New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-07-13
GREETINGS TO THE VIKING.
TILE OLD MORSE CRAFT FINISHES IT'S LONG
VOYAGE.

DAYS Observation-Disclosures AND
INCIDENTS AT THE WORLDS
COLUMBIAN EXPOSITION.
Chicago July 12-Even hearty than the
,r.eting accorded week ago 10 the caravcls was
The welcome that went out today TO Captain Magnus
Andersen and his crew OF the Viking ship. When
N. striped sail of the historic boat made n the
likeness OF The Cokstab-Find. which brought Leif
pr,ksou 10 the western world 500 years before the
advent Of COLUMBUS, appeared In tho harbor To-Day
:, WINS amid the booming OF cannon and the shouts
~ a great thrOng Of people packed a0:g the iahc
front on the long stretch from the Art Palace down
IN the Auditorium Hotel. The trip from Racine WAS
one great ovation TO the sturdy Norscmen and their
,storIc craft The Viking was met OF Evanston by
4 big naval procession. The warship Michigan was
=, the head and alongside her the steamer lvanhoc.
On hoard the latter the Royal Norwegian Cohi-
missioner, Ravn; r. b. Andersen, eN-Ninisler 10
Denmark: the members OF the Norwegian "Orld
Fair Committee, and the principal officers OF the
Worlds Fair. Behind these vessels came compile
ment OF graceful yachts, headed by the Zero. ihe
oarship of the yacht clubs of Chicago. On board OF
b.r were Congre ssman !. +. Aldrch, Lawrence Nc
Cars Julius Goldzier Allen G. Durborow and several
promiuent c,i ms. The starboard column of Tie
aeei was led by the United States steamer Bake,
ard following bel came twenty more steam ana san
Yachts. Next in line Was the big steamer City OF
The steamer Cyclone with the Norwegian Old Settlers
society," the steamers Chief Justice Waite and Nebraska
carving the Norwegian singing societies and scand'
navan workiiGmcns associations, and several other
big boats with representatives, Of various organizations
Every vessel In the procession was draped rainbow
fashion, with the flag of Norway and the stars ana
Stripes in the ascc:dancy.
The Viking ship met by the head OF the Meet
on Evanston and was greeted by a thunder of guns
y
Song from the combined singing societies rounded on
the welcome, and was responded 10 Win proau-
side from the queer cannon ON captain Ahoersehs
craft The captain and his crew were then taken
OH board the Ivanhoe. Commissioner Raven Stood IN
the stern TO receive them, and In behalf OF MS
country extended them an earnest welcome. There
was some more speechmaldng and luncheon was theh
served to the NOrsemen In the CABIN A'er tnis
the hearty sailors rOwcd back 10 their SNIP ana
the golden dragons head at the prov began TO plough
its way to Jackson Park The course was INSIDE 'he
brakwacr and closer the shore than the carnvels
sailed At the various suburban residence points
skirt,nr the lake shore, as well at Lincoln Park
and other points within the city limits CROWDS oil
people mostly and children, had assemoe0 ana
they oheered TO the best OF they ability and waved
their ey hnndserehefs as the vist went by. When
the Van Buren-st. pier had been reached hail WIS
made and after the crowd in waiting had yelled
itself hoarse Mayor Harrison. from the deck of the
CITY Of Duluth, babe welcome to the nineteenth cen
fury vikings in the OF the city OF Chicago dwell
Ing upon bravery OF their ancestors ana extend
ing TO them the freedom OF the city. captain An
dersen made brief response accepting Tor his crew the
compliments paid by the Mayor, and expressing the
qualification which they all felt in having reached
The Worlds Fair city. After the speechmalhnG there
was another salute the Michigan. and the journey
ia jackson Park was RESUMED. one hour later ana
the Viking ships long trip was over and she was
nesting close 10 the batteshp Illinois. The recep
ton at the Fair grounds WAS on the SAME general
programme observed upon the arrival of tn" cIraveis
last week Captain Andersen and Ills crew were eS
corted TO the stand in Grand Plaza. where Director
General Davis extended welcome on behalf OF The
Exposition and several other speeches OF congratu
lation delivered.
The arrival Of the procession at the Van Btr"h- L.
pier WAS marked by accident that came wi'hh
an ace of proving the second horror OF the Week
The small pleasure steamer Imperial, which pics
between the pier and Lincoln PARK, was at its doch
having just taken aboard sOme forty or more poop
for a north'oimd Trip Just rs III" lmperhi WAS
about to steam ont the big steamboat Arthur VfI'
which had participated in the lake parade, cam"
RAPIDLY in behind Either 10 signal was gwen 10
slow up Or the engineer mstook his orders, FOR the
big boat crashed full in the little one driving Ii
into the landing for distance oil over thriS iec'
with "A force that made the crunching of the timbers
audible a couple of blocks away The pier al inc
time was crowded with people and their escape was
was caught between the boat and the timbers, ana
III, lower limbs from the hips crushed almost to IL
1elly s<Veral others received Commissions OF the
hands. feet and limbs, but not so serious as 10 pre-
vent their hobbling away 10 the nearest drug s'oes
where they were treated. Heinrich Hanson. Mrs. y.
Natal and VI. Fiedrecksen, all middle aed people,
were thrown into IA. water. and rescued only when
they the point of losing consciousness Inc
accident caused momentary panic among the
thousands OF spectators, and all the police Oh duy
on the viaduct massed on the pier To prevent
crush The Injured man removed to the
County Hospital.
The south Dakota building was dedicated this
morning. Many members of the National Commits
sion. upon invitation of Governor sheldon. arrived at
formally. William f. Cody, escorted by detacli-
ment Of hi, calvary and rough riders was also re-
the building being crowded with invited guests. Music
was furnished by military band from south Dakota.
The building presented to the Governor In a few
words BY Thomas II. Brown. Executive Commissioner
Governor sheldon responded. thanking ihe commits
Soner for the work performed by him and his assist
ants and accepting the building on behalf OF the state
the state. Told of women's work in South Dakota.
The Grafton OF the day delivered by Judge Z. H.
Palmer, OF Sioux Falls, and brief address, BY v" r.
sterling closed the exercises
Promotion, Mr.. diandy. yesterday called for thI
resignation of fifteen OF the men VINO have worked
so faithfully with him to advertise The Fair Those
Gponped were members OF the editorial sah, the
Ptess Clipping Department ana thc catalogue. De-
na,tr,.vt T1e reduction wa. made in accordance
Will The decree OF the Council OF Administration that
all departments must materisiiy reduce @pehces'
The exhibit Of Robert H. Ingcrsoll q Bro, Of New
York which WIS ordered 10 De removed LOui the
grounds by Chief Allison. OF Manufacturers Building
remains in It's allotted space. The hrni are slid 10
haw haen ceiling their goods for immediate delivery
I'm Violation OF Drcctor-GeneIal DAVIS order "a"
firm deny that they have been violating ,Iis Mue'
aud huy,. aDpeucd the 10 the BOdIu vi 'ohUo'
ycs,,,dav,s session OF the Board of Lady Mana
gers was an exciting one. and It was hard al at i's
close tell just what motions ma P r Uu' ~
few Jurors OF awards approved Inc nnhes .,
Mrs. Barry Lake and Mrs. fo9spcs . f. T%ry; o.
Missouri were objected 10 by MISS oouee ~
md Mrs RalnI Trautman OF New York
added her objection 10 the name OF MR., nso in III
fight OF the day was on these .a,"e'' ''' ''''
few others having been adopted.