The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1892-10-17

GllICAOO, Ills, OCss lO.-DIgilIII hA
prcsSiyencHs, and splendor will charac-
terize the ceremonies OF dedication OF
the buildings OF the Worlds Colum-
bian Exposition n. Chicago, Never be-
fore in the history OF She United States
has ouch Il distinguished company as
semblcd 10. any purpose as will grace
the occasion whom the pala:ial Offices OF
the Fair will be dedicated by the Prcsi-
dent OF tic United States. Accep;auces
to the invitations sent ont give ASSN
ancs that tnerc will be present Presi-
don't Harrison and his cabinet, Vico
President Morton, tho supreme court
OF the United states, the foreign diplo-
matte corps, almost the entire senate
and house OF representatives, cx'Presi-
donts Hayes and Cleveland, the gov
ernors Of nearly all OF the states and
territories with their official stalls,
many specially commissioned repre-
sentatiyes Of foreign countries, the high
officers OF the army and navy, and
thousands OF the most distinguished
citizens OF the several states OF the
Union.
Preparations OF elaborate description
have been made for the great event By
concerted action OF citizens, the streets
and buildings of the city, particularly
IN the business centre and in the di-
rection OF the exposition grounds, will
be tastefully and profusely decorated.
Several changes have been recently
made in the programme OF ceremonies
first arranged, m Of the moro impor-
tant being the elimination OF the pro.
posed water pageant, "rhe Procession
Of the Centuries" with its twenty-tour
symbolical floats. The main features of
the programme, as finally agreed upon,
are the following:
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 10.
In the evening the citizens of Chicago
will tender a graud reception and ban
quet, at the Auditorium hotel, to Presi-
dent Harrison. An orchestra Of sixty
pieces will render the programme OF
dances, and a military band will give
the promenade music. Mandolin or
chestras will play in the banquet-halls.
THURSDAY. OCTOBER 20.
An imposing procession, indicative OF
peace, prosperity, and patriotism, par
ticipated in by fraternal and other civic
organizations, will march through the
business portion OF the city, and be re-
viewed BY President Harrison and other
distinguished persons. The parade
will be under the direction OF General
Joseph Stockton, OF Chicago. Applica-
tions for positions have been received
from a sufficient number OF societies to
warrant the estimate that $4,000 people
will be in line. General Miles, grand
MARSHALL of the parade, has announced
the line OF march to be as follows:
The procession will form on Congress
street and streets south OF it intersect-
ing Michigan avenue The column will
move north along Michigan emu
about 10 O'Clock. When Adams street
is reached the line will be west to Wa
bash avenue, north to Lake street, west
to State street, eouth to Adams street,
and west to the reviewing stand, which
will be in front Of the post office, to
Franklin street, south to Jackson, and
east TO State street. The procession
will march q few blocks south and then
disperse. i.
The night of October 20 Colonel
Aenry L. Turner will give a reception
and ball to the officers OF the army,
navy, marine corps, national reserve,
national guard and loyal legion. The
entertainment will be held in the First
regiment armory, Michigan avenue and
Sixteenth street.
On the same evening the Fellowship
Club will give u dinner to President
Harrison and other distinguished
guests.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 81.
This will DO Dedication Day proper.
and the national salute at sunrise will
inaugurate the ceremonies. The pro-
cossion OF invited guests will be formed
near the Auditorium hotel, on Michi-
gan avenue, and proceed southwark to
Jackson Park in tho following order:
/. Joint committee on ceremonies Of the
Worlds Columbian Commission and the Worlds
COLUMBIAN Exposition.
. The dlreCtor.gencral of the Worlds Column
blnn Exposition. and the president OF the cen:
tenninl commlsSion oflSid, at Philadelphia, Pud
tho Encouragement thereof.
3. The President OF the United States, the pres.
idcnt oftllo worlds Columbian commission, and
The president OF tho Worlds Columbian EXPOSE
4. The Vice President oil the United States, the
vice president OF the worlds Columbian com
mission aud the vice OF president :he Worlds
Columbian Exposition.
the treasury.
ernl o. toe I uited States.
=. The postmaSter-ecneral and the secretary OF
cha n0Ug H-
s Tho secretary OF tho interior aud the secrc.
tRry of Agriculture.
.. The diplomatic corps
10. Tho supreme court OF the Uaited States.
II. Tho speaker Of the house OF representatives
and the mayor OF Chicago.
l.. Ex-Prcsdont Hayes; escort, the Hon, John
Jonr sherman; Lyman ;; Gngc, ex'prcsiient OF
tho Worlds Columbian Exposition.
10. Ex.Eresidcnt Cleveland: escort, eN.ScCrata-
rs Thomas F. B4ynrd, md W. 4. TIRkcs. eN-
prssidsnt Of the World. Columbian Exposition.
L.. The senate OF tho United States, headed by
the prcsldAnt pro TEN.
l5. Tho House OF Representatives.
i6. The Army OF tAe United States.
IL. Thu Navy Of tho United states.
IS. h Governors aud their S'AtA OF the Sta :aA
and Territories O.! the United States.
10. EX.Cabinet Ohlscrs.
20. The 0oiora add SuAnlRin'.
u. Commissioners OF foreign governments 10
thu Worlds Columbian Exposition.
-. CJnEols fiou' foreign governments.
%. The Worlds Colombian Commissioners.
headAd by Inc Second Third. Fourth aud Filth
Vlca PTSaidens thnrNoi.
Il. THO sostl OF Lazy Manager, healed bS
President thereof.
.. oae woman 10 represent each Of the tAir-
teen Original StNtsN,
"a Roard OF Directors OF the Worlds Column
hikn Exposition. hpddod by the Sseund Wee
President ihcrS1., and the DircGSCs Of works.
%. Boari o! Management United States Gov.
ernraeut Eyh,5ip.
-. Tho Department Chioh.
"a. The StaG UsSco:A ol the Director ot works.
90. Tho City Council Of Chicago.
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