Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-10-02
CARoLINA's EXPOSITION.
FORMAL opgxiYG YESTERDAY.
The Capital or the 0,d North state In Hoii-
Sav Azure - Fine Military Dispiav--A
Spjeudid Exhihtt.
Especial telegram TO the Dispatch


Especial telegram 10 the Dispatch.l
RatxIcu. n. e., October To-day was
one Of the most eycn,ful In the States his
tory In recent yesrs. The opening OF the
staio Exposition was made the occasion FOR
q remarkable display. Senator Joseph K.
Hawley. VIII , il by birth North Carollnian.
arrived here Yesterday. lie was met by \
committee representing the state Of North
Carolina. the state Exposition. the city OF
Raleigh, and citizens OF Raleigh.
To-day at the Executive oflice Governor
Jarvis rendered Senator Hawley recep-
ton, attended hy scores ~ prominent eth
zeus. very large procession OF nearly
1900 men. entire State Guard. escorted
Senator lIawlCy, Governor Jarvis, ana
other distinguished gentlemen to the bN-
VoSiiion grounds two miles from the city.
The weather was intensely hot. The troops
suffered greatly. After PRAYER by The Rev.
Il. Reid. eclltor Of the ChriStidn Adro.
cate. Governor Jarvis in = brief and very
eloquent speech welcomed senator law
ley.
Senator IIawloy spoke for an hour. He
discussed the history OF North Carolina
fr,m the earliest date al its settlement.
The speech was received with continued
spplausc. The speaker gave an account OF
lima. md said he was glad 10 know that in
sending for him 20 make the speech the
state showed she did not forget her absent
children.
W. : Primrose. president Of the state
Exposition. then made iorma. announce
ment Of The opening. rho procession
moved 10 The immense main building. one
Of the largest ever constructed In the South.
There. amid applause. senator ilawicy
turned The steam on the immense engines
and Put the machinery in motion.
The exhibit is very large and OF great
variety. ~iXty.thycc ont OF ninetv-SiX
counties make exhibits. The State makes
the finest display imaginable-a perfect
nrcseniation Of her resources.
The number Of visitors Of prominence
10 the Exposition is nearly equal that at
Atlanta. The neat and dust was 30 eNt
siNe to-day that only 5000 persons were in
the hlnlding ri tie opening. The EXPOSE
tiCu CONTINUES one month.
This afternoon Senator llawey. senator
Vance. Governor Jarvis and s;af. aud off
ccIs OF the Exposition were gwen ban
quot 81 The y lrhoro' ilou,c
The CITY is eahorltely decorated. PEG
PIE are pouring in on every train. senator
Hawlcy is charmed with hi, visit here. lie
tent and quality Of the display. He SAYS
the people from the North and West ought
60 come and see what progress North Caro-
lima j. making.
~ Associated Pr-ss.l
RNr1cH. y. e.. October l.-To-dly at
noon the North Carolina state Exposition
ws> formally opened. There are thousands
Of people from all parts Of the state and
Iom h,voud H. borders on the grounds.
Th,ciiyi. decorated with nsEsand banners
al every description and wears a brilliant
aspect.
senator HaWley. Of Connecticut. arrived
Last night. and this morning was accorded
81 rtr.p'iou at The office Oh tAc Governor OF
rlc STATE. which was largely attended. A.
1890 o'clock four btiilliOu> of the state
Guard. comprising .wcniy-Onc companies,
with siN military hSads. received senator
Hawlcy. Governor Jarvis. and other STATE
officers, iud -J, Of TIE supreme Court, and
di>tingU. shed visitors % the forth gate OF
the Capi;ol. and took up The line Of march
T. the Exposition. The day is fair. ana
The display was magnificent.
Promptly 10 II O'Clock the opening cXer-
Ci>t> we've begun with the rendition OF
"Americl" - a military band. and tins
was followed 10y an appropriate prayer by
Rev. Robert Burwcll, ID. H.. Of thi' city.
Governor J.ryi> delivered an address OF
welcome. closing by Introducing the orator
Of The day. senator Joseph Il. Hawley. His
Grafton Na> patriotic and eloquent ard
about two hours long.
President Primrose, OF the Expedition
corppary. then formally declared the EX-
POSITION tlen. Al the bands played in
concert "Old North Carolina state and
tor lou md
other distinguished gentlemen proceeded
10 The main EXPOSITION building lthe doors
of which were opened on their ARRIVAL,
passed 10 The great engines, turned on the
steam. and PIT the machinery in motion.
The Expos tiOn i, a splendid exhibit OF
the states tXhlustlesS resources. Sixty
three counties are making individual eX-
hibijs independent OF the tinc state display
made Of Boston. which in itself has been
greatly enlarged and improved.
PREPARING 10 RECEIVE GENERAL SCALES.
Especial telegram 10 the Dispatchl
RALEIGH. y. C., October 1.-relegrams
received tonight announce that General
Scales will certainly he here Al ~ O'Clock
tomorrow morning. Preparations are now
Masking 10 give him grand ovation. The
celebration VIII he on an extended scale.
Special decorations viii be arranged IN his
honor. The finest Cleveland and scales
bsnncr in lbe state will be displayed on the
principal ,urct.
Il j, not known whether Or. York,
>calc>'s opponent. will zoe here TO meet
lin. but Il ], supposed that he will. This
j. the last place at which these candidates
were 10 nee: in Joint DISCUSSION. scales i
rapidly recovering from bis injury. The
Democrats here are in the highest spirits.
To-day the free mai-deiNery here began.
The electric lights are also lighted for the
fist time.