Willmar tribune., 1907-03-06

D1AciluS lIOul dill OtIloI CclSUldllOuS
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 refresh
ing contrast to its predecessors.
While adequate in every Industrial
and commercial feature, its epinence
will rest upon other grounds. Inc
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 1t
a field of modern chivalry and proffer-
ing picture of triumphant peace to
all the people of the world.
Underlying this display of material
er, there is crowning appeal to the
heart of American patriotism in its
historical and sentimental signifi-
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
nations feet.
The picture of the pilgrim band,
with all it's 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. Powhatal 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 it's 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 Her
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
'fmusical' exposition par excellence.
The greatest and most artistic pier
in America.
/ A new and intensely interesting wa
ter tournament, devised for the occa
sion.
Dirigible air vessels in demonstra
tions and contests.
"A portion of the victorious Japan
ese feet 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 "Pochakon
tas,' by Norfolk author and said tc
be of great merit and elegance.
The development of this exposition
has been something like, the develop
ment of the original colony at James