The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1885-03-06
THE NATIONS PRIDE
rhe rslless shan Ever Reared ~ Mortal
nands Dedicated 70 the Memory
efGcorgr Washington. Father
" His Country.

WASHINGTON, -. u, ftpruSry 1<s-
yesterday was . day for patriotism and
pneumonia. II was bright aud clear, but
biting cold. The day was, however,
given up completely to the dedication OF
Washington Monument, and In spite OF
the chilling air the streets and public
places were thronged with people. Tho
Governments departments were closed IN
honor OF the memorable event. Early In
the forenoon military companies began
to assemble ut the various points assigned
them, and the town soon wore holiday
appearance. BY ten o'clock crowds be-
gan to gather in the vicinity OF the monu-
ment. The knoll from which the great
shaft rises stands near the left bank
OF the Potomac and Is exposed to wintry
winds which are there felt more keenly
than at any other point In the city. On
the plain east OF the monument were
gathered the military and civic organizs-
tons, and beneath rudely constructed
board canopy were assembled the Presi-
dent. Congressional Commission, Monu-
ment Commission and members OF the
Masonic fraternity, to whom were as
signed parts in the dcdicatory pro-
sramme.
CALL TO ORDER.
Senator German, chairman OF the Joint
Congressional commission, from the
center OF the stand, at eleven o'clock,
called about 500 people to order and said
something about the people keeping their
hats on. These remarks were greeted
with lively stamps, for the opportunity
was q good one TO restore circulation 70
chilled limbs and cxtremities.
snERMAN's SPEECH.
Senator Sherman then proceeded to
speak rs follows:
A commission authorized by the two
Houses az Congress 10 provide suitable Ger
emonies for the dedication Of Washington
Monument direct me 20 preside and 20 an
nonnce the order OF ceremonies deemed
proper ON this occasion. ! need not say
anything 10 impress upon you the dignity
OF the event you have assembled 90 celebrate:
The monumens speak, sas for Itself itself.
tions. composed OF enduring marble and
granite. resting upon foundations broad,and
deep. II rises into the skies higher than any
work OF human art. II Is the most impos-
Ing, costly and appropriate monument ever
ereete In honor OF one man. IL has it,
origin In the profound conviction OF the peo-
pie. irrespective OF party, creed or race, not
only ~ tlis country, but OF all the civilized
countries. that this name an tame OF Wnsh.
ington snonki be perpetuatel ~ the most
tube to It's hero, statesman and father Tbs
universal sentiment took form IN = move
the name ~ 81 the washington National Monu.
ment Association. VINO on the 3lst OF
January lSss, secured FROM Congress m act
authorizing them TO erect proposed monu-
ment on this ground, selected n the most
appropriate site by the President OF the
United states. Its corner stone was laid on
thc fth OF March, 1sts, BY the Masonic frater-
nifty with imposing ceremonies. in the pres.
ence OF the chief officers OF the Governments
and multitude Of citizens. twas partially
erected BY the National Monument Assocta-
ton. with means furnished by voluntary
contributions from the people OF the United
states. ON the 9Th OF July. ls56. one hundred
years after the declaration OF American In
dependence. Congress. In the name OF the
people OF the United States, formally AS
sumcd and directed the completion OF the
monument. Since then the foundation has
been strengthened, the shaft has been stead
lily advanced and now the completed struc.
ture stands before you. IL - a NJ memorial
OF the greatest character In human history.
II looks down upon scenes most loved ~
him ON earth. the most conspicuous object
IN landscape. frll OF objects deeply
interesting 10 the American people. and all
eyes turn O. II. and all hearts feel the inspi-
ration Of Its beauty, symmetry anu gran
dcur strong as u h, y Will not endure 80
Il was built. lint while II stands II Will be evil
dcncc TO many sue ectllng generations 81
the love aud reverence o. this generation ior
tile name and lame Of George Washington.
first ~ war. nrst IN peace and hrst ~ the
hearts of hts cotlntrymen. More even than
this. the prototype ~ purity, 81 manhood
and patriotism Tor AL lands and all time.
The Marine Band then played . short
piece OF music, which was rendered al
most inaudiblc by the continual stamping
and shvering Of the open air audience.
Prayer was offered by Rev. Mr.. Luter Of
Christ Church, Alexandria, Va.
MIR. w. w. Corcoran then read an adj
dress in which he described at length the
part taken IN the initiation Of the project
and construction Of the monument by
the Washington Monument society, and
In conclusion said
at IA glory enough for the Washington
Monument society that Its pious lnbors, ns
put 10 the proof Of time. have issued IA the
majestic structure which stands before us
Co day, and " y glory enough for the icgisla
tive and the executive departments 81 the
Governments that In assuming and directing
the completion Of tine monument. on the
foundation laid by the people, tney have at
fulfilled sacred National duty by giving TO
this great obelisk a elimination and crown
with which II towers nblvc earth and scars
Heavenward. like the fame u commcmo-
rates
The remarks Of the various speakers
we're inaudiblc, but puffs Of steam from
their mouths was evidence that the pro-
ccedings were being carried on accord
Ing TO the programme, and at every little
intermission the auditors stamped APP
provingly.
MASONIC CEREMONIES.
The Masonic ceremonies by the Grand
Lodge OF the District OF Columbia, which
then followed, were brief. The proper
functionaries declared that the square,
the level and the plumb had been applied
| 70 the obclisk, and that Its corners were
| found TO be square; It's courses level and
| its walls skilfully erected according TO