The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1893-07-27
THE WORLDS FAIR.
Correspondence of TIE RECORD.
CHICAGO, July 81, 1898

attendance flor the attendance is much
lighter than it should be), the frightful
disaster Of last week, the continued
squabbling among those in charge and
the general public kicking against pre-
valent extortion, it is no wonder. And
not only does the big show seem to
have an evil genius, but its presence is
manifest outside the big fence AS we'll.
Mushroom hotels are burning and fail |
ing; numerous enterprises are being |
closed up by the sheriff and among the
thousands of those who have thus far |
been able to scrape together enough |
cash to keep above water a very shaky |
feeling prevails. 1t cannot be denied |
that up to the present time the EXPOSE
ton, from monetary standpoint, has
been failure. Great things we're ex-
pected of June, but June slumped |
miserably. "July will be better" said
the directors. Has it been? Nay, nay
-WOrSe, tuuS lax
The directors are in stew, at their
wits end, knowing not whittier to turn
for relief The railroads refuse to
make lower rates and the great mass OF
American people, those upon whom
depends the success of the greatest ex-
exposition the world ever saw, will
stay at home for the simple reason that
they can't afford to come. The rail-
roads refuse to grant what they do to
lesser events by the hundred. AS far
as the fair is concerned they seem TO
care not fig. One thing is certain,
the attendadce must increase at once
and largely. II 1t dosen't, railroads
will be to blame-in part, at least.
Worlds Fair firemen demonstrated
last week their right TO be ranked with
heroes, and it is entirely gratifying to
know that the exposition authorities re-
/ cognized the fact In a substantial
manner. Sundays entire receipts were
turned over to the families of those who
| lost their lives in the frightful holo-
caust. As high as 50, 500 was paid for
a single ticket. With other donations,
the total amount swelled to over $780,
900, enough to keep in comfort those
dependent upon the dead iremen.
The lesson of the disaster should not
be lost upon visitors. There are
chances for its repetition with horrors
ten fold greater. Danger turks in all
elevated places given up to observation
stations, while roof gardens and restau-
rants are equally as bad. Keep on the
ground. Shun midair promenades
and be safe.
All the buildings of the fair have
been inspected by competent mer since
the fire, many believing that Other
structures were as much firetraps al
the cold storage building. One of the
most dangerous places pointed out il
the promenade on the manufacture
building. There is no way Of descend
ing except by two elevators, each will
, capacity of twelve persons. A
. many as 5000 persons have been oil
. the roof at once. Imagination canno
| picture the horrors OF fire at such
time. Again, 1t is an easy matter TO
tue elevators to become disabled, IL
/. which event those at the top would b
s compelled to wait until the elevator
= were replaced OF other means Of dc
. scent provided.
q After all has been said and done
t after victory for Sunday opening ha
9 been gained, the fair is tolerably sur
8 to be closed on Sunday, after all. Why
!, Because it does not pay. A larg
J, proportion of the visitors do not care t
!, toss up full price for half a fair and tina
!, is VIVA. it amounts to, large proper
:, ton of the exhibits being closed. Con
!, sequently where crowds of 10000
J, were confidently predicted. the averag
!, has been about quarter of this
; number, growing less every Sunday
!, The whole thing has been mistake
policy--at least it has that appearance
" What would be the effect il the ia
= were run Sundays as on other days
a matter Of conjecture.
The life saving service Is just no
attracting a great deal OF attention
/. Out In the lake in front of the manufa'
" lures building, has been placed
vessels topmast having the appearant
OF belonging to wreck. At this poin
10 at certain time each day, a party
- sailors are "shipwrecked." On shol
&c stands the life-saving crew with the
= apparatus ready for the "rescue,
10 which is accomplished in the most a.
70 proved manner. With their canne
90 they shoot line to the perishin
marinsrss To this is fastened 8 larg
80 line which is drawn in and fastened
IL the mast. A breaches buoy is sent OF
Il. and the men are hauled ashore one
e. time. As an exhibition of practic
D, life. saving work Il is very realistic
i'd particularly so when the breakers a
he running high.
%. While the exhibits of New York sta
III in the various buildings are nothing
comparison to what they should b