The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-07-18
THE MINES PALACE.
THE MARYELS THAT ARE ExHIB-
ITED TO VISITORS GAZE.
The History OF Petroleum Represented
Faithfully by the Exhibit In the
Palace Of Mines.

from the Columbian Exposition, aud who
Is interested IN the oil trade, spoke most
enthusiastically the other night concern
Ing part OF the great tair that many
people are apt TO overlook and which is
one OF the most important exhibits there.
IL Is important not only as dept citing the
history Of big industry and one In
which millions OF capital Is involved,
but In sho wing the richness and extent
of the mineral resources of the country.
He says: ''Tbe magnificent spectacle
on the around floor OF the Palace OF
Mines, the pavil ons Of coal and OF gilt
ier.ng orc Of tue States, the mas i've iron
temp Q OF strumni, the unique statistical
pyramid and Pennsylvania giant
anthracite needle IN the place OF honor
on Bullion boulevard, so overwhelms
the spectator with amazement
aud admiration that he Is apt
10 overlook the wonders OF the
gallery. Yet here nestled modestly
away. Is the true exhibit; grand display,
cal and metailurg cal OF all the rich ores
that lie. buried IN the bowels OF the
Earth. of all the crystals and diamonds
that are brought sparkling and scintil-
lating TO its bosom.
"Here, too, is unfold.d the history OF
OIL as IL was never dreamed OF before.
from the first rocks and crude petroleum
to all the distiiiates aud residuums The
Standard OIL company has given liber.
ally or its treasury to make display OF
surprising interest and beauty in the
northern gallery. adorned in harmony
with the classic architecture OF the ex-
terror. The natural history OF petroleum,
the processes of Its manufacture and its
multitude OF uses are all here exempli'
fed.
Land OF OIL I'm Miniature.
STRETCHED l07 feet along the gallery IL
vertical section of the land Of oil, from
Indiana to the most eastern wen in
Pennsylvania. Each well is rtpres eli ted
by long tube filed with oil from the
very spot, aud miniaturs derricks dot the
relief surface. United States Surve yor
Holmes pressed this all out of clay and
staff with his thumb. At one end are
sandstone from which the oil Is won, all
the characteristic sands used Tor drilling
aud crude petroleum from every oil pool
in the United States, - ore than half
from the old Keystone State. Models
are exhibited, too, OF the two famous
Pennsylvania wells, the Heron. No. 2
and the Mcdonald. both of which pierce
to the fifth sand.
"a model Of john Rockefell er's irst
little Cleveland oil refinery has been
built. II had a capacity in 1858 OF 20
barrels day. Near by is an immense
pyramid of 10000 miniature barrels,
repre- ,enting the total output OF crude
ais shown. with pipe line, TANKS. pump
house and stills. A quantitative barrel
of crude oil Is exhibited in u glass jar,
the biggest jar ever blown.
'In a hundred jars Systematically ar
RANGED rou d about are showI the pso-
ducts in order of distiiling aud refining
the naphtna, white and common oil,
fna nd Ina hrtcnftnsr oils nnka QIaC
trio carbons, Pyramid OF parr line. beau
tiful candle, vaselines, ant oils OF every
col, r aud special excellence. Even the
'Miner's Sunshine a shewing gum oil,
is shown.
Treasury Of Gorgeous Lamps.
''The galleries and pavilio ms are hung
with all manner Of exquisite pendant t
lamps. Superb parlor lamps stand at
every turn. magnificent porcelain and
epameled gold ones, worth 5000. Al sun
set these are all aglow, producing a
splendid illumination, while the cent re
of brilliancy IL n radiant lighthouse lens,
flashing red and white every two Sec
e The history Of illumination Is also
revealed iu u series OF lamps. Among
Id. sc arc the followed pebble of the Es-
quirr aux, and seashell aud stick OF the
Ain, s. the picturesque old Jewish lamps
aud Roman afnpnorB, ancient Ia ups
from the Catacomhs, the Bedouin tube OF
rlass. and he Terra Gotta urns Of the
Orientals. Tne windows are fitted with
transparent photographs OF the Eclipse.
Imperial, Galena, aud other great Penn
sylvania wells.
T" Pennsylvania figures rs prominently
In the display og ores aud metals, which
10 the richest and most complete ever
gathered ia the history OF the world
under one roof. Here are special Sec
tions devoted to diamonds aud crystals.
wi, h reproduction OF all famous spark
lers" aud precious stones, silicates and
agat q, gold aud silver. iron and steel,
aptimony and mercury, zinc, lead aud
even American tin-what there is of it..
Germany contr ibutes u fiue amber ex-
hib,t.
.'The new favorite. aluminium. with all
it's alloys, is revealed in all it's glcry. All
the electrolyptic rocess Is exemp.ified
hy the irOu boxes. carbon liaings,
huorides and raw materi,ls. lhe cru
c.ble used by Hall and his first iugot OF
aluminium are exhibi5ed.
Here, too, are the great bauxite rocks
tue native ore OF aluminia, side bv side
With the rolled rod, drawl wirt, leaf.
medallions, horseshoes, frames and
thousand articles of aluminium. The
Transportation Bull ling has been deco
rated with tn metal"