Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1907-03-28

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in that the industrial and commercial
features, though full and adequate,
are subordinate to the historical the
poetical and the spectacular; the
jamestown exposition offers a refresh
ing contrast to its predecessors.
While adequate in every industrial
and commercial feature, its eminence
viii rest upon other grounds. The
highest triumphs of human invention
and art will all have presentation, but
even these must take second place be-
side the attractions which will dis
tinguish the exposition.
1t is estimated that at no time dur
ing the progress of this celebration
will there be less than 10000 soldiers
camped about the grounds of the
jamestown exposition, making of it
field of modern chivalry and proffer-
ing a picture of triumphant peace to
all the people of the world.
Underlying this display of material
paraphernalia and the pomp of pow
er, there is a crowning appeal to the
heart of American patriotism in its
historical and sentimental signih-
canoe. The jamestown of old has
vanished The history of Americas
founders is written on the hearts of
the nation. 1t was pathetically weak
household divided against itself and
the miracle of its survival is revealed
in the dauntless spirit of Capt. John
Smith, a man who builded better than
he knew and blazed the pathway for
a nations feet
The picture of the pilgrim band,
with all its history of tumultuous trial
and triumph, now stands revealed be-
meath the mellowing touch of time.
Smith, Percy, Rolfe, Newport, Cos
mold, Laydon, Anna Bussas; all have
passed away. Powhatan and Poca-
hontas; and all the great red host
that looked on them-they too have
faded. Like beacon lights far set
down times relentless tide, they sig
nal back to the pathos, and the pow
er, and the pride that was their por-
ton; and of which the first alone re-
mains.
It will be observed that the James |
town exposition not only includes |
every feature of its predecessors, but |
will in addition have many original |
ones possible to it alone.
The greatest naval rendezvous in
American history.
Spectacular international military
parades and drills by the picked
troops of different countries.
Magnificent marine effects and
dazzling harbor illumination.
Greatest gathering OF palatial steam
yachts.
Drills and contests by sailors of all
nations.
Actual naval battles between Mer-
rimac and Monitor.
Yacht racing and every form of wa
ter sport.
Sea bathing and sports at all
grounds.
Greatest assemblages Of naval, mill
tary and other bands, making it the
musical" exposition par excellence.
The greatest and most artistic pier
in America.
A new and intensely interesting wa
ter tournament, devised for the occa-
sion.
Dhigible air vessels in demonstra-
tions and contests.
A portion of the victorious Janan-
ese fleet with some of leading com
manders.
British battleship Dreadnaught
worlds largest and most formidable
sea fighter
Two hundred Indians and COWBOYS
with herd of buffalo, making the great
est wild west show ever exhibited.
Spectacular drama of "Pochabon.
tas, by a Norfolk author and said 10
be of great merit and elegance.
From this it viii be observed that
the eminence of the exposition will
rest upon It's unparalleled situation an
the sea, and the imposing spectacular
effects of its great military, marine
and naval pageantry. The most nonu-
lar exhibit of the worlds fair at Chi
cago was an imitation warship built
upon piles in the lake. The James
town exposition win offer its visitors
so or more of the finest ships OF all
nations; each one It's own little world
of fascinating life and animation.
Every foreign country has signified
its intention of sending ships. Sew
eral of the leading nations will be rep
resented by whole. fleets. It is the
resented by whole fleets
WithiR the inclosure Of ths ezposi-