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- .1 POTmA, OKEGON, FRIDAY, JUNE,. 2, 190$. PRICE FIVE- CENTS. VOL. XLV. !NO. 13,S79. mm open 1 TIE WORLD GentSnnial of Lewis ahdteiark"'Observed. - GREAT THRONG AT EXERCISES OpeningCeremonies Are Hailed by Perfect Day. PATRIOTIC CROWD PRESENT j v 31illlary Pageant, Addresses by Na .tions Dignitaries, Fcstivitlcsln; Exhibit Palaces and onTrall Inaugurate World's Pair. The Lewis' and Clark .Centennial Ex position,.. is open. Portland Is playing: Host to the world. -Yesterday, the opening day. '.will find a bright place-In the history of theya- tlon, markingas It doc, the starting point of an -enterprise that means the sneatcr upbuilding of the .West and Northwest; pew .trade relations " with the Orient; closer commercial relation ship ..between the Pacific Coast and .the Atlantic "seaboard; and the hundreds of attendant and Incidental benefits- that wMl accrue to the country. The opening ceremonies and demon strations were on a. scale commensu rate with the greatness of the day. They, were carried through .without a hitch of any consequence. Old Expo sltlon attaches, who have .attended tbe Important World's Fairs of the past decade, declared they had never before beheld so pretty . or so effective an opening. T.he attendance passed even beyond the most sa.nguine official expectations. Crowds, such as have never before lined the streets of Portland, saw the great military pageant that preceded the opening exercises. Standing room" on three miles of streets was at & pre mlum. And when the parade was .at an . end this ocean of humanity turned its tide on the Exposition gates. Pass ing 1n steady streams through the nar row turnstiles it inundated the entire Exposition, grounds. . Surging Crowd -on Grounds. Once inside thegrounds the morning crowds sought the scene of opening exercises. Some there' were MTip ca'me'ai 8 o'clock when the gates opchoJ antt got near to, this jrfatform. Others came with toe paraae ana mica up lae avail able BpacjSfc everywhere in seeing or hearing distance- This crowd was an attentlvene upon which the full slg- nificance. of tbe, auspicious moment: seemed, to bang. . j Through 11 the applause and in the ' words of- the local speakers, there was the stronc 'note of Oregon patriotism felt by Oregon patriots prond of their j state always, ana aouaijr ou vu crowning day of the Fair. It was this spirit and the thousands that lent their presence to the occasion that contrib uted more than anything else to the completely successful and satisfactory? launch!ng-of the Lewis and ciarK.t.en tenial Exposition. The weather, too. contributed its full- share. In fact, the weather could , not have been improved upon. A strange co incidence lies in the fact that the sun. was hidden behind a blanket of ominous- appearing clouds until the vqry hour of the parade, when its brilliant rays broke through the impediment. ' Daylight had seemed to tell very plainly of showers to come.- The clouds screened the sky completely, . and the temperature,1 was favorable to the precipitation of rain- It was nearly 10 o'clock when a curious and friendly sun" burst Us wayTfce of bondage. A llvelv strugglefollowed In the heavens, and at one .time the clouds seemed on the point of regaining' their lost ground. But they didn't. The sun rallied and held Its own throughout the" day, and added, the one touch necessary to make thoiExposltlon s opening not only eminently 'successful, but entirely pleas ant. . ' ; - City Astir at Dawn. Dawn found the city astir, and ki gala attire. Long before the hour for the pa rade the streets were'thronged. The van tage points for witnessing the pageant were gonerally appropriated by 9 o'clock. The parade proved a fitting prelude to the opening ceremonies. The long line was made up xt soldiers, cadets and blue Jackets. Near Its head rode Vice-President Fairbanks and members of the offi cial party- in carriages. They were landly checred all along the line of march. There were no stupid floats or long, urcsflme arrays of civic organirations. These things had been wisely debarred as being out of harmony with the occasion. A scene of martial splendor Jill these troops presented as they drew up on tbe terraces 'at, the "Exposition grounds under the speakers stand. Cavalry of the reg ular Army stood on the topmost terraces. Behind them were the infantry regulars. mllltta and cadets. As the official party drove uii, bugles called attention. The cavalry stood at "present arms" and the foot soldiery at "parade rest" as the offl dais wended their way up the grand staircase and took scats on the platform. Across Guild's Lake on tbe peninsula a section of artillery tolled off the Prcsldcn tial salute of 21 guns, the dark blue smoked from the cannonading lifting slowly above the Governments palace and add ing enchantment to the peaceful grandeur of tbe inspiring landscape to the north. This salute brought on the opening exer cises. All of the speakers were enthu siastically received. Especially cordial was the reception accorded the .Nation's representatives. The exercises -were anarred by no unpleasant incident. So orderly was everything that the heavy detachment of policemen and guardsmen were not put to the necessity of issuing a single admonition. It was exactly 12 o'clock to the dot when President Hi W. Goodc, of tbe Exposition, railed for order. It was hardly 2 o'clock when President Boosevelt was informed by wire that all was ready. Tbe Presl dent wa6. In waiting for the message at the White House. Exposition Formally dpencd. The great crowd leaned forward in state of high nervous tension waiting for tho first peals of the Government chimes, which were to have been President Roose velt's first response. But, lucklessly, the chlmos failed to work, and after a full minute of breathless waiting, the assem bla'ge was informed by Mr. Goode that the President had sent his greeting. At the same time fie declared the Exposition (Concluded on Page IS.) LIKE MUNI . ' III Of NIGH Myriad .Lights. Make Brlffiant the Forests, the Buildings, j - and thellake. - WATER GLISTENS IN BLAZE,! Almost as .Large a. Crowd Gathers -for Unusual Spectacle-' After - - Dark, as Thronged Grounds in the 'Day Time. . There were apparently almost as many .people at tbe" Fair grounds last' night as were present at the opening . exercises. Although' the exhibits buildings were closed, the Exposition by night seemed In every particular at great an attraction as during the open hours of tbe day. When darkness fell upon the heights that raue beyond the fairy city the rea sop was plain. As a feast for the oye the spectacle was incomparably ' beautiful. No man can know' the number of the lights which glorified the " scene. They appeared to have been "sown "with millions of flashing .stars. The buildings were festooned wfth them, the shrubbery was bedecked radiated from the trees and blazed upon the water. The fireworks, which were a feature of the evening, were beautiful In the extreme, but they paled before the splendor of the electricity. The ' Bridge of Nations was nothing short of a conjurer's masterpiece and even deep In the waters of the lake wcre myriads of lights. Bands of muKc filled the air with mel ody and thousands reveled in tbe feast of sound. In the main stand Inncs' Band gave Its first concert and it was almost impossible to find room upon the terraces for all who came to hear. Receptions were held In various state building?, the restaurants were crowded, and "The Trail" was thronged with mer rymakers. Many of the shows along the latter avenue are still uncompleted, but those which were prepared to entertain natrons were crowded, upon the lake were hundreds of boat? and tho prome nades presented brilliant scenes. Ever body was In high spirits and hap pier, belterrdressed and more reprcsenta live people never graced a similar fcte- Opcnlng. night was auspicious In every particular and augured well for the nights and days of the big Exposition that are to follow. EARTHQUAKE KILLS MANY Towns in Albania, and Montenegro Bury Inhabitants. CETJXJEL Montenegro, June. L There was an earthquake this morning through out Montenegro. A number of houses col 'VIGE-PRESiaEtfT FAIRBANKS imftBti, and one -person was WHed and' MMl were injured. ."sse earthquake caused great damage at Seartaria. Albania, .where about 500 houses coHapeed ahd- 290 ' pcrsqns were, kjlled or woiftded. S rYacJit Thistle Finishes Tenth. . THE LIZARD, June L The American -sckeoner Thistle, one of 'the contestants a the race for Smperor William's cup. JMafeed tenth at 12:H P. M. today. SOMTENTS TODAY'S PAPER TODATS Fair and- warmer. Northwesterly winds. TEaTKRDAYS .Maximum temperature. 71 cleg.; minimum. 53, t Precipitation. 0.0 or an loch. ... . Tie War la the l"ar Xartr - New and detailed-stories' oZ;na.raI battle. rare 3. ' ; ' ' i i, tiswmfad sunk by tier captain.' Pa jo ii Jemtchuc funk tn battle. Page t. Itusitlaus Ipie et least' 7000 dead, Japanese only 113. Page 5. , Mutiny of Russian sailors In battle. Page 4.. Czar about to call national assembly to de;- clde on peace or war. Page -i. United States and Franc both strive to "brine about peace. Pace 4. Rumored, death of Czar. Tage 4. 5 FcveJga. Kxtremely narrow ' escape cf Loubet, from. bomb; crime traced to Spanish anarcnuu. Pge S. ' King Alfonso greeted with enthusiasm la Paris.- Page 3. , National. , President .decides on Southern tour before extra" session. -Page . ' Decacsiic . Great 'Northern decides to abolish -passes ana charge oaa pennies in niinmgiuu. Page 1. Prick committee scores Equitable manage- mrnt ana proposes ruici tmuis" Tare 9. Chicago strike leaden make charge at at tempted bribery, rage - Northern Pacific provides new trains for Ex position crowds. Page 4. - Sport. - . GUnU defeat rtie Siwashes. JPnge 0. Pad He Coast Leaaiie-r scores: rortiana o. Seattle 2; Tacorna -l; Oakland o: ix Angeles, 3, Uan Francisco Page 9. PacMc Coast. Sanfo'rd Skinner and wife brutally murdered by J. W. Richards near tugene. or. Page 8. Hall storm ravages Condon and Gilliam County. Pace 8. ijghtnlng kills two young sons of Rev. Fred Cooper, near wenalchee. wasn. 1'age -. Commercial aad Marine. Active grading in fruit In early morning. Page 1. Bull campaign started in July wheat. Page 10. Stocks of grain In California warehouses. Page 19. Stock market in watting attitude. Page 13. Steamer Roanoke brings large crowd of Fair visitors. Page IS. Lewis and Clark Exposition. Lewis and Clark Centennial' Exposition Is formally opened with most Impressive ceremonies. Page 1. Grand military pageant precedes the begin ning of the Fair. Page 13. Today Is -Washington's big day at the Fair. Par-C VIcePreldent Fairbanks has a strenuous day. Pag?J3.-' No nres and -no. crimes mar the day. Fage 10- Not one complaint of extortion Is made by visitors' la Portland. Page 15. Distinguished guests are banquetted In the New Tork building. Page 17. Features of the opening day. Pages 13-1S. Opening day attendance almost ' -10.000. Page 1. At nlrht the Fair? grounds are a brilliant spectacle Page & -- . Fortlaadi aad Vlelalty. Mayor Williams meets and foils foul attack . by circular. Page 30. rtrnubllcan nominee defended - and be friended Salvation Army when It was persecuted. Pago 7.' Two cranks attempt to see Fairbanks. Page 20'. ' - Voung girl killed by bolt of lightning on Council Crest Pago 13. DELIVERING HIS ADDRESS SDM0H5TF THE FI 38,5J? Big-Record Is Matte: on the Opening "Day of the' Exposition. -A R0&D EASILY HANDLED Visitors UcglRMo Come Before tho Gates Arc :ot ,the i Iilttlc Confusion. ; - - A ADMISSION'S. 36,3:7. v As nearly, as could be estimated by Chief or. the -Department- of Admis sions Ft S. Davison the total admis sions a the Lewis and Clark Expos!-1 v Uon yesterday was 39.377. 'Thla etl- mate was announced last .nlghtaf ter the gate? had been closed to the public , " and ' reports from the three entrances had been counted.- Mr. ,Davlsotr says that his' estimate Is not absolutely-correct, and that he will not know the . exact number of admissions until to day. He says., however, that ' he Is "certain that his estimate announced I last night will cot vary" more than 200 admissions either way. ' Contrary to the predictions of those who attended the other Expositions and were . compelled to remain outside the grounds for hours at a time owing to the crush, but little difficulty was experienced at the entrances of the Fair yesterday In handling the Immense crowds of -people that thronged through the gates from early morning until 11 o'clock at night. The 30 operators that manned the stiles at the Main, St. Helens and Twenty-eighth-street entrances, stood faithfully at their posts taking the admission tickets un til -6 o'clock, when they were relieved by another force of men. Many of tho operators were so ex hausted that they could' hardly walk from tho Exposition grounds,, to the street-cars whlch tookT them to their borocs. It was a continual click, click of tho stiles from & o'clock In the morning, until the. gates were closed with the exception of about an hour late In the afternoon when the opera- tori were given ashort period of rest as the crowds lessened. However, about 7 o'clock the night crowds be gan to arrive, and from that time on it. was the same as In the morning. Tha srreat crush was experienced at the Main entrance, which had 12 stiles In oDcratlon. Immediately after the opening day parade. Early at the Gates. Before the gates opened at S o'clock in the momlntr people beamn to as semble at tiie three entrances of tbe AT OPENING ;OP: EXPOSITION 'Exposition. Tbeewaia long string of restless men, women and" qhlldren In waiting when the ticket windows: were opened at thelMaln entrance to ;the. 'Exposition grounds. Not. waiting for the parade the people flocked Into the gates. As the day advanced the crowds Increased until about. 10 o'clock. when the strings of visitors In line to secure tickets extended4 several blocks' In length. Following close upon the rear of the opening day parade there appeared in front of the gates' a packed mass of humanity never before etjualed In Portland. For blocks and blocks In 'the vicinity "of the gates the .streets were so crowded with people that It was with extreme difficulty that a per- "son could wedge his way through even' for a few steps. At first there was a good deal of struggling and crowding, but the public soon realized that the more orderly It was .the quicker It could obtain entrance into the grounds. The usual custom of falling in lino o secure admlssiou tickets was en tirely forgotten, as the people were packed so tight that t would hav been Impossible for those in line- to move. At the ticket windows, where fourt expert cashiers were at. work," nothing -could be seen but hundreds of out stretched arms. With- a rapidity . that was amazing the money was taken from .the open hands and; the tickets and change placed in them, those who "were-served moving-away in a body to wards the gates to have their places taken by others. ' Turnstiles Kept Busy. At the main entrance, the crowd melted as the hundreds presented their 'tickets and' were allowed to pass through the stiles. For fully half an bour it looked . a3 though thousands of people would have to return to' their homes without seeing the Exposition, for apparently no impression was made on the great masses. But slowly and surely the edge of the crowd crept to ward and gates and within another hour the packed mass of humanity had disappeared. Still tho people arrived but as they did not gome all In a rush as the mob that followed the parade they were admitted to the grounds without delay. While it Is known that a few people becama tired waiting, to secure tickets arui did not attend the Exposition, no one had to stand outside the grounds for more than an hour at tho most, be fore he could secure admittance. Those who followed the parade to the grounds gained entrance in time to witness the opening day ceremonies. It was estimated that there were fully 20,030 persons in front of the main ontranco to the Exposition grounds Im mediately follqwlng the parade. Tnose in the rear kept crowding to the front until many.were forces into the restau rants ond bbtels In the Immediate, vicln ity. However, every one was good nature! and very -few expressions of dissatisfaction were heard,- as all seemed to realize that never before had there ever assembled such a gath ering In Portland as that of yesterday morning at the Exposition gates. Elated With Success. F. B. Davison, chief of admissions. and the officials of-that department were greatly elated last night over the way tho thousands of visitors had been admitted Into-the grounds without any unpleasant difficulties .arising. Mr Davison said that those who attended the Exposition yesterday did not ex (Concluded on Fax 13.) ' BENT EKES ' ELEE1CSIE1L With -One Touch He Opens Exposition. AT 3600 MILES DISTANCE When Roosevelt Touches: Key, Chimes Begin. HIS ADDRESS TO ASSEMBLY ile Tells Assembled Diplomats Sig nificance of Event. Espositloa Comriiemdrates SamoVKey Opened St?HlatF&r. OREGON NEWS BUREAU. Washing ton," D:-C. June- 1. 'pog opert ' the Lewis and Clark 'Centennial Exposi tion." . These were the words spoken" today by President Roosevelt in the East room of the White House at exactly 22 minutes after -1 o'clock, Washington time. Jine pause after the third word Indicates the action of pressing the gold telegraph Key closing tho circuit between me vvnue House In Washington and the Govern ment Exposition building In Portland, thus starting the machinery and causing the chimes of the Go eminent building to ring. The touch of the President on the key was characteristically Rooseveltlan. It was so vigorous that It set aU the other Instruments on the table dancing and caused just a flicker of a smile to appear on the face of the veteran operator who signalled to the President that the time had. arrived for him to open the great Ex position of the Pacific Northwest. Almost simultaneously with the pressing of the key. the guns of a battery of artil lery drawn up on the Whlto lot several hundred yards south of the White-House began' to boom the national --salute of 21 guns, which let the people of Washington know that another great exposition had been- opened. The battery got Its signal from a signal corps man in the room at the White House, who was notified by an electric bclf that the President had pressed the key. The Harlne band, stationed In the great entrance hall of the executive mansion, at a wave of the hand from one of tha ushers, poured forth' the opening strains, of "The Star-Spangled Banner." AH Nations But Russia Represented. Stapding by the President's side dtir- Ing the ceremony was Mrs. Roosevelt, and a short distance away stood Secretary (Concluded on Pase 18.)