New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-05-09
CENTENNIAL TOPICS.
liant success

Among the distinguished visitors already in Phla-
delpha, we observe that glass case Of electric cells,
from the Senegal and the Nile is enjoying the hos
pitality of the Egyptian Department AS to their
personal appearance they are described as OF an
olive color about the head, and Of dull white as to
the body and tail. We suppose that visitors Will
have an opportunity of graspng these electrical
creatures, and of receiving several good wholesome
shocks. This will perhaps prove better stimulus
than the beer and wine about which the authorities
have been in so much trouble for week or two.
The municipal legislators of Philadelphia became
liberal last Thursday, and voted money for the Cen
tennal with considerable freedom. Five hundred
additional policemen to serve from May 10 to the
1st of December will cost So 80 day each. Then
the Mayor is to have $4,000. The City Treasury
is not, it seems in very elastic condition. and one
gentleman made the observation that the city
might draw warrants, but, it could not manlfac-
ture money" In spite of the tghtness, however,
$50 900 was placed at the disposal of the Mayor to
meet incidental expenses" notwithstanding the
objection that the bill authorized ga perpetual free
lunch without a cent with which to pay for it," On
the evening of July 4, 1876 it was voted to expend
$4,000 in fireworks
The facilities for transit by street and steam
cars in Philadelphia during the Exhibition are said
to be excellent. The roads represented as ready
for any emergency and in condition to transport
at least $4,000 per hour. The Chestnut and
Walnut Street Company have 16 miles of track,
and will run 100 cars. The Fourth, Eighth, and
Grard Avenue like number, capable OF carrying
$4,000 persons to the gates daily. The capacities
of the other lines will be equally great, not counting
the wagon and stage routes. However the figures
are not, we regret to say, based upon the philan-
thropic idea of giving every passenger seat.
good deal of hanging on by the straps may be
anticipated.
independence Hall tomorrow will be fairly
swathed in bunting, of which not less than 1000
yard, will be employed in decorating that venerable
edifice About 90 expert hands are busy in prepar-
ing the flags and festoons, which will include not
only "the gorgeous ensign OF the Republic" but the
banners Of all other nations, while over all will be
the large flag of tho colonial times The respected
eagle will he well represented at all points-sittng,
flying and in a spreal-Out state Over the entrance
of the main hall will bo temple of liberty" 20 feet
high and Ii broad til lfe-szc figure OF the god
dess proudly surveying the multitudes beneath
Therewl also BIS two large figures Of Commerce
and Agriculture in a reclining attitude.
We read with pleasure in the report of DR.. Pep
per- Medical Director Of the international Exposi-
ton that preparations have been made to insure the
highest possible degree of hcalhfulness during the
Exhibition Circulars announcing the SAM
tary condition of Philadelphia from time 10 time
to Dc issued The health of tie city at present is re-
ported TO be unusually good. Within the Exhibition
Grounds a rigid sanitary inspection will be main
tanned so that no cause Of infection will be allowed
to occur through neglect
1t should be observed that by act Of the Penn
syvania Assembly the 10th of May is to be deemed
a legal holiday. All notes, checks, and bills falling
due on that day must be paid on the 9th or go To
protest