Evening journal., 1904-05-03
NO NIGHT
At THE FAIR
Floods OF Electric Light Danish
the Darkness.
ExPosITIOEs FIRST REGULAR DAY

State Buildings Of Michigan, Pennsyl.
vsnIa and Ohio Dedicated by OFFICIALS
Of Each Commonwealth With Appro-
pirate Ceremonies.
ST. Louis, May s.-when the FIRST
regular day OF the Louisiana Purchase
exposition had drawn TO a close a food
OF light from thousands Of electric
bulbs that line the tops of the main
buildings illuminated the grounds so
that day almost continued. Thronge
OF visitors began pouring into the
grounds early in the evening IN antlci-
patton Of the illumination feature. Mu
sic Of bands and falling waters lent
attraction to evening visitors. The
plaza became the central point OF in
terest, as the main exhibition buildings
close at dark. The illuminated grounds
are open. however. until IL o'clock, so
that visitors may enjoy the pike" the
waters and the music. White lights
will be used in the illumination for sew
eral nights. and then 10000 colored
electric bulbs will be used. It has not
been decided which color will be used.
Last evening President Mrs. Daniel
Manning or the women managers and
the members Of the board assisted at q
reception given by Governor Peabody
Of Colorado 70 officers OF the expedi-
ton. The intramural railroad has
started running with a limited mum
Der Of cars.
An inviting exhibit is the Palace Of
Horticulture, where there are 5000
plates OF apples. pears, oranges and
other fruits, embracing every known
variety OF fruit raised IN America.
An autographic picture OF Mrs. Theo-
dore Roosevelt surrounded by photo
graphs Of more than nifty society wo-
men Of ST. Louis and Missouri will
decorate the walls Of the tearoom OF
the board Of women managers. The
photographs. framed in black wood
and bearing the names Of the owners,
have been placed in position with the
exception OF that Of Mrs. Roosevelt,
which will soon be placed.
A Birth at the Fair.
Soon after the arrival Of fifty Paw
nee and Wichita Indians from Okla
homa a daughter was born to the wife
Of Burgess Hunt, interpreter for the
Wichitas, and It has been christened
Louisiana
Oncial announcement Of the total
number OF persons who attended the
opening OF the exposition on Saturday
Will not be made known until the count
has been verified beyond question, ac
cording to President Francis.
The first Of the exercises Of the open
ing week Of the worlds fair was III,
dedication Of the state buildings Of
Michigan. Pennsylvania and Ohio.
Nlichigans building was the first on'
dedicated. It stands on the brow o
the plateau Of states adjoining th'
United States Fisheries building. Gov
ernor A. n. Bliss presided at the cere
monies.
The dedication OF Pennsylvania's
building came next. the exercises be
ginning at noon Pennsylvania build.
ing Is one OF the largest state struc-
/ lures on the grounds. IL is located
near the southern boundary Of the
plateau Of states, and rs broad ter
races command full view Of the en-.
tire section devoted to states. Lieu
tenant Governor W. F. Brown presid
ed over the exercises.
Ohio's building completed the days
dedication ceremonies. The structure
is located on the eastern boundary OF
the plateau Of states Broad plazzas
and stately columns give to the build
ing an inviting appearance OF ease and
comfort. and the mammoth surmount'
ing dome marks Il with dignity. Gov
ernor Myron T. Herrick presided at
the ceremonies.