St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1893-10-22
GAY GOTHANfI'S S GLORY
Manhattan Fair Celebration
Was a Grand Success.
FORTY THOUSAND NEW WORKERS
Joined the Western Throngs
at Jackson Park.
EVENTS OF a R0EDERFgL DAY.
Harrison, GiIroy, Porter, De-
pew Were the Orators.
FORTY THOUSAND NEW Y0RKERS
EVENTS OF a WONDERFUL DAY.
CAZZLLgG NIGHT SCENES.


CHICAGO, Oct. 21.-AcrOss the alleged
chasm, that never III reality existed,
New York and Chicago clasped hands
today, and the great sister cities of the
land Of Columbus united their energies
in making the Manhattan celebration at
the worlds fair a triumphant success.
Forty thousand New Workers had come
a thousand miles to join i'll the celebra-
ton, ana they, with the Western
thrangs. made the day one that will be
a feature in the annals of the Columbian
exposition. Early this morning the
Fasteners gave evidence of the success
which they were to score.
Down at the fair grounds florists and
electicians were busy about the New
York state building arranging the beau
tlful decorations. On the lawn was
erected reviewing stand, from which
the guests of honor reviewed III pa
Tade. As soon as the gates we're open
the sight-seers began to arrive in
crowds, and all day long the weary
gate keepers twisted the turn stiles
mission TO handsome figure.
Buffalo BiPs Wild West show opened
the bali at 10 O'clock. when it entered
the grounds in its wild glory. The
CHICAGO hussars, under command of
Captain Brand, made a splendid show
Jig, and the county Democracy march
ing club was magnificent sight. When
"Dlck" Croker learned who and what
the brave company was he turned to
Mayor Gllroy and remarked confden-
TALLY: Can't we get them 10 move to
New York"
THEN CAME THE FAMOUS
OLD GUARD,
with its brilliant uniforms and towering
SlakOs. 1t was received with hearty
applause, and, escorted by the First reg
iment Illinois National Guard, it
marched steadily through the grounds.
Shortly after l O'clock the parade
formed at the stock pavilion. as stated
below, and began its triumphal
march through the grounds. Be-
foie going to Festival hall the
speakers. the distinguished guests
aud the Old Guard were entertained
After the parade and the luncheon the
principal exercises of the day were held
at Festival hall. The great auditorium
had been decorated for the occasion,
and an immense audience was present
to greet the various speakers, a synopsis
OF whose remarks will be found below.
Great as the day was, the evening was
greater. Towards nightfall additional
crowds began to pour into the park, de-
termjned to see the illumination which
had been provided for. Director Gen
Pral Davis had ordered that all the fair
buildings should remain open until 10
o'clock in honor of the celebration.
and the usual Saturday night illumi-
nation was cOrrespondingly increased.
From every nook and corner bazed
cleaning lights of many hues The
New York state building was all aflame.
Above the main entrance was emblaZ-
Oned in letters Of electric fire the legend,
"Manhattan Day." and from dome to
foundations flags, flowers and glittering
lamps were streWn in
DAZZLING PROPULSION.
An elaborate display OF fire works had
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determined not 10 be outdone, and the
pyrotechnic display was equal to any
that has yet been seen at the fair
The procession of floats used on
Chicago day wended its way between
the white buildings. ending its Jour
ney at the lake front, where the
fireworks were displayed. The crush at
this place was terrible, the thousands
on the grounds ali erdeavoring
to reach place of vantage from viii CHI
the programme could best be witnessed.
Several people were slightly hurt III the
Jam, but no serious casualties were re-
ported. Among the principal features
of the fireworks were:
illumination of the entire lake front
with 200 prismatic fires, changing color
four times, causing an instantaneous
Illumination.
"Old Glory floating in the heavens; :;
a triumph of pyrotechnic art unsur-
passed.
Floating motto New York" worked
out0n frame attached to a balloon.
"Flora's bower" produced by the dis
charge of 100 iitteen-inch bombs fired
by electricity.
Special device, 60X40 feet: Father
Knickerbocker and female figure arm
in arm. Surmounted over each figure
the following words: Chicago" New
York and the motto underneath "She
Can't Be Beat"
Huge motto, 1.-The Metropolis of the
East CongratulateS the Metropolis OF
the West" in colors of white and gold
60X20 feet.
Display of 10 mammoth 50-inch bomb.
containing 10000 stars.
Aerial wonder produced by the figh
OF loo l5-inch shells fired by electricity
forming perfect umbrella, every color
OF the rainbow.
Bartholdrs great statue of Liberty
Enlightening the World" 60 by 20 feet
Display OF three mammoth SlXty-incl
bombs. Each bomb weighing 100 pound:
and containing $4,000 stars. The larges
ever fired.
Ten magnetism bombs, lighting III
the entire exposition light as day twelve
times more powerful than the eIectri,
light.
Fails of Niagara" the entire length
OF fireworks platform on lake front
1900 pounds of granuIated powder il
combustion; the roar and fall of TIN
mighty cataract beautifully depicted il
Immense works of gold.
Ferris wheel, geOmetrical designs
finishing as a revolving kaleidoscope
W hen in full action the wheels cut Oh,
spray of fire 300 feet In diameter.
Colossal fire portrait of Mayor Gilroy
Grand finale, flight of 1000 rockets
forming magnificent aerial bouquet.
Illumination of the entire length O
Midway Plaisance with colored change
able lights of intense brilliancy.
beSIaes these there were sent up un