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car lines and motors brought every
body to the center of the city, and
from the various depots strangers came in
throngs. 1t is impossible to tell whether
the number Of visitors was large OF small,
as the crowd of Minneapolis people filled
all the streets to overlooking and blocked
every thoroughfare to repletion. The
Monday, the day would initiate
against any large outside atten-
dance; but, nevertheless, the railroads were
well filled, especially the short lines from
st. Paul, and the hotels filled up in quick
order It is estimated that 200, 600 people
were upon the streets at the hour set for
the parade.
The morning saw no rush toward the EX-
position. 1t was known the doors would
not be opened until noon, and there were
attractions sufficient to keep the crowds on
the west side until that hour. The elabor-
ate decorations in every direction. the
preparations to illuminate Nicollet avenue
and, above all, the crowd itself made spec
tacles that maintained interest at high
pitch. AS the noon hour came and passed,
the multitudes began to swell to such pro-
portions that the principle avenues became
well nigh impossible. The line of the pro-
cession was blockaded fully two hours in
advance Oh The tlme, ana the eHorUS OIL
SQUADS of police officers to open a passage
way were utterly futile. No relief came
until after the line had passed, when the
tide toward the building relieved the pres
sure and again cleared the streets.
At night the crowd was still greater. as
it was more concentrated. Such throng
along the length of Nicollet avenue was
probably never dreamed of. and the crush
and blockade was indescribable But it
was all part Of the great day, and was re-
ceived as such.
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stronger than all the Roman legions, and
"hIcn makes nature tributary to man. 1t
sets up lnnumerable forms OF beauty and of
use. 1t sends out its summons, and from
many states, multitudes come to see the
triumphant pageant. The contrast teaches
ITS OWN IMPRESSIVE LESSON.
1t is taught by the stoa and the grove: bv
olympic games, by Roman amphitheaters and
oy feudal tournaments; by silenced oracles.
ruined temples, effete faiths and outworn
myths; by discrowned monarchs from their
abodes of dust; by the nations which have
gone the oppressor's way to everlasting
death; by the faith which has survived them
ALL 1t is, that the prosperity of peoples is
the result of their own virtues, and is not
conferred by rulers; that their downfall is
wrought by their own misdeeds; that the
nation which, by faith and works, holds to
the golden rule of equal rights to all, will not
perish; that 1.-THE nations of them that are
saved shall walk in the light of it, and the
kings of the earth bring them glory and
HONOR
SIXTEEN HUNDRED MILES AWAY.
AS the applause which had greeted Mr..
Davis peroration died away, Mr.. Washburn
announced that he had received an answer
to his message to President Cleveland.
Quiet was restored, and Mr. Washburn
read the telegram from the president which
appears in the dispatch from Prospect
House, n. Y, given below.
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FAR AND WIDE.

Cuc MlSSlSSlpDt, nero dG LuG GuJCWdy I'll
Northwest, an institution whose educating,
elevating and refining influences shall be
felt
FAR AND WIDE,
so that in the future our trumphs in science
and art, education and refinement, may
eclipse all the triumphs of the past, in phySi-
cal development and material progress.
What region on the face of the globe has seen
such material growth and progress in the
present generation, rs the empire that finds
its center about the cities of ST. Paul and
Minneapolis? Where in the wide world have
all the forces of nature been brought to serve
the purposes of man in the development of
physical resources as right herei in our midst,
in sight and sound of the falls of st. An
thony? The erection Of this Exposition build
ing marks another advance, equally grand in
proportions, but on more elevated plane,
and may It's projectors live in the proud con-
seriousness that by their efforts have they
contributed to the organization of those
agencies and influences that go to make up
the highest civilization and the best condition
of the race.
THE MESSAGE TO PRESIDENT CLEVELAND.
Mr.. Washburn's remarks were frequently
interrupted by applause. AT the close he
read the following message to the president
of the United States, which he handed to
the telegraph operator:
To His Excelency, Grover Cleveland, Presi-
dent OF the United States, Prospect House,
Upper Saranac Lake. New York:
The officers and directors of the Minneap-
oils Industrial exposition, now ready to be
opened, desire to present their compliments
to the President Of the United States and
Mrs. Cleveland, and regretting that they could
not accept the invitation to be present on the
occasion, trust that they will find it convent
ent to visit the Exposition before it's close.
The great concourSe of people now present
will feel gratif1ed and honored if Mrs. Cleveland
will participate in the inaugural ceremonies
by setting in motion the Machinery Depart
ment of the Exposition, which for that pur-
pose has been connected with Saranac sta
ton, New York, by electricity. Respectfully,
w. d. WAsHBURN. President.
The Danz band of fifty-fve pieces, under
the leadership of Frank DAM, Jr.. next
played the ''Torchlight Dance" an exceed
ingly difficult composition, which was mag
nificently rendered. The vast audience
applauded and cheered the splendid band,
and Mr.. Danz was presented with a basket
of flowers. An encore was demanded, and
after the selection had been PLAYED again
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SECRETARY BYRON.

chiefs, the. street gamins threw their hats
into the air and cheered Justify. On Bridge
square and in the vicinity were probably
$4,000 people. The approaches to the
bridges were hidden from sight by the hun
dreds of people. Ladies crowded the same
as the men, and many fancy dress met an
untimely fate. Parasols were badly
wrecked and linen collars soon lost their
luster and sank into unshapely heaps.
Notwithstanding this people often risked
their lives in order to get better place to
see, and the police stationed along the
route were kept busy pulling people out
from places where they would have been
run over in a second more.
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mittee, was then introduced and delivered
he following address

Mr.. President and Fellow Directors of the
Minneapolis Industrial Exposition: Among
the exercises Of this occasion when this
structure is first opened to the public and
formally dedicated to its purposes, it has
seemed fitting that your building committee,
who have had special charge of its construc-
ton, should render to you some account of
their stewardship. The circumstances at
tending the inception of this great project
need hardly be repeated. One DAY last Octo-
Der the word was spoken. Within a few days
thereafter 500, 900 was pledged toward the
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the Minneapolis Industrial
exposition to receive from
the hands of its building
committee the beautiful
editice in which we are to-
day assembled, and which,
sir, you have so fittingly
and gracefully presented.
The statistics you have
presented and the state
ments you have made cam
not fail to fill with both
establishment and admir-
alton all who have lis
tened to this interesting
reel t al. This beautiful
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crowds below. In
the neighborhood
of the West hotel,
where the process
sion formed. it
was almost inlpos-
Slble to move, SO
dense w as the
crowd. Old men
and young men,
ladies and babies,
were practically on
an equal footing
and all pushed anG
jammed to their
hearts content. In
the lobby of the
hotel was another
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DlcT bulHSS vi Iliy uNlSlUSSxI n < ~
world. The effects lead us upward to the
great cause. Through Thy work we behold
Thee, and beholding Thee, we worship Thee
and we pledge to Thee our love and fealty.
Bless, Oh Lord, we beseech Thee, this assem-
bly,. Through it we show forth the fruit of
human skill and industry, the riches of Thy
material creations. We acknowledge that all
these wonders are primarily Thy gifts. Man,
in all his works, but uses the intelligence he
has received from Thee, and his
power over. nature is in his dis
coyery of the riches which Thou hast
hidden in its bosom. To Thee be the honor
and the glory. Through Thy favor we pray
Thee may our hopes be fulfilled and may no
untoward obstacle Illustrate designs.
May peace and prosperity attend our under
taking. We place this Eposition in thy hands
and beneath the wings of Thy sheltering Prov
idence. We have done as we have been able:
but our lahors without Thy grace will not
avail. Except the Lord build the house, they
labor in vain who build it. Except the Lord
keep the city, he watcheth in vain who keep
eth it. Be, Thou our guide and protector,
our Father.
MAYOR A8IES
was introduced and was greeted with an
ouIbreak of applause mingled with cheers
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-08-24
THE STREETS DECORATED.
Bunting and Evergrcens Combine to
Present a Handsome Appearance.

BunLlNS duU Il FtES Tccns COnlb Inc TO
Present n Handsome Appearance.
The decorations were mainly confined to
NicolIet, Hennepin, Washington and Cen
trail avenues. although on some of the other
streets and avenues an effort had been
made to do the day justice From the tops
of the buildings foated any number of
American flags, and as they Strengthened
out in the breeze and the Stars and Stripes
exposed themselves to full view, the scene
reminded one strongly of the days when
the gallant boys in blue" returned in tri-
umph from Southern battlefelds.
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Ames. the afternoon
was totally abandoned
to the work of giving
the Exposition a rous-
ing send-off. All pub
lie offices and build
in gs were closed,
banks shut their doors
and m anu actories
stopped their wheels,
courts adjourned and
business houses rest
ed. Into the streets
poured the multi
tudes, clad in holiday
garb and on pleasure
bent. From the out
skirts and suburbs the
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THE METROPOLIS OF THE
NORTHWEST
GREETS THE WORLD.

Another sign of similar character
doomed up from the front of the Dolly Var
den block. 1t read: "Welcome to the
MetrOpOliS of the Northwest y
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BEFORE THE OPENING.
Scenes In and About the Exposition
RnSIdarr

Early in the morning not only was the
hive of busy workers at the building full of
energy, but large city force had been set
to work to prepare the approaches for the
passage of the crowds. Sidewalks were
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:
in the spirit of profound
humility and most sincere
obedience. Thou, in Thy
inimitable eternity, art the
beginning and end Of all
created things. Thy hand
hath fashioned them, Thy
wisdom hath imposed upon
them laws, Thy power sus-
tainS them and leads them
TO the fulfillment of Thy
designs. From the visible
things around us we as
ceud to the better and no.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-08-24
SCENES IN THE CITY.
The Day a Holiday and the Street.
ThrOnged with People.

But little business was transacted in
Minneapolis yesterday. The dav was recog
nized as general holiday. and the mer-
camille and manufacturing rush of the
week will not begin until this morning. In
accordance with the proclamation of Mayor
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-08-24
THE PROCESSION ITSELF.
1t is Greeted by Tremendous Crowds
and Heavy APPLAUSE.

Long before 2 o'clock the streets were
packed with teams and pedestrians, while
windows along the line of march were filled
with people. Standing room was at a pre-
MUM. and the people Oh the building tops
looked down diSdainfully unOn the surpinp
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-08-24

lis duuISoo VI WCiS-
Mr.. President and
S5ilow Citizens: Mir
neapolis is proud to
present at this time
another example of
h er N arv elou S
growth and marvel
GUS enterprise. She
has thrown open this
day to the North
west a magnificent
building. VIII e rein
can be exhibited the
products of her in-'
dustries. / am pres,
ent upon this occa-e
sion to extend a cor
dial welcome to the
visitors and to ex-
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lald, the CUTTERS flushed and the streets
rolled, An army of suffers had also APP
peared and by noon the approaches were
lined with booths of every description,
offering cool seats and refreshments from
fruits. and light drinks to square meals.
Hundreds of fakirs pitched their tents and
cried their wares and the neighborhood of
the building was lively to the last degree.
The work of Sunday and Monday had
wrought a pleasing and startling change in
the exposition and the visitor was made
aware the hour of opening was at hand.
Finishing touches were put upon every
thing and exhibits were thrown open to in
SpectiOn. The floors were cleared and
scrubbed and the piles of debris
completely removed. When noon come
it found the Exposition as nearly
completed as ever was similar one on the
opening day. Tardy exhibitors were still
working away like beavers, perfecting their
shows. and the sound of the saw and ham,
mer was still frequent; but it was matter
of surprise, especially to doubters, to note
the advanced condition of things generally.
At one stroke order seemed evolved from
chaos, and the big show had sprung into
existence.
The doors were thrown eopn at noon.
and for three hours through every door
pushed tide of humanity. Thousands of
people entered the building. and were lost
in its vast recesseS, and never, in spite of
the crowd. did it seem uncomfortably filled.
The amphitheater absorbed many, and the
great aisle space seemed never blockaded.
The art department. by some mischance,
was not opened until nearly 3 o'clock, or
after the exercises had begun, occaSioning
general disappointment and no little pointed
language.
AS the hour drew nigh for the approach
of the procession. the exterior space be-
come densely packed with people. while
every elevated point of vantage about the
building was occupied. Accompanied by
a countless multitude the head of the pro-
cession reached the building and the first
gun of the salute beloved out. 1t was
the signal for a rush to secure seats, and
within the next fifteen minutes 10, 600 per-
sons had passed the doors, filling the am
phitheater to suffocatlon and OVERLOOKING
over the various floors which commanded a
view of the platform, At the same time,
the fountains were dried up and every
piece of machinery stopped, until the signal
from the Adirondacks should inaugurate
the big show. The chime whistle gave
one farewell toot as the head of the pro-
cesSion entered the building and the silence
fell, as the exercises began.
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THE INVOCATION

President w. D. Washburn then intro
duced the Rt. Rev. Bishop Ireland, who
offered the following invocation.
Oh, all good and all-powerful God, the
maker and Lord of all things, of earth and
heaven we how before Thy surname majesty
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-08-24
THE EXERCISES.
The Speeches and the Starting of
the Machinery.

the Machinery.
AS the hour of - was signaled by a
general blowing of whistles and ringing of
bells, the doors of the Exposition were
thrown open. and people began to pass
through the turnStileS. 1t was noticeable
that those who came earliest were provided
with tickets. AS soon as those who had
cOngregated at the door had been admitted,
the rush subsidized, although a steady
stream poured in at the gates, which grad
uailY increased as the hour for the opening
exercises approached, when the crush at
the main entrance was tremendous.
1t was 3 o'clock when the procession
reached the building. Already the seats in
the amphitheater were occupied, with the
exception of those included within the
space that had been reserved for the invited
guests of the occasion. Mayor Ames was
among the first to appear, and his appear
ance created a ripple of applause about the
vast circle. He was followed by the
directors and the invited guests, and when
the exercises began the following digni-
taries were seated upon the platform.
A. A. Ames, mayor of Minneapolis, Gen.
w. d. Washburn, Capt. D. NJ. Gilman, w. S..
King, B. F. Nelson, Anthony Kelly, o
a. Pray. c. NJ. Pelmer, E. Z. Barber, Geogre
a. Bracket, E. A. Merrill, A. J. Blethen, S.
c. Gale, a. G. Haugan, Supt. L. B. Hubbard,
II: G. o. Morrison, Col. M. w. Glenn, H. G..
Harrison, o. G. Merriman. e. NJ. Wilson, G.
w. Clark, S. w. Farnham, John S. Pillsbury,
C. b. Hefeltinger, Rev. James McGolrick,
Col. c. W. Johnson. Gen. Thomas Ruger, Col.
Van Horne and staff, w. e. Steele, A. c. Aus
tin, the city council of Minneapolis.
Among the distinguished citizens of St.
Paul were:
Hon. Alexander Ramsey. Hon. P. H. Kelly,
ex-Gov. w. r. Marshall, Gen. H. H Sibley,
Hon. c. X. Davis, Judge Wescott Wilkin,
Mayor Edmund Rice, Rt. Rev. Bishop Ireland,
and the city officials and city council of st.
Paul.
The seats about the amphitheater which
forms the sides of the great light well, con-
tanned 3, $50 people, while back of them and
on the floors below stood vast throngs.
The scene presented from the speak
ers stand at the west extremity,
at the light-wel was both impressive and
animated. From above the light poured in
from the immense sky-light, in the center
was the rOckery with its fountains of DASH
ing water, and on all sides the faces of the
eXpectant people as they leaned forward in
eagerness to catch the first glimpse of the
great picture that was spread out before
| their view. When the noise incident to the
hurry and hustle of seating had subsidized
somewhat the Mexican band played for the
first time in the building and rendered in a
| highly creditable manner. eliciting hearty
round of applause. The Fort Smelling band
| followed with selections from the Bohemian
| girl,
THE INVOCATION.
President w. D. Washburn then intro
duced the Rt. Rev. Bishop Ireland, who
offered the following invocation.
! oh good and all-nOUarfl11 God fbe
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that they have not labored in vain, assured
that they have established in the valley of
the Mississippi, here at the gateway of the
Northwest, an institution whose educating,
elevating and refining influences shall be
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was introduced and was greeted with an
outbreak of applause, mingled with cheers.
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tend to one and all the Inequalities Of great
city, SO far as in me lies.
HISTORY OF THE WORK.
s. C. Gale, president nf the building COM
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times of the most noxious kind. From these,
nothing whatever worth remaining in the
thought, or upon the character, is carried
away. Besides
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Mr.. Chairman: The very pleasant duty has
been deYolved upon me by the directors of
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CoDtinued ON Third Page.
New-York tribune., 1886-01-09
BOOES OF The WEEK.

GEORGE Euor's Two MARRIAGES. BY Charles Gordon I
Ames. 12mo. pp. 80. philadelphia: George H.
Buchanan &CO.)
EVOLUTION AND RELIGION. By NJ. j. savage. 1Ziho'
philadelphia: George H. Buchanan d Coz
Hru1StscENCEs OF ABRAHAM LINCOLN BY DlstlL-
0uished Men OF His Time. Svo (The Nofth AheEf
can Publishing Company
OrIGty.I COMIC OPERAS Written by W. ). gilbert
(Iarper's Franklin Square LbraryJ
THE MASTER OF LETRANGE. BY Eugene HAL. Iomo'
pp. 3i6. philadelphia: I. b. Peterson " bros'l
AFTER HIS KIND BY John Coventry. 16mo, pp' 3Z4-
(Henry Holt & Co.. g.
THE TAIIsMAN BY Sir Walter Scott Edited 90, Dy
Dwight Holbrook. 12mo, PIP. AL. oBostoh' 1iiin
& Coz ,,.
sropY OF ARCHER ALEXAN BY William u; lshoI
I6mo pp. lz3. Boston: Cuppes. Upham q Co.,
NATURE IN SCRIPTURE. BY E. C. Cummings. Svo, Pp'
34S Portland, Me-: Hoyt, frogg ana Dohnan"'
HINDER THE APPLE TREES. BY Sophia WorthmStoh'
l6mo. PIP. $40. phillips d HUNT
THE MORMON PROBLEM BY the Rev. {. L. Ly1orl'
l2mo, pp. 323. phillips HuntD
ENGLAND As Seen by American Banker. LIMO
pp. 345 Boston; ID. Lothfop Il Col
DICTIONARY OF AMERICAN BIOGRAPHY Edited by Les Les
lie stephen VOL 5. Svo. PIP. AIS (Macmlliah " W.
NEW THIRD Music READER. BY Luther W. mason
l6mo, PIP. 135. Boston: CHM Coz
HISTORY OF THE SCHOOL OF THE COLLEGIATE REFoRMEp
DUTCH CHURCH IN THE CITY OF NL"-io"N A-"'
pp. 2S4 CHE Aldlne fress'l
New-York tribune., 1886-01-09
LITERARY NOTES.

The oueer Ignorance Of Englishmen co"ccri"e
America is illustrtsd by review IN INC o"~'a LO'
norninq Post The bppk dealt with Is one OH Ois "S
Culture In Florida, Louisiana and California, "no '
reviewer not only heads his article, orange ''''
the Pacific Coast" but shows concusvely througno"'
that he believes the three States all dp oo"h ''"
the Pacific"
.zan,. Mrs. al H. Jacksop's posthumous story
will he brought out by Roberts Brothers in few days
They will publish about the same time IN Tue ""'"'
Women Series Mrs. Kennard's book on Rachei'
casse Co are about to bring out in this country tue
sees Of cheap reprints OF tie best thgisu 80 -,
which Henry Morley is editor The series w. W."
entitled Casselrs National Library" ana II WI"
books of history biography, religion phiiosopnS mr.
,,,,ca, and science; everything indeed ta'
is especially worth preservatlonand Is not ho" cop'
richted. volume will be published every "eoN
each will cost ten cents The yearly subscription VIII 20
S. Tie first issues will be Macaulays ""ie
Hastings" the Complete Angler, Vhi'uo H"''N'
and FIamklins Autobiography
Lady Tcnnyson has provided with music the Goraon
Bows Morning and Evening Hymns which her husband
has edited.
The church Resie,c for January makes bulky volumes
in fact IL almost too bulky busy men to read Inc
first article by the Rev. j. G. Gilchrist, on Charlo'
the First Martyr" is rather forcbe presentation VI
hackneyed theme The Rev. j. A. Wainwright ARGUES
strongly in favor of marriage with deceased "iio
sister, question whlch mas ihuch nloro pi"0.0 :, -
for Englishmen than for Americans The Rev. "eorso
w shinn asks the question, Is Cremalioh oh
christian 4, and answers 1t in the negative Ihe heV
DR. OLSEN contributes interesting article about
Teaching of the Twelve Apostles and the Rev. Sco''
Rathbun valuable paper on The "rogress OF Areneo-
ogical Research" DIR. W. r. Huntngtohs "r"''o ~
"The Book Annexed its Critics and its Prospects s
a m, itaI paper which will throw much light on tne
status OF the Prayer Book revision question III
the Episcopal Church. No in that church Is peI'er
oualaed to speak this question than Dr. Huntington
and II the Prayer Book is revised and msoe n'o
flexible it will be largely due to his unceas'ng ia' "
that direction The other articles In The Rer1e~ are
care,nv written and will repay perusal. Altogether
the number is crediabe the scholarship OF the Ep