Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1892-05-18

GEORGE W. CHILDs.
was in harmony with the event. The
town had put on its 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 it gala occasion. Over the impos-
ing structure foated 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
Rev. 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
Nont the members of the National Edi-
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 InaSmuch as it is a national in
stitution which has chosen our beloved
state for its permanent abiding place, it
becomes my pleasant duty as governor Of
Colorado to extend to all most cordial
welcome. You have certain
" chosen wisely, for nowhere upon the
American continent could site have been
selected where nature and climatic cOndi-
lions have better combined to please and
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 q permanent monument dcdi-
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. | feel that you Will
never regret having east your lot with us.
we have an energetic ana progressive
population, our society is refined and cul-
tlVated, and the surroundings which will
greet those who make this home their rest
ing place are certain to do much to bring
about The object for which it has been
founded.
The Governors address was followed
by q speech by Mayor Ira Sprague on
behalf of the citizens of Colorado
Springs. Mr. Childs addressed the as
semblage as follows:
GENTLEMEN AND LADIES: ] am not
EnnaturaIly embarrassed in addressing a
company OF such q DISTINGUISHED and d.
yersited character. ] cannot express the
deep sense of my appreciation Of such an
honor conferred upon me. I am profound
" impressed with the generous welcome
OF the chief magistrate of this
young, wealthy and vigorous COM
monWealth: Of the chief magistrate OF
this atfluent, beautiful city, ard Of the
president OF your Chamber of Commerce,
who have put aside the grave affairs OF
state and municipality and business, to
give this greeting to those who come from
of this home. 1t was forty-one years ago
that the International Typographical
Union was organized and this is the first
home for this intelligent craft whose
hands have aided humanity throughout
g6fy Of Pave sdca af amy ond rs Poad oT 9G
this vast continent; they have. given
to labor higher dignity, a broader
Independence. and all those qualities
which render it Of greatest worth. From
bOybOOd have been more or less intimate
~ associated with members Of the craft,
and knowing it SO long and so we'll, have
naturally sympathlzed with it, and with
the little [ have been able TO do, | express
my admiration and respect, for it has hon
ored me more in the doing than the craft
in the reception Of it. Its the printers
who owe me gratitude; the indebtedness is
mine. I regret thatmy dear friend and as
sociate, Mr., DreXel, is not here to-day in
person to share with me the friendly
warmth OF your generous greeting For
HIM, as well as for myself, l heartily,
earnestly, thank you.
A happy response was made by Presi- |
dent w. 3. Prescott, ofthe Internation-
al Typographical Union and after music
8 history OF the home was read by Au-
gust Donath, Of Washington, d. g.,
president Of the Board of Trustees.
The Grafton was delivered by Senator
J. I'll. Gallinger, of New Hampshire, |
whoelauded the Union printers OF the |
country, and heaped euloeies upon Mr..
ChiIds and Anthony }. Draxel. i
The The, Grafton, which Ieda was Fo15ouod
by an address by W. P. CapelIer, |
president Of the National Editorial AS
ISOLATION, and after ''The Star-Spanged |
Banner" had been rendered by quar-
tette, the benediction was pronounced.
This afternoon the visitors will be hand
somely entertained by the citizens.
The Typographical Unions of many citie
are represented by delegations at tn,
exercises.
The building is located one mile iron
the city, on a small elevation who
oVerlOOks the surrounding country, II
Guiding the Garden OF the Gods, Pik@
Peak, Manitou and Chiancon. tits COZ
structed of white lava stone with I'd
sandstone trimmings. The style
Renaissance and the construction CO.'S
$50, 600. The home Is four stories
height, with IA feet front and a depthf
40 feet. 1t has three towers with b.
comics extending along both sides al ]
on every story. The upper story is ut
yet finished, but in the lower floors a.
thirty-six furnished rooms, none
which has less than two windows. Eal | !