Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-05-13

Speeches Made Yesterday at the Colorado
Springs Ceremonies.

ne event OF the OCCASION yesteruay NJ tOio-
RADIO Springs at the dedication of the Childs-
Drexel Printers Home was the short address Of
Mr.. Childs He said;
Ladies and Gentlemen: am not unnaturally
embarrassed in addressing a company of such a
distinguished and diversified representative
character. Icannot express the deep sense OF
NV appreciation of the honor conferred upon
me. i am profoundly impressed by the generous
welcome of the chief magistrate Of this young
wealthy and vigorous commonwealth; OF the
chief magistrate of the affiuent, beautiful city,
who have put aside the grave affairs OF state
and municipality and the exsctions to give greet
ing to us who have come from long distances to
assist in the dedication Of this home.
1T was forty-one years ago that the lnterna-
tiOnal Typographical Union was established by
and for the members of that honorable craft
chose intelligent minds and skillful hands have
disseminated human thought throughout the
world The printers unions have not only
spread the light OF education and reason over
this vast continent. they have given to labor
higher dignity, broader independence and all
those Qualities which render 1t OF greatest
worth From boyhood have been more or
less intimately associated with members of the
craft. and knowing ii 40 long and so well have
naturally sympsthized with it. and what little
have been able to do to express my respect for
the craft in the reception of it. 1t Is not the
printers who owe me gratitude; the indebted
hess l. mine.
Il regret that nv dear friend and associate,
Mr.. Drexel. Is not here today in person to share
with me the friendly warmth of your greeting.
For him. who is here in spirit with me. whose
sympathy for all that is good and noble, is so
great. well as for myself. heartily. earnestly
thank you II is not our deserving. but your
generosity. which has made your welcome so
impressive and grateful
MR.. DoSATH's REMARKS.
Mr. August Donath of this city. who for the
last six years has filed the position of president
Of the Childs-Drexel fund.- gave the following
account Of his stewardship:
1T Is nv duty. began Mr. Donath. ''simply
to state the facts connected with tine enterprise
which today has 40 happily started on its mis-
sion am glad. for many reasons, that this is
the task allotted TO me. Facts and figures / can
deal with. but a. an orator. amid the galaxy of
talent here displayed. would cut only a sorry
figure. Senator Gallinger will do the subject
justice as the orator of this glad occasion. Let
mine be the simple recital of the historian.
II Is u familiar theme to printers history
Of this home for the veterans of our craft-but
II Is fitting that the world at large should know
who are its founders"
The speaker then referred in glowing terms
to the first act in the movement which has re-
suited in providing for the union printer
home for his old age, an asylum when disabled
from other causes. The gift of $4,000 from
Messrs. Childs and Drexel. six years ago. at
once placed upon the craft a solemn response
bility. Nobly was it met, generously was the
princely gift augmented by the contributions
Of every member. And here today were opened
the doors of home TO which every honest
craftsman had undisputed title. Mr.. Donath
briefly recited how the craft had added to the
original gift by offerings. once a year, on the
unexpected tender aroused the enthusiasm Of
printers all over the land. He explained how
later on a regular monthly contribution was pro-
vided. amounting TO over 80. 600 year. for the
support Of the institution As to the future
the speaker had no fear Craft PRIDE he
claimed. would never allow the institution to
languish. and he confidently expected that the
friendship and generous help of the sponsors of
the institution would draw to the institution
the attention of many who are able and willing
TO further worthy objects of this kind.
Let it not be supposed. however. said the
speaker, that stand on Printers Hill with
hat In hand. begging for contributions. The
same manly spirit which so nobly responded to
the gift of Messrs. Childs and DreXel lives today
and whatever NAV be the burden which the care
of our sick. the comfort of our aged members
lays upon our shoulders. shall bear it
readily. unfiinchingly. cheerfuliy.''
SENATOR GALLrNGERs GRAFTON
great feature of the occasion. The Senator
was frequently interrupted by tumul uous ap-
plause. He raid in part: As IN illustration
of the changed condition Of fhiRss j. NAV be
remarked that afte- desperate struggle to
make his art productive OF even the bare ne
cessities of life John Gutenburg. tine inventor
of the art Of printing with mo;able types. died
in poverty and neglect in February. l4tS. But
more than 400 Years after Gutenberg death
there Is erected here home for the superannu-
ated disciples of the first printer In "a sense il
u a monument 10 his memory and a tribute
paid by benevolence to his genius la tine care
fOr his aged followers the nineteenth centur;
honors him who, in a benighted age. lifted the
veil which shut out the light of intelligence and
laid the foundation for the marvellous enlighten-
ment of TIE present.
There must be in printers ink an inspiration
TO generosity and even PRODUCTIVITY. so few of
-he craft ever become rich That fellow feeling
that makes all the world akin glOws ever in the
heart of the printer. opening his purse to the
nee'iy and his soul to the suffering. His couch
Is freely shared with u homeless craftsman his
case Is at the service of the wanderer and his
last ration Is fairly divided with one who knows
not where to get his daily bread. Nor is his
bounty or his charity circumscribed by guild
lines. Who so bospitable everywhere as printer?
Who 50 quickly touched by the appeal of the
afflicted? Thrift NAV not be one of his virtues
but niggardliness Is not one of his failings
II II 10 Win others.
He has no isolated pleasures. His present
Is never bu-dened with the gloom of
tomorrow. Sufficient unto the day is the evil
thereof is the creed that too often scantily
clothes and feeds him and his family Yet the
world is the better for his coming He has
scattered smiles of gladlness along its pathway.
He has Illuminated its night. He has brushed
away the tears from some faces even if thew
have stolen silently down his own. He has
lifted here and there n cloud. that sunshine
might penetrate a saddened heart And when at
eventide we measure his life's work. and set of
against his fsilings his many kindly acts. we
find that he has earned home even if he has
not made one
The printers case is the training school of
some of the best thinkers of the age The range
of inquiry melted by il is boundIess Il en-
braces all subjects II is fettered bv no restric-
Tons The contest j. still going ON between the
advocates Of prescribed Course of study in our
colleges and those who favor elective studies
but there il no controversy over the curriculum
of the printing Office. Its English Is the best
II must be correct: II Is often classical IL MAJ
De poetical; II Is always instructive. There Is
no flight Of fancy. no discovery of science no
speculation of philosophy, no plea fo- liberty
no PRAYER for light but finds in the printing
office Its goal. The student at the case feeds
his imagination. discipiines his mind. broadens
his thought and strengthens his intellect.
IL used 10 be said oi the legal profession that
Its disciples must know everything SO u To be
thoroughly equipped 10 try the varied causes or