The morning call., 1893-05-11
MUST BUY FRUIT.
That Is the Rule in the
White City.
GIVING INJURIES BUSINESS.
A Foolish Rule That Exhibitors Will
Laugh At and Proceed to
Ignore.
Special TO THE MORNING CALL.

CHICAGO, May 10.-To-day the weather
was glorious, the warmth being almost
that of midsummer, and great crowds
thronged the Worlds Fair grounds. The
dedication of Vermont's building was one
of the features Of the day, and the Green
Mountain boys were out in great numbers,
the delegation which came from Vermont
being headed by Governor Fuller and his
staff. The exercises were simple but beau
tifu
Another interesting event was the dedi-
cation of the Irish village in Midway
Plaisance, which has been erected under
the patronage Of Lord aud Lady Aber-
deem. both of whom were present to-day
to extend a hearty welcome to all visitors.
The programme, musical and otherwise.
was OF an informal character, but was very
charming.
In official circles the Theodore Thomas
incident still occupies attention. The
mem Jers Of the investigating committee
of the national commission, however. re-
fuse fatty 10 talk about what they have
done so far, and say that nothing can be
given out until they have sifted the evil
dence and prepared their report.
The manufacturers of. the pianos on
exhibition to-day entered 4 formal protest
against the use OF n0n-exhibitors' instru-
ments en- the grounds.
There began in the livestock department
tc-1ay a novel competition. Seventy five
cows, representing the finest breeds in the
country, began six months competitive
test OF milk and butter producing abilities
of the Guernsey, jersey and shOrthoTn
stock. Experts will watch them daily.
The chiefs in charge of the horticultural
department have promulgated a rule
which has created not little merriment
and some discomfort among the fruit men.
This is to the effect that none of the ex-
hIbitors are to give visitors any fruit from
their exhibits. The chiefs based their
action upon the fact that concession had
been sold TO certain parties to sell fruit on
the grounds, and if the exhibitors gave
away fruits this would injure the business
of the eoncessionaire. The fruit-grOwers,
nevertheless, will continue to give away
fruit as they please, holding that 'the
proof of the pudding is in the eating" and
wanting visitors to learn for themselves
the excellence of their goods.
To set at RET all doubts and mis-
presentations in regard to the cost OF
viewing the Worlds Fair and its various
side attractions Direetor-General Davis
submitted a report 20 the National Com.
mission, showing what buildings and de-
partments at jackson Park the entrance
fee Of 90 cents entities the visitor to see
and at what places extra charge is made
together with the amount OF such charge,
| a fee Of 80 cents is charged for admission
| to the Worlds Columbian Exposition
Grounds, including Midway Plaisance
! This fee covers. also, admission to all the
| buildings of the Worlds Columbian Ex-
| position, including all the special exhibi.
tion baidings allied with the several great
departments. the floors, gallery and dome
of the administration building: the Mnnas.
terry Of La Rabida, containing all the most
valuable and authentic relies Of Columbus
now ex.ant; the Woman's building and the
United States Government building, the
battle-ship. and all the State build ngs and
| pavil!ons Of foreign nations.
A list is also submitted of the special
entertainments and outside exhibits on
Midway Plaisance to see which the visitor
must pay from 10 cents to 80 cents in each
| case These include the street In Cairo
with 4 band of EgyptiRns; the Irish vii
lage. the Esquimaux village. panoramas
and other such special exhibits as are made
under concessions to private companies
| To take in all these will require an outlay
of lust Sl510