The New York herald., 1879-09-26
Arrival Of the Party at
Neosho Falls, Kan.
UNIQUE DECORATIONS.
The Distinguished Visitors Pass the Day
at the State Fair.
icy TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD

tAis tuorHiHS btllI III cnufBe OF OtLcerS or the
Missouri. Kansas and Texas Railroad The direction
taken was along the northwestern branch OF the
road to Neosho Falls where the fair is
held. 1t trsversed a beautiful country,
part of the garden of Kansas. and reached
Neosho Falls at halfpast ten A. M. There the State
Body Guard, company OF militia Just arrived from
Topeka the State capital, drawn up. It had
come to escort the President through the town and
to the Fair Grounds beyond. Colonel Goss, the
Master OF Ceremonies, had secured fine carriage
from Emporia for the President, who was
the way, the head of a
long procession. up the main street. The town was
but adorned the inhabitants having lavished
their decorations on the fair. The approach to the
groInds an iron bridge crossing the Neosho
River and the farther side of the bridge, forming
the main trance to the fair arch raised at
once appropriate and unique
TRIUMPH
The facade. formed of horizontal rows OF sorghum
stalks. laid close together. was decorated with
shields inscribed with patriotic notices. surrounded
by sprgs of Indian millet. The word welcome above
the arch bordered by and German milIet
and festoons of bearded wheat depending under
meath supported in the centre hanging basket OF
fruit. The battements of the arch were composed
of gigantic ears OF yellow corn and the cor
supported vases made of golden-hued
pumpkins. Over the centre Of the cornce
the State coas Of arms was blazoned. surmounted by
eagle fashioned OF wheat. But the crowning at
traction of this singular arch the figure of q
real live young lady, who stood upon its crest
atlired as the Goddess of Liberty with her right
hand extended grasping the Union flagstaff 1t is said
that OF the numerous competitors for the privilege Of
appearing in this character among the young ladies'
OF the vicinity certain Miss Snow was selected by
tho committee on account Of her deafness. The
President and all the celebrities OF the day paid
tribute to the goddess with lifted hats they
passed under the arch which bore Its other
side the following ns:-"1S56-Bleeding."
'.1S69-Drouth,' '1s79-Booning.'
THE SPEECHES.
The speeches the part OF the State from that Of
the Governor down denoted that Kansas was boom
ing tremendously. The President himself. who id
dressed the multitude in the park after three ora
tors had preceded him. said he hardly knew which
of them had told the biggest yarn. The authorities
put the President and party on platform backed
by canopy Of naive productions similar to those
composing the arch and placed him chair
horns of Kansas steers. American flags and
pinions ioated till OF them got entangled in the
barded the President with Kansas statistics and
legends OF Kansas loyalty for threequarters of an
hour General sherman listened TO all TINS with un
affected interest. for he used to practise law in
Kansas about 1857 in company with his brother-in-
law Ewing, who is now running as democrat for
the Governorship OF Ohio.
THE PRESIDENTS REMARKS.
1t was hoped that President Hayes. who alluded
to questions settled by the in the early part of
his address would say something new aud decisive.
He confined himself. however, to a rehabilitation Of
the Lincoln doctrine without any specific expression
| of opinion. After the reception the plat
form luncheon was served in board
dining nearby. In the course of a
dent aud party came upon wonderful agricultural
exhibition consisting OF group fcornstaks about
on a ladder set against them. to show how Kansas
farmer has to climb TO gather tho ears The efigy
had pumpkin head hemp hair. carrot
fashioned out of rosy streaked onion.
These colossal cornstalks would have made tho
hair of Connecticut farmer lift his hat in astonsh-
ment and obeisance. Aiterward there more
speechmaking at the fair of the speeches being
witty address to President Hayes by Judge Georrc
A. Crawford. presenting him with the ox-horn hair.
The day finished with ride to Emporia. q
dinner being served on the way. The President and
party leave on the Missouri Kansas and Texas train,
going to Fort Dodge tonight.
THE GyBERNAroRIAL ADDRESS.
The following is condensation of Governor ST.
Johns specch:-In January. 1861, said he, Kansas
admitted one of the States OF the Union,
with only little over one hundred thousand popu-
lation -Four years of bloody and devastating war
followed and the eastern border of the State laid
waste The time and money of our citizens and the
lives of many of our bravest and truest Loyalty
contributed to aid the national government in
the preservation of its lite. Let us briefly
compare Kansas in 1865 with Kansas in 1879 We
then had but 135s07 population; we have now
population of 93000O. Tho total as sessed valuation
Of property then amounted to only ssG.l26ooo; now
of railroad. While now we have over
1900. We had no permanent school funds
have G2O. CSC invested in interest bearing
securities with sufficient school land yet unsoll 10
swell this amount to 600. Our annual school
fund in 1855 was but $4,000, against sl37.0o0 now
Our schoolhouses numbered but Cos then; We
have nearly 5000 We have also a State
University. Normal school and Agricul-
tural College In 1865 we had but thirty VS.
papers: now we have 275 all doing earnest and
faithful work for State and its people. We then
had but thrty-hve organized counties; now
with sufficient population for organization.
The year 1865 found us with but 273.9o3
of land in cultivaton now We have 7,T69 926.
We then produced but 1888 bushels of wheat
against 81 900 900 III 1875 While the production
Of corn amounted to only about 100000 bushels in
1865, IL amounted to about 90.O0O,OO0 in 1875 and
will probably reach 125,00O.OOJ in 1879. Our State
debt is olly 81 oi5.375 Our bonds at premium in
the markets OF the country: our obligations arc
met with cash promptly as they natures are
creating no new debts. but pay our way go
and have s79 in the treasury with which to 10
it, one year ago many predicted that the rcsunp-
ton of specie payment would bring with it bank
ruptcy aud financial ruin for people. Resumption
IL now an accomplished fact aud, instead OF bring
ing to financial ruin and bankruptcy the cheering
sounds of hammer, saw and stone chisel arc heard
more than fty per cent. mortgages are being re.
duced and homes made free All
who come here willing to obey our laws
and join in honest. earnest effort
to make Kansas in her mora, and mateiia interests
e. a grand central igure in tho Union arc welcome
With this pro ospcrity let us not forget duty to
tho Union aud its flag. And now. fellow citizens.
having thus briefly referred to the progress
made since 1865 and called your attention as
well as the attention of guests, to the
condition of our state. Iu the name and behalf OF
$4,000 citizens we now extend to them a cordial
ture OF Kansas so full OF encouragement. Bear ng
in mind that In greatness to the Christian ctr
zen is the President OF country, have not only
the pleasure. but the distinguished honor of intro
ducng 10 YOU one in whom is combined both OF
these elements of greatness-His EAceliency Ruther
ford d. Hayes. loud cheers.l
PRESIDENT IN REILLY
President Hayes responded as follows:-Gov
St. John and fellow citizens My first duty is
to make my sincere Acknowledgements to the prosi-
dent and managers OF this fair, and 10 the Governor
and State officers OF Kansas, FOR thor Kindness
tnN tn M ~ fa-.lu
and enjoy with you this extraordinary spec
taclo. / thank them individuals for what
they have done in tins reception and welcome. ard
thank the people OF Kansas, whom they represent.
for the welcome they have extended to us from the
moment we cntcred their borders until now. The
president OF the fair interested Us very much with
account OF its origin, OF what Il represented and
its present condition. have always understood
that when large stories in order and are to bc
told that the gentleman who tells the last story has
the advantage. This occasion is no exception; tor
/ found that tho Governor, when he came TO
speak OF Kansas went for the president of the asso
citation. (Renewed laughtcrj was a little puzzled
ut one OF the earliest sentences OF the President,