The Republican journal., 1901-06-20
THE pAN-AMER1cAN EXPOSITION.

In this and succeeding issues of The
Journal the story of visit to the Pan
American Exposition will be told, but
as it may be long in the telling we will
give now in brief some facts that those
who are contemplating visit to Buff
falo may like to know Naturally the
first question asked is, SIS the EXPOSE
ton worth visiting?" Most emphatical-
ly yes. The buildings and grounds and
the electrical display are of themselves
worth the journey. The latter feature
is beyond description. 1t is the crown
ing achievement today in this direction,
and while it may be eclipsed in the fu-
ture it will be hard to compete with the
great generating force of Niagara. A
strike and the long continued wet
weather, from which practically the
whole country suffered, delayed the
work of preparation and some of the
buildings are not yet completed, and
work is still in progress in paving and
grading. But enough had been done
up to last week to satisfy the most
exacting visitor, and every day since
has brought the work nearer compile
ton.
1t is a clean and orderly show, and
We include in this Characterization the
very extensive midway, which in
some of it's features is instructive and
in all entertaining. There are fewer
takers than at one of our State fairs.
There is every provision for the comfort
and convenience of visitors. You may
obtain food and drink at prices within
the reach of all. The officials are uni
formly polite and ready to impart in
formation. There is music galore.
SouSa'S Band is one of the attractions
just low, and at almost any hour of the
day you may sit by splashng fountains
and listen to concerts by the best bands
il the country. If you undertake to
see all the exhibits in all the build
ings it will involve a prolonged stay,
and few will consider this worth while.
A general view, with special attention
to the features in which you are most
interested, is the most natural proceed
ure. y daily program and guide is sold
on the grounds and should be in the
hands of every visitor.
The facilities for transportation to
and from the grounds and about the
city are excellent. The trolley lines
are numerous, and system of transfers
enables one to reach any desired destina-
ton quickly and cheaply If you go to
Niagara you may take trolley car or
the regular train. The latter is the
quicker. You may see all that is worth
seeing at Niagara at an expense not ex-
ceeding one dollar. This will include a
ride over the Gorge railway, visit to
Goat and Luna islands, etc, trip down
the inclined plane to the foot of the
falls on the American side, and sail
up to the falls in the little steamer
Maid of the Mist.
How to go is question we will not
undertake to decide. The railways are
offering excursion rates, and are ready
to send circulars to all who apply. The
personally conducted tours of the Maine
Central seem to us very desirable.
You know at the start just what the
trip will cost, and you have no cares
whatever. Your baggage is cared for,
your rooms secured, and you have every
attention. The writer found Statler's
Pan-American hotel very satisfactory.
1t is within easy walking distance of
the grounds, and you pay for lodging,
breakfast and late dinner only and can
get lunch on the grounds and thus spend
the whole day there.
But, by whatever route you go, or
whatever stopping place you select,
you will not regret your visit to the
Pan American Exposition