The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-05-06
WILL NOT OPEN SUNDAY
LATEST DECISION REGARDTNG THE
COLUMBTAN EXPOSITION.
The Order Prohibiting Professions Re
cinded-Extortfonato Restaurant
Prices Forbidden.

WORLDS FAIR GROUNDS, CHTCA-
GO. May 5.-Sunday opening Of the
Worlds Fair received a serious setback
this morning. In the National Commis-
sion the judiciary committee reported
unanimously against the Eiboreck reso-
luton. providing for the Sunday opening
Of the gates.
The cold weather had a depressing ef-
feet on the members Of the commission.
and II was l2:39 o'clock before d quorum
was obtained and the routine business
proceeded with
Mr.. Hundley, Of Alabama, introduced a
resolution that when tie commission adj
jOurn IL be 20 meet on July LIST. This was
adopted. Then the Sunday opening ques-
tion was closed up by Commissioner
Massey. Chairman 81. Clair OF the ju-
dietary committee read the report, which
stated that there was a standing rule
in force providing for the closing Of the
Exposition on the first day Of the week,
and the committee reported unanimously
against the adoption OF the Eiboreck reso-
luton, unless the rule was modified by
competent authority. a long debate fol-
lowed
Just before the vote vas taken three
kilograms 10 President Palmer from Gin
cinnau we're read, asking the commission
to enjoin Sunday closing. The messages
were from the Young Mems Christian
Association. the Christian Endeavor So
ciety and another society or that city
The report was then adopted and sun
day closing is a fixed fact. unless some
action is taken at the next meeting OF
the commission i'm July.
Aftar tho pa ecgwa of a resolution
auestng the various committees 20 spend
tomorrow examining the exhibits and
listening to the complaint OF exhibitors IN
the different departments. the commission
adjourned until Monday next at Z
o'clock.
The restaurants on the grounds which
have been charging extortionate prices
for some time were severely sat upon
this morning by the council OF admins
tration. The council adopted a resolution
recurring restaurants 10 provide bills OF
fare. and TO fix charges at reasonable
rates. Notice is given restaurant keep
ers that proven eXtOrtion viii result IN
summary measures against the Offenders.
Frances fine art exhibit at the EXposi-
tiOn which is admitted 10 be the best ever
made by that country outside Of Paris,
was opened to the public this afternoon.
The walls Of the twelve salons I'm the
fine arts building allotted to France are
adorned with 300 oil paintings, $50 water
colors and pastels, l1D engraYngs ana
etchings. besides innumerabie medaiiions'
etc, while l6O pieces Of French statuary
will be seen IN the main court, when the
English commissioner is ready 10 arrange
the grouping with Roger Ballu, the
French commissiOner-gener Of fine arts.
The concensus Of opinion among critics,
artists and visitors generally Is that the
French exhibit is the gem OF the whole
collection.
Before adtourning sine die this after
room the Boa,l of Lady Managers put
itself on record I'm favor Of an open Sun
day bs an almost unanimous vote.
At the opening Of the session this
morning Miss Cunningham, Of South
Carolina, arose and addressed the board
She said that at yesterdays session Mrs
John a. Logan had, without warrant
assailed her reputation as a member OF
the board and impugned her motives. She
stamped her foot and exclaimed that she
did not propose TO permit the structures
made by Mrs. Logan TO 80 unheeded
Miss Cunnnghams remarks created some
confusion, which was not allayed until
Mrs Logan arose and disclaimed any
purpose TO offend the representative from
South Carolina The proceedings OF the
day We're devoted chiefly 10 hearing de-
layed reports of committees and the
transaction Of unfinished business OF
minor importance.
Mrs Cantrll, Of Kentucky, chairman
of the national flower committee. was the
last member TO present report before
adjournment. She embodied her resigna-
tion from the executive committee In her
report. alleging discourteous treatment
from its members.
Those who were afraid that Chief Burn
hams Guards would raise row If at
tempts were made 10 parade through the
Fairgrounds were relieved yesterday
when President Higginbotham gave it out
that any body OF men, no matter how
large. would be permitted TO march in
side the big fence. provided they had
paid their entrance fee. Consequently the
commercial travellers. who intended 10
hiring one hundred thousand men TO the
1rofr and the Catholic Knights Of Ameri-
ca. together with foreign countries ana
the various States. can proceed with their
celebrations