Goldsboro semi-weekly argus., 1909-06-05
Opened Today Amid Great
Demonstration Of Patri-
Otic Enthusiasm.
President Taft From Washington
Touches Electric ButieR That
Pats the EaergizlDg Ne
chiaery sithe Great
Sh0W In Mstioa

Seattle, WASH. June 1.-The rites |
which present the Alaska-Yukon-Pa-I |
cific Exposition to the world were
performed today with all the dignity
and splendor bef1tting such an occa-
sion. From the White House Presi-
dent Taft started the electric spark
which communicated the energy to the
shafting of machinery hall, and amid
the tumultous shouts of thousands,
the music of numerous bands and the
waving of flags, the wheels began to
turn. The great fair, designed to ex-
plOit the industries and resources of
the Far West, Alaska and the Pacific
island possessions of the United
States, was an accomplished fact.
An event of such magnitude could
not have been initiated under more
with the smoothness of a well-regu-
| lated military family, amid all the
| music, the firing of salutes, the cheers
of the great throngs, and the ami
mated scenes in and about the hand
some and imposing structures COM
| posing the exposition.
| Seattle was early astir in anticipa-
tion of the great event. Long before
| eight O'Clock this morning, the hour
| fixed for the admittance of the public,
| the street cars on the WalEng gford,
| Eastlake and other lines leading from
| the downtown section to the exposi-
ton grounds were filed to capacity.
Before the gates had been open an
hour it was apparent that the esti-
mated attendance of 100000. for the
day was likely 20 be exceeded. The
various structures on the ground were
crowded early in the day, and toward
noon the scene was one Of general ac-
tivity. Everything was in motion
The white buildings glittered in gay
, in their hands, and everything
throughout the 200 acres washed or
one side by the rippling waters oi
Lake Washington and on the other by
= Lake Union, presented an animated
:, | appearance. The "Pay Streak which
is the midway of the exposition, wa:
e thronged from the opening hour.
Il Ac pIOSI dLu Ol thO uty WAS uSu
: cred in promptly at nine o'clock will
t mighty boom of cannon, fired il
martial salute by a mounted battery
I This was the signal for the formation
n of a military and naval parad
I through the exposition grounds. TIL
4 procession comprised United State
cavalry and infantry, sailors and ma
). rines from Admiral Sebree's Pacifi
: fleet and a detachment from Admira
Ijichis Japanese squadron.
n The formal ceremonies began in tn
G exposition amphitheatre promptly a
v 10:30 o'clock. Occupying seats o.
the platform were the officials an
e guests of the exposition. Include
o among the latter were Lieutenant
4 Governor James Dunsmuir, of Britis
= Columbia; Gov. w. S. Hoggatt, @
Alaska; Gov. J. III. Brady, of Idaho
/ Gov. F. w. Benson, of Oregon; Go,
h Gillett, of California;; Gov. WilliaT
= Spry, of Utah, and Gov. M. e. Hay, Q
Washington.
At signal from Director-G Genera
Nadeau, while the guests were bein
seated, Innes Band, OF Chicago, play
ed America" The enthusiasm wa
o. intense. Thousands cheered an
waved flags. Some time was necessar
to restore order. Then Bishop O'Des
st of Seattle, opened the formal exe1
3 eises by invoking the divine blessing.
le Director-General Nadeau made
n brief Introductory address and wa
le followed by the other speakers on tn
&c program. These included James
or Hill and Congressman Rodenberg.
N the conclusion of Mr.. Hills addres
at greetings were exchanged betwee
re Chilberg, of the exposition.
OF The amphitheatre was electrical
er connected with the telegraph room
to the White House and President TIA
u pressed the button-which is this cas-
as was made of Alaska marble and orn:
o. mented with nuggets of solid gold
that started the wheels in Machinel
great exposition.
An artillery salute was fired imm
rk diately after the receipt of the me
n sage from President Taft, and this w;
ar followed by beautiful daylight pyr
e technical display. Meanwhile Il
MS guests of honor adjourned to the Ne
I. York State Building, where an of
be cial luncheon was served. The CUES
ed numbered nearly 800 and included Il
IL. visiting governors, mayors of the su
in rounding cities and others who ha,
MS contributed toward the success of Il
ed exposition.
Unlike most of its predecessors, Il
Seattle exposition opens complete
every detail. All of the constructio
work was finished several weeks ag
r. the debris removed, the walks, fiowt
beds, fountains, statuary and otht
works of ornamentation complete
and the exhibits installed. Through
III out its vast extent the big fair opeI
with every feature ia readiness II