The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-10-22
NEW YORK Ar CHICAGO.
Thousands From tn Empire State at the
Fair.


WORLDS FAIR GROUNDS, CHICA-
CO. Oct. a.-New York paid a tribute
to Chicago and the glorles OF the White
City to-day. Thousands Of the best cit
liens from Manhattan Island came to
the Fair TO pay their homage of admira-
ton without stint. The formal rec0gni-
ton of FhicagO's greatness and the
achievements within the boundaries OF
Jackson Park was rendered by the mu-
niclpal delegation from the metropolis OF
the New World at the head Of which
was Mayor Gilroy.
Fairer skies and more pleasant tenn
perature could not have been furnished
TO order. New Yorks artistIcally deco
rated building was the point TO which
the 100000 New Workers. the estimated
number OF visitors, made their way as
soon as they entered the grounds this
morning. Lines Of Columbian guards
were needed at the entrance 20 keep
the in-going and outgoing procession of
Gothamites from running into each other
The same measures were necessary in
all parts Of the beautiful building, par
ticularly around the registers and places
where the Manhattan day badges were
being distributed by thousands. Every
body who asked for a badge said he or
she either lived I'm New York city or
had lived there, or their parents were
born there.
All the 1900 badges which were print
ed had been distributed at noon.
Arrival of MAYOR Gilrof.
Mayor GilrOy and his party were es-
corted TO the grounds from the Audi
forum Hotel by n committee from Chi
Cago's Common Council and Mayor Har-
rison. They came in carriages behind
the Old Guard Of New York, l2j strong,
I'm command Of Mojor Sloan. The march
ers were reviewed at the New York
Building by General Nelson A. Miles,
u. S. A; General Wheeler. Of the Illinois
National Guard; the chief magistrates Of
the two cities. which were united to-day,
and the executive Manhattan day commit
tee from New York.
The First regiment OF the Illinois Ma
tional Guard and the Chicago Hussars
marched with the New York miIitlamen,
and the whole parade was witnessed
by great multluudes Of people, who showed
their appreciation OF New YoriIs tribute
by applauding the civic and military dele
cations. Festival Hall. where the exer-
cises were held, was deliberately decorated
for the occasion. and every seat was
filed when the Innes Thirteenth regiment
band from New York opened the pro-
gramme with the overture TO William Tell.
a distinguished array OF New Workers
faced the audience from the platform.
Tie Columbian chorus directed by
snas G.. Pratt, sang the Star SDangled
Banner" the Battle Hymn OF the Re
public" and my Country. IT'S Of Thee"
the chorus of patriotic melody being
enthusiastically appiauded by the MAG
nincent audience. A poem, New York
10 Chicago" composed by Joseph /. G.
Clarke. Of New York. was dramatically
recited by Agnes Booth. When General
Porter arose TO address his fellow New
Workers and the other vicitors, he was
greeted most heartily and he was often
interrupted by applause.
The next orator was Chicago's adopted
son and the fayorite speaker OF the En-
plre State, Chauncey NJ. Depew. He SJas
in a happy frame Of mind. and the APP
plause which accompanied his address
at short intervals showed that he had