The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1884-12-31
THE EXPOSITION.
Opening Ceremonies at New Orleans.
TaImage-Various NatiODalities Present
Starting the Machinery by the Presi-
dsnt-An Indiana COllection of
Grasses-Other Notes.

NEW OELEABs, Dec. 1.-THE Worlds
Industrial Exposition was opened on
the 10th with a very beautiful and
earnest prayer by T. Dewitt Talmsgp, in
the presence Of about l. 600 people. wont
say that the audience was conspicuously
orderly snd we'll behaved. People from
many nations were there. Mexico, South
American aud Central American States,
Canada, Great Britain, Spain, France, Aus.
trslis, Russia, Germany, Switzerland, Italy
and many other nstionslities, including
China and Japan, were well represented.
Notwithstanding this mixture It was good
looking, in fact fine looking, collection of
people. The only man whose personal APP
pearAnce.vAs unfsvorsbly commented on
was Mr.. Tslmsge. One lady said, "What an
ugly man." another replied, "Yes, but he is
lovely all the same" Some OF the Mexicans
are very fine looking gentlemen. Did not
see any signoritss. Major Burke, the Direc-
tor General, attracted larger share of stten-
ton than any one else. When be arose to
deliver the opening address the immense
audience seemed to be wild with enthusiasm.
Some shouted, others threw Up their hats,
Others clspped their hands, but when be
raised his finger and requested silence in an
instant order and quiet reignec. To his
wonderful executive ability aud untiring
energy is accredited the success OF this
grand enterprise The addresses of
the President Mr.. Edward Richardson,
and the Governor OF Louisiana. Hon. Mr..
McEnery, were listened to with close etten-
ton, and elected the applause they merited.
But by far the most interesting feature in
the ceremony was the grand music presented
By the Cincinnati Band, composed of fifty
two members, and the Mexican Band, with
seventy-ive OF the best instrumental per-
formers in Mexico. Persons here who heard
the music st the London and Philadelphia
Rxpl sitions unite In giving this the praise
aboV all. Thus this fair is ahead of all
otht rs IN the excellence OF the music and
thee of the buildings, which gives it two
points ia advance OF the world. And it is
believed that when the exhibits are fully
displayed il will eclipse anthing of the kind
eser seen by this generation.
While one OF the bands was playing q
thrilling piece Is was announced that the
President Of the United States had touched
the button which connected the wires so as
to put in motion the powerful machinery of
the exposition. Suddenly the great COrliss-
Harris wheel and the engines began TO move,
and loEd shouts went up from 10000 de-
lighted people. By the aid OF science and
mans mechanical skill, the President was
enabled 70 put in motion this won
1.CC0 miles distant. The buildings
are about completed. At least they are
ready for occupation by exhibitors. Some
OF the States already have beautiful and at
tractive displays of their products and curl
osities; notably, Nebraska, California, Texas,
North Carolina, Tennessee, New Jersey,
Maryland, Alabama, Colorado and Arkan-
Othar Sfafoa Micsicainpl TlIiposa
Indisna, Oregon, Ohio and louisiana, are
rapidly putting their material in place.
] hose States that are far behind with their
exhibits are placing the blame on the rail
roads. Many cars loaded with material for
the exposition have been on the way for
weeks. Private exhibitors are especially
Il I'D in their complaints OF the railroads.
But in two or three weeks, it is claimed by
the authorities. every foot of space will be
occupied and the display will be far beyond
the expectations of visitors. In fact the
display is now grand and beautiful enough
TO occupy the most pleasing attention OF
visitors for several days. st. Leuis, Indian
spolis, Cincinnati, Chicago, New York, Phil
sdelphla, Boston and most of the large
. cities have on exhibition their goods and
wares which make dazzling and beautiful
spectacular line. William Sigerson, an en-
terprising citizen OF Winnamao, Ind, has
placed in the hands OF the commissioner his
! private collection OF grasses grains, seeds
and wool OF 1000 specimens, which adds
/ greatly to the attractions OF Indisnas dis
play. The United States Government is
| arranging for very interesting and instruct
| i've exhibit. Wards collection of ext net
| animals, reptiles and fishes will greatly de-
| light the student OF the ancient past. The
| sgriculturist, horticulturist, scientist
| artist, mechanic and curiosity seeker will
! lind q wide field for study and observation
! in this exposition which can not fail to in
Ill -. II
| Conventions are not only great educators
/ in all the departments OF LIES activities,
! but they have a tendency to smooth the as
/ perities and prejudices OF nationslities and
solutions and inaugurating a spirit of fra
! ternity and harmony among men. They
| bring together earnest, thinking, investigat-
| ing minds from the four corners of the
l earth seeking to find new and better
/ methods OF advancing the prosperity
and civilization OF their race. II
I by observing the wonderful evidences
| OF mans skill ana inventive genius, which
! will be exhibited in this great fair, they
| learn how to make more grass, grain, fruits,
} vegetables cotton, fax and sugar-cane grow
! on their lands, or how 10 transform more
! pen iectly and cheaply the crude products oil
! cattle into the materials which help to meet
the demands of life, they have made a grand
stride in the direction oil national prosperity
I and earthly happiness The statesman,
! philaD thropist, sociologist Christian phil
! osopher, AMI all who are seeking to make
men and ions better and happier, should
make these worlds fairs q special OBJECT OF
study, and not fail to utilize such opportu
mites to advance their aims and methods
I Politics in this locality no longer is matter
\ oil Interest. None OF our Southern Demo
Gratis are trying to get offices under the in
! coming administration. Some may be wait
ing flor a small loaf to be quietly tossed al
tthem, which would not be refused, as theJ
haYe been long time hungry. 1t is to b
e1rnestly hoped that Cleveland and Hen
dicks will be specially fortunate in thu
selection OF men to fill the various Office
within their gift. That only the wisest anC
best be brought to the front during thi
administration is the sincere desire of ever,
UemotraL A. PATToE.