The sun., 1893-07-08
THE CARAVELS AT THE FAIR.
RECETTED WITH GREAT CHEERING
AND LONG SPEECHES.

The Hottest Day Since the Fair Opened, but
the Attendance Not Materially Affected
Concessionaircs Getting Ready for n Kick
CHICAGO. July 7.--The wsrmest day since the
Fair was opened showed that no kind OF
wenth or can keep the crowds away from Jack
son Park. for the attendance to-day seemed
as large as ever and tho Manufactures, Fish
cries. and Transportation buildings we're
never 20 we'll filled with people. Tho sun
shone down with unusual fervor all day, and
every one remained indoors as much as pos
sible. Midway Plaisance was not so we'll pat
ronized rs yesterday. and the various theatres
were almost deserted at tho morning and af-
ternoon performances At tho hospital the
doctors were busy attending to women who
had tainted. and the ambulances made more
runs than OF any other day except ut the
opening and on the Fourth.
The Columbus caravels arrived of Evanston
at 81 o'clock this morning. but 1t was IL u be-
fore the Michigan. the Blake. and the Andy
Johnson OF the United States Navy. leading "A
procession OF yachts. steam boats. and excur-
sion boats, approached the Spaniards to ac-
company them on their final lap from Spain to
Jackson Park. The sea was too rough to allow
the Michigan to take the Santa Maria In tow.
and tho Heca pulled the three caravels while
the escort boats formed in line and sailed
alongside. Though 1t was late when the cara
wells arrived. thousands OF people stood out on
tho Worlds Fair pier wildly cheering when
they and the boats Of the welcoming iotilla
drew UP and cast anchor of the wharf. All the
foreign Governments that have military or
naval representatives at the Exposition had
their soldiers or sailors out In uniform. Gen.
Miles and his staff OF army officers we're in
the front rank in gorgeous uniform. The
Midway. with all it's queer folks. wac also well
represented, and Prof Putnam's Indians were
out in force. Inside the gate. at the end OF the
pier. and lined along the lake shore. nearly oil
the way down tho grounds. was another crowd.
The interest increased with every foot Of prog
ress OF the vessels. and q wild cheer broke
forth when the flags became visible and the
forms on tho deck could be made out
fisgs and handEerehiefs and anything
else that would ATTRACT attention as the boats
ssa tstes and % spain % were thrown % o out from the
topmost points salutes @ were fred and the he
along the welcome as the feet moved on to the
ing their enthusiasm In many iongues whom
chime chi i in the % tower 81 Machinery Hall Joined
IN and peeled out number OF Spanish and
REPRESENTATIVES OF Director General Davis to
he Spanish boats ashore @ The oiiicers Of the
Michigan and the other boats Joined them.
nS nds as tSe @ esn s s
party! started for the platform east OF the ter
Hal station npder the escort q the cospo no
some ssa awaited s p,En shem T
Navy Herbert. and a number OF other
s9e With ons rendp to bo @
TSe We're We're & $50 people on the platform. ~ and an an
immense crowd gathered in front Of IT., senor
ants on the spanish Commission. and Capt.
silas Casey Of the United States Navy. who
n hS as To- s Sea
seats with the speakers. as guests of honor.
Back Of them were the officials OF the Exposi-
Ing. State and foreign Commissioners. and
several Senators and Representatives who
ton ton. Of i the caraveis. director. General Davis
acted as master Of ceremonies He introduced
Capt Soncas as the Of the feet
was followed by Secretary Of the Navy Her
Atthe conclusion Of these exercises the off,
ships. the speakers; % Spanish Commissi4neFs. e.
Convent Con oi La Rabida. whsre luncheon was
served. This feature Of the entertainment was
from his first voyage to America. went imme-
diatey to the original Convent Of La Rabida.
P s1s s Ss%
eePs!on Ssp as ths SsE Ye1k STATE budins g sl!en
tie t. Board Of Lady Managers: Louis Meredlth
HowIand. Executive Commissioper of the New
retary % Of the Musical Bureau. The e's' guests
reached the building half an hour after they
had gyen at Il TIE sSe
Managers now In the city were present and
assisted in the entertainment Of the ,Liede err
speech. and aitor introductions. q luncheon
was served and some mus ic was heard.
5 M MdMsy ses
The event was celebrated in true Oriental
Every Midway concessionaire has eriev-
ance. and meeting has been called for next
Monday to talk oyer the troubles and confer
cause Of complaint is the failure OF Director, Of
Works Burnham to have constructed on the
Midway, running from one end OF the avenue
Of the contracts made with the concessions
in Chicago Those who yentured on the naked
street did SO at the risk Of rrostration. Tonight
noa hsa a In the sna sn s e.
relief. Another cause Of omplaint is the per-
prodts. Yesterday several Of the Midway
RESTAURANTS TeIuSeu. LOT tue tltne DelnR. 10 pay
the IS per cent The proprIetors claimed they
could not stand the pressure. Others paid
under protest and Chief Black mar OF the Col
lection Department is expecting more than the
The Rev. Jenkin Lloyd Jones. pastor Of All
Souls Unitarian Church. will preach the next
Exposition sermon in Festival Hall. President
HiGlnbotham announced to; day that this pop
ular preacher had accepted the invitation to
conduct the third days ceremony In the series
OF Worlds Fair Sunday religious exercises; 1t
is expected that Festival Hall will he filled. as
1t was when DR.; Thomas preached the first
the services will he made as much OF feature
as before. Prof. Tomlins will have grand
chorus In attendance.
Some commotlon was caused this afternoon
by fire that threatened the Fair buildings.
The flames destroyed the Lincon and Fair
view hotels between the Jackson Park fence
$50, 1000, One woman jumped from q window
and broke her arm. and other m inor casualties
were reported. The Worlds Fair Fire Depart
mept was called al Upon to It's first hard work.
To- days paid admissions 70 the Fair were
8721l.
Miss KeneaIy Expected TO Arrive To-day.