CHAPTER I.

ARRIVAL OP DISTINGUISHED PEOPLE.

Vice-President Morton acts for President Harrison— General Schofield and his staff, the Cabinet Ministers,
Justices of the Supreme Court, and many foreign ambassadors come to Chicago— The city filled with
soldiers, Senators and Congressmen — Nearly all the Governors of the States and Territories arrive accom-
panied by their military staffs — Texas sends thirteen handsome young women as representatives of the
original thirteen states — Bishop Fowler and Cardinal Gibbons received by other church dignitaries — Grand
dedication ball at the Auditoriam — Brilliant appearance of State street — Hotels and boulevards jammed
with strangers — Gorgeous uniforms everywhere 83