Waterbury Democrat., 1901-06-20
CONNECTICUT AT BUFFALO.
Visitors Made a Trip to Famous Mag
 ara Falls Yesterday.

ara Falls Yesterday.
 Most of the Connecticut visitors made a trip to Niagara yesterday. The local trolley company, through ex- Speaker Paige of the Connecticut Lighting and Power company, put at the governors disposal the directors car for his party. They went down one side of the river to Lewiston and back on the other and then to the exposition where the rest of the party gave din- ner to Governor Mclean. Ex-Governor Waller acted as master of ceremonies and was in his bestvein Dinner was in Old Nuremberg. Colts band took the stand after the regular orchestra and played finely. Sousa, who was din- ing there, was much pleased and sent word to Leader Snow that that was the best band he had heard. except his own.
 By request Colonel Osborn led the. band through one piece and was much applauded by the large audience for his skill with the baton. Senator flaw ley joined the party during the dinner
 Since the arrival of Governor Mc- Lean of Connecticut, and guests, and escort of the. Foot Guards, the party has attracted much attention. Al counter attraction, yesterday, was Governor Won Sant of Minnesota and his escort of the Second battalion of the First Minnesota regiment, it be- ing Minnesota day. But on the whole the Connecticut people came in for a large share of attention as represent ing one of the Original Old Thirteen, besides which, though greEt in. size& Minnesota is but a child in years.
 The Connecticut party being so large has given a lively appearance to the hotels where it Is quartered, and the fatigue uniform of the guard has been constantly in evidence. In ad- regiment, Q. N. G., of Waterbury, under Captain Fitzpatrick, is also there and gives added representation to the old state.
 To-day is the day of days for the Nutmeg delegation, none other than Connecticut day. In it every rep resentative of the state will have 8 part, active or passive. sFeeters" ap- peared as escort to His Excellency the governor, and wore their new grenadier uniforms. Colts First Regiment band furnished music and the other Connec- ticut military participated Governor Mclean delivered an address and after wards held reception in the New Eng land building This will be the climax of the party's visit, but there will be. much time remaining for view1ng the expedition.
 The grounds are some little distance from the center of the city, half hours ride being required to reach them Unlike those at the worlds fair the buildings are not of the same color, each. having an individuality of it's own in that respect. The architec- ture is also greatly varied the general effect being rather after the Spanish. Entering at the Elmwood gate one ap- proaches the Court of the Fountains' over the triumphal bridge, which re- sembles greatly the Pont d'Alexander that was one of the principal feat ures of the Paris exposition last year. The court, while not equaling that of the "Court of Honor of the Columbian exposition, is very imposing, and at night presents most beautiful appear ance On either side are the large Electricity, Machinery. Agriculture and Manufacturers buildings. while nearby is the government building. The fair is far from complete, hardly any of the great buildings having more than half their exhibits in them.
 The government building, however, is fully occupied and Is one of the most attractive places on the grounds. Here are complete exhibits of every branch of the government service, from uni- forms to postage stamps. Just out side of the building is splendid ordnance exhibit containing every form of heavy cannon from old muzzle loaders to modern I2-inch disap- bearing gun. This exhibit is under the charge of the Seventy-third company of Seacoast artillery, who give drills twice daily. The battery is commanded by Captain Wisser. who mustered the First Connecticut volunteers into the United States service. The second lieu- tenant of the battery is Robert Kelton, who was formerly ensign of the Sec ond division, Naval battalion, c. N. G.
 Back of the large buildings is the midway, extending distance of nearly a mile. Here every form of entertain- ment may be seen, good, bad and in-