St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-08-11
THE EXPOSITION.
Arrangements for the Opening by
the Observation-Disclosures Advised
TO Clean Up.

Arrangements for the Opening by
the Directors--Everybo body Advised
TO Clean Up.
At the meeting of the directors of the
Exposition yesterday morning bills to the
amount of S42, 131.67 were read and
allowed, and Secretary Byron reported that
there was a little over 1000 left in the
treasury. Mr. Palmer of the committee on
tickets reported that nearly all the railroads
had agreed to sell tickets for the Eposition
and pay for the full number sold. Mr..
Blethen and Mr.. W. S. King of the same
committee said that they would see that
the matter was definitely settled. A COM
munication from the publishers OF the Gin
cinnati News offering to publish the pic
lures of all the Exposition directors in the
paper for $40 per picture, was the subject
of considerable levity, and one
gentleman suggested that the board
might as well pose in a dime museum.
The question of issuing tickets came up
again, and on motion the whole matter was
placed in the hands of the treasurer with
power to act. A communication from F.
G. Cerser, suggesting that the insurance to
be placed on the building and exhibits be
divided among local insurance men was re-
ceived and favorably acted on. MI. COrser
also sent in a communication indorsng
check for 800. George A. Bracket made
q motion that committee of five be APP
pointed to take charge OF the general az
engagements on the opening day. MI Blethen
did not think this wise and said it would
be better to have the whole matter under
the management of one of the committees
now organized. He wanted three gentle
men from the board appointed to act with
the executive. The executive committee
was finally authorized to add three to its
number. George HUM moved that re-
quest be sent to the city council, asking the
mayor to provide
A SUITABLE POLICE FORCE
10 prevent Jams. Mr.. Blethen again arose
and said it was shame that the small
buildings and lumber yards around the
buildings should remain there and wanted
4 committee appointed to go to the council
and demand that $1,000 be expended by
The city to fix up the ground. The gentle
man became greatly worked up over the
matter, and said he thought that
something might have been done in the
matter after he had suggested it in his
paper some weeks ago. MesSrs. Blethen,
Nelson and Glenn were finally appointed as
the committee to call upon the city council.
The question of whether exhibitors could
sell any of their goods or not was discussed
at some length, and argued pro and con-
1t was stated that numerous exhibitors had
written asking what arrangements had
been made. Mr.. Regain wanted a commit
tee to go to Washington and have the mat
ter fixed up at once. A committee con-
sisting of MesSrS. Johnson. Regain and
Merrill to take the matter in charge and do
as they saw fit. On motion of Mr.. Regain
a committee consisting of Messrs. Hush,
Hatch and Burwell was appointed to con-
fer with the National Travelling Passenger
Agents association and give them points
OH the Exposition. The board then went
into executive session and discussed finan-
cial matters Of private nature. An adj
lournment was then taken for one week.
NOTES.
The Northwestern Stamp works of st. Paul
mas the exclusive privilege Of manufacturing
and selling Exposition souvenir medals.
There is a strong feeling that the opening
Of the Exposition should be signalized by a
parade and appropriate ceremonies.
The fight for space continues, and the eX-
hibitors are beginning to get excited.