The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1893-09-19
ONE HUNDREDYEARSOLD
anniversary Of the Laying Of tho Cor.
nor Stone Of Tho Capitol
PARADEs. SONGS. SPEECHES
President Cleveland. Woe President
Stevenson. Speaker Crisp and
Others Address the Assem-
blage. Each After HE style.

Stevenson. Speaker Crisp and
Others Address the Assem-
biage. Each After HE style.
WASHINGTON, Sept. le.-Another cen.
tennial anniversary, that OF laying the
corner stone Of the national capitol, was
commemorated this afternoon. A hun
dred years ago to-day George Washington,
''worshipful master of Lodge No. . Of
virainia," With Masonic ritss, laid the
corner stone Of the building which, by
slow stages for IS years thereafter, grew
into ono ct tho most magnificent structures
in tho world.
Washington on that occasion wore the
sash and apron woven by Lafayetts's wife.
Tho city then was o mere village, but
escorted by q small band Of patriotic citi-
xens and troops Of soidiery, the father Of
his country proceeded from tho white
house along Pennsylvania avenue to the
east front OF the capitol. over tho route
taken to-day by President Cleveland and
skrcat parade Of officials, civic and mill
tary.
The procession Was led by Chief Mar
shal Ordway and staff with squadron of
cavalry acting as an escort to the presi-
dent. followed by tho orator Of tho day.
William Writ Henry, q descendant Of
Patrick Henry governors ofvarious states,
Chairman Lawrence Gardner, and invited
guests In carriages. troop of district ma
tional guards, bringing up the rear as q
further escort. Then, in the parade proper
came . division Of civic societies and
organizations; then o division composed
OF the Society of the Cincinnati, Sons Of
the American Revolution, Sons Of tho Re
volution. tho Astec club, veterans Of the
Mexican war, the old guard. Grand Army
of the Republic, Sons of Veterans and Ma
tional Rifles; then . division Of the
United States regulars, district and visit
ing militia, and last. the veteran flremen
OF the district and similar visiting organi-
zations.
The streets were thronged with people
who cheered the president as he passed.
Arriving at the capitol the parade dis
banded and the vast throng witnessed the
ceremonies, including the members Of
both houses Of congress, judges Of the SUI
preme court, members of the cabinet and
other high dignitaries who occupied seats
on the stand. The exercises began with
music by the Marine band. Then Bishop
Paret of Maryland offered prayer, and .
chorus Gf 500 voices sang the Te Deum,
after which Chairman Gardner delivered
. brief address, succinctly sketching tho
remarkable growth and development Of
tho United States during the past hun.
dred years, and closii q by introducing as
chairman Of ceremonies the "worthy sue
cessor of Washington" president of the
United States Grover Cleveland.
The president was given . most enthu-
siastic greeting and delivered brief,
Characteristic and appropriate address.
President Cleveland said while ! &C
ccpt with much satisfaction the post as.
signed me on this occasion. cannot es-
cape the sober reflections which these
ceremonies suggest. Those who suppose
We are simply engaged In commemorating
the beginning Of . magnificent structure,
devoted to important public uses, over
look the most useful and improving les
son Of the hour. We do, indeed. cele-
brate tho laying Of tho corner stone from
which has sprung this splendid edifice,
whose grand proportions are the pride Of
every American citizen, but our celebra-
tion 10 chiefly valuable and significant be-
cause this edifice was designed and
planned by great and good men rs place
whore the principles OF FREQ representa-
tive government should bo developed in
patriotic legislation for tho benefit Of .
free people. II the representatives who
hero assemble to make laws for their fell
low countrymen forget the broad, disin.
terested patriotism aud legislato In preju-
dice and passion or In behalf OF sectional,
selfish interests, then tho timo that tho
corner stone Of our capitol was laid and
the circumstances surrounding il would
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timent and traditions connected with this
structure and it's uses belong to all the
people of the land. They nre most valu-
charge of public duty and stead
fastness in the many struggles for
the public good. They also furnish
the standard by which our people
may measure the conduct of those chosen
10 serve them. The memorable applica-
ton Of this standard will always supply q
proof that our countrymen realize the
value of the free institutions designed and
built by those who laid the corner stone
of their capitol; that they appreciate tho
necessity Of constant, Jealous watchful.
ness rs q condition indispensable to the
preservation Of these institutions in their
purity and integrity. l believe our fellow
for rejoicing OH this centennial than that
these halls will watch and guard the sen.
timent aud traditions that gather around
this celebration; that in the days to come
those who shall again celebrate the laying
of the corner stone of thoir nations cap
itol will find In the recital of our perform.
ancc of public duty no less reason for en-.
thusiasm and congratulation than We find
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