The Livingston enterprise. [volume], February 14, 1885, Image 4

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THE WORLD'S EXPOSITION.
The Exhibits in Main Huilding, Etc.
(From our own Correspondent.)
New Orleans, Feb. 9th, 1885.—Ex
clusive of foreign, the main building is
entirely occupied with private exhibits,
including every class of staple and orna
mental goods, displayed in neat, open
apartments, which line every aisle in the
great pavilion. Prints, silks, Jgeras,
jewels, jewelry, beers, bibles, all arts and
fabrics from every clime and sea meet and
compete for admiration in this universal
bazaar. Six thousand applications |for
spaces were made here, alone, and nearly
every one is occupied with different
or differing exhibits, the total value of
which in all buildings being put at fifty
millions of dollars. A space 300 feet
wide, extending more than the entire
length of the west side bar out into an an
nex, half a million square feet in all, is
crowded with samples of all the best mod
ern machinery, including legions of im
plements, wood and iron, cotton, sugar I
and grain manipulators. Here is the little [
spice mill, grinding, weighing, wrapping
and sealing up spices in packages; a card
press printing 8,000 per hour; a little
midget papering pins ; a perfect little en
gine, whose base is a 25-cent gold piece,
its house a globe f of an inch high
There is an engine whose balance wheel
alone weighs 60,000 pounds. The steam
engines number about 150, supplied with
steam from a main battery of 51 large
boilers; there arc several electric machines,
and the Daft electric railway, carrying
passengers between the buildings, and can
be run at any speed desired. Seeing all
this array of wheels, miles of shafts and
pulleys in motion one may well imagine
himself in the mills of the gods, and if
puny man can thus devise such intricate
work, the skeptic is forced to conclude
that a Master mind must have set in mo
tion the infinitely more complicated ma- 1
chinery of the Universe, and tuned to
harmony the music of the spiieres. Strange
as it may seem, no European or South
American government makes any official
exhibit. On the contrary, the govern
ments of Jamaica, Republic of Honduras
British Honduras, Guatamala, China, Jap
an and of Mexico, severally send splendid
exhibits of their native products, arts and
manufactures, and these are not for sale,
but to show the world the social and in
dustrial progress of their respective coun
tries. Mexico alone appropriated $400,
000 to make her exhibit, which covers
10,000 square feet, and is a wonderful
revelation of her advancement in art, lit
erature, manufactures and industrial pur
suits generally. Japan's educational ex
hibit is, however, the most interesting and
surprising feature of the foreign section,
and is superior to some made bv our own
states in the same line. Her (ext books, I
, „ , ,
apparata and methods are, many of them,
of the best modern character, and the
work of lier pupils is admirable. Her
statistics give her over 1,200 technical and
professional schools, 80 normal and 30,
000 primary schools, with 3,000,000 pu
pils in the latter, supported by public
money. Here, too, is Siam, with her little
patch in the garden of the gods, mutely
appealing, through her simple exhibit, for
light and sympathy. She shows only a
primitive loom, a few hand tools with
which her soil is tilled, cotton and cloths
woven from it. Upon the whole, the for
eign exhibits make an interesting study
On account of bad weather, depression
in business, ugly and false reports, and of
the greatness of their work, the Exposi
tion management is deeply in debt and a
committee has gone for national help to
Washington. But the fact remains true,
that the Fair itself is a grand success, and
an honor to its promoters. The weather is
now fine and the attendance very large.
Many other exhibits and points of interest
must await review in future letters. A
reliable correspondent just informs me, as
1 close, that there is great excitement
down town—that the street tramways give
notice that "no articles of bulk are allow
ed inside the cars," and that the Chicago
and St. Louis girls are very mad, knock
ing down mules and drivers with their
shoes. The Washington artillery has been
called out and arc sleeping on their arms I
—fire arms are meant. Yours truly, |
R. C. Brown.
In less than one year the price of box
wood has trebled, and hardware dealers
say the roller skating mania has complete
ly exhausted the market of certain sizes I
of boxwood. Less than eighteen months ]
ago they could sell a ton of three inch
boxwood for $38, and it would he first |
grade wood in every respect, and ad
mirably suited for turning small work out.
The demand then was steady, and the
principal consumers of the wood were
rule-makers, tool manufacturers and tur
ners, who supplied the market with boys'
tops, pool pius, and toys of various kinds.
The sudden and remarkable growth of the
roller skating pastime has created a con
stantly increasing demand for certain sizes
of wood, and now it is impossible to pur
chase a ton of suitable ' wood for skate
wheels for $120
Fine
The Body of the Prince of Wales.
O'Donovan Rossa's United Irishman
publishes the following notice signed by
Shaun O'Neil—doubtless a mythical per
son: "It has been decreed to offer a re-,
ward of $10,000 for the body, deador|
alive, of Albert Edward Guelph, nick
named the "Prince of Wales." England
has offered a reward for the assassination
of Osman Digma, and we may profit by
the example."
CURRAN & LENIHAN,
—dealers in—
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of
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I C0RNER 0F MAIN AND LEWIS ST.,
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FARGO BEST FLOUR 1
$3.40 per Sack
In five-sack lots. Liberal discount
in greater quantity.
Fargo No. i Straight $3.00
LIVINGSTON, MONTANA
Brunswick Hotel !
M. C. MURPHY, Propr.
This elegantly appointed and carefully managed hotel is now ready for the reception 0
Travelers seeking neat and comfortable rooms and a well supplied table will find
the mat the BRUNSWICK, opposite passenger depot, Ltvingston, Montana
if
1 guests,
to
I A most ele g antl * appointed Sample Room in rear of the store room where nothing b
Special Brands of Liquors and Cigars are retailed to}the trade, Also Fine Reading
Roojn pipped with, upholstered furniture, in connection. A place where gent lernen
no t be insulted, and where you will always get the BEST goods tobe had.
Wholesale and Retail Dealer in
Pure Kentucky Whiskies!
And the Best Brands of Cigars.
MAIN STREET,
LIVINGSTON, M. T.
Babcock 2v£iles,
Wholesale and Retail Dealers in
HARDWARE,
I SPECIALTYFINE LIQUORS "« CIGARS.
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Main Street, near Park, E. R. Dean & Co.'s old stand.
Barbed. Wire
By the Pound or Car Load.
Special attention givent to Sheet-iron and Copper work; also Tin Roofing.
SAMPLE
-AND
ROOMS
fiOUABD PARLOR.
TAe ZETead.q/a.a,xters :
Billiard Parlor,
DRAPER & MULKERN, : Proprietor*.
MAIN STREET, LIVINGSTON, M. T.
Fine Bar, supplied with nothing but the BEST brands of Wines, Liquors and Cigars, both
Imported and Domestic. Private rooms hi connection.
JOB PRINTING
Of All Kinds
^ _
PROMPTLY DONE AT THIS OFFICE.
Don't forget us and send East for
your Printing. Reduced prices.
to
vate
CEO. W. METCALF & CO.,
Feed and Sale Stables,
CORNER MAIN AND CLARK STREETS.
FINEST "TURNOUTS" IN THE CITY,
Tourists and Travelers carried to or from the remotest points with safety and dispatch
Horses, Mules, Harness and Wagons bought and sold.
Oats and Baled Hav,
Stock boarded by the day or week. Spectal attention given to Gentlemen Drivers
Terms as reasonable as any in the city. Call and see us.
Thompson Bros.,
Are still in the land of the living with one of the largest and most complete stockso
tumtm
Cent's Furnishing Goods Boots and
Shoes Staple and Fancy Groceries,
In the Territory. Their stock is JNEW,direct from the
Eastern market, and they have no OLD, Second-Hanc
stock of Shelf Worn Goods to palm olf on customers
at regular prices.
fou are invited to examine their mammoth stock and learn their prices to
he convinced that they are selling a better class of goods for less money than any
their house in Gallatin county. Remember their location,
MAIN STREET,
LIVINGSTON, M. T
H. FRANK,
Park Street Clothier,
Has just received a large stock 0 1
Beady-Made Clothing,
GENTS' FURNISHING GOODS, Cloths and Underwear
Of the best quality, and for the next 30 days special inducements will be offered.
-MERCHANT TAILORING
Our catting and fitting department is complete and we will guarantee satisfaction
Park Street,
Livingston
The Livingston Hotel
LIVINGSTON, MONTANA.
The Largest and Most Commodious, accommodating double the number o
guests of any other hotel in the town. An excellent cuisine; the table sup
plied with all the luxuries of the season. Parlors and Rooms fitted up with
all the comforts of a home, with polite and courteous attendants. Special at
tention given to Tourists and Travelers, and information freely given relative
to the innumerable wonders, and different routes through the Great National
Park.
A Free Bus attends the arrival and departure of all Trains.
Choice Wines. Liquors and Cigars at the Bar in connection with the House
TERMS
REASONABLE.
J. B. TsTOT ■ A ~NT .PrOTDr
Frank White's
Billiard and Pool Parlor!
Brick Block under Enterprise office
Park Street.
Having Purchased direct from the East an entirely new outfit, consisting of the
Finest Black Walnut Bar, Glass and Fixtures west of St. Paul, and new (Billiard and Pool
Tables I would respectfully solicit patronage from the public in general. Gentlemanly
treatment to all, and none hut first class goods will be dealt out customers. Elegant Pri
vate Rooms in connection. Come and see me. FEANK WHITE.
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C. H. Carver & Co.'s Mammoth Establishment
©T 7Œ3 MOTTO :
Good Quality! Honest Quantity!
Lowest Possible Prices !
Our Stock of Groceries
is iarge and complete, and MUST BE SOLD: Sugars?
Bacons, Canned Goods, California Dried Fruits, Teas and
Coffees, Salt, Tobaccos—in fact everything in this line that
that Ranchmen, Cattlemen, Miners, Section Men, Mechan
ics and all classes of people MUST have we propose to sell
at the Lowest Possible Prices against any competition in
Montana.
Flour, Oats, Bran,
Chop Feed and all Mill Stuff
OF ALL NDS AT BOTTOM P ICES.
We Will Not Be Undersold !
"Belle of Morehead" Flour $3.00 Per Sack.
Story's "Montana Belle," $2.50 Per Sack.
Flour is certain to advance, but until further notice we will
sell it at the above low prices.
Ladies' and Gents' Furnishing Goods,
Mackinaw and Canvas Goods,
Boots, Shoes and Rubber Goods.
We have an immense stock and make a specialty of these
goods. Call and examine. WE GUARANTEE
GOODS AND PRICES.
To The Public:
Our facilities for purchasing and handling goods are un
equalled, owing to the magnitude of our business. Buying
in large quartities and shipping in carload lots, gives us an
advantage over smaller competitors. This advantage we
propose to share with our patrons.
Thanking you for your patronage and encouragement in
;he past, and hoping by strict attention to business, low
>rices, and good Goods, to merit a continuance of yeur
avor, we remain,
Very Respectfully,
G-. H. Carver & Co.