The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1892-10-28
DEDICA TON OF THE FORLD'S
FAIR BUILDINGS.

that reflects to the credit of this
great nation. This was the ma
lions day. It was set apart Uy
the proclamation Of tho chief mag
istrate, and as vigorously observed
as were the pronouncements of
the magiatracy Of ancient Europe.
Not only Chicago kept the day,
but every nook and corner Of the
b'g, busting, tearing, driving stri7-
ing republic. Joy, jubilation,
gIadness we're unconfnel.
The parade OF state troops lnau-
gurated the exercises of the day,
and thousands Of people crowded
the streets and grounds at an early
hour. President Harrison was un-
able 10 be present on account Of
the serious illness Of Mrs. Harris
on, and Vjce-Presidant Morton oc-
cupied the carriage drawn by four
horses, and ridden by Positions
in scarlet. Over the doors Of the
carriage was draped two Of the
finest flags ever made, which were
manufactured in Philadelphia at
q cost Of $500.
Next to this carriage came The
vehicles containing the cabinet of
ficers, members Of the commission,
orators and invited guests. Never
before did procession in Chi
cago receive such deafening ap-
plause.
At the appointed hour an i'm
,Dense crowd Of over 100000 peo-
pie gathered in the building OF
manufactures and liberal arts. Az
ter the Columbian march. Bishop
@. Fl. Fowler, of San francisco, Of
fered an eloquent prayer Of
thanks for the oyerfloWing good
ness Of Providence, as manifested
in the unfolding of our history as
a people and the shaping of Our
destiny as a nation.
Next came Director General
Davis address, who announced
tue purposes of the Colombian
Exposition. At the conclusion of
General Davis address, Mayor
sYasiibnrne extended the freedom
of The city to the guests of The day
in q most eloquent address Of wei
come. Mrs. Sarah .. Lemoync, OF
New York, read selections from
the dedicatory ode. some Of the
stauzas of Which were sung by the
chorus. Mrs. Potter Palmer next
delivered an address on "Worb OF
the Board Of Lady Managers
President Higginbothann THEN
formally tenderel the exposition
buildings to President Palmer, OF
the Worlds Columbian comnlis-
sion. The latter responded, and,
in turn. presented them to Vice
President Morton for dedication.
As the ce-president stepped for
ward to comply, every man and
woman i'll the monster assembly
arose, and paid a spontaneous
tribute to the representative OF
the president Of the United States
with stentorian cheer. Follow
ing are The vice presidents open
ing remarks: s-.
"Deep indeed, must be the sor-
row which prohibits the president
of the United States from being
the central figure in these ceremo-
nies. Realizing from these
sumptuous surroundings the intent
and design, the adequacy Of exc
cution and the vastIess Of results,
we may we'll imagine how ar
IDENTIFY he aspired to be officially
and personally connected with
this great work so linked with the
past and present America. With
what eloquent words be would
have spoken of the heroic achieve
ments and brilliant future Of his
beloved country. While pro
foundiy anguished in lls most ten
der earthly affections, he would
not have us delay or falter i'll
these dedicatory services, and we
can only offer to support his cour-
age by profound universal sympa-
thy. The attention of our whole
country, and of all the people
elsewhere concerned in industrial
progress, is today fixed upon the
city of Chicago. The name ''Cili-
cago' becomes familiar with the
speech of all civilized communi-
ties. Bureaus have been estab
lished at many points in Europe
for the purpose Of providing trans
portation hitleI, and during the
coming year the first place sug-
gested to the mind when men
talk of America will be the city OF
Chicago. This is due, not only TO
the Columbian exposition. which
marks an epoch, but to the mar
velous growth and energy OF the
second commercial city OF the
Union. x x :
Then came the dedicatory ora
ton, an eloquent effort by Henry
w. Watterson. After this came
the Columbian grafton by Chaun-
cey Depew. which was greeted
with rounds of applause. Arch
bishop Ireland made the closing