Pike County Democrat, Volume 27, Number 52, Petersburg, Pike County, 7 May 1897 — Page 6

VOLUNTEER STATE. Opens Her Centennial Exposition at Nashville. Nashville. Tenn., May 1.—The TenjsemufB Centennial exposition was opened at noon, with appropriate eereanonies, in the presence of many thousaada of ' people. The weather was bright and cool, and at an early hour the streets were thronged with people assembled to witness the parade of the Essenic order and other societies. The procession formed on the public square and marched through the principal •treets to the exposition grounds. The inclement weather which prevailed Friday and until early morning Interfered with the arrangements for the parade in honor of the visiting supreme officers oi the Ancient Essenic order, yet it was a most creditable affair, and manifested their approval of the opening of the exposition. The procession was headed by a detachment •f mounted police, followed by local visions of the uniform rank

Uon at the west side of the exposition park. The place of rendezvous was the Administration building, whence the officials, the legislators and distinguished guests, including the

»>■ -"v r JOHN W. THOMAS, President Tennessee Centennial Exposition, governor of the state, Hon. Bobt L. Taylor, Gen. Ignacio Garfia, postmaster general of the department of Mexico, and suite, escorted by a vast concourse of citizens proceeded to the

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Knights of Pythias, officers of the Iteaenee Essenic order; the X«egk>n band of the First Tennessee battalion; Co. A of the First Tennessee regiment, of Knoxville; Co. A of the Ohio national guard, of Norman, (X, the sponsor of the Ancient Essenic order, and maids of honor, arrayed in costumes of white In a tally ho, senators and knights of the local senate and supreme officers and visiting knights. Gov. Taylor and his •taff in open carriages went to the grounds later. The public buildings and hundreds of business houses and private residences along the local line of march and every other portion of the city were handsomely •dimmed with the national colors and other decorations, and presented a very beautiful appearance.

MAJ. B. C. LEWIS. ' Wm*or-C.ent r*l Teanes.se* Centennial Exposition. Arriving' at the exposition grounds, those in the procession joined with the .thousand* of other visitors in inspect*

Auditorium, which, in a few moments, was filled with above seven thousand people, while a'perfect multitude was unable to obtain admission, and contented itself with listening to the inspiring strains of Bellstedt A Bellenberg's superb military concert band of Cincinnati. The ceremonies were opened with prayer by Rt. Rev. Thomas F. Gailor, coadjutor bishop of Tennessee, who, in fervent and full and well-rounded voice, invoked the divine blessing on the enterprise. After “America” had been played in a most impressive manner. Maj. J. W. Thomas, president of the Tennessee Exposition Co., arose and was received with cheers and applause. He said: Maj. J. W. Thomas' AddNw: Ladocs axd Gkxti,ks«j»—Gn June 1, IMS, these grounds and the buildings erected thereon were dedicated to the honor and glory of Tennesse, in commemoration of an event which transpired on June 1. 1796, and as tribute to the men and women who endured the hardships, and braved the dangers of frontier life in the wilderness west of the Alleghanies, that they might found this great commonwealth. They loved the banners of our country, with its little cluster of 15 stars: and the lapse of 100 years has not unpaired the honor, integrity or patriotism of the people of Tennessee; for we love the same banner, with its glorious cons tel lation of 45 stars, representing to sovereign states, which together constitute the greatest nation in the world. The objects of this Centennial exposition are to commemorate the past.present the advantages bf the present and inspire hope for the future— the past, the present, the future of Tennessee— objects so laudable that the enterprise has received the approval of the government of the United States, congress having appropriated 1130.000 that the general government might be properly represented by a grand object lesson, showing the progress of the nation during the past 120 years. It has also been approved by the authorities of the state of Tennessee, the legislature having appropriated 9511.000 in order that the history, the products and the resources of the state might be properly presented. The county of Davidson and city of Nashville, realizing the honor and advantage of having the grand centennial jubilee within their borders, havs donated 9150.000; and other cities, counties and states, corporations, firms and 10.000 In

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hf the splendid buildings and the eery | attractive grounds. The Opening Ceremonte*. The opening ceremonies were ao si in- j pie and so plain that they were in perlect harmony with the methods of the director general and his efficient com- , asittees, but they were at the same ; time eery impressive, and made a fit- j ting prelude to one of the most metnor- | able events in Tennessee history. The opening of the exposition marks the one hundredth year of the adrais- ; •ion of the state into the sisterhood of i common wealths. The inaugural cere- | monies, a year ago were attended by j a military pageant that was signifi- j cant of the prowess of the Yolun- , leer state, and after the baptism cf arms comes the sweet presence I of art and science, and the formal I opening was marked by the absence of the citizen soldiery in uniform, though every man present was a soldier if called upon to protect his home in fair Tennessee, and to maintain the dignity of the Volunteer state. The members of both houses of the legislature and their wives assembled at the Union Street depot of the Kasbville, Chattanooga & St Louis railway at nine o’clock, and were conveyed in special trains to the *»**»<*terminal ata

dividual* hare autnncnted ihf*? appropriations and donations until a rrand total of 9I.OOO.UOC has bert expended in preparing for this exposition. Men in all ages hare celebrated meat event* by holiday^, triumphal procession*, grand festivals mad towering monuments, and as Tennessee was the first state admitted into the Union formed from territory ceded to the general governmsnt, it is appropriate that we celebrate our centennial anniversary by having a great exposition, showing the world that we have kept pace with our sister states and other nations in the progress of the age—tn all the triumphs and glories of clvtllratioo While this celebration is prompted by reverence tor the past, it its also prompted by a desire to so advertise and proclaim our advantages that thousands from other states and other nations will cocac to see what we have accomplished and real las* the marvelous wealth of our undeveloped resources. The past century has not been on* Of continuous pence and prosperity, bat there have been Periods of differences and dangers that tried men's souls, yet there has been more of proap rity than of adversity, the improvements of the century have been wonderful, and as we stand upon the vantage ground of the present and look back to the pioneer days of Tennessee, we are prowl of the record and achievements of the past, and rejoice in the advantages of the present, anl rt is hoped that the youth of the land will so study these advantages as illustrated In the grand object lesson of this exposition. that they will be Inspired to undertake **tii g i nu r i*iiiiwHi*wt« and strive to reach perfection's heights, which are resplendent with the glories reflected from the eternal hills wherein dwells the Author of. ail wiadoas and all power, who raise over the]

■Witlwtom nf »iwi »w1 AowMOting we invoke upon our exposition, our state, our country end upon the nations of the earth. From pole to pole, from zone to zone, over trackless ocean, from land to land, may the angelic anthem reverberate: “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.** Load and continuous cheering1 followed the conclusion of President Thomas' remarks, and the band struok tip “The Star Spang-led Banner,” amid tumultuous cheering and waring of hats and handkerchiefs. The next address was by Hon. Robert L. Taylor, governor of Tennessee. As he advanced towards the front of the platform the crowd rose as one man, and it was several minutas before his excellency could proceed with his address. He said: Gov. Taylor's Address. Ladies and Gentlemen—The first century in the history of the commonwealth of Tennessee. glorious with the deed of heroes, and rich with the achievements in all the arts of peace, has been garnered in eternity; and as I stand here to join you in this jubilee, the stirring scenes of a hundred eventful years pass in review before me I see the blue smoke curling heavenward from the rude cabins of the pioneers. and hear the first song of. civilization along the banks of the Watauga: I see the red glare oc the sky of night proclaiming the approach of torch and tomahawk; I see the peerless “Bonnie Kate" like a frightened mountain fawn, outstripping the painted warriors in her race for life, and amid the flames and smoke from Decked rifles, which baffle the savage foe, I see her scale the parapets cf the beleagured fort and fall fainting kite the arms of John Sevier; I see a thousand coon skin caps gathering at STcamore shoals, and a thousand rifles reflecting a thousand sparkling images of rising sun; I see a thousand stalwart mountaineers suddenly vanish into the forest, and now I see them emerge around the base of King's mountain. and winding upwards towards Its summit-like a serpent of fire, | they pour their withering volleys into the faces j of the foe; the brave red ccats fall like the i leaves of autumn; the battle is won and the tide of the revolution is turned. The scene changes, and now 1 see the ax gleaming in the hands of these sturdy men: the forest falls and fruitful fields spread westward from the mountains to the Mississippi: a new state is carved from the heart of the wilderness, the sixteenth star glorifies the flag of the Union, and Tennessee is bore. The years roll on. and the young republic of civil liberty gives birth to a new republic of thought Men like Jefferson and Jackson rise up and revolutionize the political ideas of the world; men like Franklin and Fulton and Morse and Howe and Hoe and Whitney and Beil and Tesla and Edison open up new highways for the march of civilization. I see the vast wilderness of America, the dominion of savage Indian and wild beast, yielding to the brain and prowess of the AngloSaxon race, until 45 stars on our national flag symbolise the strength and powe r and unity of the greatest republic this world has ever known. I see-the achievements of a thousand years crowded into a single century. I see American genius walking in the gardens of the intellectual gods, gathering sweets for the soul from a thousand unwithering flowers, catching music from the sphere, and beauty from ten thousand fields of light. r

In many particulars the Tennessee Centennial eclipses all other expositions ever held in America. The art gallery at Nashville, in the value of the work presented, is far ahead of

CHARLES C CURREY. Secretary Tennessee Centennial Exposition. Chicago and equalled only by the Parisian salon or the Royal academy. The electrical features of the exposition are the grandest that the world has ever seen, and they are so marrelously beautiful that it ap

MSS. ADA SCOTT RICE. Secretary Woman's Board. Tennessee Centennial. pears as though, up to the present time, the world has lost half its light, and has groped its war along in the darkness now penetrated for the first time. The number of foreign exhibits testifies to the international character of the exposition, and imparts A supreme importance to the display. All the European counties are represented, as well "I

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If our fathers, who died a hundred years ago, could come back from "the tongueless silence of the dreamless dust," and see the miracles that have been wrought, if they could see their children talking across oceans, and sweeping across continents in palace cars swifter than the swiftest wing; if they could see the modern reapers sweeping like phantom ships through the seas of sunset gold, and hear the music of the harvest song, and if they could catch glimpses of the myriads of cities and towns and country homes, which are the habitations of seventy millions of people. if they could look upon this beautiful White Centennial city, rising like a seraph here in the heart of Tennessee, under whose wings the nations of the earth are gathering to join us in this glorious jubilee, I doubt not that they would shout for joy. and sing with us, "Praise God Prom Whom All Blessings Flow.” At the conclusion of the address the band struck up ‘•Dixie.'’ and then the very earth itself seemed to shake with the thunders of applause. It was a sight never to be forgotten. When order was restored, or rather when quiet once more reigned, Maj. E. C. Lewis, the director-general of the association, under whose skillful guidance the marvelous project materialized and came into being, stepped forward, and as he did so the volume of applause shook the very firmament, and it was at once seen that Tennessee had looked upon the work of her gifted son and saw that it was good. His address was brief and very characteristic of the man, who is described as being as modest ms he is affable. Whatever credit may belong to others work done in connection with the Tennessee Centennial exposition, no one will contest the director general's claim to the chief part, and. as some of the features of the exposition are to be permanent, it is safe to say that this great work which he has achieved will be his most enduring monument. Then, at a given signal, the wires flashed the magic word to the White

| as Asia, Africa and South America. I THE NASHVILLE EXPOSITION. To-D*j'i Eierrlsra at the Ground*-Formal Opening of the Woman'* Building. Nashvili.k, Tenn., May 8.—At the i Exposition grounds the chief events j to-day will be the closing' public exercises of the Essenic Knights and the | formal opening of the Woman's buildj ing and all of its beautful departments

MRS. VAN LEER KIRK MAN. f President Woman’s Department. Tennessee Centennialat 11 o’clock. Mrs. V. L. Kirkman. president of the woman's board, ‘will deliver the address of welcome, and addresses will be delivered by Mrs. C. N. Groavenor, vice-president for west Tennessee, and Mrs. Mary B. Temple, vice-president for east Tennessee. The leading musicians in to-day's exercises at the Woman’s building will be Corinne Moore Lawson, of New York. Every room in the Woman'* building is elaborately furnished and decorated, and this building will be one

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House at Washington, President McKinley touched the button, and, as the band played “Hail Columbia,’* the machinery was set in motion and the 'Tennessee Centennial exposition was opened to the world.

of tiie most attractive of the Exposition buildings. The business portion of St. Asgm tine, I1L, was wiped out bj Arc. Twelve buildings were burned.

GREAT FIRE IN PITTSBURGH. FitHPMty to Um Amount of Two MllUoaf Destroyed at Lost Accounts and Still Burulnc-Tho Burned Buildings Among the Lure Wholesale Houses. Pittsburgh, Pa., May S.—The greatest fire that has visited this city since the memorable one of 1845, started shortly after midnight* in the immense wholesale grocery establishment of Thomas C. Jenkins* on Penn avenue and Liberty street, and at 9:SQ o'clock was still burning fiercely. Three large blocks, extending from Liberty to Penn avenue and from Fifth street to Sixth street, having been reduced to smouldering ruins; and while the fire is now believed to have spent its fury, it j is not yet under control. The loss will exceed §3.000,000, and is well covered by insurance. Among the buildings destroyed are: Jenkins' wholesale grocery establishment, Horne's sixstory dry goods establishment. Home’s office building, the Duquesne theater and the Methodist Book concern, GREEK LETTER SOCIETIES I Galled On to Raise Fuads to Send Greek Subjects Home to light. CixcixjiATi, May 8.—An address has been issued to the officers and members of the Delta Kappa Epsilon, suggesting that a movement be inaugurated among the college fraternities commonly known as the Greek letter societies, in all of the colleges in the country, to raise a fond to assist the modern native Greeks in America in the desire so general among them to return home to engage in war in behalf of their native land. It is proposed that none of the money subscribed be used to purchase arms or I ammunition for the Greeks, nor that j there be any violation of the obliga- | tions of national neutrality. The I money subscribed will be used solely | to pay transportation expenses. It is | suggested to each fraternity to bring the matter to the attention of chapters, both alumna! and active. TOWED INTO PORT.

Luckies* Trip of th® Gorman Steamship Lewes, Del., May The German steamship Johanna, of Flensburg, with 1,500 tons of sugar from Rosario for the Delaware breakwater, arrived last night, in tow of the Austrian steamship Pandora from Santos via Barbados for New York. On April 21 the Johanna broke her tailshaft and lost her propeller. She lay for six days without sighting a vessel. While trying to make port under sail she lost all her sails in a northeast gale. Then she lay entirely helpless until the 27th, when the Pandora hove in sight and took her in tow. The steamers experienced very rough weather during the towing. The haswers breaking three times, compelled the Pandora to lay by and wait favorable opportunities tc make it fast again. She succeeded finally in towing the disabled ship 60« miles to the breakwater, supplying her with provisions on the voyage. GRAVE NEWS FROM WA. Am Attack on the EImIoo Reported and n Serious Disaster Feared. Cafe Coast Castle, Gold Coast, Africa, May 3.—Grave news has been received as to the mission of Lieut. Handerson at Wa. It is reported that Chief Samory has attacked the mission. Authentic details have not yet been received, but a serious disaster is feared. The object of Lieut, Handerson was to make treaties with the chiefs in Honterland. He had a large escort. Ferguson, a colonial officer, who is known to Jiave accompanied Lieut. Handerson, is known to have been severely wounded. Wa is considered to be within the sphere of British influence.

THE VALLIANT SURVIVORS. Poor of Them Suffer Amputations and Two are Not Expected to Live. St. Johns. N. F, May 2.—Last night the surgeons performed amputations upon the four Valliant survivors brought in yesterday. Two who lost their hands and lower portion of their legs, are not expected to recover. The other two who underwent similar operations are somewhat better off. The remaining four are still very weak. The story told by the party last rescued that dog food was all they had is discredited here by many. It is believed that they also were compelled to resort to hums’' flesh. * _— - A PRECIOUS PAIR. Father and Son Charged With Heavy Defalcation*. Cincinnati. May S.—The Enquirer's special from Huntington, IndL, says: “The alleged defalcations of Thomas L. Lucas and his son, Fred L. Lucas, have grown until they have already reached 133,000, and new victims are being heard of every honr. Both were members of the real estate abstract and loan firm of T.L. Lucas & Son, and both have left the city. The firm, it is alleged, secured lf'tns aggregating SO,TOO on property worth $5,009; $3,000 more was secured on lots in fictitious additions. Fred Lucas, it is further alleged, secured an $3,090 loan on a fictitious farm in Wabash county. This loan was obtained from Indianapolis A DRUNKEN SON, Engaged la a Fight with HU Brother. Harden Hie Father, Independence, Kas., May 3.—The murder of an old man by one of his. sons is reported from Nawata, L T., the victim being John Riley, 60 years of age, whose place, is two miles east of Nawata. Jim and Louis Riley, his sons, aged 33 and 36, came home drunk and were soon engaged in a desperate fight. When the father attempted to aeperate them, Louis drew a gun and fixed two bullets into the old man’s bodv, killing him instantly. - '■

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