Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-10-21
TWAS NEW YORK DAY
Thousands From the Empire State
at the Fair.
EVENTS IN HONOR OF TIE VISITORS.
Parades and Speeches to Mark the
Occasion.
INTER-URBAN COURTES1Es.

tribute to Chicago and the glories of the
white city today. Thousands from Man
haitian Island came to the fair to pay their
homage Of admiration without stint The
formal recognition of Chicago's greatness
ana the achievement within the boundary
Of Jackson Park was rendered by the mum
icipal delegation from the metropolis Of the
new world, at the head of which was Mayor
Gilroy
Fairer skies and more pleasant tempera-
ture could not have been furnished to order
New fork's artistically decorated building
was the point to which the 10000 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 to 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 particularly
around the registers and places where the
Manhattan day badges were being distrib-
uted by thousands
Everybody who asked for a badge said
he or she either lived In New York city
or had lived there. or their parents were
born there.
Several hundred dollars worth of cut
flowers had been purchased for the adorn-
ment of the interior but the visitors seemed
to think they had been scattered through
the building in vases for them to take away.
Behavior of the Visitors.
The nower-snatching movement quickly
became general and by 10 o'clock only the
flowers which are out Of reach remain un-
Iicftn rlad IN
York, however. invaded the private Offices
and after getting badges proceeded to help
themselves to the flowers.
One woman approached the desk Of Mrs.
Ives of the state board and said: IT am
not from New York. but I think am en-
titled to a few flowers"
Mrs. Ives crushed her with a reply:
Madame, you ought to consider the privi-
lege of being allowed IN this building to
See the decorations without despoiling
them
All the 1900 badges which were printed
had been distributed at noon.
The first event on the program of celebra-
ton was the parade of Buffalo Bits wild
west riders and other n embers of his show
through the grounds They were accom-
panied by their band on big stage coach
and attracted a multitude OF people around
the new liberty bell on the terminal plaza
Then came the Cook County Democracy
Marching Club, which paraded down the
ton building to the Illinois dome, where
they disbanded. All wore the same dress
and turned out several hundred strong a.
compliment TO that other democratic
organization known as Tammany Hall
Arrival Of Mayor Gflroy.
Mayor Gilroy and his party were escorted
to the grounds from the Auditorium Hotel
by a committee from Chicago's common
council and Mayor Harrison. They came
In carriages behind the Old Guard Of New
York, lbs strong. in command OF Maj. Sloan.
The marches were reviewed at the New
York building by Gen. Nelson A Miles, US
A; Gen. Wheeler OF the Illinois National
Guard, the chief magistrates Of the two
cities which were united today and the ex-
ecutive Manhattan day committee from
New York
The first regiment Of the Illinois National
Guard and the Chicago Hussars marched
with the New York militiamen. and the
whole parade was witnessed by great null
tftudes of people. who showed their appre-
citation OF New York's tribute by applaud
ing the civic and military delegations The
Old Guard of stalwart representative New
cloth uniforms and white bear skins were
the lions of the hour. Their drum corps.
buglers and brass band added TO the gor-
geousness of the display.
Festival Hall. where the exercises were
held, was elaborately decorated for the oc-
casion and every seat was filled when the
1nnes thirteenth regiment band from New
York opened the program with the over
ture to William Tell"
Leading New Workers Present.
distinguished array of New YorkerS
faced the audience from the platform. They
We're Mayor Gilroy. Gen. Horace Porter.
Chauncey NJ. Depew, Congressman John
r. Fellows. Seth Low. president OF Column
bia College; Archbishop Corrigan. Rev. DIR.
John w. Brown, Joseph /. c. Clarke. Con-
troller Theodore w. Myers. Commissioner
W. 5. Andrews o. s. Cokey and W. N
McDonough. the mayors private secretary,
who were the special committee sent from
New York to make the Manhattan day ar
rangements with the Chicago committees
j. n Breslin and all the officers OF the
New York state board. as well as the Chi
cago municipal officials. headed by Mayor
Harrison and the officers OF the Sons OF
New York Society, OF which ex-Mayos
Cregier is president
The Exercises.
The Columbian chorus, directed by silas
G. Pratt sang the Star Spangled Banner.
the battle hymn OF the republic, and MY
Country. 'Tis OF Thee" the chorus OF pa
triotic melody being enthusiastically ap-
plauded by the magnificent audience.
poem, New York to Chicago" COM
posed by Joseph I. c. Clarke, of New York,
was dramatically recited by Agnes Rooth.
When Gen. Porter arose to address his
IelloW New Workers and the other visitors,
he was greeted most heartily, and he was
often interrupted by applause.
The next orator was Chicago's adopted
son and the favorite speaker OF the en-
pire state. Chauncey NJ. Depew. He was
In a happy frame OF mind and the applause
which accompanied his address at short
intervals showed that he had touched his
audience in the right spot.
Seth Low, president OF Columbia College,
spoke to the audience as fellow citizens OF
New York and Chicago.
Mayor Harrison's words OF welcome were
brim full of good feeling toward and graf
ltude TO the metropolis Of the nation for its
contribution to the red letter DAYS OF the
fair His characteristic hits at New York
in connection with the early history of the
fair and the attitude of the press were
good naturedly received.
The response on behalf OF New York by
Mayor Gilroy was short, but the audience
sympathiZed with all the pleasant things
he said about New York's feeling toward
to the latter's success by their frequent
applause.
Congressman Fellows said he spoke only
on the spur of the moment and the inspira-
ton of the day and the scene before him,
but he nevertheless made eloquent ad-
dress.
Archbishop Corrigan brought the exer-
cises to a close with benediction.
Two car loads of flowers contributed by
the florists of New York city arrived at the
fair this morning and were placed in a
the dome They niled 10000 square feet and
were in excellent condition. Many were
rare flowers and a large number of them
were of a kind NOT in blossom here