Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-08-18
THE PARIS EXHIBITION.
An American Girls View of
the Great Show.
ODD THINGS SHE SAW AND ATE.
Americans Fleeced on the Assump-
tion That They Are All
MilliOnaires.

EKposlt1on, IL Delng Ascension Day, the
Exhibition was crowded. From Belville
Villette, and other working quarters o.
Paris, thousands poured forth. On this
legal holiday the poorer classes were en-
abled to attend the Exposition and spenc
their hard-earned groats that had beer
boarded for many a day by them in an
ticipation of this event.
The Eiffel Tower, which is undoubt-
edly the greatest attraction of the Exhi
bition, very naturally received more thar
it's allotted share of attention on Ascen
sion Day, Of course. The tower consists O
column of latticework, supported by
tour rainbow shaped arches. The elevat-
org are not running yet, but the wind
ing stairs were crowded by the people
There are four etaircases ascending from
the beginning of each arch to the first
and second landings. From the second
landing to the top there is but single
staircase. The first landing is of the
same height as the two towers of Notre
Dame. The second platform is of the
same height as the spires of the Stras-
bourg Cathedral. The third platform,
however, is incomparable, being 1858 feet
in height. This top platform is rather
disagreeable for seasick people who
aspire to climb to its lofty height. Not
only does the great height cause dizzi-
ness, but the tower swsys three feet at
times back and forth in mid-air.
Next to the tower, the eating estab-
iiahments are the most attractive to
every one. Naturally they would be,
especially after the raw, keen air had
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platform. There are, fortunately, about
thirty restaurants at the Exhibition.
There is wonderful Russian restau-
other Russian delicacies are served.
There is an italian restaurant, where
cheese, maccaroni and other oily dishes
are to be had. Messrs. Spiers & Pond
have brought out q silver model of the
grill used in Queen Victoria's kitchen at
Windsor. They invite all newcomers to
learn how an English chop or steak
should be grilled. There is an English
dairy here, also. Fresh rolls, fancy
bread and cream are the principal fea-
lures of the establishment.
As for the French restaurants, their
name is legion. There are all classes,
from the swell offshoot of great boule.
ward restaurant to the humble but popu-
lar restaurant where the proprietor is
bound by contract to provide substan-
tial meal for 20 cents. There is flood
palace" where everything in the nature
Of food is prepared before the customer.
Small portions of everything can be had
here at q very moderate price. The
cooking in the exhibition is done by
stesm, gas or charcoal. Any kind Of
fidbl emitting smoke is vigorously ex.
Guided by order of the authorities.
One Of the most attractive restaurants
ia the Roumaniau. Here harmonious
and poetical appellations abound. One
is invited to eat magnslia, tshoulama or
heica (Which means the stomach OF
beef.) In the way of drinks one is Of,
fered cotnar and tamaiosa. For dessert,
jam of roses, rakat-loukoun, helva or
cstif. Besides theee manifold attrac-
tions there are others. While one is
eating, ten OF twenty lautars sing and
dance their national melodies around
about the place. Some of them are
full of divine music such as
the "Chora," the ''Zoralis," or
the livelier "Mocancoutza." The
Roumanian women who frequent this
place are said to be the most attractive
at the Exhibition. Inky black hair and
straight brows, bronze compilations and
blue eyes, make a strange as well as
beautiful combination. Their costume is
very unique. 1t consists of long linen
chemise, which is called a camecha.
This is worn under gauze silk bodice,
which is covered with bright embroidery
interviewer with tinsel. This outer gar
ment is called borandjik. A large sash
is knotted carelessly about the waist and
falls in soft folds from the side. Some
of these women wear small Greek vest,
covered with thick embroideries and
Jewels. A few of them wear flowers in
their hair, but the majority prefer the
long and graceful wells which they wind
many times about their necks or permit
to hang down.
The different habitations OF many
nations are represented here. From the
time of prehistoric man down to the
present date these habitations form an
instructive gallery, from picturesque or
architectural point OF view, which has
never been surpassed. The cave that is
supposed to have been situated just out
side the gate of the Garden of Eden is
represented here. Adam and Eve are,
however, conspicuous for their absence.
Next in order came the mud huts. Pos
sibly these we're made just after the
flood, when mud was plenty. These at
the exhibition are faithful representa-.
tives of the earlier dwellings of the
Asiatic races.
The lake dwellings-rude wooden cot
tages erected OH wooden piles in small
artificial lakes-come next in order. The
dwellings of mi-barbarians - the
Mongolians, Gauls and Huns-are rep
resented here. Also the early houses,
built as civilization increased, of the
Hebrews, Egyptians, Arabs, Persians,
etc. Then the fine architectural edifces
of the Middle Ages, both Grecian and
Roman, are portrayed.
A model of the palace of the Bey Of
Tunis is surrounded by native village,
which is very interesting. A very artis-
tic model is that of an Algerian palace,
with its fountains, court and colonades.
Algerians in native costume linger about
the place and guard the rare palms, ferns
and other plants that are plentifully dis
tributed about the palace. Arab resi-
dences surround this palace, and artiti-
cial lakes, although very minute, have a
very pleasing effect.
There is q panorama OF modern Paris
here; there are beautiful art galleries,
lofty machinery, finest fabrics manu-
factured, all sorts and kinds of furniture,
crockery, wall paper ranges, kitchen
nfanails most beautiful carpeta watches