The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-05-06

st. Louis. May 3.-when the first
regular day of the Louisiana Purchase
exposition had drawn to a close a
flood of light from thousands of cleo
trio bulbs that line the tops of the
main buildings, Illuminated the
grounds so that day almost continued.
Throngs of visitors began pouring
into the grounds early in the evening
In anticipation of the illumination
feature. Music of bands and falling
waters lent attraction to evening Wis
itors. The plaza became the central
point of interest, as the main exhibi-
tion buildings close at dark.
The Illuminated grounds are open,
however, until IL o'clock so that Wis
itors may enjoy the Pike, the waters
and the music.
White lights will be used in the
illumination for several nights and
then 10000 colored electric bulbs will
be used. 1t has not been decided
which color will be used.
The intramural railroad started
running yesterday with a limited
number 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.
Oficial 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 ques-
ton. according to President Francis,
who said that, owing to the great in
terest manifested throughout the
country because of guessing contests.
every precaution would be taken to
avoid a mistake and the submitted
| total would again be verified and
| probably announced to-day.
Michigan's building was dedicated
| Monday. II stands on the brow of the
| plateau of states. adjoining the Uni
ted States fisheries building. Gov.
| Bliss presided at the ceremonies and
| after the strains of Michigan, My
| Michigan" had died away. Gov. Bliss
| introduced Frederick b. Smith, presi-
dent of the state commission, who
made a brief address.
/ President Francis, of the exposition,
responded and welcomed Michigan in
the name of the exposition. Several
other addresses were made.
The dedication of Pennsylvania's
located near the southern boundary of
the plateau of states and its broad
terraces command a full view of the
entire section devoted to states. The
dedicatory ceremonies were opened
by a selection from the Filipino band.
James II. Lambert, a member Of the
state commission, then introduced
Lieut. Gov. Brown, the chairman of
the day. Henry F. Walton, speaker
of the house of representatives, fol-
lowed with an address in which he
spoke of the great resources of the
keystone state. President Francis
responded in behalf of the exposition.
| CONGRESSMAN Tawney, of Minnesota,
but a native of Pennsylvania, then
followed with an address in which he
eulogized his native state.
Ohio's building completed the days
dedication ceremonies. The struc-
ture is located on the eastern bound
airy of the plateau of states. Broad
piazzas and stately columns give to
|. the building an inviting appearance
of ease and comfort, and the NAM
moth surmounting dome marks II
with dignity. Gov. Herrick presided
at the ceremonies and introduced w
+. Burdell, of Columbus. who made
J the opening address. Response was
made by President Francis, who OF
J ficially rendered the worlds fair wei
come to Ohio. The speech of the oc
casion followed by Secretary OF Wal
Taft.