The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-06-11
Kentnckians at Worlds Fair.

A recent novel makes Abraham Lin
coin say that "the Kentuckian, while
an American. is first of all Ken
tuckixn." This may not be true to
Lincoln but it is certainly true to life
and is especially noticeable over here
at this big Louisiana Purchase Ex-
position. The Kentuckian entering
the gates for the first time is unbe-
wildored by the immensely of ground,
beauty and attractions confronting
him. Definitely he knows what it is
he wants to see and starts ct once to
ind it. Not for an instant is he turn
ed aside by the enchanted wonders on
everys hand, these he will see all in
good time, but first he must find
1.-THE Kentucky Home" and make
his mark" there. Whenever he may
elect to enter all roads for the time
for him lead to the big white hospita-
BILE mansion just of of Art Hill.
Beautiful for situation is il and very
worthy of the place of honor it has
been given. Uncle Sam has his
stately home Just above 1t, and the
Palace OF Fine Arts is not far of, bat
even these have to wait on KENTUCKY.
Fortunately the Kentuckisn does not
have to stain his loyalty id thus hon
orina his home. for 1t is something to
be proud Of, and he leaves the build
ing wearing the little button that
says "lt's part mine" with an air
that makes the assertion Its ell
mine" seem far more likely. Here
everything is provided for the com
fort and convenience. Kentucky |
newspapers are on file, and. next to
the Visitors Register" are most
sought. Around these 10 always
gathered an eager crowd, Of all sorts
and conditions. reading the news from
home. 1t was like being welcomed by
a well-tried friend to find the "Padu-
cab Daily Sun" beaming on you
from the crowd. The first floor is q
big reception hall with rooms opening
out. 10 one Of these is the furniture
from the room where "The Old Ken
lucky Home" was written. The SEQ
ond and third floors are filed with ar
ticles of historical and industrial in
terest Paducahans are: pleased to
find in this collection some attractive
casts in miniature Of 1.-THE Old Oak
en- Bucket" and 1.-THE Old Kentucky
Home" made by Dan Calvin OF Pa
ducah. The work of the mountain
women 10 well brought out and. also.
that done at Nazareth. The historic
relics are Of all kinds and there is
much to interest both the writer and
the fighter" in the collection.
Kentucky 10 vsriously represented
in the big department buildings, but
is especially fine in the Agricultural
hall. The display 10 artistically ar
ranged aud is full and varied. As
one Kentuck ian remarked, it was
worth coming to the Agricultural
building to see Kentucky so we'll in
the lead" And really 1t is the ex-
hibit that will best meet the Ken
tuokian's pride, for the others are
hardly up to our standard for her,
outside of the state building. In sdu-
cati on and social economy she has .
place and while ali is good, the exhib-
1t of school work is too limited, more
cities and towns should be represent
ed. Doubtless they will later. howev-
or, when the stress of commencement
work 10 over. II
The Kentucky Cadets were much in
evidenceIhere last week and made an
agreeable impression on every one.
They are fine soldierly looking fellows
and compare favorably with the West
Pointers who are also here. III
Even in the stress of Miss Roose.
velt's week when the st. Louis pa
psrs have been much given over to her
days doinRs. they have yet had space
70 give the picture and chronicle the