The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-07-12
OLD oLosY AND THE BELL.
Two Priceless Revolutionary Treas
ures Joined at the Worlds Fair.

Wog1p-s FAln GBsUSns. caIcAso, yuly
THE old Liberty Bell was to-day eu-
wrapped. amid cheers and song. within the
sacred folds Of the first American flag, the
glorious old Stars and Stripes made by Bet
81 Ross in the historic Philadelphia house.
Although born Of a sudden inspiration, the
patriotic ceremony proved the feature Of the
dav throughout the entire Fair. When the
the sunlight fell on the Pendsyiyania build
ing this morning II kissed a hundred hsgs
The one on the top OF the lofty Independ-
enee belfry spire fioaied proudly above the
whole flag adorned village Of the States
Within the old Liberty bell was embowered
in perfect groito Of palms, ferns and fiow-
ers, while around its ancient sides and rim
was wound q beautiful garland of roses
The handsome fame itself was almost hid
den with flags
Hampton L. Carson delivered the Grafton
lust as a storm broke. and be talked TO the
tops Of umbrellas for an hour. At the end
be was roundly cheered. The ceremonies
took place in front of The administration
building.
THE FLAG AND THE BEL L.
Commissioner woodside proposed that all
70 over TO the Pennsylvania building and
lay the famous old Parl Jones flag on the
Liberty Bell. The suggestion was adopted
and the doors we're closed, and the i'm
promptu services inaugurated with the sing
ing Of " Philadelphia, Ny Beloved" by a
Pittsburgh chorus of four sisters and broth
ers. Grsy-haired little Ms. Stafford then
stepped forward. amid cheers, and wrapped
the old flag, with lis twelve stars, around the
Liberty Bell
The choir struck up The Star Spangled
Banner, and all the spectators joined in the
thrilling chorus. Above, in the rOiunda,
hung the large painting Of Betsy Ross pre-
seHting the flag 10 Washington. Near by
stood one Of the guards Of the day, holding
in his hand the standard flag Of America,
woven from the cocoons OF twenty five
States and used as escort for the old bell on
its trip Of triumph 10 Chicago.
A
Independence Day was ushered in with 8
salute Of 100 guns. The reverberations Of
the cannon had scarcely died away when
the procession Of people 70 Jackson Park be-
gan.
\ prelude to the exercises Of the day con-
sisted Of procession OF the leading partici-
pants from the City Hall to the Adminisira-
ton building. Heading the line was a car
rage occupied 10y Ms. Perry Stafford, Of
Martha's Vinyard, and Two friends, who
held and al interve.s waved that priceless
relic, the original flag under which Paul
Jones sailed with the authority Of Congress.
Inside the gate the procession was received
by the 1900 Exhibitors dawn up in mill
tary order and each bearing an American
flag.
VICE PRESIDENT sTEvENsOSs WELCOME.
Vice President Stevenson appeared, arm in
arm with Director General Davis, and was
given e royal welcome by the 10000 specta-
tors. His address was frequently interrupt
ed by applause, which reached climax dur
lug the singing Of Columbia, the Gem OF
the ocean, which followed.
Mayor Carter Harrison was very dramat-
ic He waved a bunch Of red and white
carnations from the grave of Thomas JefI-
erson, Al his audience, and then, picking up
the magnificent sword worn by Andrew
Jackson, he waved it round MS head, just as
the iirst rain drops began to fall. and shout
Cd above the rOars Of the audience:
Men and women Of America. Let every
American swear at this moment and by this
sword that be stands ready TO draw his
sword IL the defense Of this country"
Forward to the stand, ike the roar Of a
tidal wave, sweeping inland, came the yOic-
es Of tens Of thousands Of resolute men and
the weaker voices Of thousands of the gent
Ter sex: Yes, yes, we swear, we swear
It was during Mayor Harrison's address
that the hour Of noon arrived and Mrs. Stat
ford, with shaking hands, pulled the old flag
TO the top of small flag pole at the same
moment that Mrs. Madge Wagner and Miss
Minnie F. Mickey pressed the button which
started the ringing Of the new Columbian
bell, in the foundry at Troy, y. y. At the
conclusion Of the singing of The Star
Spangled Banner Hampton /. Carson. of
Philadelphia, As introduced as the orator
Of the day.