The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1907-05-04

JA1Ee1oWN, Va, April 18th, lsV'.
Editors Union ION last Friday. April 18th, the
jamestown Tri-Centennial Exposition opened
its gates 70 the public to commemorate the first
English settlement in America. which was start
ed on the James river, near Norfolk, Va, on May
14th, 1907. The party landed on the Virginia soil
on April 18th Of that year near the place where
the Exposition grounds are located, they being
just north Of Norfolk in Hampton Roads and
south Of and in sight Of Old Point Comfort. Tne
site is an ideal one Nearly 500 acres is used Tor
the many exposition buildings and parade
grounds. 1t is reached by both water and rail.
At the east and west ends large piers land the
people at broad board walk extending the en-
tire length Of about mile on the north water
front. In the centre Of this walk is the two i'm
mense Government piers. Directly opposite
this, on the south side, Is the main entrance for
cars from Norfolk.
Some Of the features Of the opening day cere-
monies were the reception to President Roose-
welt, who reached the grounds at II o'clock amid
the cheers Of the throng; addresses by the presi-
dent of the Exposition and President Roosevelt
and the starting Of the machinery by the latter
as he pressed the gold electric button; the pa
rading Of many visiting sailors, soldiers. &C., the
reception at many Of the state buildings and
grand illumination at night of the buildings on
the grounds and the many battle ships OF the
United States and the visiting warships from
many foreign lands. This naval display was i'm
mense and the illumination fine. The bring
ing together of the warships from practicallya all
countries should tend to promote peace and
friendly feeling among all nations and further
the work of international arbitration. 80 that
instead Of the great evil of war we should have
court Of arbitrators. composed of one repre-
sentative from each country, who would settle
all disputes among nations.
The main buildings on the grounds are great
credit and when all the exhibits are fully finish
ed they will make an exposition of no small
magnitude. In the State Building Maryland
has an attractive agricultural and horticultural
exhibit and also displays the gold, silver and
grand prize medals awarded at the Worlds Fair
at st. Louis in 1904. In another building an ex-
hibit is made by the Geological Survey division
of the State.
On the water front is boulevard on which is
situated most of the state bull dings, which are
the close of the Exposition (November 80, 1917
it is intended to use these buildings for perma-
nent residences and fine resort established at
the fair grounds.
Prominently located is the Maryland State
Building, where Gov. Warfield received the peo-
pie. 1t is next to the Virginia State Building.
Maryland day will be September 18th. Balti
more has erected building called the "Balti-
more House," the money for which being pro-
vided by the people in the shape of their taxes.
On the opening day this house was conducted in
such manner as to be disgrace to the better
class of citizens of Baltimore city. Immediate
~ inside the door in the main hall was set
couple OF trestles on which were laid some
boards and free lager beer saloon started. 1t
was literally covered with empty bottles and no
one could enter without the disgusting sight of
people, both men and women, drinking. said
to Mr.. John Warfeld, brother of the Governor,
who came in just after reached here, that it
was disgrace to the city of Baltimore. No such
thing could be seen at any of the other state
buildings and why should the people of Balti-
more have entrusted their interests into such
hands is a mystery.
While the Exposition is not quite finished it is
in as good shape as the st. Louis Fair was on its
opening day. and it is expected that in about
thirty days it will be completed. No one who
can raise five or ten dollars should miss visiting
it. From Baltimore one can go by steamer,
leaving about P. NJ, have fine nights ride on
the Chesapeake bay to Old Point Comfort or to
Norfolk, reaching here about A. NJ. After
seeing the Exposition as many days as you de-
sire you return, leaving in the evening and
reaching Baltimore the next morning. so that 1t
is possible to see it with but one days loss Of
time, although whole week can be spent profit
ably here.
Bathing and boating will also be included in
the attractions. Automobile contests. rowing
and boating contests and various sports and
amusements are on the program. Also many
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months. Altogether it will be a creditable
showing, ~ W. H. r.
Correspondence Baltimore County Union.