Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-06-02

That's the main building" said guide
at the centennial to a greenhorn from the
Pine.treo state, The other day. "Golly "
replied the loyal son Of Maine, al knowed
cur boys would put up something 6ue."
The New York papers talk about The ex-
tortion at Philadelphia. When we think
what is saved TO visitors by not having the
exhibition In New York, wo can stand the
trivial impostions Of Philadelphia.
Journal
Custom house officers arc stationed at ev-
cry door Of tho exhibition buildings to sec
that no dutiable articles are carried away.
This makes a good deal Of trouble for visitors
with bundles--the result of previous shop
ping.
= The proprietors Of places Of amusements
are cheered by the estimate that there are
only 10000 strangers in Philadelphia now,
but that there will be 100000 a month
hence. There are more than ~ places of
entertainment open.
The honor Of the best centennial joke mus
be accorded to Dom Pedro. On learning
the number of revolutions of the great Cor
liss engine per minute he said THAT beats
our South American republic !"
The register to be kept at the Illinois
state building will be capable Of containing
10000 names. The merchants Of Chicago
gave over "a 900 worth of furniture to this
building.
The International arbitration convention,
or universal peace union, propose to erect
upon the centennial grounds commemorative
forge where "swords will be turned into
plOwshares, and spears into pruning hooks,
according to the scriptural prophecy"
The elevator in the Main building will be
ready next week 20 that visitors can ascend
to the top Of the building.
A government fog horn is to be used to
announce the hour for opening and closing
the gates.
A granite fountain in the shape Of a cross,
in the main building supplies water plenti-
fully to the thirsty.
The centennial plan" for making horse
car conductors honest is to FIRE of a mall
cannon after tho reception oil each fare.
The centennial photograph company has
finished from 10000 to Is 900 photographs
to tho holders of complimentary tickets, turn
ing out shout 500 day.
The committee of the reform association Of
| Philadelphia have taken proceedings against
the appropriation of $50 900 for the enter
tainment of centennial guests. 1t is admit :
ted that the expenditure is not strictly legal,
but it is held to be justified by many proceed
ents.
The panoramic view from the south
western tower OF the main building is de-
scribed as one OF the most beautiful aud ex-
tensive in the United States, taking in the
valley Of the Delaware down to Chester.
The elevator car will accommodate 40 per-
sons.
The cataract in the annex Of machinery
hall will be 33 feet in length, aud have a
| fall Of 80 feet.
A gentleman who luncaed Friday at a
restaurant near the United States building
was so struck by his bill that he published it
as follows: Bread, ~ two cups of coffee,
80 omelette, 80 services 30; total 81 "a.
Paying visitors to the exhibition during
the FIRST II days, 25S,555. Daily average,
1S,46S. IL .. q.
| Mark Twain will ofiiciate as master of
ceremonies at the formal opening Of the Cal
ifornia building about the 10th of June.
The Theodore Thomas concerts at the
women's centennial music hall have suddenly
stopped, he says because the managers
wouldn't guarantee his pay, and they say
because he insists upon altogether too "high
art" for popular audiences.