St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-02-23

county, Virginia.
''My grardmother,' - ne said TO a reporter.
''was George Wash;Dgton's niece. My
GrandIqthc- Ball was of the family Of Gen.
Wasningtou's mother, Mary Ball"
Tnc military arrived betimes, the brass
bauds were marshaled to their places and the
troops came to i rest. Senator Sherman,
chairman OF the joint congressional commits
sion, from the center of the stand, at IL
O'Clock, called about eight hundred people to
order, and said something about the people
keeping their hats on. These remarks were
greeted with lively stamps, for the Opportu-
Mtg Was = good one 10 restore circulation to
chilled limbs and extremities. Senator
Sherman then proceeded 10 speak, as fol-
lows:
SENATOR sHEgMAS's SPEECH.
The commission authorized by the two
houses 10 provide suitable ceremonies for the
dedication of the Washington monument di-
rect me to preside and to announce the order
OF ACKNOWLEDGEMENT proper on this occasion.
] need not say anything to you to impress
upon you the dignity Of the event you have
met to celebrate The monument speaks for
itself Simple in form, admirable in proper
granite, resting upon foundations broad and
deep, it rises into the skies higher than any
work of human art. II is the most imposing,
costly and appropriate monument ever
erected in the honor Of one man. II had its
origin in the profound conviction of the peo-
pie, irrespective Of party, creed or race, not
only of This country, but of all civilized coun-
tries, that the name and fame Of Washing
ton should be perpetuatsd by the most i'm
posing testimonial of a nations gratitude to
its hero, statesman ard father.
This universal statement took form
in the movement of private citizens
associated under the name OF the Washington
Monument association, who, in January
1913, secured from congress an act author
izing them to erect the proposed monument
on this ground, selected as the most appro-
pirate site by the president of the United
states. It's corner stone was laid on the 4th
OF July, 1913, by the Masonic fraternity,
with imposing ceremonies, in the presence
of the chief officers of the goyernm and
multitude Of citizens. II was partially
erected by the National Monument associa-
ton, With means furnished BY voluntary
contributions OF the people OF the United
states. On the 5th Of july, 1875, 100 years
after the declaration Of American indeperd-
encc, congress, In the name Of the people of
Ihe United States, formally assumed and di-
recied the completion Of the monument
Stree then the foundation has been strength
ened, the shaft has been steadily advanced,
and now the com pleted siruc-
ture stands before you. Il is
Gt memorial Of the greatest
character in human history 1t looks down
upon the scenes most loved By him on earth
the most conspicuous object in a landscape
full Of objects deeply interesting the Amer
lean people, and all eyes turn 10 It and all
hearts feel the inspiration of its beauty, SYM
metry and grandeur. Strong as It is. it will
not endure so long as the memory Of him in /
whose honor it was built; but while it stands !
it will be evidence 10 succeeding generations I
of the love and reverence Of this generation I
for the name and fame Of George Washing
ton-"First In war, first in peace aud first 4
in the hearts of his couutrymeu." More I
even than this, the prototype Of purity, man
hood and patriotism for all lands and all .
time. Without further preface proceed to ,
discharge the duty assigned me.
The Marine band then played a short piece /
of music, which was rendered almost in /
audible by the continual stamping of the I
shiveriug open-sir audience. Prayer was /
offered BY Rev. Mr.. Luter Of Christs church, 4
Alexandria, va.
THE MONUMENT SOCIETY.
". W. Corcorau then described at length .
the part taken on the initiation Of the project .
and construction BY the Monument society,
and In conclusion said:
1T . glory enough for the Washington
Mouumt of society that its plous lsbors, as
nut to the proof OF time, have issued in the
majestic structure which stands before us to-
DAT, and it is glory enc RI 70. the lrgis alive I
aud exec tive DEPARTING ITS Of the govern
ment that 10 assuming aud directing the
completion Of the monument Of the founda- I
ton laid by the people. they hsv- al once IT,
deemed sacred nstional pledge and fulfilled .
sscred national duty by giving 70 this great \
o5eiisk the elimination and crown with
which it towers shove the earth aud scars
hsavenward ike the fame it commemor-
sirs~
The remarks Of the various speakers were
inaudiolc. but the pufTs of steam from their
mouths was evidence that the p-uceediaes
Ncre being carried Ou according tn The pro-
gram, and at every little iutsrrnission the
sudienCv stamped approviugly.
Tbs MASONIC CEREMONIES
by the grand lodge 90 the District Of Colum-
bis. which then followed. were brief TIE
proper iuncuonsries declared the squar,. the
level aud the plumb had been applied 10 the
oheiisk. aud that its corners wrre found 10
b. ScusrV. its course level sad its walls skill
fuiiy Erected according to the p,aus. Grand
Master Mvrou NJ. Parker scattered corn and
poured wine aud oil. emblems OF uoGrish-
neut, re:rvshmsut snd i0y.snd in the course
OF the mystic ceremonies drought into use
certain historic reiies wiih which Gen.
Washington Was intimately connected. Toe
gsvei 0ss3 was cue PrePsred for snd used hy
Gen- Washington ss grand master pro ten.
in laying the corner stone O. the uadoaSl
capitol on ,he lsth Of Septenber. I79S The