Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-07
HARRISON IS COMING.
The President and His Cresson Party
to See the Exposition and
ATTEND A FREE ORGAN RECITAL.
Visitors to the Big Show Slightly in Favor
of Schenley Park as
A SITE FOR THE CARNEGIE LIBRARY

''Too much crowd for me-" was the re-
mark made by rather prepossesing gentle
man at the Exposition last evening, as he
endeavored to make his way in the gallery
through the conglomeration of cards, fans,
popcorn and people that made progress i'm
possible, except as the entire mass moved.
But while he expressed that opinion early
in the evening, his was a noticeable
figure, still, couple of hours later, and his
face was bright with enthusiasm as he slapped
friend on the shoulder and said: "What
do you think of the show, Jim?" Jim
thought 1t was great, as did every one else
who was there, apparently from the way
they munched popcorn, walked, talked,
looked and laughed. A sour or
even serious face was an ex ception
and rarely to be seen in the man.
and passed on into the other departments,
resting long enough to listen to one of the
musical numbers and join in the prolonged
applause that made Director Innes smile
and bow his thanks in his own inimitable
manner.
The COm1NGs
One distinguished-Iookin gentleman, well
advanced in years, was seen making the
rounds of the Exposition and heard express
ing himself in very gratifying terms regard
ing it. The gentleman was no other than
Rev. J. W. Scott, D. D., the father-in-law of
President Harrison. Rev. DR.. Scott has
reached the age of 80 years, and is
an extensive traveller and very
pleasant gentleman in conversation. The
Exposition met his approval in every
particular, and he is authority for the state
ment that the President and Mrs. Harrison,
with several members of the Executive
household-perhaps the famous baby-are
contemplating visit to Pittsburg on next
Saturday, when, it is understood, they will
attend the organ recital in Carnegie Library
and visit the Exposition. Nothing definite
is as yet known, as the composite mind has
as yet not been made up firmly.
Mr.. 1nnes, of the famous Thirteenth
Regiment Band, who has in his professional
capacity visited the Cincinnati, Minneap-
oils, San Francisco, Louisville and st.
Louis Expositions, and who wears medals
upon the left breast from the directors of
some Of the various expositions, and also
several very handsome ones from secret So
cietv orders of New York City, nota-
BILE among them very handsome
one from the New York Shriners, expressed
himself as follows regarding the Pittsburg
Expo: ''It is the finest one I have ever
seen in my life I have never seen any,
thing like the amount of money spent in
beautilying the booths and cases that mas
been used in this building. The exhibits
IN r, oopf 1phao ,r;th tho,.
made in other cities. Naturally, 1
am very much pleased with the re-
ception the people have given us here.
j. M. Kimball, Superintendent of the
Erie and Ashtabula division of the Penn
sylvania Company, was enjoying the scenes
of the Exposition in company with charm
ing party of friends, and in his opinion any
number of excursionists will pour into
as soon as the county fairs are
over. The illuminated fountain will be one
If the greatest attractions for the coming
week.
IT BEATS THEM ALL.
Among the visitors who registered at
The DISPATCH headquarters yesterday
was I. Carlsen, metropolitan traveller. He
Texas at the Vienna Exposi-
ion, visited the Paris Exposition, as we'll |
Is many other large shows. He says that |
he Pittsburg Exposition, according to the |
pace occupied, is the best he ever visited. |
he was particularly surprised at the good |
Exhibit made of cutlery.
To-day only those who have special per-
nits will be allowed in the building, and
uch permits must be obtained from Man
Lger Johnston before thee show closes on
night. They will only be given
o those whose exhibits demand care on
he Sabbath.
Yesterdays voting topic at THE DIS
'ATCH headquarters was "What is your
hoice of site for the main building of
he Carnegie Free Library" The question
S a hard one to crack, and those who
lad not thought seriously about
he matter were not disposed to vote, nor
Vere their votes wanted, if carelessly given.
However, the polling was large, and
hose votes that were cast can be relied on
s the sentiG ants of those who registered
heir names in tbe foll-books.
BEs1EGED BY CROWDS.
In the evening the stand was, besieged
rom all quarters. 1t is right at the
JUNCTION of two aisles, and near the entrance +
eading from the main building to Me-
hanical Hall. The people were packed so
losely around the stand that It's a wonder
ny one secured elbow-room enough to sign
lis name.
"Schenley Park" took the lead, with a
ercentage of 100; "Center of the Old City"
oiled comparative percentage OF 88; "Bed.
ord Avenue Basin" 45; "Old Market
House" and Near Court House, 35; "Old
'ostofice" and East End" 20; Beliefeld,
8; Duquesne Way and Arsenal Park, 16;
Oakland" 10; ''Point Bridge" 3; Sixth
venue and Grant street, 1; Silver Lake, 1.
When prominent out-of-towD people voted
hey almost invariably wrote "center of old
ity," giving as their reason that the build
ng should be where visitors could see it
andily and enjoy its benefits Some. how
yer, voted "Schenley Park" saying that
people would naturally visit
ne park, and could then see the library
nd proposed art gallery at the same time.
w. Adams, of Pittsburg, voted "Schenley
ark, and wrote under his name, More peo-
lie will attend, as they will go to the park
nd stop at the library when they would not
.herwise do so" John l. Connor, Pittsburg,
oted "Should be centrally located and not
II the benefit of few." James Bradley
oted "Should be located where the work
lgmen, above all, can enjoy its benefits"
SOME OF THE VOTERS.
Among those who voted were j. C.
foods, S. c. Bennetts, A. II. Rowand, M.
. Lichliter, Samuel Andrews, Howard {
81. Metcalf, Jr.; G. H. Nc
emma, joseph Carnahan, C. S. Youngson,
'seph Walton, Oscar II. Rosenbaum, j.
:. Carr, c. R. Rhodes, j. II. Fahnestock,
. M. Hirsch, G. B. Young, D. A.. Nc
urg, w. D. Kornblum, J. B. SculIy,
'seph H. McGowen, Charles c. Buulon,
B. Agnew, W. Siebert, I. Carlson, India; {
w. Gilbert.
Mondays subject for balIoting will be
und on the fourth page, as also the subject