Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-06-28
THE CENTENNIAL.
Matters of Curiosity and Interest Con
nected with Americas Big Show.

ORIENTAL COFFEE.
A Centennial correspondent says orr
entail coffee is curiosity to the great
majority OF the visitors here, and it is
amusing to observe them while drink.
ing it. A small quantity of sugar is
put in in a small cup, and with it 9
spoonful OF freshly bruised coffee. Hot
water is poured over this, and the cup
which is of brass or copper-is placed
on the fire, and kept there till it comes
to boil. It is then poured into the
porcelain cup in which it is served to
the customer, and he has it quite as hot
as he can possibly wish. It is thicker
and stronger than we are accustomed to
have it, and very often the bottom Of
the cup contains quite quantity of sed.
iment, such as we denom1nate
grounds.
THE TURKISH VISITORS
at the Exposition are gorgeous lot OF
fellows, considerably more SO than the
walters in the Oriental cafes where the
Turk is seen at home. They understand
their business in getting themselves up
picturesquely, as they catch the eyes
of passing travellers, and provoke q
great deal Of comment. Most of them
speak English, and all are fluent in
French.
Close by the sponge shop and the
Turkish bazaar, there is bazaar for the
sale OF olive wood from Jerusalem. The
proprietor exhibits letter from DR.. De
Haas, the United States Consul at
Jerusalem, as proof of the genuineness
of himself and his merchandise. There
is great variety of cigar and card cases,
work boxes, pen-holders, paper cutters,
canes, albums, and the like; and the
prices are not at all unreasonable when
compared with the cost of similar things
at Sorrento and other places where the
olive wood industry prevails. There is
always crowd around this place, and
RUSSIAN ARTICLES.
Russia is just opening her depart
ment, which promises to be the richest
and most brilliant Of the Exposition.
An extensive display of sablss and other
furs contrast wildly with their collec-
ton of ornaments in malachite and lapis
lazuli. One can buy malachite man
tel for mere trife, $1,000; table for
So, 400, and a pair of urns for 81, 500.
Clocks range in price from $3.50 to $500,
and small stand of lapis lazuli can be
had for $500. A case of rich fabrics,
cloth of gold and silver, crimson velvet
covered with strange designs in gold,
and blue velvet with silver, make rich
display, There are several services of
enameled gold which are marvels of
beauty and fine workmanship, and set
of furniture made of elk horns and
cushioned with green velvet, is DO tn
unique and elegant.
THE CATARACT.
One of the attractions of Machinery
Hall that draws large crowd is the
great cataract. It is huge tank ele-
waited some 40 feet, and supplied with
voter by q centrifugal pump. The
water runs over smooth surface and
forms broad apron, and falls into a
large pond below, into which variety
of streams are formed from many diff
ferent water-raising machines, the work
Of which are thus practically demon
strated. This cataract has been some
time in construction and experiment.
BRUSSELS LACEs.
There are yards and yards Of point,
thread and Valenciennes; shawls,
founces and parasol covers; entire robes
of the finest point in the most artistic
designs, relieved by silk of delicate
color. Over dress of the palest green,
draperies of rich, flmy lace have the
effect of sea foam, and make toilet fiji
for Undine. A delicate pink shrouded
in a robe of point lace looks as though
it was covered with hoar frost. There
is robe of black thread lace over white
colored dress, and one silk of Pompeian
red is draped with long scarfs of rich
point lace wound about, in aud out, in
an intricate fashion.
AUSTRIA
displays the largest opal in the world.
1t weighs 6O2 carats and is valued at
S25. 900. In this department there is
also the finest display of glassware.
The famous Bohemian glass is largely
represented, and foremost in collec-
ton of engraved glassware is a water
Jug engraved by hand, which was the
work OF fifteen months, and is valued
at $3.50.
Lie Culu0So excel IN EQGlr display OF
carved ivory and wood. Nothing can
be more exquisitely delicate and beauti
full than their ivory carvings, which sell
for fabulous prices. A bedstead of light
colored wood, with carved, upright
frame for hangings, is inlaid with quaint
ivory figures, and here ane there,
perched upon little pedestals, are
groups of Japanese figures, SO finely
carved that each deserves to be put un-
der glass by itself. The price Of this
bed is $4,000. Two arches for door
ways, similarly carved, sell for 81, 250
apiece. There are many beautifully en-
broidered Grape shawls, painted and
embroidered screens, and an extensive
display of Chinaware. Moreover, the
Chinese attendants are in their native
costume and attract much attention.
People persist in asking them ques-
tions only to laugh at their puzzled,
unintelligible answers. I saw a long,
Iank specimen of humanity contem,
plating them eagerly, and finally, with
an idea of being facetious, he said to
one, "Can you eat rats - and without
waiting for his answer made off.