta today has an exposition building
Of which she may well feel proud.
And indeed she is proud not only Of
the building which is transformed,
but the magnificent array of exhibits
found within to awaken the patriotic
pride Of every resident of the state.
The main floor of the big building
resembles a picture in fairyland, with
it's decorated walls. its great glass
pillars, its unique pedestals, its glass
cases and pyramids, its artistic de-
signs, all the work of North Dakota
hands.
One would ne'er believe that grains,
seeds and grasses could be made to
assume so many classic shapes and
unique designs. But this is what they
have done under the skilled hands of
the artist. The beauty of the main
hall is indescribable and
when the myriads of electric lights
are turned on tonight the picture will
resemble scene from the Arabian
Nights.
The first object to greet the eye on
entering is a great bank of blooming
flowers from the Hoskins greenhouses
in Bismarck. Roses, carnations, lilies
of the valley, chryasthemums, pinks,
pansies and sweet peas we'll up be-
fore the eye in one great mountain
of beautiful color while the air is
laden with their rich perfume. The
scene is grandly beautiful and fascin-
ates the senses. From this bower the
throng passes on between the great
glass framed pillars which support the
ceiling of the long hall until other
wonders are encountered to make one
stop, stare and wonder.
If there is plant grown in North
Dakota which is not shown in this
room the managers and designers
would be pleased to have attention
called to the omission. And not only
is plant life represented there but the
choicest fruit it bears.
1t would be impossible to describe
the attractions on this the opening
day, but it is enough to call brief
attention to some of the chief fea>
lures. - --
Passing on from the Hoskins flower
display the booth provided by the
Norhern Pacific Railway is encoun-
tered. And it's inviting appearance
causes the visitor to stop and linger
10 study the buffet, which offers such
comfort and convenience for the
The next centre attraction is the
great walls Of rope and hemp, the
product of the state penitentiary
mills. With the arrangements of the
great bundles one cannot but admit
that beauty may be extracted from so
plain an object as coil of rope.
And then comes the offering of
he great 500 railway system with
is inviting retreat and mellow light !
ed stalls. From this on there are
untold wonders to see and to rush
through the mazes is to lose muc1
given in the way of an education as
o what the great state of North Da-
lota produces. The home state where
and plenty reigns.
1t is with reluctance that the visi- i
or leaves the enchanted hall to either |
20 into the cement vaulted basement |
With its showing of Ignite COAL it's
stone. its pottery and brick the raw
Materials and the finished product of
earth yielding riches to be found in
'ifferent sections of the state.
Perhaps it would be as we'll to
lscend to the third floor and walk |
o the extreme end of the south wing |
# the great building and take a look |
It the county and individual exhibits. !
+ you do this you will find in the
extreme corner booth an elaborate dis !
,lay Of the work done by the pupils |
# the state normal industrial school !
It Glendale. Most residents of the |