Middletown transcript., 1893-06-24
COST OF LIVING
FALSE REPORT CONCERNING
PRICES AT CHICAGO
MEALS TWENTY-FIVE CENTS
Rooms 81 per Day-The Event of a
Life Time to Visit the Fair-Large
Crowds now in Attendance-Ex-
o57Presfdent Harrison Present.


COLUMBIAN EXPOSITION. June Is, 1898 +
Kaiser Wilhelm could not have picked
out prettier day for his subjects and
friends to celebrate the anniversary of his
birth, the 18th day Of June, and If he had
beeen present at the celebration in this city
and the Fair, his heart must have swelled
with gratitude and joy to know that if his
people sohonor him while living how much
they will revere his memory when he shall
have passed away. 1t was ment that the
Germans should set apart this day and keep
it as they did. Many of the business places
were closed, and flags and banners played
an important part in the decorations. But
such paradel Streets were blocked and
travel impeded, and because everybody
Joined with the sons of the fatherland in
making the day one long to be remembered.
Singing societies. instrumental music,
speech-making all were called into requisi-
ton, and at night the festivities were con-
cluded with magnificent display of fire.
works.
The weather has been delightful, and
large crowds have taken advantage of it.
The turnstiles record the biggest weekly
attendance yet.
We have long been accustomed to see
Bunker Hill monument in granite, but
when we behold the same, as was the
case Saturday night, as one immense
obaI;eI- of Sra xrords Saar, ;nodaorata {<,
describe it. Massachusetts, is always to the
front, even when it comes to brownbread
and baked beans, but she fairly outshone
herself at the celebration given in COM
memoration of that revolutionary battle.
The governor of the Bay state and staff,
arrayed in all the trappings of pomp and
ceremony were on hand to keep things
from getting dull.
Would that foreign lands, if they have
any more people of royal lineage for our
400" to entertain. send us such amiable,
agreeable, democratic, sensible princes and
princesses as were Eulalia and her husband
She was here such short time, and yet
among all she made host of friends. The
dedication ceremonies in the Spanish build
ing were rendered more interesting because
of her presence.
Ex-President Harrison, Governor Mat
thews and many other distinguished
Indiana sons, were present at the dedica-
ton of the Hoosier's State building. The
is very comfortable looking, with
its broad verandas and spacious halls, and
is altogether one of the most inviting and
home-like among the many state build
ings.
Matters are gradually but surely shap.
ing themselves in the installation of ex-
hibits, and so much has been accomplished
in the manufactures building that now
Chief Allison can get his much needed
rest. This, the largest building in the
world, is now completely installed and it is
a fair in itself. The Italian section shows
much from the land of the bandits and
very dainty and pretty is the workmanship
of the displays made. France seems to
have set the pace for other nations to follow,
AoA surely ~ WUuiu sSSHi tua1 SAS uaU iCib
nothing ont. 1t is magnificent almost be-
yond description.
There is no need for many who did ex-
pect to come to the fair to stay home
because of the false reports that have gone
out concerning the cost of living here.
When good clean room can be had for 81
per day per person, and in some cases less,
and meals from 25 cents up. there is no
for people remaining home be-
cause of those reports. They are absolutely
yroundless. So come and bring the chill.
dren and have good time, for worlds
fairs don't occur every year.
The Kings Daughters and Sons dis
,ussed the subject of social and moral
reform last week in the art palace, and
we don't know any better place to put
heir teachings into practice than right
here in Chicago.
The women of Arkansas deserve great
credit and praise, for the perseverance and
pluck they have exhibited in the finishing
Of their home, without the aid of the legis-
ature of their state. We Yankees who
have never been south only know by
tradition of the many beautiful women
who reside south of the Mason and
Dixon's line. At the dedication of the
Arkansas building this tradition was made
real, for the presence of many beautiful
southern women who helpedsto make the
exercises more interesting than they other.
wise would have been.
"The King of Glory Shall Come In " So
'ang the chorus in rendering Handers
Messiah" before an audience of thousands
n festival hall. They were assisted by an
orchestra of over 100 instruments, under
he able leadership of Prof. Tomlins, and
he phrasing, execution and technique of
he soloists, especially the tenor Edward
Lloyd, was great pleasure to listen to.
All the big bugs connected with the
air and many other prominent people
ndeavored to make the leave taking of
he British commissioners one long to be
and as pleasant as possible
n the reception given in their honor.
The junketing trip of the Illinois Press
was success in every way and
he reception given in the Illinois state
uilding was everything that could be
esired.
While fakirs in all lines are numerous,
here is an especial pestilential multitude
f those selling pictures, maps and guide
looks of the grounds. They cry them in
our ears at the railroad stations, boat
andings, and at the gates outside the
rounds, falsely shouting the Official
luide.n If the visitor will bear in mind
hat there is but one '0fficial Guide" that
is the only guide sold within the
and await entering the ground
efore purchasing, he will avoid a petty |
As the genuine Official
iuide" sells for 25 cents, there if not much
t stake, but it Is just as well to avoid even
small swindle by the outside fakir, if You
are for guide book at all The genuine
'uide book is an especial aid for those
rho wish to make rapid work Of seeing the
air.