The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1917-11-29

in as many of the buildings as we
could. First we went in the Palace
of Horticulture, which is built almost
entirely of glass, and surmounted by
huge dome. Here could be seen
thousands of plants from all parts of
the world. one million bulbs were
claimed to have come from Holland
alone.
Next we saw the wonderful dis
play in the Palace of Fine Arts.
This palace was built in the shape of
an arc, with wings extending around
a still lagoon, the mirrowed re
Election of which are marvelously per-
feet Then we went in the Palace of
Education, from there to the Food
Products Palace. Upon passing from
this building into the Palace of Agri-
culture and the Palace of Liberal Arts,
we went through what is known as the
Court of Palms. In these courts were
found the splendid mural paintings
and statuary, the work of some of
the most famous living artists, and
lovely horticultural display. In the
Palace of Liberal Arts, one thing that
particularly remember was a huge
typewriter that was gotten out by the
Underwood Typewriter Company. 1t
was 1928 times larger than the stand
ard machine, having a weight of ID
tons (2S,000 lbs)and was FL feet
wide and Is feet high. This machine
was said to cost 100000. 1t was
operated by man using big mallet
to strike the keys. In the Palace of
Agriculture were to be seen Various
branches of the agricultural industry.
In the Forestry Division of this build
ing we saw very unique and, ex-
pensive table, which we were told was
on sale for $4,000. Cannot say,
though whether any one was foolish
enough to buy it. This table was
formed by the hand of nature, there
being only three separate parts to it,
The top was formed from a tree
that had been sawed off years before
the owner found it in the northern
ridge of the Rocky Mountains. The
sides had grown above the fat sur
face, curving over and making
smooth, even edge. The lower part
of the table resembled dogs body,
the neck, body and four legs being
of the same tree, formed by nature.
The tail was separate piece of wood.
This table was highly polished, and
upon close observation one could see
faces and forms on the top Of the
table. There was an owl, dog, squir-
rel, lady and other forms which could
be seen upon closer searching. The
owner of this table was Marcus Wein-
berger, naturalist.
In the Palace of Transportation we
saw the latest production of human in
genuity in aerial, land and water
transportation. There are eleven of
these exhibit palaces WHICH stand in
the center of the exposition. There was
635 acres of land which was occupied
by the exposition. To the east the
amusement concession district, which
was spoken of as "The Zone" and COW
cred 65 acres. At the western end of
the main group was the foreign and
State pavilion sites, with the live stock
department, race tracks and athletic
field beyond. There were 40 foreign
nations and 48 states that had pavil-
ions there. There were seen lovely
gardens of Japan, with the Temple of
Kin Ka Kuji, at Kioyo in the midst
of it. We also saw the Sacred Tenn
Piles of Siam, a typical Italian City,
French buildings, Prussian buildings,
and others too numerous to mention.
The French display of their Gorgeous
laces, exquisite gowns, ETC., could not
be surpassed, while in the French
building we saw some of the very
highly treasured articles that belonged
to Napoleon, some of them were: an
art square, chair, table, sword, let
ters, etc. We saw George Washing
toms bed, chair, tables, pictures, and
other valued articles. These were in
a building that was built on the plan
of his home, Mt. Vernon, and the
rooms were arranged as near like he
had them as could be done.
There was the great old Liberty
Bell, out in the open under little
shed, being guarded both day and
night.
The shrubbery, grasses, and flowers
were lovely and so artistica1ly ar
ranged. The lagoon with their gush-
ing fountains, and wonderful statuary,
were everywhere to be seen. At night
when the lights were turned on moth
ing could have been more beautiful