The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1901-08-18

Exceptional Opportunities FOR tne
American Institute of Electrical
Engineers Who Meet In Buffalo.
Many FOreign Experts to Be There.
Especial Correspondence
BUFFALO, Aug. 12-In the develop
ment and utilization of that mystic and
potential force known as electricity the
Pan-American exposition is far and
away beyond anything before attempt
ed in the way of public exhibition OF
mans achievements in the realm of
applied science. This is demonstrated
in the nightly illumination which is the
browning glory of the exposition.
Standing upon the triumphal bridge or
causeway as the darkness closes and
looking upon the scene the effect is
thrilling. The outlines of the buildings
traced in countless rows of electric
lights. the sOftening colors and brilliant
play of glass and gliding and the refiec-
ton of this fairyland in the surround
ing waters. the jeweled spray of cas-
cade and fountain, the almost spiritual
beauty of the various pieces and groups
of statuary and the stately grandeur of
the great electric tower form a picture
that cannot be adequately portrayed in
words. 1t is without doubt the most
lavish as well as the most artistic and
systematic display of electric lighting
that the world has ever seen. This is
made possible because Of the enormous
power utilized at Niagara, where there
is more energy concentrated than could
the world in a day.
Not alone In the illumination is cleo
tricity an important factor in the expo
sition. In the electricity building there
is installed an exhibit of electric ma
chinery and appliances more complete
and varied than has ever before been
shown under one roof. Perhaps one
reason that has Influenced exhibitors
in making the best possible showing
was the knowledge that the American
Institute of Electrical Engineers would
meet here and that there would thus
be afforded an exceptional opportunity
for calling the attention of experts to
the merits of their goods. The meeting
occurs next week. beginning on Tues
day. and will be attended by a large
number of electrical engineers and ex-
perts not only from all parts of this
country. but from various European
countries.
At the closing session of the Paris
electrical congress of 1900 the Ameri-
can Institute of Electrical Engineers,
through one of its delegates. extended
hearty invitation to all the delegates
presen&, as well as to all electrical
engineering bodies In general, to visit
America in 1901. The Pan-American
exposision<was suggested as an occa-
sion offering unusual opportunities to
European engineers and scientists for
such a visit.
The foreign electricians have accept
ed this cordial invitation of their Amer
lean brothers in considerable numbers.
Before coming to Buffalo they will be
given formal welcome and reception
in New York. This will occur on
Wednesday Of this week. On the fol-
lowing days technical visits will be
made to important works and instalIa-
tons in the city and Vicinity. They
will visit the General Electric compa.
ny's works on their way hither.
On Tuesday morning. Aug. 20. the
general meeting of the American Asso-
citation of Electrical Engineers win
open at the Temple of Music, with ad.
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