The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1913-02-06
Many Interesting Things, Such
AS Replica of Canal, to Be
Seen at Panama Exposition

San Francisco. Feb. 5.-More than
two thousand applications for conccs-
sions. filed 10y amusement purveyo rs
in all parts of the world. have been
received by Director of Concessions
Burt Of the panama-Pacitic intcrna-
tional exposition. Many of the con-
cessions will he extremely original
and striking. Eight Of them will, in
tho opinion Of Mr.. Burt, involve an
expenditure of more than two million
dollars. The concessions will be nota.
hle not only for their great size and
their splendor but also for the fact
their educational value. The art of
presenting cycloramas and panoramas
upon an elaborate scale has made
tremendous strides in the past few
years.
Among the more important conees-
sions already accepted are The
Grand Canyon of Colorado" a splen-
did spectacle to he displayed by the
Santa Fe railway: The Panama
anna of the great work at Panama
1900 visitors will be able to make
the trip along tho canal" every TWEEN
ty-fve minutesl; The Grand Trianon
at Versailles reproducing the famous
battles Of Napoleon. The canvasses
for this concession will be painted i'll
France. Another concession to he
the first chapter of the Book Of Cen
esis. An elaborate series of scenic
devices will be used to visualize the
bible story of the creation of the
world. The Evolution Of the Ameri-
can Navy will. upon an elaborate
scale. depict all phases in the develop
ment Of the. navy from the era Of the
wooden frigate to the present dread
|naught. An ice palace in which inter-
national skating and hockey matches
will be held. a forty-niner's camp de-
plotting upon an elaborate scale tho
discovery of gold. THE Battle of
Gettysburg The Horoscope are
among other notable concessions.
Grand Canyon.
The Grand Canyon of Colorado, In
all of it's grandeur and color. as seen
from the platform OF an observation
car. will be among the most unique
OF all the concessions. Walter Bur
ridge the widely known American
ings which will depict the scenes Of
the canyon. The concession will oc-
cupy 30ox7Oo feet Of ground space
The Santa Fe plans to render the con
cession one Of high educational value
rather than TO amuse only and to
this end the company Will engage the
foremost talent OF the country. =.
motor electric train will take the Wis
itors through the canyon" guides
will deliver running lectures on the
points of interest. In c%cnsonance
with the setting. an Indian village will
be installed. and members Of tine Pue-
bio. Can Domingo, Navajo. Zuni and
Hcpi Indian tribes will present their
dances and customs in native costume.
and display their handiwork. The
Pueblo Indians. noted for their work
as silversmiths. Will be seen engaged
in this craft. The Eavajos will weave
their blankets. so much priced by
tourists. and the San Domingo In.
dams will give an exhibition of pot
terry work. The illumination Of the
canyon will receive the same a,ten-
ton which is To hr given II lighting
ing w. d. \. Ryan. SO that all OF the
.colors OF the canvon will he seen in
their natural shades.
Historic Naval Events.
The Evolution OF the Dread.
naught." "a realistic illustration of the
birth. growth and development, OF the
outlay Of $l50,uoO. The concession
is in charge OF u. W. Macconnell who
produced the Battle If Gettysburg
at the great worlds Columbian ex-
position at CHICAGO in 1893. The his
turic incidents in the life Of the navy,
such as Pcrry's victory ut Lake Erie:
the battle Of tho Monitor and Mcrri-
mac If Hampton Roads: neMey's Vic.
tory at Manila hay, and Admiral
Sam pscn's defeat Of the Spa nish t1set
at Santiago will he shown. AL of the