The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-05-13
THE CHILDS-DRBXEL HOME
The Building at Colorado Springs Dedi
Gated with Appropriate Ceremonies.

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo, May 49,
Today the Childs- Drexel National Home
for Printers was dedicated The day was
the 63d anniversary of the birth oi
George w. Childs, one of the patrons o
the home. The noted phiianthropist and
party were handsomely received by the
citizens. and he is in receipt Of many con
Pratulations upon the events of the day
Besides the Childs-Drexel party the city
had as its guests over 600 members Of the
National Editorial association. who are on
their way to the national convention at
San Francisco. 1t is estimated that
during the hour of the parade over 0,00C
people were upon the streets to witness
The handsome display made by the mill
tary ORDERS civic societies, and printers
unions.
At 1890 o'clock a special train arrived
from Denver, bearing Governor Routt and
staff, a battery of light artillery and
800 printers and friends. Immediately up
on the arrival of the train the grand pro-
cession was formed, and marched through
the principal streets and thence to the
home, about mile from the center of the
Town. The ceremonies were held ont OF
doors. After a brief prayer by Rev.
James B. Gregg, Hon. John L. Routt,
governor of the state, welcomed the
visitors on behalf of Colorado. Hon. Ira
r. Sprague, mayor of Colorado Springs,
visitors to the city. The event of the day
was a short address by George w. Childs.
When he made his appearance on the
speakers stand it was some time before he
was able to proceed because of the deafen,
inc cheering and hearty welcome extend
ed to him. He spoke as follows:
LADIES AND GENTLEMEN-I am not
unnaturally embarrassed in addressing a
company so distinguished, diversified and
representative in character. | am pro-
foundly impressed by the generous well
come of the chief magistrate cf this COM
monwealth, of the chief magistrate of this
atfiuent and beautiful city, and of the
president Of your chamber of commerce,
who have put aside the grave affairs of
state and municipality and the exactions
of business, TO give greetings TO us, who
have come from long distances to assist
IN the dedication of this home
III was forty-one years ago that the
International Typographical union was
established, by and for members of that
honorable craft whose intelligent minds
and steady hands have disseminated
human thought throughout the world
Printers unions have not only
spread the light of education and reason
over this vast continent: they
have given to labor a higher dignity, a
broader Independence. and all those quail
ties which render it of the greatest worth
lOul DO1lOOu nave pceD more OF less
intimately associated with the members of
the craft, and. knowing it long and we'll
/ have naturally sympathiZed with it, and
what little | have been able to do to eN-
press my admiration and respect for ii has
honored me more for doing it than the
craft IN reception of 1t. IJ is not the
printers who owe me gratitude; the in
debceduess is mine | regret that my
dear friend aud associate Mr.. Drexel is
not here today in person, 10 share with
me the friendly warmth of your generous
greeting. For him, who is here in spirit
with me. whose sympathy for all that is
good and noble is so great, as well as for
myself, l heartily and earnestly thank
YOU"
August Doaath of Washington followed
Mr.. Childs, with a brief history of the
Childs DreXel home. Then Senator J. H
Galhnger OF New Hampshire delivered the
Grafton of the dav
President W.S. Cappellar of the National
Editorial association responded gracefully
10 an invitation TO address the multitude
His remarks were well chosen and of the
succlnct editorial fitness which is always
appreciated by the diiigent listener
The Venerable Bishop McLaren Of Chi
cago, an old-time friend of AIR. Childs', re-
sponded TO an invitation to speak and
made some pleasing remarks.
Rev. Mr.. kreffer closed the ceremonies
with the benediction.,
After the ceremonies were concluded
Mr.. Childs, Bishop McLaren. Senator Gal
hnger aud Governor Routt walked to the
main front OF the immense lawn and each
planted tree.
Everything passed off harmoniouslv.
ana lt was. without doubt, the greatest
celebration of the kind in the west Mr.
Chllds. in conversation after he had re-
turned 10 the hotel. declared that too
much Importance could not be attached TO
the event; that II was a great event in the
history OF labor organizations, all of
which, be trusted would take proper
steps Tor the erection of similar homes
The building Is located one mile from
the city, on a small elevation which over
looks the surrounding country, incIudior
the Garden OF the Gods, Pixies Peak
Manitou and Cheyenne canon Itis con.
structed Of white lava stone. with red
sandstone trimmings and cost S6OOO0 II
Is four stories in height. IA feet front
with depth Of 80 teet. Each tlooc is heat
ed by steam and lighted thioughout by
electricity, besides being fitted out with
all modern conyeuiences Among the
many beautiful things IL the parlor is A
magnificent painting Of George ". Childs
he library has many volumes, but IL !s
The Intention oi the managers - make il
on of the most complete collections in
LAsHest. The fund for the construction