Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1915-04-28

course all are made from glass, tinted to
counterfeit jewels. Each jewel 10 sus-
pended from hook so that it is in con-
| slant vibration. Back OF each jewel are
tiny mirrors to assist In the reflection.
Passing through the arch, one icomes into
the 'court OF the universe. This court,
which strongly resembles the great area
| in front OF st. Peters in Rome, was de-
signed by New York firm. It is won
derful court in architecture, ornamental
tion, color arrangement and, above all, in
meaning.
On the left is the fountain Of youth, by
| New York woman. At the right is the
fine formal fountain of Ell Dorado, by Mrs.
Harry Payne Whitney. The idea OF the
unattainable gave to Mrs. Whitney the
suggestion for this fountain. In the
panels are seen the men and women OF
life on their mad rush for wealth, power,
fame, etc.
This court will show a succession OF
beautiful bloom throughout the year.
Just now the rhododendrons make a
brilliant sheet OF color. This great court
is entered on three sides by triumphal
arches - the triumphal arch of the
0ccident, the triumphal arch OF the Orient,
the triumphal arch OF the Tower OF Jewels.
The north court of this "court OF the
universe" extends directly through to the
San Francisco bay. At its extreme end
rises the ''column of progress, also by a
New York artist. This wonderful column
is surmounted by the adventurous
bowman, a colossal figure. This pur-
poseful type of manhood, with magnifi-
cent decision, has just drawn the bow,
and on has sped the arrow OF success.
The bowman looks out to see it hit the
rhark. At his side a little woman
crouches, watching intently the face of
the bowman. She will know by his eyes
il the arrow has gone home, and she will
then bestow upon him the laurel wreath
and the palm Of victory which she holds
in her hands. Many San Francisco people
would like to have this wonderful group
duplicated in bronze to remain perma-
nently with the city as reminder OF the
exposition OF 1915.
Just in front of the column an
arrangement of search lights throws
various colored lights by manipu-
iation OF gelatine slides. huge
locomotive elects steam, and as it
rises rainbow colors are thrown upon it,.
This is all on the water front. Scows are
anchored, and tons Of powder are used
in sending up bombs OF fireworks which
make aeafening rear bat indescribably
wonderful display OF fire works. 1t is q
most delightful view OF the exposition
one gets at night from the ferry boats
name OF "Jewel City" seems wholly ap-
propriate, for with the many search lights
turned upon the towers, domes and
statues, it seems q veritable fairy land.
Saturday saw my first polo game. The
game was between Cooperstown, N. Y,
and Midwick, OF Pasadena, Cal. 1t was
for the championship OF the exposition,
and was won by "Midwick" after very
snappy contest. The two teams were very
evenly matched, and up to the last
minute the game was in doubt.
On this day Cuba dedicated its building.
The pavilion stands in an imposing po-
sition. 1t is built around an open court.
General E. Laynez del Costello, the soldier
who fought in eighty-two engagements,
was conspicuously present, both as COM
missioner-general to the exposition from
his government, and also as chairman OF
the day. With patriotic fervor he made a
most brilliant address, emphasizing the
friendly attitude Of the Cuban republic to
the United States, saying that in Cuba
there will be perpetual remembrance OF
the strong hand extended to Cuba in the
dark hour OF her struggle for liberty, and
that Cubans will be found forever by the
side of the flag that hoated on San Juan
hill. Finishing his speech amid tremen-
dous applause, Gen. Costello read from his
government at Havana cablegram Of
greetings. A telegram from the Cuban
minister at Washington was also read.
Judge Lamar, national exposition COM
missioner, made brief address. "As long
as the American nation exists, as long as
there is Cuban republic, this great ma
tion will regard the republic Of Cuba not
as ward, but as a powerful friend" he
said in part. Major-General Murray was
then introduced by General Costello as "a
man who fought for the liberty OF Cuba".
Governor johnson and Mayor Rolph made
brief addresses. The usual bronze plaque
was presented and accepted, and the