Our Show / A Humorous Account of the International Exposition in Honor of the Centennial Anniversary of American Independence, from Inception to Completion, Including Description of Buildings, Biographies of Managers, Receptions of Foreign Dignitaries, Opening Ceremonies, Poem, Oration, Amusing Survey of All Departments, Incidents, Etc., Etc.

by David Solis Cohen; H. B. Sommer

Franklin.

I wish I was a milkman; methinks it is a better

Business than being a philosopher—

Ah, gentle friends, what news?

(Enter Roger Sherman, Gerry, and George Whytte.)

Sherman.

Washington has crossed the Delaware!

(Chorus outside) [many voices]. “Washington forever!”

George Whytte.

Lo, he will be our President!