The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1895-09-21
Remarkable Spectacle Presented
at Opening Of Exposition.
A WIRE RUN TO GRAY GABLES
Negroes in Carriages in the Parade and
the Presence OF the Negro Build.
ing ON the Grounds.

Atlanta, Sept. 1S.-The opening day of
the cotton states and international ex-
position dawned auspiciously bright
and clear, affording to thousands of |
northern visitors a sample Of typical
southern September weather AS the |
day wore on the heat threatened to |
pass the limit of comfort. but the buoy
ant crowds do not seem to mind the |
temperature.
During the night finishing touches
had been put on a number of build
ings and every effort was made to get
the grounds in good shape for the open
ing. From the tops of 347 hagstaffs on
the buildings and around the grounds
there foated pennants and flags of all
nations of the earth and the doors Of
the buildings which had been closed
for several days were all thrown open.
Over nine-tenths of the exhibits were
complete and neatly apparelled attend
ants stood at each booth.
Atlanta City is mass of bunting and
waving decorations, flying flags, bands
Of music and general atmosphere of
gaiety and rejoicing offers the strong
est possible contrast to the disman-
tied Atlanta of '64.
At high noon every steam whistle in
the city broke forth into a noisy CHOIR
us. Crowds cheered long and loud
and the festivities of the opening day
were fairly begun.
At l o'clock the procession under
command of Colonel w. L. Kellogg of
the United States army, as marshal
began to move. In the line were the
Fifth regiment of United States army,
Washington artillery Of New Orleans,
crack company, commanded by Col
onel John B. Richardson, the Fifth reg
iment Georgia volunteers and various
visiting state troops, making 70 COM
panies in all. Five bands, including
Gilmore'S famous organization headed
by Victor Herbert, furnished music for
the tramping column, which swept out
towards exposition park between con-
tinuous lines Of admiring and cheering
spectators.
AS the head Of the column reached
the gates, the guests in carriages pass
ed into the gates. The military COM
panies then marched in, stacked arms
and were entertained at barbecue
Inc guests anu ulISCCOI0 CALCACu IAAS
auditorium where the formal opening
occurred While the crowd was still
gathering Victor Herbert's band played
his new and original Salute to Allan
ia" amid great applause. Ex-Gov
ernor r. B. Bullock, master OF cere
monies, presented Bishop Clevelant
Kinlocl1 Nelson, who offered the open
ing prayer Colonel Albert HoWel
read the exposition ode, written D!
Frank L. Stanton. President Collier de
livered the opening address and Mrs
Joseph Thompson, president OF tn
board Of women managers, spoke IN De
half of the womens department
Booker T. Washington, principal OF IN
Tuskege normal institute, delivered tn
address on behalf of the negro depart
ment; Mayor King spoke for the city
Hon George r. Brown presented GOV
ernor Atkins, who was prevented by Il
health from speaking for the state
AUDITORIUM PACKED.
The new auditorium within the ea
position grounds was packed to It's re
hottest corners during the delivery Q
the addresses, all of which were re
ceived with enthusiasm. The program
presented the remarkable spectacle
Ex-Governor Bullock, elected CHIEF eA
ecutive of the state by republican vote
during the reconstruction period, an
now leading citizen Of Atlanta an
director of the exposition, acting q
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