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100 YEARS
AGO YESTERDAY PRESIDENT WASHINGTON
LAID THR CORNERSTONE
OF the Capitol Of the American R'public-Ths
Event E.dngIy CommsmOraied-A Grand
Parade and Speeches BY NOtabs Men.

WASHINGTON, d. c., September Is
The centennial anniversary Of the lay
ing OF the corner stone Of the Capitol
was celebrated solemnly and impress
lively on the broad plaza that stretches
out from the East front Of the Capitol
this afternoon.
One hundred years ago to the day and
hour Washington, the first President OF
the republic, as grand master OF the
free and accepted order OF masons
wearing an apron and sash
woven by the wife Of Laf-
ayette laid the foundation stone
Of the great marble pile that is now the
admiration Of the world. Washington,
ccompanied by his cabinet and many
OF the illustrious men Of his day, rode
to the site on which the capitol now
stands to lay the cornerstone Of that
giant structure. Over the same route
to-day President Cleveland was escort
ed by dashinR cavalry marching infan-
try, blarlng bands and a vast multitude
OF people to add his presence and words
TO the celebration Of the anniversary Of
that event.
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Not since the second inauguration Of
President Cleveland have the thorough
fares Of this city been so thronged with
people as they were to-day, and not
since then has there been such dis
play Of civic and military organizations.
THE PARADE STARTED
from the White House, and here it was
the multitude Of sight-seers was the
densest. 1t was from the White House
along Pennsylvania avenue 70 tn Cap
itol grounds, Gen. Ordway, the chief
marshal, and his staff, with a squad
Of United States cavalry acting as an
escort for President Cleveland in a
carriage, passed through tho streets,
the crowds of watohers hOnored him
with loud huTrahs.
Then tn carriages followed the orator
of the day, William Writ Henry, OF
Virginia, the Governors or the various
states. Chairman Lawrence Gardner
and the specially invited guests, Troop
A Of the District national guard, bring
ing up the rear. Following came
number OF military and civic orgsnlza-
tiOns.
Arriving at the capitol, the parade
was disbanded and the ceremonies OF
the day we're begun on the stand erect
ed at the east front Of the capitol.
First there was an overture by the
United States Marine Band. The RI
Rev. William Parel, Bishop Of Mary
land, invoked the blessing Of God, after
which 'Te Deum" was sung by a chorus
OF fifteen hundred voices.
When the chorus had finished Law
renee Gardner, the chairman, arose and
spoke as follows:
CHAIRMAN GARDENERS ADDRESS.
One hundred years ago George Wash
ington, the first President Of the United
States standing on this hillside, then
almost a Wilderness laid the corner
stone Of the permanent home OF Con-
gresS, in whose majestic shadow we are
now assembled, Our written Constitu-
tIon, the beacon light OF every freeman,
was then but an experiment, Of which
the creation Of a national capital, under
the exclusive COntOl OF the legislature,
was the most novel feature. Washing
ton city was name; the United States
8 federation of fifteen States, sparsely
populated, bounded on the west by the
Mississippi, and with no port upon the
great gulf.
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ton OF the JOINT committee OF Congress,
I have now the pleasure of introducing
to YOU as chairman Of ceremonies the
worthy successor of Washington, the
President Of the United States, Grover
Cleveland.
As he concluded Mr.. Gardner turned
towards President Cleveland and intro
duced him as the next speaker.
The President was given most en-
thusiastlc greeting.
The President said:
While l accept with much satistac-
ton the part assigned me on this occa-
sion, cannot escape the sober renec-
tions which these ceremonies suggest.
Those who suppose that we are sim
ply engaged in concentrating the
beginning of q magnificent structure
devoted to important public uses have
overlooked the most useful and improy-
ing lesson Of the hour. We do, indeed,
celebrate the laying OF corner stone
from which has sprung the splendid
edifce whose grand proportions arouse
the pride of American citizens; but our
celebration is chiefly valuable and Sig
nificant because this edfce was design
ed and planned by
GREAT AND GOOD MEN,
as a place where the principles OF free
representative government should be
developed in patriotic legislation for
the benefit OF free people. II repre-
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sPEAKER cRIsP's sPEEcH.

"Mr. Chairman:-When the corner
stone of this great Capitol was laid, our
constitution was not six years old.
Government by the people had barely
reached the experimental stage. There
were but fifteen States in the union.
Our population was less than four mil
lions and the House OF Repre-
sentatives. for which now speak,
was composed Of only los
members. To-day, one hundred
years thereafter our constitution still
exists unimpaired; government By the
people has been firmly established; our
population exceeds siXty-seven millions,
and the House Of representatives. is
composed OF $50 members. During the
century which has passed since Wash
ington stood where we now stand, the
world has watched with wonder and
amaEement the marvellous growth and
development Of our country. When
that century began, We were weak In
In resources, burdeued with debt, just
struggling into political existence, and
agitated by the heaving waves which
were overturning European thrones"
It's end finds US strong in resources.
strong 10 wealth and credit, stroog in
numbers and strong in the affections OF
an Intelligent and united people. 10
all that constitutes real greatness, the
United States is to-day the
FOREMOST NATION OF THE EARTH.
In behalf OF all present l am sure ]
will be permitted to say we devoutly
thank Almighty God for the wisdom
and patriotism Of the founders OF our
government. We thank him for the
peace, the prosperity, the freedom and
the happiness Of our people; and We do
ALI most sincerely and fervently pray
that our constitutional union may en-
dure forever.
The grand chorus Of fifteen hundred
voices sang THE Heavens are Telling"
after Mr.. Crisp had spoken. In behalf
OF the judiciary, Henry Billings Brown,
of the Supreme Court OF the United
States, spoke in an eloquent -asnner.
The concluding address va fe By
Myron w. Parker, OF the I'd Of
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Penn.rIYnnia Democrats.

HARRISBURG, PA, September 49,
Delegates to the Democratic State Con-
vention, which will assemble In the OPP
era House at noon tomorrow, are be-
ginning to arrive in large numbers.
The prospects are that the convention
will be very harmonious and that It's
work will be finished up in short order.
There seems to be no doubt OF the
nomination OF Judge Samuel Cuisine
Thompson, Of Philadelphia, for Justice
OF the Supreme Court, His name will
be placed before the convention by At
torney General Hensel. 1t Is almost the
unanimous opinion Of the delegates
that Frank G. Osburn, OF Allegheny
county, will be the nominee for State
Treasurer
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THE REPORT DENOUNCED.
The Ohicial Board OF the ParkerIburg NJ.
E. Church Corrects False Report
pApREPSpURG w Va

The Oficial Board OF the Parkeriourg M'
E. Church Corrects q False Report
PARRERsBURG, w. VA.>
September is, 1898.
To the Editor of tho RsVlitsr:
SIR: Will you be kind enough to
publish the following card?
We have read the communication
published in the REGISTER Of August
80, purporting to be sent from Ander-
son, Ind, In relation to Rev. John Il.
Bickford, and we desire TO say that,
so far as 1t relates to Mr.. Bick-
ford'S doingS In Petersburg, it
is tissue Of falsehood from begin
ming to end, with just enough
truth, as to some OF the incidents men
toned TO render them not only danger
Gus and misleading, but Infamous.
We were members OF Mr.. Bickiord's
official board while he was pastor here,
aud know whereof we speak.
God pity the christian, IN mister or
layman who could inspire UGH base
falsehoods against fellow man.
r. B. TAYLOR, J. NJ. MCCoE MICK,
ELLIS MATHER, JAS. w. DIS,
l.. L. GOULD, DANIEL GOULD,
q. w. TAGGART, Ii. G. OGDEN,
u. II. DIS.
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net, the members Of the great
court and OF the Congress, unite
with their countrymen in doing honor
to the memory OF the men who, 100
years ago, at this hour, and upon this
spot. put In place the cornerstone OF
the Capitol Of the American Republic.
The century rolls back'and we stand In
the presence of the grandest and most
imposing figure known to any age or
country. Washington, as Grand Master
OF Free and Accepted Masons, clothed
in the symbolic garments OF that veneer
able order, wearing the apron and the
sash wrought by the hands OF the wife
OF the beloved Lafayette, imDressiveIy
and IN accordance with the time-hon-
ored usages Of that order, is laying his
hands upon the cornerstone OF the
future and permanent Capitol OF his
country. The solemn ceremonies
Of that hour were conducted by
Washington, not only in his
Office OF Grand Master Of Free Masons,
but in the yet more august Office OF
President Ahe, United States. Assist.
ing him in tae fitting observance OF
these impressive rites were representa-
tives OF the Masonic lodges OF Virginia
and of Maryland, while around him
stood men, whose honored names live
with his in history. the men who, on
field and in council, had aided first in
achieving independence and then in the
vet more difficult task Of garnering, by
wise legislation, the fruits Of victory.
Truly the centennial OF an event so
fraught with interest should not pass
unnoticed."
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continued honor TO their memory in
contributing to the happiness OF this
great people.
Industrious founders.
cages on ages shall your fate admire.
mo future day shall your names expire,
"While stands the Capitol, immortal dome"
When the applause following Mr..
Henry's speech had ceased the 'Star
Spangled Banner" was sung by the
grand chorus.
The next speaker was Vice President
Stevenson, who spoke in behalf OF the
u. S. Senate. The audience honored
Mr.. Stevenson with greeting equal in
volume and enthusiasm to that accorded
the President.
Mr.. STEVENSON SPOKE
in part 80 follows:
IMPROVEMENTS: This day and
this hour mark the close Of a century
If our national history. No ordinary
event has called us together. Standing
in The presence of this august assem-
bIape of the people, upon the spot
where Washington stood, we solemnly
commemorate the Tooth anniversary OF
the LAYING of the corner stone OF the
Nations Capitol.
"It is well that this day has been set
anart as a national holiday. that all
nnblic business has been suspended,
and that the President and his Caol-
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With the history OF this progress this
CAPITOL has been intimately connected.
Here the chief executive OF the nation
have taken the oath of Office and made
their communications with congress.
Here the wise men Of the nation have
discussed and formulated the great
measures OF internal and external policy
which have placed US in the front rank
OF the nations Of the earth. Here
treaties with foreign nations have been
confirmed. Here territory has been an
nexed out of which new states
have been constituted. Here
OUR SUPREME COURT
has been seated, and great jurists have
decided grave questions between the
States and have construed our system
of government. Here representatives
of foreign nations have watched the
working of our free institutions and
have realized the capacity Of man for
self government.
Continuing, he reviewed the history
of the city of Washington from the
time it was laid out until the present
day. He also spoke of the building Of
the capitol and the various additions
made 60 it, and then went on with a
general review Of the nations history,
concluding as follows:
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sherman Dsnle. Euloglulng the President.

BosroN, MASS, September 16.-A
statement which has been going the
rounds OF the press attributing TO Sena-
tor Sherman words highly eulogistic OF
the President turns out to have been an
exaggeration for the following letter
from the Senator has been received by
Bostonian who wrote him an in
Quiry:
Your note Of September 18th is re-
ceived. The enclosed clipping is q
gross exaggeration OF anything ever
said. | have no recollection Of making
any such statement Of the merits OF
Grover Cleveland.
~ may have spoken Of him kindly as
a man Of ability, but never could have
uttered such eulogy as Is attrlbted to
me-"
TSignedl John SHERMAN"
Senator Sherman was quoted as
speaking Of Mr.. Cleveland's superb
abilities" and magnificent patriotism. /"
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VIII Marry n Chinese Woman.

WASHINGTON, September 1s.-one OF
the sensations Of the autumn In naval
circles will be the marriage OF Com
mander William II. Whiting to Miss All
Fong, the daughter OF the millionaire
Chinese merchant Of Hawaii. The en-
gagement has frequently before been
reported and as often denied, but the
friends Of the prospective groom have
not only abundant proof, but authority
for the statement that the report Of the
engagement is correct and that the
marriage will take place during the
present year.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-09-19

When we entered the family OF ma
lions as q republic it was predicted
that our government would be short
lived, but now the ablest writer's point
out evidences OF permsncy in our inSti-
tutions, chief among which is the devo-
ton Of our people TO their form OF gov
eminent. Yes, the day freed from the
fears felt by Mr.. Webster in 1861, we
can repeat his noble words with In
creased emphasis, "be 1t known that on
this day the union Of the United States
of America stands firm, that their con-
stitution still exists unimpaired and
with ali it's original usefulness and
glory; growing every day stronger and
stronger in the affections OF the great
body Of the American people aid at
tracing more and more the admiration
OF the world"
OUR FoREFATHERs TRUSTED
the permanency OF the government they
founded TO the virtue and intelligence
of the people. Virtue and intelligence,
divine attributes given to man when he
was made in the image OF God. As the
two cherubs, with out-stretched wings,
covered and guarded the Holy oracle in
which was deposited the ark OF the
covenant, so may these guard and pro-
tect our constitution, in which has been
deposited the priceless jewel of liberty,
as it is translated from generation to
generation, till time shall end. And,
filed with the patriotic spirit OF our
founders, nav those who administer the
government come year by year TO this
Capitol. and byEisdom in counsel do
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guard of invaluable possession.
For more than a century we have dem
onstrated as no other people have ever
done before our capacity for self gov
eminent. Our federal system has been
tested in peace and in war and by view
ing the forces from without and with
in, vet everY fiber has withstood the
strain and IL perfect adaptation to our
needs unde1all circumstances
HAvEfBEEN DEMONSTRATED.
It takestput s cursory view Of the
present G. addition Of the people Of
Christie IN to recognize the liberaliz-
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ing effect Of our government upon
their civilized institutions. 1t has been
we'll said by late writer that at the
close of the American revolution there
was In the old world only one free
nation and no democracy. In Europe
there now remains but two strong
monarchies-those Of Russia and
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IN THESE HALLS


assurance that their public servants
who assemble
IN THESE HALLS
will watch and guard the sentiment and
traditions that gather around this cele-
bration, and that in the days to come
those who shall again commemorate the
laying of the corner stone Of their ma
tion's Capitol will find in the recital Of
our performance Of public duty no less
reason for enthusiasm and cOngratula-
ton than we find in recalling the wis
dom and virtue Of those who have pre-
coded US.
The United States Marine Band now
PLAYED a selection, after which the
orator Of the day, William Writ Henry,
a descendant of Patric Henry, the revO-
lutionary statesman and patriot, was
introduced. he spoke in part as fol-
lows:
FELLOW CITIZENS OF THE UNITED
SrATES:-These exercises OF to-day are
a fitting close Of series Of centennial
celebrations Of the most important
events ia our revolutionary history.
Celebrations which have presented
vlvidlv 10 the present gen.
Grafton the courage Of our
ancestors in winning our liberties and
their wisdom in forming system OF
government which has proved safe
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king and adopted a Republican form OF
government and there is a strong
movement in Canada toward union with
the United States. But while other
nations have followed more less closely
in our footsteps striving to enjoy our
freedom, how wonderful has been our
progress in all that makes a nation
great
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10. Vicar OF Wakefield.
nv OLIVER GOLDSMITH.

This beautifully illustrated edition OF ia
nous English classic Will Increase It's ~ rae
uons for those who recognize the claim II has,
as essentially "homA book" for the VI
reading world. Goldsmith has shed Owe 80.
work the tendereSt light OF his genius, an the
pastoral scenes in II are unhyalled, we had al
most said unapprcAohed, by any other writer
OF fiction AS SIR Walter scott said OF II, I'VE
read the Vicar OF Wakefield In youth and aga,
and return 10 IL again and again. and bless the
memory OF an author who contrves so well to
reconcila ua 10 human nature 4"
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A Gentle Hint.

she-"My papa doesn't wa Mt you to
come to see me"
he Grreverently)-"Your papa must
be kicker"
She-"That's what several young
men have found out who have here
against bis wishes"
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he. STORY OF an African Farm.

BY (RALPH IRON OLIVE ScHREIsKH'
Under the nom de piuns OF Ralph Iron, Miss
Olive Schreiusr has written an extraordinarily
powerful story, full Of graphic descriptions aud
tue most appealing pAthos The author seems
10 have followed no recognized model OF TO-
mauce. but struck out new path In nctlon iof
herself Her novel consists OF a series OF stud
les Illustrating the wild life OF an orchard farm
in South Africa and setting before the reader,
with striking Vigor, the problems which trouble
a strong intelligence and an imaginative am
bition, remote from any possibility OF culture.
The work which leaves an zoiding msmory on
every reader is one Of the most remarkable
~ "a
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IL. Essays OF Ella.
BY CHARLES LAMB.

These charming essays are full OF gay hu'
NOR, intsrspersed with many Sly hits. happy
puns aud bright scintilations Of wit; carefully
elaborated As they are, they are written VIVA
the utmost ease and grsoe and composed In
spirit At once delicate and unobtrusive. Seek
ing his material ip the common paths Of NE
even the humolest-Lamb gives an Importance
TO everything aud sheds grace over all
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-09-19
III WIVU'I UIu dIbo'
BY NATHANIEL HAWTHORNE

Hawthorne, The most distinctly American
and by FAR the most popular OF our writer's has
gwen the world an undying bsok 10 Twice
Told Tales" They have all the felicity OF eT-
preston as well ne the ,ubtlety OF thought and
insight. which are special charm OF The author
Of 1.-The Scarlet etter.' Each story breAthss
its own air OF contemplation, and ia effsct Is
heightened by the literary felicitiss OF style no
less than by the imaginative genius Of the au-
81
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10. Paul and Virginia.
Ia BERNARnIN nE SA1Nr PIErHE.

This idyllic story. by a classic French writer
OF the wholesome romantic school, 10 an immor-
tai book, aud has won place for itsclf ln u
homes OF almost every people who possess
literature and can appreciate the work OF gent
US. II may with some li.sfary propriety, be
termed an idealized Robinson Crusoe, AM In
has all the fascination OF that renowned work.
IL Is book that Is sure 90 20 down the cen
turtles charming as well as odifying generations
vet unbora Paul and Virginia" ntly hnds
place among the beokf Of the Premium Libra
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-09-19
IL. The Scarlet Letter.

romance o. intense interest eIhieitng OF.
traordinary power OF mental analysis and
graphic description For an artistic e1posi.
ton OF PuritAnlsm, IS modified by New ing
land colonial life, We bAYe nothing Ike II in
our literature. Like the best OF scotts novels,
il Is true at once 70 tue local manners and
scenic features OF the age and place.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-09-19
10. Moses from an Old MAnse.

Another delightful companion for Idle hours
is this collection OF magazine papers. which
Hawthorne entitled Moses from an Old
Nanse." Like all his works, it 10 distinguished
for its simplicity and truth. Its high literary
excellence commends Il anew 10 public favor,
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-09-19

The Marine band played selection
when the Vice President had finished
speaking and then Hon. Charles +.
Crisp, Speaker Of the House Of Repre-
sentatives, delivered an address In be-
half Of that body. He said:-
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-09-19
Well Known knight Dead.
speetoI 7sIeoram 10 ne Rsaas=.

sHINYsroN, W. v A, September 10
Jos. P. Davis. representative Of Rath-
bone Lodge No. SO, K. p, TO the Grand
Lodge, died suddenly at his home OF
consumption. BE will be buried to-
morrow with the rites Of the order.
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o. A Book Of Golden Deeds.
Bye. NJ. YoNoE.

This 10 Just the book to put into the hands Of
youth, circulating healthy morality ane true
manly and wonAnly sentiments Few books
are better formed than this TO develop aud
mold the tastes Il tho rising generation aud
encourage optimistic and patriotic idsas.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-09-19
s. Frankensteln; or, The Modern
Prnmathens. BY MES. SHELLEY.

Like Mrs. Groves Might side OF Nature"
Mrs. shelley's "Erankeustein" IL q book every
one should read. Its author has great mag
NATIVE power and = weird but original genius.
There are passages in "Erankenstsin" that ap.
pail the mind and make the flesh creep. Once
road the hook can hardly ever be forgotten.
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