Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-08-11
GLIDING its interesting exhibits, from
height of 285 feet.

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height of 285 feet.
should like to speak of another ex-
hibit, which seems to me one of the
most interesting. refer to the Jerusa-
lem exhibit. An impression has got
abroad that it is 'fake, in great part,
at least, and some who have visited
Jerusalem in Palestine claim that it is
very unlike the original, but am told
by clergyman that friend of his who
had spent some time in the city of
David says that the exhibit is very
much like it in miniature. Those who
go in expecting to see a great show are
no doubt disappointed. To make a
show place of it in the vulgar acceptance
of the word has not been the intent and
purpose of the projectors. There pur-
pose has been an educational one.
There is no city in the world as in
teresting as Jerusalem. In and round
about it took place events of the great
est Importance to the human race on its
way to inetfable destiny. 1t seems to
me one should feel degree Of reversnce
upon entering. Besides many interest
ing matters concerning the city itself is
shown the Mount of Olives, from which
Christ preached that wonderful sermon
beginning, "Blessed are the poor in
spirit; for theirs is the kingdom of
Heaven" The street along which he
walked to the place of his execution and
death, via Dolorosa, is shown. Along
this street is the Ecce Homo arch. The
supposed place of his tomb is shown and
other interesting places in the city, as
the Tower of David, the mosque of
Omar, etc. There are csmels and
donkeys and their drivers and shops
where visitors are importuned to buy
wares, just as is done in Jerusalem
itself. One of the most interesting
souvenirs, and their are many, of the
Exposition is an album Of Jerusalem.
1t is gotten up in good taste, has front
piece in colors of the Jerusalem exhibit
and contains much interesting informa
ton.
There are many ways Of spending
money on the Fair grounds. Even
water is sold in many places, usually for
penny glass. But at the state house
water free and at other places through.
out the grounds. A penny-in-the slot
machine will give your weight. .
Evening is the proper time to see the
"Pike" when all the different foreign
elements from the shows there come
outside in sort of general dress parade
preliminary to opening the shows for
the evening.
l have not yet been to the Kansas
state building, but was pleased with
the Kansas exhibit in Agricultural
Hall.
The weather has been delightfully."-
cool and pleasant most Of the time since
1 came, with just enough rain to cool
the air. | wondered several times at
their being lightning without rain in
the evening, until l discovered it was
searchlight travelling around at rapid
rate There seem to be several Of these
great lights in the city.
The "west end" is the residence part
Of the city and contains many fine
homes and beautiful streets, shaded and
cool, away from the hustle and dirt of
"down town" Many fine houses here
have been thrown open to visitors, who
find room in private residence, with
a home cooked breakfast and bath much
to be preferred to a place in a hotel
being generally both cheaper and better.
A room is usually from rs cents to 81
and many give breakfast for % cents. A
cot will cost so cents and the bath is
free.
i will cheerfully give any information
] can to anyone who will call on me at
my home in Marvin or address me with
stamp. (MRs.) Hattie l.. CHASE.