The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1908-09-16
.PITTSBURC EXPOSITION
NOW IN FULL SWING
Exhibits and Entertainments Are
Better Than Ever

The Pittsburg exposition Is now in
full swing and the big industrial and
amusement show is daily the scene of
large and brilliant gatherings. This is
the twentieth annual season of the
exposition and the attendance up to
date is far in excess Of that of pre-
vious years.
The sesqui-centennial celebration Of
Pittsburg will be the biggest event in
the history of the city and will attract
immense crowds from the outlying dis
tricts. Sesqui-centennial day at the
exposition will be on Tuesday, Sept
29, instead of 2S, as enormously an
nounced previously. Special prepara-
tions have been made for the occasion
In the way of decorations and amuse-
ments. This will be one of the biggest
days of the celebration and there are
ample facilities for the care and COM
fort of the thousands who will be in at
tendance.
The exhibits and entertainments are
larger and more varied than they were
In previous seasons and are creating
the most laudatory comment. The big
armor plate display Is attracting
great deal of attention and is particu
larly interesting to those who are not
familiar with the construction of war
ships. 1t shows the ponderous armor
plates, weighing many tons, that pro-
tect the ships from deadly shells of
the enemy. The coming tower of the
battleship Delaware is in the exhibi-
tion, as is a model of "Fighting Bob
Evans's" flagship Connecticut" A
model fleet of over sixty barges of
coal towed by the Sprague, the larg
est towboat on the river, is an instruc-
tive exhibit, while the House Elec-
trical," in which electricity as house
hold commodity is shown, is an inter-
esting feature. Electrical devices per-
forming such duties as washing dishes,
busting, lighting, heating, ironing and
sewing are demonstrated. The big de-
partment stores have exhibits in which
the latest fashions in dress are dis
played and in fact, if there is anything
new under the sun it is to be found at
the exposition.
The military spectacle of the Span
ish-American war, which is a repro
duction of all the big battles, includ-
ing the destruction of the Maine"
with gorgeous scenic effects, is draw
ing large and delighted audiences.
Hartz and his band furnish the incl
dental music, while illustrated songs
contribute to the novelty of this enter
tainment, which was given its first
production at the exposition. "a Day
In Japan" unique electrical exhibit,
and the Theatorium, presenting the
latest moving pictures, together with
the merry-go-round, toboggan slide,
Ferris wheel and numerous other
amusement features furnish fun and
enjoyment for both young and old.
The steamer Sunshine makes hourly
trips to Davis Island dam for the ben
eft Of the patrons.
The musical program for this sea-
son eclipses all previous efforts and
the music hall is packed daily with
large and fashionable audiences.
Sousa, the world-famous March
King" and his incompatible band will
close brilliantly successful engage
ment Sept. 10. The programs Of this
organization are up to the minute and
all the relgning New York successes,
as well as the works Of music mas
ters Of revered memory, are being
played.
Sousa will be followed Sept 21 by
the Russian Symphony orchestra,
while Arthur Pryor's band, Bostonia
Women's orchestra, Creatore and Dam
rosch will appear in turn, completing
one of The largest and best musical
festivals in history