New-York tribune., 1901-07-07
EDUCATORS DAY AT FAIR
MITCH LARGER CROWDS EXPECTED IN
THE PRESENT MONTH-CUBA'S
EXHIBIT

eolely on pleasure. strolled through the Midway
rode elephants and camels. and wondered at the
marvellous vocal powers of the barkers. Others
corn bined business with pleasure, and viewed the
exhibits the large buildings. and kept the
hibitors busy explaining what they had to show
To the credit of the State it is fair that the
teachers who sought information greatly outclassed
all others.
There has been considerable comment in the press
and by the public generally regarding the attend
ance at the exposition the general criticism being
that the attendance has not been up TO the op-
,ir,ists' standard This has had its influence on
some of the exhibitors particularly those who
have had little experience with fairs, and number
of them had quiet conference late this afternoon.
and after reviewing all the conditions concluded
,here was no cause for alarm. One reason ad-
vanced that farmers through the country have
been delayed with their crops owing to the preva-
lence of bad early in the season. and they
are one month behind in getting to the fair This
is conceded, and thus far. has been the principal
excuse offered locally.
Another reason the Importance of which seems
10 have been lost upon those most directly inter
csted the treatment that travelling have
received from hotels. Drummers who have made
certain hotels their headquarters for years have
been subjected the increases in rates
tire ordinary fair visitors. Irrespective of the
merits the question. the effect the exhibitors
thought has been detrimental to the exposition
and Buffalo.
TRAVELLING statesmen PROTEST
Almost any hour in any day in any of the larger
hotels travelling be heard protesting
against the charges, and declaring they will get
even for what they regard a grievance. They
have done So they have frightened people away
nv merely telling about the high hotel This
effect is thought TO be only temporary. The visit
ors will come. is the exhibitors conclusion
Another factor consists of written statements by
Buffalonians and others to their friends that the
fair is not complete. statements based often
the discovery that some particular building or ex-
hibit not complete. These declarations are not
fair In every department, in every exhibit dis
played the work is complete and OF the most
advanced type to be found. Manufacturers and
business men all they wish TO see, all they
will see at the fair just well now as in a month
from now To the old exhibitors the fact is plain
that this is to be a hundred day fair, but with n
hundredth day attendance that will exceed any
thing of the kind witnessed at similar expo
sitions. The schools closed now the Fourth
ha- gone by and summer travel has set in The
reo-e from the seashore will be going to the noun
tains for the latter part OF July and August and
they will take the fair incident of their
summers outing. The vacations of the workers
will begin this month, and this week should show
results.
In that portion Of the exposition grounds which
has been set apart for State and foreign buildings
work has been completed on the structure set
apart for the Island of Cuba and the installation
Of the exhibit is in progress. unpacking OF the
goods having been begun to-day. Efforts Will be
made TO the display ready for public inspec-
ton by Tuesday Wednesday Of this week but
the celebration attending the opening ceremonies
will not take place until next month
Cuban BUILDING AND EXHIBITS.
Cuba's building is situated in pleasant place.
and is one of the most picturesque structures In
this section of the exposition grounds. The archi-
lecture is Of the Spanish style The exterior walls
are covered with staff moulded into fantastic
shapes. and, Of course. in detail conform to the
general color scheme of the exposition buildings.
The building Sc by 16s feet in dimensions and on
tla aofTic off, The
,nissoners 10 exposition and Of the island
exhibits A colonnade extends all around the
building. Above the first story is an open air
promenade, from which views of the lakes fore
court triumphal bridge and other main features of
the exposition obtained Extending upward
from the roof is the traditional Tower OF Ha-
yana-"
AS may be surrnised from the dimensions given,
Cuba's exhibit is not as large many Of those OF
other countries but 1t is complete to the last de-
sree In showing Just what the country wishes TO
bring to the attention of the nations Of North and
South America The principal displays consist of
cigars tobacco, sugar and natural wood.
The cigar display is large and beautifully ar
ranged and represents contributions from different
Cuban manufacturers who have We'd with each
other In supplying the choicest wares. All sizes
and brands Of cigars and cigarettes made In Cuba
are Ehown, from the expensive gold paper covered
Havanas, costing GO cents each IN Cuba, TO the
cigar that sells for few pennies. and the cigar
cites that may be obtained for penny bunch.
s,necial displays OF tobacco from Pinar del Rio
where the best Cuban tobacco Is said to be grown,
are made and contrasted with tobacco from Par
tido which. while considered not as good as that
grown in the place. is rated an excellent
quality. There are different grades from each
province the :obaccos of course, deriving their
names from places IN which they are grown as
is the case with most OF the Southern countries.
THE MINERAL WEALTH OF THE ISLAND.
A good display OF minerals also is made. Re
rarding this Commissioner Edelberto Fares said:
We intend to show principally copper and iron,
Cuba as you know, being unusually rich IN these
products We viii have samples from the different
mines in the island when all the exhibits are in
stalled. and win try to make known 70 people
undeveloped We also will show some gold. but
have not much OF that, and the samples VIII DE
few. No silver is found in Cuba. m ... -.
Our natural woods. doubtless. VIII atTact inost
attention. We are so to the United States
and haze all the nrecious woods that grow in trop
icai Climates such as mahogany and ebony, yet
The resources In this respect almost limitless
and we believe that when show what can be
had in the way of timber. merely by Ittie enter.
prs se & our & t9resas ,aa T Ibn atfending 1f benefits
/ arrived only week ago. and am just getung
down to work. In spite of all that we ca can uU, we
for the formal dedication of the building Deiore
next month. However when the time arrives 1 @ bne
been fixed It will be August II. and General WOOD
and Lacoste Secretary Of Agricultmre @ S OF dI
cation Of representative Cuban citizens
In addition the exhibits mentioned Cuba viii
make special displays of grains. fruits and plants
the island.
One Of the unique attractions in the booth of
Wyckof. Seamans e. Benedict, of Remington type
Miss Elizabeth @. Miller. bind girl who is a
student Of the New-York State School for the
Blind az Batavia.
A big mining deal credited to the exposition
To-Day by j. A. YerinSton, commissioner from Ne
said DISPLAY minerals