Arizona republican., 1909-07-08
TRUTH FOUND OUT
 ABOUT ALASKA WHAT THE EXPOSITION HAS
 TAUGHT. Other Features of the Great Show at Seattle.

Seattle, July 4.-(Special Core | spondence of The Republican, Just as Arizona has for years been mis- ! represented as being d land of scorch- ing suns, cactus-covered mesas and Gila monsters: Kansas the trysting place of cyclones and grass hoppers; 1 Missouri the rendezvous of bandits and train robbers: so also has Alas ka been falsely pictured as d region surrounded by ice sbergs and covered with perpetual snow.
 It is part of the mission of the Alaska Yukon- Pacific exposition to dispel such illusions, correct such errors and bring the folks from far off ends of the earth into a closer and more fraternal relation.
 The site selected for this exposition is most favorable, being an ideal summer resort surrounded by magnifi- cent bodies of fresh water, constant ly piled with excursion boats, motor boats, sailboats and rowboats that furnish inexpensive and delightful amusement during the pleasant days and cool refreshing nights of the summer season.
 During the month of July the eX- position grounds are more beautiful and enchanting, if possible, than at any other time prior thereto, the for nal gardens, rustic arches and mag nificent pergOlas being riotous with blooming plants and luxurious foliage. The entire 250 acres is one vast flower garden, traversed by secluded walks, splendid drive ways anu quiet retreats. beautified by music pavil- ions and flashing cascades. ornament ed with imposing statues and stately monuments, covered with magnifl- cent buildings and resting in the very heart of a forest Cf primitive fir trees on the banks of beautiful Lake Washington with the snow-covered summits of the Cascade mountains for a background.
 Within the buildings are gathered products of the Pacific northwest, the Orient and the Islands of the Sea. The mineral resources of Alaska are being exploited fully, showing her wonderful deposits of gold, silver, tin, copper and coal The wealth of the forest, the fruitage of the field and the treasures of the ocean are mar shaIled in one grand extravagancy at the Cdll OI lDut thi1 is not all. While the beauties of na- ture, the products of forest, field and mine and the genius of man in the creations of art form a large part of the attractive features of the expo Eition. the people themselves from the frozen north, the balmy south, the Orient and the Occident with their peculiar manners and customs, quaint costumes and unique manner isms lend a peculiar charm to the Alaska Yukon Pacific exposition and make it one of the most inviting and attractive places to spend a summer vacation.
 While the east, south and middle west are sweltering under scorching sun, storm-cast skies and cyclonic threatenings, the Pacific northwest is enjoying cool, refreshing ocean breezes gala crowds and the carnival spirit of enjoyment, where Momus reigns su- preme.
 Is this wonderful picture of the Christ the latest miracle, or is 1t the result of some strange chemical change far beyond the knowledge of the scientists of today?
 Casting off a radiance five times as great as that of any known light giving substance except radium, the