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was as nothing. a black spot mixed and
ground into the color OF the picture.
When the multitude assembled the
people came drifting in granular cur
rents along the narrow avenues. Fur
Their along they closed upon each other
in the steady push forward until 1t was
difficult to tell one speck from another.
Then the natural compression OF q
jostling crowd did the rest and they
were nodded into that mighty solid
block, filling to the outer limits the
floor of the largest building on earth.
Arrival of the Pageant.
1t was just LAS p. m. when the i'm
patient crowd caught sight OF a glitter
ing uniform at the back OF the broad
stairway leading to the speakers stand.
Milward Adams, manager of the seating
arrangements, followed the guard in
uniform, who had cleared the way, and
proceeded down the stairway before
Director General Davis, master of cere-
monies. Then came Vice President
Morton, Chauncey M. Depew, President
Higin botham, Mayor Washburne, Cardi-
nal Gibbons, Archbishop Ireland,
Bishop Fowler. and DR.. McCook.
BY the time the cheering and waving
of handkerchiefs had ended the speak
ers' stand and seats behind were en-
banked with the most notable gathering
of dignitaries and high officials ever
seen in this country outside the ma
tional capital. Chief of these. OF course,
was Vice President Morton, who in his
capacity as representative of the Presi-
dent and OF the Government had the
seat OF honor, directly in the front of
the center. Next to him on his right
were Bishop Fowler and DR.. MoCoOk,
while Director General Davis. master
Of ceremonies. was on his lett. In a
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-10-27
Opened the Dedicatory Exercises.

The dedication exercises were COM
menced by the great chorus singing the
Columbian hymn.
The words Ct the hymn are as fol-
lows:
All hail and welcome, nations of the earthi
Columbia's greeting comes from every State;
Proclaim to all mankind the worlds new birth
OF freedom, age on age shall consecrste.
Let war and enmity for ever cease;
Let glorious art and commerce Danish wrong
The universal brotherhood OF peace
Shall be Columbfa's inspiring song
Then came the invocation of Bishop
Charles II. Fowler of California. It
was the first test of a speakers voice
before the multitude, and demonstrated
instantly the futility OF any attempt to
reach more than q small section of the
great multitude. Ignorant of the relig-
ious nature of the address. the throng
murmured and rustled until the SWELL
ing wave overwhelmed the speakers
voice and sent his words adrift on a sea
of sounds.
The invocation over, Director General
Davis adjusted his eyeglasses, tossed
back the gray locks on his forehead and
advanced to the stand, manuscript In
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-10-27

semicircular row behind the Vice Presi 4.
dent were Mrs. Sarah Cowell LeMOyne,
who was selected to read a portion OF
Miss Monpoe's dedication ode; Gen. Cos
horn, who was Director General OF the
Centennial Exposition; p A. b. Wide
ner, chairman of the Committee on
Ceremonies OF the National Commission;
Mrs. Gillespie, who was President OF
the Womans Board OF the Centennial
Exposition, and is the granddaughter OF
Benjamin Franklin; Mrs. Potter Palmer,
President of the Board of Lady Mana
gers, and Henry Watterson, the dediea-
ton orator.
Across the aisle in a corresponding
semi circle were Mayor WashburDe, Miss
Monroe, who wrote the ode Of the day;
Chauncey Depew and Cardinal Gibbons.
Director of Works Burnham had a place
next to Mrs. LeMoyne, but was too busy
to maintain 1t for any length OF time.
1t was pleasant sight watching the
great men banked in terraces while
they waited for the tumult TO snbside
and the programme 10 begin
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-10-27

the front to hear the beautiful closing
prayer by Cardinal Gibbons. Then
came the chorus, I'm Praise OF God,
the benedictioH by Rev. H. C. McCook
of Philadelphia, and, at 8 o'clock the
farewell words Of Director General
Davis. announcing the formal close OF
the exercises.
AS the director general finished his
speech battery on the shore announced
the final completion of Chicago's trust
the erection and dedication OF the
great buildings that are to hold the
Worlds Columbian Exposition of 1890.
The great Fair had been formally
opened.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-10-27

in motion the mighty column of nearly
a hundred thousand opened an event
that will go ringing down the ages as
the most brilliant page in the history OF
a great and prosperous nation. No such
multitude as surged through the
streets has Chicago ever before seen.
Political conventions with their crowds
and clamor were left far behind. and
the scene on the downtown thorough
fares as the great parade moved off will
be long remembered alike by Chicago
ans and by the visitors who thronged
the city.
It was close to the noon hour when
the vanguard of stalwart policemen
spurred their restless horses and
wheeled into line. General Miles and
his brilliantly uniformed military aids,
and the more brilliantly attired civilians
of his staff. came into view, and pres
emily the advance guard of that vast
army OF 100, 000 men was in motion.
Everywhere along the line of march the
distinguished men as we'll as the
organizations making the most
striking displays were greeted with
enthusiastic cheering. Though the
sun had hid himself behind a
bank of clouds, and the sky looked down
with lowering face upon the moving
display of animation and colors, moth
ing could damp the ardor of the crowd,
and nothing that was worthy escaped
their notice. From the grand stand on
the Adams street front of the Govern
ment Building. Vice President Levi p.
Morton, the members OF the Cabinet.
the Supreme Court, and diplomates from
all the nations of the earth witnessed
the grand civic parade as it passed in
review. In the streets there was a mob:
1t cannot be called by any other name.
This was. essentially peoples day in
the series OF ceremonies. Wednesday
nights grand ball at the Auditorium
was a notable event, but the partici-
pants were confined TO the upper ten in
official and social life, for Governors,
Legislators and diplomats; Thursday
nights military ball was for the same
classes. Fridays military parade was
confined principally TO the limits OF the
fair grounds, to which admission could
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-10-27

There are some subjects which, the
more they are explained, the more, In
Tennyson's phrase, they are -darklier
understood.
A lecturer on theosophy had con-
cluded a long and careful address, and
said TO his attentive audience:
IF there is any question which any
one OF you would like 10 ask, i shall be
pleased to answer 1t"
For moment there was silence; then
an earnest-looking gentleman rose and
said:
Il should like TO know, Professor,
whether anybody has ever discovered a
reliable cure for warts"
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-10-27

with tanned and bearded faces; troop
Of Indian cavalry, copper-colored and
expresei0nless, and troop OF colored
cavalry, black and smiling--that Is the
way they came.
After tho cavalry was another mount
ed band. and then appeared artillery
men, who ratified over the uneven cedar
blocks about 18th street at a smart trot.
The regular artillery were followed by
battery OF the National Guard. The
volunteer boys were not 80 smart as the
regulars. but they looked very business
like and full OF powder.
The escort was not yet finished, for
smoothly and silently came troop
mounted on wheels-the Toledo cadets.
The people gave the sixty men a cheer
as they passed, which seemed well de-
served. for their soldierly appearance
anu the even manner In which they
handled their iron steeds were very
noticeable.
The brilliant escort which had passed
was none too brilliant for the array OF
power, wealth, and intellect which was
now to follow, when the Governors of
the country and the. men who have
directed the affairs of the Exposition
rode and drove in public parade to the
dedication of the Worlds Fair.
First In the line OF carriages which
followed the troops was the highest rep
resentative OF the Government OF the
United States, Vice President Morton,
and escort. In company with the Vice
President were President Palmer or the
National Worlds Fair Commission and
| ex-President Baker OF the Worlds Fair.
Then followed the Governors Of the
different States and other notables, with
their aids and attendants, the whole
making glittering and imposing Spec
tacle that will be remembered as long
as the dedication ceremonies shall hold
place in history. The parade marched
| down the gayly decorated boulevard TO
Washington Park, where the military
review occurred.
Starting for the Buildings.
After this event was over the cavalry
procession as an escort started from
the Washington Park reviewing stand,
marching up Palmer avenue and
through Midway Plaisance to the en-
trance OF the grounds. The route along
the whole line was rich with decora-
tionsof every description, the colors OF
all nations being thrown TO the breeze
in great profusion, with the flags OF
America and Spain the most prominent.
Al the junction OF Cottage Grove ave-
nue. and the Plaisance squad of police
under Lieut.. Powers was stationed; at
the Woodlawn intersection was Lieut..
| Rehm with another squad OF police,
while between the forces OF Powers and
Rehm there was space of about half a
| mile in which there were no police. Into
this gap the crowd rushed without him
derance and soon became unmanage-
able. ALI was confusion and the crowd
| threatened 10 inter ere considerably
with the progress OF the procession.
But everything was later put to rights
| by the appearance OF the troops, which
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-10-27
pEpIcAToRY ExERcIsEs.
Impressive Ceremonies In the Great Ma
ufnctures building.

impressive Ceremonies In the Great Man
ufacturcs Building.
Friday was the great Columbian dedi-
cation day proper, and on this day the
big programme for which the whole
country has been preparing for months
was given.
The days exercises began with a
salute of.twenty-one guns on the Lake
Front.
AT 9:15 o'clock the dedicatory parade
was started. Gen. Miles and his staff
came down the boulevard at the head
OF a glittering company Of United States
troopers The even lines OF yellow
plumes rising and falling in unison, the
steady trot OF the horses, the quietness
and precision of every movement, was
a revelation TO spectators unused TO
military pageants.
The stat OF Gen. Miles was followed
by the mounted band. Then came troop
after troop OF cavalry, presenting solid
line twelve deep, extending from curb
70 curb. Three troops Of white cavalry,
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-10-27
August
. Flower

''What Is August Flower for 2"
As easily answered as asked II Is
for Dyspepsia. 1t is a special rem
edy for the Stomach and Liver
Nothing more than this. We believe
August Flower cures Dyspepsia.
We know it will. We have reasons
for knowing it. To-day it has an
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largest manufacturing plants in the
country, and sells everywhere. The
reason is simple. 1t does one thing,
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Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-10-27
FIREwvnn- DlSPLAY.
Elaborate Programme in Washington
Lincoln, and Garfield Parks.

EAhDOFALe WhsniDRLOns
Lincoln, and Garfield Parks.
As became the dignity OF the occasion,
the fireworks display Friday night was
a record breaker. 1t WAS probably the
finest pyrotechnic display the world has
ever Witnessed
Properly speaking there were three
dispIays, the exhibition having been ar
ranged in that manner to avoid the con-
centration of great masses of people at
one point. At each place the fireworks
were exactly alike. Twenty-Five thou
sand dollars worth of rockets and fire.
pictures glowed and sizzled at Washing
ton. Lincoln and Garfield parks. The
programme in each park was the same
and included about everything that
could go up or go off. from the we'll
known y-r0ckets-whlch on this COCA
sion, scared in flocks of 5,000-to huge
bombs, weighing ITO pounds, which
were thrown 500 feet into the air and
then exploded gorgeously. There were
set-pieces 40 feet high and 60 feet in
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-10-27

been inaugurated. The simplicity Of
the words and the exalted thought they
conveyed found a quick response in his
hearers, bringing interruptions OF APP
plause and volley OF vocal approval at
the close.
Mayor Washburne was then intro
duced to deliver an address of welcome
and tender the freedom of the city. His
tones, while lacking in resonance, were
enunciated so clearly and with such
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-10-27
HALF-FARE TO SEE WESTERN
..a LANDS.
Last Chance TIL. Year.

The third and last Harvest Excursion
will be run TO especial territory Oklahoma
and Indian Reservations and Texas
The Great Rock Island Route runs into
and through these reservations, and is the
only road that touches these lands, lately
put on the market.
See hand-bills giving particulars, and
remember the date is Oct 25, for Chicago
and points to and including Mississippi
River. and one day later for Missouri River
points JOHN SEBASTIAN.
@. T. and p. A., Chicago, Ill o.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-10-27
GIVEN TO THE WORLD.
Columbian Exposition Build
ings Dedicated.
GLORY AND HONOR.
oRAToRY AND MUSIC, AMID
SCENES OF GRANDEUR.
EVENT OF A CENTURY.
THE EXALTED OF EARTH WIT
NESS THE CEREMONIES.

Dignitaries OF the Ruling Nations of the
World Become the Guests OF the Repub-
He's Chief Citizens and Are Escorted to
the Scene OF the Days Ceremonies with
All the Pomp and Pride of Military Forms
Over One Hundred Thousand People
Cheer the Eloquence of Depew and Wat
tersOn and Hear the Vast Chorus OF Five
Thousand Voices Attune the Melodies OF
the Dedicatory Ode-An Elaborate Dis
play of Pyrotechnics.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-10-27
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cost Send money order or postal note for
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prepaid.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-10-27

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Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-10-27

hand. His trumpet-lIke voice. his we'll
known features and the commanding
ONCE he represented commanded the
tumult about him and sent ripple OF
silence far into the crowd. His address
was a brief recital of national triumphs,
closing with a concise statement OF the
purpose for which the exposition had
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-10-27

Of the upllft When 100000 people
waved their handkarchiefs, the prospect
was that OF q thick cotton-held tossed
by high wind. In the exciting mo-
ments when enthusiasm took violent
turn, the demonstration was not that OF
individuals, but OF the undulating
whole. A man In the thick OF this scene
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-10-27
Important to Fleshy People.

We have noticed a page article In the
Boston Globe on reducing weight at very
small expense 1t will pay our readers t6
send two cent stamp for copy to Betins
Circulating Library, 30 E Washington
street Chicago. Ill
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-10-27

WIN. A. Lehr' great Joy, when began
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soon decreased. 1 kept taking it for year,
when was so we'll that went to work, and
since then have not lost one day on account Of
sickness i am always well and have good
appetite WIN. A. LEHR, N. Railroad St.,
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-10-27

be had only by card of invitation. But
Thursdays show was wide open to
whoever could get point from which
TO see. The bootblack and roustabout,
or the laborer, was as flee as the mil
lionaire or pet of society.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-10-27

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Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-10-27

been formally opened.
The series of celebrations consequent
upon the dedicatory exercises was in
augurated in Chicago's streets Thurs
day morning, when the gorgeous civic
pageant marched before delighted
thousands. The command which put
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-10-27
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Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-10-27

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Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-10-27

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Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-10-27

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Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-10-27

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Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-10-27

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SISTER MARTHA.
By AUGUSTA HARMED.

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the gravel walk ana mounted the porch.
There was no knock or ring, but slig {
pause-a sound of fumbling about the
threshold, then the steps went away and
she heard the gravel crunch under the
mans heel. With lamp in her hand
she stepped out into the hall. A bit Of
something white protrnded from under
the door. She pulled at it, and as she
stopped down the light fell on a torn
envelope. Her face flushed angrily.
"Well," said she half aloud, IF that
amt the impolitest thing ever did hear
of! A regular slap in the face"
1t was the invitation she had sent to
Captain Bligh returned without thanks.
She stood there long time with black
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her thoughts. To be so scorned had
furnished the glory of her tea party.
She had been fool to think of having
it. Anger, hatred, remorse by turns
came upperlnost. When she went to
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her eyes, and she was woman who sell,
dom wept.
The next morning as soon as Ann
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something strange had happened to Miss
Mayhem. Her face looked almost trans
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of-pearl, and her eyes were wide open
and CLASSY bright. She took hold of
AIMS arm when she came to set down
the tray, and said in half whisper
What made him come into the yard
last night and up the steps"
Lord! Miss Mayhem, what do you
mean?"
Captain Bligh came into the yard;
heard him."
AIMS face wore the set, hard look of
perfect incredulity, but she laid her
hand not urgently on the thin, pale one
that rested on the bedspread.
There, there" said she, as if sooth-
ing an unreasonable baby; don't take
on So Of course he never did come
a-near."
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"And it lDds you that spread that dGnlrld-
bic story"
Sister Martha, In spite of her sound
constitution and great natural vigor.
passed two very bad nights. The demon
of insomnia sat by her pillow and
goaded her to the point of desperation.
The second night a change had come
over the temper Of the weather, an
autumnal change that set the wind
moaning around the corner of the house,
while dead leaves trailed off on the blast
in long lines, and black scud sped over
the face of the moon.
Sister Martha did not close an eye
until four o'clock in the morning She
tossed and turned, and creaked the bed.
stead-one of Mother Mayhew's high
posters, rather rickety in the joints
and every now and then raised herself
on her elbows and Missed out between
her teeth in stage whisper, I've got to
do it, or | shall dier thus witnessing to
the stars that burden lay on her con.
science. Who could have believed that
Mrs. Martha Whitcumb, that stout and
self confident dame, was ever subjected
to punishment under the lash of Ne.
meSis? She, of all women, seemed the
least open to such fiagellation. though
the black puffs under her eyes and the
yellowness of her skin had, to AIMS
eye, indicated some alteration of health
AT last, at daylight, she fell asleep and
dreamed that she was trying to force hel
way into shining company with only
one thin garment on and without stock
ings and shoes, while she suffered an
agony of shame at her unclothed condi
ton. In spite of the creaking of Siste,
Marthas bedstead, Miss Mayhem slep
more soundly than she had for many ;
long month. The cool change seemed I,
brace her and do her good. She wa
folded like a child and Graded in tn
long swing of the wind, as it bowed th
tops of the trees and sent the dead leave
scurrying. She lay snug and warm
breathing easily. and dreamed that sh
was dressed in white, walking in a ros
garden, and as she looked the roses bios
sorned into the faces of little childre
she had known. Some of them wer
dead, but they were all smiling on hel
turning their pretty heads to look as sh
passed
The sweetness of the dream seemed t
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