Los Angeles herald., 1907-09-02
WRITES OF
JAMESTOWN
FRANK wfeelNs GIVES HIS
OPINION
EXPOSITION is LIKE OTHER
SHOWS
California Booth Attracts Much Atten-
tion, Declares Chamber Of com-
merce officiaI-TeIls ln-
terestlne Features

Der OF commerce, mas Wrlttel " d tilehu
his opinion of the jamestown exposition
in. answer to query OF whether 2 spe-
cial trip to the show would be worth
while. He says:
"The only way l can answer your in
quiry is to recite some of the features
of the exposition and the side attrac-
tons If you have seen the previous ex-
positions of late dates you will not be
entertained with what Aou see here in
the exhibit line, for there is nothing new,
and in most cases the collections are re-
productions of displays made at former
expeditions or the same material in
stalled.
"But II you have not had the pleasure
of visiting the other expositions there is
a good store of most everything that
goes to interest and entertain the average
visitor While the collection is not VOL
luminous 1t covers a vast amount of ma
teral that will bear close and careful
study.
ESPECIALLY is this tie case in the ap-
pilances for handling the produce of the
several states making displays and the
various methous of manipulation. The
states south of the Mason and Dixie
line are fairly well represented and make
displays that not only astonish the in
dividuaf who has not given the indus
attention, but set him to thinking, not
at what he sees but at the possibilities
that this production portrays.
Day Sufficient
you can spend a week here and then
not see all of interest, or you can stay a
day and see more than you want to.
"The two most interesting objects that
appeal to the regular exposition visitor
are the History building and tie Negro
building These are of such character
as to appear new and out of the ordi-
nary channel of stereotpyed exposition
features.
''The former contains about everything
pertaining to the early history of the
country. Tradition and pedigree, you
know, is capital down here, and they
inclined to get into the past there is an
opportunity of a lifetime.
"rhe contents of the building have been
loaned by associations, libraries. schools
and old families and cover every subject
one would care to dig up. / might cite
a few of the exhibits to aid you in your
forming some conception of what the
balance brings forth.
pennsylvania illustrates the early his
tory of the Swedish. Dutch and Quaker
period with an exhibit of manuscripts and
portrait of Gustavus Adolphus and Queen
Christeane; also imprints including
copy of the first Bible printed in the
European language in America; Ger
man Bible belonging to Barbara Fritschie.
"Ohio makes a most attractive archae-
illogical display and South Carolina a
large display of colonial silver, brocade
gown worn at the court of George III,
made from silk raised, and spun on one
- ~-I< .k0ks AI.nf rk1
Banner Display
'Virginia, of course, has the banner
exhibit in this line and covers the period
from the landing of John Smith to the
present date, all arranged in case and
wall exhibits, easy and readily compre-
hended. The building itself is fire proof
and will be a permanent trophy of the
exposition.
1.-THE Negro building contains works of
every description, made and arranged by
the colored people. 1t is a revelation and
pleasure. 1 say these two features are
unusual and interesting, still we have a
few other minor attractions, new and up
to-date.
''rhe Monorail, or single-rafl railroad,
and its car, -over which you can ride at
an S0-mile gait, is an exhibit and a con-
cession which attracts general attention.
new inventions never shown at any pre-
vious exhibit to any extent. You would
be entertained few hours in this de-
partment and learn things YOU never
knew before.
1.-THE state exhibit pavilion is a some
what new department in the fact that 1t
contains collective state exhibits show
ing all products. Usually these exhibits
are made in the regular horticultural
VT to 4rRf tI4o 60 OF ffror
tive buildings of the exposition group, as
1T Is complete in every respect and all
its exhibits are in perfect order.
Here is where you find California, or
what there is of her; Two counties, Los
Angeles and San Diego occupy as much
space, and, although I do, say it myself,
get more attention than any other. Go
when you will in this building you will
always find some one in this exhibit, while
others are vacant.
All Sections Represented
''The Mining building, though small, is
representative, well filed with a classi-
fed mineral display covering almost
every section of the United States. Vir-
ginia has a mining building of her own,
where she makes most striking display
of coal and coke. This is the best and
most artistic building on the ground.
THE Pure Food building Is another at
tractive spot. especially near lunch time,
as samples of everything good are dis
tributed from the numerous demonstrat-
ing booths 1t Is very noticeable the eff
feet the pure food law has had ON the
character of the displays Many of the
old-time highly advertised food stufls are
missing.
THE Manufacturers and Transportation
buildings have their usual classified ex-
hibits, which are always prominent under
these separate headings. The govern
ment has done much to aid this expo
sition In point of instructive demonstra-
tion of the various departments.
1.-THE outdoor exhibit of the model of
the panama canal is an attraction the
government has taken much pains to in
stall and one that has its full quota of
visitors. The government pier, nearing
completion, is we'll worth your inspection,
especially at night, when it Is illuminated
with thousands of electric lights.
"All Of the state buildings. many of
which contain exhibits. are interesting
and instructive. The large auditorium is
the center of attraction among the ex-
position buildings. This is occupied by
the heads of the administration, and sup
plies the auditorium for all pubic gath