Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1892-05-19

GEORGE W. CHILDs.
was in harmony with the event. The
town had put on it's best bib and tucker
Tor the occasion, and the morning trains
brought big crowds from Denver,
Pueblo, and other points to aid in MAX
Ing 1t gala occasion. Over the impos-
ing structure hoated the stars and
stripes, the gift of the Union printers
of Houston, Tex, while inside the vari-
GUS apartments were fragant with
flowers contributed by ladies of Colo
RADIO Springs and Denver.
The exercises were inaugurated in
the assembly chapel with prayer by the
Few. James B. Gregg, after which an adj
Journment was taken to the main en-
trance of the building, and before
which an immense throng had
gathered. To the right of the chair
was George w. Childs, to the left the
Board of Trustees of the International
Typographical Union, and directly in
Sront the members of the National Ed
torial Association with their ladies.
Gov. John L. Routt spoke the address
of welcome on behalf of the people OF
the state of Colorado. He said:
Mr.. CHAIRMAN, LADIES AND GENTLE
MEN: We are entering upon the services
connected with the dedication of this beau
tiful building to the practical and benevO
lent purposes for which it has been de-
signed, and lnasnuch as it is national in
stitutlOn which has chosen our beloved
state Tor its permanent abiding place, It
becomes my pleasant duty as governor OF
Colorado to extend to all most cordial
welcome. X You have certain
ly chosen wisely, for nowhere upon the
American continent could a site have been
selected where nature and climatic cOndl-
hnft Il II fr, I,,, y
inspire the eye and bring health and blood
10 the faded cheek of the sufferer. You
have indeed builded WE'LL for this building
will stand for all time, beautiful
in design and perfect IN construc-
ton. as a permanent monument dedi-
Gated by. one of the most intelligent and
advanced combinations OF organized labor
in the world to the relief and restoring of
those OF its members whose necessities
may require its aid. l feel that you Will
never regret having cast your lot with us.
We have an energetic and progressive
population, our society IS rehned and cul
tiVated, and the surroundings which Will
greet those who make this home their rest.
ing place are certain to do much to bring
about lhe object for which it has been
founded.
The Governors address was followed
Nv speech by Mayor Ira Sprague on
behalf of the citizens of Colorado
Springs. MIR. Childs addressed the as
semblage as follows:
GENTLEMEN AND LADIES: I am not
unnaturally embarrassed in addressing a
company OF such distinguished and III
yersified character l cannot express the
deep sense of my appreciation of such an
honor conferred upon me. l am profound
ly impressed with tho generous welcome
Of the chief magistrate of this
young, wealthy, and vigorous COM
monwealth; of the chief magistrate OF
this attluent, beautiful city, and OF the
who have put aside the grave affairs of
state and municipality and business, TO
give this greeting to those who come from
long distances to assist in the dedication
of this home. 1t was forty-one years ago
that the International Typographical
nome for this intelligent craft whose
hands have aided humanity throughout.
lig EIt of edcation and reason over
This vast continent; they have, given
to labor a higher dignity, Droaaer
which render it of greatest worth. From
boyhood have been more or less intimate
lv associated with members OF the craft,
and knowing it so long and so well, l have
naturally sympathlzed with IL, ana WIN
the little I have been able TO do, express
mn
nrsd me more in the doing than the craft
in the reception of 1T. Its not the printers
who owe me gratitude; the Indebtedness is
mine. regret that my dear friend ana as
s0ciate. Mr.. Drexel, is not mere to-day IN
person to share with me the Irlen9ly
warmth of your generous greeting. For
h1m. as well as for myself, heartily,
earnestly, thank you.
happy response was made by Presl-
don't w. 3. Prescott, ofthe Internatlon-
al Typographical Union, and after music
a history of the home was read by Au-
rnst Donath, of Washington, d. g.,
s9rasident of the Board of Trustees.
The Grafton was delivered by Senator
n Gallinger, of New Hampshire,
who.lauded the Union printers OF the
country. and heaped eulogies upon Mr..
Childs and Anthony J. Draxel.
The Grafton, which WAS
mastery effort, was 1olloWeu
nv an address by. w. T; Capeller,
nyesident of the National Editorial AS,
ISOLATION, and after The Star-Spangleo
Banner" had been rendered py guar
tette the benediction was pronounced.
This afternoon the visitors will be hand
sanalv entertained by the citizens.
The Typograph Unions of many cities
90 represented b. delegations at the
exercises.
Tbe building is located one mile from
.ha CITY. on 8 small elevation which
tno r,noLs the surrounding country. IN
o o,ndins the Garden of the Gods, Pixies
Peak. Manitou and Chianeon. It's con- con-
atructed of white lava stone with red
ssnastone trimmings. The style Is
sSannaissance and the construction costs
ESQ 0OO The home Is four stories IN
f Ie;oht, with 144 feet front and depth OF
~ lse.. extending along both sides and
On every story. The upper story is not
rot finished, but in the lower floors are
fhirty-six unfinished rooms, none Of
= aich has less than two windows. Zach