The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-09-23
National Commissioner Scott
SAYS Author Cast Odium on
Residents of Arkansas.
HE C0MMENDS HER PEOPLE.
Governor Davis and President
Francis Among Speakers at
Bear States Day Celebra-
ton at the Worlds Fair.

Op.e Read and his "Arkansaw Traveller
were blamed with casting an odium on
the intelligence OF the people Of the Bear
State yesterday by Phillip D. Scot; OF the
National Commission, who delivered the
final address at the celebration OF Arkan-
sas Day at the Worlds Fair
Mr.. Scott spoke OF Arkansas and its
citizens The people OF Arkansas are of
as high order o: intelligence as those Of
any State In the Union. and the people OF
The United States are beginning 20 realize
that fact. thus relieving the State of the
odium which had oeen cast upon II by Opie
Read and his '-Arkansaw Traveller" said
the Speaker.
of the many State day celebrations a;
the Worlds Fair nons base been nor none
will be more impressive or more crafty
ing TO the Exposition management or
more pleasing 10 those participating than
this day OF the State OF Arkansas" said
President Fra ncis in his address.
The celebration began with a parade.
which started from the Administration
building at 1879 a m. after Governor
Davis had paid his respects to President
Francis The following was the order OF
GUsras. marshal and staff. commanded
10y General haynes, Philippine Scouts and
band, United states .aarInes. Philippine
Constabulary ana band. Arkansas provI-
sional regiment and the Governor and his
party in carriages.
The exercises were held in the open air.
a pavilion for the speakers having been
Erected the north side OF the building.
George K. Bedding. President Of the Ar
kansas Commission. presided. Mr.. Bedding
h.. NxEnr ns o
end Doctor Charles n Lockwood. chap
lain of the First Regiment. delivered
ths Invocation
PRESIDENT Francis. In his address OF well
come expressed his appreciation OF the
large attendance from Arkansas IN the
week. and OF its participation ia general
In the Exposition He called attention TO
the fact that the Exposition knew no sec
sas were side by SIDE. while across from
Arkansas on one sid. vas Indiana and on
the other New Jersey and Iowa
Governor Jefferson Davis made one OF
his characteristic speeches He spoke IN
tire main OF the many resources and ad-
vantages OF Arkansas. occupying the wide
to coal. The men produced by Arkansas.
he said. the people OF that State should
also be proud OF. and he cited himself
first ana las, as an example. His remarks
were happily received and he was IRE
quentiy interrupted by cheers
RECEPTION IN THE EVENING.
With hundreds Of prismatic lights and
Japanese lanterns on the grounds sur
rounding it. the Arkansas building pre-
scented a beautiful appearance for the re-
ception last night in honor OF Governor
Jefferson Davis. Within the building many
flags and str.amers Of red. white and
blue had been placed. while mere and there
we're flags of the different companies in
the Arkansas provisional regiment
In addition to those in the receiving line.
which was stationed In the room fur
Women's Clubs many pretty Arkansas
girls either presided AT the punch bowls or
IN other carts OF the pavilion. extending
cordial welcome to the guests Less for
mAlity was connected with the reception
than Is usually the case at such recep-
lions. and throughout the evening true
Arkansas hospitality prevailed
President Bedding OF the Arkansas Com
mission stood at the head of the line and
introduced the callers to Governor Davis.
Next to the Governor was Mis- Beiding-
Others in the receiving line were Com
missioner and Mrs. J. {. Rembert. Miss
Elizabe Cage the hostess. George T.
Lake. Miss Lake. Commissioner and Mrs
X. T Bradfors.> Mr.. and Mrs. T. W. Mi
and Mrs. ". H. HAYNES. Mrs. Bent. Miss
Gene Bertig and Mrs Clarence f. Tay-
Mrs. Belding wore a becoming costume
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net over white satin; Miss Cage. white
lace: Miss Lake. white crepe de Chine:
Mrs Hanger silk null with raindrops of
black and garriture Of black: Mrs. Brad
ford. gray satin with lace yoke. tucked
with pink panne: Mrs Milan. black satin
with white lace: Mrs Bent, blue taneta,
Mrs Haynes black satin with white chif-
fon: Miss Bert.g. blue null over taneta.
with yoke Of white embroidered net, Mrs
Taylor. blue crepe de Chine: Mrs. Emma
Walsh of Wisconsin. black silk applique
Miss bosch Of Oregon hand painted net
over pink; Miss Camille bosch OF Oregon.
yellow net with orange velvet flowers.
Mr. F. r. Conway OF Iowa. black SPAN
gled net: Miss Non>on OF Connecticut.
white lace: Miss MAY W. Dunn Of lndi-
ana, cream null with Irish point lace.
Among the others present were: Presi-
dent Frlrcis members Of Governor Ds-
yis's stan: Mrs. Frank Hufsmith. the hos
tess Of the Texas building. and all % her
ASSISTANTS; the Misses Beech OF Arkansas.
former Governor Larrabee Of Iowa. r r
Conway o; Iowa. Colonel Henry bosch OF
oregon. Mr. and Mrs J. H. Vail o. Con-
nacf.cut. Naval Cadet Alva Court Of Tex
as Grant Thomas of Wisconsin Jeffer son
J. Mct;ary OF Denver. and George u. Cook
~ Hot Sprirxs. members OF the 1nterna-
,io-ai Jury OF Awards. and Professor 4.
n Purdue of the University OF Arkansas.
Canuouade In Mldair.
-, will attract she affen-