The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1893-09-20
OHIO'S DAY.
The White City In Possession Of
the Buckeyes.
Imposing Parade Of Ohio Militia Led by
Gov Mckinley - Impressive Cere-
monies Mt the Dedication of the
Monument to nlustrious
Sons OF the State.


worthy of great state, Ohio cele-
brated It's day at the exposition. At
the head OF the Ohio troops Gov. Nc
Kinley and his staff besieged the white
city. Almost before the authorities
were astir the conquering hosts had
passed through the gates of Jackson
park and marched over its broad ave-
nues. On to the Buckeye building the
governor led the procession and there
planted the banner of his state amid
the cheers of thousands Of people.
Then began one of the most successful
state days at the fair. The programme,
beginning with the grand entrance and
parade Of the troops, included formal
exercises in the state building and the
dedication of the now celebrated statue,
followed by numerous social events
and courtesies to the distinguished per-
sons In attendance. No state has sent
larger delegation to the fair, nor has
there been q more representative gath
ering on the occasion of any state OBJ
servance.
For week the Ohioans have been
pouring into the city. The visitors
were from almost every station Of life.
They came early and took possession
Of the grounds before the great exhibit
buildings were open and they stayed
all day. Nothing was said or done but
was witnessed by the congregation
from the Buckeye state. 1t was esti-
mated that $4,000 ohioans were on the
grounds. At 10 o'clock the Third and
Fourteenth regiments and Battery d,
artillery, entered the grounds at the
west entrance to Midway.
The Fourteenth Infantry regiment
was In command of Col. ]. b. Colt, who
was also provisional brigadier commits
sioner of the day. He was generally
censured for ordering the troops to pa
rade In heavy marching order. The in
tense heat forced many of the soldiery
to drop out of ranks. The Third In
fantry regiment 700 strong, was in
command of Col. Charles f. Anthony,
of Springfield. Battery d, of Colum-
bus, with three guns, was in line bring
ing up the rear of the procession.
Down the long avenue the military pro-
ceeded. Their shining arms and uni
forms were source of admiration to
the the people they met. The line of
march was lined with faces and cheer
after cheer met the boys in blue as
they passed through the main grounds
to the state building, where Mr.. Nc
Kinlcy received the troops.
A great crowd had gathered about
the building. Inside IL was packed
with humanity. Flags and plants were
used freely in decorations and en-
blems of the state and nation were dis
played to advantage. After the pro-
cession had passed the state building
the companies took position about the
speakers stand.
In front Of the speakers stand was
monument towering above the peo-
Pile. Grouped about 1t were figures, Of
heroic size, Of Sherman, Grant, Sheri-
dan, Stanton, Chase and Garfield.
On the platform with the governor
were ex-Secretary Of Agriculture Jere-
miah Rusk, Gen. Alger, of Michigan;
Gen. r. Brinkerhoff, of Mansfield, o.;
Judge Samuel f. Hunt, Of Cincinnati,
and Judge L. D. Thoman, of the Ohio
Society, Chicago.
The formal exercises were opened
with music, followed by prayer offered
by Prof. David Swing, of this city.
The president of the state board, w. w.
Peabody, presided over the gathering
and made the opening address, review
ing the work of the board and telling
of ohios interest in the exposition.
Gov. Mckinley was received with
every evidence of admiration, the APP
plause lasting several minutes. lie
made brief speech eulogistic Of the
state and its people. The monument
was next dedicated, Gen. r. B. Brink
erhoff, of Mansfield, delivering the ad-
dress. Concluding addresses were also
made by Judge Samuel +. Hunt,
Of Cincinnati, and Judge L. d.
Thomas, of Chicago. After the ex-
ercises Gov Mckinley held public re-
ception which the people Of Ohio at
tended by thousands. The crush Of
constituents to shake hands with him
was unprecedented. The building con-
tanned a suffocating, surging mass Of
people, only portion of whom sue
ceeded In being presented to the gov
ernor. Then 0hioans, wearied by the
days celebration, took two hours rest
Then festivities in the Ohio building
were resumed. Nothing formal was
planned for the evening,
The statue dedicated by Gen. Brin-
kerhoff is one Of the artistic attrac-
tions in the north end Of Jackson park.
II stands off the northeast front Of the
building. On high pedestal Of solid
granite Is Mother Ohio" with her
hand outstretched In blessing and
pride. Around the base Of the pedestal
lin circle-are nfe-size statues OF
Sherman, Chase, Grant, Stanton, Sheri-
dan and Garfield. Over the heads OF
these great men and beneath the figure
carved about the top OF the circle OF
the pedestal-are the words OF Cornelia,
which repeats for her own These are
my jewels" To the Grand Army man
IL Is the favorite work OF art 10 be seen
at jackson park and by 0hioans it Is
looked upon with pride.