St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-01-04
NEW ORLEANS MUTATIONS
How the Exposition is Progressing
The Interior Structures The
Exposition POstOffice.
The Beautiful Display of the Chicago, Mil.
waukee & st. Paul Railway.
A Glimpse of u Creole Maiden En- Disha
bille--A Realistic Scene-- Behind the
Shutters--A Disappointment.
Ispecial Correspopdence Of the Globe.

qualification thatI can an nounce most SPLEEN
Gid progress in the preparation OF the exhibi-
ton. The leaks in the roof have been at
tended to, and the exhibi tors have opened
and placed their exhibits with an alacrity that
shows the fullest appreciation of the impor-
lance and value of the grand international
congress of commerce, agriculture. manu-
features and arts. Nothing can be more in
teresting than view of the different booths
of which there are thousands devoted TO
the display of goods. There does not
appear to be the least similarity between any
two of them, and they show
in q most striking manner the multiplicity
and scope of architectural ideas and posi-
qilties. Each is designed with especial
reference to the character of the particular
goods which are to be displayed, and the in
ventive genius OF the architectural designers
of the world appears to have been exhausted.
1t is little too early to undertake to des-
cribe these sub-edifices, but it is a study that
will attract the seeker for the novel, artistic
and beautiful. One particularly handsome
edifce, and one that will interest all visitors
from its public capacity is
THE EXPOSITION PosToFFIcE
in the government building. 1t is a lofty
and imposing structure in oriental design,
situated a little to the right of the main en-
trance. 1t is finished in white and gold and
has very spacious apartments for the transac-
ton of the postal business. Indeed much
space is needed as there are sew
eral thousand people constantly en-
ployed about the exposition buildings and
grounds who seldom go to the city, having
boarding houses near by, while all of the
state commissioners and Meir assistants have
their mail sent to this postoffice. Carriers
make regular, stated calls, to and from the
postoffice, and Hon. w. NJ. Merchant, the
postmaster of New Orleans, is doing much
more for the convenience of the public than
could be expected under the circumstances.
| Mr.. Merchant is a most agreeable and affable
| gentleman and he has the respect and con-
fidence of the entire community both in his
official capacity and as proprietor of the
Commercial Bulleai, an influential and val
liable publication.
There are hundreds of pavilions, pagodas,
monuments and other fancy structures that
are deserving special mention in detail but
space is too limited to allow of even brief
notice now. However, as a strictly home
matter, few words must be devoted to the
| sPLENDIDLY CHARACTERISTIC ED1FICE
erected in the government building
by the Chicago, Milwaukee q St.
Paul railway to portray the capa-
bilities of the lands on the line Of that
road. The building is formed in the shape
OF Greek cross and is builded entirely Of
cereals grown on the line of the road, the
com binations in the matching Of roofs and
sides being of the most artistic and attrac-
tive designs, forming structure that has
probably never been equaled on such an oc-
casion. The height of the structure from the
floor to the summit Of the central dome il al
least thirty feet, the length is about forty
feet, while the width is probably twenty-five
feet. In the design tue gothic predominates
and the doors and windows are graceful and
spacious. The cereals of which the edihce is
builded are magnificent specimens of the
productions of the rich region through which
the road runs. Standing at the main en-
trace is perfect representation of hand
some woman, the ''queen of the
cereals" her habilments being en-
tirely Of golden grain. Other
fine features of the display are two railway
trains, engines, tenders, baggage car and
coaches, all exquisitely wrought in grain in
the straw, the engines bearing the revered
and time-honored name of SIS. Merrill The
platforms upon which these novel and sug--
gestive emblems stand are covered with can
vas, on which are painted, in artistic style,
scenes along the route Of the railway. Dis
plays OF fine vegetables and other resources
of the country are admirably placed within
the space, which is enclosed by an iron fence
painted in bright colors. The credit Of this
splendid display, SO illustrative of the bright
northwest, is due to Mr.. w. f. Powell, the
industrious and indomitable general mini
grafton agent Of the extensive line. He is a
worker and IA gentleman Of versatility, and
even II the exhibition had opened on Decem-
Der LIST be would have been the first exhibitor
ready. This display, supplementing the
grand exhibit of Minnesota, puts the state
ahead Of all competitors and will do much to
attract home seekers.
GLANCE AT THE CREOLE MAIDENs.
But while the busy thousands are prepar-
ing this won derful exhibition, let me return
to the famous old city and continue my talks
about what will interest the northerners.
tolu YOU something about the Creole papas