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A Northern Pacific Railway spur will run in on the peninsula from the neck of land on the Willamette river side, and the general exhibits and Philippine exhibits and village will be brought in by that route.

“The group of Government buildings are being rapidly rushed forward and will be ready in ample time.

“Superintendent Church of the mechanical construction department of the Government, proceeding upon instructions, will construct an entirely new plant for the working mint to be installed in the Government exhibition building at Portland. The improvement over that shown at the World’s Fair is at least 50 per cent. Two furnaces will be installed, in place of one as there, thereby showing a continuous operation instead of having to stop once every hour for replenishment. Constant demonstration will edify and instruct visitors, as the exhibit will show how money is manufactured—with this difference: That medals and souvenirs, similar to ever-popular coins of the realm, will be stamped.

“The Bridge of Nations, classic in outline and in imitation