Middletown transcript., 1893-05-20
FROM CHICAGO
THE TRANSCRIPTS SPECIAL COR
RESPONDENTS WEEKLY
LETTER..
MODE OF TRANSPORTATION
What confronts the visitor to the
Worlds Fair-The Lady In the
Sedan Chair-Two Dollars Day for
Taking Snap Shots with the Kodak,
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FAIR GROUNDS May Is, 1893.
i Up to the present time the Worlds Fai
has been comparatively failure, and Their
has been no perceptible increase in Ia,
number of daily visitors. This is partly
accounted for from the fact that the new
had gone out that SO much remains to bs
finished that those whose time and money
are an object with them will delay theil
coming until some of the promises made
early in the spring, that every thing would
be complete May 1. are liable to be fulfilled
For many months past the Worlds Fair,
and particularly the department of pub.
licity and promotion, have had in the press
outside the city of Chicago loyal friends,
| who have furnished free advertising and
notices, and kind words.
Sometime since the chief of this depart
ment sent to the press in general a blank
form or appli cation for passes, TO be filed
out and returned to him in exchange for
said free advertising.
When the returns came in, these blanks
were not filled out according to this chiefs
idea, and he called together number of
reporters of the city papers, showing these
mistakes to them, and they in return made
all manner of fun of the matter. in their
papers. 1t would seem that such action
was beneath the dignity of the position
the chief occupies, and to say the least it
was uncalled for, and ungracious, consider
ing the services the press throughout the
country had rendered to the Fair. Perhaps
many are wondering why they don't get
their passes. This explains the nigger in
the fence. It is not so many months since,
that it was under serious consideration
whether his,department should not be en-
tirely abolished.
Those of our friends who contemplate
taking snap shots" with their kedaks.
within the grounds, are warned that they
will not be allowed to do SO. unles they pay
two dollars per day for this privilege. There
is possibility of this decree being modified
later on.
As one strolls through the different build
ings, notably that of the Manufacturers
and Liberal Arts, and sees the many pack.
ing cases in all shapes and sizes, the thought
naturally arises, what is done with them.
are they destroy sd?'' No. In many in
stances they have cost much time and
money, some have been made specially to
order, number in foreign lands Come
with n1a to fba eot1fb a,l- &c Tanlxs,,, Da~l-s
a1d there you will see several large tenn
porary storage houses, all devided into
compartments, and where at the rate of Al
cents per cubic foot these outside covering
are stored during the continuance of the
Exposition and so perfect is this system of
storage, that any box or crate can be found
in few moments.
Just to the north of manufacturers build
ing, as if to warn US that we could not get
along without his help, stands the struc-
ture erected BY " Uncle Sam.n 'Tis said
by some that taken in its entirety, it is one
of the best, if not the best exhibit within
the grounds. Only hasty visit was made
herein, but we must briefly mention the
showing of the postoffice department It
is highly interesting and instructive, as it
portrays the workings of the postoffice,
displays the Improvements in the service
from its earies stages to its present state of
seeming perfection. Here can be seen q
real live postoffice and postal car, with all
its ramifications in full operation.
The terminal facilities as used by the
different lines of railroads, centering at
the Fair, would seem to leave nothing
to be desired Arrangements have been
made, so that passengers from distance
can be landed directly at the Fair. without
the necessity of coming into the city first.
This will no doubt become very popular
with those who come on excursions, with
the intention of only spending the day at
the Fair. The railroad station erected for
the reception of visitors is large and COM
modious, with department of information
In charge of competent railroad men,
where it has been said, that up to date, no
one has failed to receive correct answer to.
his question in respect to the movements of
trains, rates. distance, &C. In fact these
men are walking encyclopedias in their
department.
In close proximity to this terminal depot
is the transportation building. and at both
the north and south entrances thereto, is a
long. wide balcony, the balustrade of
which is surmounted by life size statues of
men who have long been identified in some
way with transportation. among them be-
ing Scott Stephenson, Garrett, Watt and
Vanderbilt
time relics in this building, such as old
engines and cars both from England and
America, many of them having quite a
history, notably the engine used in the
days of the "late unpleasantness'' on the
w. & A. railroad. between Atlanta, Ga,
and Chattanooga, Tenn
Apropose of transportation, there was
seen being carried about the grounds a
sedan chair with a lady peeping from
behind its sllken curtains. 1t looked Curl
Gus to see this means of locomotion, es-
pecially as the power employed was two
vage-looking Turks, clad in Turkish
garb, and harnessed both fore and aft, be-
tween the shafts of this peculiar carriage.
Ihe lady seemed to enjoy it, perhaps,
though, it it was because of the attention
she was attracting, more than the COM
fort.
The grass in many parts of the grounds
ooks as If it had been growing for years,
while In others the sod has not been laid,
out by the time the June roses lend their
fragrance to the beauteous scenes, so much
will have been accomplished toward The
completion that even we who are
to watch its daily growth will
,e asfonlshed. Don't borrow any trouble
IDout getting lost, for you can't turn
round without running against someone
uniform competent to direct you.
Ihe one fee of fifty cents admits you to
he fair grounds proper, and also to the
venue which ha been .christened Midway
iaisanee. Il; Along this latter artery, the
llIages OF the different nations are situated.
he entrance fee to these special village
itractions or side shows varies from
to fifty cents each, and the rea
on for this extra charge is that they are
oncessions let by the board of directors to
rivate individuals, who furnish their own
apital to run them. OF couse there is
barge in the grounds for the use of boats,
oiIlng chairs, etc. but the general admission
t fifty cents gives you license to go where
on will inside the grounds and buildings.
nd to remain from eight in the morning
ntii eleven at night.
Next week we will try and give our
saders an idea of the grounds and build
lgs as seen at night, when myriads of
ectric lights are endeavoring to turn.
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