The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-09-06

The main building is the first object
that strikes the eyes of the visitors
on the fair grounds and almost all who
pass the st. Paul gate go through the
great structure. The displays that are
to be seen there are characterized by
variety and excellence.
| In the center of the building are dis
plays of four large retail stores of the
Twin Cities, Mannheimer Bros. and
Schuneman & Evans, of st. Paul, and
Powers, and Donaldson & Co., of Min
neapolis.
Manufacturer Bros display, like the
| others, is very artistically arranged. 1t
includes tapestry, carpets, drapery,
wall paper, artificial armor and, in a
case, five figures arrayed in beautiful
gowns of the latest fashion.
Schuneman & Evans display is
large and varied. Notions, millinery,
dress goods and drapery are arranged
| in a group in which are placed three
female figures and three figures of
boys. In the rear of these figures is a
table set with dishes and silver, about
which are seated figures of a man, a
woman and boy.
VIM. Donaldson & Co.'s display in
cludes drapery dress goods furs, mill
linery, skirts, waists, cloaks and four
figures in full costume.
Powers display has furs, dress goods,
notions, skirts, waists and three fig
ures. This display is arranged with a
| mirror in the rear and palms are dis
posed in such a manner as to secure a
| fine effect.
| In the center of the building, beneath
| the dome, in a large circle enclosed
with railing is the exhibit of L. l..
| May, the f1orist.1 There are a great
| number of palms, six large triangular
| flower pieces and many bouquets of
roses and lilies. In the center of this
| display is a band stand in which the
Minnesota LADIES' Symphony orchestra,
directed by Miss Hope, gives concerts
which are much appreciated by the Wis
itors, large numbers of whom gather
| around to listen Ito the music. E. Al
brecht & Son, of this city, have a
large line of furs ON exhibition. All
! classes and kinds of furs are repre-
scented in a large number of garments.
| Plenty of Music.
Dyer Bros. have full line of all
kinds Of musical instruments. Four
upright pianos, one small pipe organ,
| a graphaphone, a regina music box a
! large display of small instruments and
one grand piano with a pianola attach
| ed constitute their display.
/ George E. Lennon, the clothler OF
this city, has display of a full line of
mems and boys clothing, underwear
and neckwear. In this booth is also a
I pianola which is operated for the
amusement of the visitors. are--
! CARING, the artist, has booth in
which are shown many fine pictures
done in gil and crayon. The pictures
are busts, full sized views and studies
| in animal life.
The American Grass Irvine COM
pany has an exhibit of carpet, rugs,
and chairs made of grass prepared for
! that purpose. A loom is in this booth,
which is operated to illustrate the
manufacture of the fabric.
The Sharood Shoe company has a
| display of the line of, shoes of all kinds
| and makes. The Northwestern Parquet
| Floor company, Of Minneapolis, has
designs in oak floors. The Towle Log
Cabin Maple Syrup company has a
| pyramid of syrup cans at the top of
| which is a small log cabin.
! Besides these principal exhibitors
| others have stoves, refrigerators, furs,
cash registers, artificial flowers, car
| pets, bedding, furniture, typeWr1tlng
machines, desks, talking machines and
| sewing machines.
A Model House.
Out upon the grounds beside the
| Log Cabin is a house erected by the
| New England Furniture company,
| which is furnished in most approved
| modern STYLE. The walls are draped
| with fine tapestry, the windows are
| hung with elegant lace curtains and
/ the interior is richly. furnished. In the
| center of the building is-an artistic
| Oriental den, which is draped with
| Oriental tapestry, and hung around
with armor and Turks heads.
| South of the main building is a YER
| liable glass house in which is the dis
play of the Palace Clothing company,
of this city and Minneapolis. In this
large sized show case is to be seen
clothing of all kinds for men and boys.