Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-09-14

CHICAGO, Sept. II, 1913.
After the parade on Labor Day was
over we looked around for means of
transportation to the ball park, where
Baltimore and Anson's colts were sched-
uled to lock horns. We knew where
the grounds were located, but how to get
there the quickest was not known. Two
of Chcago's finest were interviewed on
the subject. One did not know that
Chicago had club and the other said
they were playing in the east. These
are fair samples of the answers one may
expect from the police of this city,
They appear willing enough to help
strangers, and if some philanthropist
would present the force with guides of
the city they might be able to impart
some information that could be relied
upon.
When we finally arrived at the ball
park we sent message to our friend,
Hugh Jennings, who at one time graced
Freeland's diamond. He gave us
hearty welcome and asked to be remem-
bered to the boys at home. In the fifth
inning Kelly, one of Baltimore's players,
cushioned a decision made by Tim
Hurst, of Ashland, Pa, and he was fined
$25 and ordered off the field. Jennings,
who has not played regularly on account
of an injured leg, took his place and
gave us a chance to applaud some of his
neat playing. Hugh, however, went in
to late to save the game, and Chicago
won, Is to 10.
A view of the river was made in the
evening. This stream has the reputation
of being the dirtiest river in the worlC
and it certainly is. Boards, plank, box
es and such articles as will sink immedi
ately in common water rest easily OF
the Chicago river and it is doubtful if {
person falling overheard could push his
way through the scum on the surface.
A visit to the Casino theatre, where q
fine collection of wax works and Haver'
ly's minstrels are the attractions, ended
the day.
Tuesday morning found us at the fai
grounds bright and early, Midway, tn
most famous side show in the world, wa
viewed before any attention was paid t,
the White City. The Plaisance is tht
continuation of 59th street, and is inside
the exposition gates. 1t is about a mile
and quarter in length. The visitors
can make the best time by commencing
at the lower part, taking the right hand
side and going to the gate; then return
on the left and end where the fair build
ings commence.
The Congress of Beauties, where fort,
of the supposed to be- most beautiful
women Of the world are on exhibition il
q good drawing card for its manager
Some very pretty girls are there, ant
also some that are not so pretty, accord
ing to our ideas of beauty. Libby Com
pany's glass works is very instructiv
to any one who is not acquainted wit
the methods of manufacturing tn
article.
Mrs. Hart's Irish village gives vie'
of several industries which have bee
established in the country towns of tn
green isle. 1t also contains faithful
representation of Donegal Castle, at on,
time the stronghold Of Red Hugh, o
Tyrconnell, also the great statute o
Gladstone and model of the memoria
chapel now in course of erection at tn
birthplace of Daniel O'Connen.
The japanese haye village that
worth seeing, and the wares and move
ties they exhibit and sell are of a yer
fine quality of workmanship.
From the Fatherland we found man
things of interest, and our German cit
zens can feel proud of the display mad
on Midway by the people of their nativ
country. Here is where II. Steiner
formerly one of Freeland's merchants
is in business with a gentleman VIII
paints your initials and residence on tn
face of your watch for a quarter, MI
Steiner is now in the hospital sick, bt
his partner expects him around in
few days.
Cairo Street should not be missed
is the best on the Plaisance with a fe
exceptions. 1t is swarmed with Egyl
tians, and to see their efforts to dispose {
their wares alone is worth the time sper
there.
The Algerian and American India
Villages are nothing extra. The Chimes
temple of worship and Chinese theatr
are fair, and view of the Californi
ostrich farm is very good. Twenty-on
of these birds are here. They are vall
ed at about $400 each, and their plum,
are plucked every eight months.
Old Vienna occupies large amour
of space with very little in it. A visit
the Columbian fire station shows Il
visitors the machinery the fire fighte
use here. st. Peters of Rome is IL
biggest imposition on the grounds.
oaatan ! T 1.