The morning call., 1893-09-17
1T WAS RAILROAD DAY.
Men Who Run Trains Made
Welcome at the Fair.
The Companies Did the Honors and
Prepared a Number of ,a-
Pleasant Surprises.

CHICAGO. Sept. 16-This was New Mex
leo and Railroad day at the fair. The
weather was delightful. The sun shone
brightly and crisp breeze made outdoor
exercise exhilarating. The day was given
over TO appropriate exercises.
At New Mexico's building there was a
scene of festivity. Some of the M ost promi-
nent citizens of New Mexico lent their
presence to make The day success. The
opening address was made by Governor
William Il. Thornton. followed by ex-
Governor L. BradfOr Prince, who sang the
praises of his Territory. Captain Jack
Crawford, the poet scout, gave seyei al
recita,ions. Short talks were made by
Henry L. Warren. Miguel Otero, j. Rod
ney, Powell l.. Picket. Francis Downs and
others. A reception was given Governor
Thornton following the exercises.
Tbs total admissions to-day were 5000,
of which 199.321 paid.
The railroads made the railroad men and
their families welcome at the White City,
and arranged pleasant bits of travel for
them and sundry entertainments. The
formal eXpercises of the railroad men took
place in Festival Hall, where, after music
by the Iowa band, Director-General Davis
made an address of welcome. Several
other speeches were made.
Tonight fireworks were set off on the
lake front, PrOfesso: Baldwin made a
balloon ascension and Jean Whitman gave
an exhibition of high rope walking.
Professor Briggs Of heresy trial fame,
was given a rOusing welcome to-day in the
parliament Of religions. and his liberal
sentiments were accorded the heartiest ap-
plause. His speech was an eloquent pre-
sentation Of the well-known view of the
eminent divine on the falliDility Of the
Bible. Among other speakers were M. Sc
ton, Rabbi Gottheil. and Mr.. Munger. Ed
ward Everett Hale presided at the congress
of Unitarians. The Theosophists. Sew
also in session.
The Worlds Fair championship events,
under the auspices Of the Amateur Union,
were held here this afternoon. the feature
of the competition being the breaking of
the worlds record for putting the 16-
pound shot. George K. Gray Of New York
making AZ feet, exceeding his own rec
ord by 81 inches.
The two-mile bicycle race was won by
Zimmerman. Banker second and Barrett
third. Time, 5;57 1-5
The other events resulted as follows:
Hundred-yard run, Stage of Cleveland d
won in 10 1-5; mile walk, Shearman of
New York won in q IA 1-5; 100 yards, over
ten hurdles. PETER, Is. j. A. c., won in 16
minutes; 440-yard run, Allen of New
York won in 80 %; oue-mile run, Orton
Of Toronto won in 4:32 4-5; three-mile
walk. S. Liebgold of New York won in
90 IA 3-5; sS0-yard run. II. b. Turner of
Philadelphia won in 2:01 4-5; five-mile
run, w. d. Day won in 26 :0S 2-5; 220-yard
run, final heat. c. w. Stage of Cleveland
won in ID 1-5; 220-yard hurdle race, final
heat. T. C. PETER of Bergen Point won in
% 2-5; high pole vault, c. L. Bugholz of
Philadelphia won. making 10 feet inches
running high jump, NJ. F. Sweeney of
New York won. making 5 feet IL inches |;
pole vault for distance. A. B. Green of
Chicago won by clearing 27 feet inches,
breaking the record.
Michigan captured the honors among
the States for its forestry exhibit. The re-
port of the jury of awards was made pub
lie to-day. or the medals awarded, Mich
igan gets q. Illinois 10, ano the other
States from down 20 / or each.