Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-04-11

When the coffee was served at the close of
the banquet Mr.. Parker rose and opened the
after dinner exercises with an address Of well
come.
1.-The Washington board Of trade" said Mr.
Parker, appreciates the compliment of being
able TO contribute TO the entertainment of
those representing the inventive genius of pro-
gresslve Amerlcanism- Rarely ever has our
city been permitted to entertain a more dis
tinguished gathering than that which has been
the beginning of the second century of the
American patent system When / say this
pay you no idle or empty compliment, since il
must be remembered that during the past five
wears national and international conventions
have been held here.
Il do not think il possible to overestimate
the Importance of the Congress Just held Its
benefits will be far-reaching and il will mark a
important epoch In our countrys progress. 1t
Is hope1 that one Of the results will be the
erection in wsshinton Of a magnificent build
ing. in which can be displayed our working
models In the treasury today are nearly
q. OOO. go covered in by the inventors Of the
country through the patent Office. Congress
could well afford to appropriate this money for
the erection Of this building. lGreat applause |
i want - say that if our influence is needed
will pledge you the support of the Washington
board OF trade in the accomplishment Of this
purpose lCreat applause.
''Gentlemen, the world moves a result OF
your lives Electricity lights up the universe
and Is fast becoming the motor power. Edison
In Nenlo Park, logged the world a hundred
years lou whisper in your telephone and
you sympathize with our friend in Chicago or
You buy stocks in. Wall street. You drop a
nickel in the slot and you listen to the voices of
loved ones that have long since gone over the
river lApplause.l Alexander Graham Bell
has annihilated space and euddled the cities Of
the republic around a single freside- i refer
70 the application Of these great inventions.
not for the purpose Of discriminating against
the celebrated universal clothes wringer
llaughterl or the barbed wire combination
s.fety mouse trap and a thousand other inven-
tons
I'VE recognize with pleasure the presence Of
the honorable Commissioners of the District
gentlemen Of the highest integrity, gentlemen
whose administration meets with the approval
of the people Of our city. We cannot forget,
nor would YOU have us, that tonight we eele-
brate the centenary Of the capital of our coun-
try-our home. your home, the nations home.
When we shall have listened 10 one of our e.
teemed citizens address himself to this question
at tie proper time know you will raise your
glasses and join with me in such enthusiasm as
10 proper to an American.
I've also feel greatly honored by the presence
OF the cabinet ministers. the advisers Of the
President in the administration Of good gov
ernr1ent, and want to say to you that so long
- you are orr guests you will not be impor-
tuned for Office. lApplause.l / want TO say
further that. so far as 1 know. not one single
member Of the Washington board Of trade
holds public Office, nor do think he would
accept one save - . compliment to the admin
htrstion. IGreat spplause.l
IL y fsr this organization, representing mos