The sun., 1893-06-21
THE DAY AT THE BIG FAIR.
IN sPIyE or AFTERNOON SHOWERS
THERE WAS 4 mo CROWN

IHLHh WIN - EIU OhOHN
y-.t VIRGINIA Dedicntes IT'S Bulldog on the
Anniversary OF It's Admission, Into the
yr,on-Ru--in Opens Her Fine Art, Dis
ra,-T,e Big Ferri. wheel VIII
HeGin TO Revoive In the Midway To-day.
CHICAGO June 20. Before noon to- day a. 600
admissions had paid through the Words Fair
ra,es. The sun only appeared through the
clouds at rare intervals and stiff lake breeze
rendered tho Fair grounds the most comfort
all. placo in Chicago After = o'clock tho
crowu became larger, and 1t was believed at
that time that nearly 100000 persons would
be recorded during the day and this evening.
hut m hour later there camo n thunder
storm ami series OF terrific showers that
stopped the stream OF pilgrims from down
town Most OF those WHO wcre on hand re-
NAMED during the evening to enjoy the
illumination and music. but 1t was under the
dsadvantage OF having TO douge the frequent
showers
Thirty years ago to-day West Virginia was
admitted to the Union. The anniversary was
celebrated at the grounds by the dedication OF
tho state building. typical Southern home
stead. which was opened to the public at 4
o'clock this afternoon. The building
was presented to the Governors repre-
sentative by President W. n. Chancellor
of the Board OF Worlds Fair Managers,
and accepted by Gen. J. W. st. Clair. who made
the address OF tho day in behalf OF his state.
rntil last night 1t was expected that Gov. Nc
Corkle and star would take part in the oxer-
cses. Tho Governor had intended to make an
address. but at the last moment he found 1t
impossible to visit Chicago at the pres sent time.
and 50 te.egraphed to the Commission. This
disarranged the plans. but Gen. st. Clair con-
ol tn nj. n Gnyarnor's nd
ball that was to have beon given in tho spa
cous assembly room tonight was postponed.
anc will not be given until tho Governor can
be present
Iussia's section in the Fine Arts building
was opened to-day. The exhibit Of pictures is
not large as those of several other countries,
but its quality is excellent. A great many Of
the canyases are largo. and depict Russian
peasant life. landscape and marine views. and
others treat Of ideal subjects. Ono of the best
works is 10y Rclin. and shows q group OF Cos
OF Poland.
All tho arrangements have becn completed
for the dedication tomorrow afternoon OF tho
biz: Ferris wheel In tho Midway Paisance.
Capt. Il. V. Hunt. President OF the, company,
corn G tSo"sH e. Forrs S Of htsSr Mayor
rfon expects to spens for ,fe city and the
President Higinbotham. james W. Scott. MAJOR
Moses +. handy. and ". A. Vincent. OK, hief
JUSTICE OI tue Ol new bleAlCO Az tn9
conclusion of the last speech MIR, Ferris will
blow % sig nal. aud the big wheel, its thirty-siS
es Mi on oafe
lar trip.
their circuitous voyage via Halifax and the
lakes. They weighed anchor at Montreal to-
egal l 6 Shsni t tthatSaeti% S way senor fcrna%fsz
co;pncrral and official representative Of Cuba
an,i iort9 ttico are arranginG 70 receive the
a S ] and Np" fa rntH whch TA thay M
think thy craft and the captains are
o o Se & csgo as hsnpor snor' Sy will spansh Rs and
Chicago officials and escorted Inside the
hrrakwatSr to the ., ,acfompaniment@ @ of artillery
ths haI, or to Jackson Park. The Council oi
accord ed 10 the ships OF Columbus when they
and reception will be made the occasion for
g a 1t the Fa x to GSs1 Ss tb With at
iHo Nansnaker ana Brown hill. which
Fair closed on sunday. was promptly and
neatly thrown out OF court this morning IN
wns n a s Who
the Phi adeiphia clothing flrm. .came. into
soS Es Ssns % and d on eh to tnes
Walker. representing the Exposition Company.
set up The plea that his client had not been
properly. served with notice OF the bill.
He said that notice had been served on him.
hut hc was not the attorney OF the Exposition
Company. simply its counsel In certain. cases
and hence he thought the notice was INSULT:
Cient. Judge Jenkins agreed with him., and
promptly passed the motion. This will force
tine Sabbatarian Association if 1t cares to still
further press the Wanamaker and Brown suit
to begin over again.
Tho number of paid admissions to-day was
6O.tG1.