Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-05-11
7HEQgEENS0EC0 VDON
Begin a Contest of Milk and Butter
Producing Capacity.
THOSE PIANO MANUFACTURERS
And Theodore Thomas Keep the
Worlds Fair Officials in Hot
Water-Testimony Taken-Pre-
pairing for Another Big Elec-
trical Exhibit-The Irish Viii
lage Dedicated.
A..oeiat.d Pres. World. Fair Special.

A.sociated Press Worlds Fair Special
CHICAGO, May 1o.-Vermont's day at
the Worlds Fair grounds was glorl-
Gus one. The dedication OF the Green
Mountain building was the feature OF
the day, and fully 1000 OF her sons as
sembed to participate in the exercises.
The other interesting event OF the
day was the dedication OF Lady Aoer'
deems interesting exhibit THE irish
Village" The opening was timed for
two o'clock, and at that hour all the In
vited guests were present. They were
received by Lord and Lady Aberdeen
and all got hearty welcome. The pro-
gramme was of an informal nature.
Miss l. X. Sullivan, the talented
young harpist, rendered several
selections. two Irish pipers stirred
up memories of the "Owld Land"
and the chorus of Irish girls sang sweet
ly. The Countess OF Aberdeen made a
short address and the party adjourned
to the tea room in the adjoining cottage.
The village will be thrown open to the
public on Friday or Saturday. The
money raised from the exhibit will be
devoted to the worthy object OF devel-
oping the industries of Ireland, and
thereby improving the condition OF the
people.
In official circles the Theodore
Thomas incident is still the principal
topic of conversation. In an interview
this afternoon Chairman Lannon said:
eve have had Mr.. Thomas before
us. His testimony will be thoroughly
analysed and compared with that OF
the Committee of Piano Exhibitors, and
also with the testimony OF his subordi-
mates, and the Judgment OF the Com
mittee will be based on the testimony
alone. There have been stories TO
the effect that members OF the
Committee were prejudiced In favor OF
the piano manufacturers who are exhi-
bitors and against Mr.. Thomas, but
YOU can say for me, and speak for the
committee, that such is not the case
We will give an impartial report TO the
National Commission. As TO what that
body will do, however, cannot predict.
I can say this much, however, that II
would seem unjust to exhibitors who
have spent thousands Of dollars TO make
a ereditable exhibit TO allow the pianos
Of pon-exhibtor 90 be used In the gov
ernmeut exhibition buildings. The
manufacturers having exhibits entered
formal crotest against the use OF nom
exhibitors instruments In the grounds.
To-day's meeting Of the commission
was given up I'd the examination OF one
or two witnesses, and then the question
of Jurisdiction was taken up, there be-
ing conflict between the National
Commission and the LEGAL Council OF
Administration as to who should have
authority in the matter. Fhe Council
of Administration is bending every en-
erey backing Theodore Thom%, and
the prospects are the war is not snded
should the National Commission decide
that Mr.. Thomas has been derelect IN
his duties. The Investigating commit
tee will report early tomorrow, prob
ably Immediately after the calling OF
the roll.
Another grand illumination is being
prepared for Saturday night. 1t is ex-
pected that this will eclipse that Of last
Monday night as several OF the foun-
tains which were then in an incomplete
condition will be ready for illumination,
creating a magnificent effect.
The Duke of Veragua paid visit to
NJ. V. Dunhams stock farm, at Wayne,
to-day. The Duke, who is lover OF
thoroughbred and fine stock, enjoyed
the visit Immensely.
There began to-day In the live stock
department most novel competition.
Seventy-fve cows, representing the
''cream" Of cowdom in the United
States began six months competitive
test of milk and butter producing ablli-
ties OF the Gurnsey, Jersey and Short
Horn stock. Each COW was weighed
to-day and everything each cow eats
will be charged up TO her TIL October
27th, when the footings OF how much
milk and butter each has produced will
be made and the balance struck. The
cows and their attendants will be
watched by corps Of experts, repre-
senting the agricultural institutions Of
tho country.