. The street railway review . acitywithin easy access of headquarters, nor a foot of vacantground on which the committee could erect even a tem- porary shelter, their ingenuity was sorely taxed. Butmen who were never daunted by the tremendous difficul-ties which have stood in the path of railway constructionin that city soon solved the problem, and promptlychartered a large passenger barge used for excursionparties on the river, which will be anchored at the foot ofthe levee, which stretches from headquarters hotel downto the river. The lower deck is free of all obstructionand affords some 6,0
. The street railway review . acitywithin easy access of headquarters, nor a foot of vacantground on which the committee could erect even a tem- porary shelter, their ingenuity was sorely taxed. Butmen who were never daunted by the tremendous difficul-ties which have stood in the path of railway constructionin that city soon solved the problem, and promptlychartered a large passenger barge used for excursionparties on the river, which will be anchored at the foot ofthe levee, which stretches from headquarters hotel downto the river. The lower deck is free of all obstructionand affords some 6,000 square feet of floor, while theupper deck which is covered by a roof, has about 4,000feet additional, and a ladies parlor and waiting boat will be hung with curtains on the sides, gailydecorated, and at night brilliantly illuminated with anabundance of electric lights, so that at night the effectwill be as charming as it will be unique, and withal cooland comfortable. A better arrangement could not havebeen —---^•^m^Ti 111E L X1111; 1 r Among the exhibitors will be the following who havealready secured choice locations. The Chas. Munson Belting Company will be very gladto see you. The Allen Paper Car Wheel Company will also havean exhibit. The Baltimore Car Wheel Company will be repre-sented by John Pugh. The St. Louis Car Company will be on hand in theperson of General Manager Kling. The Walker Manufacturing Company will be lookedafter by General Manager Walker. The McGuire Manufacturing Company will have theircelebrated trucks in charge of Mr. Cook. The John Stephenson Company, as for many yearspast, will be represented by D. W. Pugh. The Bodifield Belting Company, Cleveland, havesecured space and will make a nice exhibit. The merits of the Meaker Manufacturing Companyof Chicago, will be rung up by J. W. Meaker, president. 397 The Eastern Electric & Supply Company will be onhand and have something very attractive for everj-body. The E. L. Bushnell Spri
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