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:■ M ttt' M A HERALD. VV: D ARLINGTON,! SOI >LINA, FRIDAY, MAY 5, 1893. NO. 36. ftltend the the up country. Benr. J. M. Carlisle and his daugh- ■ter, )tr8. Jeonings, are 'risitiiig Bet. and Mrs. J. K Carlisle. Darlington was well represented at the picnic given by the Florence people at Moldrow’s mill on Tuesday. The contract for building the new city hall at Florence has been awarded to Mr. J. W. Bobertson. His bid was $4,500. <Mr. J. W. Blackwell and Dr. frcGirt spent' part of last week in Williamsburg county, and had some fine sport fishing. Mr. J. A. Rice, who lived here during the four years of Mr. Rice’s pastorate, of the Methodist church, is visiting Mrs. H. C. Rash H. A. Brown has completed his tentorial parlor next door to the ex press office, and with three efficient and polite barbers, requests a share of the public patronage. Our Bumter friends have stopped bnilding hotels and have turned their attention to cotton factories. We hope the factory will have better look than the hotel did. On Tuesday the following munic ipal ticket wis elected in Timmons- ville: Intendant— I*. C. Leohner. Wardens—J. W. Pond, S. 0. Baker, J, I. Hallfaifl, W. H. Lewis. * Mr* 9. C* Norment, Miss Sue Wlnstaasnid Mrs* T. W» Norment went ufto&anmnberg, N. 0., this Week to altsod tho marriage of Miss Bettie Thomas, which took place on Wednesday night. Mr. T. H. Parrott, who is tempo rarily residing in Williamston, is on a visit to friends iu Darlington. He will recieve a warm welcome when becomes back to stay. We can’t afford to loose him. The long dry spell, extending over a period of about two months, was broken on Tuesday by a very refresh ing rain. Cotton and corn will be all right, but the oat crop is seriously injured and will be very short The Flower Mission distributed a large quantity of flowers on Tuesday, and have met with much encourage ment in their work. They propose at an early day to have an entain- ment for the purpose of raising funds for the summer work. The ladies of society will meet every Tuesday morning at 10 o’clock at the resi dence of Mrs. jS. 0. Woods. 1 There was a very large gathering at Early’s X Roads on Friday night, and it is almost needless to say that Was a pleasant one, and r one regretted when it was Mms to leave. Darlington furnished 41m following delegation: Misses Fannie and Ola Bast, Alice Parrott, Mary Law, Mamie Kelly. Messrs. L M. Norment, Fred Law, Harry Andrews, 0. 0. Riddle, W. E. Harrell, W. A. Parrott, A. J. Broom, B. L. Blackman, Ben Smoot. Re freshments were served about 11 o'clock. Thttnday night saw the conclusion flf the floral fair, and the ladies have reason to congratulate them' on the stucess of their first itiott. There was some very finfe music on the last evening, which added greatly to the enjoyment of those who were present. The sing ing of little Kenneth James, only six yars old, completely captured the audieaoe and the applause was kept up until he sang another piece. In addition to our home talent, we were favored with the presence of Mr. and Mi— Kuker and Miss Mabel Odiorne, of Florence, who rendered very val uable assistance in entertaining the audience, and their services were high appreciated. Capt Thompson ftturned thank*, in behalf of BARLIHtiTVftjX COURT. The City Sued fer interest en the RaHread Beads. When the G. S. and N. Railroad was built the town subscribed $80,- 000 in bonds, in aid of this enter prise. Owing to the claim that the tes to whom the bonds were issued 1 not Complied with their contract on the bonds has never been Atlantic Trust Co. of New held $70,000 worth of these , on wjtich they claim interest to the amount of $6,085.66. The 1 company has brought suit in the United States Court and on Friday oenrt came up to land served a copy of the summons to the mayor and treasurer of the town. The Trust Co. have employed Col. Livingston, of Bennettsville, aud Messrs. Smythe and Lee of Charles ton as their counsel. The town council held a meeting on Wednes day and resolved to fight the cose. An answer to the complaint will be filed in the court Mayor W. F. Dar- gan and E. 0. Woods, Esq., the at- tourney for the town, were authorized to take charge of the case and employ any assistance they deen proper. They leave for Charleston to-day. Measrial Day. On Wednesday, the 10th, the annual decoration of the soldiers graves will take place, and it is very earnestly hoped that all classes of our oitisens will take part in this beauti ful and touching ceremony. The exercises will begin at five o’clock at the Methodist church, and will be in charge of Rev. J. G. Law. Miu Marie Lide will recite a poem and the annual address will be delivered by Rev. Edward MoGrady. Mrs. James will have charge of the music. The Darlington Guards will escort the procession, which will consist of the children and the Confederate veterans. The veterans are requested to meet at the Methodist church at 4,80 o'clock. The following ladles will have charge of the children: Misses Corinne Player, Virginia Wil liamson, Maiy Wilds and Mary Zimmerman. The following are the committees appointed to visit the different cemeteries and decorate the soldiers graves, after the ceremonies at the monument are concluded: Mrs. B. C. Law, Miss Janie Milling, Miss Florie Lacoste, Mrs. C. S. McCullough, Mrs. L. V. Zimmerman, Mrs. W. F. Dargan. Flowers for the graves should be sent to the residence of Mrs. Zim merman early in the day, not later than four o’clock in the afternoon. \lA\Mt W thl ehalf 'audience lor the tbeir Daice at Sprlagvllle. There was a very pleasant sociable on Monday night at the i'-’idence of Maj. S. H. Bacot, in Springville, which was very much enjoyed by all who were present. As it is four miles from town, the ride ont and back, by moonlight, made the trip doubly attractive. The music was furnished by the Italian band and the dancing was kept up until a late hour. The fcUnwiug are the names of those who wt present: Mrs. C. B. Law, Misses Mattie Hearou, Ola Bast, Mary Law, Maggie Law, Wickham Ellerbee, Sallie Ellerbee, Laurie Law, Mary Coker, Clara Ward, Corrie Law, Ida Law, Alma McCown, RosaMcCown, Edith Law, Niola Godbold, Nonie Williamson, Josephine McCall, Alice Parrott, Marie Lide. Messrs. Lawton Dargan, O. 0. Riddle, Willie Montgomery, Louis Norment, Howard Norment, Willie McCown, C. A. McCown, Fred Law, Charlton Law, Laurie Wil liamson, W. A. Parrott, Ed. Orrell, Jim Orrell, Leon Dove, W. T. Woodward, T. J. Boatwright, Edward Coker, Ben Smoot, John Ervin, Boland Lide. "OewTocielyT Darlington Lodge, No. 10,-of the Society of Chosen Friends was or ganised on Monday, by Mr. H Witco\cr, of Mariou. The followin' officers were elected: R. L. Blackmon, past councilor; J. C. Willcox, coun citor, A. P. Levy, vice-councilor; W. G. Byrd, secretary; S. Tombacher, treasurer, W. J. Parrott, prelate; S. Manne, marshal; B. Block, warden; B. Harris, guard; A. Hyman, senteuel; J. C. Willcox, medical examiner; A. P. Levy, B» Block, W. Witcover, trustees; J. C. Willcox, S. Manne, P. B. Allen, F. Keweutbal, A. fymi wnmittw fy-im ON THE RM j. *• HfiPPESOKS AT THE- FACTORY ms WEBK. Pei-MMl Paragraphs Pertalilag te Tisititg People—lapraveaeats aid Other News. / Mrs. Lillie Thomas is quite sick. Mr. Charles Butler is able to be at his ffost again. Mr. Robert Cook, of Charleston, is visiting in this village.. The Hebalb is a welcome visiter in this sectisa of the city. Mr. F. S. Terry has charge of .the. weave room during Mr. Northoottis absence. Mr. Nelson Kerby spent Sunday with his father, Mr. J. M. P. Kerby, in Chesterfield county. Mr. W. J. Dickson, of Marion, ha% returned to his home after spending several days with his son, Mr. W. G. Dickson. Mrs. J. J. Smith has gone to Ebenezcr to visit Mr. Caleb Gardner, who is quite sick with pneumonia. Mr. Gardner lost his wife a few weeks ago with the same disease. Mr. H. A. James has moved his family in his new house on Pearl street Mr. A. R. Lane has purchased and will occupy the house vacated by Mr. James on Broad street Mr. A. F. Northcott and family left dn Tuesday morning for Charlotte, N. 0., where Mrs. Northcott has gene to spend the summer with her parents. Mr. Northcott will return in a few days. Rev. J. A. White commenced the revival meeting at the hall last Sunday night. Mr. White is being assisted by Rev. Mr. Carlisle. The meetings are being well attended and we trust that great and lasting good will be rooomplished. Ai Fahrella Creates Excitement. On Wednesday afternoon Dr. Baird’s horse while hitched in front of Mr. Boyd’s residence, became frightened at an umbrella, and by slipping his head out of the bridle got loose and started off at a rapid gait up Pearl street. He ran up this street, across the square and was not stopped until he reached Dr. McGirt’s residence on the corner of Mowry street. It is a wonder that he did not run over some one as Pearl street is one of our main thoroughfares, but the only damage he did was to him self and the buggy. Unfortunately he struck against a post and smashed the front wheels, thereby letting the front of the buggy drop on the ground. As he ran for some dis tance after this he was badly cut on the ankles, which will probably destroy bis usefulness as a road borse. He was a good animal and will be a severe loss to the doctor. He will probably recover sufficiently to make a farm horse. The Flower Mission. A number of ladies met at the opera houseou Friday and organized a Flower Mission. Miss Ella Wagner read a well prepared paper setting forth the object of these societies, after which the following officers were elected: President—Miss Ella Wagner. Secretary and Treasurer—Mrs. G. W. Brown. Immediately after the meeting adjourned a large quantity of flowers were secured and distributed among the sick of the town. This is a verv laudable work, and we trust that all who can possibly do so will assist the ladies in their undertaking. We have always esteemed it a reproach for those who have the time to do so, not to cultivate flowers, and we trust that the floral fair and the flower mission may be the means of inducing every one to devote a little time to tbeir culture. Atteitlai, Musicians! Mr. H. K. Zerbee, representing tho well known music house of Augusta, Messrs. Thomas & Barton, will be in Darlington on May 15. While in tho city he will take orders for fine grade musical instruments, and will give particular attention to the tuning of pianos. The following testimonial will explain itself. It gives me pleasure to say that I know Mr. H. K. Zerbee, of Augusta. He is a representative of the New England conservatory of music, in which institution he made a thorough study of piano tuning under the best master. He has tuned n%’ piano and I consider bis coming to our village a rare opportunity for any one who desires to nave pianos oared for. This testimonial is unsolicited Rev. E. E. Ayhbi, SupwiftMi ft Cq Ajpril SI: fte Clevelaid Motqj Beautifully The St. Benedict!* club gave an elegant rflCeptiop on Wednesday night, at the Cleveland hotel, and the assertion maj: he safely made that i| has never bCDD Surpassed by-any similar taferia at in Darlington. and made,tq look like a garden by -haring floweis placed in every avail- able nook* and comer. Everything gc<b with great taste and lady friends of club, wbo gave, their services urpose. The dancing oom- about ten VcloQk, and was ip aluKtet without in termission, unjal a late honr, as every one seemed loath to end so pleasant an. evening. At 1L o’clock supper was an- nouHceOd, and the refreshments were served in a manner that would reflect credit on the iqpnagement of a first- class hotel. There were plenty of well trained waiters and the guests were served in that quiet expeditious manner that is so rarely seen. After supper the german was danced, and very much enjoyed by both par ticipants and spectators. The crowd was just large enough to make things pleasant, and the dancers had plenty of room. The following are the names of those who were present: Mr. and Mrs. A. T. Baird, Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Norment, Mr. and Mrs. C. S. Nettles, Mr. and Mrs. A. C. MoFall, Mr. and Mrs. H. E. T. Sadders, Mr. and Mrs. S. A. Woqds, Mr. and Mrs. E. 0. Woods, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Pegnes, Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Odiorne, Mrs. G. E. McCall, Florence; Mrs. C. A. Woods, Marion. Misses Pauline Spain, Catsio Spain, Corinne Player, Julia Dargan, Mary Watson, Josephine McCall, Nonie Williamson, Alma McCown, Alice Parrott, Juliet Watson, Roanolce, Va; Maria Evans, Agnes Kuker, Mable Odiorne, Florence; 'Tin Tiu Cantey, Camden. Messrs.Ci M. Ward, J. E. Boyd, T. H. Spain, Walter Griffin, C. R. Woods, W. F. Dargan, Waddy Thompson, R. L. Dargan, T. J. Boatwright, Eugene Vaughn, 0. 0. Riddle, C. D. Evans, G. K. King, J. L. Michie, g. H. Wilds, W. J. Garner, S. J. Garner, E. M. Wells, Walter James, J. E. Norment, W. W. Gardner, W. A. Parrott, Dr. L. Y. King, Baker Haynsworth, Florence. Death of Dr. Whitford Smith. Dr. Whitford Smith, for many years professor in Wofford College and who was noted for his gifts as an orator, died last week in Spartanburg For some years he had not been able to do any work, and-hls death was due entirely to old age. He was a member of the South Carolina Conference for about sixty years and during the time of his active ministry the mere mention of the fact that be was to preach was ahtays sufficient to at tract an immeme congregation. On one occasion he delivered an address before the students of the South Carolina College, who at its conclu sion were told by W. C. Preston who was himself one sf the finet orators in the country, that they would Bo well to make Dr. Smith their model os he was one of the finest speakers that he had ever listened to. Dr. Smith was a man of flue literary and poetic taste, and there Was probably not another mau in the State who was so well posted in the great classics of English poetry. THE WORLD’S FAIR fHE MACHINERY SET IN MOTION BY PRESIDENT CLEVELAND. Retiring From Business. Tile Misses Fountain, who have conducted a very successful millinery business in Darlington for a number of years, wil retire and have disposed of their good will to Messrs. Woods & Woods, who, in addition to their present business will open in the Fall a large aud well selected line of mil linery goods. The business will be in charge of an experienced milliner which will enable them to satisfy the most fastidious taste. This an nouncement will be good news to the friends of the Misses Fountain, who have for so long a time been depen dent on their taste for everything in tho way of head gear and who would otherwise be at a loss to provide them selves with the latest styles in hats. Woods & Woods will have a grand opening in September and give the ladies an oppurtunity to see every thing that is pretty in millinery. Best flour O4lv|i70 per barrel at ft Vi M An Immense Throng In Attendance —Foreign Countries‘Well Repre sented—The Exercises. Chicago, May 1.—Grover Cleve land President of the United States, surrounded by the members of his Cabinet, by high officials of the dif ferent States, by mfmerous and dis tinguished representatives of lands across the seas and by a mighty throng of American citizens, today pressed the electric button whict set in motion miles of shafting, innumer able engines and mechanism and a labyrinth of belting and gearing which made tip the machinery of the World’s Columbian Exposition. At the same moment a national salnte pealed forth from the guns of the revenue cutter Andrew John son, lying off the Exposition grounds in Lake Michigan; 700 flags, released from their stops at a concerted signal swung loose and streamed out under the sky in scarlet, yellow aud blue. Over in machinery hall a great roar arose, and the turrets of the building nodded as the wheels began to turn and a great volume of sound arose from the throats of the concourse of people, who thus acclaimed the open ing of the grandest achievement of American pluck, enterprise and gen erosity, Nearly all night there had been a continuous slow drizzle; that caused the spirits of the World’s Fair offi cials to sink to the zero point The rain continued until 7 o’clock, when the clouds parted on the right far over thdjlake there was a gleam of cold sunshine. It only for a mo ment however, and although the ram ceased, the clouds still hung sodden and lowering over the city. The winds blew faintly from the east, flapping the banners and other decorations in a dismal fashion, and except on the asphalt boulevards, the mud lay thick and deep. All this, however, had no effect upon the enthusiasm of th? energet ic citisens who had determined to witness the opening of the Fair. Before the first faint streaks of light in the eastern sky herald the ap proach of dawn, the down town streets were astir- As the morning wore on W throngs increased. Excursion trains from near by points and the regular suburban trains on the va- aions roads brought thousands, who added to the crowds from other re sources. It was a state and civic holiday, too, and all employes in the lublic buildings, freed from their esks, joined the current which set towards Jackson Park, accompanied by the throngs released from the mercantile establishments, many of which gave their employes a day off to join in the exercises. Nine o’clock saw evety available means of transportotion tested to its full ca pacity, and in most cases, beyond it As 10 o’clock, the hour for the opening exercises, drew near, the rush reached its height subsiding as 11 o’clock was reached. The jim at the railroad depots became less thick the cable cars moved along only comfortably filled, boats candid efi smaller loads of passengers, pedes trians became fewer and fewer, aud by noon the down-town streets were if anything clearer than on ordinary days, when no World’s Fair is being opened. By 8:30 th<} distinguished people who were to accompany the Presi dent iu procession to Jackson Park had gathered at the President’s quarters at the Lexington. The first to arrive was the Duke of Vera- gna and his party. While hand shaking was iu progresss, Vice Pres ident Stevenson and his party put in appearance. On their heels, literally taking the hotel by storm, came the members of the National Commission and Fair directors, who were to act as hosts and escorts to the distin guished guests ou this memorable day. TIE PHOCES8ION TO JACKSOX PARK. Promptly at A o’clock the proccs- ..oil was formed. At the head, to clear the way, aud mounted on hand some chargers, was a platoon of gray coated South Park police. Behind them came a detatebment of the city police on horseback, fifty of them aud live abreast Next in line was Company B of the Seventh United States Cavalry, under command 'of Capt. E. A. Varnum, and Company K of the Seventh Tmited States Cav alry under command of Capt. L. R. Harr. Next followed the Chicago Hussars beudgd by Capt. E. L. Brauu aud Adjt. Thomas 8. Quincy. They appeared for tho first time iu their Americanized Russian uniform. There were six score of them, moun ted on magnificent black chargers, and every man a, giant. Twenty trumpeters headed the approach of the Huzzars, and bringing up the rear of the military division was mounted Troops A of the Illinois Na tional Guards. , OX THE WORLD'S FAIRGROUNDS. As the procession moved southward ou Michigan avenue, thence along ths Grand boulevard to Fifty-first itmt, tbraei bjr way of Bayard avenue .to Palmer avenue, entering the midway Plais- ance through the western gateway, making a short detour in order to avoid the Ferris Wheel, and then re suming the broad promenade to the enhance gate, it was attended by an almost unbroken diapason of cheer ing. The Spaniards came in for liberal share of enthusiasm. The Duchess of Veragua started with a big bouquet iu her lap, but before she reached the grounds she was half hidden in choice floweis tossed in her carriage by enthusiastic Chicago ladies. From the centre of the platform proper there radiated a special stand, and upon this were chairs for Presi dent Cleveland, Vice-President Stevenson, the Duke of Veragua i nd his party and the higher national and load officers of the fair. Immediately in the rear were the sections assigned to the members of the diplomatic corps, while to their right and left other officials and guests of the occa sion were arranged. Behind these were placed the orchestra. In front of all, occupying two wings on the right and left of the speakers’ stand was provision for some three hun dred representatives of the press, who represented nearly every civilized nation on the face of the globe. It was an inspiring scene that met the vision of the Chief Executive of the Nation as he was escorted to his seat Before him was such a throug as he had never faced before, pre empting every foot of space between the platform and the edgelof the basin beyond covering the walks and lawns to the east and west as far as the eye could sweep. THE EXEBCISES INAUGURATED. All was now in readiness for the inauguration of the exercises proper. It had been intended to preface the speechmaking with a grand chorus of 1,000 voices, hut owing to an oversight in drawing the plans of the platform, this feature was elim inated, and in its place was rendered the “Columbian Mai'ch.”composed for the occasion by Prof. John K. Paine. Theodore Thomas wielded the batten, and 600 instruments re spond to the wand of authority The dull roar of voices of the multitude was stilled as the music burst upon the air. Not a tenth of those in view of the platform oould have deter mined what portion of the exercises was in progress without the aid of opera glas8ss, .but those at a distance maintained ar quiet and dignified a demeanor as the occupants of the grand stand. As the music died away, the blind chaplain of the United States Senate the Rev. W. H. Milburn, was led for ward to the front of the platform by his adopted daughter, Miss Cora Gemley, who has been his constant end faithful attendant for many years. Many of those abjut him joined in the “Amen” v ith which the man of God concluded his in vocation. As he retired to Ins seat, Miss Jessie Couthoui, a Chicago reader aud elo cutionist of national fame, was es corted to the speaker’s stand, and in clear, impressive tones, that could be heard distinctly by the 2,000 guests upon the platform, aud which pene trated far into the throug, com menced to read the opening stanzas of the poem of the day. This was entitled “The Prophecy.” aud is the production of W. A.CrolIut, a mem ber of the journalistic profession at the national capita). Heavy applause rewarded the reader as she retired, and it was re newed when, after the orchestra had rendered the “Rienzi” overture, by Wugue, Director Guieral Davis arose from his seat and after bowing to Chief Magistrate aud those surround ing him, faced the assemblage. Time aud again was the applause renewed and the man who had done so much toward bringing about the success ful consummation of a great enter prise, was for a moment embarrassed ny the heartiness of his greeting. Finally when tho cheering com menced to die away, he turned again to the President aud commenced his address, which ,was chiefly a statis tical account of what had been done to produce the results here shown. PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES. It was now the turn of the Presi dent of the United States to present himself, and as he slowly arose from his seat, aud swept his eyes over the occupants of the platform, aud then over one of the greatest audience that ever man faced, there went up a cheer that seemed to shake the mas sive dome of the building behind him, and which reverberated through the grounds like the rolling of mus ketry. Foreigners and natives alike joined iu the acclaim to the highest representative of the sovreign people of this Republic. There was a flut ter of white handkechiefs from the ladies side of the platform, aud in stantly it was taken up by the thous ands of the sex that occupied the gondolas and launches on the water far iu the distance. Handkerchiefs were waved louder became the cheers; aud so, for a space of several minutes men vied with women in maintaia- ing the demonstrations. All the while Mr. Cleveland stood erect, his left hand behind him, his right ner vously fingering the button of his Ifogli cart. At tot wboit toU and arms alike were tired, and a semblence of quietj had once more come over the throng, he commenced his address. He said: Cleveland’s speech. “I am here to join my fellow citi zens in congratulations which befit this occasion. Surrounded by the stupendnous results of American en terprise aud activity aud in view of tho magnificent evidences of Ameri can skill and intelligence, we need not fear that these congratulations will be exaggerrated. We stand to-day in the presence of the oldest nations of the world and point to the great achievements we here ex hibit, asking no allowance on the score of youth. The enthusiasm with which we contemplete our work intensifies the warmth of greeting w;e extend to those who have come from foreign lands to illustrate with us the growth aud progress of human endeavor in the direction of a higher civilization. We who believe that popular education and stimulation of the best impulses of our citizens lead the way to the realization of the proud national destiny which our past promises, gladly welcome the opportunity here afforded us to see the results accomplished by the efforts which have been exerted longer than ours in the field of man’s im provement, while in appreciative re turn we exhibit the unparalleled advancement and wonderful accom plishment of a young nation and the present triumphs of a vigorous, self- reliant aud independent people. We have built these splendid edifices, but we have also bu'lt a magnificent fabric of popular government, whose grand proportions are seen through out the world. We have made and here gather together the objects of use and beauty, products of Ameri can skill and invention, but we hare also made men who rule themselves. It is an exalted mission, in which we and our guests from other lands we engaged, as we co-operate in the inauguration of an enterprise devoted to human enlightenment, and in the undertaking we here enter upon, we exemplify in the noblest sense the brotherhood of nations. “Let us hold fast to the meaning that underlies this ceremony, and let us not lose the impressiveness of this moment. As by a touch the machin ery that gives life to this vast exposi tion is now set in motion, so at the same instant let our hopes and aspira- tiona awaken forces whMnffftt time to come shall influence the welfare, dignity and freedom of mankind.” As the President was concluding tho final sentence his eyes wandered to the table that was close at his left hand. Upon this was the button, the pressure upon which was to start the machinery and make the opening of the exposition an accomplished fact. It was an ordinary form of victor telegraph key, such as is in most telegraph offices, except that it was of gold instead of steel aud the button of ivory instead of rubber. It rested upon a postal upholstered in navy blue and golden yellow plush, and on the sides of the lower tier, in silver letters, were the significant dates 1492 and 1893. As the last words fell from the President’s lips he pressed his finger upon a button. This was the signal for a dewonsta- tiou, in fact, difficult of imagination and infinitely more so of description. At one anil the same instant the audience burst into a thundering shout, the orchestra pealed forth strains of the “Hallelujah” chorus, the wheels of the great Atlas engine iu great Machinery Hall commenced to revolve, the electric fountains in the lagoon threw their torrents towards the sky, the flood of water gushed forth from the McMeunies fountain aud rolled back again into the basin, the thunder of artillery came from the vessels in the lake, the chimes iu Manufacturers’ Hall and on the German building rang out a merry pea) aud flags ou poles iu front of the platform fell apart and revealed two golden models of ships iu which Columbus first sailed to the American shores. At the sumo moment also hundreds of flags of all nations and all colors were unfurled within sight of the platform. Tho largest was great “Old Glory” which fell into graceful folds from the top of the center staff iu front of tho stand. It was precisely th>- hour of noon when Grover Cleveland touched tho button and thus declared the open ing an accomplished fact. The crowd iu attendance was enormous ami was variously estimated at from 150,000 to 175,000. Mistaken For a Burglar. The newsboy who delivers the Columbia Journal at night would do a wise thing to provide himself with a suit of armor, in order to guard against the mistako of being taken for a burglar. During his rounds, a night or two ago, he aninteiitionally alarmed tho inmates of a residence iu town, and had them hulling around in a pretty -uaiiner looking for^.a. hotgla., ,/mch of couravWSs a fruitless search. The gentleman of the house, who, by tlm way, is a beti^r fisherman than hunter, fired his pntol, but did uq| hit anything and tho leaden missil was lost ia lbs UiiiaitaijQ dentb* nl ;»i