New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-10-03

Workers from ten to twenty-five years ago. The
exhibition Of to-day is more dgnifed. because OF
the fact that many small vendors OF notions ana
horde OF enterprisng small-fry spectators VINO
come perilousy near being fakes are debarred
from participation in a profitable opportunity TO
meet the public.
The American Institute is old. and has an honor
able record in the matter of making pubic lnVen-
lions and scientific discoveries which have proved OF
general benefit to the entire human race Perhaps
the most notable of these is the Morse telegraph,
which was first shown at one Of the Institutes
fairs The wonderful non-sinkable metallic life-
boat, invented by the late Joseph Francis. and
which has saved thousands Of lives In maritime
disasters. first shown at an American Institute
fair. It's gold. silver and bronze medals are highly
valued and with reason. They have proved OF act
ual intrinsic value In advertising and aiding the
sale Of many articles Of merit
The American Institute is not exactly propre-
tary institution. 1t has membership OF about
four thousand 1t is controlled by board of th!r-
teen trustees all business or professional men OF
this city and some OF them have served the lnsti-
tute for an ordinary lifetime There is also board
of fifteen managers of the fair, who are elected
annually. The president of the trustees is Chares
r. Allen and the president Of the Board of Man
ayers is Dr. p II. Murphy. Mr. Barratt is vice.
president and the other members are Alexander
NJ Egleson John II. Walker. NJ. Z. Gavit Thomas
A Fitch. Charles Guden Charles Andruss. Ste
phen Mccormack. DR.. +. NJ. Hexamer. DR.. George
II. Rich, Dr. Robert Taylor. James Hamel. James
Y. Watkins and George G. lockwood. DR.. Hexa-
mer is president Of the Farmers Club and the
horticultural section Of the institute. which has
organized a flower show Of merit, which is now TO
be seen in the Concert Hall of the Garden.
George G.. lockwood Is the patron saint OF the
fine collection OF works Of American artists now
exhibited in the Assembly Rooms OF the Garden
Among these works are pictures of historic as well
artistic interest. The art gallery OF the lnsti-
which characterlZeS
thoroughly American. No foreign products or in
ventions are recognized by the Institute. and 1t has
given award Of merit to anything ema-
mating from foreign land. The other officers OF
the Board of Managers George Whitfield. IT,,
secretary; Alfred Chasseaud. general superintend-
ent; William A. Egeson. assistant superintendent,
and Allen s. Williams, chief of the Press Bureau.
Mr.. Chasseaud the general superintendent is well
known as a manager of fairs. and was the orgi-
nator and manager Of the Cuban Fair held at Mad
ison Square Garden a year or two ago.
One Of the most popular single features of the
present fair the daily concerts. afternoon and
evening, of the Old Guard Band. Of which Joseph
Gustave Rampone Is the leader.
general view of the fair reveals a meange
which includes little Of everything. While It is
not food show. its extensive grocers' specialtes
department is larger than many entire food shows
which have received the public patronage. There
seems TO be something that appeals to the char
acterstic American appreciation of humor in start
ing from end of this show and running the
gauntlet Of its army OF exhibitors and demon
strators to the other end There is not booth
but offers its circulars, pictures and souvenirs
and in some free samples. While almost
everything edible and drinkable is enthusiastically
advocated as pure and foe TO dyspepsia. the en-
tire To-. when mixed might be cassed beaut-
full. II would be paradise for ostrich and
the human patrons OF the fair take the dose
cheerf,iily and seem TO get good deal of fun
Of taking 1t.
1t is probable that no public institution ever
escaped criticism. AS rule. the exhibitors In the
present fair talk though they pretty well
satisfied with Its success up 10 date. They have
nearly all expressed their appreciation Of Superin-
tendent Chasseauds ,forts to make the fair at
tractive and successful. but realize that he has
10 contend with the traditions OF ancient nsti-
tuition which has become somewhat clogged with
conservative ideas. natural consequence Of being
seventy years OF age.
However. there is a good deal Of young blood in
the present Board of Managers. which has a ten
Chasseaud says that the present fair is considcra
bly, ahead of last year In almost every respect and
on every day as compared with the corresponding
dates during the sx,yh h, sInga far II The
the fairs. and. with the excellent foundation that
being S e should Be aree l the
creased and become generally representative Of the
sstic interests and take rank among the perma
neS XSa sc If the sme
OF the Bayvelgere bicycle In the centre OF the build
ing. This is the first practical bicycle without n
chain that has ever been put on the market The
bevel-gearo and connecting sidc-shaft not only
pair in the peda-shaft bracket and pair in the
rear bracket-and the connections Of the shaft and
OF the removable sideube which incloses the shaft
are such to maintain perfect action OF all the
much sprung out Of line. thereby efectually guard
ing against any ordinary use OF accident from In
terfering with the proper running OF the gearing.
These features are unique, and will not be found
owners OF this bicycle Is that for easy running.
easy climbing Of hills and coasting 1t Is far S.
perior to any bicycle they have seen.
decidedly novel and interesting exhibit is that
OF the American Gas Furnace Company. In Ma
chtnery Hall which converts naphtha into fixed
gas BIZ means OF a perfectly automatic machine.
The unique construction OF this machine takes the
gas through long lines OF piping 10 their exhibit on
the main floor, where IL is utilized 10 run gas
engine, a number OF gas blast-furnaces and heat
candescent lamps which emit most brilliant light.
The Ingenuity displayed in this exhibit is CON
stantiy commented upon and Is well illustrated by
the fact that the rigid rules OF the Board Of Fire
Underwriters OF New ork-who exclude naphtha
from Insured premises-have been overcome by the
excellent provision for safety which this system
embodies. Manufacturers and mechanics who use
heat in any form cannot help finding this exhibit
One OF the artistic exhibits Of the fair Is that OF
A. Edmonds. on the main floor. Mr.. Edmonds has
Just completed painting OF Andrew Carnegie
which II undoubtedly one OF the most striking like
gave Mr. Edmonds sitting for one other life-size
picture. which was presented to friends OF Mr.
Carnegie In Pittsburg The miniatures shown show
clever manipulation and harmonious colorng.
by F. Bontenskels. of the Grand Central Palace.