The herald., 1898-07-25
AN ANGELENo AT OMAHA
Some Impressions Of the Exposition
Col. Bryan's Regiment

EXPOSITION GROUNDS, Omaha. Neb.,
July 22.-(Special correspondence to The
Hera1d). Your correspondent, in common
with the majority of the people in this
wideawake city, has been so much inter-
ested in the boys in blue at the historic old
Fort Omaha, that time has scarcely awaited
for more than glance at the grounds and
exhibits.
This much I am prepared to say with
out fear of controversy-this city on the
west bank of the Missouri river has done
herself proud. The success of the exposi-
ton is doubtless due to the pluck and en-
terprise of the business men, who, stand
ing shoulder to shoulder. have pulled the
city through many dark and troublous
time. The full measure of success was ac-
corded when congress made the appropria-
ton of 100000, which gave the impetus
that has secured for Omaha recognition as
a city of commercial Importance. She has
earned and so richly deserves as progress
sive western city fully abreast of the
times, the terminus of the first transconti-
mental road, and clearly In the line of des-
tiny for greater achievement.
The grounds and buildings of the EXPOSE
ton comprise about 217 acres in the north
part Of the city The buildings and
grounds are far and away better than one
would have reason to expect. A cursory
glance leaves the impression of complete
ness Of detail and design that is surprising
and quite satisfactory. The consensus OF
opinion seems to be that the attendance
| which they say has been quite up to their
expectations, will be greatly augmented
when the crops, which are simply magnif-
cent, shall have been harvested, and the
agricultural classes, who are so largely a
part of this great west, shall have earned
the time and money to enjoy their vaca-
ton at the Trans Mississippi exposition.
The management has set apart certain
features for certain occasions. Saturday
was to be military day, and all interest and
attention centered in that day. as one of
the most brilliant of the exposition. We
were to do honor to the Third regiment
Nebraska volunteers. William J. Bryan,
colonel who had been encamped at Fort
Omaha for three weeks and were soon to
leave for the front. Early in the day the
crowds were clamoring for admittance,
and, when safely within, their impatience
could Ill brook delay.
At 1920 they gave vent to their long pent-
up enthusiasm and patriotic feeling in one
prolonged cheer. Col. Bryan and staff APP
peared on horseback, followed by the reg
ulars and volunteers on foot. Their fine
military appearance and bearing gave evil
dence to the discipline and drill of a few
| weeks. They were a lot of boys to be
proud of as they stood like veterans, their
eyes bright with anticipated victory. They
looked every inch soldiers. After the brief
exercises of reception and speechmaking,
the ladies served the 1900 boys in blue with
collation. that would have done honor to
Delmonico.
There are many things of interest which
require much more time and space than
this letter would give. One thing which
will be of interest to all is the yet incom-
plete exhibit of our recently acquired ter
ritory, Hawaii, the coffee and products Of
the island, the coffee, roasted ground and
served to the public; also the mining build
ing and exhibit, one Of the finest and pleas
ATTEST on the grounds, of which more anon.
PAUL PRY