Eaton weekly Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1866-1875, 1873-08-07
VIENNA.
Visit of the Austrian Emperor to the Ex-
positiOn-His Inspection of the Ameri-
can DeDartment

Visit of the Austrian Emperor to the Ex-
position-His Inspection of the Ameri-
can Department.
Vienna (July 2) Cor. New York HERALD
The Emperor visited the American
Department this morning, accompanied
by Baron Schwarz-Senborn, Count Bel
gard, and the Minister of Police. No
tice had been given to the Commission
ers beforehand. His Majesty wore a
full marshal's uniform. He was re-
ceived at the entrance by MI. Garrett
son, Chief Commissioner, Minister jaw,
Mr.. McElrath, Architect Peck, and other
commissioners. The Emperor, accom-
panied by Messrs. Garretson and Jay,
gave a close examination and scrutiny
to every department in the exhibition.
The original sewing machine made by
Elias Howe was examined with deep at
t~ention, the Emperor asking what addi-
tional improvements had been made.
He went through the elaborate exhibit
tons of other sewing machine manu-
facturers, examining specimens of en-
broidery and stitching. After curious
ly studying a map of Philadelphia, the
Emperor asked Minister Jay where the
site of the centennial exhibition was,
and put other questions as to the re-
sources and attractions of the city. The
models of the school houses of Boston
and New York were examined at length,
the Emperor inquiring into the method
of instruction and the number of schol-
ars. A model of the excavation of Hell
Gate was examined closely, and, after
putting numerous questions as to the
necessity for the work, said to Count
Belgard: "The engineering feats of
these Americans are incredible" He
visited the dental display, and was much
amused, asking the names of the various
materials for the manufacture of teeth.
The display of cotton, sugar and rice
from the Southern States interested the
Emperor. who expressed surprise and
qualification at the astonishing resources
of the Southern productions. He also
examined the Ohio, Missouri, New York
and California wine on exhibition, ask
ing about the qualities of the wine. A
glass of American champagne offered
the Emperor by an American exhibitor
was smilingly declined. He spent some
time studying the map of the Northern
Pacific Railroad Company, and the ac-
companying collection of wheat, furs
and minerals. Looking at the map he
said You have an immense coun-
try, but don't the Indians trouble you ?'
The display OF the American bank note
engraving interested the Emperor, who
asked the value and denomination of the
notes. He was exceedingly pleased
with the chrome display, studying the
landscapes and sea scenes, and asking
what sections of country were repre-
sented. He looked closely at the exhi-
bition of gold pens, testing their points
and asking as to their durability and
facility in writing.
The display of ores from Michigan,
Tennessee, Pennsylvania, Illinois and
Indiana were scrutinized. The blocks
of coal were interesting to the Emperor,
who inquired their quality and produc-
ton. While he was passing through
the musical department the Austrian
h{mp R WAS played 4siaed pP Pia h a Rarl9 %h org gan.
play of boots, shoes and leather was
large, and was examined critically.