The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1893-05-05

nation as he was escorted TO his seaN
Looking over the heads OF the thou-
sands before him, he could see whoie
lengths Of the great basin, its surface
almost hidden from view by gondolas
and steam launches loaded down with
spectators.
II had been intended To preface the
specch-makinR with IA grand chorus OF
one thousand voices, but in its place
was rendered a Columbian march com
posed for the occasion by Prof John X.
Paine. Theodore Thomas welded the
baton, and six hundred instruments re-
gr,,.,aed ~ ~. wand Of his authority.
As the music died away the blind
chaplain OF the United States senate,
Rev. Dy. W. n. Milburn, was led for
ward 20 the front platform by his
adopted daughter, Miss Cora Gemley,
who has been his constant attendant
for many years The reverend gentle
man addressed the Almighty.
As he retired Ia his seat Miss Jessie
Cauthoui Chicago elocutionist OF ma
tional reputation. in clear, impressive
tones, commenced TO read the opening
stanzas of the poem of the day. entitled
.c,EAss - kpcy.n-s u N tbs pvsdusat I'm
of ". A. Croffut, a journalist at the mn
:ional capital.
Hearty applause rewarded the reader
as she retired Then Director General
Davis arose after bowling To the chief
magistrate Of the United States. His
adde's, ,iwelt largely on what Chicago
had accomplished and the grandeur
OF the fair. lie extended specific
welcome to everybody, and concluded
thus:
And now, In this central city Of this great
republic, on the continent discovered by Colum.
bus whose distinguished descendants are pres.
ent as the honored guests Of our nation, II only
remains for you. Mr. President, " In your opn-
ion the exposition hero presented he common.
surats with vhni the world should expect Il
our great country. TO direct that II shall no
opened 70 the public. and when you touch THIS
magic key this ponderous machinery viii start
In iis revolution and the activcness OF the expo
-itiyn = w begin
IL was the turn of the president OF
the United States Ia present himself
aud he slowly arose from his seat and
swept his eyes, first over the occupants
Of the platform and then over one of
the greatest audiences that man ever
faced Then there went up cheer
that seemed = haze tn ID a. 81 the
building .,h.nd him. and which reyer-
lritcd through the grounds like the
rafting OF musketry.
am here TO join my fellow citizens in the
congratua lions which bcnt this occasion. sur.
rounded by the stupendous results Of American
enterprise and activity, and in view OF magnh-
cent evidences OF American skill and intelli-
gence VIC need not fear that these congratula-
tons viii be exaggerated.
We stand to-day Ia the presence Of the Oldest
nations OF the world and point to the great
achievements We here exhibit, asking no allow.
ancc on the score Of youth We who
believe that popular education and
the stimulation OF the best impulses OF our eiti
zens lead the way TO realization Of the prouc
National destiny which our faith promises,
gladly welcome the opportunity here afforded
Is 10 see the results accomplished by efforts
which have been exerted longer than ours IN
tie ncld OF man $ improvements while In ap
preciatiye return We exhibit tho unparalleled "a
vancemcnt and wonderful accomplishments OF
a Young nation. and present the triumphs Of a
vigorous self reliant and ind.l- nj. ~ people
/ We have built these splendid cdinces, but ~
have also built the magnificent fabric OF a popu
lar government, whose grand proportions are
seen throughout the world We have made
and here gather together objects Of use and