New-York tribune., 1902-01-12
AND ABOUT CHARLESTON
WHAT THE COTTON STATES EXPOSI
TION CITY HAS TO OFFER
TO VISITORS.

.,5 West Indian Exposition has been under way,
.olloUing close in its opening upon the closing of
.ba Pan-American in Buffalo In point Of fact a
o,eiderable number of exhibits transferred
s-orn the Northern city TO the Southern one. The
5,splav made is of the finest in it's way that
has been shown in recent years. and embraces most
attractive features, serving to draw many visitors
"a the Southern city.
The scope Of the exposition is broad, and while It
,s designed primarily TO tell the world the story of
she revolution in commercial conditions which has
tsken place in the South in the last quarter of a
century il Is also designed TO do far than this
bsId in the State which has attained In the last few
years second position in the Union as a cotton
manufacturing The main feature of the expo
sition is the Textile Building. in which an object
lessen Is given Of the wonderful development of
cotton manufactures in the South in the last
twenty years. Liberal space is given to exhibits of
AGRICULTURAL products peculiar the South such
tea which Is now being successfully raised within
few miles of Charleston; hemp and tobacco;
also 10 home exhibits of agricultural products
such as phosphates; to exhibits of forestry, of fish
and fisheries. The exhibits from Cuba, Porto Rico
the Philippines. Mexico and the South and Central
American republics command general interest.
The site for the exposition is the eastern bank
Of the Ashley River. about two and one-half miles
from the business centre Of the city, and within the
ctv limits It is easy of access from the city by
electric railroad system, and from other points
nv steam railway the east side and by water
transportation from the west side of the Ashley
River.
The principal buildings OF the exposition
ro,,ned around the four sides of beautiful plaza
While each is designed with an individual treat
,nent they form together harmonious whole the
entire effect leading up by natural gradations to
the Textile Building, Cotton Palace. which covers
over fifty thousand square feet Of ground and is
.e most imposing and impressive of the structures.
Charleston itself is exceedingly interesting
ctv It belongs the best type of the old Colonial
cities Of the United Settled in 1870 1t was
moved TO its present site in 1872 and lies on the
narrow neck Of land between the Ashley and the
Conner rivers much as New-York lies between the
East and North rivers It contains some fine speci-
mems Of old Colonial architecture and Is city OF
sunshine and roses being famous for Its nrlght
and Genial winter climate and for its rose garoens
Come Of its institutions and customs are survivas
from an Old World past and full Of interest ana
charm 10 the lover Of the olden time. Inc haroor
of Charleston is one of the most spacious and
beautiful On the Atlantic Coast. With thirty feet
of water en- the bar and an open port al the year
ro,na and with its nearness to the new market IN
the West Indies. Charleston is expected 10 holo
commanding position among Atlantic coHnerciai
ports IN the twentieth century.
THE CHARLESTON HOTEL
In order TO see Charleston and the exposition, the
intending visitor first plans where to stay whlle II,
che citv One of the famous hotels of the South Is
ST. charleston which has accommodations Tor
three hundred guests. 1t is one OF the most I'M
rosing structures in the city, with It's great Nteeh
and massive COrlnlAAau SOASAA'A-S' NO114NO-
convenience and luxury are everywhere WITHIN the
t,l5ing The sun parlors the first and second
floors are popular always. On the second moor,
facing south and west are many rooms slnSly ana
in suites. with bath and toilet rooms Inc pain,
rooms are supplied with artesian water from Wen
three thousand feet deep. Artesian water from
sthe old wentworth-st. well" is TO be found on the
premises for drinking and this water is SAID 10 De
sure cure for dyspepsia. Visitors to the Charies-
ton Will find not only the comforts but the uxur1es
horne The yeutllating ana sanitary
plumbing of the hotel have received careful atten-
iion and are perfect in every detail During the
autumn the Charleston Hotel was in the hands of
the furnisher and decorator. New carpets curtains
on6 furniture were put in, and many thousands of
dollars have been expended in adding to the COM
the places Of especial interest to ell visit
to c a5s be fhs oda writer says
Far up the Ashley where the waters from the
either bank is lined for miles with the gTeenest
marsh grass, oyerhung by great moss drapeo OAKS @
beer dropped from fairy tale It is like the stored
gardens with beautifully kept % EveF gay moss
Suspended from wide spreading oaks, carpet Of
green velvet shot with violetsIend all around are
walls Of flowers Here is huge snow Ier BANK OF
pf flowers its neighbor. in turn, shade paler, and
bants Of abG Boom 1n and here aa cs
aP2nica tree raises It's LIMB eS0erea wth
and white. Another turn in the path and beauti-
he dottage. near the middle Of the gardens is
blaze Of golden banksias There are dozens OF WALKS s
gith color and grace the senses caressed by the
pups It IS a sight worth travelling many miles
This is only one of the many attractive points
10 be easily reached from the Charleston Hotel.
THE ST. JOHN.
After deciding a trip to a city like Charleston
one % the most difficult things to determine is
where TO remain while making the stay there To
such visitors to the Southern Exposition City. the
hew St John Hotel. at Meeting and Queen sts
orers its facilities for the first time this season.
II is the most modern house IN the city, and 1t is
declared to be the most desirable in many respects
Il IS managed on the American plan. and possesses
accommodations for five hundred guests The hotel
IS OF the best equipped. as well as one of the
most commodioUs. hotels in the South. 1t is pro-
nded with all the modern convenences. such as
public and private baths Zone hundred rooms with
baths), gas. electric lights. steam heat electric
tsVator sanitary plumbing, steam laundry ETC.
me ceilings are high. the rooms light, commodious
lining room IS z by e fee WR d perect 9eif rbtne The
q the mosf fsstdioaa aRd The T
sssS ofGe Of employees n the culinary department has
The golf course at chicora PARK. on the Cooper
tse sncTt astanee from the centre Of the city.
eaung game The ample grounds have been laid
Is sne Of the best in the South The clubhouse is
Eheerna Eheeney , 9Rd 1i Adequately arranged and the
5atauslastic s members. is committed to its main
The ine harbor Of Charleston is regarded as one
y the best the South Atlantic Coast on Snlli-
sehs Island are the permanent barracks for the
government troops now stationed there. These are
EASILY reached from the St John.
THE BATTERY INN
one OF the most picturesque cities Of this con-
anent is Charleston. No part of the United States
richer in historic interest. Forts Sumter and
hocltrie recall the outbreak OF the Civil War There
IRE the ruins OF old Spanish fort also in the
'arbor while IN the city itself are many mansions
y Colonial days. and the ancient St Michael's
rUh. &c C11ro