New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-07-15
JAMESTOWN CHANGES.
EXPOSITION IMPROVED.
Great Things Expected Of J. N.
Barr, the Ne7C Director General.


more concentrated organization the jamestown
exposition enters upon more vigorous admnistra-
ton and VIII make a strenuous bid for public
favor Charles Frederick Stansbury an editor OF
the press bureau Of the exposition talked to a re
porter yesterday about the Southern enterprise
He said
James Y, Barr, who recently elected dIrec-
ter general Of the exposition, has formally accept
ed the position. a month or more ago Mr. Barr
Joined the managers in advisory capacity, with
out salary took off his coat and went 10 work.
Now that he is the executive head of the enter
prise, those who know him best expect TO see @
strong firm and aggressive administration of the
affairs of the exposition, and firmly believe that
his efforts ably seconded by the governors and
other officers of the old administration will make
the remaining months of the exposition a brilliant
success and credit TO the South.
James y. Barr is a big mar OF quiet manners
and few words. He IS in the prime Of life. He
IS i systematic worker, and does not go over the
same ground twice. lie is a man of affairs, used
10 conducting large enterprises has fortune of
his own and is endowed with unusual executive
ability He made his mark IN the business world
as president of the Seaboard Air Line halfway
and is largely interested in transportation lumber
and coal mines and mining.
Another executive who has recently joined the
forces Of the exposition management Is stephen
". Bolles. Nj Bodies is director OF advertisng' lie
IS known as an energetic newspaper man. ana mas
been connected in an executive capacity with FOR
great eXpositions. He has initiated an agrees
sive campaign Of wide scope
The jamestown exposition IS now virtually
completed and IN the ideality Of its location and
setting is superior 10 all worlds fairs previously
held. Its beauty is suhdued and restful than
that which has characterized other expostions
Alphabetically it is satisfying TO the trained
and the effect Of the landscape gardening could
not be improved upon. Although in midsummer
the rays Cf the potent, Norfolk IS by
no means as hot New York in July and August
New York IS perpetual marvellous ara beau
tiful exposition IL itself Vet II would well repay
every New Yorker To visit the jamestown eXposi-
ton As a summer outing such VISIT can be
made delightful, almost everybody likes 10 be on
or near the water in summer time. The New York
building on the grounds faces Hampton Roads. 1t
IS a very handsome building and the atchstring
hangs on the outside OF the door. II IS pleasant
snot for rest and recreation for the New Yorker
seeing the fair. although he is equally welcome in
any one OF the numerous state buildings which
adorn The grounds and face the open water
The character and scope of the exposition
much greater and more expansive than Wis
itors expect In some features 1t is far more in
terestng in every sense than has been the case in
other eXpostions The exhibits OF the United
States government are the best that have
been put on record, and excel all previous EFFORTS
IN novelty and interest.
The exhibits contained in the States Exhibit
Building equal 10, and IN some cases vastly
better than those made by states at other fairs
The exhibit of South Carolina Is notable instance
OF fine display.
There is vastly more 10 be seen and enjoyed in
architectural beauty in landscape and water eff
fects than any one has reason TO expect in an eX-
position developed and evolved under the conditions
that surrounded this enterprise. 4 recent
visitor remarked that the Southern people
hiding their light under bushel they might
surroundings, the environment. said he. make this
exposition the most ambitious the world has
seen The grouping of the buildings is wonderful;
7helr air OF permanently OF brick and concrete and
stone, is remarkable for eXpOsitiOns the broad,
pansive sea, with miles of waterfront boardwalk
from which be seen the wonderful gathering Of
fighting craft; the scene OF the MeTrimac and the
Monitor fight, which is within plain view Of the
grounds add sentiment and poetry the achieve
ment
1t should not forgotten that the United States
government has deep interest In the success OF
the exposition. 1t was because the President, dl-
rected by an act of Congress, had invited all the
nations Of the world 10 join in celebrating the
birth OF the nation on April &c that the opening
Of the exposition could not be postponed. Many OF
the distinguished guests thus summoned have ex-
pressed their genuine admiration for the beauty
and interest Of the celebration. among them being
Sir Henry Mortimer Durand James Bryce. the
Duke Of the Abrlzzi and General Kurok
There is no desire TO deny that the government
is a potent factor in the success Of the exposition,
and every citizen takes pride IN the fact that the
government does things We'll. The international
naval display in Hampton Roads in the last two
months mas never been equalled IN TINS country
and rarely in the history Of the world. 1t is pity
that Il not witnessed by millions OF Americans
who may never again have such an opportunity.
The government piers, which will add nnality
TO the beauty OF the exposition, rapidly nearing
completion.
VISITORS 10 the exposition VINO know how to
travel will find ample accommodation at normal
prices. There plenty OF boarding and roomng
houses and hundreds Of private houses, which
rooms be obtained for 81 less a day. First
class hotels charge from 3 a day up in other
places. There are restaurants Of all kinds and
prices. and the exposition IS surrounded by
small cities. there Is ample and wide choice
Of residence. The Inside Inn, the grounds, will
furnish terms on application
There are three double track trolley lines be-
tween Norfolk and the exposition the fare being
20 Is cents. according 10 the route chosen. Be
sides these there IS the Tidewater and Norfolk &
Southern Steam Railway line. which charges a
reasonable rate. Many steamboats, ply between
Norfolk and adjacent cities and the exposition
grounds.
with the exception of the interior of the His
toric Arts Building. all Of the great buildings OF
the exposition complete and the exhibits in
place. The "Warpath' attractions running at
fun blast, and at night constitute a OF great
Eayety. The expansive area. known Lees par
ade. is the scene Of constant military manRuvring,
while Hampton Roads forms the setting for
tnuous interesting marine and naval activity The
visitors to the exposition live at any OF
half dozen pleasant Tidewater cities and be with
in easy and inexpensive reach of the great fair
Those who Ike the water spend most Of
their time upon II, and in going TO and from the
scene Of the tercentennial celebration can vary
the route at will. Fifty thousand visitors passed
throeeh the gates on the Fourth of July, and is
reasonably expected that from now until tho close
OF the exposition the attendance viii he worthy Of
the celebration.