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never would interfere with the friend
~ relations of the two states.
Following these ceremonies, Mrs
Howard Jet. of Winchester, was the
hostess at II most enjoyable luncheon
which concluded the program of the
day.
Young and Old Soldiers.
In order to make today one of the
most successful days of the EXPOSE.
ton. the Mexican War veterans and
Culver cadets. both of which organiza-(
lions intended to have separate pro.
grams. joined hands in the exercises
which took place in the Auditorium.
The Mexican band which for some
time past has been at the Exposition.
was invited to take part in the cele.
bration.
The exercises were called to order
by Colonel Lewis f. Becler. OF Bal
timorc. president OF the National As
siciation of the Mexican War
Veterans. The address of welcome
was delivered 10y Northumberland
Ellyson, of Virginia, who in closing
introduced Congressman George +
Foss, chairman of the Committee on
Naval Affairs. Congressman Foss
made Il lengthy appeal for the up
building OF the United States navy
saying that it should he the best and
largest aggregation of fighting ships
in the world. At the conclusion OF
this address which was interesting
throughout the Culver cadets gave
three rousing cheers for the navy.
while the Mexican Band played Suwa
nee River, changing suddenly intol
Dixie. The audience literally wen,
wild.
President Didn't Speak.
Governor Ellyson then called on
President Bcelcr for an address. and
then occurred one of the most peculiar
incident of the whole affair. Presi-
dent Bceler had been intending to|
speak on the fighting ability OF the
American soldiers in the Mexican war.
but owing to the presence N the
Mexican band and the whole soul
fricndliness evinccd by the playing of
the Stbr Spanglcd Banner he re
Trained from speaking at all, saying
that he would leave that part Of the
program to his adjutant, Mrs. Moore
Murdoch. of Dallas, Texas.
At the conclusion of Mrs. Murdocks
speech the entire audience had its
picture taken. after which lunch was
served. ToaStS were given tol
the army, navy, the Culver cadets,
the Mexican war veterans and the
United States volunteers. The entire
afternoon was spent by both organiza-
lions In sightseeing. At night the
veterans were the guests nj n rccer
ton given in Convention Hall by the
Culver Military Academy.
Newsboys' Day.
Tomorrow will be Newsboys' Day.
and all the "newsiesr who are ut the
Exposition gates at 1890 a. m, will
l'c admitted free of charge. and badges
will not be necessary. The boys will
be taken in charge Ivy Mr.. r. II. Sex
ton. of the Department of Congresses
and Events, and Judge Vaughan, of
Norfolk and will march to the Audito-
rum where interesting exercises VIII
be held. The boys will then be taken
TO the War Path whore they will be
admitted free to all the best shows.
League of Municipalities.
The League of American Munich
palitles will meet at the Exposition
from September II to 90. Every city
of over 5000 inhabitants in the United
States and Canada is invited to send
delegates and il is thought that about
500 delegates will be in attendance
Among the speakers who will parti'
cipate will be Governor Cumming, OF
Iowa, and Mayor Dunno. of Chicago
The latter is president of the League
September 81 has been designated
as Missouri Day and Governor Folk.
of that state. and distinguished party
of Mssourians will he in attendance.
Cadet Horseman Hurt.
While the Culver Military Academy
cadets were engaged in their famous
monkey drill on Lee Parade this
afternoon. Corporal Farmer one OF
their number. fell from his horse and
was badly stunned. although he was
nblo to mount again after being at
tended by physicians. He was loudly
cheered for his display of grit, and
went through the rest of the drill
without mishap.