The St. Louis Republic., 1904-10-07
Governor Myron T. Herricls
Makes New Claim for the
Buckeye State.
TRIBUTES TO HER GREAT MEN.
Speakers at the Worlds Fair Ex-
ercises Refer to Mckinley,
Hanna and Sherman-Crack
Regiment in Line.

| NOhio IL the mother. and a mighty
mother she is, of the Middle West" said
Governor Myron T. Herrick OF that State
In his address at the Ohio Day exercises
at the Louisiana Purchase Exposition
yesterday afternoon.
The chief executive of the Buckeye
State called attention to the fact that
more than 10000 residents OF the Missis-
sippi Valley are natives Of Ohio OF this
number 10000 are in Indiana, 10000 in
Illinois. 5000 in Iowa, $1,000 in Kansas
and more than 1000 in Missouri
The buckeye was favorite emblem at
the Exposition yesterday in honor OF
Ohio Day. and many thousands OF them
| were distributed among visitors and worn
In honor OF Ohio Day.
| The buckeyes were picked by the chill
dren Of one Of the schol districts of Ohio.
The word Ohio was painted on them in
| gold letters. and to each was attached q
ribbon of the national colors-red. white
| and blue
Several thousand visitors to the Worlds
Fair. including many citizens OF Ohio and
others who are natives Of that State, at
| tended the exercises IN front Of the State
Pavilion. The speakers addressed the au-
dience from the southwest porch OF The
| building, which was draped in flags of the
nation and Of the Exposition. A large
| bouquet Of American beauty roses was OH
| the table.
DOCTOR LUccOCK's INVOCATION.
The invocation was delivered by the
Reverend Doctor Luccock. who is also the
president Of the Ohio society of st. Louis
Doctor Luccock spoke as follows:
| Our fathers God. from out whose hand the
eenturies fan like grains OF sand. We sand
fore thee in this sunlit privilege with grateful
given US in the midst of the years. We bless
Sss ssss for ana a d1 aapRy memories tina. crowd
great Soulmonwealth We honor this day and
blessings Of the Lord God be upon US. Amen,
William F: Burdell, the President of ths
Ohio Commission. who presided at the ex-
| ercises. delivered the address of welcome.
He complimented the Exposition authori-
| ties upon the splendid success OF their
efforts to provide universal Exposition.
the people Of Ohio upon what they con-
slider the eighth wonder of the world.
He spoke of the men Of OHIO.
state" saia Mr.. Burdell, " .4s 's warm Tnlp with
| the hand OF that beloved and gentle Nc
kinley; of that masterful, yet humane.
Napoleon Of modern politicrHanna; OF
that wise pilot OF our blackest night OF
financial stress, John Sherman" He also
referred to John Hay and Secretary Of
President Francis hunorously stated
that as the Government at Washington
has not been able to run for a good many
years without Ohio. SO the Louisiana Pur-
chase Exposition would not be a success
without the participation Of Ohio.
He paid a feeling tribute to Senator
Hanna President Francis declared that
Governor Herrick and all Of his. fellow
Worlds Fair by their presence with these
Of other sections served to bind closer
together the mutual ties OF the people OF
parts Of the Union. He prophesied that
the expositions in the future would be
along special lines rather than so COM
prehensive as the present one.
| GOVERNOR HERRICK RESPONDS.
Governor Herrick received a perfect
| ovation when he arose to speak, and he
was frequently interrupted by applause.
He said. in part:
-, We .,, are assembled m M to add our testimony to
ssprsss our approcation and dsvotion aoa tn tho he
great event It is intended to sisnalizs; and to
pay pay, tribute IL s to the genius enersy and superb
have MADE @ this the creates. Of all expositions
such Ia a'nasinE aa omsns Of the tripmphs q peace
ancient cSisaton Of the East is here in ,ouns
with the modern life Of the West Strange peo-
p.s from strange lands ningle and view each
| tual benefit.
Mckinley designated these exposi.ions as
men .; ST. Lou. have iaid this "niie atohe'. g
1as S o ysu ens
felieitations ai ,9 upon h this splendid realization
few Is stss besas e9y fSr our country and
y s0s Fsa,a1n sss
IN TYY1nn ~ ht~t, ina rQr
GS9dnsss has has peRSsea in & ~ or fail to
vested all matter? Here one sees them, put
sure e ssSs L o dyse '.
% such "a an illus illustration Of human progress as We
have t here is IT., a. demonssration = 70 celebrate
esiysa and that event, the ~ LouIsiana Purchase
| a great Democrat. 1t was men like him, whose
Vision that IN ss. St ssmS 6
thus laid the firm foundation for this Rspub.
when one looks into the future. and extends
The e Of IN. Rassa century ist Soard W q, his
pear At the two-hlndredth anniversary of the
the center Of the Republic, and II will be the
center Of civilization whence mechanics: tnven-
countless years.
oHIos PARTICIPATION.
| Referring to ohios participation in the
| Worlds Fair. Governor Herriek said:
| Ohio has not the honor OF belonging to that
grand Eelaxy Of States born OF the Louisiana
Purchase. but 1t comes to rejoice with them in
the achievement Of a national spirit. which has
| come neiehbor. but a member Of tho
family. to exuit over our own good fortune
well as YOURS. F1rst-born Of the Northwest Ter
rttory. dedicated to freedom bv the ordinance
| Of l7S7. imbued with the first fresh impulse Of
| the Republics highest hope and devotion to the
task Of transsornine wilderness into Com