The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1885-03-06
WASHINGTON
The Ceremony of Defeating the Wash.
ington Monument Executed Ac-
cording to Programme.
A Scene of Brilliancy Such as the Ma
tional Capital Has Seldom, if
Ever Presented.
Eloquent 0rations by R. C. Winthron
and John W. Daniels, with Some
- Minor Addresses.

anu Join w. Daniels, with Some
Minor Addresses.
The ceremonies attending the compilation If |
the Washington Monument, the highest struc-
ture ever created by human hands. at tho c;,v
OF Washington on the 2lst inst, were of an i'm
posing character. The celebration was in two
parts, one at the base of the monument and
the other in the hall Of the house of renresen-
tatives where the principal oratlons were de-
livered.
AT II MONUMENT.
The day was cold and disapreesh,o Tho
military arrived betimes, the brass hands
were marshaled to their places. the troons
come to u rest. Senator Sherman, chairman IF
the joint congressional commission. from tbo
center of the stand, at II O'Clock, called about
SO people to order, and said something ahont
the people keeping their hats on. These re.
marks were greeted with lively stamps for the
opportunity was a goodone TO restore Circulation
to chilled limbs and extremities. Senator Sher-
man then proceeded to give a brief history of the
monument, from the organization of the Wash
ington Monument Association in 1913, and the
laying OF the corner stone on the 4th of July nf
that year TO its completion in 1885. He was
followed by, W. ". Corcoran, the philanthro-
on the initiation of the projectand the con
struction of the Monument society,
The Masonic ceremonies by the Grand
Lodge, District Columbia, which then fol-
lowed, We're brief. Theproper functionaries
declared that the square, the level and the
plumb had been applied to the obelisk, and
that its corners were found to be square, its
course level, its walls skillfullv erected &C
cording to the plumb. Grand Master Myron
wine and oil, emblems of r~efreshment and
JOY, and, in the course Of the mystic cere-
monies, brought into use certain historic
relics with which Gen. Washington was i'm
mediately connected. The gavel used was
one prepared for and used by Gen. Wash
ington, us grand master of the fraternity IN
laying the corner stone of the national cap
1tol on the Srh of September, 1898, a sacred
volume belonging to Fredericksburg Lodge
No. 4, of Virginia. upon which Washing
ton took the first VOWS Of Masonry. and that
belonging to ST Johns Lodge No. L. city
of New York, upon which on the Both of
April, 1859, he took the oath of
office as first president of the United
States; the great light belonging to
Washington Lodge No. %, Alexandria,
Va. upon which he, as worshipful
master, received the VOWS of the mitiauion;
the apron Worn by him, which was worked
by Madame Lafayette; a golden ling, con-
tanning a lock Of his hair. belonging to the
grand lodge of Massachusetts; the lesser
light,one OF the three sperm candles borne IN
Washington's funeral procession, were eXhib-
tied. The address of the grand master con-
cluded as follows;
Know We all We people that we be Free Masons,
loyal and true citizens, ubedient to law aud
order, and can never be concerned In plots and
conspiracies against the true government. The
immortal Washington, himself a Free Mason, de
voted his hand, his heart, his sacred honor, and
II need be. his life also, to the cause of freedom
of conscience, of speech and of action, and from
his successful leading has arisen Tins nation. To
him and the memory of his deeds a grateful peo-
pie have erected this memorial i'll the capital
which he founded and which will bear his name
to remotest ages, a monune MT towering above
other monuments as his lowered above other
men.
The monument was then formally de-
livercd to President Arthur by Col
Thomas l. Casey. the engineer.
PRESIDENT ARTauR's ADDRESS.
President Arthur in accepting the monu-
ment said:
Fellow Countrymen: BEFORE the dawn OF the
century whose eventful Years will soon have
faded into the past, when death lad but lately
robbed this republic of its most beloved and
illustrious citizen, the congress of the United
States pledged the national faith that in this
city bearing his honored name, and then, as
now, the seat of the general govrnment, a mon
ument should be erected to commemorate the
great events of his military and political life.
The stately column that stretches hoavenward
from the plain wherein we stand bears witness
to all who behold it, that the covenant which
our fathers made, their children have fulfilled.
In the completion Of this great work of patriotic
endeavor there is abundant cause for national
rejoicing, for. while this structure shall be to
all mankind a steadfast token of the
aiectlonate and rererent regard IN
which this people continue to hold
keep the foremost place in the hearts Of all his
countrymcn. The faith IL a never faltered, the
wisdom that was broader and deeper than any
leaning taught in schools, the courage that
shrank from no peril and was dismaycd by no
defeat, the loyalty that kept all selfish purposes
subordinate to the demands of patriotism and
honor. the sagacity that displayed itseltln camp
and cabinet alike. and above all that harmonious
union OF moral and intellectual quarters which
has never found its parallel among men. These
are the attributes of character which the inte!li-
gent thought of this century ascribes to the
grandcst figure of the last. But other and more
eloquent lips than mine will to-day rehearse &c
you the story of his noble lite and Its glorious
achievement. To myself has been assigned a
simpler and more formal duty, in the tultilIinent
of which l do now, as president of the United
States, and in behalf of the people, receive This
monument from the hands of its builder, and
declare it dedicated from this time forth to the
universe! name and memory OF George wash
tngton.
THE PROCESSION.
The procession was then formed by Gen.
Phil Sheridan, assisted by a brilliant staff, and
territories. The following were on the homo
Minnesota, CoI. b. W. johnson; Wisconsin,
Gen. J. St%arckweather; Dakota, Col. VIM.
The procession was composed OF a large
body of United States troops. and military com,
ranies from many States, including the Ancient
and Honorable Artillery OF Massachusetts, or
sanized in 1858, and other very ancient organ.
izations; Mnsons, Odd FelloWs anua Saiiet5 vi
civic organizations. ,-.u:..
Pennsylvania avenue presented a prillian
scene during the progress OF the pageant
Thousands Of people thronged the idewaik
and occupied grand stands erected on all reser-
yations along the line OF march.
At the capitol there was a vast attendahce
and the hall of the house was crowded VIII
the most notable people OF the land
CALLED TO ORDER.
TIA presidinp officer, Mr.. Edmunds, pro
ceeded to the Speakers desk where the gave
was c%ourtouslv handed him by speaKe
Carlisle. In calling the assembly to order
Mr.. Edmunds said:
Gentlemen: You are pursuahg 70
concurrent order of tho Two houses 10 celeprht
the completion of a monument to the memory {
the first president Of the United STATES, ~,
not only a memorial but an lnspua ns u, nr ~"
shall live through all the generations oI ~
nnsteritv. as we may hope, and which we TN
day inarigurate and celebrate by cereinohie
which have been ordered by the Two nouses
PRAYER was then offered by Key; 3 !
Wallis of Pohick church. near Mount vernon
Va The Marine band, stationed IN th
members lobby. played Hail GoluInoia,
snaslna Mr.. Edmunds, expressing ~ 81 81
a@eSl1t Nj. Winthrop was hscesS .John I 1
Long of Massachusetts, who having Dee
loudly applauded proceeded TO reau
~wINTHRoP's GRAFTON. -.
After referring to the fact OF nus h ias.in ~ y ~ =
oren ar address at the cornerstone h.'IR ~. ~;
Monument thirty-scven years ago. and giy i4
m outline Of the enterprise and a Inc many Nv " u
culties which ha6 now BE, Deen If the monumenl
aamnsfmth and forever it shall be lovingly asst
ciated. not only with the 1 ,sd bnt With an Q,
~ ass nunin p ,e unity and concord, Mh +
would have been deaner 70 ms he ~ tniiI an
%costiiest personal memorial which nnn1d me have ypn COZ %
I strnsted The Onion il itself the ali-sntlieies
and only sufficient monument = re sS to !" his Srs,