St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-09-12
IT WAS G. A. R. DAY,
And There Was a Great Crowd
at the EXPOSE
ton.
The City Council Refuses the
Sewer MaSonS a Raise
in Pay.
The st. Paul Census Enumer-
ators Under Investiga-
ton Now.
Political Matters--A Denial by
the American Building and
Loan Association.

When special time is set apart at any
public institution for the members of the G.
A. r., it is usually a success, and yesterday
ct the Exposition was no exception to the
rule. The building was crowded early in the
decked with the badge of the order was
prominent on all the floors, and
they seemed to thoroughly enjoy
themselves. A majority of them had
come from outside towns to attend the re-
union, and of course themselves and their
friends must take in the big show, and got
all there was out of it. The jolly old vet
Grams were charmed with everything. and
many of them regretted that they we're not
youthful enough to take a drive behind the
ponies, which they watched with attentive
interest, while the younger relatives sped
about the track in the jaunty little carts.
They wandered from one display to
another, munched popcorn and peanuts.
asked volume of questions, and generally
insisted upon an answer. In fact when the
old soldier starts out for any particular OBJ
1ect, even If it is only to be amused, he in
sists upon it in way that wins i'll the end.
There was many one who had not forgot
ten the ways of his youth, and chatted with
the pretty. clerks in the various depart
ments, telling them stories connected with
the days Of '63 to '65, and chuckled to them
selves as they thought to themselves how
they were fit to cope with the younger fell
lows in the art of pleasing the ladies. Some
Of them visited the sketch artist and seemed
delighted with the crayons he turned out,
rolling them up carefully TO take home TO "the
folks 1t was great day for the G.. A. R.,
and those who attended will long remember
their visit to Minneapoli and its great show.
Within the past week the engineers have
managed to increase the power of the en-
g1nes. and as result the electric lighting is
more brilliant. especially that in the electric
tower, which gives the display much richer
coloring. This is one of the sights that never
grows old and is watched by interested
crowds each evening. Probably the most
interesting feature of this exhibit to
Ben Franklin. as he stands with the kite
string in his hand, drawing lightning from
the clouds. Every schoolboy has read the
story of how the immortal Benjamin flew his
kite in the face of the approaching storm,
and discovered electricity with the aid of his
gaZed upon in wonder. There is faint suS-
picion that in the figure the current goes the
other way. but the illusion is just the same.
nevertheless
No one who visits the Exposition should
forget the splendid collection of canvasses in
the art gallery, as it is q show IN itself. worth
Tar more to the artistic eye than double the
price of admission to the whole show These
rare paintings have been brought thousands
pr miles at great expense for the benefit of
Exposition visitors. and they should not fail
10 take advantage of an opportunity that
may never occur again in a lifetime.
To-day the Scandinavian singing societies
Ire TO give concert music on the upper floor,
Ind it is expected that the local people of
that race will turn out in crowds to hear
hem.
G.. A. II. Fireworks.
The spectacle of the Last DAYS of Pompeii.
last evening, drew an immense attendance
All the available seats being occupied In the
reserved portion and box space, the aisles