Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-05-13
ILLINOIS AT FAIR
Made for Dedication
of Building Erected by
State.
THREE REGIMENTS TAKE PART
May 90 and "a Set Apart for ExeI-
cises-Parade TO be q
Feature.

ST. Louis, May 13.-Illinois will dedi-
cate her building at the worlds fair
May 81. The opening ceremonies
have been planned on an elaborate
scale. There will be parade on the
grounds. participated in by the state
university cadets of Champaign, ILL.,.
and several bands. Gov. Yates and his
staff, as well as leading officials of
the cities, will come to st. Louis for
the opening.
1t is the intention to make the cere-
monies most impressive. The follow
ing program, subject to change, has
been outlined:
May 25-Members of the commission
to assemble at BeardStown. Ill.,, where
thew will take Il steamer for st. Louis,
arriving at 5 p. IN. The party will sepa,
rate at the wharf, some going To the
Planters hotel and others direct to
the Illinois state building.
May 26-DurinG the afternoon Gov.
Richard Yates and members of the
Illinois commission will visit the eN-
position grounds and view the Illinois
state exhibit in the main exhibit pal
aces. President Francis will be invited
to join this party. At p. IN. the party
dine in the east restaurant pavilion
The superintendent in charge of the
Illinois exhibits in the various build
ingS will be invited to the dinner.
May 27-The Illinois party and in
vited guests will assemble at the Adj
ministration building at 9:15 Il. IN. for
a parade through the exposition
grounds to the Illinois state building.
where program will he carried out.
The list, End and 18th regiments, all
of Chicago, will attend and take part
in the exercises.
Building Handsome One.
The Illinois building is considered
one of the most handsome examples
of architecture at the fair. 1t is in
the renaissance style, and is situated
on n Hill affording commanding view
of the grounds. The location is not
far from the main entrance.
There are broad verandas about the
building. where tired Illinoisans may
lounge and rest after their travels
over the grounds, and every convent
ence is provided. The interior of the
| building is arranged for comfort aN
well as for artistic beauty.
The first floor is divided by a great
court 12O feet square. while to the
east and west two wings extend. In
one of the wings is the ladies' retir-
ing room, and in the other the mems
room. The ladies portion is furnish
ed with easy lounges, where visitors
may take their afternoon maps.
! The second floor has a small open
| ing above the first floor court, and at
one side of the building space is set
aside to form a sort of auditorium,
suitable for holding conversations,
several of which have already been
planned. Julius Kespohl. of Quincy,
is the custodian of the building.
Among the features which will add
| to the convenience of the building are
check room and postoffice depart
ment. Illinois people visiting at the
fair may have their mail sent in care
of the building.
Another feature which will be of
aid to visitors is a register, in which
every resident of the state who goes
to the building is expected to write
| his name One of the results of this
will be that visitors will be able to
keep in touch with friends who may
be visiting the fair.