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About Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922 | View Entire Issue (June 21, 1898)
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Thu Illinois building Is one of the most complcuous iu till group of state buildings on the Bluff tract , Standing at the edge of the bluff overlooktng the valley of the Missouri ; just at the south side of the - Grand i'lazaithe broad verandas and sym- metrical appearance of the building invite t - - - closer Inspection and such invitation is scl- dom refused. Besides being one of the most attractive the Illiloisbullding is one of the most. popular places on the grounds and there Is scarcely n montett from the time the gates open until they close when the beirltflll rooms are 1101. thronged by visitors - itors who are lost in nduairatiot of sight of the mummyprovlslons , for the comfort uwl eulertninnatnt of all corers. Tile building is n tnngniilcmtt 51)00111101 i of the COIOII1UI style of architecture , com- ' t blued with snlllcient of the Greek mud fly- ZOO tire to prod u00 n cotubinotIoIt which is charming In Its simplicity mind elegtitt tea a degree , 'rime central portion of the slrue- tune , on both time emist ontl west sides , Is marked by ill columns supporting a 1)0(11- Unlit lu w Idc11 nppeara a shield bearing the I 4 amine of the state. 9'heso columns enclose a brood piazzmi 1111(1 from either side a ver- undo extends entirely around the buildiug.I A tint domie of the Ilyznnliuu typo cups the central portion of time building and otitis nil nrchitecturnlluish / to a beautiful anti nttrtetivo structure. The bailing Is 03x130 feet nu the ground and cost about $18,000 , irelndidg time furuish- lug. 'rite architects were \1'IlsOn & Marshall - shall of Chicago and the contractors were \VIIlinni Gohdie & Smts company , also of Chicago. Son n alto l tte Illlmini s 0ammissioa , sync nppoltttcd by Governor Tanner the it eldteet:4 of Illinois wore n5ked to submit designs for a etato hulldhig to beereeted at time expo- eitiou. About tw'erp' designs were pier smiltd anti October 38 , 1897 , the plans of W'Ilson & Marshall of Chlcngo averu ap proved amid the contract for the erection of the building was let soon afterward to time Gnidie thrum. The furuishtlg td the buildtug was ontlrely in the bands ofitr - slinll Flout of Chicago , the contract prices for this work being about $3,000 $ , .IuHI Ibe 1'Imiot' Gr'l'Ired 1'rople. t Thu wide anti slmdy veranda extending all around limo building is provided with cnpuclous easy chairs and these are nhvays oft 4luly. Tired visitors by time hundreds patrontzo these resting places mid laud the thoughtfulness of the 11001)10 who untiClpalcd the ut'etls of htnnnntty when vishlug an exposttlau. rlte cool and luvitlng appearance of the el tc for of limo building is carried to a , ' ( till rtallzatfon it the IaIcrlor , The sutler is treated In the clun uling cold niml style whlclt carries with It min air of comfort mud luxury whlclt no umtieru style can equal. Elegant simplicity charmtcterizes the struc- lure on every side. 'there is no ostentatious displmiy of wealth , but the rellaeumemit of luxury is on every lmand , , Emmtrancu its galaeti to tae buildtug via 1 the broad piazzas at tlto cast rand west lend- lug to n Central rotunda , which gives to ti the visitor the first glimpse of the Interior. a The Moor of the rotunda Is laid in mosaic . of a neutral tote , the decorative designs being worked out In subdued colors. In the center of the floor appears time Illinois coat- ot-units im colors. A circular row of Corln- tlalau columns , In groups of two , support a circular balcony at time second floor , and overhead appears the vaulted dome , time interior of which is painted with chotl * , , effects , Time rotunda is treated t 6 - in gold tomes , and against tlmese time soft greet of palms and other foliage oaelaants stands out in strong contrast. nor of the rotunda a check stand is maintained tained where visitors leave pat without charge , and a register k for the convenience of persons visiting the building. A stairway east entratico to the rotunda oads lO the upper rooms. Opening from the rotunda to the north and south are parlors for n lion of those who wish to take advantage of - -i , ) gop9rtualtI tor rest and quiet These - S 'Lf E # s at t"rVY I ! I,1 a + t 0i . ; o 0 extelldlmg to the full height of the two stories. Parlor for ( Imp % V.iumemi. The parlor on the south Is for the use of the wouleu , mind is entered through wide arches hung with heavy pluslm curtains. The eatlre room is rich olive green in tone. The walls are tinted with this soft color and the furnishings are of the same lone , except the soft velvet carpet , whlclt Is a deep , rich red. A wide hand extends entirely - tirely around the room at the second floor , and in this are ornaments in high relief , consisting of n wreath of laurel enclosing a state shield , the whole being treated In appropriate colors of subdued tones. in each of the four corners of the rooum is a wide divan upholstered in green plush and plentifully supplied with inviting pillows. Capacious wicker cimairs en every side hold out their arms In welcome to the tired pilgrim , and seldom Is the invitation re- fused. A library table supplied with writing l , . r IR I t'IIARLES \\'Tt.LTAMS , Ilonpestotd. m1. r I IA Jy /j 7 t . 1.Y. EDWARD C CRAIG , Itlnttoun r r ma ir Y ' , k i f ; a + s L. 0. GODDARD , Chicago , r el 1 1 r a . . . . 1'r _ . - - - - - - - - - fli\pI1 J3LW II 1- - rc uraerials mud files of the Chicago papers olTers nccomtnodnllous w ilich are the more welcome because of their rarity , and a pyano Is provided for the use of those who are musically Inclined , \'imite shades nod lace curtains at time windows alhnil a soft light which adds to the pleasant charm of this mast delightful and cozy retreat. ,1 retiring - ing room for tvonten , with a woman attendant - ant , adds to the completeness of the tie- conntodations for the feminine pnrlion of the condnuilp' . Opetdug horn this room Is the oillce of Colonel C 11 ImnbletOl , secretary of the conulisston , and custodian of the hnilding. The mace is furnished in simple style , with the necessary adjuncts for carry- log ou time business of time commnissiou. The parlor at time north of the rotunda is devoted to the men and is finished throughout in red tones. The walls and lofty ceiling are tinted in terra cotta , rev sieved with a band at the second li or carry- I ) F I rl y COL , C E 11AMfLpTON , So retary a ! 1 l t I I I b IJ C U KEI IIR : , Dixon , S _ _ _ _ w. _ IL STEAD , - j . ' , q yn i 1 . .y I ongre. iw n . , annorl , im ; ! lie tasty design al u laurel wreath aim J shield nieiitoued in connection with time green roomy. A wide , old-fashioned 1lreplact at the west side of the room is In keep - hag vIlh the general colonial style which prevails throughottl Ihi. Ouildlug.1't de divans upholstered in tt.t plush slake cozy and luvitlng nooks of every corner anti cualfo labic wicker chairs invite the weary traveler to rest. As in the greets room , writing materials mid files of the Chicago papers otTer opportunities for pleasant rev laxntlon from limo toll of sillttseed6 A greet carpet , ( ace curtains and potted pl0nts complete the fittings of this loom. Opening front the red room to time east , through wide arches hung with heavy plush curtahas , Is a large roost knovmi as "time presideul's roost , " This Is intetdell for the meetings of the lilinolo ronmrissiou amid for the tramsactiou of business. ! t is treated in green and furnished with comfortable on ! : ehairs with spreading arms and a long tabi ! gviug o husiness-Iilte appearance in stmomig cmttrust 11'it1 time luxurious ease of time par- lors. lors.A conuuodious lavatory lu this wing of time him IId illg Is set apnrl tor the mm cconmul- . of time nyen , t''or a liuucel or limit ! . The upptr pomtiou of the north wing of time buil4hmg is arranged for n bouquet or dancing room. The walls are tinted with ml. rich , red tone mind the ( lour is stdocd with the sande warm color. Many pleasant emilertatnnmenls are planned it which this room will play am huportmint I r ar 't An n rch I cut la the west will of the romp forays n ( balcony which overlooks the red romu he- loiv. loiv.Tito rematuder of time upper tioor is occupied - cupied by sleeping apartments for the accommodation - commodation of members of the Illinois cotn- tnission who wish to avail themselves of the opportunity to spend the night on the ( grounds. The same elegant simplicity which I - - ILLiNOIS STA'I'N : COMIIISSIONEKS. ' ry11f't r r > i 4 + v. \ \ I ) BRiN'I'ON , Peru ' r. . 4 JAbi1S \Y111IJON , t'hicntgo ' 31.'z' . , aim . , a ! ' s - ' , ,1 , . . , f 'u , . n erfr' hMl'e , .t - ' I ? rt. . 1- 1r j r t , ' I , 1 f yN I x . , , \ ' , , -Q I\- r plq I ' * _ - t Ihl4i OIS l'XPOSiTiON STATIs IlL'IL1)ING i Cl1ARLES A. MALI.OItY , . . - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1 a 1i , 'y..c f 0 1 oI ' ar ' + LF f ar r f Presidet2.f i j Illinois Cxposilion Cornrnission a I t , . I y a JAMES A. BLACK , _ _ Csrlhfrp - - - --Y ' ' - t- .1 ' "A i s p Pf A characterizes time eatlre hulldtug Is found in the furnlsbiug of these romps , The Illinois building is iu ' charge of Colonel C. E , ilanthletou , secretary of the Illluols conuuiesion , nod iris most estimable wife. The hnvlting cppearntdce of the beautiful - tiful building finds a hearty echo 1mm time cnnlinIit and geulnlily which ciaruet erize the lrentuent accorded every visitor to the building and the pleasing personality of the host anti hostess has mule time Ililimois building time most popular resort of time grounds , \Villlans of llopestolm , Ill presides over time desk in time rotunda and has charge of the visitors' register , furnishing such Inv formation and directions as may ho desired by callers. C. S. Wasldnglotm of Chicago and Mrs. Mnbel R'oshitgtei , his wife , constitute - stitute the force of attaches of the building and contribute very materially to time conm- fort of the numerous guests. On stbe south of the ninln Lulldlug and - t ! ny 1 RANDOIJ'11 SMITir , Flora f a , eb O J i 1 : , S , CONWAY , Chicago , -r I , MARTIN KINOMAN , Peoria. ( * 2a { a I 1 Flli1DiNAND W , PECK , ( c F r w + , I I ' F _ _ _ _ 1 r M . e Cd' conaeeted svlth it by n covered colonnade Is tut art gallery m wimIcim are dtspiayeti four large pnhttings of time iumortmlVorld's fair. 1'Isitors to time bulldl g colter a lobby , where they are confronted with several small pnlntings lu cis , shosvhlg hits of scenery in thin great \\'orld's Columbian ox - posittou , 1'edestls hero told there support small ilgures in staff , 1401110 of tii eyl brollzett , which recall the marvelous stahtary of that great expositiou Pmisshlgtlusldo the visitor enters a Inrge room , wimich Is lighted by incandescent lamps w9dch throw lhelr beards on four Inrgo pnlntings represeuling the departed - parted glories of the expnsittou which set the pnce for time world , isach picture Is about 10x20 feet lu size anti occupies otw side of time romp , The principal points of interest at the World's fair are shown lu exact likeness , mtfi'arding mm excellent and comvedent means of comparing time Trans- utisslssippl Exposition with its iluast 111mb - trious predecessor. These four paintings , mis well as the manlier ones hung In Ilse Inbby , are time work of JotuyR , Key , an artist of Chicago , turd they ii' III mite It Iii olenrory Imutortai in counectiomm with the preservallou of time glories of lime greiylest , exposilioim tlds country - try has over scrim , IIllnuts In PmirilmrrmlphM , Lincoln , Ormlt mud leogati Icnd the ilt t Illinois' nlotln Is. "Sluit. Sos'eleigutl Nmiliotlol tlulun , ° Illinois lx else ( it the few' states ui' ibe union that is out of debt. Didt Yates , Dlclt Oglesby amid Juim Il 'raider oar time war goveruurim. The Illincis lndiuas , fruuy u houi ( ht' stmnm takes its name , wax a comfedertitluu of the Cahokimi , l'roria , 1nslujlttn , Touuu'oa mind Mohmgss'emma hulians , a few rcllrs of which still surviVC' hl tilt' 1idhur Te rltorv lllluots abeuudx Iu ludini legendary Inrt bL uiy of the host oulertaluing storit's of nmdelu ilettou havt' been ii uvemm about lit mm ctlir of tha eaperieoco of the early w'hmtu visitors to the region onct' so ImiiiImmg vVIIk abtalgimini led md. ii liiols' mmumufacto rt's ccve' n 1tu a rung. ISverylhing Roam pig Iron It ) Ilse iunitmmi is turned out from the mills and faetorlet of the state. It t lie's the brad In the many , fmicture of farndug Implmneuls. lllhols' record in cnontetion with the svur of time rebellion Ix ono mil' the state's proun est htritagex , llavidg furnished snrh pen , as 1'n'sldetl Lincoln. Gune'al L'roil ant. ( corral Logan , ii Ith a host of Iesatr , hmn lie ,11011' , mmt'mlelal nu' Suelmer shit Inuits proudly back nu tlu' Buys of ' 01 Out of the grout Imslitntlons of Illhunh Is tit' llltuuds mud \ilrhigau canal- coin uwuiy tailed the dralnogt cuuil. It was iurcnde/1 u ) uilurd Ituvudx fur muter ens mnulrnllmi uUwten the grciii hmbus mid the : mimsxlsxippl river , bat moounls i , 111th murrl Chun au outlet fur time Chiynao river saf Ilehnt to prevent tit' dongeious rontutliiu , at l0il of l mlu' 111clmigom's svat'rs. 1)11I IN 01' IlO1tS'v ( l'IIOII'I'/ ' , .t II , t11(110111 Mommn1ol1st Imiuuorlmillaed by Allltumi , Now that Lieutenant Hobson has provm'd himself such u hero the phrase "Ilobson's choicu" iii. heard on every side , and sotmie renders may be Interested to know Its origin 1)urlug Shakespeare's mind Milton's thou relates the New York 'l'ines , It was the custom for genlleiyen to ride honw from limo theater oft horsebuclt , Idi'lag luEe horse , its w o do a 00th , at a xtund. Naturally each Otto wished to have Limo best imorse and umch confusion elisued , wlmilu sorido poor animals were never lukemi. A university carrier and the lirst keeper of a hackney stable at Cain brldgo , Englund , named Thottias ( or Tobias ) Ilobsoa (1511.1631) ( ) , com celv'ed 1hO plan of placing hix horsex Ia line and forcing his customers to lake the one nearest the door of time theater. It thea became no lodger a nmller of personal selection - tion but of "liobson's cbolco"-that " , - is , "tills or none. " .ii litom wiotti twa pumas dt'dfeuted In Ilobsoa , one of whlclt Is appeidcd , ON ' 1'111 : UNIVI itI l'I'Y CA1tIt1Elt , who sickened In time time of Jds vacancy , being forbid to go to Lorddon by reusun of time plague. Isere lies old Ilobsoa , Death bush broke his girt , And hare , ulasl hush laid himn In time dirt , Or else , the ways being foul , twemmty to unu lie's hero stuck In a siougim and over- thrown. 'Twas such a shifter that , If truth were known , Death was hunt glad when ho had got Idtn down , For him had any line lids ten years full Dodged with himn betwixt Cambridge and "The ' ' Bull , And suruly death could novcr have pre vaned , had not his weekly course of carriage tabled ; But lately , flnding him so much at hone , And thinking now ) mss journey's ' anti was come. And that ho had ta'en up his latest limit In kind of oIhheo of a cimmamborlln , Showed him his room where he must lodge hilt nlghl Pulled oft his boots , and took away the light , If any ask for himn it shall ho said , "ifobson has supped , and 's ' newly gone to bed. "