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When it struck the curve at Cheney
avenue, the car slid off the trucks and
crashed into an electric light pole at
the side of the road and toppled over on
one side. None of the passengers had
time to jump, and those on the outside
were pinned undern cath the car, while
those inside were thrown in heap
against the side. AS soon as those who
were uninjured regsined their feet they
righted the car and the victims were
taken out. Many of them were taken
to their homes Immediately, and were
thus lost track of.
The following were taken to st. Luke's
hospital:
L. P. Brown, carpenter, badly cut by
being thrown through window.
John Murphy, railway employee,
badly bruised and suffering from co
cussion of the brain; condition serious.
]. p. Rogers, skull fractured and
internal injuries; will probably die.
Il. M. Hunter, left arm broken in two
places.
Ed O'Neill, collar bone broken and
bad scalp wound.
George Bagarett OF Ocean View, badly
crushed by car falling on him.
At the city and county hospital are:
David Wolverine, ribs broken and
hemorrhage of the lungs; condition
serious.
Gustavino Lszero, shoulder blade
broked and badly bruised.
Dennis O'Dea, spine hurt.
r. Galbrick, jaw broken and head
bruised.
The following were taken to their
homes:
Victor Baglietto, angle sprsined.
Giobatto Baglietto, scalp cut and
bruised.
Lonis Fazio, broken shoulder blade.
The men injured are mostly railroad
employees who were returning from
work, and party of Italians who had
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most to q day-we assembled within
these grounds and turned the fret
shoveliul of earth, and by that act made
the first material movement towards
building up, developing and directing
the California midwinter exposition.
Just five months agoi What short
spanl In this age of marvels and won
derful results this certainly stands out
as one of them. Many Of you who are
here today were present when that
event took place, and many OF you shook
your heads and said it would be phys
ical impossibility. Aye, even went fur
Their, and waeered against yourselves
and your own capabilities. But when
we were put to the test we demonstrated
what q wonderful latent power we
possessed and the vast amount of
our resources. On that occasion
/ asked you the question, will it
pay 2" On this occasion l say to you
and ask you now the same question in
the light of the past, "Has it paid Nc
to this time ~ Yes, il has paid. At
that time throughout this great repub-
lie, from the extreme eastern border to
the shores OF the Pacific, stagnation and
business depression were stalking
through the land. There was a
threatened run on our banks, and want
of confidence was apparent everywhere.
Look today at the result. There is q
complete restoration of confidence, bust
ness Is progressing as of yore, our streets
are crowded and the general community
are in better frame of mind. Thous-
ands of men have been given employ
ment within these grounds to assist in
the eractiou of these MAGNIFICENT build
ings, and of the building up OF this
great exposition. Thousands of men
have been employed in the improve
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to house the exhibits OF the midwster
fair, and the chsrmingly decorated
grounds that surround them, will do
much to lift San Francisco out of the
rut OF utilitarisnism into which she has
fallen. l think / may safely predict
that hereafter no one will dare to infiict
upon the public of this city barn-like
structures, whose every line carries an
intimation that the projectors fancy
that ANYTHING is good enough to serve
it's purpose which Will be accepted by
the people who use it. think in future
there will be a growing demand for the
beautiful, and that an imperative de-
mand will arise that aesthetic considera-
tions shall have fully as much weight
in determining the character OF our
public buildings as mere utility. Ii the
example is set in public structures, it
will soon find abundant imitators in
private life, with the result OF lifting up
and refining the taste of the
whole community. 1t this could
be achieved, the fair would not
have been held in vain, and San
Francisco would forever have cause to
congratulate herself upon the fact that
at a comparatively youthful period OF
her existence the proper impulse was
given which resulted in making her one
Of the most beautiful cities in the world.
It is my duty to assist and to officially
participate in the dedication and formal
opening of this great exposition. 1t ia
a day which will be marked in the his
tory OF this state, and hope may add
the most positive and material benefit
to us.
What we have accomplished is before
you. In the short period mentioned,
there has been erected on this ground
for the use OF this exposition 100 build
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MEN: The very pleasant task has been
assigned me of extending the word of
welcome to the thousands assembled
here today and to the many thousands
yet to come to our state during the
progress of the fair.
Would that | had at my command
fitting words that would convey to the
stranger in our midst the depth and
warmth of feeling of the people of our
state toward them, and our appreciation
of their presence here in connection
with this exposition.
Though may not adequately express
myself upon this point, may, with just
pride, be permitted to say that the
words California and hospitality are
throughout the world synonymous. No
state, no people, are 80 prodigal in their
hospitality as ours; and knowing them
aa l do and to what bid you welcome,
in perfect confidence | extend to all,
and especially to those from foreign
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istence. Her streets were gaily deco
rated; flags and banners were flying
from thousands OF staffs. The ships in
the harbor were adorned with the stand
ards OF many nations. Public and pri-
vate business was at standstiil and
every road led to Golden Gate park and
the fair grounds. The city WAS crowded
with visitors, many of whom crossed
the continent to be here today. and
thousands arrived from all parts of Cali
fornia and the Pacific coast at large,
A great procession made its way
through the crowded streets to the park
this morning. Every car line was taxed
to its greatest capacity. Everywhere
was life and movement and scenes OF
exultation, in which everybody shared.
The day will take its place in the his
tory OF the state as the one most gener-
ally observed. The official programme,
which included great street parade,
followed by the dedicatory exercises at
the fair grounds, was carried out in
detail.
At daybreak heavy fog hung over
the city; at O'Clock il was hardly pos
sible to distinguish objects across the
streets. The fog gradually lifted and at
a. m. the sun broke through the mists
and the day soon became perfect. The
bright, warm sunshine greeted thou
sands OF people on the streets and at the
fair grounds, and when the exposition
was formally opened, cloudlesa sky
and springike weather added to the
success OF the occasion.
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MIR. PHELAN's SPEECH.
Remarks Made by the President of {
Day.

RomdrkB mHuo Dy buo AHobAueht u tho
Day.
SAN Francisco, Jan. 27.-James d.
Phelan, president of the day. made the
opening address. He said:
The California midwinter interna-
tional exposition is an accomplished
fact, and today in all its beauty and in
the comprehensive classification of its
exhibits, it is thrown open to the public.
But ak short months ago it was pro-
jected by the director general and few
visiting Oalifornians in the worlds fair
city, where Chicago enterprise and the
glory of the Columbian exposition had
inspired them to act for the highest in
terests of their state. Four months ago
this site was barran waste, but with
energy UNSURPASSED and with the labor
of love, these exposition buildings have
sprung up, as it were, in night, to
house the representatives of the world.
Unique among enterprises OF its kind, 1T
neither asked, received or expected any
governmental subsidy whatever.
1t is the peoples fair. and it was
erected by and with the aid OF all the
people. On the 23d of last August they
assembled by the tens of thousands to
break ground, glad with the prospect Of
advancing their state and, conscious OF
it's charms and advantages, eager to
throw wide open to the world their
golden gates OF hospitality. In the name
of California, we formally open the
gates today.
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enterprise to attempt such gigantic
undertaking, and that, too, amidst this
great business depression, and without
financial aid from the general govern
ment. or assistance from the state, de-
pending entirely upon private subscrip-
lions to accomplish this work.
But the true Californian knows not
fear or failure. He is the ideal Ameri-
can. He ia not only proud of his own
state, but he is emphatically proud OF
this great American republic. He re-.
ioices that he breathes the pure air of
American freedom, and he is full of
American enterprise and American in
telligence. l am therefore sure that
do but give expression to the sentiment
in every mind when say that, as we
behold this splendid exposition, the
contamination of the labors and exer-
tions of California's citizens, we have
just reason to feel proud of the nerve,
the energy and the persistence which
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movable, tho everlasting heritage of the
generations that shall succeed us.
Our state, with its great length, it's
continuous sea front, its vast valleys
and extensive mountain regions, is in
deed miniature United States. Every
natural feature of this great union is
manifested within the boundary lines
of this wonderful state. Every county
in this state is a counterpart of some
particular state in the union, and in
some Of them will be found the grandest
scenery of the world. And, Mr., Presi-
dent, the loyalty of the people of each
county to their county, and their loyalty
to the interest of the whole state, is one
of the surest signs Of our success and
advancement.
AS proud as 1 am of her natural beau
ty, her genial climate and her marvel
GUS resources, am still prouder OF her
people.
California was the first state in the
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lands, a cordial welcome, hearty greet
ing, and the freedom Of our entire state.
My welcome is not limited to the
confines of this wonderful display, nor
to this beautiful park, nor to this
world-renowned city of San Francisco.
No. my welcome extends to the bound
airy lines of our matchless California,
and to the homes and hearts of her
people.
Yes. the red-shirted miner in his
cabin; the hardy lumberman in his
logging camp; the mechanic in his shop !;
the farmer in his field the vineyardist
amongst his vines; the horticulturist
in his orchard or beneath the beautiful
branches of the golden orange; the
capitalist in his luxurious home by city
or by sea, as we'll as the laborer in his
cottage, will be found vying with each
other to make your stay amongst us
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Here in the midst of this beautiful
park, within sight OF the Pacific's
broad expanse, we behold today the
contamination of California's indomi-
table purpose and efforts. Here on
every side we are surrounded by the
splendid structures of Sunset City
models of architectural skill and ele-
pance. and creditable alike in execution
and design. Here we may contemplate
the triumphs OF the mechanic arts, and
here every occupation of our people is
worthily represented.
Within these spacious billings are
collected the invaluable contributions oil
every science and art which ministers to
the comfort, the happiness and the
improvement of mankind. Here on
every hand we see evidences of the
progress that our race has made during
the present century, whose closing de-
cade is illuminated with the light OF 30
many imperishable achievements, and
already gives promise of others in the
years to come. And when we reflect
that this is the heritage which our gen.
Grafton has to beHtow upon its success
ors, we may justly congratulate our
selves upon the results attained.
Assuredly, we have cause to be CRATE
full that the moral, intellectual and
physical capacities which the past,
through us, shall transmit to the future,
have not been imperiled or abused. And
the consciousness that these capacities
have been strengthened and improved
by enlightened culture and judicious
use. should be to US at all times source
Of genuine satisfaction and Joy.
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union to make an appropriation for the
great worlds fair, and her generosity
was exceeded by only one state-thst of
Illinois and her promptness and enter
prise were used as potent argument
by every promoter of that fair to induce
other states and foreign countries to
come forward and help the work along.
Yes, Mr.. President, California's &C.
ton in that respect was of incalculable
benefit to the promoters Of that great
undertaking, and for it her people have
justly received the applause of the
whole country.
California was the only state that had
for herself distinctive exhibit, which
constituted one of the chief attractions
of the renowned White City, and this,
too, while competing with the world in
the general display in other buildings.
Forty thousand people day visited the
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imaginable object. animate and mani
mate. within the surrounding fences.
The Firth wheel also seemed to be a
favorite point of visitation with the
crowds.
Daring the progress of the opening
exercises at the grand etsnd, an excel
lent illustration OF the efficiency OF the
midwinter fair guards and the medical
force was given. The sudden concen-
tration OF the people to spot on the
outer edge of the crowd led to the dis
covery that lady was i'll. 1t was but a
few moments until the guards had qui-
city removed her from the crowd, a
physician had applied restoratives and
an ambulance had taken her to the re-
ceiving hospital. 1t was done so quietly
and 80 quickly that those who wit
messed the scene we're unanimously ia
vorabls in their expressions OF common
dation.
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California building and marveled at the
enterprise Of our people. 1t was grand
success and accomplished all that its
fondest advocates could possibly have
anticipated. Yet many Californians
who visited the Columbian expedition
were forcibly impressed with the fact
that it was utterly impossible to trans
plant California to Chicago; and while
our building and its contents and our
various exhibits in the many depart-
ments excited admiration and congratu-
lation, Californians knew that the real
California was not there.
1t was then and there determined that
California should have an international
exposition, and she was the only state
that had the men, the money and tie
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pleasant and instructive, end Your de-
parture regret to them as well az to
you.
Here you will find specimen products
from almost every county in the state
which l trust will stimulate your Curl
osity and spirit of investigation, and
cause you to visit the different localities
whence they came, that you may carry
away with you correct conception OF
California as she appears to us who have
become fully impregDated with her
enchanting power over The human mind.
This will enable you to understand that
the chief charm OF California does not
lie in this wonderfully entertaining and
instructive exhibit, but rather in those
gifts Of nature which are fixed and i'm
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our people generally and the managers
of this mid winter fair in particular have
displayed in the production and COM
pletion of this magnificent enterprise.
1t has been fraught with difficulties
and beset with obstacles, and the per-
severance and determination with
which these, one after and another,
have been met and overcome, are
scarcely less remarkable than the sue
cess of the undertaking and the bold
ness of the design. And, Mr.. Director
General, the people OF our state are Civ
ing you your full need of credit for con-
ceiving and laying before your associates
the schemes for the accomplishment OF
this vast undertaking; and since your
organization was perfected, you have
not been director general in name only,
but you have in fact been the director
general that has led your army of CO.
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workers to this great and signal victory.
The site which has been chosen for
this fair lie one that may we'll inspire
every Californian, whether present or
absent, with feelings OF honest pride.
So much of sentiment and patriotism
surrounds it, and it is 80 closely 1850
ciated with the early struggles and
triumphs OF our people, tslat az we to-
day look out upon the enchanting pros
pect OF Sunset City, our hearts should be
filed with love for California, her peo-
pie, and her institutions.
Gazing upon this vast expanse, dotted
everywhere with auch attractive enter
tainments and instructive exhibits, let
me ask you, Where but in California ia
such thing possible?
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sEMI-rRoPIO AFFAIRS.
Receiver Rowley Makes Very Fiatte
ing Report.

Receiver Rowley Makes Very Flatter-
ing Reports
SAN BERNARDINo, Jan. 27.-rhe repore
OF Receiver E. s. Rowley of the Semi
Tropic Land and Water company, shows
that nearly the entire real estate owned
by the com pany is subject to mortgages
held by the San Francisco Savings
union. upon which is owing about $240,-
600. The union has agreed to conditions
for releasing, making it possible to go
on and adjust matters more satislac-
torily. The report shows assets as fol-
lows:
Bills receivable in possession of tbs
receiver November 81, 1898, $22, 529 rs.
Bills receivable in possession Of the
Los Angeles National bank. $25, Sal "a.
Bills receivable in possession of the
Farmers Exchange bank OF San Ber-
nardino, $40. 23337. Notes in litigation.
All. 445.9 Bills recoverable In posses
sion OF w. G. Kaelin. OF San Francisco.
AZ. 752. AZ. Bills receivable in possession
Of p. N. Mcdonald Of Wilmington, ss4-
54S.lO, Personal property. sl,476.95.
Real estate, 1913 .04l27. Stocks and
bonds. $3.50. $50. Due from miscellaneous
sources, $3.50. 027. So. Total assets, ST.
42l. 07S. 49,.
Liabilities, exclusive of the capital
stock, 1871 ,212.11.
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THE GovERNoR.s sPEEoH.

Words of Welcome Uttered by CsIifor-
MAS Chief Executive.
SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 27.--Following is
the address OF Governor Markham at
the opening of the midwinter fair:
Mr.. PRESIDENT, LADIES AND GRNTLE-
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1894-01-28
MIR. DE YouNa,s ADDRESS.

Speech OF the Director General at the
Opening of the Exposition.
SAN Francisco, Jan. 27.-Following Is
the address of Director General De
Young at the opening Of the California
midwintsr international exposition:
Five months ago-fve months ago al
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1894-01-28
A GALA OCCASION. s -.

The Most Auspicious Day in San Fran
ciscO's History.
SAN Francisco, Jan. 27.--The Califor-
MIA international midwinter exposition
opened today, and San Francisco cele-
brated the greatest holiday in her ex-
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Carpenters, and other mechanics, who are SO
apt to fall from acaffolea and disioeate limb.
will please REMAINDER that there - nothing 90
good for iuhA ,IrAnasioR e. t-olvaiiDu Oil. the
greatest cure lux g,E&sDsc essd kyuikes.
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been picnicking. Considering the
crowd on the car and the nature OF the
accident, it is wonderful that many
people were not killed outright.
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Thurston's Millinery and California
Straw W.rusw, 264 S. Nam street, oppo-
siaa Tha&-
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-11-05
Portland & Worcester Line
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For WestbrooE, Cumberland Mills, West
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via Providence Line" for Norwich and
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