Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-09-17
EXPOSITION IS
LIKE A SCHOOL
Visitors to Armory Learn Much
About Industrial Side of
p Newark.
BIG JEWELRY DISPLAY
is ON VIEW AT BOOTH
Newark Manufacturers Reveal
Artistic Creations Valued at
Large Amount.

With no apparent abatement of in
terest large crowds continue to visit
the Industrial exposition at the Ar
mory Each night since the opening,
last Saturday, has found the aisles
and booths crowded with visitors.
After seeing all the booths and eX-
hibits and listening to the different
demonstrators talk, one visitor last
night said: Its a school and one
Of the biggest in Newark. / learned
more here tonight about my own
city than had known in my thirty
three years residence here.
Il found out, to my great surprise,
that Newark, as a manufacturing
city. ranks ahead of thirty States OF
the Union: that Newark is the larg-
est line jewelry manufacturing cen
tire In the country; that this city, as
manufacturer of chemicals, warm
ishes, lacquers and paints, surpasses
nearly every city in the country. MY
head is simply crammed full of
things about Newark.
One of the most interesting exhib.
Its and one that held a large crowd
ali night, was that of the Public
Service Railway Company, on the
Dickerson street yard of the Ar
rnory. Moving pictures used in the
coinpany's Safety First Campaign
We're shown and interest in them was
great, principally because they were
aiken In Newark at the four corners.
Tho pictures were made by the Edi-
son Company one day when the
Broad and Market streets rush was
at its height. Fire engines ambu-
lal1ces and police patrols are shown
rushing past the corners, while the
traffic squad holds back the crowd.
Exhibit Open to All.
Another attraction was the fashion
show of Hahne & Company. The
sign, "Fashion Show" made a good
many mon timid, and they hardly
dared to peep in, but their fears
were groundless, the show was open
10 the men as well as the women, al
though the fashions were all crea-
tions for the women. New gowns and
folderols of all kinds are ON exhibit
ton.
Real flowers and artificial flowers
In two exhibits attracted considerable
attention, the w. A. Manda Company
showing the real thing, and the New
ark Artificial Flower Company imita-
tions.
The suffrage booth observed Orange
day yesterday, the women In charge
feature drew many persons from the
Oranges and other suburbs. Other
booths that were interest spots We're
those of the General Acoustic Com
pany, demonstrating the dictagraph;
@. l.. Catch, making floss candy; Ger
hard Mennen Chemical Company,
talcum powder and chemical products,
and the ]. j. Wilson Seed Company,
bulb and seed dealers. Scores of
other booths had attractive displays,
and more will be ready tonight.
The dancing space was so popular
last night that the managers have
decided not to allow dancing before
$40 o'clock, so that the crowd will
not be drawn from the booths. Be-
fore that time number of exhibitions
Of latest dances will be given.
One of the most interesting exhibits
nj the exposition is the display of
jewclry and plate ware made by the
manufacturers of Newark. This is
the first time Newark made trinketS
have been displayed at a public en-
position on such a large scale.
Millions in Wages.
An idea can be gained of the i'm
portance of the jewelry manufactur
ing industry in this city from the
fact that the annual wages paid by
these manufacturers is more than
S4,000.o00. This is divided among 5000
employees in $50 factories. The value
Of the raw material used annually
exceeds $6,000000. The value of the
products manufactured in a year is
estimated at about $l4,000,000. There
is total Of $4,000 900 invested in this
business in this city.
The display is under the auspices
~ f.. 81. A
sociation of this city. The exhibits
store propfietors in this city. The
names of the manufacturers are not
shown at the display.
The total value of the display, when
completed, will range from 100000 to
100000. A large number of the articles
will be changed daily so that the dis
play will be varied The greatest
precautions are used in guarding the
jewelry in its display cases and in
protecting it during the night.
Several specimens of platinum
watches set with diamonds and pearls
attracted considerable attention. The
watches are small ladies' size, and
were of an elaborate design. Their
selling prices ranged from $1,000 tc
$4,000. The Swiss movement is used
settings were made in this city.
A platinum necklace with pendant
of pearls valued at $4,000 also at
tracted considerable attention. A
mesh bag of emeralds and diamonds
worked in gold and platinum of va.
Iious shades was valued at $500. Ar
emerald ring containing single
stone of beautiful hue was valued al
$1,000 One brooch was exhibited
Which contained a setting of precious
stones in platinum which was valued
al 1880.
In addition to the above specimens
there was display of lorgnettes val
ued at from $500 to $500, mems eve
ming dress sets valued at 5000
women's hair combs at 1915 a pair
cuff buttons at $500 pair. scarf PIN
from 800 to $500, band bracelets y
$500, black opal rings variously priced
and scores of other very expensive
articles.
The total display on view last nigh
did not exceed $4,000 in value. Tn
display was in charge of J. Wiss 4
Sons. Today several other local jew
elers viii install their exhibits, AM
by tonight the promoters of the ex
position promise that the ,jewelry dis
play will be complete in every partic
ular.
The display cases are arrange
around the fountain in the middle o
the floor. Special policemen hav
been engaged for duty in the vicinit
of the display.
The manufacturers of the articles Il
the display say they will WITHDRAW
their exhibits If their names ar
made public in connection with tn