The morning call., 1893-07-21
Queen Margherita's Birthday Cele-
brated at the Woman Build
ing-William 1ay Come.
Special to THE MORNING CALL

by boats to the fair and marched through
the grounds to the Swedish building. where
they were reviewed by the Royal Commits
sioners. After the parade grand concert
was held in Festival Hall. Among the
artists were C. F. Lundquist of the Royal
Opera. Stockholm, and Nine. Osterberg
famous Swedish soprano, brought from
Sweden especially for this day.
They were assisted by the Swedish sing
ing societies aud the Theodore Thomas
Orchestra of $40 pieces.
This evening there was mass-meeting
which a number of addresses were made.
after which there was an elaborate dis
play of fireworks.
College Fraternity day was also cele-
brated by several thousand enthusiastic
students. who made their presence felt
with college yels and songs.
The republic of Colon bia also dedicated
its building to-day, the eighty-third ami
versary of the republics independence.
The Illinois Worlds Fair Board is max
ing arrangements for q series of free ex-
cursions for the foreign Commissioners
throughout The State.
Most of the roads running through the
State have expressed willingness to enter
into the arrangement. The first excursion
will probably run next week to Cairo.
stopping at some Of the larger points. Five
others will be made in August
The birthday of Queen Margherita Of
Italy was celebrated in the Woman's S
building at the Worlds Fair to-day with
addresses and the reading of an ode to her
Majesty. followed by reception to the
national and foreign Commissioners.
At meeting of the National 0mmis-
sion to-day the Local Directory resolution
closing the fair Sundays was tabled be-
cause it ign nored the National Commission.
4 Pittsburg firm handed in a communica-
tion stating that it had exhibits worth
S100. 900 adjacent to the' oil-storage house,
where 5000 barrels Of oil were kept. Ow-
ing to this fact the firm has been unable
70 obtain any insurance, except at extra
high rates. Unless the oil Is removed the
firm threatens to hold the United States
Government responsible for Its losses if a
fire occurs. The communication was re-
ferred to the proper committee.
The third fight of pigeons in the homing
contest took place this morning, seven OF
the birds heading for Detroit. Mich, while
the others commenced a long flight to
Lynn, Mass.
To the numerous congresses on educa-
tional subjects was added to-day con-
gress of stenographers.
New YORK. July 20. = The German
Worlds Fair Commissioner. Wermuth,
who left for Europe to-day, was seen be-
fore he boarded the steamer. He spoke
guardedly about the probability of the
Emperor's coming. There was certainly a
probability that he might decide TO come
during the fair, but the Commissioner
could say nothing definitely. If it were in
his power to persuade the Emperor to
visit Chicago he would do so.
California pioneers at present in Chicago
are arranging for grand reunion and re-
ception to pioneers from all over the coun-
try. 1t is to be held in tho California la
building at a date sufficiently distant to
permit communication with pioneers re-
siding in distant places. Next Saturday
morning the pioneers will confer with the
officers of the California Commission upon
the advisability of holding q meeting. It
is proposed that at least one day be spe-
cially given to celebrating pioneer times.
c. F. Moore. an old California pioneer,
low resident in Chile, has sent a large
cake of compressed dried peaches. wonder
fully decorated with kind Of filigree
work made of fine strips of the same fruit
He claims for this method superior quality.
better preservation, cleanliness and con-
venience of form. The cake has been
placed on exhibition, and is attracting
oF
ing fruits is much in vogue in Chile. The
cake is sliced and the fruit eaten raw, or
it may be cooked.
About the same numbers of inquiries in
regard to the Midwinter Fair were made
today as yesterday. Secretary Judkins
has asked all parties to call again In a
week. when, it Is hoped, full information
will be at hand.
A fine shipment of apricots was received
to-day from Ventura County.
More trouble has been caused at the
Worlds Fair by customs officials, who
have made themselves obnoxious to
foreign exhibitors in their efforts to locate
those who have been selling goods held in
bond in violation of treasury regulations.
All goods in the Russian section were
CUVeIcu up tLfS anu Will De kept
so until satisfaction mas been given for the
alleged insults offered one Of the principal
exhibitors by customs officer to-day
The exhibitor says the officer charged
him with selling goods in bond for imme-
diate delivery, and demanded the key of
his showcases. The Russian protested
that he was on Russian soil and under the
Russian flag, but the officer threatened him
with arrest and the Russian yielded to
force. He laid the matter before the
Russian Imperial Commissioner and the
exhibitors in the Russian section closed
their display until the matter is settled.
They complain that they are continually
subjected to insult and Misrepresentation
by incompetent men employed as Customs
Inspectors.
The total admissions to-day were 1854, 1S9,
of which 126, 3S7 paid.
SHODT RpESCEC OP Fiji FADE