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The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-01-28

1t Is my duty to assist and to officially par.
ticipate in the dedication and formal OPENING
OF this great exposition. 1t Is day which will
be marked In the history OF this State. and.
nope, add the most positive and material bene.
fit to US.
Wnat we have accomplished is before Won.
In the short period mentioned there has been
cfea'ed on this ground for the use of this ex-
position 100 buildings. These include our ex-
posit'on buildings, great festival hall, grand
stahu that Will seat over 1000 people, a great
electric fountain with nineteen outlets, beau
tiiui categorical statuary fountain. and the first
great electrical tower, rising EGO feet in the
ar. whose four SIDES will be brilliant with
eieetric lights giving br illiant changing effects.
Ihese, with our palm gardens, pretty little
Japanese tea gardens, the Heidelberg Castle
and other greater and smaller attractions. re-
quife an electric plant which we have installed
OF $4,000 incandescent lamps and over 100 arc
lights
All the promises we made to you on that
eventful day five months ago am proud to say
have been carried out We have before US six
months. During that period the management
of this exposition bones to give you six months
of amusement, six months of education, six
months to broaden and elevate yourselves six
months of feres. amusement and relaxation.
while you. one and all Of you, hope will Join
In extending the hospitality for which we have
reputation to all the strangers that come
Within our gates.
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assembled here In the midst Of these evidences
OF progress, and In the midst OF all that has
been contaminated in this exposition make it
glad 10 those visitors who come TO US, because
their homes are part OF our own dear coun-
try; make Ii glad TO those who come from dis.
tant countries and may they here find the vel
come they have looked for; MAKE it glad TO
those who feel In their hearts that this is | nj
whose stones are full OF iron, and from whose
bills they may dig wealth; and, . God. make IL
glad for the unemployed 10 our midst, and let
them have the assurance that ours is a and
where there is no scarcity.
Make it glad. y God, 10 every one who has to-
day come within our golden gales, and may
there be spread within its shelter more and
more OF the white wings of commerce. may
many more cross the streams and the mountain
ranges that lie between US and the great East;
and may we, the people who have been so blest
with thy hand, take just pride in showing all
this greatness OF thy creation. and all that is
beautiful and wonderful that has come from
thy hands.
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signs of our success and our advancement.
AS proud as am Of her natural beauty, her
GENIAL Climate and her marvellous resources, 1
am sui prouder Of her people.
Caihornia was thu first State In the Union to
make an appropriation for the great Worlds
AIR. and mr. generosity was exceeded by only
one State-that OF fllirois; and her promptness
ana enterprise were used as potent argument
| Dy every promoter Of that fair to induce other
states ano foreign countries to come forward
ano help the work along. Yes, MIR. President,
Oaiiornias action In that respect was Of In
caiculable benefit to the promoters Of that eat
Undertaking, aud for it her peopl- have justly
received the applause OF the whole country.
Cailiornia was the only State that had for
nerseH distinct exhibit, which constituted one
Oh Inc chief attractions of the renowned White
oity, and this, too. while competing with the
world Ia the general display in other
buildings Forty thousand people day
visited the California building and mar
Veied at the enterprise of our peo-
PIE. IL was grand success and accomplished
an mat Its fondest advocates could possibly
nave AM icipated. Yet many Callfornians who
visited the Columbian Exposition we're forcibly
impressed with the fact that it was utterly i'm
possible to transplant California to Chicago;
ana while our building and its contents and
cur various exhibits in The many departments
excited admiration ana congratulation, Califor-
mans knew that the real California was not
| there.
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of applause from the large crowd that
throughout the entire concert was con-
gregated around their band stand. It was
evident before the conclusion of the first
number that the California organization.
hampered as it is by the restrictions which
have limited its numbers. is composed of
a set of musicians of whom the State NAV
be proud There was precision, yerve.
and an absolute truth of information in
everything which the band played that
made 1t pleasure to listen to its music.
The Midwinter band Is at present com.
posed Of only thirty-four men. II twas i'm
possible. therefore. yesterday for it to OBJ
tain the contrasts necessary for a per-
fectiy satisfactory Interpretation of thu
selections which it played. The brass
instruments which form the skeleton of
the band, so to speak. were there, but
twice as much reed would be needed to
counterbalanee this brass for the shading
80 be as excellent as the other artistic
qualities Of the band. In spite of being
thus hampered. however. the playing of
the California musicians was a credit
both to their own ability and to that of
the conductor. ii. j. Stewart, and the
concert-master, Charles Cassassa.
The opening number. mid winter Ex-
position March," is composition written
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turned the first shovelful OF EARTH and by that
act made the first material movement toward
building up. developing and erecting the Call
fornia Mdwinter International Exposition.
just five months ago. What short span. In
this age OF marvels and wonderful 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 physical i'm.
possibility. Aye, even went further and
wagered against yourselves and your own
capabilities But when we were nut 10 the
test we demonstrated what wonderful latent
power we possessed and the vast amount
OF our resources. Onthai occasion / asked Won
the question, "Will ii pay?" On this occasion
l say to you and ask you now the same cues
ton In the light of the past, HAS it paid up to
this time?" Yes; 1t has paid. At that time
throughout this great republic from the ex.
IRENE eastern horder out to the shores of your
own Pacific. stagnation and business denres
sion were stalking through the land. There
was threatened run ON our banks and want ~
confidence was apparent everywhere Look To-
day at the result. There Is complete restora-
ion OF confidence, business is progressing az NJ
yore, our streets are crowded ana the genera,
community are In a better frame of mind
thousands OF men have been gwen empIoyment
within these grounds 10 assist 10 the erection of
hese magnificent buildings and OF the hnila,ng
up OF this great exposition. Thousands of men
have been employed In The improvements ad.
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stood UP in his overcoat and offered an
extemporary prayer in which he elo-
Quentiy besought the countenance of the
Almighty to shine upon this great en-
terprise. even as the sun shone from the
heavens on the exercises of dedication.
The Bishops prayer was couched in the
following terms:
Thou. God, who hast created the heavens
and stretched them out; who hast spread forth
The earth and hast given bread TO the people
VINO are upon II, and spirit to those that walk
thereon, glory be 10 thee on high, and on earth
honor, peace. good will toward men.
Thou hast shown US wonderful things, God ,
In thy righteousness, thou that art the hope of
the nations OF the EARL and thou who rulest over
the sea. Wonderful things hast thou wrought
In the transformation wrought out by thee.
and by thy agents, and which is tod ay made
manifest in this vast gathering of those of our
own dear tongue. and Of the representatives OF
other lands. thou hast wrought yet another
wonder. Here, under the flags of all the ma
lions OF the world thy people are made to feel
the pulsations OF Joy and the satisfaction with
what has been created. Wonderful things hast
thou wrought indeed, wonderful things Of
restoration, OF development OF home progress,
In this nineteenth century, and these are all
thy mercies, and 10 them thou hast added to-day
this smiling sunlight, for which we pray and
magnify thy holy name, and we humby beseech
thee for the people OF the United States that
those who have the responsibility OF this
demonstration may, in all things. both perceive
and do that which they ought 10 do, and that
they may have grace and power TO fulfill their
undertaking.
Make it GLAD day, U God, to those who are
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very pleasant task has been assigned me OF ex-
tending the word of welcome to the thousands
assembled here to-day and TO the many tnou-
sands yet 10 come to our State during the prog
ress OF this fair
Would that 1 had at my command hitting
words that would convey to the stranger 10 our
midst the depth and warmth OF feeling OF the
people of our Stare toward them, ana our ap'
probation OF their presence here In connection
with this exposition.
Though may not adequately express myseil
upon this point, may. with just pride, Dc per-
mitted to say that the words California ana
hospitality are throughout the world synony-
nous. No State. no people. are so prodlgai IN
their hospitality as ours; and knowing them as
j do aud to what bid you welcome, III perfect
confidence / extend TO all, ana especially 10
those from foreign lands, cordial welcome
hearty greeting, and the freedom oil our entlre
State.
NY welcome is not limited to the conhnes or
this wonderful display. nor to this beautlfui
park, nor TO this world-ren0wDed city OF san
Francisco No. my welcome extends to the
boundary lines OF our matchless California,
and to the homes and hearts of her people.
Yes the red-sbirted miner in his cabin; the
hardy lumberman in his logging camp; the
mechanic in his shop; the farmer Ill his field {;
the vineyardist among his vines; the horti-
culturist In his orchard or beneath tile beaufl-
full branches OF the golden orange; the capital
ist in his luxurious home by city or by sea. as
well as the laborer in his cottage, Will be found
vyIng with each other to make your stay among
us pleasant and instructive, and your depart
ure regret TO them as we'll as TO you.
Here you will find specimen products from
almost every county In the State, which trust
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VIII stimulate your curiosity and spirit of In
Vestigation and cause you to visit the different
localities whence they came that you may carry
away with you correct conception OF Caifor-
MA as she appears to us who have become fully
lmmegnated with her enchanting power over
the human mind. This Will enable you to un-
derstand that the chief charm Of California
does not lie In this wonderfully entertaining
and Instructive exhibit bul rather I'm those gift
OF nature which are fixed and immOvable, the
everlasting heritage Of the generations that
shall succeed US.
Our State, with its great length, its continu-
Gus sea front, its vast valleys and extensive
mountain regions. Is, indeed, miniature United
aies Every natural feature OF this great
Union is manifested within the boundary lines
OF this wonderful Stale. Every county In this
State Is counterpart of some particular State
In the Union, and in some Of them will be found
the grandest scenery OF the world. And, Mr..
President, the loyalty of the people of each
county 10 their county and their loyalty TO the
interest OF the whole State is one of the sufest
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| lacent to the park. Hundreds have been en-
| ployed in the extension Of your city railroads.
| Your factories and rOllng-milis nave Deen
kept busy In preparing the iron work LOT Tue
erection of the fair buildings the electrical tower
and for the railroad extensions, your sawmiiis
| 10 preparing ready for use the enormous guar
| tity of lumber used in the erection OF the Iair
buildings and the buildings adjacent TO the
| park.
That these highly satisfactory results are
directly traceable TO the good feeling produced
by the Mdwinter Exposition project is, THINK,
indsputable. Had the community sat down
and repned over threatened trouble 1t woul
surely have come, but instead it buckled on the
armor of confidence and general depression
had To stand aside.
Had no more han this BEEN accomplished
through the fundamentally OF tile Midwinter
Fair those who have worked so hard TO pring
it up to its present state of completion would
have been we'll repaid. and sensible men would
pronounce the money already expended well
spent, for where dollars have been contributed
to make success of the exposition hundreds
might have been swept away in the financial
and commercial wreck which every one felt was
threatening u.s.
But more than all, the world has turned her
eyes toward US, and our growing State has been
the subject of discussion at millions OF iresides.
Has it paid? Ii we go no further tnan we
have to-day it has been a paying investment.
Possessing as we do one OF The most wonderful
States in the Union, state with unlimited re-
sources, State with So, 0OO, 600 acres OF arabic
land, OF which but one tenth is cultivated, aud
which one-tenth has placed us as the leading
horticultural State in the Union, and which
will with increased DEVELOPMENT produce the
greatest empire State country on the face Of
the globe, with 100000 acres undevelOped,
what we want Is capital and OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
lation to develop our unimproved land and
capital to assist 1t. What will bring it? Not
one movement or one effort, but many. There
can be but one result TO this exposition, and
that is an Increase of our capital; for people and
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Mrs. de Young had been escorted from
her private box to the speakers stand by
p. N. LllienthaI. When the director-gen-
eral said, 1--WE are here to-day to declare
this exposition open, and | call upon the
one who has been selected by the execu-
tive committee for this duty to press the
electric button which is to impart life and
impetus to the exposition" Mrs. de Young
arose from her chair and placed her hand
upon the ivory button. 1t was but for.
NAL act, but its immediate effect was rec
ognizable in an instant TO every body within
miles of the spot.
The united bands, seated upon the
grand stand. struck up 1.-THE Star
spanged Banner" the artillery. in full
view of all the specta tors. fired shot after
shot in accentnation of the music. every
steam whistle in the exposition buildings
and grounds joined in the chorus. and the
voices of the multitude blended with the
rest of the noise. The music OF the b ands
did not seem to be marred by the other
portions of the demonstration. but it all
worked together into one harmonious
whole in the line Of glorlfication.
President Phean then rose and said,
"Ladies and gentlemen, the ceremonies
are now finished"
The one thing missing from the pro-
gramme as had been arranged for the &C.
casion was the dedicatory Grafton which
was to have been delivered by General w.
L. l.. Barnes, orator of the day. At the
time when the address should have been
given General Barnes was confined to his
led ia his home, 821 Suffer street, suffer
ing from a severe cold which as yet his
physician cannot say but may be border
ing on pneumonia. President of the Day
Phelan in announcing that the GRAFTON of
the day would not be delivered, expressed
regret for the illness of the general that
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had overtaken him at such an inopportune
time.
General Barnes contracted his cold on
Thursday evening last at the Grand Opera
house, where he delivered two speeches
On the Hawaiian question: the second be-
ing for Irving III. Scott. who was i'll at the
time. Alter he had spoken he retired to a
seat on the stage. not noticing that he was
sitting In draugh. As he was perspiring at
the time he sat down he contracted cold
which it is feared may cause him to remain
indoors for some time.
Last night he was so i'll that his physi-
clan was sent for, and after visiting him
expressed the belief that il would be sew
eral days yet before he would BIZ able to be
around.
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THE MUSIC.
around.

There were three simultaneous concerts
in Sunset City yesterday afternoon, the
recital given by the Midwine r Exposition
band, in the bandstand, near the Admin
istration building; the Iowa band in the
Manufactures building and the concert
given in the Kaiser Franz Joseph Hall of
the Vienna Prater. Other musicales took
place in various places. but they were of
minor interest.
The Local Band.
The Midwinter Fair band received plenty
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1894-06-01
Not Improved with Age.

A travelling man dining at restau-
rant ordered broiled chicken for his
dinner. 1t was placed before him. and
he tried in vain to make an incision
with his knife and fork. Turning to
the girl who had waited on him he said:
Il was here five years ago and or
dered chicken for dinner
''Oh. yes" answered the girl flip
PANTY. Il remember. 1t was who
waited on YOU"
How strange-how very strange"
remarked the man in a low. awe-struck
tone.
Why is it stranger inquired the
girl.
Its more than strange. it's wonder
ful-such a coincidence could hardly
happen tw;ce-same girl same chick
en- and he looked reverently at the
specimen before him. while the girl
made hasty retreat--Detroit Free
Press.
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Much Damage Done.

A great amount of damage was done
by frost in many portions of the state
by the late cold snap. Corn. potatoes.
and garden vegetables We're damaged
more or less. Crops on the uplands
did not suffer from the effects so much
as those in the bottoms. Wheat es>
capped injury. 1t is feared that the
grape crop has been affected, and small
fruit suffered some
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1894-06-01
Minor State News.

Republicans of the Third district
nominated S. S. Kirkpatrick for con
gress by reclamation.
A gang of sharpers at Wichita the
other day swindled Sumner county
farmer out of 81 900 on the gold brick
scheme.
The republican convention of the
Sixth district nominated 4. H. Ellis, OF
Mitchell county, for congress on the
Seth ballot.
The senate has finally confirmed c. II.
j. Taylor. of Wyandotte county. as re-
corder of deeds of the District of Co
1umbia by a vote of 35 to Is.
The state board of health has ordered
all schools. colleges. churches. places
Of amusements. etc. at Atchison to be
closed for two weeks owing to the
prevalence of smallpox.
The Kansas State Millers' associa-
ton will meet in Topeka June and 5.
1T which meeting it is proposed to eff
feet commercial union of all the mil
lers of the state by which all of the
surplus flour product may be disposed
of through a single agency in New
York city.
Over 300 men were recently laid of
Ut the Santa Fe shops in Topeka. the
company claiming that it is no longer
able to give them employment.
One fruit grower near Lawrence
claims that he lost about LOCO crates
of strawberries by the late cold
weather, and rsspberTies in the same
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1894-06-01
The Case Appealed.

An appeal has been filed in the su-
preme court. from the judgment of the
Shawnee county district court. in the
case brought by the Hutchinson lodge
of Odd Fellows and associate lodges to
enjoin the collection of the per capita
tax levied by the grand lodge for the
maintenance of the De Boissiere home
for orphans.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1894-06-01
Not Going to Run Any Risks.

The Millionaire (at the Office of the
Weekly Commercial Rating Bulletin)
Il want you to do me the favor of
quoting me in subsequent issues as
worth about two thousand dollars.
The Manager-But, Mr.. Pursefatt.
you're worth.
The Millionaire-Never mind what
I'm worth With three eligible daugh-
full of foreign noblemen. two thousand
dollars is all can afford to be worth.
and don't you forget Chicago
Record.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1894-06-01
Free as Air.

Although long and obstinately DISTRACTED,
free as air become the bowels when Hos
letters stomach Bitters is used 10 relieve
and regulate them. Not that the great
laxative operates unduly upon them. Quite
the contrary. Neither does it cause gripping.
In both these particulars it is preferable TO a
violent cathartic. Use the Bitters for ma
larial and rheumatic ailments, kidney trou-
BILE, biliousness, dyspepsia and nervousness.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1894-06-01
Fight with Tramps

Tramps lately became so annoying
in the vicinity of Elmont. Shawnee
county. that the farmers rose up
against them. and after a lively battle
with shotguns and pistols the tramps
retreated in good order. no one being
hurt on eithe- side.
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Lyddy Ann Indignantly She amt
shed . single teAr-and him such . nice
man, too!
Sarah Jane-Well, now, this is her
third-and guess she's found out how
salt water Do spot mp blaekHPuek.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1894-06-01
The Sanders Army.

United States Attorney Perry has
agreed to let all all the Sanders army,
recently captured and taken to Fort
Leavenworth. go on their own recog-
nizance. except Sanders. his engineer
and fireman. for whom bond can be
Qiyen.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1894-06-01

GLENN's Sulphur Soaps a genuine remed
for Skin Diseases.
Hills Hair and Whisker Dye, 80 cents.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1894-06-01
Must Pay Fare or Walk.

The railroad passenger agents of the
state. at late meeting in Topeka. de-
cided not to issue passes to delegates
and others attending state political
conventions. There will be no excep-
tons to the rule and all must pay the
established rate of one and One-fOurth
fares for the round trip.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1894-06-01
A Bad bell Boy.

Charles Stewart. bell boy at the
Copeland hotel in Topeka. became in
volved in quarrel with l.. W. Bird
sail. the night clerk. the other after
noon and shot him in the back with a
revolver. but the wound was not re-
garded as dangerous. Stewart was ar
-aSfed
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1894-06-01
For Charity.

Four charitable institutions recently
received warrants from the state
auditor for the expenses of the past
month as follows: Insane asylum at
Topeka. Sc. 1922: reform school at To-
peka. S162O.50: industrial school for
girls at Beloit. S65l.a2: soldiers Or
phans' home at Atchison. S1.3.5.65.
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Serious Charge.

Mrs. Thomas Mcdonald. wife of the
man in Jail at Wellington under charge
of the murder of f. T. Patton near
Conway Springs few weeks ago. and
Anderson Gray. his employer. have
been arrested charged with being ac-
completes in the murder. Patton was
shot from ambush.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1894-06-01
Post ONCE Robbed.

The post Office at Wilmot was recent
~ entered by burglars and all the
stamps and cash and considerable mer-
chandise taken. The night before the
post Office at Atlanta few miles away,
was gone through in the same way.
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BEHAVE yourself. my child" said the
oyter to his son. Father, you forget" re-
piled the youthful oyster. 1T is the merry
month of May. and no one expects an
oysterto be good at this time. l am not
clam. r-Harper's Bazaar.