The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-04-30
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! 81. Louis, after whom ST. Louis was
named, the OF cials and guests mount
ef! the rostrun. President Francis in
troduced Rev. Frank ". Guns alaus, Of
I Chicago who offered the invocation.
tiThea4 President Francis said in part:
- ~ "A great thinker has said, The SEN
timent from which il springs deter
mines the dignity of any deed
|.This universal exposition was con-
ceived in sense of obligation on the
part of the people, of the Louislna
Purchase, to give expression to their
gratitude for the innumerable bless
ings that have flowed from a century
Of membership in the American Union.
to manifest their appreciation OF the
manifold benefits of living in land
whose climate and soil and resources
are unsurpassed, and of having their
lots cast in an age when liberty and
enlightenment are established on foun-
dations broad and deep, and are the
heritage OF all who worthily strive.
discourage were frequent
enough, but were never dishearteninG,
and are now all forgotten We remem-
her only the words of cheer and COM
LORD atipn, the apatient. consideration
given to what was often looked upon
as ,nisdirected enthusiasm, but which
was persisted in. and almost Invarla-
biz converted Indifference or skepti-
cism into helpful and active interest.
1.-The Louisiana Purchase Exposition.
held in commeulCrationo of.the acdul-
sision OF an empire by a deed Ct the
pen, salutes the representatives, exec
utive and legislative of the Federal
Government, and tenders most pro-
found thanks for the recognition ex-
tended and assistance rendered
"It acknowledges Obligation to
States and Territories and foreign
countries for cooperation and contrl-
button, and makes it's obeisance TO
commissioners and exhibitors.
"Open ye gates! Swing wide ye por-
tails. Enter herein We sons OF men,
and behold the achievements of your
race. Learn the lesson here taught
and gather from it inspiration for
still greater accomplishments
at the conclusion of his address.
President Francis received the keys
of the exposition from Treasurer
Thompson and Director of the Works
Taylor.
The exhibit palaces were tran sferred
next to the director of the Exhibit
Skifr, and chorus of 300 voices
sang the flynn of the West
Mayor Wells, of ST. Louis, was next
introduced, and said: I"enty-
eight years ago there was inauSurated
in the city OF Philadelphia the Cen-
tenniaI Exposition, in COMMUNICATION
of the completion of the first century
Of our national existence.
Nov, on this 3Oth day of April,
1904, we arc assembled to comnemo-
rate the Tooth anniversary of that his
1orical achievement~~the purchase OF
the Louisiana territory, and as eF,-
denca of greater maturity, we are ce!-
ebrating as Sc. 100000 of united Amer
leans, occupying is prosperous States
and five Territories.
Among this number are the States
which are located within the bounda-
rias of the Louisiana purchase, the
chief Of which is the city of st. Louis,
which I have the honor of represent
ing on this occasion.
s'We bid most cordial welcome TO
all nations. We thank oursnat1onal
and State governments, we thank the
rulers of foreign countries; we thank
the Individual exhibitors, for the honor
conferred upon our municipality
through through their participation
in this exposition. Above all. we rev
erently acknowledge the kind favor
OF heaven, which has so smiled upon
this, our great undertaking..
He was followed by Senator Thomas
H: Carter president of the National
Commission: Representatives James
a. Tawney and Edward H. Hartman,
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