Trans-Mississippi and International Exposition, OMAHA, JUNB TO NOVEMBER, 1898 A HANDSOME BUILDING. A Structure of the Doric Order, and Impressive Dimensions. The Manufactures building designed by John .7. Humphreys of Denver, is a handsome structure of the Doric or der, modified to comport with nine teenth century requirements. The re sult is a building of simple dignity, having an air of repose considered loquisite in a large building. The facade presents a frontage of 400 feet, accentuated at center and end with pavilions, sixty-four and forty feet respectively, thereby obtaining suffi cient varioty of mass. The Eolidity of these pavilions and their Btrong per pendicular lines and shadows give a strong contrast of light and shade. The height of the building to the top of the main cornice is forty feet; the height of order thirty feet, resting on stylobate ten foet high. Tho height of the center pavilion to the top of the crowning group of statuary is eighty five feet to the top of the dome. The large windows, ten foot wide by twenty four feet high, placed at intervals of sixteen feet, and the roof having a large eyklight area, make the inteiror very blight and cheerful. The oenter entrance is twenty-four feet high, and very rich decoration, flanked on either sido by coupled col umns and their accompanying pilaster, standing Bis feet from the walls. The main cornice breaks around a projec tion of columns supporting pedestals for groups of statuary twelve feet high. The center of the pavilion is crowned by a ooloesal group of statuary. There are also single Btatues between columns resting on stylobate projected out to reoeive them. The spandrels above the arch are decorated with bas-reliefs. The end pavilions with their entrances are crowned by shallow domes. The entire interior elaboaration will be confined to classic ornaments. The coiling, a large barrel vault, with in tersecting croi9-vaults, is richly coffored and elaborately decorated. On the walls it is here proposed to havo mural paintings emblematic) of manufactures. EXPOSITION OF 1898. Graphic Description nf the Grounds and Various liullcllngH. Sleighing in a white city! Can yon picturo it? Imagine a clear, cold sky overhead, six inches of newly fallen snow beneath, a keen, bracing atmos phere such as you find only in the mid dle western Btates and a second white city where the snowy covering under foot is rivaled only in tho classic build ings; where tho artistic work of both nature and art are exemplified, and you have tho present appearance of the grounds of the Trans-Mississippi and International Exposition at Omaha. Hiding north on Sherman avenue we pass the Bluff-tract on our "right whore the building of horticulture will stand. The street of foreign villages will also be situated here. Of tho state buil.l ings that are on tho road to completion, Nebraska and Illinois lead the van, while the ground is being prepared for the Wisconsin, Iowa and Georgia build ings, with all tho other states enthusi astic in regard to their respective ex hibits in this direction. The upper half of the Bluff-tract will be devoted to a gorgeous display of nature's rarest blossoms, the leading florists of Phila delphia, Pittsburg, Boston, and Chi cago contemplating growing displays of theso fairest of nature's products. The building of horticulture prom ises to be one of the most unique in de Elgn. It is reached by a viaduct which connects the Bluff-tract with the main exposition grounds and forms a ver dant, fragrant center around which cluster the different state buildings. All kinds and varieties of novelties in the horticultural field will be placed before an unsuspecting public. The chime of the states will ring out from Its belfry every evening at sunset and each separate bell which will represent one of tho links in our glorious chain of states will help swoll tho song of peace and liberty America forcvert Here we turn in to the gate on our EXPOSITION NOTES. The Union Pacifio Railway Com pany, one of the few remaining rail road corporations centering at Omaha that deferred taking stock in the Trans Mississippi Exposition has announced a subscription of $25,000. This brings the total amount subscribed by the railroads tip to$125,000. George Gould has promised a subscription by the Missouri Pacific "when the road's earnings will warrant it." The road is expw-ted to subscribe at least (10,000. MANUFACTURES BUILDING. left and enter the beautiful court where all the main buildings are situ ated. The plan of the exposition grounds is an effective one. A tract of laud half a mile long and nearly 800 feet wide, has in the oenter a series of lakes or lagoons which extend from the viaduct on the east to the far cud of the grounds on the west where the government building is situated, form ing a most beautiful central decoration for the massive buildings whioh en circle then). Now the lakes are sheets of crystal, gaily bordered with flags and furnish nature's healthful amusement to hun dreds of skators. An immense toboggan-slide has been erected near the Sherman avenue ojitrance, and together with the merry shouts of the young people, the distant musio of a band at a farther end of the lake with skaters darting to and fro, the glistening win try landscape so oddly in harmony with the snowy types of Grecian architec ture surrounding us what wonder that we reined in the horses and In silenoe mentally doclared the soene one to be never forgotten? We had 'paused immediately before the entranoe of the mines building, which is of most imposing architecture in the Greok-Ionic style. The en trance is placed under a circular dome, 150 feet in circumference, rising to a height of 75 foet This immense dome is supported by a olroular row of fluted columns space beneath being the vestibule of tho grand entrance. Jnst across the lake is the building of electricity and machinery. While it is also in keeping with the spirit of classic architecture, the decorations show the happy blending of modern decoration. AH the cresting, scroll work, ornaments and panels are sug gestive of machinery and ll science of electricity. Clever designs in cog wheels are seen about the cornices and a heroic figure-piece of "Man control ling the forces of natnre" is placed above the spacious entrance. Driving on a little farther, we come to a dream of beauty embodied in the art building. This boasts of no modern decoration whatever, but stands as a perfect type of pure Grec an design and will remain as a monument to the ex position when tho summer of 1893 is a memory of the past. Tho plan of the building shows two Greek crosses with a court or peristylium between. One of these buildings will be used exclu sively for oil paintings; the other, for water colors, black and whites, prints, eto. The open court is surrounded by a colonnade of Ionic pillars and a great advantage of the unique plan of archi tecture is that, in tho spacious galleries which run around tho sides, every de sirable degree of light and shade nan be perfectly obtained. The art exhibit, we are told, will be of most superior quality. Mr. A. II. Qifllth, who is at present abroad arranging for loans from prominent collections, reports most encouraging results, while the best of all America possesses will be on exhibition. The Zolnay fountain, which will occupy tho center of the court, will be ono of the most magnifi cent productions of modern sculpture. A magnificent group, sixty feet high, represents tho progress of civilization. A figure which will typify Omaha is seated in an immense chariot which is drawn by American lions. In the front part ot the group are found those who lead the way in civilization, the pioneer, the hunter and tho soldior. Following these, as is natural, comes the philosopher and statesmen. Peer ing out in wondering amazement from the rear, are the original inhabitants, the Indians. Towering above them all and urging them ever onward, is the spirit of Progress an heroio figure of ooloesal size. This group will form a flitting masterpiece of art. Here we looked across at the agri cultural building which ouly present ed further evidence of the great beauty of design in the exposition architec ture. It is well designed to form a j temple where the vast products of this, I the storehouse of the world, may bo fit Uingly exhibited. It is finished in A. C. Fostor, former manager for Swift & Company, has been appointed general superintendent One of the most important matters that will come before the meeting of the Commercial and Industrial Associa tion of Alabama, to be held in the near future, is the matter of securing an ap ropriate state exhibit for the exposition. An effort is now being made to have the state authorities take the matter in band, with the assistance of the gov ernor, and provide a fund for the exhibit. ivory tone, but festoons of cereals and garlands of flowers are thrown into strong relief by being finished in all their natural varying shades of color. At the top is a magnificent production representing the figure "Prosperity" supported on either side by heroio statues of "Labor" and "Integrity." But we cannot linger here, and aftor passing the liberal arts building, we come to the main south entrance of the grounds and one that will always re main as the entrance of Kountze park. It is the arch of the states, and one o. the prettiest bits of architecture n the grounds. It is constructed entirely of stone, each suocossive lave' being from some one of the trans-Mississippi states. Above the arch appears a series of stone tablets upon which are pictured the coats of arms of the twenty-three states in colored faience. Immediately opposite the arch of the states, rises the slender pinnacle of the administra tion arch, which connects the agricul tural with the manufactures building. This last should be mentioned on ac oount of its impressive dimensions, of whloli the description of the main en trance will impart a fair idea of the general plan. To the top of its orown Ing group of statuary, the distanoe is eighty-five feet. Hero the last of the chain of lakes spreads out into a glistening trefoil, woll called the mirror. Facing it and looking down upon the beautiful ar rangement of the entire court, stands the government building. The main entrance which faces the center of the mirror will be up a broad flight of stairs a'nd through a colonnade. The main building will be capped by a co-. loeeal dome whioh will tower far above all other buildings. Surmounting this dome is an heroio figure representing "Liberty Enlightening the World" and the height to the torch in its hand will be 178 foet. We had reached the end of the court and turning back, I let my imagina tion picture the scene as it would ap pear when goUan summer has replaced the snowy soene with her own glorious splendor. In my mind's eye, I could see the plashing of the fountains, tho richness of tho verdure, the merry orowds that will fill tho streets and en trances, I conld see the winding walks, tho shaded arbors and I could hear the songs of the gondoliers and the hum of thousands of voices. I could soo a groat ohjact lesson being taught, of the patience and perseverenoe of the loyal, indefatigable western workers and over all and crowning all I saw suc cess. ELS IK KEASONEU. The Gernmnlik Turn Vereln. An evont of great interest to the German Turner societies of the country is the Trans-Mississippi Turnfest, to be held at Omaha during the exposition in that city. The turnfest will be un der the management of the Missouri Valley Tumbezirk, which is composed of the turner societies of Nebraska, part of Kansas, and also a part of Iowa. The Missouri Valley association has a large membership who propose to make the coming gathering most attractive and beneficial. The turnfest will con tinue one week, commencing on Juno 29 and closing July 8. The Upper Mis sippi Tumbezirk societies have accepted an invitation to participate in the Trans Mississippi test and will attend in large numbers. Duvenpott, Iowa, has two strong turner societies with a membership of fully 500 actives and passives. Clinton, Lyons, Oedar Kapids, Muscatine, Burlington, Fort Madison, Keokuk, Des Moines, Dubuque and other Iowa cities also belong to the Upper Misnissippi association. It is expected that there will be an attend ance of 2,000 active turners at the Trans-Mississippi Turnfest during the week of June 80-July 8, and that Iowa alone will send 800 actives to take part ill the turning exhibitons. The W't'k will be made one of general festivities. A concession allowing tho Venetian boatmen to row their boats- on the waters of the lagoon lias been granted. They are to pay 20 per cent of the gross receipts. Governor Lord of Oregon has ap pointed a state commission composed of fifteen prominent business men, to rep resent Oregon at the Trans-Mississippi Exposition. The commission expects to raise $20,000 in order to make an exhibit, and for this purwe will issue certificates in acknowledgment of vol untary contributions, and ask the legis lature to reimburse those who con tribute. Governor Lord has warmly endorsed this means of raising money, so that the commission can begin at once to prepare a proper exhibit. These two words emphasize a necessity and indicate a remedy, SPRING the season when the blood is most impure as a result of the win ter's closer confinement, higher living, slower action of the kidneys and liver; when humors of all kinds, boils, pim ples and eruptions are most liable to appear; when the weak, languid condi tion of the whole bodily structure de mands and welcomes help. , MEDICINE that to which the mil lions turn at this season Hood's Sarsa parilla. The orttnoZand only prepara tion especially adapted to the present needs of the human family; that which makes the blood pure and olean, as shown by its thousands of wonderful cures of dreadful blood diseases; creates an' appetite and cures dyspepsia, as shown by its "magic touch" in all stomach troubles; steadies and strength ens tho nerves, as proved by people formerly nervous, now oalm and self- possessed, thanks to Is Amerioa's Greatest Medicine because it cures when all others tail. Lubricants for Bicycles. A writer in The India Rubber World calls attention of bicyclists to the fact that animal oils are very destructive to rubber products, such as bicycle tires. It makes no difference how good the compound may be; a little spot of ani mal grease in contact with the tire injures the rubber. A careful exami nation of many bicycle oils shows that they are partially of animal origin. Mineral oils are not nearly so apt to injure the rubber. In fact, many of them are not injurious at all, when ap plied in small quantities, while many vegetablo oils are in a measure helpful to rubber. DON'T BE FOUNDERED. We' blanket a horse in the warmest weather after a hard drive if he is to stand in his 'stall.-' We take violent exercise aud do hard manual labor, and very many take no-precaution against sudden cooling oft'. In case of the horse, if ho chills, he will be foundered. In case of men and women who aro forgetful of the consequences, they will sillier soreness and stiffness from beau to foot. If we are thus forgetful, we need not be so of the fact that St. J acobs Oi l.used in a case of the kind, is one of the best and surest cures. A good rubbing relaxes the stiffened muscles and puts the joints to work again in good order. In this season of sports none who enjov them ought to be without a bottle of the Oil. Sufforers from neuralgia are warned by a medical writer not to drink tea, but to partake freoly of coffee, into which the juice of a lemon has been squeezed. THE MODERN GENERATION OF MEN Physically men are better today than ever before Our college youth are, as a gcnoral thing mngrjllloent Bpeoimons. The constitu tionally weak and nervous, though they may never become athletes, can greatlv Increase their strength and rostoro tranquility to tlie nervous system by the efficient aid of IJostet ter's Stomach Hitters, which also removes ma larial, kidney, dyspeptic and bilious trouble. The United States government ex hibit at the exposition will excel by all odds that made at any former exposi tion. SHAKE INTO YOI7K SHOES. Allen's Foot-Ease, a powder for the feet. It cures painful, swollen smarting feet and instantly takes the sling out of corns and bunions. It's the greatest comfort discov ery of the age. Alien's Foot-Kuse makes tight-fitting or new shoes feel easv. 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I also had female weakness, Inflam mation of ovaries, painful menstru ation, displacement of the womb, itcli ingof the external parts, and ulceration of the womb. I have bad all these complaints. "The pains I had to ind were some thing dreadful. My husband told mo to try a bottle of Lydia E. I'inkham's medicine, which I did, and after tak ing it for a while, waa cured." , SEE WHlKt ALL LLii (Ale, Syrup. TavG;l. Cl lougti syrup. Taves (iiod. UH 1 In Mm. Mold hv ririiffgl-tA. Spill Mmmm vmmw "'ij'ry h4 Bom Jd Only those who have been relieved of great suffering oan fully appreolate the gratitude with which the testimonials overflow written in favor of Hoode'B Sarsaparilla. Just read thist "C. I. Hood & Co., Lowoll, Mass.: "Gentlemen After. an illness of two years during which time I underwent several surgical operations, I at last be gan to improve; but my improvement was so slow that I became discouraged and it seemed as though I would never Milking Cow by Machinery. By means of a newly-designed ap paratus all the cows in a dairy can be milked at once, a vaouum tank being oonnected by pipes with air-tight pails near each animal, with flexible rubber tubes for attachment to the teats to draw the milk into the pails as soon as the valves in the pipes are opened to apply the suction of the vacuum tank. 2x1 Schilling's Best baking powder- ought to sell for twice as much as the next best. A goldfish will will die In 90 min utes if placed in water which contains one per cent of alcohol. In water which contains 20 per cent of alcohol it will die instantly. AN OPEN LETTER TO MOTHERS. We are asserting In the courts our right to the exclusive u of the word " CA9TOU.IA," and ' PITCHliR.'SCAjiTOUlA,1' a our Trade Marl. I, IX. Samuel Fttctior, of Hyanuls, Massachusetts, was the originator of " FITCUER'8 CASTORIA," the tame that has borne and does now beer the (ao-timile signature of CH AS. H. FLETCHER on every wrapper. This Is theorl(rlnal " PITCHER'S C ASTORIA " which has been used In the home of the mothers of America for over thirty years, Look Carefully at the wrapper and see that it la ih kind yon hovi always bought, and has the signature of CO AS. H. FLETCHER on tho wrapper. No oue has authority from me to use my name except The Centaur Company of which Chas. H. Fletcher to President. Match S, iSgj. SAMUEL PITCHER, M.D. A Brooklyn thief has been Bent to the penitentiary nine years for stealing two bicycles. The court evidently rides. s HOME PRODUCTS AND I'URK FOOD. All Eastern Bynip, so-called, usually verv light colored aud of heavy body, Is madb from glucose. "Trn (ViirrtVn Ihivn" Is made from Sugar Cane and Is strictly pure, it Is lor sale by first-class yrncers, in cans only. Manufac tured by the Pacific Coast SVkiip Co. All iron, tune "Tea UrwnVii DHni" have the manufac turer's name lithographed on evory can. 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