The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-06-23
CROWDS AT THE WHITE CITY
Yesterday at the Big Fair One of the
Banner Days in Point of Attendance.
Two Excursion Trains from Indiana Run Into
the Terminal Siation-Summsr Hotels Fill
ing Up-0yation to Governor Mckinley.

CHICAGO, June 22.-Newport. nor Baden.
nor Brighton Beach, nor any other famous
summer resort ever was more delightfully."-
pleasant than the white City" in Jack
son Park to-day. There was not cloud in
the sky, the air was cool and invigorating.
o brscing wind blew from Lake Michigan.
and never was the worlds far more like a
paradise than 1t was to-day. The visitors
rolled in at the gates like q great stream
and scattered out over the grounds until
they looked like q sea of human heads.
The superintendent of admissions tonight
gave it out as . conservative estimate that
the total admissions for to-day would run
above the 10000 mark. The total atten-
dance for yesterday was 49,, 36s.
Two excursion trains on the Pennsyl-
vania system were run into the big termi-
nal station, depositing between eight hum
dred and one thousand people at the park.
Besides this number many of the excur-
sionists left the train before the grounds
had been reached and were transferred to
hotels. One of the trains came from Lo-
Ransport and the other started at Fort
Wayne. Both picked up passengers at in.
termediate points. While several excur-
sion trains have been run into the termi-
nal station, those of to-day practically
mark the beginning of the excursion sea-
son, and IL is confidently expected that
during tho summer people from all parts Of
the country anxious to visit the fair will
be given the benefit of reduced rates. and
can come direct to jackson Park without
suffering the Inconvenience OF transfer at
Chicago. The steady increase of strangers
at the fair is becoming more noticeable
each day. and the daily attendance IS
growing at q rate that con vinces the expo
sition officials that the enterprise Is
destined to be q financial success The
total attendance of yesterday was equal
~l.aN - 4. Il g q f.,-
and it Is believed that the total for this
week will be "a great as the total for the
month of May. All the big summer hotels
bulls especially for the worlds fair Wis.,
itors In the vicinity of the grounds are
Ohlo's worlds fair home was the scene
of adelightfully informal reception to-day.
which was concluded with an ovation
to Governor William Mckinley. No
cards were issued for the event. The Gov
ernor came to Chicago, unattended by his
staff. to sec the fair. He was prevailed
upon, last evening by the worlds fair
board to receive informally for the benefit
of Ohiosns now at tho far. This he con-
sented to do. and at O'Clock this after
noon he appeared at the State building. ac-
companied by Daniel J. Ryan. executive
worlds fair commissioner, and w. T..
Seton, of the State board. The Governor
was met at tho door by ex-Congressman c.
NJ. Anderson, of GreenvIlle, o., and es-
corted into tho reception room, where ne
met the other mem bers of the board and the
lady managers of the State. The Governor.
escorted by Mr. Anderson. then entered
the Cleveland" room, whore he was intro
duced to few prOminent @ itiZens of that
place. and later entered the "Cincinnatp
room, where q number of people WELDON ed
him. The rooms were beautifully deco
rated with palms. cut flowers and many
- AZ H.
position In bower of roses In the recep-
tion room, where the informal event took
place. About one thousand people were
massed in front of the building. and as
many Of these were admitted as the Gov
ernOr could comfortably greet. Shortly
after 3 O'clock the doors were closed and
the crowd outside who had not met the
Governor set up tremendous cheer. After
waiting few minutes. the noise in ereasing
meanwhile. the Governor went upstairs
and out upon the balcony. When the Gov
ernOr appeared in view of the people there
was wild cheer OF greeting. which was
hushed as Mr.. Mckinley raised his hand.
The Governor said:
My Friends Ladies and Gentlemen-I under
took to shake hands with all the people here. but
was just told that there were millions outside.
Spouse to your call TO say how much and the
people OF Ohio appreciate your call. am glad
TO see the people of Ohio here to-day. am glad
to see the people Of the United States and the
people Of the world mingling at this great oh
ieot lesson This is the grandest display that
has ever taken place, and the world will never
see its equal. No suoh magnificent spectacle as
this great fair could take place any city
but this thank you all for this cordial greet
ing.
The Governors words were greeted with
prolonged cheering, which he acknowl.
edged by bowling right and left he
tired from tho balcony. Major Mckinley
then retired to the room set apart for him.
where. after partaklng of light refresh
amt a fr.ro l.A a hall hon h.,
again entered his carriage and went
through the grounds sightseeing. Among
those present were Mayor Smith. of Gin
cinnsti; Captain j. w. Book walter. of
cage. and Lafayette Williams Col. A. G.
Jones' w. G. Anderson, Miss Marion Foster
daughter of Hon. Charles Foster; Mrs.
William HertVen and Mrs. Haywood.
Every person IN the land possessed of
liberal public spirit. OF actuated simply by
curiosity, ought to see the Worlds Column
bian Exposition. 1 think before the season
is over every one who can possibly procure
the means Will visit the phantom city of
the fsir-phsntom-like in its color. phan.
tom-like In the suddenness with which it
has appeared before the eyes of men,
This remark was made by Gen. Horace
Porter. of New York. to-day. General Por-
ter has spent several days at jackson Park
reviewing the buildings and EXHIBITS. In
giving his impressions OF the great exposi-
tion yesterday, he expressed himself as
above quoted. and continued: Il
think it is already generally, &C.
knowledged that the selection of
Chicago as the place for the
| fair was eminently wise. Not
| only ia the city we'll suited to the purpose
| on account OF Its great central position and
| easy access by rail. but it had the most ap-
propriate grounds to devote to the pur-
| poses of the fair. Ii has been enabled to
| add q water feature in tie shape of canals
| and lsgoOns. which form one of the most
| attractive features. Besides, the heat of
| summer is not as great as in many other
i of our large Cities When one gazes upon
! this marvellous combination of artistic
beauty ones only regret is that the masters
| OF ancient Greek art could not reappear
| upon earth long enough TO gaze upon this
| entire CITY of art. which has been created
by the master minds of the nineteenth
| century" -
Before the rope-barred entrance to the
picturesque Javanese village in the Mid
way PIa1sance to- day moro than two thou
sand persons Ioitered for an hour listening
| IN tha stRins of a solemn march that ca M