Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1906-08-16

cost. II will show the city as It was
before the earthquake. the breaking
Of day Just preceding the latter. then
the earthquake and buildings toppling
in every direction. which is followed
by the breaking out at various points
OF the flames, the destruction OF the
city and then the ruins. 1t is promis
ed that this will be one OF the most
realistic performances OF its kind
ever given and will be accompanied
by 4 descriptive lecture delivered by
4 man who was in the city while the
work Of destruction was In progress.
In the theatorium the vitascope, the
best OF all moving picture machines,
will present new and interesting
sights, while all OF the old favorites
in the way OF amusement. including
the Ferris wheel, the Trolley Trip
Through New York." carrousel, roller
coaster, the ponies and steam launch,
which will make trips on the three
rivers. will all be found at their ac-
customed places.
An extraordinary attraction is an
nounced that is certain to attract
much attention from every direction.
This Is the engagement for one week
OF Roy Knabenshue and his wonderful
airship. II was In this vessel that Mr..
Knabenshue recently astounded New
York and gave evidence that 1t was
possible to navigate the air in any
direction. Weather permitting he
will make number OF trips to the
clouds, starting from the Exposition,
and endeavor to thoroughly demon
strate the worth OF his ship.
An interesting exhibit at the Expo
sition will be that of the United States
government. 1t will be in the shape
OF a complete outfit such as is used
by the Meteorological department and
will show In actual operation all of
the instruments used at the various
stations throughout the country as
well as number OF those in less CON-
mon use. The latter will include
balloon, which is sent up to a great
height to determine principally atmos-
pheric conditions. On reaching a GER
tain height 1t bursts, releasing a para
chute which carries very delicate in
struments that record conditions as
they descend An enormous plate
glass map, the duplicate of those sent
out by the local stations. is also shown
In operation. With the exhibit is an
attendant for the purpose OF explain
ing all apparatus, the purpose of the
government In making the exhibit
being tha: of education. The ex-
hibit is the same as was shown
at the St Louis and Portland Worlds
fairs and will occupy the same amount
OF space. facing the main aisle OF
the main building. as 1t did at these
places.
One OF the handsomest displays ever
1ade at the Exposition will be that
OF a local concern. II Gill be In the
shape of miniature Italian garden
with pergola, beneath which and In
the center will be beautiful fountain.
II will be surrounded by stone rail-
ing and will contain stone benches,
tables and chairs, all of a Romanesque
pattern. Throughout 1t will be bril-
NantIy ligbtsi and at intervals the
railing will be broken by columns and
| statues, which will carry mosaic 9lass
| globes containing lights.
The passenger agents OF all the
| railroads operating in this district
| have already held a meeting and prac-
| tically agreed on the usual excursions
| for the coming season. The rates will
| be the same as heretofore, single fare
| for the round trip with 25 cents added