The state herald. (Holyoke, Logan County, Colo.) 1887-1921, 1893-04-21
BETTER GO IN JUNE.
Information for Intending world's Fair
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visitors.
A correspondent writing from Chicago to
the Cincinnati Post under date Of March
8lst, says:
People who Intend TO visit the Columbian
Exposition will do we'll not to cone here be-
fore May 10 at the earliest. The exposition
will not be In good shape until the latter part
Of May, despite assertions to tho contrary
made by the Chicago newspapers. The press
reports, which are being sent out from Chi
rago regarding the fair; are largely colored
by the element Of self-intercst and desire to
secure the advent of profitable crowds OF
tourists at the earliest possible day.
In strolllng through the exposition grounds
this week have been impressed by the fact
that the construction OF many of the build
lngs cannot be completed by May 1, nor will
one-half Of the exhibits be In place on that
day. At the present time there 10 nothing to
be seen in any Ct the buildings except scat
tered piles OF boxes containing some Of the
exhibits. About 1870 carloads Of exhibits are
arriving daily, and ere long, II Is believed,
that the greatest crush will occur when from
500 to 600 carloads Will arrive each day.
The time necessary TO place these immense
quantities OF goods In position will not be
less than six weeks and 1t may require two
months from the present date. However,
there will be good showing for visitors by
May 10 or 20.
The practical question il being asked by
millions Of American cltizensi "How much
10 It going to cost to take trip To the fair,
sec the sights and get comfortable hotel quar-
iersm To the wealthy this question docs
not occur, perhaps, US for them hotels like
the Auditorium, the Palmer and others Of
like grade, and prices will hold open their
doors and furnish llvcred coaches 10 take
their patrons In comfort TO the fair But
these accommodations will cost fabulous
sums and are entirely beyond the reach OF
the great mass Of Intending visitors.
Afar out towards the exposition grounds
begins great city OF new hotels built to ac-
these hotels are safe mud desirable, some arc
ire traps, and others are insecurity construct
cd. A knowledge of these facts, conveyed to
the public by independent newspapers, has
created n general demand for more specific
information, not only as to the cost OF nn er-
position trip, but us to the hotels where It will
be safe and comfortable to sojourn.
II has been my cndeavor 10 secure the facts
wanted us far ms possible, and these are now
presented, regardless Of the fact that they
may please or displcase the hotel proprictors.
In planning trip TO the exposition try and
make your arrangements to 80 In June. 1t Is
a cool and pleasant month on the shores OF
Lake Michigan. July and August arc rather
lie. Ia
the heat will scarcely be oppressive Ia the ex-
position buildings, built as they are upon the
lake beach.
Arrange for accommodations In advance II
the cash is handy in your pocket Hundreds
OF thousands OF people are doing this thing,
writing from nil portions Of the United States
and engaging the most desirable rooms IN the
hotels. There will be plenty OF rooms left for
the people who come without prior arrange
nent, but the quarters will be In many cases
undesirable, located either In badly construct
Cd hotels or In better ones afar distant from
the grounds.
There are agents for many unreliable hotels
working all over the United States, and they
arc taking hundreds OF thousands OF dollars
from dupcs who pay them advance room
rent" 1t Is risky business TO deal with these
persons, without knowing something OF a
definite character concerning their club
schemes aud associations"
Therefore, II you have friend living In
Chicago, write TO him and ask for particulars
concerning the club or hotel which may be
seeking your patronage. Ask that friend TO
jump on stree, car aud ride on, 10 the place
where the hn-ilcry Is located. or IL supposed
TO be, and to take run through the prem.
lses. In three cases out OF five the chances
are that YOU will get come facts worth know
lag aud your friend will hare conferred
great benefit at small trouble to himself.
The cost Of = six days visit To the Worlds
Fair may be figured ne follows: Railroad fare,
-; bed In good hote,, o.; restaurant
meals, tl0; 'spec,atorlum,n ti.5o; side
shows, %; street car fares, 81; extras, o.;
total, exclusive Of railroad fares, CSC. 30.
| consider this TO be fair estimate for
doing" the exposition In good, economical
style.