The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-10-10
EMPIRE STATE DAY.
Large Attendance Of New
Yorkers at Buffalo.
GOVERNOR and OFFICIALS present.
orator Of the Day McKelway Gener-
Ously plauded-Reception and
Luncheon In Honor Of
a. Governor Ode1l.

BUFFALO, N. Y, Oct. 1O.-New
Kork state day at the pan-American
exposition was all that the state com
tnlAsioners had labored SO earnestly to
make 1t. 1t was grand success and
an inspiring manifestation of state
pride. The railroads and trolley lines
brought thousands Of citiZens Of the
Wnpire State and surrounding COM
m6nwealt6s to participate In the cere-
monies, which were marked by n bril-
aiant military display, exercises beft-
ting the dignity Of the occasion. match
less oratory and general enjoyment
of the exposition by every one. Nearly
100000 persons were in attendance.
4 The exposltion's and city's honored
guest, Governor Odell. surrounded by u
galaxy Of brilliant men conspicuous In
The services Of the state and nation,
Was greeted with cheers and applause
throughout the progress Of the days
NstlVities.
y The governor, accompanied by his
ktaff, Daniel N. Lockwood Of the New
Fork state Pan-American commission
Brs and delegation of the governors
kriehds from Newburg, left Mr.. War
fe6s house for the city hall shortly aft
er 10 o'clock. Here the governor was
&st by distinguished body of men
E6Appsed Of state senators, assembly
meE, officials from various cities, Pan
American officials and representative
business men of the city, who acted as
hB honorary escort in the parade to the
Exposition grounds.
a salute Of nineteen guns greeted
The governor when his carriage arriv-
I'd at the Lincoln parkway entrance to
the exposition grounds. The troops
MARCHED down the west side of the
court Of Fountains through an avenue
bf densely packed people to the sta
nium. That classic structure was
provided long before the arrival of the
troops, about 10000 people occupying
Every available foot Of room. A wave
pf applause swept over the vast throng
when Governor Odell entered the
southeast gate ut 1890 and took his
-plqce on the reviewing stand. The
troops made brilliant picture as they
marched into the tribune with flying
rplors and massed in close formation,
facing the governors stand.
After the review Governor Odell was
escorted to the Temple Of Music. That
now historic structure was surrounded
by an immense crowd, and 1t was with
difficulty that a passageway was fore
ed through the throng for the gov
pruor and the other guests. Hon, Dan
lei N. Lockwood presided over the Ger.
GNOnies. Governor Odell was greeted
with great applause at the opening
and closing of his speech.
st. Clair Mckelway Of Brooklyn the
prator of the day, was then introduced.
he was given a generous reception,
md his Grafton was interrupted fire.
puently with enthusiastic applause.
At the conclusion Of the ceremonies
In the Temple of Music reception
and luncheon was given in honor of
Hovernor Odell in the New York state
building. One thousand invited guests
were present.
At 4 o'clock the governor again en-
tered his carriage and was driven to
the stadium, where he witnessed an
exhibition of artillery and cavalry
RRpeuvers by the state troops.
The final event of the day was
aipner ip the New York state building,
gfven by the state commissioners in
honor Of Governor Odell.