Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-09-05
AT THE WORLDS FAIR

WORLDS FAIR GROUNDS, September
4.-Paid attendance at the Worlds
Fair Sunday 25,439.
There was noticeable Increase In
the attendance OF farmers at the Fair
to-day, they are coming in hosts. The
livestock pavilion feels the weight or
their numbers more than other depart
ments. There was big crowd in at
tendance there when tho prize winners
were marched around to the arena this
morning aud they were enthusiastic.
The great feature OF the parade were
the stars Of Emperor Williams and the
Russian Cars stables which were led
around by grooms in royal livery the
horses stopping proudly TO the music OF
the German cavalry band. II was
scene OF interest and gaiety.
This is New YorK's day at the Fair.
The State Commission have been busy
for weeks preparing for the event, and
their greatest expectations have been
more than realized. Prominent State
and national characters have been ar
irving here the past few days and ex-
cnrsionists have come by train loads un-
Ill the grounds fairly swarm with the
sons of New York. In the building,
which is one OF the most beautiful and
imposing of the State structures at the
Exposition, the welcoming address was
made by Chsuncey Depew, who spoke
in his kappiest vein. Governor Flower,
who received it, dedicated its services
to the people. The Governor was fol-
lowed by Director Benz. Davis, who
welcomed the sons and daughters OF
New York to the Fair. Tonight there
was a grand display Of fireworks.
Standing room was at a premium to-
day In the great hall Of Columbus In the
art palace on the Lake front. The oc-
casion was the initial session OF tbs Ca
thollc Congress, the first national gath
ering OF the laymen OF that faith since
the appointment of papal delegate TO
the United States. Interest was on tiD
toe as the audience and delegates num-
bering far up in the thousands crowded
in, filing nearly every inch OF space.
Sensational developments regarding the
school question and the alleged opposi-
ton to Delegate SatollPs mission were
eagerly awaited, and little attention
was given to the papal yellow mingllng
over the stage with the stars and stripes
or to the bronze busts OF Cardinals
Newman and Manning on either side.
The feeling OF suppressed excitement
was particularly noticeable when In the
preliminary address Archbishop
Feehan, who Is warm personal friend
of Archbishop Corrigan, gave warning
against the utteraDce OF a word In the
congress TO wound or offend the
Catholic conscience, as he put IL.
A similar manifestation was noticeable
when Cardinal Gibbons, whose friend
ship for Archbishop Ireland Is widely
known, put forth a solemn caution 10
the delegates to avoid personalities
and be restrained by charity.
1t was brilliant scene when Cardl-
nal Gibbons, attire1 Ia his scarlet robes,
entered with Secretary Onahan aud fol-
lowed Archbishops Feehsn OF Chicago,
and Ryan Of Philadelphia, In full pur-
pie. Just back Of them in plain civilian
attire was Archbishop Ireland, his
strong features easily noticeable In
group OF other distinguished prelates,
each OF whom, however, except him.
wore some mark OF ecclesiastical dig
pity. After addresses OF welcome by
Archbishop Feehan, President Bonney,
OF the worlds congress and auxiliary,
and Hon. Thos. B. Bryan, who was the
special envoy Of the United States gov
ernment and Worlds fair TO Pope Leo
fn behalf OF the exposition, Cardinal
Gibbons made the opening address TO
the congress.
A message from Pope Leo was read
by Cardinal Gibbons, giving his blessing
TO the Congress and praying the Al
mighty TO assist and enrich with the
treasure OF his choicest gifts ito delio-
erstions and conclusions. A commu-
nication was also read from the Papal
delegate, Archbishop Satolli, stating
that pressing business prevented him
from being present on the opening day
OF the Congress. 1t is understood that
he will be in attendance tomorrow.
significance vas attached
by many to the choice OF a temporary
chairman. The selection, as expected,
fell upon Judge Morgan j. O'Brien, OF
the New York State Supreme Court.
delegate from Archbishop Corrigan's
territory. Addresses on special topics
chiefly occupied the remainder OF the
day.
CHICAGO, September 4.-Paid attend
800 n, ,ba Eair TO-DAY was lfI. s54.