Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-19
PRODUCTS Of THE FARM.
AT BUFFAL0's GREAT Ex-
POSITION.
LIKE A GRAND UNIVERSITY.
Opportunities VIII be Onered for the
Study of Object Lessons In All the
Important Arts and Sciences.
Large Building Devoted to Ag-
riculture-Classifica of Agri-
culturals Exhibits.
Special to the Register.

BUFFALO, N. Y, Sept. 1S.-Thous-
ands of men representing every degree
OF skill are fast bringing into existence
the great Pan-American Exposition
which shall next year turn the foot
steps OF half the nation toward Buff
falo. Never was an exposition pro-
jected amid such promising and favor
able Surroundings and conditions, With
the best known natural wonder of the
.world-the stupendous, and majestic
Falls of Niagara-within. half an
hours ride OF the exposition grounds,
and the greatest electric power plants
in the world using the power of these
famous cataracts, truly magnets OF ir-
resistible force, to help draw the
crowds from all directions, Buffalo
looks to an unparalleled success in next
years enterprise.
In six important particulars the Pan
American Exposition will outrivaI all
former undertakings OF this descrip-
ton. These are: In the electrical ef-
fects, in the hydraulic and fountain
effects, in horticultural and floral dec
orations, in the variety and splendor
of it's statuary, in color decorations,
and in the court settings. The highest
skill has been employed in developing
these features, and no pains will be
spared to bring them to degree of
perfection never efore achieved A
large number of the most noted sculp-
tors of America are engaged upon the
models for the magnificent decorative
display of original sculpture. About 125
groups of statuary will be employed in
the ornamentation of buildings and
grounds aside from numberless small
sculptures, such as heads, floral pieces,
medallions, arabesques and work in
relief upon all buildings and architec-
tural works.
Among the twenty or more great
buildings which will shelter the null
titude of exhibits to be brought to-
gether for the entertainment and edu-
cation OF the public next year, the Agri-
cultual building ranks among the
largest. This is situated on the north
side of the Mall opposite the Manu-
facturers' building, and east of the
huge electric tower which is the cen
tre-piece of the electrical illumination.
The Agricultural building is 500 feet
long by $50 feet wide. 1t is very or
namental in it's exterior aspect. having
broad, high entrances richly adorned
with appropriate plastic work. The
southern facade is characterized by an
open loggia which forms an attractive
resting place or promenade from
which the crowds upon the Mall may
be observed. The roof of red tile, with
broad overhanging caves, will harmon
ize with the softer tints of the exterior
walls. The broad corniee is to be par
ticularly rich in its decorative detail.
The exhibits to be shown in the Ag-
ricultural Building will embrace every
possible phase OF agricultural work,
showing the advantages of different
processes and methods of work and the
products of the garden and field in
their great variety produced under all
sorts of conditions. The Superinten-
dent OF this division is Mr. Frank A.
Converse, of Woodville, N. Y, a stock
grower and farmer of thorough exper-
fence in Exposition work and who is
prominent in institute work on behalf
of the New York State Department of
Agriculture. Mr. Converse Is receiving
the cooperation of many prominent
associations and individuals and his
correspondence at this early date indi-
Gates a most comprehensive exhibit of
scientific farming in all its branches.
Under the classification of agricultur-
al systems will be shown methods of
fertilization including the use of cover
crops, commercial fertilizers, crop Io-
tation, systems of soiling, with bulle-
tins, statistics, addresses and exhibit
tions of crops raised by the use of par
ticular fertilizers. Under the classiti-
OpY
cesses the different systems will be IL
frustrated with the view of assisting
farmers to determine whether il is best
to keep a variety of stock or a partic-
ular breed, and, if but one kind, which
shall be favored. The question of farm
help and the different specialties in
the way of fruit, grain and truck farm
ing will be treated extensively. The
experience of a large number of farm
ers under many conditions of the soil,
climate, etc, will be brought together
for the information of all who may
wish to learn. Under the classification
of agricultural statistics will be pre-
sented reports from different States
and provinces issued by the depart
ments of agricultural, experimental
stations, various horticultural, live
stock and dairying associations show
ing the aggregate of crops and pro-
duets OF all kinds. Under. the head OF
cereals will be exhibited from different
States and localities, wheat, rye oats
barley, corn buckwheat and rice. The
exhibits will be arranged TO prove
which crop is best designed for each
State or locality. These exhibits will
show the many varieties OF cereals in
their highest stage OF development
In tttbers and root crops Will be dis
plays of beets, turnips, carrots, pea
nuts potatoes, sugar beets, parsnips,
onions, etc. In October special po-
tato display VIII be made. showing the
products OF many States In comparison
with one another Farmers VINO are
interested in the production OF sugar
beets will have an invaluable opportun-
ity to learn about the wonderful devel-
opment of this particular vegetable
4 special display will be made OF sugar
beets, Showing ali varieties and max
ing clear to everyone the conditions
under which they thrive best, including
both soil and atmosphere. The neces-
sity OF abundant sunshine in the ma
turing Of sugar beets and the absence
OF 1t at the proper season have been
the causes OF serious loss and discour-
agenent to growers. The value OF va
riCls by-products for food for live
stuck will he shown in yart0ug eYhfhf*a