St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-09-07
EXPOSITION ECHOES.
Directors Day at the Big ShOW--
Notes and Conn mentS.


Notes and Conn ments.
Yesterdays inclement weather was de-
eidedly against the Exposition, as far as at
tendance was concerned, but the war of ele-
mentS without made the scenes within all
the more fascinating to those who had the
hardwood to brave the weather. After the
bright ending of the morning storm the di-
rectOrS were led to anticipate an unusual
crowd, but in the afternoon at about the
hour the rush would prevail the clouds
gathered again and people remained at
home. At night, however. in spite of
everything. the attendance was quite fair.
and the free condition of the aiSleS made
things doubly pleasant for those who at
tended.
The formal inspection of buildings and
exhibits by the directors occurred yesterday
and was nothing more than a fonnality.
There is not a nook. corner nor Granny in
the building or exhibits that has not been
thoroughly scanned long ago, but this trip
was formal one and gave the directors an
opportunity to compliment exhibitors on
their displays. A few suggestions were
made here and there looking to the i'm
prOvement of certain matters.
The Mexican National band programme
for the afternoon and evening concerts to-
day is as follows:
observation-disclosures. Waldteufel
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. ......... Wagner
La Valiee d. Oscan-Wal .BenoiSt
Thirty Minutes IntermissiOn.
Madame Boniface-Quadrilles. ... .Leroux
Beautiful Sarah-Mazurka. ...LamOtte
The Gladistors-March.. .Senee
Thirty Minutes Intermission.
Observation-Disclosures. Verdi
Hungarian Serenade. ..Jonciere
L Que 10 Sepan no me Importa-Dance
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. ......-. .IeJeda
II. Ay! Qui Fresco tan Sabroso-Dance
Observation-Disclosures. $4,000. .IeJaoa
NOTES.
James Keane, who had his hand injured in
wheat scourer, is coming along very nicely.
Though millwright, and perfectly familiar
with the machinery, he deliberately put his
hand into the dust fan. The flesh was ter
ribly mangled, but the machine broke, thus
saving his arm. He claimed the suction drew
his hand in, but this could not be, as the air
is blown outward by the fan.
Something should be done to inform
strangers which street cars run to the Expos
ition. If the cars themselves cannot be
labeled, placards should be placed at the cor
ner OF Washington and Hennepin avenues at
least.
1t is now the fashion for ladies to ascend to
the breezy balcony and then go through all
the stages OF dizziness and fright. 1t is a bold
panorama that lies spread out below the OBJ
server on that giddy height, with ST. Paul in
sight on the east and the urban lakes on the
west.
The harp Of Erin, on bright green back
ground, hauutS over the second highest
tower on the building. Only the Stars and
Stripes are above it,While the British standard
is below it.
Director C. NJ Palmer has been doomed by
many for the position of superintendent next
year. While it is doubtful whether he would
accept it, he would certainly make good one.
The brick machines are never without
crowds of spectators. They are among the most
ingenious of the many pieces of mechanism.
The automatic saw sharpeners. with their
regular work and constant showers OF sparks
are the centers of great crowds.
J. NJ Bennett, of the Office forcs, will here
after be city ticket agent of the Minnesota &
Northwestern railway.
Additions have been made to the water jets
of the fountains and the iIluminations have
been vastly improved.
Crowds of visitors now bring their luncheons
and sit around in picnic groups eating pie
and sandwiches.
To-day will be Peoples day, and many Wis
itors are expected from all points in the
Northwest.
Sergt. Brainerd, the Arctic hero, was con-
spicuOus figure yesterday morning in the art
gallery.
Two China geese have been placed in the
pool. Swans, most people call them.
Glass plates mar the view of several of the
finest paintings on exhibition.
The Berlin collection of casts has arrived
and will be set up at once.
Secretary Byron. though not well, was able
to be on duty yesterday.
The regular meeting of the directors will be
held this morning.