Omaha daily bee., 1899-09-10
INTEREST IS PICKING UP
Signs of Renewed Activity Apparent About
the Exposition of Lsts.
HoRTlcULTURlsTS WILL MEET THIS WEEK
Announcement of Many Special Days
Promulgated by M~annEement-
Races Draw Well Saturday
Attendance Is Growing.

Is Growing.
3 p. m.-Bellstedt's Concert band, Sacred
Concert. Auditorium.
$50 p. m.-Indian dance, Indian village,
7 ?. m.@Bellstedt's Concert band, Plaza.
s45-Dast appearance new electrical ioun-
tain with Serpetine dance ana AdelnnaNh .
Omaha band, Lagoon
Signs OF renewed activity about the Expo
sition we're numerous all day Saturday, not
only in the larger number passing the gates,
but in the new exhibits being placed and
the enthusiasm displayed by those who have
the arrangement OF attractions. The fact
that the executive committee has come into
some money has put a new phase on the en-
terprise and all hands have taken hold with
a will to carry the show to a successful
basis within the next week or so. There
were many strangers In the White City Sat-
urday, and this was thought to be due to
the fact that It has been heralded abroad
that the Exposition city would soon be a
thing OF the past-nothing but a beautiful
memory. Those who have been putting
their proposed visit off from time to time,
thinking there was no hurry, have now come
to the conclusion that the time Is limited
and are taking advantage OF the show while
1t is in existence. The cooler weather, too,
has had an appreciable effect upon the ad-
missions and another thing that will help
materially is the fact that the farmers are
getting through with their work and are
better able to leave the farm for a day or so.
All those who visit the Exposition are
loud in praise OF the grounds, which are
much handsomer than last year. The foliage
is OF a larger growth and the landscape
gardening is very attractive. The addition
OF many palms and many rare plants lends
a tropical appearance to the place that is
most attractive. The illumination is much
finer and more elaborate this year, far sur
passing the Worlds fair In Chicago in that
respect. A very large number OF additional
electric lights were put up and the soft effect
of throwing lights upon the s~tatuary from
hidden sources has greatly enhanced the
effect at night,
There is remark everywhere that the ex-
hibits are excellent this year. Some are
not so elaborate as those OF last year, but
are we'll worth seeing and new designs have
been built, and there Is an air OF newness
about them that does not make the people
think of made-over shoes. The display in
the Agriculture building is very fine, a num-
Der Of counties having put in extensive show
ings Of grains, fruits and vegetables.
In every one OF the large buildings there
are exhibits that would do credit to the state
at any time, and those people who have
stayed away thinking that they would find
but little to interest them have since found
out that the Greater America Exposition Il.
something worth attending. Especially is
this true Of the colonial exhibits, which
attract a great deal OF attention.
Saturday had been set apart as Douglas
County day, but the festivities were post
rnrn1 ttrtsl - q
the county were visited by many people,
however, during the day and souvenirs with
pictures Of the new battleship "Nebraska"
and the other exhibits were presented to all
corners.
Fruit and Flower Week.
This week is to be devoted to the fruit
and flower interests OF the state. Tomor-
row the State Horticultural society will be-
gin its annual session to last for six days.
During this meeting the fruit growers OF
the state will be here in a body and will
have papers and addresses, and above all,
win have one of the largest and most COM
prehensive exhibits of apples and grapes
ever shown in Nebraska. The fruit will be
on exhibition in the Horticultural building.
During this showing there will be prizes
awarded for the best displays. The sum Of
$500 has been set aside by the state with
which to pay these premiums.
Wednesday will be Flower day and the
people who visit the flower show will be
given mementos OF the day in the shape
of buttonhole bouquets. Thursday has been
designated as Fruit day and about 5000
pounds OF Nebraska grown grapes and about
fifty barrels of Nebraska grown apples will
be given TO the public on that occasion.
There will be a number OF special days
from now on to the close Of the exposition
and Mr.. McGarvie, who had charge OF
such days last year, has come on and Will
promote the advertising for this year also.
He will have an office in the Department OF
Publicity and has already, with the aid of
Mr.. Outright, made out the following list
of days:
September 16-Maccabees' reception.
September 1S-All Railroads day.
September 19-Western Illinois day.
September 20-Omaha day. Odd Fellows
and Rebekahs' reception.
September 21-South Omaha dsy. Douglas
County day.
September 22-Sioux City day.
September 23-Midway parade and Inter-
national ball. Minnesota Editors day.
September 27-Fraternal day. Grand fra
ternity parade.
September k-Sa Ben day.
September 29-Knights OF Pythias and
knights of Khorassan day.
The matter Of a military day has been
brought before the management upon sug-
gestion OF Miss butcher OF the Press build
ing. Miss butcher suggested that the Utah
batteries be brought here and that a re-
union OF the three regiments OF Nebraska
be held. This has been received with favor
by those in charge of special days and work
has at once been begun on the matter. It
is thought that the large flag belonging to
the state OF Utah, which was here last year,
may be had again and when the Utah and
Nahraska hnXs get tnpathnr have them all