Omaha Daily Bee Newspaper, May 2, 1893, Page 2

eral commanding the United States army and aides, Admiral Gherardi and aides, the governor of 1llinois, mayor of Chicago, ete. | The column moved along Michigan avenue, the grand bonlevard to Fifty-first street, thenco through South park by way of Bay- | ard avenue to Palmer avenue: thence to the | western entra of Midway Plaisance. At | this point Colonel Rice, commanding the | Columbian guard, met’ the column and directed its march to Jackson park, thence » the administration building, where the column dispersed, The cercmonies of the day % the administration building. Passing through the building the notables came out upon a platform at the east side, landing out wupon Grand Plaza and the Court of Honor. onles of the Day. | Probably 800,000 thousand peovle were assembled when, at 11 o'clock, the advance guara of the cortege signgled the appronch of President Cleveland and the dignitarics of the day to the World's fair grounds. After entermg the ground, the journ | the Administration building was nide | all possible dispatch, the presidential party | not stopping t iy of :\..41 { took place in to with acknowledge nded to the the cheeri popular ovat chief ex- sutive, Of cour s was tre mendous when President Clevelind faced the great multitude assembled —the largest audience ever faced by an American citizon Following the president and the director ral, the members of the presiden- | binet nder the escort of the World's | fair ofticials; Duke de Veragua and his | family; members of the diplomatic crops members of congress tors and ouher prominent dignitaries, who had seats on the | grand stand | The 2,000 Columbian guards who sur- | rounded the Administration building made a futile effort to keep back the crowd. but they were swept back by the resistless wave and jammed against the railing untjl they themselves became an unre izable part of that incessant, strug, 7, but good natured and cheering arca of humanity Opened wih Prayer. At 11:3 to the minute, the program opened with a blast from the orchestia, which rendered the martial air of the Colum- bian march of John K. Pume. The music lasted for fifteen minutes, and at its con- | clusion Dircetor General Davis stepped to the front of the platform, waved his hand supplicatingly two or three times to the vast audien nd then anmounced in tone which st in the hum of voice that Rev. W Milburn would pronou the innovation. The blind chapl f the United States house of representatives stepped to the front, guided by a woman s hand. his adopted daughter, Miss Lovie | Gemley, escorting him, and faced the multi- | tude, which he could not even see, but whose | nce he felt by the very animation tha | ted the atmosphere | + brief pause, when the murmur of voices had ceased, the blind chaplain offered prayer. ms ext were i in “The Prophecy. an ode written by W. A. | of the exposition, was next Tt was read by Miss Jessie Couthui, a delicate young woman, whose enunciation was perfect, but whose voice was, of course, lost to all except the immedi- atecircle: e Prophecy Crofut in honor on the program The Prophoecy. Sadly Columbus watehed the nascent moon Drown in the gloomy ocean's western deeps: Strange birds that day had fluttered i the And strange flowers flouted round the wander- ing kecl And yet, no lund dark The Santa Maria leaped before And angry billows tossed the car A to destruction, Gomes L aptain Pi wh th to the brought And now, when through the gale, enzied seas, Ana parchment e Baying, “Good Master, » An earnest prayer it Is from all on hoard The crew would fain turn back in utter fo No longer to the pole the conpuss points: Into the zenith crecps the Northern Siar, You saw but yester eve an albatross Drop dead on'deck beneath the flyingscud, AZhe devil's wind blows madly fr the cast | Into the Iand of Nowhere, and the se. Keeps sucking usadown the nuelst Franciseo says the edge of earth is o Erebus wo slide unheimed. E H y nleht Diego saw a witch ragging the Nina by her forechaing west, And wildly dancing on a dolphin's hacl, And us she danced the brightest sfar In .. heaven & Slipped fion 1ts leash and sprang lntd the sea, }Alfl! Luclfer, and left a trafl of blood. ray thee, Mastor, turn a, | Obedlent ta the omens; or, perchar | The terror-stricken crew to 'scape their dgom | May mutiny and—" a 1 this writing hero; “Gomez Rasc n, ol Thow hay | Exclalmed the hast s eaough. Now, prithee, leave me: T would be alone.” Then eagerly Columbus sought a sign n sen and sky, and in his lonely heart, inding, Instead of presages of hope, The bluck and ominous portents of despair. As thus he mused, he paced the after dvek Aud guzed upon the laminous wave Btrange lifc was In the phosphores And through the goblin glow there went, Like elfih shadows of an opal se: Prophetic pictures of that land b admi oam, and sought. e saw the end of his vietorions quest; He suw ablaze on Isabella's breast A string of Autilloan jewels rest— The islands of the west. Ho saw Invading Plonty mispossess Old Poverty, the land with bounty bless Andithrough the wretehed caverns of tress Walk star-eyed huppiness. e saw the Bourbon and Braganza prone, For uncient error tardy to atone, Giving the plundered people back their own, Aund tlying from the throne. He saw an empire, radiunt as the duy. Hurnessed to Law, but under Freedom's SwiLy, Proudly arise, resplendent in array, Ta show the world the way. Ho saw celestinl Peace in mortal guise, Aud,filled with lope and thrilled with high cmiprise, Lifting its tranquil forehead to the skies, A vast republic rlse. He saw, bel Beyond' the e Qeres und Flora luughingly adorn The bosom of the morn nd the hills of golde; urve of autumn’ corn, opulent He suw o eloth of zold ncross the gloom, besquo fron Evolution's looni, ron the b ‘o praicies’ delven spume Tmperial cities bloom. He saw an iron dragon dashing forth 0 a0 iron thoroughfare, south, north, ast. west, uniting in beneticent gireh stest ends of enrth, A the lightn trade, love terlace And ubsent ones annihilate time and space, Communing face to run a dolphin griet and pleasui He saw Reliof through deadly dungeons grope Foes turned to brothers. hop: And slope. And ot the gallows rope. black desparr to on TSt upon the grass-grown He saw the bubes on Labor's cottage floor; Th bright walls hung with lusury wore und i And comtort, radiant with abounding store Wave welcome at the door. Je saw tho myrind spindles flutter round, n | tud | is not th | their | have expl o-oficers and official staff. who form the great organization which made this consummation possible. The exposition oncepgion of any single mind ; it is not the result of any single effort: but it is the grandest conception of all the minds and the best obtainable results of all the efforts put forth by all the people who may in any manner contribute to its creation, Who Worked Out the Details, The great commanding agencies through which the government has authorized this work to proceed are the national commission, consisting of 108 men and their alternates— selected from the several states and terri- tories—presided over by Hon. Thomas V. Palmer of Michigan: the corporation of ihe state of Illinois known as the World's Columbian exposition, consisting of forty-five dircetors, prosided over by Mr. H. N. Hig- ginbotham of Chicago: and the board of Iady manay consisting of 115 women and alternat cted from the severai tes—presided over by Mrs, Potter Palmer of Chicago. To these great agen cios, wisely selected by congress, each per- | ts special function, the gratitude of the people of this country and the cordial recognition of all these friendly foreign sentatives are due, T'o perfect from these agencies an efficient oranization was our first duty and it was suc cesstully accomplished, at the outset through immitices, subscquently by great execu- tive departments; and through these depart ments the systematic, vigorous and effective worlk has progrossed. Through the depart- nent of administration, the department of nance, the department of works and the great exhibit department, the plan and cope of o grand international exposition have been worked out. The department of finance, composed of members of the Illinois corporation, has, with a disinterestedness remarkable, with courage undaunted, successfully financed the exposition and has provided for the great work upwards of 20,000,000 The department of works and its many bureaus of artists, architects, engineers and its builders have transformea these grounds, which twenty-one monils ago were an un- sightly. uninviting and unoccupied stretch of landscape, into the beauty and spiendor of today. They have conspicuously performed their functions, and these grand avenues, th Venetian waterways, the finished to my fountains and sculptures and nd these grand palaces, stand | Jent 1o their genius and | d by the laborof that | workmen, all ‘| landscape, the colonnades, out s & mony supplem army of skilled artisans and citizens of this republic, The chicefs of the great departments who ted this mighty enterprise and | here the exhibits form- ing the picture that is s in | magnificent frame have contirmed the wisdom of their selection. No state or territory of the union has escaped their voice; no land on the globe that has a tan- guage but has been visited and the invita- tion of the president of the United States personally presented. Fortunately, at the wnception of this enterprise, our government | was and is still at peace with the whole | whrld. Commissioners were sent to Eurove, to Asta, to Australia, British North Amer and to the islands of the seas, so that today the whole world knows and is famiiiar with the significance of the great peace festival we arc about to inuugurate upon this ¢ and all_the nations join in celebrating the event which it commemorates. All the World Gather This inclosure, containing nearly 700 acres, covered by more than 400 structures, from the small state pavilion, occupying an ovdi- | nary building site, to the colossal structure of the manufactures and liberal arts build- ing, coveving over thirty acres, is filled and crowded with a display of the achiovements and products of the mind and hand of man, such as has never before been presented to mortal vision. The habits, customs and life of the people of our own and forcign lands are shown in the variegated plaisance; those state uildings on the north are filled with the historical treasures and natural products of our several states. The artistic, charac- teristic and beautiful devices, the headqua f foreign commer surrounding the of fine arts, which in itself will be an able surprise to the American beuolder, constitute the grand central sceme of social and friendly amenities among the deft peo- ples of the earth, Surrounding this grand plaza on which we stand, and reaching from the north pond to the extreme south, is the great mechanical, scientific, industrial and agricultural ex- hibit of the resources and products of the world. These have been secured from the four quarters’of the globe and placed in systomatic order under the supervision of these great departments, and whiie all the material upon the grounds is not yet placed Iam gratified to_be able to point to the president of the United States, at this time, the ofticial catalogue containing a descrip- tion and the location of the exhibits of 4,000 participants in the exposition. The number of exhibitors will exceed 60,000 when every- thiug is in place. The citizens of our coun- try are proud and always will be proud of stion of the congress of the United States of America in authorizing and di- recting this contribution to take place for appropriating more than 5,000,000 in its aid and for unswerving support and encourage- ment of the offcers of the government. Al the Aid Appreciated. To the states of the union we are largely indebted for active and substantial support. A sum in excess of £6,000,000 has been raised and expended by the states and territories for their official use in promoting their ow interests conjointly with the general succes: of the exposition. To the foreign nations who have a repre- sentation upon these grounds, never before witnessed at any exposition, as shown by the grand exhibits they have brought here and the hundreds of official reports of foreign governments who are present on this ocea- sion, we bow in grateful thanks. More than £5,000,000 has been officially appropriated for these commissions in furtherance of the participation in the exposition. The gr nations of lLurope and their dependencies are all represented upon these grounds. The ments of Asia and Africa and of the republics of the western hemisph h but few exceptions,are here representec ) the citizens and the corporation of Ch w0, who have puid $11,000,000 as & contri- bution, and in addition have loaned the man- agement £,000,000 more, are due the grate- | ful acknowledgments of our own people and of all the foreign guests who share with us ;m- !ll‘\illllkl)(k‘fl of this great international ival. To the tens of thousands of exhibitors who have contributed on a larger amount than all others combined, we are under the deepest obligations for their interest and co-opera- tion. T'o the women of Chicago and our great land, whose prompt, spontaneous and en- | thuslastic co-operation in our work turned the eyes of the world toward the exposition as toward a new star of the east—an inspir- ation for womanhood everywhere—we ex- tend our cordial and unstinted recognition It is our hope that the great exposition 1y inaugurate a new era of moral and ma- rial progress and our fervent aspiration is that this association of the nations may secure not only warmer but stronger friendships throughout the world The grand concerted illustration of mod ern sict ot gathered this I Together, ss which 15 here presented for the en- | gement of art, of science, of industry, T myrind ' ground, The myriad howes where nd, And Love is throned and crewned. wheels shuke the solid yocund Joy 1s Tle saw exalted Tenora Though panoplied i for cun And Scicnec The Provider The pleture came and paled and passed away, And then he said to Pinzon in the gloow: ENow, Martin, (o thy waiting h i Haste to the Pluta!” Westwird keep her prow for | have had i vision full of light. Keep hor prow westward in the sunset’s wike Fiom thls hour henee, wnd lot no- wan ook buck! TOLD OF T 2o and sinco tinie be- conscernted, lead the van, e of man HE TRIUMPH, - Director General Davis snd President Clevelunt Address the Throng, The overture of “'Rienzi,” by Wagner, was next veudered by the orchestra and then Director General Dayis, on behalf of the ex- position, delivered tho following address ‘The dedication of these grounds and build- Mgl for tho purposes of an international ex- Htion took place on the 21st of last Oct Ler, at which time they were aceepted fo the objects to which they were destined by the action of the congress of the United Siates. This is not the time nor place, neither will is be expected of me, to give a comprehensive resume of the stremuous 'd‘.fl which have been put forth to com mm-l\-hu ;I invite puLln- today. 1 may be permitiod, how- ml‘,lmhm“ and in grati- R —— mmerce, has necessitated an expendi- including the outlay of our exhibitors, largely in excess of §100,000,000. We hav | given it our constant thought, our most de- *d servien, our best energy coutral ¢ity of this great republic on th | continent disc d by Columbus, whose | disti hed descendants ave present as the | honor | for you exposition here presented 18 commensurate | in dignity with what the wortd should ex- pect of our great country, to direct that it shall be opened to the public, and wuen you | touch this magic key the ponderous machin- 1 will start in its revolutions and the ac- ties of this exposition will begin. Greeted Cleveland with n Cheer. As Prosident Cleveland stepped forward to deliver his address be was greeted with a [ mighty cheer aud was frequently interrupted by applause. He spoke as follows 1 am here to join my fellow citizens in con- gratulations which befit the occasion. Sur- rounded by the stupendous results of Ameri- | can enterprise aud activity, and in view of the maguificent evidences of American skill and intelligence, we need not fear that these congratulations will be exaggerated. We stand I,mi«{ n the presence of the oldest | nations of the world, and point to the great | achievements we here exhibit, asking no al | lowance on the score of youth. The en- | thusiasm with which we con- template our work intensifies the y warmth of the greeting we extend | to those who have come from foreign lands | to llustrato with us the growth and | progress of human endeavor in th and now, in | d guests of our nation, it only remaius ( Mr. President, if in your opinion the | | | We who beliove that popular education and the stimulation of the best 1mPULies of our citizons lead the way to the realization of the proud national destiny which our faith promises gladly welcome the opportunity hore results accompiished by efforts which have been exerted longer than ours in the fleld of man’s improvement, while in appreciative return we exhibit the unparalleled advan ment and _wonderful accomplishment of our young nation and the present triumphs of & ous, seif-reliant and mdependent peo- of higher civilization, Proudest ot All Our Work. We have built these splendid edifices, but we have also built a magnificent fabric of popular government, whose grand propor- tions are seen throughout the world. We ve made and here gathered together the pducts of American skitl and invention; we have also made men who rule themselves. t s an exalted missfon in which we and our guests from other lands are enga; wo co-operate in the inauguration of an en terprise devoted to human enlightenment, ind in the undertaking we here enter upon we exemplify in the noblest sense the brotherhood of nations. Let us bold fast to the meaning that underlies this ceremony, and let us not lose the impressiveness of this moment A« by the touch th machwery that gives life to this vast exposition is now | set in motion, so at the same instant let our hopes and aspirations awaken the forces | which in all times to come shall influence | the welfare, dignity and freedom of man- kind Then the Wheels Went ‘Roand. As the president closed the golden key which sent the electric current coursing through the immense buildings the whirr of the machinery was almost at once heard and was greeted with a tremendous out- burst of enthuiasm, ana the World's fair was really and truly inaugarated The scene at the moment the nation's president reached forth nis hand to awake awake the great fair from its sleep, was one of historic interest, and and one which thrilled the vast as: At that instant the men at the hal, the foot of each great flag staff laid hold with a vim. The monstrous American flag unfolded at the tov of the centerpole broke forth and broadened out in the air.. At each v of the Administration building great 8, blazoned with the arms of Castile, simultancously thrown out from every flag staff upon all the buildings, while the y banners, representing various nationalities, was given to tho b The great fountains gushed upwards and out upon Lake Michigan, the r e cutter Andrew Johnson boomed a salute and ever craft in the neighborhood set its whistles to screcening tmass of people on the plaza swayed li n wave and roared to heaven its appreciation of the event. The oficials and dignitaries on the stand caught the spirit and felt the infusion of riotism and nationul good-fellowship. were cted the Grounds. As s00m us the cercmonies attendant upon | the formal ing of the exposition were | over, President Cleveland, Governor Alt- geld, Mayor Harrison, the duke of Veragua and other notables were conducted to the dining hall on the third floor of the Admin- istration building, where they were enter- tained at dinner by the World's fair official When the dinner was over the party, with | President Cleveland and Director General Davis in the lead, was conducted from the Administration building and was driven around the grounds. At the Manu- factures building, which was first, place reached, the pr ual party lighted at the entrance and walked from one end of the monstrous edifice to the other. From her they drove to the north end of the ground among the state buildings and back along the main drive, past the horticultural build- ing to the south end of the grounds. After having thoroughly inspected the White City President Cleveland and his party were driven to Grand Crossing, where they took the train for Washington. Ins WOMAN'S BUILDING. Eloquent Address of President Palmer and Responso of Lady Aberdeon. ‘The opeuing of -the woman's building oe- enrred immediately after the general open- ing exercises had closed. The opening ad- dress was deliyered by Mrs. Potter Palmer. Mrs. Palmer said, in part: The moment of fruition has arrived. Hopes which for more than two years have grad- ually been gaining strength and definiteness have now become realities. Today the expo- sivionopens its gates. On this occasion of the formal opening of the woman's build- ing, the board of lady managers is singularly fortunate in having the honor to welcome distinguisbed official representatives of many of the notable foreign committees and of the state boards which have so effectively co- operated with it m accomplishing the re- sults now disclosed to the world. Experience has brought many surprises, not the least of which is an impressive realization of the unity of human interest notwithstanding differences of race, govern- ment, language, temperament and external conditions. The people of all civilized lands are studying the same problems. Fach suc- cess and each failure in testing and develop- ing new theories is valuable to the whole world. Social and industrial questions are paramount, and are receiviog vhe thoughtful consideration of statesmen, studeuts, polit- ical cconomists, humanitarians, employers and employed. Centurles of Injustice to Women. Of all existing forms of injustice there is none so cruel and inconsistent as is the position in waich women are placed with re- gard to self-maintenance; the calm ignoring of their rights and responsibilities which has goue on for centuries. If the economic conditions are hard for men to mect, sub- jected as they are to the constant weeding out of less expert and steady hands, who are thereby plunged iuto an ubyss of misery, it is evident that women, thrown upon their own resources, have a frightful struggle to endure, especially us they have always to contend against # public sentiment which discountenances vheir seeking industrial em- ployments as a means of livelihood. ‘The theory which exists among conservative people that the sphere of woman is her home; that it is unfeminine, even monstrous for her to wish to take a place beside, or to compete with, men in the various lucrative industries, tells heavily against her, for manufacturers and producers take advant- age of it to disparage her work and obtain her services for a nominal price, thus profit- ing largely by the necessities and helpless- ness of their victim. That so many should cling to respectable occupations, while stary. ing m following them, and should refuse to yield to discouragement and despair, shows a high quality of steadfastness and principle. These are the real heroines of life, whose handiwork we are proud to install in the ex- position, because it has been produced in factories, workshops and studios under the most adverse conditions and with the most | sublime patience and endurancy Enlargement of Woman's Sphere. The absence of a just and general apprecia- tion of the truth concerning the position and status of women h attention to it, and to make a point of at- tempting to create, by means of the exposi- tion, a well defined public sentiment in re- afforded us to see the | caused us to call special | THE OMAHA gard to their rights ana duties, nnd the pro- | priety of their becoming, not only self-sup- porting, but able to assist in maiutaining | their families when necessary. Wo hope that the statistics which the board of lady managers has been so earnestly attempting to seoure may give n correct idea of the number of women, not only of those without uatural protectors or those thrown suddenly upon their own resources, but the number of mechanics, laborers, artists, artisans and workmen of every degree, who are forced to work shoulder to shoulder with their hus | bands in order to maintain the family, with. out noting the number forced to support their husbands in idleness aud vice. Realizing that woman can never hope to receive the proper recompense for her sery- | ices until her usefulness and success are not only demonstrated, but fully understood and acknowledged, we have taken advanuage ot the opportunity presented by the exposition 10 bring together such evidences of her skill in the various industries, arts and profes- sions as may convince the world that ability | is not a matter of sex. Urged by necessity. she has demonstrated that her powers are the same as her brother’s, and that like en- couragement and fostering care may develop her to an equal point of usefulness. The board does not wish to be understood as placing an extravagant or sentimental value upon the work of any woman because of her sex. It willingly wiedges that the industries, arts and commerce of the :‘cfla bave hoho.n for centuries fu the hands selves for the responsibilities devolving upon BER: DAILY TU them, and who hayd, egnsequenily, without | motal of the state wo love, typi question, contributpd vastly more than women to the valukblel thought, research, invention, science, art and literature, which have become the rich heritage of the human race. Notwithstuugdeg their disadvantages, however, a few gifted ‘women have made their value felt and have rendercd excep- tional service to the cause of humanity. « from Abroad. nd Hel When our mmfron asking co-operation was sent to foreign Elndk the commissioners already appointed replied doubtfully and ex piained that their women were doing noth- ing; that they would not feel inclined 1o help us, and in many cases stated that it was not the custom of their country: for women to take part in any public effort; that they only attended to social duties, drove in the parks, ete. But as soon as these ladies received our message, sent in a brief and formal let- ter, the F'ree Masonry among women proved to be such that there needed no explanation ; they understood at once the possibilities, Strong committees were immediately formed of women having large hearts and brain women who cannot selfishly enjoy the ease of their own lives without giving a thought to their helpless and wretehed sisters Our unbounded thanks are due to the ex- alted and influential personages who became in their respective countries patronesses and teaders of the movement inaugurated by u to represent what women are doing. The entered with appreciation into our work for the exposition because they saw an oppor- tunity, Which they gracefully and deiicately veiled behind the magnificent laces forming the central objects i their superb collec- tions, to aid their women by opening new markets for their wares, This was the earnest purpose of their majesties, the em- press of Russia and queen of 1taly, both so noted for the progressive spirit the have displayed in promoting the welfare of the women under their kingly rule. They have sent large collections of the work of peasant women through organiz tions which exist under their patronage for sclling their handiwork. The collection of her personal laces, sent by Queen Margherita, will be one of the most notable features of the exposition. The committee of Belgian ladies was kind enough to take special pains to comply with our request for statistics concerning the in- dustries and conaition of women, notwith- standing the fact that the coliccting of statistics is not in Europe so popular as with us. It has sent complete reports, very at- tractively {:r.-]ulrw\m tha form of mono- graphs and charts, giving details which ave been secured only by great personal effort. 'These figures huve never before been obtained in that country and the committee itself is surprised at the great amount of novel and valuable information it has suc- ceeded in presenting Queens Not Above Work. Her majesty, the queen of England, has kindly set an exhibit of the work of her own hands, with the message that, while she usually feels no interest in _expositions, she gives this special token of sympathy with the work of the board of lady managers be. cause of its efforts for women. That the English committee has included in its ex- hibit and in its catalogue a plea for the higher education of women is in itself a sig- nificant fact. Her majesty, the queen regent of Spain, has kindly promised to gratify our desire by sending some relics of the great Isabella, whose name is so closely associated with that of the discoverep of our continent, The orient has not been behind in its ef- forts to co-operate with - us, although it has succeeded in doing so only on a limitedgscale, and, in many cases, unofiicially. We have ved the most pathptic appeals from se countries in which women are only be- ginning to learn that thare is a fuller de- velopment and a higher hiberty of action permitted their sex elsewhere. pan, under the guidance of its liberal and intelligent empressy has promptly and ially promoted gur plans. He ¢ the queen of Siam has sent a special delegate with directions that she put herself under our leagership and learn what industrial and eduocationpl advantages are open to women in other countries, so that Siam may adopt such measures as will ele- vate the condition of:her women. We rejoice in the possession of this beauti- ful building in which we meet today; in its delicacy, symmetry and sfrength. The elo- quent president of the commission last Octo- ber dedicated the great exposition buildings 10 humanity ; we now dedicate vhe woman's building to an elevated womanhood, know- ing that by so doing we shall best serve the cause of humanity. Lady Aberdeen’s Response. Lady Aberdeen replied to Mrs. Palmer as follows : It'is a great honor to be allowed to take part in the opening ceremonies of an enter- prise toward which the eyes of all who take an interest in the work of women and the position of women throughout the world are turned with hope and confidenc Mrs. Palmer has told us of what she and her col- leagues desire to avtain through this great undertaking. The objects which she has put before us are calculated to arouse our utmost enthusiasm. I am sure that the womeun of other countries represented here will never forget the deep debt of gratitude under which she and her fellow workers have placed us; and we can assure her that she will ever receive the most loyal support that we can each render in our measure throughout the course of this exposition. I take it that the one supreme subject for friendly rivalry and emulation existing be- tween us here will be to show how much the women of each country have served that country, and have thus raised it high in the civilization of the world by their devotion, their skill, their talents, their influence for good. And, taking this as the standard by which we are to test ourselves, [ am proud to think that 1 am hereas the representative of the two countries in_which I can claim a share of nationality—Scotland and Treland. ‘Women have counted for much in the his- tories of both these countries, and I think we can show by our exhibits that our pea ant women do much for our natios indus- trial reputation in both instances. We hope to show in the Irish village in the grounds (in which Mrs. Potter Palmer takes so kind an interest, and which President Cleveland has honoved by a visit) the work of Irish peasants in the process of being made; and here in these buildings we show specimens of their finished work, thus bringiug home to the minds of the visitors the fact that all these beautiful hand-made laces and em- broideries which adorn the garments and the palaces of thh wealthy are manufactured in Irish cabins as well as the ordinavy linen and woolens which are needed. Great Results Will Follow. We expect much good to come from this splendid opporturity of exhibiting our goods, which you in the new world huve afforded us, and we know you will rejoice in the thought of whatever prosperity you may thus bring into lowly homes and lives full of pathes, of poverty, but to whom just a very litile sunshine will mean perfect happiness, amidst the hills and /the vales which they love so well. | But our expectations By no means rest here—we are looking with eager expectation to the results which_will flow 01t to all nations of the world from the arrangements you are making, from meeting of the representative women ofall eountries. It is much when the women &f one country will thus meet one another, face to face, and iearn to know one Afjother and to realize what is being done to™ielp forward the com- mon cause of humanity © but when now we see before us the women workers and thini- ers of the world, coping fogether from all climes, to prove theirsisterhood, and to find new and rich sources of common strength from which they may father inspiration wherewith they may render higher and Rolier and more fruittuMadrvice to their own homes aifil to the world than has yet been dreamt of, how can We' but linger on the threshold in e: pm'h\ tawe of what we feel way yet prove the dibcovery of a new world, | more potent in possibilities for the race than ven that wonderful new world whose dis- covery we celebrate today. Will this not indeed be so, if the women of the world, stimulated by what they will see here of what has been accomplished by their sex under imperfect.conditions and perceiv- ing the grandeur of thelr vocation ana the splendor of their opportunities, go forward, united in spirit and fireéd with a common de- votion and faith o serve their day and gen- eration with a service with which past ages have never been blessed At the close of the addresses by the ladies of foreign nations, Mrs. J. Fekards of Montana presented Mrs. Palmer with the nail which that state had chosen as a sym- bolical gift to the president of the board of lady managers. Shesaid: 1 beg to pre- sent Montana's contribution to Mrs, Potter Palmer, honored president of this grand sym- bol of the progressive es —the « Woman's building of the World’s fair—the first and fial element of its cohesive architeetura—a nail. It is wrought i» the precious E. ESDAY, MAY 1893, 10f purity and eadurance of intrinsic merit and of per- manent worth, Protected by a shield om blematical of our universal sisterhood, 1t is presented as the last golden link in the chain of happy circumstances that made possible this moment the progress of woman, and with the fervent prayer that it may add momentum to the new era that is dawning for the sisterhood of the world. I now have the honor to present tie nail.” The committee on federal relations of the board presented Mrs. Palmer with o minia- ture silver wreath as u token of their appro- clation of her work. This concluded the exercises and the dvors of the building were then thrown open. SCENES AND INCIDENTS, Happenings During the Oper the Greant Exposition. Half in cloudland was the white Colum- bian city by the lake when diffused and sourceless the slow daylight crept upon the earth this morning. The eastern horizon had no more of color than had the western hovi- zon. Eastward, where the dawn was break- ing, drifting banks of mist brooded down upon the waters of Lake Michigan so that cloud and waters mingled into a field that baffled vision and perspective. Northward, southward—everywhere, a pal- pable, leaden veil trailed from aloft to the horizon. To one who early stood in the midst of the great plaza, where the crowds should later be, the surroundings, stupen dous in plan, pouderous in their extent and soft white in the morning light, gave more than ever the impression that this was a ghostly city that had been raised up in the night, or that it may have been a deserted city whence the citizens of some strange race had moved away to otner shores, Velled in a Shadow of Mis The bases and columns of the surrounding buildings were softly distinct, but their domes, towers and flagstaffs were yet in the cloundland. Even Columbia, in herancient- rigged ship out at the eastern edge of the plaza, though relatively not high in the air, was in cloudland, as veritable goddesses are. Her handmaidens, straining at the oars, were wet and dripping with the mists of the morning. which chiefly constituted their rai- ment stretching towark the lake, the waters of the grand basin were steely blue in their halt light. Circling them about was their setting of green turf between the great buildings of agriculture and munufactures, A the vistas, lakeward, arose in deli- e grill work the pillars of the colonnade. under which the waters of the lake crept into the lagoons and basins. Within her gyves of wooden scaffolds & Hours of gray the goddess of the republic at the lakeward end | of the grand basin rose up pouderous inher might. Veiled she was by the curtain, which was so arranged that it would fall away the moment the nation's president should give the electric signal touch to open to the world this great enterprise. Towering above all the Adminiswration building dimly loomed. At its frout and sloping upwards to the second story stretehed from side to side the grand stand, where dignitaries of the earth should later sit Arrival of the Soldiers. Between 7 and 8 o'clock, from somewhe away off on the edge of the ground, the n of the band came softly through the misty air, It was the first indication of stirring scenes that should lacer occur in the great plaza. ‘The bugle notes were almost instantly swallowed up in o burst of melody from the throats of brass instruments, carried by the band of the Fifteenth regunent of infantry, ordered from Fort Sheridan for duty during . Nearer came the strains of music until, turning the corner near the Transpor- ation building, the blue unitorms came sight, and behind the bar.d, 400 reculars, car- rying eacn a musket on his shoulder, Lieu- tenant Colonel Overshine was at their head, and led them to a position of rest along the north side of the wall of Administration building. Their muskets dropped with a thud into the soft mud, the sounds of other bands and music was borne upon the air, and soon the Second regiment, National guards of the state of Illinois, marched to position on the south front of the Administration build- ing. Rieanwhile| 8 lolteriig brecss Had chinged the condition somewhat. @ head of the great supporting columns of the building had come to view; the mists had lifted and the low dome on the Agricultural build- ing and the great figure of Diana, brought from New York City, could be discerned, pointing her arrow straight into the north- east. Away up 200 feet on the roof of the Manufacturers building, the figures of a half dozen men could be seen, appearing like ants on an iceberg, half concealed by mists and half revealed against the dark iron work of the structure. Coming of the Crowd. rd in the sky the softening light was growing. Somewhere in space the sun s gaining power as the day grew older. Then, soon after 9 o'clock, began the incommng of the people, whose great enter- prise had made the fair possible, at the nortnern entrance to the Administration building, who found their way to seats in- dicated by their tickets upon the grand stand. Rapidly the space there filled up. The representatives of the press of the country were huddled in peus upon the ground level on either side of the jutting circle of platform. These quarters for the vress were protected azainst the crowds that might come only by a slight wooden rail. Meantime, the skies had again thickened, and while not obscuring absolutely, they dimmed again the outlines of all the struct- ares round about. At 10 o'clock several guards had placed upon the president’s plat- forn, a small square table, over which was draped an Amel ag. Two electric wires were inserted from the floor and carried up to the table. Upon' the table was placed a square, pyramidal stand, which was covered with gold and plush. Up through this little pyramid the electric wires were run, and were then adjusted toa golden telegraph key, the button of which should be pressed by Mr. Cleveland as a signal for the ma- chinery to start. The diplomats of foreign powers bad not come to the opening in & body, but more in an individual capacity. Down the broad aisles of the grand stand a tall, whité haired man sought a place in front. It was Baron Fava, Italian minister to the United States. Fred Douglass next took a place on the stand. Minister Romero of Mexico followed closely, and then, without particu lar order or atiendance, the consular corps strolled down the aisles to their pl At the base of the center flagstaff a man ina white shirt, yellow sash and black trousers took his position und seized the ropes of the ting flag aloft. Two men similarily attired laid bold of the ropes at the oth fis and there waited their signal. iving trains and street cars began to pour forth their freight at the gates of the grounds, Clevelnnd's Entrance. Soon the entire space was black with people, and when 11 o'clock had come the spectacle thus presented was a notable one Ten minutes later a groat cheer went up from those at the rear of the grandstand, and white-haired Director General Davis came up the main alsle side by side with President Cleveland. As the familiar form of the nation’s executive was discovered hats flew in the air, shouts shook the clouds and echoed along the white facades of the surrounding buildings. Behind the president came Socretaries Gresham, Herbert, Smith and Morton. Scarcely had the party been seated when a. brilliant group of figuce: appeared in sight and followed along the aisle. The duke of Veragua and his party were recognized instantly, and generous shouts of welcome greeted them as they seated themselves a little to the rear and side of President Cleveland At_twenty minutes past the hour the or- chestra, with a grand burst, opened the Co- lumbian march and rendercd the hymn which had been written by John Paine then prayer by the blind chaplain of the house of representatives. The great space of the plaza was now covered with people. The bases of the lamp posts and even the bases ot the great columus and towers had been climbed upon by eager sight seers. ° es | Branching away to the left and to the right on either side of the basin the crowds ex- tenaed away o the Manufacturers’ bulding and the agricultural palacs, filling all the standing room, and climbing up the mam- moth animal figures along the bridges Falnting Men and Wom A little before the president had been pre- sented, the sunlight came through, brighten- ing and warming the entire scene. It was during his speech that the shivering crowds at oue time threatened themseolves with se- vious danger, and whea women and meu Under the brow of Columbia's bark, | fainting and insensiblo were carriod away officers and Red Cross attendants But all that preccded had been tonding to the culmination, which was reached whe with the lnst word of his speech, Pre Cloveland re golden electric koy. At the it rumbling of machinery came to the ears thousands of the people from Machine hall. The man ar the base of the eent flagstaft quickly released the American bat ner, which flowed to the southwest, wh the corner flagstaffs and the groat that bore the arms of Castileand were pulled and sprang aloft from the great fountains and sprang aloft showers of spume. tower broke forth afluttering banneret The revenue cutter opened its whistlos the basin and from the face of the statuo the republic, near the .colonnade, fell aw the veil which had hidden her from vie: and above all rose in the air the mighty o of 200,000 voices, ¢h ring the consummatic of their great enterprise aud the turni over to the peoplo that which should now theirs to study and enjoy. GERMANY'S BUILDING, Elaborate Coremon: Ing the Exhibit t ling th om the Fatherland Ciieaao, UL, May 1. —"he participation the German empire in the inauguration the big fair was an elaborate affair, whi must be accredited to that country and to representatives. The opening of the World | Columbian exposition celebrated Privy Councillor Wermuth, special commissioner, and his staff in grand sty worthy of the occasion of the memorakb dayand in o manner thoroughly befitti that potent state which he has tne honor serve ana represent; in fact, it w a gala day for Germany at cson pan At the moment Presiden Cleveland push the button that set the machinery in the chimes in the chapel of Gerinany’s resentative building on the border of t lake were brought into action. Thesp bea titul and melodious chimes ave exhibited no less a verson than her imperial majost the empress of rmany, Augusta Vietor| The bells came from G ¢ church in Borli wheore they will be removed after havi served their noble purpose in Deutsch hause in Jackson park On the platform amid the fair was Commissioner Wermul staft —the whole body comprisin, fo! men —attracted no ligtle attention. Hoer W muth, in his gala uniform as privy councill of the Germa iinistery of the interior an Assistant Commissioner H I'ranzberg a naval uniform of the Prussian Landweh were in sharp contrast with other membe of the commission in ci dress, a d tinguished body of men were the ( professors who constitute the comuission char of Germany's educational exhibi | These gentlemen were attired in black rob similar to those worn by the juc s of t United States supreme court ‘he ofici ceremony over, Commissioner We 1th the president of the United States aroun the interior section of the German exhib in manufactures hall During the day thousands of visitors i spected the interior of the builuing, with i wis Gorn h and I Cerman military band of 100 musicians of Music Director it also gave ity grecting to Preside eveland when he arrived at the Germ: soction in the Mahufacturers buildin After this they marched to the Germi state building in a body. The program very elaborate. Among other features ti German-Amorican World's fair chor under the dircetion of Mr. Katzenberge arned the recognition of all the invite music was furnished by undlr the leadersh hweyh. Theorch songs of the Fatherland. A reception b Commssioner Wermuth and a lun obligatory toasts to such World's Columbian exposition hibitors was the suitable finale worthy commemortion of the day party of Germany on American soil. and the e to IOWA'S BUILDL G OPENED, Formally Turned Over to the Governor the Commissioners. Cuicago, TN, May 1 —[Special Telegra Tue Bee.)—The Tov mally thrown open o'clock this afternoon. The dedication took place last fall, but m to the public at 1: the building and cotlective exhibit over the governor. The ceremony was held in th large assembly room of the State build W. M. McFarland, secrotary the address ou behalf of the state. The Towa State band of fifty pie nished the music. Other addresses made and a most cnjoyable afternoon in the World's fuir home of the Iowans. wer is a be no pa tion of the pr avenue on the lake shore and structure, built to rop thing, but is a good prody house. At the eastend isa large room which is decorated with agric products. After the opening ceremony informal reception to fowa dignitaries held iz the club room of the buildng. Ltur: Des Moines ¢ exiibition was going on. ago Secretary Chase wrote to farmers different parts of the state to send his samples of the soil in their localities have come in tin cylinders six feet in lengt pitol the erection o depth. Today the men were busy in cuttin open the cylinders and filling the g bottles, which are to_serve as pillars, to th standard of the exhibit. When have th ck as coal, wte building is to have a pos lettor drawers w s bl The Tow: oftice, and today the To Preserve The richness, color, and beauty of the hair, the greatest care is necessary, much harm being done by the use of worthless dressings. To be sure of hav- ing a first-class article, ask your druge gistor perfumer for Ayer's Hair Vigor. It absolutely superior to any other preparation of the kind. It restores the original color and fullness to hair which has become thin, faded, or gray. It keeps the scalp cool, moist, and free from dandruff. it heals itching humors, prevents baldness, and imparts to THE HAIR & silken texture and lasting fragrance. No toilet can be considered complete without this most popular and elegant of all hair-dressings. v hair began turning gray and fall ing out when I was about 25 years of age. I have lately been using Ayer's Hair Vigor, and it is causi new growth of hair of the natural color.”— R.J. 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Ayer & Co., Lowell, Mass. m..,m..:.."....';.m filied they effect, of finely polished lignite, as | the soil even to the depth of six feet is almost by up n | | hed forth his arm and pressed | | down his forefinger upon the button of the | | tant the dull of ry or n ile banners Arragon Water gushed in From every flagstaff and in of ay w, ar m ng be Open- of of ch its I's Yy n lo, le ng to \s rk ed otion, he 1 b, ¥y in u, ng oi the dignitaries of | iis | w # " i in B is man | in | it he Al led | nd n ts Gothic halls and its artistic fresco paintings a ip stra | nt n 2. \n wis guests for their magnificent rendition of the by eon with to such of the X- the on the by to 1 State building was for- 80 1t remained for the state commissioners to turn to he of state, made s fur- re spent | The building is located at the end of State | xhibit al an was Immediately to the left of the model of the the soil Several months in m These h, showing the exuct strata of the soil to that g s re be | fied. ing put in place. It will be a convenience that lowa visitors will approciate. Th | room is of spacious proportions, and will alsc serve as a bureau of information In the Assombly hall the pictures whiel the Columbian jury saw fit to reject from the art galleries are now ranged around the walls, awaiting assignments in the State building. Already some of them have boen) hung in the pusitions they will oceupy] during the fair. Taken as a whole they, form ~a very creditable art galler in themselves and some of them show s originality of design and such skill in the ex-| ecution that itis a constant wonder that| they did not receize a place in the general exhibit The Missouri building was ded o'clock, The service was held in_the par- lors and was lareely attended. There was prayer by Rev. Sanmuel J. Nicols of St, Louis, formal dedication by President Nathan Frank of the state commission, nddresses by Governor Stone and Koy A, Holland of St. Louis, and several orchestral renditions, tod at 8, IN NEBRASKA'S BUILDING, Muny Visitors Disuppointed at the Unfin- 1shod Condition of the Lxhibits, Crteado, 1L, May 1 to T Bre ] ~About 100 Nebraska found their way to the Nebraska building at the fair. Unfortunate registering system has not yet established and it was impossible to learn of all arrivals from There was no formal opening of the building. It is yet far being pleted. Commissioner Garneau has not been well since his arvival and for the part threo days Mr Seth P, Mobley has been too ill to attend to his duties at the fair, so that decorations in the State building are uot as advanced as the gentlemen hoped for It is now thought more will be vequired ing into presentable condition. strong feelng of disappointment expressed by Nebrasks people they viewed the interior of uhie Many came here with the expectation finding evervthing in shape for theiv rec tion, and when they found _big exhibit boxes yet unpacked and ‘no furniture in the build- ing they were naturally surprised and - dis- appointe That [Special N gram visitors state tho been y s state. o far that put one woeok the build- A was when to of all rather number come again thoy did not similar state of affairs prevailed over grounds did not_ alleviate but increased thew feeling. A large said they would not be able to and very much regrotted that wait until later in the scason Hon. 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