Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-06-27
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entrance the route ns Indicated runs through
territory of the State aud foreign buildings
OF the exiibits It is Impossible to attempt
even passing sketch. Suffice It 70 say that
they combine every coneeiyable article ia art,
manufactures, machinery, agriculture, horti-
culture. etc. etc. They come frem every
quarter of the world, and their number Is ie-
gioD. The progress of the age Is here Illus
tratcd as nowhere else, and that progress Is
vast beyond ception-mighty to behold.
The United States stands foremost among the
nations. and In the various departments
West Virginia shows up finely.
An exceedingly interesting feature of the
expedition Is Midway Plalsnnce, where peo-
pie of all nations are represented, showing
their habits aud customs, as they aprear in
their native lands. Don't fail to go through
Midway Plaieance. and If you feel like pay
ing an extra fec to go through a street in
Cairo. to witness the marvellous performances
Of wild animals in Hagenback's NIenagerie or
10 Visit the Esquimnux Village. you will enjoy
1t hugely. The cave in horticultural hall is
we'll worth visit, and If you want delight
fol, refreshing drink, get glass of orange
cider in the Florida building.
The great Ferris wheel, which eleyates you
| over IMO duQ rl1Ay 4GBt III tue uiFe
wonderful. They take you twice around for
fifty cents, making the trip in fifty minutes
and carry twenfy-one hundred passengers in
cars seating thirty-eight each.
Facilities for reaching jackson Park from
the city are varied. You can tako a boat
along the lake front for % cents, the Illinois
Central Railroad for 10 cents, and either the
cable road, electric cars or elevated road fol-
5 cents.
In the matter of accommodations, they eau
be had at reasonable prices. II you want tc
go 1t cheap aud lodge in tent, you can bt
accommodated at $3.50 per week, or so cent,
a day. A good room can be Ind at 81 and
and upwards; room With two meals at sl.5C
| to 50 aud upwards. Reductions 10 parties
rooming together.
Lunches my be purchased outsde tn,
grounds at 25 cents, or obtained at Varionl
cafes inside at moderare rates.
Comfortable benches upon which TO rest ar'
located about all the buildings and drinking
I water may lie found at convenient points
throughout the park. Free water closets art
provided in each building. There are also
finer ones, with the additional couvenieuces OF
wash bowls, towels, soap, combs and brushes
attendants, etc, which may be used upon pay
ment of five cents.
special electric display, accompanied by
fireworks, is made thrpe times a week-ou
Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday evenings
aud this is one of the most magnificent fea.
lures of the exposition-grand beyond de.
scriptton.
All West Virginians should visit their State
building. register and enjoy the comforts and
cOnVeniences there provided for them. Mni
matter may be directed to them care West
Virginia Building, Worlds Fair, and received
there, and by calling there each day friends
may by met who will not be seen elsewhere.
The exhibits of souvenir spoons by Mr.. C.
W. Brown and photographs by SIR. C. L. Nc,
Chung, of this place, show mp well in the West
Virginia building, and are viewed with interest
by thousands.
We close our article with n paragraph OF
thanks to our efficient West Virginia Com.
missioners, Gen. j. w. st. Clair and Jas d.
Butt, Esq, for special courtesics which placed
us under many obligations; also in like man.
ner to Col. w. N. Chancellor. President; Hon.
Geo. NJ. Bowers, Treasurer, and N. C. Nc.
Kay, ESQ.,. Secretary of the West Virginia
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