The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1901-07-27
BUFFALO
EXPOSITION
Description of the Buildings.
Grounds and Exhibits as
Seen by a Journal Repre-
sentative.
BUFFALO. July 1s, 1901.

Niagara Falls proved al most inadequate
for a full enjoyment Of the natural
beauty and the sublimity and grandeur
of this marvel Of natures handiwork.
The main falls are indescribably bcauti-
full, and with Ithe companion falls,
Horseshoe and Bridal Veil, the rapids
and the granduer of the scenery on both
the Canadian and the American sides'
which is accessible by street car ride'
makes the resort a most fascinating
place for tourists, of whom 1t IS esti'
mated 500, 600 visit the falls annuslly'
With party OF visiting tourists anu ~
companied by Guide, l made the oe,
scent and passed through the Gave oi
the Winds, which takes one unuer-
neath and behind the main falls. Until
this trip is made the tourist cannot
realize the terrific irresistible power
and behold the mightiness Of the cata-
racts falling at bis feet or witness the
rainbows Of marvellous beauty, each one
of which forms a perfect circle.
On the day we visited the falls, man
with an insane desire to attain notoriety,
passed through the rapids in barrel
and narrowly escaped death from suffo-
cation. The reckless adventure was
witnessed by 10000 people. "Conh-
dence" men, pickpockets and all sorts OF
fakirs are plentiful at the falls, and
scarcely day passes but some tourist
falls victim. On the day of our visit,
a Boston real estate man was tleeced out
of 1886 but he received no sympathy.
He evidently considered that from his
several years. training in real estate
business that he was able TO successfully
compste with any mans game, but he
proved an easy victim for the sharper.
The falls and the grounds are known
as the New York State Reservation and
consists OF l07 acres, The state paid
81, ,444 1929, so for the reservation which
was opened on July l5. 1886. The
management and control OF the reserva-
ton has been vested in a board Of five
commissioners, appointed by the gov
ernor.
have visited the Pan-American ex-
position. l remained in the city OF
Buffalo about week but in that length |
Of time purchased an interest in a
large family hotel, centrally located,
that will dispose OF very reasonably, |
in fact at figures to suit the purchasers.
Hotel rates at Buffalo are excessively |
high, an exhorbant schedule OF prices
having been established by the leading
hotels. Range from $3.50 to $l2, and sl5
per day. Over fifty percent of the
residences have been converted into
lodging houses where accommodations
may be had by exposition visitors at
more reasonable rates.
In some respects the Pan American
exposition is:a success, while inipoint
OF exhibits and financially it has proven
q great disappointment. Ia fact the
electrical illumination Of the exposition
buildings and grounds, the government
exhibit and the wonderful Niagara falls
are practically the only Inducements
that might suggest pilgrimage to
Buffalo at that time. Unfortunately,
several OF the exhibits even at this late
day are not in place and open to inspec-
tion, while ths New York State building
and the Ethuology building are in an
unfinished state and workmen are still
engaged in various other building on the
grounds. This serves as a material dis
appointment TO tourists whose reason.
able anticipation would find meagre
satisfaction in thorough and detailed
inspection Of all the buildings and ex-
hibits. Among .he exhibits not open
yet are those from Cuba and Chile.
NJ exico, Central America and Argentine
have thoroughly creditable and instruc-
tive exhibits.
buildings is wonderfully beautiful and
impossible OF a reliable description. The
number Of incandescent lights used in
illumination of the courts and buildings
is 500, 900 and the display has never be.
fore been equalled anywhere, far sur.
passing the electrical lighting At Chicago
during the Worlds Fair. The electric
tower, which s.ands 427 feet high, is a
blaze OF electric light at night the same
being supplied with $1,000 incAndescent
lights,yery beautifully and symmetically
adjusted about the structure. The area
Of the courts illuminated lie 1890, ,0OO, 900
square feet. and 5000 horse power from
Niagara lie required for the illumination.
The court Of fountains, 565x225 feet, ad.
joining the electric tower, il a magnif-
cent display aud together with the cas-
cade falling from the electric tower at a
height OF 20 feet, attracts considerable
attention.
The number Of buildings on the
grounds is 100, Of which 20 are the large
exhibit buildings, the remainder being
smalles structures. The cost of the Ex-
position has approximated sl0,OOO,0 900,
Tor which the government appropriated
300, 900 and New York State 100000,
stocks aud bonds being subscribed for by
The citizens of the state for the balance.
The Exposition management expects 10
be able TO redeem all bonds Issued. but
the settlement OF stock claims is in An
uncertain condition at the present time.
Il is generally believed that the attend.
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