Lewiston inter-state news. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1905-1906, 1905-09-08
IDAHO DAY
At PORTLAND
Gem Of the Mountains Makes a
Good Showing-Over 1900
Cit'zeRS Visit the Fair

Yesterday was Idaho day at the
Portland exposition and the success of
the demonstration made ranks it as
one Of the biggest events of the fair
II is estimated that fully 1000 Idaho
people were in attendance, every town
of Importance in the state being repre-
sented by dozens Of visitors The
Lewiston part of the big parade was
very much in evidence and the Lewis
ton band received the highest praise
for it's splendid appearance. The AS
sociated Press report Of the demon
stration is very fattering. 1t says:
Twenty-seven hundred and fifty
residents of Idaho today contributed to
what in state, spirit and attendance
has been easily the surprising sec
tional day Of the entire Lewis and
Clark exposition. Unless California on
Saturday should pass the high stand
ard set. the Gem state will have beaten
all rivals when the fair closes in her
state day showing.
From Southern Idaho Yesterday came
Idaho yesterday and this morning.
came several hundred more, and over
1000 residents were already here.
some having come down week ago.
Such far interior points as Salmon
City, which sent n delegation Of 90:
Challis and Roosevelt We're represent
ed
Swain Beatty's Idaho state band and
the crack Lewiston band gave concerts
today that surprised the exposition
visitors and Portlanders. The state
band of 80 pieces opened the days pro-
ceedings with an hours concert in
front of the Hotel Portland at II
o'clock this forenoon. At noon a pro-
cession Of both bands and automo-
biles bearing Governor Gooding and
staff. paraded over miles of the prin-
cipal streets.
At 1880 a procession of 900 Idaho
ans lined up behind the bands and
autos for the exposition parade. So
great was the Idaho spirit that 200 Ia
dies took part. remaining in the line
for mile and a half
Governor Gooding was the central
figure at this afternoons program in
the New York state building. He was
introduced by President Goode as a
man worthy Of the state that has made
such a wonderful exhibit of her re-
sources and energy. The governor re-
sponded to a complimentary address
and to the rounds Of applause coming
after
Governor Gooding was introduced by
Justice ]. F. Ailshie. following the ad-
dress by the president of the exposi-
ton. Idaho's chief executive was Civ
en- a tremendous ovation. His speech
was mostly devoted to his state and al
most every word he uttered was throb-
bing with pride for the Gem Of the
Mountains" He said in part:
"Too much praise cannot be given
the management of the exposition and
to the people Of Oregon for the manner
in which they have conceived and car
ried out the idea Of the Lewis and
Clark exposition History tells Of on
greater achievement Of its kind, and on
behalf OF the people of Idaho extend
thanks and conGra tulations for this
splendid exposition. commemorate OF
the adventurous journey Of Lewis and
Clark from Missouri to the Pacific
which was so great a factor in saving
the northwest to the union and hasten.
ing its settlement and development in
to a mighty empire.
Idaho. the youngest Of the extreme
Northwestern states, feels herself to be
part OF this celebration of the e1plo-
ration. settlement and development OF
4 the old Oregon country. We feel proud
OF the splendid showing that has beer
made Of our great resources at this
exposition. want to thank those n
charge of Idahos exhibit. and the Ia
dies that have had charge Of the socia
part OF Idaho's work here Al the fair
given their state. I assure YOU thai
there are only words Of praise for yo'
at home by all those that have visitef
the fair"
Congressman French also spoke
senator Hepburn was unable to attend
Miss May Hammell. of Nezperce. gave
readings and Claire Monteith IA
nous New York lyric tenor. formerly
NJ Lewiston. gave songs.
Tonight a brilliant reception wa
held from to II o'clock The officia
receiving order was as follows.
Executive Commissioner and Mrs
Mcbride. Governor and Mrs. Good'ne
supreme Justice and Mrs. Alshie, stat
treasurer and Mrs. Coffin, secretar,
Of State Gibson. State Auditor Bra