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NO. 36.
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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.
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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
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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
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