Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-07-17
THE GREAT FAIR.
The Welcome Given the Celebrated
Viking Ship.

cago amid the booming OF cannons,
screams of steam whistles and shouts
of welcome from the thousands that
had gathered TO greet her. The jour
ney of this wonderful boat viii 60
down in history and viii add to the
fame of the brave Norsemen.
Capt. Magnus Andersen's sturdy
crew silenced forever the scoffers who
laughed at the story of Lief Ericson's
impossible trip in the dragon ship.
The day, though hot, was bright
and the gentle breeze which blew only
served to unfurl the hundreds of BAN
ners which had been used in decorat-
ing the ships in the lake.
The great White City commenced
her preparations early in the day to
meet the sturdy Norsemen.
The Norwegian flag was to be seen
everywhere.
The great manufactures building
was resplendant with the flags of
many nations, as were also many 9th
er buildings in the city as well as on
the grounds.
A royal reception was rendered
Capt Magnus Andersen and his gal
liant crew. Mayor Harrison extended
to them the freedom of the city.
Chicago receives daily as her guests
noted people from all parts Of the
world. His Highness Hamid All
Kahn, nawab of Pompur, and party
are now attracting the attention OF
the Worlds Fair visitors.
This week is authors week, and
among those IN attendance are the fol-
lowing; Walter Resent, Geo. Cable,
w. d. Howells, Chas. Dudley Warner,
Mary Langster, May Agnes Sewell
and others of national reputation
Next week will be teachers week, and
large numbers are arriving daily.
The congresses are expected to be
the most interesting that have ever
been held. Distinguished educators
from all parts Of the world will be In
attendance.
The Sunday opening seems to be O
flat failure. II is said that the work
ing men and women would rather
rest on Sunday than to see the show
Whatever it may be, the number Of
paid admissions ON that day is only
about one-fourth as large as on other
days. So close the fair, or charge les:
on Sunday.
Our soldier boys have enjoyed ev
cry hour of their visit. They have
seen the "sights" and one and all are
ready to exclaim, "Rah for ChicagoP
"Our pretty quartette," Misses Su'
sic Martin, Carrie and Lima Carnahar
and Mary O'Connell, are daily visitor
at the Arkansas building, and as they
say, we are having "a lovely time
They, too, will exclaim with the boys
"No place like Chicago"
South Dakota dedicated her build
ing today. Among her guests wer'
Hon. w. r. Cody, "Buffalo Bill" and I
large party of Sioux Indians, the lat
ter were attired in their war toggery
paint, feathers and all.
The terrible fire on last Monda,
cast gloom over tho entire city
Contributions for the benefit of tn
families Of the brave men who perish
ed on that day are being taken up il
all parts of the city. Next Sunday
gate receipts at the exposition will b
donated, and it is expected that full,
$4,000 will be realized for tina
cause.
The board Of lady managers ar
now in session in the woman's build
ing, and visitors are much entertaine'
in the discussions by the women o
the nineteenth century. The board !
composed Of some of the brighteS
women in our land, who are wei
known in literature, science, and phil
osophy as well as in the social world
1t is to be hoped that the railroad
will reduce the rates 80 that one an,
all can visit the great exposition.
The greatest school that ever open
ed is right here on the shores of LAX
Michigan, where the cool breezcs tina
cease not day or night combine wit
the scene Of enchantment at the Whit
City to make life real pleasure I
the thronging multitude.
Among the many guests who a
tended the reception rendered the Nj
Carthys and Iletchers were Professc
and Mrs. j. II. Glotfelter, formerly
Little Rock, Ark, but now Of Atch
son, Kas.
Mr.. r. II. Adair, is the right man
the right place, he is never too wear
to answer questions, and they are pr'
pounded by the hundreds daily. A.
kansas, Arkansas all The time.
4 a.. IL IL.