The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1893-08-09

CHICAGO. Aug. 5.-The board Of lady
managers INDUCED in another decidedly
unpleasant wrangle today. 1t lasted
about two hours and during that time
many unpleasant and disagreeable things
were said, tears were shed and many Of
the ladies gave vent TO their feelings
by kissing and uttering strange noises.
Mrs. Ball of Delaware, secretary of the
committee on awards, read long COM
plant of Mrs. Meredith, chairman Of the
committee. She frequently referred to
Mrs. Meredith as the arrogant chair
man of the committee and said when
she could not attend she sent her sister
to act as overseer. when the sister had
no right 10 a seat in the committee. At
frequent intervals the women expressed
their surprise loudly. But the sensation
came last when Mrs. Ball said: And
now in conclusion 1 desire TO say that
Mrs. Meredith is an arrogant, malicious,
ungenerOus. vindictive woman
Before she had finished these explosives
half the women in the house were on
their feet many shrieking wildly. 9th
ers Kissed and stamped their feet and
some wrung their hands in despair. Mrs.
Palmer used her gavel vigorously and
called in vain for order. but the ex-
cited females paid no heed to her.
Take that back. take that back, take
that back shrieked one large woman.
Put her out" screamed another, and
so the pandemonium continued.
During all the uproar Mrs. Ball, who
is a pretty black-eyed little woman,
stood perfectly calm and smiled sweetly
on the turbulent women who surrounded
her. When at length order was restored
Mrs Ball repeated the sentence. the
uprOar was renewed and continued for
some time
Mrs. Ball then took her seat and in an
instant Mrs. Meredith was on the floor.
SO far as any difference that exists be-
tween Mrs. Ball and myself is con-
cerned," she began in a tremulous voice
I'VE can settle it ourselves. But when
she says / sent my sister to preside over
the committee she tells that which is
absolutely false" Here the speaker broke
down and began to sob Historically.
Then there came another scene Of wild
confusion. Everybody wanted to talk a
once. Motions were made by the dozen,
but nothing was done until Mrs. Pal
mer, who WAS pale with excitement, sue
ceeded in restoring the meeting to order.
Mrs. Ball got the floor again and said
she would retract the word malicious"
There was loud applause. Some one
moved that the entire proceedings be ex-
plunged from the records and that the
matter be laid on the table. The motion
prevailed and the meeting adjourned.
Last Nights illumination
Wooded island was illuminated for the
second time tonight Lights bordered
the winding paths which intersect the
islands in every direction and the whole
area was aglOw with the soft CLEAN Of
Chinese lanterns and multi-colored lights.
The old oak trees were covered with
lanterns and at given signal cOlOred
fires were lighted or the shores of the
lagOons, converting the scene into
garden Of dazzling light and beauty.
Twinkling lamps were arranged along
the irregular shores and across the
bridges. Several pavilions festooned
with lanterns marked the spots where
vocal or instrumental music was given
The Japanese, whose temple and COM
mission house adorn the island, con-
tributed their share to the gorgeous
spectacle and assisted in the iIlumina-
ton.
Gilmore's band has been engaged by
the fair management and will begin
series Of concerts next Monday.
Thursday. Aug. TO- Will be wheelmen's
night at the fair. On that evening there
will be a grand lantern parade by the
Chicago cycling clubs and a great many
out of town wheelmen, who have been
invited TO participate and an appropriate
fireworks display on the lake front
The celebration Of Pythian day at the
exposition will occur Aug. g.
A Tribute to the Fair.
Paul Du Cahillau, the renowned ex-
plorer and author, who has been sys-
tematically visiting the fair said to-
day: II am astonished at the fair, at
its greatness. its beauty, its grandeur.
it's magnifcence. In 1876, 1 came from
the land Of the midnight sun TO see the
centennial exposition at Philadelphia.
Had l been at the end Of the world I
would have Travelled the distance 10 see
this Chicago fair. / have seen all the
worlds fairs and not one Of them, nor
all combined. may be compared to this
] think it is the duty of every American
citizen to see this fair / do not think
its like will ever be produced again, and
a feeling Of sadness comes over me when
! realize that in a few months this
splendid creation OF art, this type Of the
last, best and highest product of mans
intelligence, shall have passed away. II
the people could feel as / do about this
fair they would come by hundreds of
thousands in spite Of hard time and all
other obstacles to gaze while they may
on this masterpiece OF mans achieve
ment."
The gates of the White City will be
open tomorrow. that is some Of them.
and so will some OF the buildings but
by far the larger number will be closed