St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-09-05
THE BUILDING ON THE HILL
Request Day at the Minneapolis Ex-
position.
The Elevator Runs--Other Bits of
News and Notes.

Yesterday, Mexican day at the Exposi
tion building, was unmarked by any special
features any more than that as soon as the
gates were opened in the morning until
they were closed at night steady stream
ofvisitors poured in, among them several
editors who have not yet returned home
Fully 5000 people had been admitted
through the turnstiles up to noon and still
they continued to come. The gate-keepers
rolled I'D their sleeves, put their
hats on firmly, and the steady
clicking of the registering machines
made merry music. Through the seven
and one-half acres of floor space roamed
the guests, stopping in front of every ex-
hibit and commenting on the display.
Country people were numerous and evil
IDENTIFY came to enjoy themselves This
they did, and in manner that furnished
any amount of amusement for people who
have lived longer in the city. At the head
OF the procession was the husband and
father with the look of true Christian Oh
his face. Next came the wife and mother,
generally carrying one infant in her arms
and leading all the way from one to five
more. All would be laughing and talking
at the same time, and it took an artist to
understand what was said. The amaze
ment on the faces OF some of the truly rural
cousins was extremely cOmical and at the
same time interesting, for it showed what
an interest was taken in the whole thing.
The art gallery was, as usual, one of the
chief attractions and was constantly
thronged with visitors. One or two gentle
men insisted on being allowed to carry their
canes while doing" the gallery, but were
finally convinced that it was not in accord
ance with the rules so to do. One party of
six ladies and four gentlemen gave it out
solid that they had come to remain all day
when they entered the rooms, and such
proved to be the case. for when the noon
whistle blew the party made rush for
seats, and pulling out sandwiches and bot
ties of milk proceeded to appease their
hunger. Their frugal repast over they
resumed their walk through the galleries,
and when last seen were debating whether
they should send out and have supper
brought in or go home and get it and then
return.
During the day the Mexican band played
several familiar and popular airs at the re-
quest of those present. and the applause
that followed demonstrated very thoroughly
the feelings of the larger portion Of those
present in regard to American music when
compared with the rather too classic music
Of their countries. The members of the
band appreciated the applause, and at the
end of the most rapturous applause would
bow their acknowledgements.
The big elevator was great attraction,
and all day long carried its loads of human
freight to the top of the building. and all
for cents per trip. A pale little blonde
was evidently not pleased with the sensations
she experienced, and when the elevator
was but ten feet above the first floor begged
most piteously to be let out. She recovered
and spent two or three dollars during the
day riding up and down.
At the meeting of the board of directors
in the morning a resolution was unani-
mously adopted to the effect that on Satur-
days the building should remain open until
II o'clock at night, and later if found nee
essary. The matter of the non-erection of
the Irish flag was discussed. The gentle
man having the matter in charge reported
that the reason it had not been erected
sooner was because the one that had been
sent him was no good and he wanted to get
one that would be credit to the building.
He promised that it would be flying in the
breeze inside of two days.
1t was decided to make Sept. II Locomo-
tive fremen's day. The matter of eXcur-
sions came up and was referred to the COM
mittee on printing and advertising, which
reported that some time during this week
there would be big excursion up from In
diana. Mr.. Gale reported that both eleva-
tors were running and in good shape and
were coming money. The matter of en-
larging the dining-roOm was referred to the
building committee, after which the board
adjourned to Tuesday next at II
o'clock a. IN.
Following is the programme for Monday:
PoStludium ...................G. w. Korner
Gloria in kxcelss, from Second Mass. Mozart
POstlude in d minor .Vickner
Pensie Religeuse ..................A.L abeau
NOTES.
Many people are attracted by the wire cage
in the managers office, and rush into the
room as though they expected to see lot of
bears. Instead, they find Manager Hubbard,
Secretary Byron and Miss Bessie Everett,
none of whom are at all dangerous. Manager
Hubbard says he is going to put up big sign,
reading, Don't poke the animals through the
wires"
Some director might suggest that it would
be good plan to place clock in press head
quarters.oAS it is now unless gentleman car
riesla watch he cannot find out what time it
is.
Some of the small boys around the building
are making money by buying the catalogues
at Is cents, the regular price, and selling
them to the uninitiated for 25 cents.
1t is probable that the latter part Of this
week there will be big grape display made.
A magnificent cut flower exhibit will be
put in the art gallery some time this week.
The first hour the elevator ran it made S.,
and all at five cents trip.
All the signs are up and there is now no
excuse for getting lost,
Forty-seven persons or firms have boxes at
the Model postoffice.
The deputy collector will have an Office in
the building.