Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-06-17

Gov. Russell of Massachusetts Holds Re-
ception Mt the Expo sition.
WORLDS FAIR GROUNDS. CHICAGO, June H.
Within the severely plain yet dignifed structure
in the State circle. over at the north end Of the
park, known as Hancock House, Coy. Russell
Of Massachusetts, today held reception in
honor of his state and in celebration Of Bunker
Hill day.
The weather was delightful and when at 10:45,
the three carriages conveying the governor and
his party arrived in front OF the Massachusetts
building a great crowd of people was in wait
ing in the street, in the yard and on the broad
piazzas The governor was given a rousing
cheer as his carriage stopped in front Of the
house, which was increased to ovation as
Russell, hat in hand walked quickly up the steps
and along the pavement into the house.
He was quickly followed by the members of
his staff Respondent in their uniforms, and
when all had been passed into the building the
doors were closed for few minutes. The
house beautifully decorated with palms
and potted plants. and many beautiful vines
were twined about the msntels aud the old
fashioned stairways.
After the officials had taken up their posi-
ton in the old parlor on the left front OF the
house the doors were thrown open and the in
vited guests began to enter promptly at IL
o'clock. Assisting Gov. Russell and staff In the
reception were ex-Govs. A. H. Rice and
John d. Long. President Pinkerton of the
| Massachusetts, senate. W. E. Barrett. speaker
of the house, and special committee Of eight
senator's and twenty representatives.
Among the prominent people who called
| shortly after the noon hour were ex-President
Harrison, Vice President Stevenson. Chauncey
NJ Depew and ex-Goy. Markham Of California.
During the reception luncheon was served In
trro of he of the floor CT the
house.
| OPENING THE RUSSIAN SECTION.
| Russia has not been heard from much since
the exposition opened, but today the repre-
| sentatives of the car acted as hosts to severa
| hundred guests who had been invited to attend
! the formal opening of the Russian section il
| manufactures building. The imported pavilion
which fronts on Columbia avenue in the bis
building was designed by Ivan Ropett, the i'm
| perial architect.
1t was delayed. together with the exhibit
| from the car domain. for three weeks in al
/ ice blockade in the Baltic sea. Bishop Nichols
of the Greek Church in Alaska, assisted by fou
| other Russian priests. began the ceremonie
shortly after IL o'clock and invoked the bene
| dictiou of the Almighty on the car and tn
| President of the United States.
| Then the bishop, in sacerdotal robes
! sprinkled the entire section with holy water
defeating the building and contents to tn
glory of the church and Advancement of tn
human race Additional solemnity was givel
the dedicatory exercises by the ringing OF tn
| three great Russian bells.
| Later in the day there was formal reception
of guests by Chamberlain Gloukhovsky. i'm
perial commissioner, and Admiral kosnakoh
commanding the Russian squadron. HI
famous Ivanoff choir sang during the recep
ton.
l. THE FIEEMEN CALLED OUT.
piece of paper and part of an empty sac
were ignited, probably by discarded cigar
under the intramural railroad i'll the rear G
machinery hall this morning, producing a blaz
thirteen inches square or thereabouts.
One Of the Columbian guards. without eve
attempting to put his foot on the burning bi
rushed upon the nearest fire alarm box an
rang for the assistance of the exposition fir
| department. Hose reels. patrol wagons. iii
, engines. hook and ladder trucks and tn
, chemical engine were soon flying past tn
, scattering visitors like q cyclone to the seen
Of the supposed confsgration.
There was a rush of people in the same dir
The guards at the scene OF the fire tried to kee
the crowds back. but were inefficient. and IL
7 people came and went at their will When II
firemen arrived and prepared for business the