The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-09-19

Gray cables.
ATLANTA, GA, Sept. 1S.-With the
auspicious accompaniment Of military
pomp. and civic dignity leading an i'm
mense crowd OF people. and honored by
the presence of the dignitaries of the
Church. and representatives Of foreign
countries. the Cotton States and lnterna-
aional Exposition was formally opened to
the world this afternoon.
The parade was a brilliant one, lacking
the tedious encumbrance of great mis-
cellaneous ,hrong. Il was composed en-
tirely Of military bodies and bands Of
music. headed by the United states Fifth
Infantry and the Washington Artillery, OF
New Orleans. followed by several regi-
ments Of Georgia State troops.
The parade moved promptly from the
starting point at the centre OF the city,
at the intersection of Broad and Marietta
streets. and was about an hour In ira
versing the distance Of three miles 10
the Exposition grounds, reaching there
about $50 o'clock. The Aercises at the
Auditorium were imposing and impress
sive Ii was q gratifying surprise that
the Auditorium. though crowded, was
comparativeiy cool. and the acoustic
properties We're almost perfect. so that
the speaker could be distinctly heard IN
all parts Of the building.
President Collier received a great ova-
ton when he arose 10 speak, as did Mrs.
Joseph Thompson. president OF the Wo-
mans Board.
The speeches were all good. and the
oration by Judge Emory Speer of the
United States Court, was q profound ut
terance.
The hit Of the day was made by Booker
T. Washington. the representative OF the
negro race who in twenty minutes
speech. evoked greater applause than all
the others put together. lie seemed 10
have the ear Of the audience, and pleased
both whites and blacks.
lie seemed TO have tho car Of the audi
ence and pleased both whites and blacks.
His speech is regarded as an augury Of
the future friendship OF the races
Tho Exposition is much nearer com
pletion than the public had supposed.
From sensational reports sent out the
irnprt ssion had been conveyed that things
were I'm "a chaotic state. but the actual
progress revealed "a series of displays
nearer completeness than any ever shown
by an Exposition at its opening.
SOM or TIKI rNHIBiIs.
The Government oxhibi. is complete
and Is pronounced by persons who have
seen similar exhibits elsewhere. TO he the
finest ever gotten together by the United
States. because of its comprehensiveness
and the great artistic skin with which
the installation has been made.
The Fish exhibit surpasses even the
excellent one at Chicago and is con-
tinuous source of delight TO the great
thronGs of people constantly passing
through the grotto.
All the Government Departments are
strongly represented and make a superb
showing. The exhibit OF Fine Arts is
ESQ entirely completed. Every picture Is
in its place and the building is in per-
feet order.
There is a magnificent display Of sculp-
ture and the exhibit Of oil paintings is
pronounced a collection of masterpieces.
There Ia not a con monplace picture IN
the lot. Horace Bradley, OF the Art
Department, Is being congratulated on
bringing truly Cosmopolitan exhibit
TO Atlanta.
The Agricultural exhibit is practically
complete and Is an excellent, interest
Ing. and attractive display The dis
plays in the Machinery hall are not all
In place. but many are Fourteen of the
seventeen engines bgan TO NOV when
President Cleveland touched the button.
Tn Mineral and Forestry display Is
complete and makes one of the most
comprehensive and beautiful exhibits Of
natural resources ever cotton together.
There is no rubbish In tho building. ana
not a pound Of surplus material Every
article IS significant
The exhibits IN the Manufacturers
exhibit in the Electricity building. but
these will be In shape In a few days.
The xehibits IN the Manufacturers
Dui.tlng and the Transportation building
are In good shape. The European eX-
hbits. which occupy nearly halt Of the
Dix Manufac turers' hall. are nearly all IN
place and by tomorrow night will bo
ali complete.
SOUTH AMERICAN rxHIBITs.
Some Of the Spaish American exhibits
are completely installed. others are being
put In place. ana viii be ready by the
end OF the week
The Midway proves TO DO a fine one.
The villagers are genuine people from
abroad. Detachmente Of Arabs and North
American Indians have Just arrived com
pleilng the list. Now almost every racial
type on earth is exhibited on the grounds.
The lake is in me shape, az clear as a
crystal, and IL IS called "Atianta's ex-
kbit" inasmuch as IL is furnished ~ the
city water works from a filtered supply.
The electric fountain Is ready. and the
electrical display on the grounds proves
q great success.
orENiNG H1KRoisFs.
The parade started promptly at 80
O'Clock. at the contre OF the city. and
moved out Peachtroe street Arriving at
the grounds. the Exposition directors.
with the distinguished guests. Were driven
20 the Auditorium Ex-Governor Rusk B.
Bullock acted as master OF ceremonies.
and introduced the speakers The open
sng prayer of Bishop Kinloch Nelson, OF
Che Episcopal Diocese of Georgia. was
nsaAsWed W clssr tone. which Xasl