The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-10-22
FORMALLY DEDICATED
rHE WoRLD's FAiR BUILDING.
Thousands In the Proccssion-Interesting
ExoIcises-Thc Speakers and tho
speeches-Observations nsewbere.

Chicago. Oct. a.--The empty structures
of the Worlds Columbian Exposition
were dedicated to-day 20 the purposes
for which they have been designed by
the people OF the greatest and grandest
and noblest republic that has ever eX-
istca on the face OF Gods earth. This
IS the nations day. Patriotism. the safe
tv-,alve OF people enlightened and de-
termined 20 be free had full vent. Can
mon boomed at daybreak. startling the
tired million or two from their slumbers
sod serving notices that the doings of
Yesterday were but a thing that is past.
md that the crowning event Of the occa-
sion Uas yet TO come. III the turnout Of
Yesterday was rightly designated as a
,Arorc that Of to-day was something
moro than multitude. The scenes In
,be city were like those OF yesterday.
Dav had barely dawned when the boule-
vard from the Auditorium southwark TO
Jackson Park. a distance of over seven
miles was jammed with sight-seers-
There we're times when IL seemed as
though the entire population OF the
Windy City. reinforced by Its visitors
from far and near. was on the streets by
the lake front and Jackson Park.
TIRE PROCESSION.
soon after o'clock those who were to
participate in the procession began to
mass themselves in the vicinity OF the
Auditorium. while vehicles were massed
in columns Of four on the outside of the
hostelry on Washburn avenue. Little
time was occupied in assigning the dis
tingushed visitors TO their respective
places in the parade. and a few minutes
after o'clock the order was given for
the head Of the column to move on its
march to the dedicatOry grounds, in
Jackson Park. President Morton
was accompanied by President Palmer,
Of the national committee, and President
Higginbotham. OF the directors, followed
by members Of the Cabinet. justices Of
the supreme court, the governors OF all
the States. the diplomatic corps. mem
bers Of Congress and other distinguished
visitors
The lady managers and alternates had
n division to themselves. and the display
of brilliant toilets and millinery was one
OF the features Of the parade TO the fair
sex among the specta tors. The lady man.
ayers included Mrs. Hardie Donly Humid
ley Mrs Annie VI. FrOsdick, Miss Sallie
Talula Smith, Mrs. Louise Worth, Of Ala
bana Mrs. Mary Bell. Miss Nellie Beck.
Mrs Reed and Mrs. Ingram of Florida:
Mesdames FELTON,, Ostead, McLews. La
mar and Miss Cornelia Jackson. Of
Georgia: Mesdames Kidder and Price.
Misses Sallie Scotch and Virginia De-
vine. Of North Carolina; Misses Brayton.
Thomson and Perry, of South Carolina;
Mesdames Wise and Paul and Miss Har-
rs. Of Virginia; Mesdames Lynch and
Black and Misses Jackson and Onahan.
OF West Virginia.
THE REVIEW.
At Washington Park a brief halt was
made while the United States troops and
the visiting militia deployod before the
Presidential carriage. The United
States soldiers numbering some 1000
were commanded by BrigadierG General
Carr. In the front rank was the Seventh
cavalry. General Clusters regiment. A
Presidential salute was fired upon the ap-
pToach OF the carriage occupied by the
Vice President. and after the review,
hich was considerably curtailed from the
original programme, the troops took up
a position at the head Of the line and the
procession moved again 10 the Exposi-
tion grounds. entering In the rear Of the
Women's building. Here the military, of
whom there We're some 15,0O0 left the
main line proper and the guests pro-
ceeded to the transportation building,
where a hurried lunch was served. When
the inner man had been appeased the
line OF march was resumed to the building
Of manufactures and liberal arts. Here
seats had been provided upon the floor
for l0o.0)) participants. Every chair was
occupied, and an immense crowd-esti-
mated at from 10000 10 l5,00O-was fain 10
BE- content with standing room
Nice-President Morton war seated di-
rectly in front, with President Palmer
on his right. President Higgnbotham on
his left and Cardinal Gibbons, Bishop
Ireland, Bishop Fowler, Mayor Wash
burue, Henry Watterson, Chauncey NJ.
Depew occupying seats on either side.
To the east and west upon the same plat
form were seated the members OF the
Cabinet, the diplomatic corps the judges
Of the Supreme Court. governors of the
States and other distinguished guests.
ON the platform were representatives OF
every country on the civilized globe.
Without waiting for a signal the orches-
ira broke forth With the opening strains
OF the Columbia March," arousing the
audience TO high pitch Of enthusiasm.
TIE ExERcIsEs.
AS the strains of the music died away
Bishop Flower. Of California one of the
most eminent divines of the Methodist
Church, arose in his place and gave
thanks 10 the Almighty for what had
already been accomplished, and be-
sought the blessings OF the Great Ruler
OF All upon what remained to be done. a
hundred and flfty' thousand throats
Noieea reVerent amen as the Bishop re-
suIned his seat
The task OF making the formal an
nouncement that the work OF preparing
the buildings and grounds had been cam
pleted was assigned TO George Il. Davis,
director-g general, who was received with
a burst Of applause that went up TO the
roof Of the structure and reyerberated as
from the firing of cannon in the distance.
The director-gCneral then delivered an in
teresting address
hearty welcome was extended in be-
half Of the citizens Of Chicago by Mayor
Washburne. The remarks Of the Mayor
evoked unbouDded enthusiasm
ChiValry dictated warm reception TO
Mrs. Sarah {. Lemoyne. who read a por-
tion Of the columbian ode" written by
Miss Harriet Monroe. The reading was
interspeT sed with choral selections Of
the ode by the chorus Of 5000 voices.
Mrs. Potter Palmer made brief ad-
dress on the work OF the board Of lady
managers. and President Higginbotham
then rendered the buildings on behalf Of
the Exposition to Pre- sident Palmer of the |
Columbian committee
President Palmer responded IN an elO- |
quent speech. round Of applause |
greeted the conclusion of his address. |
and enthusiasm grew into a tumult when
Nicc-Prcsident Morton was introduced TO |
dedicate the buildings in behalf Of the |
United States.