The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1895-10-04
Cotton States and International Exposition


ATLANTA, GA, October ., 1898.
Thirty-one years ago, from where
the Exposition is located, a section
cut up by rifle pits, the first shell was
thrown into Atlanta. Time has
eflaced the sears Of war, and now on
that same spot Is located the second
greatest Exposition America mas had.
Ii would hardly seem credible, tina
from such severe carnage of war q
city. that was itself in ashes, could
inaugurate such an enterprise In tue
time named. Especially II we con-
slider that when the Exposition was
first talked OF, n OF the sc icrcSt
panics prevailed this country has
known. There were many doubling
Thomases, but the brave hearts OF a
few persisted until finally every OBJ
jectOr fell into line, and the result
will speak for itself. II is indeed
wonderful.
The name Cotton States was found
TO be too narrow in scope as the en-
tcrprise grew, for it did grow far be-
yond the expectation Of the most
earnest promoter. 1t became evident
that other parts of the world had
their eyes on the show, and when in
vited came, making it international,
hence the name, embracing other ma
tions.
The Congress Of the United States,
realizing the scope Of the enterprise
and its objects, readily appropriated
two hundred thousand dollars for a
building and exhibit. 1t now stands
as the finest exhibit the Government
has ever made.
The site of the Exposition is about
two miles North Of the Union Depot.
The grounds are picturesque. $500, 900
have been expended, adding beauty to
the already pretty spot. The hills
have been terraced, h0llOwS have been
filled. A beautiful lake ("Clara Meer'l
forms a semicircle at the foot Of the
terraces. 1t is One.f0urth Of a mile
long. In it glide the graceful launches
and gondolas. Every building faces
the lake, though the circle of the
building embrace a much larger area
than the water. This space is filled
with buildings Of minor Importance,
save the Woman's Building, which Is
one of the, very handsomest on the
grounds. A beautiful plateau, hand
somcly handicapped, lies between the
lake and the foot Of the terraces.
The view from some positions, TAX
ing in the water, the hills, the build
ings and the statuary, with the green
grass of the terraces, is enchanting.
The main gateway to the grounds
Is through "a battle lowered building
in which the officials are located. In
front as you enter, Is the Auditorium,
with a seating capacity Of ten thou
sand. Here grand concerts will be
given by famous bands.
Bearing to the left, the first build
ing is the Fine Arts, the architecture
of which is certainly beautiful. In 1t
will be found the finest paintings and
statuary, both Of the old world and
the new. On to the left around the
circle, is the Government Building-'a
massive structure, entirely filled with
exhibits. These will be spoken OF in
the other letters, So will the contents
of the other buildings.
Out of this building, you pass on TO
the Liberal Arts and Manufactures.
In here, will blaze before you the vari-
Gus manufactured products Of the
world. Every thing from the finest
preserved fruits of California, to the
most beautiful silks Of China.
Out of this building, descending q
broad flight Of steps leading down a
terrace, you pass the lower end OF
Clara Nicer TO the Electric building
In this the timid will shrink from tho
glare of electric displays.
Out of this and on around the cir
Gle, you enter the Transportation
building; in here everything that
transports a human being will bt
shown, from a baby carriage to a
palace car.
From this building, you will 60 tt
the Georgia Manufacturers building
This will prove of great interest tt
every visitor. In it will be every man
ufactured product Of the State o
Georgia. Still further around the LAKE
you will find Machinery Hall. Here Il
the heart of the Exposition with thu
throbS of the powerful engines, The
whole machinery makeup is set will
life.
l know you are tired, but you mus
, see the buildings this time, and thel'
contents at another. Now we are a
! the Foresty building, one Of the mos
unique on the grounds. Here you will
find the woods Of the country, whicl
; will give an idea OF the wealth Of ouI
forests.
: TO rest you a little, we will 60 be
e hind these buildings and visit TIN
places of %revelry, the Midway. / vii
not attempt to take you through, bu
] simply give you a glance at the street,
, of Cairo, the Mystic Maize. the Chi
: nese theater, the Phoenix Wheel, ant
= one hundred other things. Returning
I to the circle Of main buildings, ",
] enter the Agricultural Hall. Here i
q exhibited that which moves the wheel
of commerce, and without which tn
country would bankrupt. Thus tn
, circle Of main buildings is completed
!, Scores of State and other building
have been passed, in this round. AT
ter a rest, we will take them in, ant
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