Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-06-12
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CHICAGO, June 0.-Netwithstanding
all the advertising which the COlum-
bian Exhibition has received, the aver
age visitor does not realize its immensi-
" until he gets within the gates. Even
then it does not overwhelm him at one
fell swoop, but gradually. 1t Is only
after be has tramped up and down the
myriad Of avenues, across and though
the big Industrial building, and several
other OF the hundred or more struct-
ures, that there Is an awakening, a
dawning upon his mind that he has
tackled the biggest thing on earth, "
and il looks as II were going 10 get
away with him. This is his first
DAYS experience. The second is like un-
70 il, only more so. He goes 10 bed late
Al night with heavy Seige Of bone
ache, accompanied with strong foot
sore symptoms. They keep hlm awake
awhile, notwithstanding be Is very tired
and ought 20 fIll asleep as soon as
his back kissed the sheets. He sOlaces
himself With the belief that il being his
irst day, be has exercised slightly more
than his custom, and on the morrow he
won't have TO do so much Of it, in fact
be will take things easy.
Morning arrives, be braces up and
makes an early start, with thanks that
with Yesterday the worst Is over, and
hsncefOrth it will be plain and easy
sailing. He makes a dash for the first
thing in sight, His time is limited 70
four or five days or a week aud he wants
10 do IL all within the allotted time.
Wen suppose be has struck the Horti-
cultural Hall On entering be thinks
he will give IL half an hOur-pOsSibly an
hour. IL would be a waste OF time TO
linger longer. He becomes deeply in-
terested 10 the magnificent display from
almost everywhere on earth. II he
be from West Virgin as was the case
OF the wri.er, his curiosity and interest
y is excited TO q white heat al the display
7 OF cOcOanut trees and fr0tt, AMI plneap-
pie culture 10 the Florida exhibit.
When about one-fourth OF the exhibits
In this wonderful building has had a
cursory examination it occurs 70 him TO
look az mis- watch, and 20 his coDSter-
nation TWO hours have elapsed. He
msdly rushes through the rest Of the
displays, really seeing nothing
of their beauty, size and magnihcence,
because Of the impelinK power
10 hasten and see something
else. He finally gets out and makes
dash for Electrical Hall. The wonders
therein be has heard 50 much Of that he
must give 10 more than ordinary atten-
tion. Two hours were consumed be-
fore be was aware, and with a realizing
sense that be does not possess a 0aRa-
telle of Information concerning the
modern wonders lying around loose in
this one building. But nearly five hours
OF the day is spent. and yesterdays sore
ness OF foot and body is beginning TO
manifest itself with no uncertain symp-
toms. He drops into chair az the
nearest reireShment stand, and they
are legion, 20 size himself up, prick
himself. so TO speak, aud mentally en-
ouire, Where am l at?' A ham sand
Wich Which Mr.. SheekeY sells at
a nickel, costing twenty cents and q
glass or beer at FIVE cents are gulped
down, and of be rushes. The re-
mainder OF the day tili dusk is spent in
aimlessly tearing about from one place
To another, with realizing sense that
al tke plans mapped out at the start
we're rs impossible OF executing as con-
trolling the will-o'-Jhe-wiSD. Some
twenty odd miles have been covered
and vet there are hundreds more 20
cover. and still the end is afar OF. So
one gives up all hope, II he
retains his senses, OF seeing it
all and for the remainder Of
the short time he has, acts nationally
aud tries TO see what be can In a leis-
urely, painstaking way, which is the
only way 20 do justice 20 the Fair and
himself. One cannot properly and COM
pletely know it all II the entire season
were spent within the grounds The
right way is to select that which one
wants 20 see most. and then thoroughly
view and investigate. Five or six
hours a day are enough % spend on the
grounds. More than that makes one
weary Of seeiug so much and he longs
for some vacsnt space where be can get
rest by seeing nothing.
ABOUT WEST VIRGINIA.
West Virginians make a mistake who
do not visit the STATE building. Ii Is
delightfully."- situated az the intersection
OF two OF the main and most beautiful
avenues, among the State buildings. It's
size. Surroundings and fittings make il
q most enchanting spot when tired OF
sightseeing 20 rest aud refresh ones
self either 50 midday or eve, and TO
meet acQualntalces. Hon. w. n.
Chancellor President OF the West Nir-
ginia Commission, assisted by Mr.. J. 5.
NaylOr, has been indeiatiga6le
in bis efforts 20 have most creditable
representation OF West Virginia'S
staples. The building itself is a model
Of convenience. its design and structure
most happy. / know OF no other State
in that vast show that can boast Of its
building being made entirely from na-
tive products. Glancing at a placard
on the wall. / found this very cOmpTe-
hensive and gratifying description Of
the building:
This building Is constructed entirely
out OF West Virginia lumber. The
rooms are finished Ia native hard woods.
Rdies' parloE In cherry, the gem
DNnpre. hall and