Starts the Mach —————— - A NOTABLE ADDRESS. the Score of Youth. try and eclime, surrounded by his ministers, high officials of the groat states, thé diplomats and respresentatives of foreign nations, and a vast concoures of citizens, Grover Cleveland, president of United States, Monday, which released the groat the forces ones a United forth mechanical At the pealed of tha Columbian expos tion. heavy salute from the guns of States ship Andrew Johnson, leased to the wusio pealed forth, exposition formally world, It was no ideal day which broke, Monday morning. Clouds and fog made the morn- ing a dismal one, but the ran had Mud was everywhere, howaver, the heavy Rains of Sunday having put the streets in very poor condition, Fair officials were up at daylight. declared, raiu or shine, breeze while a great wave of Thus was the thrown open great to the canaad, They the exercises would INTERIOR OF DIME All the and ale. Hines wore taxad lad to be carried out fully. roads fair grounds and railroads, vated cars, and steamboat to their utmost capacity. At 10 o'clock, the bour cersmonies, the rush height. The committee to call on the president waa at the Lexington hotel early. The president and his cabinet wears and distin- gu shed party was soon on its way to the grounds. The Duke of Veragua accompan- ied the presidential par'y, as did also the vice-president, members of the national vommission and fair directors, It was a great procession, mountad polices and military leading. There were four divis- fons of cavalry, and then came the aistin- guished ones in carriages, President Clave. 4a. sitting with President Higginbotham, of the exposition, and President Palmer, of the national commission. The Duke of Veragua rode with ex Gov, Waller, of Con- necticut, and Ferd, W. Pack, The proces. sion moved south on Michigan-ave, to Fifty- first-st. , thence on Grand boulevard to KEouth k, entering the western gateway on yant-ave, All along the route the great men were cheered by the multitudes. The party after ter.ng the grounds, drove rapidly to the ministration building, where the exercises were held. Already thousands were in the grounds, form erected for the occasion, there radinted a special stand, upon which stood Presiden. Cleveland, Vice-president Stevenson, the stroet for the opening reached its up. the THT enema ¥ States senate, Rev. Dr, W, H, Milbum, was lod forward. He prayed for about ten mine utes, but what he sald could scarcely be heard, owing to the confused murmer of volees in the vast crowds, Following came Croffut s poem, “The Prophecy,” composed for the occasion, It tells in beautiful lines of the voyage of Colum. The orchestra rendered the Rienzle over. and the director-general bowing to the Presi. He de. was to nu the groat exposi- to the master minds great buildings. The algo came in for foreign nations tribute the aud a created tion The plays. Turning to the President, Mr. Davis, concluded thus “It only remains for exposition shall to direct that opened to the magic key you he lutions and the activity of the exposition will The President arose amid thunders of ap- with which to start the machinery. He then read his speach, The President sald : ‘I am here to join my bofit this oceasion, Surrounded the # Qo by and activity, and in view of magnificent evi- be exaggeratsd. We stand to-day presence of the oldest nations of the great achievements, we exhibit, asking no allowances on the scores of youth, “The enthusiasm with which we those who ha illustrate with us greeting we extend to from foreign lands to the the direction of a higher civilization, We who believe that popular education and stimulating of the best impulses of our elti- zens, led a way to a realization of the nati onal destiny which our fair promises, gladly opportunity here afforded us, to see the results accomplished by which have been exerted, greater than ours ALIFORYIA ROAE WOOD, ———— in the fleld of man’s improvement, while in appreciative return we exhibit the unparalled advansaments of a young nation and present the triumph of a vigorous, self-reliant and independent people, “It Is an exalted mission on which we and our guests from other lands are engaged. as we co-operate in the insaguration of an en- terprise devoted to human enlightment ; and in the undertaking we hore enter upon, we exempilly in the noblast hood of nations. Let us hold fast to meaning that underlies this ceremony, and let us not joose the impressiveness of this moment. As by a touch the machinery that gives [ifs to this vast exposition is now aed in motion, =0 at the same Instant let our hopes and aspirations awaken forces which in all time to come shall influence the welfare, the integrity, the freedom of manking” The audience burst into a thunderous shout as the electric current sped to the various buildings, and the ramble and roar of the machinery was heard. The wheals of the great Corliss engine In the machinery hall at the administration building indifferent to the eloquence of the Chief Magistrate, bresthlesaly fought their way through the masses to reach their own Mecca. Women from every corner of the land crowded into the building, endeavoring to adjust their torn dresses and crushed bonnets while waiting for the ceremonies set for 2.30 to be begun, When the hands of the «lock began to point to 3.45 they began to grow impatient, but contended themselves with woman's usual solace-—gossiping, Shortly after this the ceremonies commit- tee began to gather on the platform, and soon 1 LA - gh ol LNITED SIATES CORNER IX MANUFACTURERS AND LIBERAL ARTS BUILDING, lagoon ward, and all the vast forees while from Lake Michigan came the boom of Cannon. The chimes in the manufacturers’ hall and on the German building rang out, and over. bead in front of the exposition the flags covering the gilded models of Columbus’ ar rival, fell. When the thunders cf applause coased the band playsd “America” and the exercises wore at an end, The President, vice-President, Duke of Veragua, world's fair ofMicials, generals of Duke of yoagua and officers of the fair, n the rear sat the diplomatio and on their t were the governors ors and other clei. great orchestra, t un. # stand sat 300 representa. press from all the nations of the , Upon the stand for the distiuguishad were over 2,000 people, an sight vy ware opened by the ren of the Columbian march, com Join.C ras, 4x Mase the blind "of the United the army, Gov. | Algad, Mayor Harrison and others, num , were then os ported to the t floor of the administra. tion building, where an Hogans collation wan served. The President lsave for Wash. ington at five o'clock Monday evening. Ceremonies in the Women's Building The most satisfactory feature of the day's proosedings from a feminine standpoint was the fcrmal dedication of the women’s build. 1 atraing of music arose-the grand march by Jean Ingeborg von Bronsart, Wel mar, Germany--followed by prayer by Miss Ida Hullin, Miss Frances Ellicott, of Lon- | England, favored the assembled women overture, after which Mrs, Palmer arose and delivered an ad- dress, A jubliate by Mrs, H. H. A. Deacher, ioston, was the next feature of the pro- gramme, Addresses were then delivered by the following distinguished representatives of foreign nations : Spain, Duchess de Vera. gua; Italy, Countess di Brazza: England, Mrs, Bedliord Ferawiok ;: Seottland, Ireland, Duchess of Aberdeen, and Russia, Princess The hymn “Amerios” and ii brought the exercises to a of ) schachoffsky, benedicti clos, | ~ Scenes at the Fair, glories of the day. tricity, was displays brillinne rivaled for supremacy the on lay sun that gra The rleam ad the opening ceremonie enter of attraction was ne eourt of of rt of honor. od in multitudes, President Clevelan ron tration bad after Oo clock was the signal o rowd leave, and the grounds bore a desortad @ until nearly 6.30 o'clock r which settiad Notw ver pPearan standing the hill grounds as the evening grew, | (2 to gather early, and by the time darkness he encircled the white ety a multitude plaza from the administration bu peristyie, The first touch 1 la fe of magi the setting of the great scene was a atdescent lights which COINmns the pert vie rasning from ms hall to the casino ment later by sirips of + life on all parts of the administration . ing The entire structure was gilded with seams of light running around the top of the pavilions and to the The effet was one of surprising beauty, and was greeted with great applause, Much disappointment was felt later when it was made known that the pisrw de resistance of the evening's dis- play, the Macmonies fountain, would not be thaminated. Its two companions ware dark also, an undiscovered break inthe wires caus. ing a postponement of the display. inside the administration building the scene was one of dazzling splendor. the structure from the rotunda to the peak of the splendid dome being a dream of glitter. ing loveliness, Eight bronze columns, from fringe © surmonntsd dome, and his staff in grand style worthy of the occasion of the memorable day and in a manner thoroughly befitting that potent state which he has the honor to serve and represent--in fact it was a gala day for Ger. many at Jackson Park, At the moment Mr. Cleveland pushed the button that set the machinery in motion, the chimes in the chapel of Germany's represen- tative bullding, on the border of the lake, were brought into action, with the beautiful and melodious tones filling the alr with “Glory, Hallelujah" in honor of the event, On the platform amid the dignitaries the fair, Commissioner Wermuth and of hls Herr Wermuth, in gals uniforn as privy coun ollor of the German ministry of the interior, and Assistant Commissioner Herr Frantz Bergin, in the cavalry uniform of the Prus. sian Landwehr, were in sharp contrast with who con- charge of Ger. The gentlemen stitute the commission in many's educational exhibit, by the judges of the United States Officials, Ceremony over, the tion of the German exhibit in interior Manufactures BAO Ths Day After, Bright sunshine and a clear up made big white World's Fair buildings attractive ok upon, and at the first opening of the gates there was a thin stream of visitors pass- steady cur. sal 8 swelled to a ing through, which rent of humanity as forenoon wore Eurly eallers were o iderably jostled who were re of the inside the butldings gang of exhi pushed around by the men ing the debris and other evidenos ing, and ers were at work unpacking belated and putting them in plac The roadways, 100, were not the most attractive places the world for the exercive of pedestrianism, in against the administration building and the grand basin, with the giant statue guarding its stony shore line, lay a piacid sox of mul, sands of day before, To the east the graceful curves if the peristyle showed out distinctly against the clear sky overhanging Lake Michigan, and to the south the halls of agriculture and OF STEAMSHIP IN PDEFARITNMENT, IRAREPFORTATY me entabis- whiter for the acres of liquid mud stretehing away from then hanie arts showed their oliffs of ture and smooth columns, all the The great statue of the Republie dMrength and splendor to the whole Under [oot a quagmire of all uncleanliness above, around and on every side light, color, prismatic haed flags, warmth and beauty in this condition of affairs it was not strange that the rolling chairs and electric launches were well patronized, The mud problem will soon be solved, how- ever. Director of Works, Burnham, says that all the roadways will be ssphalted withio the woek, Then, instead of clinging mud, gave owe, it whatever mud may sccumulate, roadways will be flushed every night by the Exposition Fire Department, and will be The forenoon crowds the hands of the instailation people, most of the attention was devoted to the wooded islands, the battle ship and the Mid- way Plaisance, plete, In the latter avenue, which has ready been nicknamed throng. The dancing girls writhed and piroustied before gaping crowds of curiosity seekers (the Irish colleens deen’s villinge put on thelr sweetest smiles ; the Dahomans grunted their approval of the stalked forth s nl exchange 1 the grestings of the day with ther next- loor neighbors from the Island of Ceylon, and there was a gen- ENTRANCE To ELECTRICITY BLILD.NG, each of which branched fifty liohts, cave forth a flood of splendor from the ground | floor. A row of lights surmounted the gale lery two stories above, and D81ore the eet of this display could be lost, a similar circle | at the base of the great dome caught up the | spirit of the brilliant scene and sent the i whole against the magnificently decorated dome with an effect never before witnessed | in an interior, The crowds gazed in speech. | iowa wonderment upon the view and instine- | tively foil back into the shelter of the pa- | villous supporting the dome to escape the be- | wildering spectacle, The soene, while one of intense brillinncy, had withal 8 remark- | ably soit effect, Manufactures, machinery, mines and mine ing, transportation. and horticulture, were also beautifully illuminated. It was 10 o'clock beiore the currents were shut off and the crowds left for home State Buildings Dedicated. The Towa State building was formally dedi- cated in the prosence of a large assemblage of the sons and daughters of the Hawkeye State, The principal addresses were made by Gov. Boles and Seoretary of Btate W, M. arland. The lowa State Band of fitty pleces rendered the music, The Missouri State building was also dedi- cated. The dedication was iy Nathan Frank, of the Missouri World's Fair Commis sion, and short addresses were made by Gov, Stone and Rev, Dr. Robert A, Holland, of St. George's Episcopal Church in 86. Louis, Opening of the German Exhibit. The participation of the German empire in the Inauguration of the big fair was an elab- orate affalr, which must be accredited to that country and fis representatives, The opening of the World's Columbian tion was celebrated by Privy Counoflor Wer- Horace Tucker, Superintendent of the Deo. Admission, was an excendingly wore equally so, Far into the night they labored to arrive at a correct and close estimate of the attendance st the opeding ceremonies, The exact number of people who passed through the gates of the Vhite City will pever be known, because thousands of passes LOGOIA OF THE WOMAN'S BUILDING, were used by exhibitors, their agents, Fair employes and nows men, which were not taken up at the #0 that the Ngures hose people, must on the supposition that every who had tickets good for any day of the six months used them opening day, and that all the pivsons who held the 125,000 tickets sold in advance used them, The estimate of 100,- 000 exhibitors, grounds is alee excessive, At 10 o'clock in the morning an orchestra ONE OF THE GUARDS — vn der the alre Lelsgang, gave an open- stand in the tion good crowd was in sttendan in overcouls and wraps, listenad did programme. In the afternoon air concert was also well attended, and this feature of the World's Fair i } Ide s mnuch well merited commendation Fhe display in Electricity bullding is yet in that it cannot be inspected with of justice to exhibitors or degres of pleasure to the visitors, and the building 1. It is thought, however, that condition to warrant af 80 pleces, WwWeEL sec GOR promises t prom t cody sich shapes any sens closed, it ary £9 Upeninged wis willbe in a a few days. COLUMBIAN POINTS, Pr Iastion grounds, r the ar 0 visrot has heen made ! of 60,000 pers s h I ne sun LPARST OR and ‘rom Viorry Nations and thirty-seven eolonles ara repriscntod, Added t the United : sramont and the various States and Territories of the Union, those are 24 5d pon Rovowny the = An ed speaking, They aro a mile widest part. The ¥ Ws § ovis iw : Uhicag contain about a distance miles long and broad at the un the middie lioction of ex: 3 is the largest and or wk brougst ils Britis st important that Rethel 16 any inter. tae Lalted tho has pleased hi exhibits ar be f numbers th If they are to be Mdged by the rage ellence fn art Holland, without takes the lead among foreign Nations, ix the department of nstiral history New York State takes the ioad. The Ward s Nat. rai Science Museum of Rochester has an ox- hibit which Professor Putnam says is perfect, It shows every form of life “from WORE 10 man Ir must be up is 5 oity with a wre 50.000 ¢; rach interest xed population « reanized and equip; partments nsiderad fr- French m anima rsiond that or piste government hibitors, and two | the Exposition There SPEOn ver waa represented would give f 100.000 There are well od police and fire do 1 th iN SE artillery exhibit is a 12-inch naval thirty six fest | and weighing Afty a 13-inch naval un jacset, seventeen fost long and weighing 56 80 pounds, the i8-dpeh tube that will Le incased by the jacket, in thirty-eight feet five inches long and weighs 55 00) i pounds, Tueax i= » building wher babies can hecked just Hke 5 hat or oat or umbrolle The charge is moderate apd the nurses aro 2¢ There was a sixdlar institution »t the infortunstsly, several lam BO ants when the exposition closed. Yoox the roof of thw huge buliding nf Manu- factires and Liberal Arts wilibenmihe Viggo electric search light svar conmirucied. d will givo a It is as- t that to will bo serted by those in charge of this | people gixty miles away the | nearly as bright as a full moon, Most interosting In a historical sense are the trophies from the Hohensoliern Museum, loaned to the Stats Department of the United States Government for cxhibition in this ser. tion, They Dave been sant over in the ~astody of Captain Rogers of the United States Navy, ind tee State Department assumes the re wibility for their safe keeping and sale return. 3x the steamboat pler are moviag «ide walks, Fhe outer sidewalk moces at the rate of three miles on bonr, so that passengers can step upon it while i is in motion, ey oan then #tep to an inner sidewalk which has « speod throe miles faster, so that they ars enrrind along the pier at the rate of six miies wn hour and can get on or off at will without inconvenion so, Tux golden nail, walch marks the compla. tion of the Woman's Building st the Exposi- Lon, required saveril weeks 0. constant work to make, Jt is combate of gold, silver and appr, and a Montana sapphire is set in Lhe pur portion of the sLiold which is attached fir nat pear the honed, Mrs, Potter Pale the Board of Lady Mane nail of goid homo with a sile 1 y drove ths ver hammer, A yrrpaen thoasand armed and usiformad 5g mer, This grost camp of Amorisan warriors will be in Augast, MUitla organisations trom wyery State fu the Union will be present, be sides a largs reproscniation of troops from the rogalsr army. To those mast be added military companies, nul purbaje regiments from foreign countries. The military display will probably be the grandest over soon in thie country. Drrays in the collection of material cansed the rostponsment of the ceromony of casting the souvenir ball to be made of historieal motel collected hy the Dauglvers of the Amer. fean Revolution for the purpose of coms momorating the opening of the World's Pair, The coramony was sot for the opening dar, and Mra, Cloveland wae $9 bave touched & button at tho White House connected with the automatic arrangement which would have turned the molten metal into the mould, Ix the conler of the Electrieal Bulldiag, which fs 45 by 690 fox, stand: tho Bdison tower, This is a t column, baluted white and thickly stoadod with incandoseont lights, It fa A BLIND SPORTSMAN. Remarkable Second Sight of a Conneos ticut Farmer. Many stories are told of the wonderful f sight, but it would be hard to William Hill, a blind farmer of 3 soston Globe, Hill is about thirty-four years oid, and with the exception of being blind, is in He lost his of sixteen yeurs. In company number of his associates he was bathing in a mill pond A thunderstorm came up suddenly. The bathers did not leave the water. A flash of lightning came and struck the water near Hill, who was partialiy para lyzed by the shock. His companions got him ashore and he recovered, but his eyesight was affected and in a few weeks he became tota sight his acute, espe it became : sense of senses became of hear other more ! intil i for him to measure tances by the sounds the He oonized the sound of thei distinguish the « farm by their lowing When Hill his father died, ane r on the farm directed the piar ploughed the field : He Lg an re w developed a talen i made many would puzzle DIACes that it an accomp He built an ox cart and a sleigh equal to ver tarned out by a professional ii earliest boybood Hill was utdoor sports. For a time was destroyed he was to abandon i conida’t long contain himself Two years he stood it. Then one day ye surprised his mother by sa z that he but he obliged the fi t he vin the meadow brook a few trout him from determined, and ook sia ne three 1 4 siring « a ‘ 5S 3 - ov +3 i necessity o 5110 animals for the wy mpathy The om field to animals by ake the place them rseback when traveling a He attempts to to wagon unsttended, for a rupaway, la the saddle he con- pimself capab e of the egard rs Ih about y Lhe rides h distance never avening govening Perhaps the most wonderful thing Hill does is to shoot birds, In the season for quall and partridge shooting and duck bunting he is in the fields or meadows a good share of the time, and often alone. There are extensive hunting grounds and with them he is very Partridge aad quail are the in which they are flving by the sound they make His aim seldom fails him and the game yuting a string of a dozen birds. When duck shooting he is accompanied »y other hunters, Thissportis a popular oe in the marshes aloag the Connecticut The most favorable hour for shooting s at twilight, and on such occasions Hill s a valuable adjunct to a hunting party, ducks some seconds before they are In shooting this kind of game he his juail and partridge. As an amateur checker player he has He has the record of winning every He plays the game slowly, carefully feel- Colonial Days. There were no lawyers in Vermont to attend the Redding trial during the Revolution. One of the first laws passed in Ken- tucky was one to preserve the breed of horses. A man was killed by Indians at a race course before there were 300 people in the State. In Guilford, Vt, in 1769, there were 993 children in cighty-two families, 1722. In 1733 iet Arnold of Rhode Island left by will an old giay mare to the Quaker heresses to enable them to travel thiough the woods on horse
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