The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1885-01-23
WORLDS EXPOSITION.
THE BIG SUNNY SOUTH SHOW
Declared to DO a Great saeec,oa,-rho un.
favorable Opening Followed by a Com.
pletenessIna all Department,--Address
of the Exhibitors Association.

NEW ORLEANS, Jan. Colonel A. K
Mcclure, Of the Philadelphia Times, in hi
address to exhibitors at the Worlds Ex
position at their meeting, said that since
arriving here he had made careful inyes
Itigation into the affairs Of the exposition
financial and otherwise, and had
come to the conclusion there was abso,
lutely no fear Of the exposition proving
failure, as some Of the exhibitors had
apprehended. 1t would prove an un.
paralleled success. He had telegraphed
north to-day saying the time had arrived
for the people to visit the Exposition. He
urged united action on the part OF the ex-
hibitors 10 counteract the false rumors
and ISLANDERS regarding the Exposition
spread throughout the North.
The association adopted the following
circular letter and ordered several thou
sand copies printed ior circulation through
out the country:
'In view of the fact that misstatements
have been circulated and serious mis-
apprehension exists as to the present
status OF the Exposition, we deem 1t proper
TO announce tothe public from association
with exhibitors and State Commissioners
gathered here on'the ground from all sec
tions and necessarily conversant with the
facts, that the work from its inception has
steadily grown into such huge proportions
that the design originally planned proved
inadequate to consummate it within the
tine named. .'-
Despite the difficulties a very large pro-
portion OF the exhibitors with commend
able perseverance and no little extra ex-
pense to themselves, haveiong since placed
their goods in position TO complete their
exhibit.
The unsatisfactory ineompleteness Of
the attractions and the continual chilling
rains and muddy streets all contributedto
dishearten the earlier visitors, and their
unfayorable reports tended to deter others
from coming. Now, as 10 the
present condition OF affairs here:
There is o park Of $50 acres clothed with
verdure and adorned with semi.tropical
plants and orange trees. The double row
Of grand old oaks is the admiration Of
every visitor. Fifty acres! OF roof
cover the various structures. Inter
spersed through this area is a double
row. of stable buildings, 2,400 feet long,
which contain the most extensive herd OF
live stock gathered together on this
continent. From tile galleries ofthe main
and government buildings, the eye
wanders over millions OF dollars worth
Of exhibits such as have rarely
been equalled at any worlds expo
sition.. The grounds are reached by means
of.five lines of street cars, as well as by
steamers, which land passengers at all
hours at the river. front OF the Exposition
grounds.
In addition to the numerous hotels OF
the city others have been erected near
The grounds, and by addressing Mr.. B. L.
Walsh, ut the Bureau Of Accommodation,
1874 Gravier street, ronns in private houses
can be procured for those who desire a
more quiet home during their stay.
Nearly. all the exhibits are on exhibition,
and the opportunity ola lifetime is now
offered the scientist and artist and all in
Ierested in the material progress. of the
age; and We most heartily and cordially
invite you to visit this colossal exhibition
and inspect for yourself its beauty and
magnifcence, as seen in its many works OF
art, It's agricultural, mechanical, mineral
and horticultural display, and sgoyerns
ment, State and foreignexhibits.
]. @. ALEXANDER, Philadelphia,
w. II. DoASE, Cincinnati,
GEORGE A, ,BASTA, New York City,
Committee Of the Exhibitors Association
of the New Orleans Industrial and Cot
ton Centennial Exhibition.