The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1883-08-24
HE PULLED THE sILKEN STRING
Opening of the Southern Exposition ~
Louisville by President Ar,hur-A Thrill-

Opening of the Southern Exposition ~
Louisville by President Arthur-A Thrill-
ing Scene.
The opening of the Louisville Southern ex-
position, Wednesday, by President Arthur, WAS
an imposing event. The city was crowded, and
hours before the formal opening, a procession
miles in length was on the wny to the exposi.
ton building. Atl1:50 the cottege approached
the grounds, where 10000 persons were In
waiting 6, and the widest cheers mingled with
music from the Seventh Regiment band and
local musical organizations. The military
formed in lines, open order, with presented
arms, as the president, uncovered, passed into
the building, closely followed by the Legion.
which stacked arms at tho entrance doora
An archwav of flowers. decorated the
march to the grand stand, every Southern plant
being represented. AT exactly 1920 o'clock
the president mounted the stand The recep-
ton committee, walking two and two, preceded
him, DR.. L. p. Yandeli and Col Kemp Good
loe being at their head. President Arthur was
accompanied by President Dupont of the ex-
position, Secretary lEncoln by Gen. Basil
ton, Postmaster General Gresham by Col. job
Mason Brown, and Gov. Blackburn by judge
Rollins of New York. AS the president made
his appearance he VAS INN ediately recognized
by the crowd, and a cheec was raised, which
brosdened into a great shout of welcome as he
took his seat directly in the center of the stand
By his left hand sat Gov. Blackburn and on
his right President Dupont of The exposition.
Near by sat the members. of the cabinet, Gen.
Phil Sheridan, Congressman Morey and Lowry
of Ohio, aud those who accompanied them.
AS soon as quiet was restored after the crowd
had vented its enthusiasm, Rev. DIR. Perkins,
OF st Pauls Episcopal church, delivered the
invocation. At the close of the prayer Mayor
Charles A. Jacob delivered the address Of vel
come to the president, full of generous phrases
embodying the sentiments OF the people a
kentucky and the South toward the disttn-
guished guests who had come to aid us in AK
tending the benifeent advantages of agricul-
ture end manufactures. Concluding his re-
marks Mayor Jacob extended his hand to the
president in token'of his welcome, amid tho
Widest applause of the audience. The good,
seen advancing toward the president, and re-
newed cheers broke forth, the applause for
several moments being deafening. The ven-
cradle governor did not attempt any speech.
but simply said: "Fellow- citizens, it is my
pleasure, and l have the honor Of Introducing
to you the chief executive of the United States
our president, Chester a. Arthur Another
Wild round of applause followed this introduce
ton in the midst of which the president
carie to the front of the grand stand ga1ed
over the vast audience, bowed, and spoke -
follows: AB
l count myself fortunate that I am within the
borders of this beautiful city OF the South on aday
which must be henceforthf famous 10 it's history, for
q great undertaking. an undertaking of national ins
terest and importance. enters here and now upon
its career. i congratulate the promoter and man
ayers. of this exposition that, even at. this veS
threshold of its existence, 1t gives abundant pledges
OF success. The zeal and enthusiasm which they
have displayed IL their labors Of rreparation. and
the frequent tidings of Encouragement and cheer
by which those labors have been lightened aad
made glad, tho splendid triumphs Of Americas
genius, activity and skill which are arranged withtn
these walls, the presence of tho eager multitude
who throng these hoapitable streets, are all tokens
that the enterprise here inaugurated will bs
CrOWna1 with brilliant far-raanhjpn aud aud ,ry
results. It will multiply the aims Of industry; bets
ter Its operations. and elevate its standard Of at
new activities. II will disclose natural resources N
yet almost nneIplored, and point the way to theiR
prompt and profitable DEVELOPMENT. III countless
wayti II will promote the arts OF peace, and help to
bring about the works OF peace, p~roclaiming hsr.
mony AID good will and brotherly kindness through
ont all the land, and unto all the inhabitants thereof.
[Great applause.] Inow declare that the Southern
exposition is open: and may God speed the fuldll-
ment of all its lofty and snnobline purposes
Immense applause.1
When President Arthur declared the expo
sition open, the enthusiastic crowd signinod
their approval again, and the president, reach
ing out his hand, pulled the silken cord dang
ling above the stand, thereby opening the
throttle of the Reynolds Cerliss engine, and
putting in operation all the engines In the
machinery department. A chime Of bells
pealed forth, and then the grand organ, pre-
sided over by Prof. George Roller, the Seventh
Regiment band, under Cappas leadership. and
direction of MI. Donald McPheraon, started
the well-known air, America. Ten thousand
copiespf My Country, IT'S Of Thee, had bssn
distributed among the throng, and those who
were unsteady inclined Joined In the patriotic
and inspiriting song. Meantime, the president
had left the stand, accompanied by the recep-
ton committee, and walked about the bnildink
inspecting the displays. From the ART CALLER
the president went to lunch with Mr.. Dupont
at his home in the park, and later dined with
the Pendennis club. The next morning at 8
o'clock he departed for Chica 20. s