Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1892-11-04

mory, Michigan avenue and Sixteenth
street.
The greatest day Of Chicag6s feStal wees
was the third day, when the Worlds Fair
was formally dedicated in the presence of
100. coo psople by the dignitaries OF the
Nation
The scene presented by the vast assembly
in the building where the ceremonies took
place was one not to be forgotten. The hal!
the Manufactures and Liberal Arts build
ing-is the largest structure ever erected,
and in it was gathered the largest crowd
ever assembled beneath q single roof In the
audience were probably more distinguished
Americans than have ever been seen together
history OF the Republic Learned jurists
from the bench, Cabinet oficars, Governors
OF States, Senator's and Congressman.
admirals and generals In their
uniforms, cardinals in their robes,
scientists who are fast Wrestling from nature
the problems Of all ages-a1 these assem- plei
To do honor to the great silent student OF
400 years ago who in his way was the pio-
neer OF them all; who gave the world new
continent and to posterity an imperiShable
reverence for Christopher Columbus.
The first gun of the Dedication Day salute
was fired at four O'Clock in the morning.
About 1C o'clock the carriage parade be
gan to form on the LAKE front park and
Michigan avenue. Army officers rode rap
idly about getting the cavalry escort in
crowds back.
Finally the word to march was given.
First came the Joint Committee on Care-
monies OF the Worlds Columbian Com
mission and the Worlds Colum bian Ex-
position in decorated carriages. Next
Columbian Exposition, and the President OF
the Centennial Commission OF 1876 at
Philadelphia, and the Director-Generai
thereof.
Vice-President Morton, President Palmer
and President Higginbotham, Of the Expo
siton, occupied the next carriage. Next
were Senator Mauderson, President Of the
Senate, the Vice-Pfes dent OF the Exposition
and of the Commission.
The Presidential carriage was drawn
by four white horses, ridden by postillions
in scarlet Over the doors Of the carriage
were draped two silk flags.
Following i'll turn were Secretaries FoS-
ter of the State AMI Treasury depart
ments, Secretary Tracy AMI Aruor-
ney-General Miller, Postmaster Gen
eral Wanamaker AMI Secretary
Elkins, Secretary Noble and Secretary
Rusk. The diplomatic corps followed, aud
in the next carriage were Speaker Crisp and
Mayor Washburne. r. B. Hayes, escorted
by Senator Sherman and Lyman j. Gage,
occupied the next vehicle. Ex-Secretary
Thomas Bayard and ex-Presidenr Baker
of the Exposition were next.
United States Senate, House of Representa-
tives, representatives of the Army and
Navy, the Governors OF the var
ious States with their escorts and
personal stats. ex-cabinet officers,
commissioners of foreign Governments.
M. Depew aud the Chaplain, Bishop Fowler,
and Cardinal Gibbons, consuls of foreign
Governments, the commissioners and Board
Of Lady Managers of the Exposition.
representing the thirteen original States
were that number Of women clad in the
coors Of their respective States. The Board
of Directors Board of Governm entail Man
agement department chiefs and other
officers Of the Fair followed. the rear being
brought up by the Board OF Aldermen Of
Chicago.
The parade moved az a brisk troS to
Thirty-fifth street, where it was met by tbs
army and militia Then the speed was
slackened, and the military formed in line
quickly and took up the march to Washing
ton Park.
The cavalry headed the military column,
followed by the artillery au1 infantry. The
famous cavalry band mounted furnishe
music. On the lett of the line was tue ma
rine battalion, four companies, and its band
of fifty pieces. The State militia. headed by
the Delaware troops, came next in line. and
the State troops followed in rotation in the
order the States were admitted into the
Unioc, Wyoming bringing up the rear.
When Washington fark was reached
halt was made, and the troops detached for
escort duty cleared the park. while the
Vice-President, the army officers aud other
dlgnitarles alighted and took seats on there
viewing stand. Then the grand review OF
the army and navy was begun.
The United States soldiers, numbering
some 1000. were commanded by Brigader-
General Carr. In the front RANK was the
Seventh Cavalry General Clusters regi-
Mo- PCO SA1 in
bered Is, coo mer
The guests and officers resumed their car
riages and continued the drive to the PARK.
AS the Vice- Presidents carriage entered
the gate to the grounds the Presidents Sd lutte
was rired. Luncheon was hastily served ant
the Vice-President and party drove to the
building to hold the deiica-
ton ceremonies.
Fully 125 900 people filled Manufacturers
Hall and crow led around the buIldiny
while the streets outside the park were
damned. Only those holding tickets were
admitted to the grounds.
After the opening prayer by Bishop Chas.
Fowler of the Methodist Church. the task OF
making the formal announcement that the
work Of preparing the buildings and
assigned to Hon. George r Davis,
Direct r General. After his speech. a
hearty welcome was extended in behalf OF
the citizens of Chicago by Mayor Hemp
stead Washburne Mrs. LIZ Moyne then
read selections from Mrs. Harriet Monroe's
de iicatory ode.
The cnoir of 5000 voices then sang Hayin's
chorus, The Heavens Are Telling" Mrs.
Potter Palmer then spoke of the work Of the
Board of Lady Managers:
President Higginbotham followed AMI
presented the buildings to President Palmer.
who in turn presented them to Vic2-Presi-
dent Morton.
A round of applause greeted the concIu-
sion of his address, and enthusiasm grew in-