Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-09-27
ROBERT FULTON DAY
AT VIRGINIA FAIR,
Are Among the Distinguished
Guests.

NORFOLK. Va, Sept. 23.-Elaborate
and beautiful ceremonies marked today's
observance of Robert Fulton day at the
Jamestown exposition. OF the many his
torical events commemorated by the ter
centennial, none has been of greater i'm
portance and deeper significance than
the celebration OF the practical applica-
ton IF Robert Fulton's inventions TO the
needs of the world.
W hlIe the exercises today We're under
the direction of the exposition officials
added prominence was gwen them by the
participation of Robert Fulton Monu-
ment association. many members of
which arrived here yesterday. The orator
OF the day was Martin w. Littleton of
Brooklyn, y. y.
Mark Twain Is Present.
Cornelius Vanderbilt. the president of
the association. came from New York on
his yacht. North Star, and DR.. Samuel
L. Clemens Mark Twain came on the
yacht hanaWha, each beng accompanied
by party of guests. Rear Admiral L.
+. Harrington. L. :. n, retired. headed
the committee appointed TO receive the
distinguished guests.
Exhibit Marks Marine Progress.
y spectacular feature of the celebration
was typical representation of what the
inventions of Robert Fulton have meant
to the world Ii was the assembling i'll
Hampton Roads Just of the exposition
grounds of every sort of craft propelled
by steam. The vessels of all sizes and
description, all ablaZe with flags and
buntings formed Il marine parade which
WAS reviewed by the guests from the
decks of the visiting yachts.
The days programme included the
award of the cups presented by Presi-
dent Roosevelt. King Edward and Sir
Thomas Upton for the winners i'll the
various Glasses of yacht races.
Parade Is Big Feature.
With the sun shining internationally
through the storm clouds and with il
heavy cquinoctial wind, causing chop
py seas i'll Hampton roads, the scene of
the great marine pageant, the celebration
began with an elaborate reception to
Robert Fulton Cutting. incal descendant
of the great Fulton, Cornelius Wander
bilt. president of the Robert Fulton
Memorial association; Mark Twain, Mr..
Littleton and other distinguished guests.
Following this the official party, includ-
ing exposition. army and navy dignlta-
ries left on the reviewing boats, headed
by Mr.. Nanderbilt'S yacht, North Star,
and IL. ii. Rogers yacht, kanawha,
The marine parade started several
miles east of Old Point Comfort i'll to-
ward Chesapeake hay and proceeded
with vessels 400 yards apart through
Hampton Roads to the mouth of the
Elizabeth river. where the vessels turned,
and at Old Point Cumport dispersed.
Tnlf an hour was required for the pa
radc to pass the reviewing boats
Big Dinner Is Given.
\ luncheon to the distinguished guests
followed. The formal exercises OF the
day ut the auditorium Wa% called To or
der by Itobcrt Fulton Cutting i'll Il brief
address which concluded with the intro
duction OF Mark Twain rs chairman and
master Of ceremonies. Following re
marks by the chair and preceding an
Grafton by Mr.. Littlcton there Were adj
dresses by President Tucket Of the cN-
position and i-ivut.-Gov. Ellison of Nir-
ginia ard Rear Admiral Harrington.
Great pyrotcchnic displays and Il din
ncr at the New York state building are
the features tonight.