The state herald. (Holyoke, Logan County, Colo.) 1887-1921, 1893-09-29
ONE HUNDRED YEARS AGO.


StOne of tho Capitol at Warrington.
The one hundredth anniversary Of the lay
ing Of the corner stone Of the capitol at
Washington was celebrated there on the 18th.
The impressive ceremonies were held on a
big platform extending out from the east
front OF the capitol Into tho spacious plaza.
tremendous crowd swarmed over and
about the capitol. Cavalry, infantry, artil-
lery, and civilian companies made the scene
bright with color.
The procession started from the White
House to the cast front Of the capitol over
the same route taken 100 years ago, when
George Warrington laid the corner stone Of
the capitol. General Ordway, the chief
marshal, and his staff, with squadron Of
United States cavalry acting as an escort for
President Cleveland in carriage, led the
way, and as the chief executives carriage
passed through the streets the crowds Of
watchers honorcd him with loud huzzas.
President Cleveland, accompanied by the
Cabinet, the speakers and the members Of
the committee on arrangements, arrived
early. Mr.. Cleveland was instantly recog-
nized and was greeted with great cheer,
which he acknowledged by lifting his hat
The presidential party was followed by the
members Of the House and Senate, the judges
Of the Supreme Court and other dlgnitarics
Of the government
Tho marine band, directed by Professor
Fanceulli, and a swelling chorus Of 200
trained voices under the direction Of Profess
sor Dushanc Coward, rendered the musical
selections, which included in the couSe Of
tho programme all the national airs.
The presidents speech was delivered, as all
Of his speeches are, without notes. lie stood
with his glasscs carelcssly held behind him In
his right hand, his left resting easy on the
stand In front. As he faced the vast audience
with his head barred the lock OF hair which
curls upon his forehead was lifted like n
feather and blown to the rear. The rugged,
healthy glow In his cheeks and the firm,
strong, upright pose of his bearing, did much
TO allay any anxiety on the part OF those who
have been troubled about the recent rumors
concerning the presidents health. His voice
was strong and penetrating and bis gestures
vigorous. This was especially the case when
he turned full and fair on the assembled
House and Senate and told them: ''lf the
lawmakers disregard the duty Of broad aud
dislntercsted patriotism, and lcgislate in
prejudice and passion, or In behalf OF see
tional and selfish interests, the time when the
corner stone OF our capitol was laid, and the
circumstances surrounding 1t, will hot be
worth CONNIE noratlng." The added tone Of
defiance and warning with which Mr.. Cleye-
land said this, and the ringing applause that
greeted It, gave peculiar significance to his
words.
lie spoke us follows:
awhile accept with much satisfaction the
part assigned to me on this occasion cannot
escape what these ceremonies suggest Those
who suppose we are simply engaged in conf
memorating the beginning Of magnificent
structure devoted 10 public uses have over
looked the most useful and improving lesson
Of the hour
awe do indeed celebrate the laying of n
cornerstone from which has sprung the
splendid edIfcc whose grand proportions
arouse the pride OF every American, but our
celebration Is chiefly valuable and significant
because this editlce was designed and plan ned
by great and good men, as place where the
principles of free representative govern
ment should be developed in patriotic legisla-
ton for the benefit OF free people. II the
representatives who here assemble to make
laws for their fellow countrymen forget the
duty OF broad and dlsintcrcsied patriotism,
and lcgislatc in prejudice and passion, or In
behalf OF sectional or selfish Interests, the
time when the cornerstone OF our capitol
was laid, and the circumstances surrounding
1t, Will not be worth concentrating.
''Thc sentiment and traditions connected
with this structure and sltc rs used belong To
all the people OF the land They are most
valuable reminders OF patriotism In the dis
charge Of public duty aud steadfastnc,s In
many n struggle for the public good. They
also furnish n standard by which our people
may measure the conduct OF those chosen to
serve them. Tho memorable application OF
this standard will always supply proof that
our counirymen realize the value Of the free
Institutions which were designed and built by
those who laid the cornerstone OF their capl-
tol, and that they appreciate the necessity OF
constant and jealous watchfulncss us condl-
ton Indispensable to the preservation OF those
institutions In their purity and integrity.
~ believe our fellow citizens have no
greater nor better cause for rejoicing on this
centennial than Is found In the assurance
that their public servants who assemble In
these halls will watch and guard the scnti-
ment and traditions that gather round this
celebration, and that IN the days to come
those who shall again commemorate the lay.
Ing Of the cornerstone Of their nations capt.
tol will lind In their recital Of our performance
OF public duty no less reason for enthusiasm
ard congratulation than We ind In recalling
the wisdom and virtue Of those who preceded
usr
Speeches were also made by William Wiz,
Henry. defendant Of Patrick Henry, Wee
President Stevenson, Speaker Crisp, Justice
Brown OF the United States Supreme Court,
and Myron Parker, commissioner OF the Dis
trict Of Columbia.
As consequence Of some trouble between
the Catholic organizations and tho Masonic
lodges over the part To be taken In the cen
tcnniai celebration by Cardinal Gibbons,
both pariies,in dispute withdrew from par.
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