The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1896-06-06
THE PRIZE OF LEWISTON
VIEW STATE NORMAL SCHOOL DED,.
Gated WEDNESDAY.
tnfted states District Judge Reas-
~ Was the Orator Of the
Day.


81 the dedication exercises Of the state
normal school building at this city
iawned bright and clear The citizens,
realizing that the occasion was an i'm
portant one. had decorated their places
u business. and flags were flying on
many buildings. The large crowds OF Wis
tors made the holiday all the more no.
deeabie and there was not an accident
or unpleasant incident to mar the pleas
IRE OF the occasion.
AT an early hour the militia and other
companies began to gather. and at the
appointed time the procession moved to-
ward the normal school grounds. The Or
Ter was as follows:
First Regimen, band. l. n. G.. OF Lew
iston.
Pupils OF Lewiston public schools, 80 in
number.
Students at the normal school. 100 In
Number.
Lapwai Indian band.
Students at the Lapwai Indian indus
trial school. 80 In number.
Grand Army post. %
Company u. l. y. c.. Of Genesee.
Moscow band.
Two companies of cadets from the Uni
sersity of Idaho. rs In number.
Artillery battery Of the University OF
Idaho.
Company b. l. " G.. of lewiston
Canton Lewiston. l. o. .. r., Is In num-
Der.
Uniform Rank. Knights of Pythias. .
n number
Carriages containing the orator of the
lay. United States District Judge Beatty:
President knepper of the normal school.
President Reed Of the board OF trustees
II the normal school. Governor Neon
nell and staff, President Bryan OF the
Washington agricultural college: DIR.
Fowler of Genesee. the anniversary ora
Tor. President Gauit of the University OF
idaho. Grand Master Weller OF the Idaho
Masonic lodge, District Judge Piper.
The procession started at the courthouse
and marched down Main street, up Snake
River avenue grade and across Normal
all TO the normal school
On the Campus
On the broad campus land mad been
arected. surrounded by evergreen foliage
md trees brought especially for the oc-
aston. There were seats for 100 in from
II the stand ana the seating capacity was
axed. The militia we're drawn up In line
n front Of the speakers stand and Presi-
lent Reed OF the board OF trustees step
ped to the front and made q short but
lever speech welcoming the visitors and
distinguished percentages to the normal
school dedication The choir sang an
lnthem and Judge Beatty, the orator Of
he day, was introduced. His appearance
was the signal for a round of hearty ap-
plause. He referred to the relations of
he federal government TO the normal
schools. calling attention 10 the fact that
he normal school was the BENEFICIARY Of
ia0.Deo acres of land toward its mainte-
lance. He then branched OF into eiu-
-ational topics The need of trained
;eachers in the schools was as great rs
he need of trained generals in time OF
var Great results were sure TO come
If the young men and women who were
a cd ufshtn the walls NJ
building. and their work would add iuster
% the fair name OF Idaho in years to
some.
Governor McConnelrs appearance on
he front of the stand WAS greeted with
ong and loud expressions OF approval.
He began his remarks by saying that he
mad been compelled 10 veto the bill which
provided for a new building for the state
normal school on account OF the state
Of public finances. He was glad now that
ais veto was overruled and admitted that
i was better SO. He was happy TO be
present at the dedication and was GER
,ain that the state would never regret
he appropriation OF the funds. He spoke
for some time and touched on political
matters In a general way.
There were several other numbers to
he program. which was closely listened
20 by the great ihrong-
This evening the annual literary ad-
iress before the college in Auditorium
nall was delivered by Rev. William c.
Fowler. D. D.. of Genesee Idaho. Rev.
Fowler is an aiumnus OF Union college.
New York. and one Of the most accom-
plished speakers on the Pacific coast
On Thursday morning. June l. the COM
nencemeni exercises OF the school will
take place in the auditorium. On Thurs
day evening the young men of Lewiston
will tender 20 the visitors reception.
It which there will be banquet and
iarcing, While this entertainment and
reception is not connected with the coli
ege ana board OF trustees. IL is fitting
tender OF the hospitality OF Lewiston TO
The visitors who honor the city with
their presence on that occasion.
This evening there was 8 dress parade
of the different militia companies. which
was the most imposing In point OF num-
bers and style in the history OF Lewis
ton. The troops were reviewed by the
governor from stand near the court
house.
There are probably $40 visitors here and
hey have the freedom OF the town. The
visitors. however, are all intellectual pea
pie and their stay is regarded as u great