The Central Nevadan. [volume] (Battle Mountain, Nev.) 1885-1907, 1885-01-23

the parks Of the city and round the
exposition buildings and see the green
grass growing so luxnrantly, is enough
to make one feel that there is nothing
else but Spring hereabouts.
Among the important personages
now visiting this section is Chief Gaul
of the Sioux tribe of Indians, Stand
ing Rock Agency, Dakota. He is ac-
companied by his squaw and papoose,
and they are making headquarters at
the Dakota department in the Gov
ernment building, where the little
family are the wonder if not the ad-
miration of the populace.
The caneelling of the engagement Of
Prof. CurrieF and band by the Ex-
position management is nothing ser
ious, as there are many bands as fine
If not 80 large, which VIII be glad to
furnish music, even complimentary, at
any time Notably, the Mexican
Cayely Band, one af the best organi-
cations Of the kind in America, tender
their services without charge. Again,
the grand organ in Music Hall is
about ready for use, and viii be
played by celebrated performers every
day
The State of chihuahua, Mexico,
has piece of silver bullion On exhi-
bition in the main building weighing
o,G40 pounds, worth @lli,000.
Yosr readers viii be surprised to
learn that the Mexican iron building
under headway, though covering a
small space, viii oosi that government
no less than $4,000. t is being 50
scientifically constructed that it can be
taken down in sections when the Ex-
position closes here, and shipped TO
che City Of Mexico as a memcuto OF It's
representation in the United States.
and where Mexico itself expects to
hold high carnival next year, when
that Republic hopes 10 have the world
Wit her.
The Government building, wherein
the Territories and States display their
exhibits, is occupied in the center by
representations from the various de
parlments Of the United States Gov
crnment at Washington City. The
expenditure Of money appropriated by
the Government amounted to 5000,
600, and the selection of articles for
exhibition was entrusted to Board Of
Commissioners The principal feature
of this exhibit is an immense globe 30
feet in diameter, upon which is aecu-
rately delineated all the geographical
aud political divisions of the earth.
Plainly described thereon appear var
ous facts relative to each country and
government, such as its area, popula-
ton, principal productions and indus
tries, commerce, etc. This globe is so
arranged as to be illuminated within,
so that its appearance as seen hy arti-
fetal light will be both novel and
pretty. Grouped around the base or
below this globe are representative
specimens of the principal economic
productions Indigenous TO the different
countries represented thereon.
Upon large illustrated charts and
diagrams are presented to the eye in
formation relative to the productions,
manufactures, trade and commerce Of
each country, and upon other charts
are shown the relative distances of the
many ports Of Central and South Am
erica from the various shipping ports
Of the United States as compared with
the distances of these same ports irem
the ports of Europe. This depart
ment is surrounded by an immense
seal of the State Department, painted
ON glass fer illumination at night,
around end over which is hung and
draped our own national emblem,
while the whole is surrounded and
framed in with the flags Of all nations.
The postoffiee is about finished and
naturally attracts the visitor TO its
unique and business.like appearance, II
is regulated after the manner and on-
der the management Of the New Or
leans postoi.ice, by Postmaster w. b.
Merchant One can transact business
as well here as anywhere, being sup
Piled with all The conveniences nee
essitating mail transactions, even to
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