, 1877-09-09
EXPOSITION GOSSIP.
Curious and Interesting Sights that
Game Under The Tribune Re-
porter's Observation.
Particular Displays to Which Visitors
Saould Give Especial At
tention.

| In the southeast section Of the main f1oor
The TRIBUNE reporter yesterday Unexpectedly
| run upon an Old friend, an inanimate friend, to
| be sure, but one which he verify believes saved
| him from starvation once on time when
travelling through the sands and cacti of Ati-
| zona, he suffered all the pangs Of purgatorY
from his dyspeptic stomach, and perhaps too
fAstidious taste. Mexican cookery is not ap-
petfzng to the American palate, even under the
most favorable circumstances, but with sour,
greasy bacon, krout, black bread, and s'Arfzona
Strawberries, for the menu, it is about as much
as white mans life is worth topartake oft. 1t
was the writer misfortune to spend month last
winter In that out-of-the-way region, and be
verify believes. but for the fortunate discovery
Of tue sweet, sayory cooked corned beef OF that
Wide}}-known Ciicago firm, Afessrs. Libby, aic-
Ncill g Libby, at :ll the trading-posts in the
Territory, he would never have survived to tell
the tale. It seemed almost like being within
the reach Of civilization once more to taste
these delicious. tender meats, which ure put up
from the very best that Chicago, the great
mcat-market OF the world, affords. This enter
prising firm has been for tlany years engaged il,
packing and shipping these celebrated gools..as
every Chicagoan well knows, aud their familiar
brand may be met with in all parts OF the world.
Their lmntense nlea.-packlng and preserving es-
tablishment on State street is one Of the great
sights of the city which strangers arc always
shown. The magnitude Of the business and the
superiority OF these goods orer all similar arti
cles OF food has given them the highest award
at the Centennial and at every State and ma
ttouaf exposition where they were exhibited,
aud the unqualified approval Of the French and
British Governments. These are facts equally
well known in Chicago, and VIC might say all
over the world, for there is scarcely place in
Arizona, that Libby, Mcneil & Libbys cooked
canned meats are not eaten: The
rccoIlcctions thus awakened made US forgcttuI
OF our surroundings for the moment, but only
a moment, for the hearty exciamation5 bv il
couple OF country visitors Of admiration of the
that surHlounts A1cssrs. Libby, McNeill Il Lib
by's pyramidal display of their goods, told us
We were no longer in the wilderness.
Mayo Il Co., Palm er House Building, show
SOME exquisite novelties in wedding silver aud
large centre fruit pieces.
BY all ouds tho greatest attraction in the gal
lely is directly opposite the band stand, just
north Of tho main entrance, where. in 100 feet
Of glass cases, may be seen the largest and most
elegant assortment Of low-priced novelties in
jewelrv ever seen in the West, aud which is
sold, wholesale or retail, ct jobbcrs' prices.
Visitors may have their handkerchiets perfulned
in the beautiful fountain OF cologne while they
stand gazing in admiration at the beautiful
pyramid Of flowers, or lost inwondcr and amaze
ment endeaToring to solve the puzzle OF that
wonderful clock. Another beautiful sight that
attracts the curious crowd is 4 pair OF biuc
birds of Swiss make, closely resembling live
birds, aud which sing automatically. They cost
S5o0 In the evening, this grand display is
illuminated By many colored lights which are
reflected in numerous elegant mirrors, from I
which it derives the very appropriate name OF
the illuminated Palace of NovcIties.'' MIR. |
S. GUY Sea, late with Carson, Piric l. Co., is the
originator.
Don't fail to see the "Paragon Chair" You
will find it south Of the main entrance, under
the gallery, and ut No. l94 State street. It COM
biucs an easy chair unsurpassed for comfort,
and scale. We shall not attempt description; |
it must be seen to be appreciated It has re-
ccived the highest testimonials from numerous !
leading citizens who arc using it.
John W. Norris, Viee-Prcsidcnt OF tho Die |
bold Safe and Lock Company, Of No. 81 State
street, has ine exhibit of their we'll known fire
and burglar proof safes. These are elegantly
ornamented in Eastlakc style. The yault-doors
arc adapted for silyer-yaults in private resi-
dcnccs, lis well as for hanks, etc.
We noticed with pride the fine display OF C.
Il. Gerald, of Nos. 1SS aud 100 Clark street,
whose elegant Chicago-n1nde grand, square, and |
upright pianos are not surpassed in the ENpUsi-
tsn. They cSceli in strength and sweetness of |
toae, beauty Of finish, and cheapness. !
One OF tic most important Of our recent Geo. |
nomical aud fucl-saving inventions is attracting t
q good deal Of attention at the Exposition from !
those engaged in manufacturing enterprises. It !
can be attached to any boiler ut q cost vi SO,
so the -proprictors and patentees, L. G. Riggs Il
Co., ISL West Aladison street, inform us. We
have seen it consume screenings Of all kinds, |
hard and soft tanbark, sawtlust,-wet Or dry
coke screenings peat, stable refuse, etc.
Tue carriage manufacturers art is handsome
[y represented by s. D. kimburk, OF Nos. 50 to
= Michigan avenue, whose display is chiefly
from his trimming department, new line add
I'd recently, but now the most complete in the