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St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-03-05
THE BANNER OF IRELAND.
Erin's Emerald Flag Prominent
on the Decorations,

In this section of the avenue Erin's
green banner was noted radiating from
brilliant center formed by national
shield. Against all this great artistic
display unkind Nature had opposed all
her forces. A week ago the chief sig
nal officer, scanning the weather map,
had discovered spot no bigger than a
mans hand, away off Puget sound.
Thereupon he predicted storm for to-
day. Since then he has endeavored to
relieve the agoniZed apprehensions
of the public by moderating the
force of his first prediction, but
without avail. The rain began to
fall Saturday and poured relentlessly
up to a late hour last night. It turned
the bad streets into mudholes, it soaked
the bunting. caused the flags and
streamers to droop around their Stats
in dreary inanition. The morn dawned
under an angry. gray sky, the air was
Surcharged with moisture, and although
il did not actually rain, the shining
beads of water chung to every exposed
surface. But just in time northwest
wind sprang up, and catching up the
banners and pennons and streamers in
tiuttering lines and rounded folds, babe
defiance to the Storm king, and restored
in large measure the picturesque
beauty Of the scene. fl5t-
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-03-05
ARRIVAL OF THE PRESIDENT.
MIR. Harrison and His Party Drop
in Shortly After 10 O'Clock.

The ball room was crowded when at
10 o'clock word came that the presi-
Dental party would soon arrive. A
few minutes later President Har-
rison and party reached the build
ing, escorted by Col. Britton,
chairman of the executive committee.
They were met at the entrance by the
reception committee. headed by Gen. j.
X. McCammon. An open passage was
formed by the members of the commit
tee, and through this lane the party pro-
ceed to the stairway reserved for
them. The president took the arm
of Gen. McCammon, and Mrs. Harrison
was escorted by Col. BrittOn. The
other members followed. The ladies
shortly after reaching their rooms re-
tired to arrange their toilets while Gen.
Harrison held reception. The MEM
bers of the various inaugural commit
tees, number of government officers
and quite throng of ladies were pre-
scented to him by Gen. McCammOn. The
president was in excellent spirits and
pleasantly greeted all who we're intro
duced, chatting for few minutes with
those with whom he was acquainted.
Among others presented to him at the
reception were the COrean minister,
Representatives Cox and Ketcham,
Senator Stanford and a number
of army officers. While President Har-
rison was holding his informal levee
Vice President and Mrs. Morton and
their daughters arrived, accompanied
by Myron M. Parker and Henry A.
Willard, and were conducted to the
apartments reserved for them. The
Ladies in the presidential party were
Mrs. Harrison, Mrs. Russell b. Harri-
son and Mrs. Mckee. With Vice Presi-
dent Morton were Mrs. Morton and his
SiSter-in-laW. Mrs. HObSon.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-03-05

but said he was willing to make the at
tempt. After much exertion an OPEN
ing was effected in the crowd, and the
hall. Col. Cody. Buffalo Bill"
their Berculean shoulders doing good
service in making a pathway and fol-
lowed by about dozen committeeman
preceding the distinguished guests.
President Harrison walked with Gen.
McCammon, Mrs. Harrison with Col.
Britton, and the other ladies with
their husbands. Vice President
Morton and party followed in
the wake of the president,
but separated by considerable space.
Admiral Jouett escorted the vice presi
dent. President Harrison's appearance
was the signal for an outburst of ap-
plause and clapping of hands, which
was kept up all along the line of march.
Slowly and laboriouSly a narrow
lane was made through the dense
throng, and President HARRISON, stop
ping at frequent intervals to allow
those ahead of him to force their way,
marched entirely around the immense
court and partly back again to the
upper rooms. Here the vice president
caught up with the first part of the pro-
cession, and shortly the whole party
came out again and were escorted by
one of the stairwayS to the first balcony
and thence to their rooms. The preSi-
dent took the pressure of the crowd
smilingiy and bowed his acknowledge
ments in return to the salutationS of the
ladies.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-03-05
THE FAIKIRS WE'RE THERE.
And Reaped Profit From the
Country Sightseers.


These shrewd knights of the curb,
selling the opportunity to combine
business and pleasure. have been COM
ing down on the town like the Iocusts
OF Egypt. The old familiar variety-he
of the ''instanteous ink, grease and dirt
eradicator;" and he of the '.Philadel-
phia cough Drops" and he of the ''test-
your-lungs' machine, disappeared, and
IN their places came new set, breath
Ing politics and patriotism. They
would sell you a miniature log cabin
Tor your watch chain; or remarkable
rebus badge (Which ciphered out Harri-
son and Morton), OF cane, cOncealing
within it a small American flag.
All of them had their hands
hlled with more or less indif-
ferent likeneSSeS of the heroes of
to-day and apparently they had in stock
all OF the leftover campaign handker-
chiefs, The drop-a-nickle-in-the-
machine could not prevail against their
stentorian voices, especially as against
one peculiarly obnoxious set that rein
forced the main body this morning,
armed with hollow canes, which. being
blown into, emitted doleful notes, and
which they readily disposed of to the
small boy at low figure. Still all to
this crowd, as they elbowed their way
along and bantered with the rustic, was
amusing. A more useful element in
their midst was the boy who pushed
along with tidy luncheons in boxes,
which retailed at Is cents, and the visit
ors were not likely to go hungry, for
under many of the grand stands, booths
had been set up, where an abundance
of sandwiches and fruit could be OBJ
tanned. and at ''good prices" A legend
familiar to New Workers reads "Coney
Island Sandwiches
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-03-05

pillars supporting the first and second
galleries. They are trimmed with deep
gold fringe and studded with jewels.
Upon each of them is embroidered In
gold the coat of arms Of one of the leao-
ing nations of the world, the American
colors alternating with those of the
other nations. The decorations
of the eight immense corinthian
columns are in perfect harmony
with their towering proportions.
Beginning at the bases of the capitals,
eight broad garlands of laurels are en-
twined, right and left, crossing each
other but twice in their descent. On the
glistening white surfaces of the col
umnS, and between the garlands, are
attached single Southern palm leaves,
producing novel and unique
effect. These great masses of
green give tone and relief to
the brilliant coloring which char
acteriZeS the decorations. Among the
effective features of the decorations are
the cardinal. old-gold and peacock-bIue
dadoeS which are tastefully draped,
fourteen feet high. about the maroon
bases of the columns. Forty feet above
these are suspended large shields
painted i'll the national coiorS. Stretch
ing across the extreme east end of the
court is great higll-terraced conserva-
tory scene of striking beauty. Broad
leafed palms ten and fifteen feet in
height, orange trees. rare tropical plants
In bloom, bushes of Superbly beautiful
roses, la France, Marechal Neil, JAG
queminot, American Beauty, and all
the other varieties now in season, hya
cinths. lilies of the valley. white and
tons lions all their soft color
ing tremendously blended present
a scene of beauty upon which the eye
rests gratefully. Other strikingly hand
some features of the interior scene are
eight large panels upon which are rep
resented in floral pictures, the execu-
tive departments of the government.
They are eight by ten feet in dimen-
distances from the front of the
lower gallery. The state department is
represented by an open book upon
which are lettered in immortelles the
words-(to be filled i'm, scroll and a
roll of manuscript inscribed ''depart-
ment of state" The emblem of the
war department is mounted cannon
with pyramid of cannon balls. On the
navy department panels is COM
plete model of the United States dis
patch boat Dolphin, perfect in every de-
Tall, WIN ner name on the DOW. On the
panel of the department Of justice are
shown the scales of justice and an open
law book, across the pages of which
is the Latin inscription, Fiat JUS
titia." The postoffice department is
represented by mail bag lettered
~. S. NJ" and letter with a post
mark dated March 4. 1885," and adj
dressed to Benjamin Harrison, Wash
ingtop, ID. CO. On the treasury de-
partment panel is the representation
of large safe with combination
lock carried out in detail. The in
terror department is represented by a
log cabin with the stump of tree into
which an ak has been driven, and the
agricultural department by plow and
sheaf of wheat. All of these emble-
NAUTICAL designs are in half relief, and
are constructed of only the choicest Of
cut flowers.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-03-05
THEY STOP AND CHEER.
The Sheridan Shook Fellows Go
Wild With Enthusiasm.

The Sheridan Shook Fifteenth Dis
trict Republican association carried a
glorious banner bearing the names of
Harrison and Morton. and stopped for a
moment before the stand to give three
lusty cheers for the new executive. A
delegation with their-hats adorned with
coonSkins were most enthusiastic
in their greetings to the presi-
dent. The John McKane club, of
Brooklyn, was headed by gigantic in
dividual who was attired in the typical
costume of Uncle Jonathan" and
which gave rise to much merriment.
The Alger Republican club, of Detroit,
in their buff and blue uniforms,
marched with precision that gained
for them much applause. One hundred
men in long, white rubber coats, repre-
senting the Harrison and Morton Bow
den club, of Norfolk, and the Repub-
lican club of Portsmouth, Va,
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-03-05
SILK DEPT

Being recognized as the
Originators Of popular prices,
we shall give tomorrow some
startling examples in this de-
partment.
so pieces Of China Silk at
soc, in the latest shades and
designs.
Is pieces of China Silk at
75c, elegant, styles, worth 81.
so pieces Of Real China Silk,
"a inches wide, in exclusive
designs, our own Importation,
at 85c, 81 and S1.25.
SO pieces Of Surah Silks in
plaids and stripes for trim
mings at 81, S1.25 and $1.50.
10 pieces of Black Armure
Silks in all the newest weayes,
at 81, $1.25 and S1.50.
20 pieces of Black Faille
Franchise at 81, S1.25 and
$1.50.
Is pieces of Black Surah at
Soc, Use, 85c, soc, 81 and $1.25.
Great Bargains.
Novelties in Silks received
daily.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-03-05

man who. held the coin said he had
thought of a country.
'.Then open your hand, said the Jug
gler. "See what you have got and tell
me if it is coin of the country you
thought off, =
1t was five-franc piece, and our
friend had thought of France. He was
going to hand the coin to the Parsee, but
the latter said:
No; pass it to another sahib." AS
happened to be the nearest, the 5-franc
piece was handed to me. | looked
closely at it, then, shutting my hands,
thought of America. When [ opened
them l found a Mexican dollar. This
handed to the gentleman on my right,
who in turn thought of Russia, and, on
opening his hands found Russian sill
yer piece in place of the Mexican dollar.
The juggler performed several other
tricks during the voyage, but they were
of a commonplace kind and in no way
comparable to the coin trick, which /
have never seen rivaled.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-03-05
IN THE Observation-Disclosures
How the Ladies of the Presiden-
tial Party Were Alfred.


WASHINGTON, March Am the SEN
ate to-day the occupants of the presi-
dents gallery were the cynosure of all
eyes. AS they took their seats
the dresses of the ladies were
eagerly scanned and criticised by
the members of the fair sex
present. Mrs. Harrison wore tailor
made suit of girls de perle cloth, en-
broidered in black silk, bonnet of
black and gold, with ostrich tips. She
wore tan gloves and carried bunch of
souvenir de Wootin roses. Mrs. j. ii.
McKee'S dress was a cloth suit of
cythere. Its principal trimming was a
strip of thibit fur, and passementeries
and clutsers of white lace capped
the ornamentation of her dress
and wrap. Her bonnet was white,
embroidered in gold, with white ostrich
tips, and face trimmings of sage green.
Mrs. Russell B. Harrison wore an ele-
CANT suit of deep red cloth. The vest
and panels and wrap were of black as
trahkan, decorated with orasene, en-
broidered in black silk, with the red
cloth appliqued over the fur. A be-
coming bonnet of black. with red
roses, completed very striking cos
tune. Mrs. r. S. McKee's suit was
tailor-made gown and wrap of Ablack
cloth. The bonnet and gloves were
dark, to match. Mrs. Saunders had on
a suit of dark bronze cloth, Directoire
style, bonnet and gloves to correspond.
Mrs. Morton wore a tailor-made
suit. partially in the Directoire
style, of neutral shade of green, en-
broidered with black, thread of silver
running through the wool. The bonnet
and gloves matched. The seating of the
party of the president and vice presi-
dent elect having been accomplished.
the vacancy of the bench reserved for
President Cleveland's family became
the most prominent feature of the gal
lery scene.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-03-05
TIE TREASURY BUILDING
A Remarkable Example of the
Success of the Decorators Art.

The massive architecture of this vast
structure does not readily yield success
to efforts torelieve its majestic severity
But to-day the cunning artist caught
its spirit, and the effect was extremely
beautiful. Half hundred of its great
Ionic columns were closely wrapped
with the American cOiOrS, crossed at
the center with smaller flags OH gold
tipped slaves. The pediments on the
east and north and south bore graceful
designs in tri-colored bunting, forming
background for gigantic golden shields,
bearing the great seal of the treasury,
while connecting them and framing the
whole picture was scrollwork of red
and blue bunting. The grand stand
below the south front was fringed with
number of signal flags, with their
cabaiistic figures. Flags like these
were also used to carry out pretty
conceit and supplement- the handsome
decorations of the state, war and navy
department buildings. Dropping from
the top of the great time ball staff to
the four corners of the central tower on
the eastern side they were arranged in
order SO as to spell out to the initiated
The president will arrive at IL merid-
ian," Salute the PRESIDENT" and
Cheer" On the north. Or war depart
ment front, an enormous American
banner on the central staff was
fianked on each corner of the para
pet by smaller flag representing
the four arms of the service-cavalry,
Infantry, artillery and the signal corps.
The great white facade of the Metro
politan hotel was divided into triangles
by long lines of bunting. Pictures of
Washington and the goddess of liberty
adorned its front and over the entrance
rose great arch, bearing blazing
eagle, surrounded by the inscription
''Welcome President HARRISON" On
the front of the old National hotel,
pretty half-rosettes Ia general featured
made of flags caught up OH edge, capped
every one of the numerous windows,
while here, also the national bird ap-
peared above the national coat of arms.
Across the way the st. James, newly
painted, showed what might be ac-
complished with shields and flags.of red,
white and blue, and with sky line
made up of little streamers of fantastic
colors and designs, woven between its
tiagStaffS.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-03-05
A STARTLING EFFECT.
One of the Grandest Pieces of
Floral Work Ever Seen.

From the topmOst peak of each of the
three sections of the roof of the build
ing, a sheer $50 feet from the
floor. radiate a thousand stream
erS of red, white and blue bunt-
ing, alternating with garlands
of evergreens and forming an immense
canopy. From the center of the middle
canopy depends probably the largest
and most complete piece of floral deco
ration ever seen. 1t is full-rigged, three
maSted ship. representing the ship of
state. 1t is thirty feet long, and a per.
feet model in every detail. Tens of
thousands of choice flowers were used
in its construction. 1t is marvel of
graceful beauty. From the center of
each of the canopieS OyerSpreading the
end sections of the court depends a
floral ball fifteen feet in di-
ameter-a mass of brilliant color.
Twelve immense chandeliers of
white and colored incandescent
lights. twenty great arc lights, as many
lanbuquin gas lanterns, and from the
highest gallery score of calcium lights
to flood the great hall with a clarifying
appearance.
Taken as whole, or in detail, the
decorations are undoubtedly the richest
and most elaborate ever produced on
this continent. The rooms set apart for
the use of the presidential party were
on the second floor in the southwest
corner of the building. The walls are
entirely covered with caodinal silk
plush with bronze and old gold plush
frieZe. Blue portierSe hang at each of
the doors. The window hangings are of
the finest lace and the carpets and rugs
OF the richest quality. The furniture is
of elegant design and material. AT
the side of the main room
stands tete-a-tete floral chair
with an overhanging canopy upon
which are lettered the words ''inaugu-
ration, 1889" DiagonalIy across the
back of the one at the right is traced in
immortelles the word Harrison" and
on the other Morton" Near by is a
crystal fountain of elaborate and beau
tiful design which ceaselessly throws
upa spray of exquisite perfume that
fills the air with delicate odor. Every
where are flowers and tropical foliage
plants.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-03-05
DECORATIONS OF BALLROOM.
A Japanese Pagoda over and
Around the Fountain---A Pro-
fusion of Flags

A Japanese Pagoda over and
Around the Fountain---A Pro-
fusion of Flags.
The most conspicuous feature of the
interior scene is two-story japanese
pagOda, about 20X30 feet in size, in the
center of the court, built over
and around the fountain, whose
buildings have been for the
occasion hushed. The lower part
of the pagoda is a picturesque grotto of
rocks, ferns and flowers. On its second
floor are stationed the hundred per-
formers composing Beck's orchestra, of
Philadelphia, who play the dance music.
Above them, on the third floor, the
famous Marine band discourses the
music for the promenade. The whole
structure is gay with stream
ers and feSeoons of bunting,
flags, silk draperies, flowers and
rOlored lights. Not an inch of the
wood framework is left exposed. Pen
dant by slender threads from each of
the sides of the two gracefully curving
roofs, are large number of red, white,
and blue incandescent electric lights,
which produce highly picturesque
effect. Tall, graceful palms and flower
ing tropical plants and masses of smi-
lax adOrn the floors and roofs. This
unique music stand is, indeed, a thing
of beauty.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-03-05
HARRISON AND MORTON,
Portraits of the President and
Vice President CouspicuousIy
Displayed.

Portraits of the President and
Vice President CouspicuousIy
Displayed.
On the west front of she first gallery
hangs large Oil portrait of President
Harrison, and on the east front one of
Vice President Morton, each richly
framed in blue, purple and old
gold silk plush. The portraits
with their frames are 14X15 feet in size
and are tastefully draped with laurel
and silk bunting in the national colors.
Extending around the entire circuit of
the court, under the three galleries and
over the heads of the promenaders, are
thick laurel garlands, festooned in
graceful lines. Similar garlands are
iooped and twined above the rich cap
italS of the Dronzed Ionic pillars, form
ing, with the arches, succession of
ellipseS. Directly over the west en-
trance to the building and high above the
parapet of the first gallery in glittering
colored gas jets is traced the word s'Con-
Stitutlon," and higher still shines sim
gle five-pointed star, its crystal setting
rejecting the rays from it's hundred
points of light. The faces of the three
galleries are almost completely COW
cred by rich draperies. On the front
of the lower gallery and just the
capitals of the pillars are hung broad
shields upon which are artistically
painted in rich cOlors the coats of arms
OF all the states of the Union. Large
carved spread eagles, laid in gold, sur
mount the shields. back of which are
clustered and draped six silk American
flags four feet long. the whole trophy
trimmed with garlands of sim
lax and roses, which combine to
produce charming effect. Alter
mating with these are miniature suits
of steel and gilt Roman armor, brist-
ling with ancient battle axes. spears
and swords, and mounted on shields of
purple, black, scarlet and blue velvet.
Over the arches and above and between
these trophies are gracefully draped
the flags of all nations, the stars and
stripes of course predominating. In a
general way, this scheme is carried out
in the decoration of the fronts of
the second and third galleries.
On the front of the second
gallery, however, the suits of armor are
Tull-SiZed and of FURNISHED silver plate,
and on the shields are represented the
arms of all nations of the world, instead
of states of the Union, and each is
trimmed with flags of the nation repre-
scented. Gold and jeweled crowns sur
mount the shields. The third and high
est gallery is effectively draped with
flags, in the folds of which are
hung the insignia in gold of
each United States army corps.
mounted upon discs of blue and scarlet
silk velvet. Large terra Gotta vases
placed at short intervals along the
upper parapet are filled with towering
plants. All of the supporting pillars
are heavily festooned with smilaX and
laurel. and in the whole plan of decora-
ton, the softening. tGning influence of
dark green foliage is artistically en-
pioyed.