Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-05-21

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tai kite display. exhibiting 80 kites.
from which VIII be displayed Pan
American flags and the New York State
nag; daylight bomb cloud shells, setting
free Americas and Pan-American flags,
with souvenirs OF the dedication day;
Simultaneous discharge Of 1000 small
gas balloons. sent up In triplets, each
bearing a souvenir Of the dedication
day: grand American salute, consist
Ing OF 500 large gun cotton rockets.
The completed Exposition Is a dis
tinct triumph In countless ways. New
er before has there been such an ef-
fort put forth 10 produce rich decora-
tive effects. These are 20 be seen In
the symmetrical arrangement OF the
buildings around spacious courts, the
glow Of color upon all the buildings,
the play OF fountains and cascades, tho
profusion Of blossomlng flowers. the
generous use,of intricate nodded orna-
ments upoIf the buildings, the great
number of' sculptured groups by IA
nous Anglican sculptors and ut night
the softlA lnused yet brilliant lighting
effects luced by means OF more
than ~ OO incandcscent electric
lamps upN buildings and throughout
the grounds.
The grounds Of the Exposition COM
prise some $50 acres. very accessible
by steam and electric lines from all
parts ~ Buffalo. When II Is recalled
that Il was only the 4th day Of last
June that the first piece OF timber was
raised aloft as the beginning Of what
Is now n magnificent Exposition city,
one can hut marvel at the executive
force which has brought this work TO
its present state Of completeness.
The cost Of the Exposition as Il now
appears Is approximately 100000,
exclusive Of exhibits OF this sum the
Midway represents an expenditure OF
about 100000. Nothing seems 90
have been forgotten In pcrfectlng the
plan. and there Is every convenience
for the visitor and an abundance for
him 10 examine and enjoy. The admis-
sion price Is the same as usual NJ expo
sltions. half n dollar. but Il entities one
70 n full day at the most beautiful fcs.
tlval Of the kind that has ever been
brought into existence. No pen VIII
be SO presumptuous as 10 attempt TO
describe the architectural and color
beauty OF the Pan-American EXPOSE
ton. II Is a magnificent, an cxtraya-
giant. dream brought TO a harmonious
and beautiful realization. The triumph
OF the architect. the colorlst. the land.
scape architect, the sculptor and the
electrician Is complete.
There are about 100 buildings In the
Exposition plot, OF all sizes and de-
! scriptlons. and an abundance for every
one to see. no matter how long he may
choose 10 remain. The most novel eI-
hlblts perhaps are TO be found In the
Electricity building. for In that partlc-
ular science wonderful strides have
been made within the last few years.
Notably among these Is the transform
or plant. where 5000 horsepower Is re-.
celved from Niagara Falls by cable at
pressure Of 1900 volts and stepped
down 10 1900 volts. This power Is
used for lighting the vast Exposition
area. A daylight brllllancy viii per-
wade the Exposition until II o'clock
each night The exhibit Of Street Rail
way appliances Is also Of n very com.
plctc and interesting character. The
exhibit made by Thomas A. Edison.
showing the development Of many Of
his important inventions, constitutes
another attractive feature. Dcmonstra-
lions are 20 be made Of Wireless TIE.
Biography and the y Rays. In the cen
ter OF the Machinery and Transports
ton building Is a working exhibit Of
large number OF Pumping Engines.
These supply the water for the various
fountain features Of the Exposition.
Among these water displays Is cas-
cadc IN the southern face Of the Elec-
trlc Tower. from which there is How
Of $1,000 gallons Of water per minute.
making beautiful vellllke cataract 20
feet high. Upon this cataract electric
lights OF many colors VIII be- thrown
from an invisible source. producing an
enchanting picture.
one Of the most imposing buildings
Of the Exposition Is the great Stadium.
This Is more than co feet high and l.
80 large as 10 luclose n quarter mile
track. The seats are arranged IN the
form Of vast amphltheater. and the
capacity is sufficient for 1900 specta-
tors. This Is TO be- the scene Of very
interesting events daily throughout the
Exposition.
The Midway Is said TO be the great
est that has ever been organized for
any exposition. The Midway proper
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