The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-05-01

,uis. where the opening ceremonies took
order by President Francis. who re-
. monies.
, eonpli.hln.n,s and progress Of man, .r.
civilization that u all mans other Sorss
cut. Ii. records here established 81 the as
ssmeed nation. sSIId snord "a an ne. neeessa s,,i
IzatIon-
STEP TOWARD PEACE
By bringing together sections and peoples
hitherto remote and unacquainted. and thereby
promoting mutual respect. Il Is . distinct step
toward establishius that universal peace for
xsiss lss az people are ss.yns an5
ntiingiy typiiled In the graceful. rgure thai
stsnd-
The louisiana Purchase Exposition. held IN
eITs s q tss asSnsiiiSn q 4, an eF
sen,atiyes. executive and lesislstivs. Of the
tsanks toT IN IscosniiiSn ss,ende ans assIs,
snce rendered. II acknowiedses Obligation 70
sls a aRa and makes
obeisance 10 Commissioners and exhibitors
s sSs ~ . sde and sssoe se
srs ssnss .sa % ssr sn ns sor
stiii greater Accomplishments.
TAYLOR DELIVERS KEYS.
After the cheering had subsided. Presi-
dent Francis turned to William II. Thomp-
son OF the Committee on Grounds and
Buildings. who In turn presented Isaac 6.
Iayior. the Director Of Works. who de-
livtred the keys Of the Exposition pal
aces TO the Chief Executive.
M. President, Lsdies and Gen.iernen-I ap-
preciated the honor that was bestowed upon me
ey sne ma-agenIeat VI this great Exposition
The Commission OF Architects, that was ap-
hses e,ng 70 s1g.sss = proper shape their idea,
ment men. and Pos.iions Of sai;disss and the land
thar than no':d BY beinE allowed 70 associate my my
% ,of with these architect:. who were selected
nsas s.ognSs: whose brains guided tne fscile
sc WE Mnss se sas.d Sh ~ ssa e 5ss
III, A ;l,R, y i. .s,mis.d nigh, dwell upon til.
the great physical features OF this Far. the
might " Is. saai n
waste cut with ravines into formal gardens
x ps.aess: might tell OF the changing | Il
noe,re me course q rvsf that from time 70 lime
land upon which We stand: misS, tel Of the the
,ayg ,,ay,ng o. miles os Grains and pipes and the
IL. I mighi aso tel q that particu.ar eng neerins
that pu. ire and motion asoaSa 'Gnr and dsen. I5en.
Us: @ that starts into glow the countless lamps
In few moments viii take the waters Of the the
lnsoons nftnS same 70 the top Of yondcr hill
the beautiful cascades that lay before YOU
.na aaS. isI. e T., thousand ssors performed
THE FAIR PICTURE.
tender TO you these structures. I tender 10
you these grounds with their hil. and their
dales. and tender to YOU this beautiful land
scape. all Of which Is the work OF the men TIA,
have been assiEned By your company TO the
sandiins Of TIL. gnaertaknE Th.s. men have
nsisniy whole WITH , ,he hsgs TO not only pl ..e
teauty OF those surroundings
N. .As :r.sn ts hs oSY s5s hi: q: and
homer Su, t,oIn t. The s. end. M M. o. the earth; have
last in the ,S;5 PsmOris. Of our own and q me
eome and a to ihese rien % who % have ave done ,he se
work the credit Is due.
the saImsns and I q. music Of the sons 9e iis.li
noa,s In The air from yende, hin TOP 20 over the
NJ. President. I present. to YOU the key TO
Diplomas OF merit were presented 10
the Chiefs OF Stan.
Following the march, Louisiana" by
xsn der st1ske presidsI, Pre- Is,s,i FTansis for.
Frederick j. V. SkiH. Director OF Exhibits.
who received his Official commission and
insignia Of Office.
SKIFF~S ADDRESS
Nr. Skin presented TO the chiefs OF his
department the engraved credentials and
insignia In his address he said:
The scene which stretches before Us to-day
rom ' 6.es.abit A Mog1sain Dn mea The ensemb!s s
inspiring to degree that makes the occasion
A person must be exalted at such q moment
ss ,his The lnsnsu,s,,on Of The sr,a'e,s, "a st, sds
on 2 humanity; nifty the d.diestion T Of lie BE Was,s's
wisdom 10 the countless ages.
An An .1pgsisn saLa0n !, eoi.eeisn % q e.hsits TS.
eenus Of an expositi1o u the composite ex.
sor ,og ghs sss ss. sa :t
everything within ths boundaries OF tais Ex.
DSa,:Gs eSa. ,souss /, ,he ~ soe asnus
10 the max Of some triumph. In . worii. At
.assa se with Tssp he ne sr.s,ess s..sssy % 'ens
Ambition. competition, Irlfe and friction are
asah.. would eco 20 .RS I men would de. ' '''''
The Aggregation Of the produc;iyeness OF man
r,. e ias sIsi so
:svels and establishes Distinction. To me. o
Ss;, mS nsn tse eoneia.See 5 81 ss~ancsmen, SE S On
certain distinct lines In sections remote from
sssn ota ssy Sns. u M sao
mIniiy Of thought throughout the world.
BATTLE OF BRAINS.
II 10 In the study Ct the Opposition IN de-
tall that the most permanent benefit Will come
to the indtvidUSl TEs wnole picture cseateS
an impression that snnob.es the beholder and
awakens q sentiment Q: gratitude tha, enc {.
permitted to snare such q spectacle. But these
are impressions. valuable 70 be sure. but as
IL n q phyfioiogfcal fact that all strength is
derived fem tie uaisoa Of atoms. % u Is that
s.udenis encanuiate the greatest general Wis
dom By mastering elementary facts
Tne school. tbs coilege. the university etimu-
late tho faculties and improve the Intellectual
conditiUIs Of indiyidua:a Tbs museum I'M
pto.e, the social conditions Of a community.
me Exposition Imp. esses Its eircationAl bcns-
Tse plan and scepe of this Exposition uttered
n, the Inception Of the enterprise was conscious-
Iy Intended 70 give Its full expression and ul,i-
mat, outcome a distinct educatiye character
The classification ltsef. the rules and reSula-
lions OF the Exposition. the selection Of the ma
tertai, the ranyen1ent of the Individual topics
the catalogue. the demonstrations. the provis
Ions for the jury system and the Incorporation
Of coordinate congress each constitutes an
essential factor In givinE TO this Exposition the
elements OF the university. the museum. the
manual training school, snc tie library. while
over and above ~ all 10 the record Of the 70
ciaI condition. Of ranklnd. registering not only
the culture Of the world st ibis time. but IN
aiestins the particular plans along which cif-
ferent races and different peoples may safeiy
proceed or. in fact have besur TO advance
toward Q stfii higher development.
TnrRIrTE rurEEd