The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1893-05-11

The Associated Press Daily Worlds Fair Speeiak
CHoAdo, May l0-Vermonts day at
the Worlds Fair grounds was a elor-
ious one. The dedication OF the Green
Mountain building was the feature OF
the day, aud fully 1000 OF her sons
assembled to participate in the exer-
cises, The delegation which came
from the various cities OF Vermont was
headed by Governor Levl X. Fuller.
The governor was accompanied by q
host OF state and ex.state otticers TO the
grounds.
The ceremonies began at noon. Rev.
Simon Gilbert lOd in prayer and was
followed by song from trio Of ladies.
Ex.speaker James 4. Martin, Of the
Vermont house, then turned the build.
ing over to the Worlds Fair authorities
aud Director General Davis accepted 1t
on behalf OF the fair. He was followed
by Governor Fuller in brief speech.
The other interesting event OF the day
was tho dedication OF Lady Aberdeen's
interesting exhibit, "rhe Irish Village" !"
The opening was timed for 9 o'clock,
and at that hour all the invited guests
were present. They were received by
Lord and Lady Aberdeen aud all got q
hearty welcome, The programme was
OF an informal nature. Miss j. X. Sui.
livan, the talented young harpist, rem
dered several selections, two Irish pipera
stirred up memories Of the "0wld
Land" and the chorus OF Irish girls
sang sweetly. The countess OF Aber-
deem made short address and the par
ty adjourned to the tea room in the ad.
joining cottage. The village will be
thrown open to the public on Friday or
Saturday.
in official circles the Theodore Thomas
incident is still the principal topic Of
conversation.
In an interview this afternoon Chair.
man Lannon said: ave have had Mr..
Thomas before us. His testimony will
be thoroughly analysed and compared
with that Of the committee of piano ex-
hibitors, and also with tho testimony Of
his subordinates, and the judgment OF
the committee will be based on the tes-
timony alone.
The council OF administration 10 bend
ing every energy backing Theo-
dore Thomas, and the prospects
are the war is not ended should
that Mr.. Thomas Ras been dera.
lict in his duties. The investigating
committee will report early tomorrow,
probably Immediately after the calling
Of the roll. a
Another grand illumination is b eing
prepared for Saturday night. 1t is ex-
pected that this will eclipse that Of last
Monday night, as several Of the toun-
tains which were then in an incomplete
condition will be ready for illumination,
creating magnificent scene.
The duke Of Veragua paid visit to
N. v. Dunham's stock farm at Wayne
to-day. The duke, who is a lover Of
thoroughbreds aud fine stock, enjoyed
the visit immensely.
There began to-day In the live stock
department most novel competition.
Seventy.tive cows representing the
"cream" OF cowdomin the United States
began a six months competitive test Of
milk and butter producing abilities Of
the Gurnsey, Jersey and Short Horn
stock. Each COW was weighed to-day
and everything she eats will be charged
up to her till October 81, when the
footings Of how much milk and butter
each has produced will be made and
the balance struck. The COWS and their
attendants will be watched by corps
Of experts representing tho agricultural
institutions OF the country.