Rensselaer Semi-Weekly Republican, Volume 22, Number 61, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 19 April 1901 — STATES ARE WIDE AWAKE. [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

STATES ARE WIDE AWAKE.

Planning for Repreventation at the Pan-American Exposition. The degree of interest in the PanAmerica q Exposition which has developen in the different States and Territories is up to the highest expectations. It assures adequate representation of the Integral parts of the Union, and in conjunction with government action a complete and comprehensive display of the diversified resources of Uncle Sam’s broad domain. Official recognition of the Exposition has been given in all the States. New York’s appropriation is $300,000. A magnificent permanent building has been erected, and an exhibit which will be highly creditable to the Empire State is being prepared. Illinois has appropriated $75,000 for a building and exhibit. Michigan’s appropriation for a building and exhibit is $40,000. Ohio’s appropriation is $30,000. The State has erected a handsome building and is preparing an exhibit. Missouri has appropriated $30,000 for a building and exhibit. Wisconsin appropriated $25,000 for a building and exhibit. The New England States have joined together for the erection of a building and display of their resources aud industries. Massachusetts appropriated $15,000, Rhode Island $30,000, aud Connecticut, Maine, Vermont and New Hampshire are expending sums sufficient for suitable exhibits. J California will make a very extensive exhibit through the State Board of

Trade and the Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce. Alabama proposes to appropriate $25,000 for an exhibit. Georgia has appropriated a sum sufficient to pay the expenses of a fine exhibit lowa has appointed a commission and an exhibit is being arranged. The Agriculture and Horticultural Boards will participate in the display. Idaho has appropriated $15,000 for an exhibit. Pennsylvania’s appropriation for representation is $35,000. Minnesota has appropriated $20,000 for an exhibit. New Jersey’s appropriation for representation Is $25,000. North Dakota will expend its appropriation of SIO,OOO for an exhibit. Kentucky has appointed a commission and an exhibit is being arranged. Maryland has appointed a commission to prepare an exhibit and the Baltimore Manufacturers Association is cooperating. Delaware has made an appropriation for an exhibit. Washington, Montana. Mississippi, Louisiana, Texas and other States will !>e suitably represented. Some State Buildings. One of the handsomest buildings in the Court of State and Foreign Buildings at the Pan-American Exposition is that erected by the State of Ohio. It stands on the broad plateau near the

Triumphal BnJge at the intersection of the two principal thorpughfares and at the head of the dock landing of the State and foreign building allotment. The size of the building is 84x122 feet. A ten-foot terrace walk extends around the outside, being widened at the northwest corner to a circular form, thus providing an ample approach from the dock landing. The lower floor is intended for the use of the general public and the upper floor for the commissioners, State officials and the State guests. Natural gas Is used for heating and acetylene gas for illuminating purposes. The artistic manner, of lighting constitutes part of the interior decorations. As the approach from the dock landing is the most picturesque, the building is embellished at the northwest corner with a statuary group. The background worked in relief upon the pilaster shows the great seal of the State, with ita hills, trees, sunrise and sheaves of wheat aud arrows. In the foreground Is the center figure standing on the prow of a boat to typify the State. The Ohio River is represented by a Mermaid and Lake Erie by a Triton. The Michigan Building occupies a very desirable site in the Court of State aud Foreign Buildings of the Exposition. The style of architecture is colonial, with large porches. There is a large hall with mantel, ladles and gentlemen’s parlors, secretary’s office, check room, postoffice, lavatories, etc., on the ground floor, and a hall with mantel, committee-room, directors’ room, two bedrooms, ladies’ parlor and bathroom. The floors are hardwood.

The porches, which are noble and commanding in appearance, have fluted columns. The roof Is. shingled and stained green. Unlike most of the other structures on the grounds, the Michigan Building has plain white walls, remindful of the White City at Chicago. The dimensions of this building are 100x82 feet. The Illinois Building is a fine example of architectural art and appropriately representative of the great State of the Middle West. It covers an area 72x120 feet and is two stories high. There Is a wide veranda encompassing the house on all sides. The lower floor is divided into two spacious receptionrooms and a grand hallway, from which ascends a staircase into the second story, which contains four smaller reception-rooms. The walls of the building are covered with staff. The tile ry)f surmounts an exterior highly decorated. Four sculptured figures near the entrance symbolize the principal Industries of the State—agriculture, manufactures, commerce and mining. The Wisconsin State Building is of the Spanish Gothic style of architecture, 48x4G feet in dimensions, and two stories high. Its situation is one of the most desirable In the Court of State and Foreign Buildings, near the bay of the Mirror Lake on the east side of the Triumphal Bridge, and in a setting of beautiful trees and flowed. It is surrounded by a broad veranda, over which is a large sheltered balcony.

SOME OF THE STATE BUILDINGS.