St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-07-14
Exhibits to be Received on August 5
Three Weeks Before Open
ing Day.
Gorgeous Program of Music, Fire
Works, Etc., to Run During.
the Exposition.
Progress and Preparations of the Big
Show Done up in Read
able Notes.

disposition of them until that time. Mr..
Byron explained that the idea in accepting
this time, was this: The people of Atchi-
son, Topeka, Kansas City, Omaha and
other points along the line were extremely
DESTROYS of having the Mexican band, which
gained such fame ct New Orleans, and he
conceived it would be brilliant thing to
give concerts as the band journeyed here.
1t would not only coin money to meet the
travelling expenses, but would greatly adj
vertise the exposition through country
which would naturally send many
visitors here. Whoever hears. that
band once, will go to hear it
again." said Mr.. Byron. This was held to
be good thing and the question of man
agement arose. Mr.. Byron said he had
promised the Mexican government he would
do it. Mr.. Regain suggested Manager Conk-
lin of the Grand, but Mr.. Byron objected to
him on the ground that he opposed the ex-
position as being, during its opening, inim-
lcal to the opera house. Other members
knew the syndicate would not let Mr..
Conklin go. AS it was held necessary to
preserve good faith with the MeXicans, Mr..
Byron will probably go, though the affair
was referred to the music committee with
power to act.
j. j. Hill. A. Marvel and George A.
Bracket have made a thorough inspection
of the east bank OF the river with view to
running spur of the Manitoba road up to
the Exposition. The double object of this
is to bring exhibits to the building and to
care for large crowds on excursion days
from st. Paul and other points in the state.
Mr.. Hill not only saw no difficulty in the
way but was quite enthusiastic, and virtu-
ally promised the line at an early day. The
land over which the track would pass
nearly all is the property of the East Side
Power company, of which Mr.. Hill is pres
ident
A proposition was submitted yesterday
by Mr.. Regain to have brilliant pyrotechnic
display twice week during the Exposition.
He had ascertained the cost would
be about $4,000, and proposed to
appropriate $4,000 Of this, provided those
outsiders who will be benefited by a fresh
crowd of strangers, will raise the remain
ing 81, 900. 1t Was further thought that If
cheap seats could be erected OH the banks
OF the river, the revenue, at a low price
per seat, would more than reimburse the
exposition. Messrs. Regain, Merrill and
| Heffelfnger are the committee in charge.
| The collection of antique statuary will be
unpacked on Friday morning, or by the
time it is expected the art gallery will be
under roof. Leonard Volk, the Chicago
| sculptor probably the leading sculptor in
| America). will be here to Superintend set
ting them up, which will probably require
two or three weeks. AS Gen. Di Cesnola
has entered reasonable protest against
calling the collection by his name, it will
| hereafter be known as the Minneapolis col
lection of antique statuary.
Mr. Regan's idea of Illuminating Nicol-
let avenue is meeting with general favor
and the meeting this evening promises to
be an enthusiastic Ole. He has several
| illustrations, in colors, showing the scale
on which st. Louis arranged these street
displays, and while the expense is less than
might be imagined, the effect is singularly
fine. Liberal concessions from the gaslight
| company are anticipated.
The building committee made an exhaust
| i've report yesterday of the progress of the
work on the building, ending with the as
surance it would be completed in ample
time. 1t is especially DESTROYS that exhib-
itors begin placing their displays as soon
after Aug. 5 as possible, so that everything
may be in shape without rush or confusion
by the grand opening on Aug. %.
A plan is Oh foot to have at intervals
magnificent stereoptican exhibit. A new
instrument has just been completed at Chi
cago that ranks the world and will be here.
1t is proposed to secure the collection of
Arctic views, the only one in existence,
containing over 400 fine dssolving views.
in which case the exhibit will be a great
feature.
Mr.. Bracket, after consultation with the
heads of every department of construction,
| assured the board the building would be
NJ; 1Ix,a Tod
| for the reception of exhibits. The officers
have been instructed to issue an official no
| tice to that effect.
An electric light and water display will
be constantly given in the center of the
immense light well. 1t will be after the
same general design as that at Niagara
Falls. which has gained worldwide repu-
tation.
1t is estimated that half million tickets
of admission will be necessary, and the la
Dor of arranging, printing and disposing of
them is no light one, by any means. The
simple accounting of tickets distributed will
occupy the time of one man.
The managers of the st. Louis and Gin
cinnati expositions have generously fur
nshed all information required, and have
volunteered many valuable suggestions. A
vote of thanks was yesterday rendered
them.
A great demand for Exposition literature
and data is reported from the hotels The
printing committee will soon have lot of
folders ready for distribution, which will
convey all needed information.
An arrangement is suggested by which
persons may enter the art gallery without
going through the main building and pay
ing full rate every time.
Everything in the shape Of boilers and
| machinery is ready for instant use, and by
the end of the week power could be fur
nished exhibitors.
The landscape architecture is assuming
| shape. A great deal of sod has been put
down and next week most of the shrubbery
will be in shape.
The leader of the Mexican band prom.
Uses, within three days, to take any score.
arrange it and have the band play it per-
fectly.
Messrs. Palmer, Regain and Hibbard are
the committee in charge of the printing and
distributing of admission tickets.
The last thing to go on the building will
be the immense glass dome or skylight,
| which surmounts the light well.
The city is grading and improving all
streets about the building, and the vicinity
will present a pleasing aspect.
The entire shafting for the machinery
will be finished this week, the progress
having been remarkable.
Work on the elevators began Yesterday
and those for freight will soon be COM
pleted.
It is conceded the art display will be one
of the finest ever shown in America.
The board yesterday paid $11, 1854
| worth of bills.