Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1893-05-02

Dental party number of women in the
crowd, who had been on their feet for
hours, tainted and the services of several
Red Gross ambulance chairs were in con-
slant rsquisition for more than half an
hour. They were taken to the hospitals.
Owing to an oversight in drawing the
plans Of the platform, the opening chorus
of 1000 voices was omitted, and in Its
place the Columbian march, composed for
the occasion by Professor John K. Paine,
was rendered by an orchestra of 800 in
struments under the leadership of Theo-
| dore Thomas. As the music died away
the Rev. DR.. W. 81. Milburn, the blind
led forward by his adopted daughter, Miss
Cora Cemley, and offered a prayer. At
| the close of the prayer the poem of
the day, ''The Prophecy" written by
William A. Crofut, a newspaper man of
Washington, was read by Miss Jessie
Couthoul of this city. The orchestra then
played the Rienzl overture of Wagner, and
| then Director General Davis delivered an
address. He reviewed the work which had
been done by people all over the world to
have the fair a success, and in closing said:
cit is our hope that this great exposi-
ton may insugurate q great era of moral
and national progress, and our fervent as
piration that the association of the nations
here may secure not only warmer and
warmer friendships, but lasting peace
throughout the world. The grand CON-
certed illustration of modern progress
which is here presented encouragement
of art, of science, of industry, of commerce
has necessitsted an expenditure, includ-
ing the outlay of our exhibitors, largely in
excess of 500, 000,0 600 We have given 1t
our constant thought, our devoted service,
our best energy"
PRESIDENT cLEvKLAND's ADDRESS.
When the director-general had finished
speaking President Cleveland arose and
was received with long and hearty burst
of cheering from the great multitude
which faced him and with the fiuttering of
hands of the women present. When the
cheering ceased the president delivered the
following brief address:
II am here to join my fellow citizens in
the congratulations which befit this occa-
sion. Surrounded by the stupendous re.
suits of American enterprise and activity,
and In view of magnificent evidences Of
American skill and intelligence, we need
not fear that these congratulations viii be
exaggerated. We stand to-day in the
presence of the Oldest nations of the world
anu PoinC " tue great 6cnleVements we
here exhibit, asking no allowance on the
score of youth. The enthusiasm with
which We contemplate our work intensiies
the warmth of the greeting we extend to
those who have come from foreign lands
to illustrate with us the growth and prog
ress of human endeavor in the direction of
a higher civilization.
I'VE who believe that popular education
and the stimulation of the best impulses of
our citizens lead the way to realization of
the national destiny which our faith prom
ises. gladly welcome the opportunity here
offered us to see the results accomplished
by efforts which have been exerted longer
than ours in the field of mans improve
ment, while in appreciative return we ex-
hibit the unparalleled advancement and
wonderful accomplishments of a young
nation, and present the triumphs of Wig
orous, self reliant and independent people.
We have built these splendid edificss but
we have also built the magnificent fabric
of popular government, whose grand
proportions are seen throughout the world.
We have made and here gathered together
objects of use and beauty, the products of
made men who rule themselves.
''1t is an exalted mission In which we
and our guests from other lands are en-
gagged, as We cooperate in the insugura-
ton of an enterprise devoted to human en-
and in the undertaking we
here enter upon we exemplify in the noblest
sense the brotherhood of nations. Let us
hold fast to the meaning that underlies
this ceremony, and let us not lose the i'm
pressiveness of this moment AS by
touch the machinery that gives life to this
vast exposition Is now set in motion, so at
the same instant let our hopes and aspira-
lions awaken forces which in all time to
come shall influence the welfare, the dig
nifty, and the freedom of mankind"
THE FAIR OPENED.
When the president finis he'd at 1908
O'Clock, he touched the button, which was
to start the machinery and open the exhi-
bition. 1t was an ordinary telegraph key,
except that 1t was of gold instead Of steel,
and the button of ivory instead of rubber.
1t rested upon q pedestal covered with
navy blue and golden yellow plush, and on
the sides of the lower tier, In silver letters,
we're the dates, 1892 and 1898.
The touching of the button Was the sig
nal for the audience to burst into q
shout; the orchestra played the
Hallelujah chorus, the wheels of the great
Allis engine in machinery hall began to
revolve, the fountains in the lagoon threw
up their jets of water, flood of water
gushed from the McMonuies fountain, and
fell into the basin and the thunder of
artillery came from the vessels in the
lake. At the same time the chimes
in manufactures hall and on the
German building rang out a merry peal,
and overhead the flags at the tops of the
poles In front of the platform fell apart
and revealed two gilded models of the
ships in which Columbus first sailed to
American shores. Hundreds of flags of
all nations and all colors were slso I'M
furled within sight of the platform, and
an immenee United States flag fell out
from the top of the central staff in front of
the stand. The roof of the manufactures
building was gorgeous in red gonfalons,
while the agricultural building was dressed
in banners of orange and white. 1t was a
wonderful and brilliant scene of transfer
nation, and while 1t was taking place the
cannon continued to thunder and the
crowd to cheer. When the demonstration
had spent its force the band played Gamer
ica" and the exercises were at an end. The
fair was open to the world.
After the ceremonies President Cleve-
land, the members of the committee on
arrangements and the guests, partook of q
lunch In the administration building. At
it's conclusion President Cleveland was
escorted to the foreign section of manufae-
lures hall, when he received the commits
sioners from foreign countries. AfterwRrd
he was driven over to the woman's build
ing, and saw part of the exercises inci-
dent to its formal dedication. This even
ing at O'Clock he left for Washington on
q special train.
READING ROAD DEFAULTS.
A Sensation Created In the Financial