Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1900-08-23
pHTSBURG EXPOSITION.
The sew feathers This Year.

In addition to what the management
believes is the finest musical program,
the largest number and widest range OF
exhibits and the most elaborate system
of decoration it has ever provided Tor
the patrons OF the great Point show, II
has arranged to have during the coming
season u number OF entirely new amuse-
ment features. Prominent among these
is the Mexican Village, which will be
placed on the east side OF the vacant
space south OF the main building.
The village will be made up entirely OF
native Mexicaus. They will typify the
Mexican domestic character. the customs
of their country, their social hte aud their
progress In industry aud art. The ma
tive dress will be retained In full. and the
costumes OF both sexes for all ages anu
for all occasions will be shown. from the
brecch cIour OF the little toddler. copied
after the style of the Indians, TO the gor-
geous creation OF the dark-eycd scn0rlta
when she dances the fandango Tor the
first time a feature of the attraction
will be the exhibitions of skill iD natlFe
sports and athletic exercises, frcn ran
tastic sword and dagger play 70 lariat
throwing by typical Mexican gieasers:
In Mechanical Hall will be crystal
maze in which visitors may lose them
selves III CLASSY labyrinths ana seek Tor
open passHgcways only to meet them
selves face to face until they stumble
upon an outlet or are extricated by at
tendauts.
A Day in the Alps, another new fea-
ture, will be seen in Pittsburgh for the
first time An entirely new caroussel.
strictly up to date IN every way Is DC
ing constructed, and will be found III
the old spot, in the center OF the open
air promenade.
An ATTRACTION that will give pleasure to
everyone is Jim Key, the famous edu'
Gated horse. II is difficult to say too
much OF this equine marvel OF the cen
fury. TO believe all that is true or
his wonderful powers he must be seen.
1t is only a small part to say that Jln
rends, writes, spells, counts money, makes
change with cash register, and answers
questions for everybody. These are not
tricks; they are actual performances. and
they are given in a way that obviates all
chance for deception. In addition to IN
mistukablc evidence OF ability to reason.
Jim has thousand clever tricks aud
Jokes, practically none OF which nave
ever been attempted with other gifted
animals.
Although his existence is such that Jim
aud despite the fact that he is no longer
young. h, ean reel off n mile in light
harness. any time. In better than three
minutes His gnit is that OF trotter.
although he can pace, lope or canter In
deed, Jim is as versatile In the matter
OF gait. almost. as he is in other things
Mr.. Fitzpatrick has under way, ar
rangements for number of special ex
cursous on the various railroads. In nd'
ditiou to the regular concessions given to
the Exposition by thc local association
OF passenger agents.
Mechanical Hall. ut present, bears "A
strong resemblance TO some OF Pitts
burghs grcat manufacturing plants. The
sound OF the saw and hammer. coupled
with tho din made by the boiler and. tank
maker. escape on all sides and attract
the Intention OF passers-by. The changes
there are fully as great AS in the main
building, and the exhibits which will greet
visitors this year ure for the most part
new.
Work is progressing rapidly on the
platforms and tables for the exhibit or
the Philadelphia Commercial Museum.
which will occupy one-eigth Of the floor
space OF the building 1t is regarded as
one OF the most important exhibits that
has ever been presented at the exposition,
and will be subject OF special study by
the more advanced pupils OF the public
schools and other educational institutions.
Il mere nus bttH ~
various large cities with view 10 inter
esting merchants aud the public gener-
ally in the necessity for something in
the way OF technical education in buy
ing and selling the commodities or life.
The Philadelphia institution is the only
one In this country ginning to accomplish
fort have been spared TO that end
The exhibit will. as far ms possible,
be complete reproduction of the mu-
scum II will contain samples OF every.
thing IN the world that is snlable to
gether with histories cmbodying the
place aud cost Of production, the cost of
given amounts at given points. extent OF
| that purpose. mud no expense and no et-
consumption aud instruction how TO de-
tect impurities or substitutes. a study
| OF the exhibit will yield au extraordinary
| amount OF Information. and the portions
| bearing on products OF household cOu.
sumption will bc OF special value to mer-
| chants ard consumers ahEe.