The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-07-03
ANACONDA news.
MCHIANANS At OMAHA
Commissioners SutherlinG Gives the
States Building to Exposition.
NOT MANY NATIVES THERE
Governor Smith Not Able to A~ttend-The
Dedicatory Exercises Enjoyed by Wis.,
itors From Many Parts OF he
Country-Speeches Made.

An interesting account of the dedication
of the Montana building at the Omaha
exposition on Montana day is furnished
by the Omaha Bee. which has just reach
ed the city. 1t is as follows:
Yesterday was Montana day at the ex-
position, and the occasion was character
tied by the dedication of the handsome
building erected on the Bluff tract as the
headquarters for all visitors from Mon
tana. 1t was expected by those having
charge OF the arrangements at this end
that there would be a large crowd from
the mountain state. and that the governor
would lead a party. These anticipations
were realized in part only. the Montana
contingent numbering about 30. but those
who came said that the railroad rates had
been made public only a few days before
the time 10 start. and had been made
good for such a short time that people
were backward about taking the long
trip.
The people who came TO represent the
state in the ceremonies made up in enthu-
siasm what they lacked in numbers. and
the occasion was one of the most enjoya-
BILE of the many similar ceremonies which
have taken place on the exposition
grounds
The Montana building stands on the
west side of the Bluff tract near the Iowa
building and the wigwam erected by Pot
tawattamie county. Iowa. IL Is one of the
most homelike appearing buildings in the
entire group of structures erected by the
states participating in the exposition. and
the appearance of the interior fully iusti-
fies the impression gained from a survey
of the outside.
The building is two stories in height,
-
the outside being covered with weather
boarding instead of staff. as is the case
with nearly all OF the other buildings.
The lower floor is divided into numerous
coy rooms. handsomely furnished and
provided with all the requisites for COM
fort. Numerous paintings by Montana art
lists adorn the walls, and magnificent
specimens of the heads of wild animals
which roamed the mountains in the early
days of the state are TO be seen on every
side Tn floors are stained and handsome
rugs abound: comfortable chairs and
couches are in every room. and the entire
place has an air of restful repose which
Is a standing invitation to the weary
sightseer. A suite of rooms on the upper
floor is set aside for the use of Governor
Smith and the Montana commission has
its Office on this floor.
The building is in charge OF President
w. II. Sutherlin of the Montana commits
sion. with a corps of assistants. including
Miss Harriet Southmayd. secretary; Mrs.
Sutherlin. Miss Newberry and Daniel j.
Welch, assistants.
The dedicatory exercises were brief.
President Sutherlin officiating i'm the dou-
bic capacity of representative of the state
of Montana as well as of president af the
Montana exposition commission. He On
nounced that Governor Smith nad been
detained at home by a law SUI III which
he was interested. and proceeded with
che forpau1fsN- - rapuFaErFn- sh. hrnf1dfp.
TO the exposition management. The eNer-
cises took place in the pariors on the
first floor, the arrangement Of The rooms
being such that the entire roc sedings
were audible in all the rooms.
President Sutherlin was the first speak
er and he spoke briefly regarding Mon
ana's interest i'm the exposition. calling
attention to the fact that Montana was
one of the first states to make an appro-
priation for participation In the enter
prise. He review the work of the commits
sion of which he Is president and the
work that has been done TO represent the
resources of the state in a fitting way,
after which he proceeded TO discuss the
resources and extent of the state i'm "A
most convincing manner.
lie disclaimed any intention of making
a speech. but the manner in which he
rolled out cold. hard facts and interesting
points made the audience doubt the ac-
curacy of his disclaimer. In conclusion
Mr.. Sutherlin turned the building over to
President Wattles as Montana's tribute
10 the exposition of the great West.
President Wattles accepted the building
on behalf Of the exposition and made a
short talk about the resources of the state
of Montana. He referred to the extreme
rapidity with which the state had forged
TO the front and 10 the rich Developments
in minerals. The extent and great value
Of the stock interests of the state were
commented on. the president remarking
that the total value of the live stock in
the state is $50. $4,000 With its vast ex-
tent of territory, equal to all of the New
~sylvania. the presid>nt predicted a great
future beyond the comprehension of any
Of this generation Of men.
The experiences Of the party Of pro-
motors which visited Montana i'm the IN
terest of the exposition were reviewed by
President Wattles. who was one of the
party. and he freely gave to Marcus
DAILY of Anaconda the credit for the beau
fiful building then being dedicated, re-
calling the fact that when the legls. ature
hesitated about making an appropriation
Marcus DAILY sent word that he would du-
plicate any appropriation the legislature
might make. In this manner an appropria-
tion Of 50. 600 was made available.
Mr.. Wattles praised the Montana COM
mission for the work II had lone in maxi
ing an exhibit of the resources of the
state and erecting the state building.
paying a compliment to the energy and
efficiency of President Sutherlin. and con-