The World's Columbian exposition, Chicago, 1893 . to obtain. We must not forget the space devoted to the signal bureau,which was mentioned but not described in the account of the WarDepartment exhibits. It is one of the most entertaining of all in 468 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT. the building. There is a panoramic scene which represents anotable event in the history of exploration. It reproduces faithfullyto detail the return of the explorers who have reached the mostnortherly point ever attained by man. Figures representing Lock-wood and Brainerd are shown, dressed in their heavy Arctic gar-ment
The World's Columbian exposition, Chicago, 1893 . to obtain. We must not forget the space devoted to the signal bureau,which was mentioned but not described in the account of the WarDepartment exhibits. It is one of the most entertaining of all in 468 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT. the building. There is a panoramic scene which represents anotable event in the history of exploration. It reproduces faithfullyto detail the return of the explorers who have reached the mostnortherly point ever attained by man. Figures representing Lock-wood and Brainerd are shown, dressed in their heavy Arctic gar-ments, meeting and being welcomed by Lieutenant Greely in themidst of a great ice field. The latter has outstripped the body ofhis party who are at a little distance. At the side of Lockwood andBrainerd is the dog sledge which bore their supplies on their mar-velous trip, and harnessed to it a team of half a dozen canine com-panions. Some are lying on the snow resting, and others arestanding in their traces patiently waiting the word to continue the. SIGNAI. SERVICE, STATION, AND I,IGHT-HOUSE EXHIBIT. journey, and taking little interest in the welcome which is beingextended to their masters, or in the achievement which they haveassisted in making. The scene is so perfectly constructed that noone can fail to be impressed by it, and to receive a better idea thanever before of the exact circumstances and conditions surroundingArctic exploration. The United States life-savino- station is located northeast of theGovernment Building. It is a cottage of russet hue, with hip roofand gables, surmounted by a lookout tower and a deck covers a site 35 by 70 feet, and is one and a half stories high. Theinterior is fitted up for living purposes, the lower floor having aspacious dining-room, kitchen, pantry, closet, and keepers-room, UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT. 469 beside an entrance hall. The second floor, which is reached by awide stairway, contains sleeping apartments,
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