Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-07-06
Wisconsin Day At Exposition.

the worlds fair on June 20 visitors
had an opportunity to see some
thing of the magnitude and impor-
lance of the states participation in
the Exposition. Distinguished people
from all the other commonwealth
joined the Wisconsin colony in cele-
brating the happy event, and for a
whole day the great worlds fair
crowd turned its eyes on Wisconsin.
Not only has the Badger state one
Of the handsomest homes on the
platueau of States and credita BILE
displays in every one of the great
Exhibit palaces, but by a marked
display of hospitality on the part
of it's hostess and commissioners
the state has gained a place of
prominence in the social life of the
worlds fair.
Present at the ceremonies of dedi-
cation were four present or former
governors, President Francis of the
Louisiana Purchase exposition,
former governor of Missouri; Cover
nor LaFollette, chief executive of
Wisconsin; Former Governor Hoard,
president of the Wisconsin State
commission, and Benjamin B. Odell,
governor of New York.
President Hoard of the Commits
sion delivered the dedicatory adj
dress and remarks were made by
President Francis, Governor La
Toilette and Governor Odell, Joe.
Mitchell Chapple, editor of the
National Magazine Of Boston, who
is a native of Wisconsin, also spoke,
telling of the wealth of resources,
splendid citizenship and promising
future of the state.
Editor Chapple spoke inspiringly.
He dwelt particularly upon the
educational features of the worlds
fair and expressed the hope that
every boy and girl in Wisconsin
would be PERMITTED to enjoy this
splendid opportunity to see and
learn. "A season spent at this
greatest of expositions," said Mr..
Chapple lis worth as much as "a
fonr years course in one of the
greatest colleges of the world. I
am proud that Wisconsin has made
such showing here. I am proud
that the grand old state is so well
represented by fair women and
brave men. I love Wisconsin; I
love her lakes and streams, her
towns and cities, her people, and
am happy to see here today the
name Of the state garlanded with
the flag which she has done so much
to honor and to uphold"
Gov. Odell was called upon for a
few remarks. He referred to Mr..
Chapple's Characterization of the
Exposition as a great educational
agency, and said that he heartily
approved the statement. Gov. Odell
complimented the Wisconsin people
upon having such an excellent
showing at the fair. ''But you
must look to your laurels," he said,
''for the Empire state is going to
make renewed efforts to outclass
any other state at this splendid ex-
position, and we are going to try
particularly to excel Wisconsin If
we cam"
Governor LaFollette, after prais-
ing the greatness of his state, paid
this tribute to the splendid Expo
sltion which Wisconsin had helped
to create: speech can not express
the indebtedness of the people to
those who have wrought out in har-
mony the greatest work of it's kind
ever accomplished by men. Every
worthy citizen should count it a
great privilege and a patriotic duty
to testify appreciation by personally
participating in this memorable
event. No one can come here and
not feel impelled to carry this mes
sage back to his neighbours and
friends"
Under the direction of Mrs. Emma
j. Walsh of Baraboo, the hostess,
Mr.. Grant Thomas of Madison. Sec
rotary, and other members of the
Commission, the Wisconsin building
was beautifully decorated for the
dedication. Ferns and American
Beauty roses, sent from Milwaukee,
were banked high in the pretty
reception room, and on the wide
veranda along the North front a
platform was erected for the Cover
nor, his staff and the speakers.
Mrs. Walsh, the hostess, has won
golden opinions for her charming
and gracious hospitality. 1t is not
too much praise to say that she is