St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-08-25

fiOated in the breeze, but nowhere could be
seen the flag of Erin. Haven't we done our
part and contributed our share? Is there
anything more needed ia order that the hag of
our country should take its place among the
flags OF other countries? Will the manage
ment please see to it that we are represented
by our national colors? Respectfully yours,
AN FRESHMAN.
Minneapolis, Aug. "a.
EXPOSITION GOSSIP.
Note and Comment on the Second
Day of the show.
Around the elecric machines was crowd
the whole evening. The Rice machine came
in for especial attention, the incandesceut
lamps burning go brightly and steadily. The
operator created some CONSERVATION by
grasping the negative and positive wires,
| Just to show that there was no danger. There
are two machines OF that plant. One runs
100 lights and the other fifty. The Rice en-
giue lights the main entrance, Manager Hib-
| bard's Office, the office Of the superintendent
| Of the engineer department, the Milwaukee
& ST Paul exhibit, and the PillsburY mill ex-
hibit. c. P. Stevens is in charge.
Critics are divided as to whether Bierstadt's
| Yosemite View of Mirror Lake or the Polaris
| in Thank God Harbor is the Amer painting.
| Both are magnificent and both are famous
| The latter, standing in the corridor in the
senate wing OF the national capitol, has no
doubt been seen by many Northwesterners.
| Hanging in the secretary's Office is long
| shotgun which attracts general attention.
| 1t must be at least seven feet long. It was
| made in London in 1899 and has killed scores
| of canvas-b back ducks in Chesapeake. Charles
| A. Bennett, OF the Granite Falls Journal, is
| the owner and announces he uses it to bring
| delinquent subscribers to time.
! The one thing that Is causing great deal
| of complaint is the fact that the grounds are
E,rl,t all AT<N+
lamp shows its head outside of the building.
| 1t seems as though some means might be de-
yised for lighting ut least the grounds in
| front of the main street entrance, at least.
One exhibit that attracts much attention is
that Of New Orleans firm. The central tis-
| ure is a huge alligator stuffed. A negro
family have him harneSsed and are using him
to draw pillow. Three Or four small live alli-
gators crawl around on the counter and par
picipate in many surprise parties.
The total number of persons who purchased
admission tickets and entered the building
from o'clock p. m. until o'clock was q S03.
While the Mexican band is not playing the
members are walking around the building,
sizing up the exhibits and having a good
time generally.
The first set day will be on Sept. 3, On Friday
of next week, which will be Editors day. 1t
is expected every editor in the Northwest will
be present and no effort will be spared to
time they may take in both the state far and
Exposition.
By all means something should be done with
the yentilating resources during the warm
weather. On the machinery floor and on the
top floor the heat IS sitting. Every mo-
| ment is a Turkish bath. Why not utilize
some of the steam fans and turn a draught
up stairs?
During the evening one of the Branch cleo
trio machines was run at a terrible rate of
speed, and for moment the air was filed with
red, blue, green and pink lights. An opera
tor standing near was surrounded by the
light and seemed half dazed by his position.
The exhibit of the Jackson Wagon COM
pany, under charge of Frank n. Barker, is q
handsome one. Mr.. Barker has made de-
cided hit by giving away as souvenirs q
badge to which is pinned fragrant tuberose.
Some 5000 have thus far been disposed Of.
Don't know how we will ever get out
| again." remarked lady to friend, after the
| two had become lost and unable to find the
exit. IL think" she continued, s'that signs
should be put up, telling people which way to
| go in case Of this kind
In a saddlery exhibit is Mexican saddle
presented Gen. P. II. Sheridan by the city Of
Mixico in 1886. 1t is q regular Mexican sad
die, heavily inlafd with silver. Accompany
| ing it is an ornamented sombrero, embroid-
cred with his initials.
Since the GLOBES suggestion, the erayon
portraits have been rearranged. Rev Gjert-
sen and Pagan Bob IngersoH have been sep
arated, but by another curious accident
Mayor Ames and Sob have been placed to-
gether.
ESeveral thousand names have already been
signed in the big register which has travelled
around the world. 1t is the largest book ever
| made, and will have to pass through several
more expositioas before its pages will be
filled.
linn nEc nrz1n 1rj+o
praise to W. Ii. Regain for the success of the
Exposition. He started it, he started the
Nicollet avenue illu mination, and he is aad
has been tlreless in working for both.
On the ground floor the Northwestern
stamp works have erected souvenir stamp
and grind out the handsome little medals at
the rate of dozen minute. The press
weighs oyer two tons.
AT the roll call at police Headquarters yes
terday morning communication was read
from Mayor Ames, complimenting the police
upon their fine appearance and upon their
regular marching.
Attention, horsemen and driversl Col.
Chase has issued an order to patrolmen to
promptly arrest anybody detected fastening
OF hitching their horses to the gas fixtures on
Nicollet avenue.
One exhibitor, whose goods are composed of
different kinds Of snuf, wanted everyone to
try it. Those who did nearly sneezed their
heads off, much to the delight OF the admir-
ing spectators.
One Of the most handsome exhibits at the
Exposition is in one of the hardware booths.
1t is an eagle, holding in its claws q big snake
The whole is composed Of knives nails and
chains.
A fac siniie of the crown of the car Of
Russia, Orlof diamond and all, is shown in
jewelry exhibit. Col. Weaden thinks of wear
ing it when he plays Lorenzo in the Mascot"
A gentleman wearing a pearl plug stuck
his head over steam fan yesterday. When
the hat was recovered from the third story
it was much the worse for the hurried trip
Applause is sure to follow when the Next
can band renders any of the national airs.
LA Marsellaise'' was rendered in fine style
yesterday.
Again Nicollet avenue was a scene of
beauty aud fairy splendor last night, and the
fashion and beauty Of the city turned out to
enjoy it.
| "Ah, mon dieu! c'est belle Parish ex-
claimed Col. Weadon, as he strolled along
under the Nicollet avenue lights last evening.
For some reason the lights in the upper art
gallery refused to work, and the rooms were
| In almost total darkness the whole evening
Among the casts that of LAGOON Is nm
doubtedly the finest. 1t Is an inspiring group.
we'll executed and remarkably well preserved
| ma smoking-room would be appreciated by
the many lowers of the weed, as smoking
about the building is strictly prohibited
| Street car facilities are entirely inadequate
/ to the great crowd. On opening day nine
| teenth- twentieths of the visitors walked.
/ The Woman's Suffrage association has at
| tractive quarters on the second floor, with
/ restaurant and ladies' retiring room.
| a lady visitor saw Lieut. Hoy pass, aud re-
marked to her escort: What fine set of
| policemen there are at the building
I One OF two of the Exposition police have
| taken to wearing palm leaf fans. They say
| it's the only way to keep cool.
| The Northwestern Miller has snug quarters