The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1893-06-16
Special to the REcoRn.rN1oN.

special TO the RECORD-UNION.
CHICAGO, June 15.-To-day was big
day at Jackson Park. First and foremost.
1t was German day; then it was Indiana
day; and last but not least, it was Ar
kansas day.
The melodious chimes of the bells RANG
out glad welcome to the incoming hosts
OF music-lOving and patriotic German
citizens of America. Never did the
White palaces look more beautiful, and
never did they entertain a more Joyous,
pleasure-loving crowd. Teutons from far
and near were present in thousands, and
by ~ O'Clock it was estimated that I0O,OO
had passed through the turnstiles.
The day was bright and clear and a
fresh breeze was blowing from the lake,
tempering the suns rays. Bands OF
musicians were scattered in every direc-
ton, filing the air with tuneful melodies
and the place was like very paradise.
The days celebration was started by
an immense parade downtown and them
march to the fair grounds. 1t was g
O'Clock in the afternoon before the head
of the parade reached the grounds, and
the crowds proceeded at once to the Ger
man Government buildings, where
speeches made by representatives of the
German Government were replied to by
German Americans, and the elaborate
programme of music carried out. Baron
Won Holleben, German AMBASSADOR at
Washington. responded to the greetings
OF the COMMUNICATIONS.
The address of the day was delivered
by Hon. Carl Schurz of New York.
Over at the Indiana building the Hoos-
1ers were present by the thousands. The
dedicatory services began early. The
building was beautifully decorated with
palms, foliage and cut flowers. Elk
President Harrison arrived Just before
the exercises began, and was greeted
with generous applause.
After prayer Executive Commissioner
Haven delivered the keys to President
Studebaker OF the Indiana Board of Man
ayers, who in turn presented them to
Governor Claude Matthews, who received
them and consigned the building 20 the
use of the people Of Indiana.
At the conclusion Of Governor Mat
thews' speech the crowd called for ex-
President Harrison. He began by com
pIimenting the people Of Indiana on the
accomplishments in the preparation Of
the "Hoosier" exhibit. He said it would
be lasting pleasure to him to think that
while he was the country's Chief Execu-
tive the fair was made possibility. He
said he wanted to see the exposition sue
cessful, and the people from ocean to
ocean should lend their presence and
make the fair as successful pecuniarily as
it is educationally.
At the Arkansas Planters Home. Gov
ernor Fishback Of that State, who arrived
this morning with his staff, received the
building from President Mitchell of the
State Commission and dedicated it to the
use Of the people Of Arkansas and their
friends.
Nearly quarter of a million people
passed through the turnstiles, and more
than halt of them took hand in celebrat-
ing German Day"
w. X. Alderman, Auditor of the
Worlds Fair, and Fred Peck. Chairman
of the Finance Committee, have issued
statement saying the total expenses for
May were less than 10000, and the total
receipts were S720,O00, the exposition be-
ing open twenty-seven days. The ex-
penses were heavier than they will be in
June, and are being reduced daily. The
average revenue from admissions and
collections this month exceed S55, 900 per
day.
SUNDAY CLOSING.
CHICAGO, June l5.-The United States
Court Of Appeals was taxed to its full ca
pacity this morning by the crowd who
were present to hear arguments in the
Worlds Fair Sunday-closing case. Chief
Justice Fuller of the United States Su-
preme Court presided. There were many
ladies and clergymen present. Commits
sioner st. Clair of West Virginia opened
the argument for the Worlds Fair. He
was followed by Judge Hand on behalf
of the Government.
When court adjourned at o'clock this
afternoon arguments We're still being
made