Rensselaer Republican, Volume 25, Number 43, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 22 June 1893 — INDIANA DAY. [ARTICLE]

INDIANA DAY.

Hoosier State Building Dedicated at ChicagoFormal Ceremonies—Great Attendance— The Proceedings. Thursday was a great day at the World’s Fair for the sons and daughters of the Hoosier State. With an enthusiasm bom of patriotism to their native country, and of devotion to the commonwealth of theiT birth, they dedicated the magnificent structure that brings memories of home, sweet home, to every one of its sons and daughters who pass in through the gates of Jackson Park. Eleven o’clock was the hour appointed for the opening of the exercises, but as early as 10 o’clock people began to gather on the south front of Indiana’s building, and in a little while the broad roadway was impassable. In front of the throng were several foreign commissioners, representatives of the various departments of the World’s Fair and foreign representatives of the press. The interior of the building was decorated vith palms and foliage, and cdt flowers were placed in profusion on the heavy marble mantels. The Laporto City Band arrived early in the morning, and was stationed in the rotunda, where it discoursed patriotic airs. Ex-President Harrison arrived just before the beginning of the ceremonies, and was greeted by generous applause. He and his party were escorted to seats especially reserved for them. Prayer was offered by Dr. H. A. Gobin, after which B. Haven, executive commissioner, made a short address, and then delivered the keys of the building to Clement Studcbaker, President of the Indiana

lighter than wood, and fire and w»te» proof, and if kept painted will last many years. The magnificent stone doorways, the stone for the towers, stone steps ami balustrades, amounting to many thousand dollars, were contributed bv Indiana dealers in stone. The style of the Interior of the Indiana Building is called by its architect “baronial,” being planned after the fashion es baronial halls and palaces. There are in the building lavatories, ‘check rooms, a postoffice, and everything, in fact, that will contribnte to the comfort and convenience of the Indiana people.