Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1904-05-07
FAIR IS NOW OPEN
GATES OF BIG FAIR ARE THROWN
o0rN TO THE PUBLIC.
j, Countries Representatives.
idons Roosevelt Touched Button that
-, ,hs Machinery in Motion-Fine
weather Brought Out Large Crowds
Of People.

world,s Fair Grounds. St Louis,
Fl ,.., Notwithstanding the predic-
l,an q, the government forecaster, who
nroDhesied rain for the latter part Of
lso dav and lowering skies for the
s.o-,;ng st. Louis put forth her best
nd bravest effort in honor Of the
oraping of her great exposition. The
corning was bright. The crowd was
sully as large as that which filled the
rounds one year ago when the expo
sition buildings were dedicated.
Promptly at the hour set the off,
q cars and directors OF the exposition,
tba members Of the national commits
sion and the board Of lady managers
we're gathered at the administration
building, where, as rapidly as posi-
4 ble they were formed into a process
y sion and moved to the plaza Of ST.
Louis, where the formal exercises were
E conducted.
At the head Of the column were a
detachment of guards. Then came
the scouts band, followed by the Phil
ippine scouts, an imposing body of
men, who marched well. Behind them
and leading the officers and directors
OF the exposition came Sousa's band.
Following the officers and managers
we're the national commission, and last
Of all were the lady managers.
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Sentatives of the state and territorial
governments Of the union then came
At the base Of the Louisiana monu-
ment a small stand had been erected
for the speakers and seats provided for
the listeners. The assemblage was
called to order without delay by Pres
ident D. r. Francis Of the exposition,
who requested the multitude to rise
cago delivered the invocation.
DR.. Gunsaulus concluded his eloquent
Invocation with the Lords prayer in
which the audience joined. President
Francis, as the chief executive of the
exposition, then delivered an address.
At the conclusion of his address
President Francis recognized William
H. Thompson, Of the committee on
grounds and buildings, who presented
Isaac S. Taylor, the director Of works.
Mr.. Taylor delivered to President Fran
els the keys of the exposition and pre-
sented diplomas Of merit to the chiefs
Of his staff.
After the rendition of the march
louisiana" by Sousa's band, Presi-
dent Francis transferred the exposi-
ton buildings to Frederick j. V. Skiff,
the director Of exhibits, the perform
ance being emblematic Of the fact that
the buildings had been erected by the
men in charge of that portion of the
work and were now ready and waiting
The grand chorus Hymn of the
West" was then sung by a choir led by
Alfred Ernst. The music of the hymn
was by John Knowles Payne and its
words by e. Clarence Stedman.
President Francis then introduced
Mayor Rolla Wells Of st. Louis, who
spoke briefly, extending to the people
OF the country a cordial welcome to the
exposition.
Hon. Thomas H. Carter president OF
the national commission. then spoke
on behalf of the body Of which he is
the head.
At the conclusion Of Mr.. Carriers ad
dress President Francis introduced a
member Of the senate. This was Sen
ator Burnham of New Hampshire, who
made an address.
Following him came James A. Taw
ney OF Minnesota, who spoke for the
national house of representatives. He
congratulated those who conserved
ana accomplished this marvellous re
suit as means Of celebrating the an
mVersary OF the purchase of the terri
tory OF Louisiana" on their magnificent
success
FOR the domestic exhibitors, Edward
H. hartman, president of the New
iorK commission, delivered an address
Inc speakers for the foreign exhib
l'ors was Commissioner General M
La Crave of France.
Inc chorus America" was then sung
and the Hon. Mr.. Taft. as the repre-
sentative Of the president of the Unit
ea states. delivered the last address
OF the day.
Inc conclusion of the speech Of
secretary Taft was the signal for the
opening of the fair. In the White
muse President Roosevelt was wait
- ior the signal which was to tel
INN mat the moment had arrived tt