The Saint Paul globe., 1904-08-31

tive schemes. Big potatoes. scrubbed
until they shine, are used as the foun-
dation Of many of the pyramids and on
them are arranged in even ro0s every
variety OF garden products.
large fur exhibit attracts the at
tentfon of all visitors. This exhibit
occupies one of the largest booths IN
the main building. It is lined with
cases in which are displayed handsome
fur garments and skins and above the
cases are shown number OF stuffed
wild animals a very natural locking
bear displays q card about its neck
which tells its history. According 70
the inscription. the bear was the pet
of a Minnesota farmer until II knocked
over a kerosene lamp and started a
destructive prairie fire. The awkward
ness caused bruin his life, for the card
states further that his owner punished
him for his misdeed by shooting him.
In this booth is also displayed a
wicked looking trap. above which is a
sign that says that reward of 500
win be paid 10 any ore VINO successfully
extricates himself from this trap with
ventured TO earn the 500.
Fer the Women
A booth that attracted many house
wives is one in which a number of
pretty girls display patent potato par
ers and patent bread cutters. Each
girl holds the potato in one hand, while
she operates the patent parer with the
other and in exactly one minute the
plumpest potato is perfectly white and
clean.
The bread cutter which is d compare
lively neET invention. also attracts the
curious Il Is a triangle Of wood in
which the loaf Of bread fits Above the
triangle are grooves, graduated in size.
through which the knife slips. The
graduated groves make It possible to
cut the slice any desired thickness.
St Paul merchants have unusually
handsome exhibits Of goods this year
IN the main building The woman who
IS concerned about her fail wardrobe
fingers for q long while. or for as long
a while as the crowds viii permit be-
fore the big glass cases filed with
handsome garments. Reception and
evening gowns, gorgeous party GOWNS.
luxurious fur pieces, exquisite lace col
lars and irresistible hats are displayed
10 the hest advantage in these ad-
mirably lighted booths.
One Of the furniture firms has
handsomely furnished rest room 10
which the weary visitor is invited.
The decorations OF this room are
restful shade of green and the furni-
ture consists OF inviting armchairs. an
attractive little toilet table and a coucn
ple1tifuilY supplied with pillows.
A typewTitiDg firm occupies one OF
the central booths with an attractive
display, ana directly across from this
booth is stationery booth that ex-
hibits many novelties in writing paper.
as we'll as some aIluring desk con-
venieuces and ornaments
Although the main building is not
fitted up with q view of attracting the
housewife only, most OF the booths ex-
hlDIt articles that interest her chiefly.
"A refEigeEate8 company displays "a
very attractive, durable and sanitary
refrigerator Tor the home and also a.
mammoth Ice box suitable for restau-
rants.
Souvenirs for Every One
In the main building samples and
souvenirs are offered everywhere and
nobody need go away empty handed.
Your monogram is made for YOU while
YOU wait, all sorts Of tiny toys are Of
fered by the furniture firms, and every
body has q card Of some sort to give
away.
Many OF the piano firms in the Twin
Cities exhibit in the main building and
each of these has q musician who has
nothing to do but show the merits Of
his instruments. Each pianist has his
own repertoire. and as this is lengthy
and varied. it is never m0notonous in
the main building.
In spite OF The tremendous size OF the
building there was hardly minute or
The day Yesterday that It was not filed.
Livery time The crowd stopped in front
Cf particularly persuasive hawker
there was an exciting time in the i'm
mediate vicinity. for the people who
decided 10 press on were sUampeded
and forced To turn ana move IN an
other direction if they desired TO make
any progress.
Candy is tenptingly displayed in