The age-herald., 1899-10-10
CORNER STONE CEREMONIES
Were the Browning Event of the Fes-
 tivities

Chicago, October 9-Surrounded by men who guide the diplomatic relations of three governments and in the presence of thousands of spectators. President Me Kinley today formally laid the cornerstone of the magnificent new federal building in Chicago.
 The event was the crowning feature of the weeks celebration marking the annual observance of Chicago day.
 Long before the hour set for the cere monies, the streets surrounding the block on which the steel skeleton on which the new building stands was packed from curb to curb with pushing. jostiing people anx- ious to get a glimpse of the nations presi- dent and the distinguished visitors from other countries, while every window in the gaily decorated sky scrapers surrounding the federal building was taken advantage of. Even on the steel girders of the fed eral building itself were perched hundreds of venturesome curiosity seekers.
 McKinies's Arrival
 Shortly before 10 o'clock roar of cheers from down Jackson boulevard announced the coming of President Mckinley and his party.
 At the entrance of the Union League club the president and members of his party alighted and, after a brief reception, were escorted across Jackson boulevard to the platform in front of the federal building.
 Received With Cheers
 A perfect hurricane of cheers greeted the president as he was escorted to the daS a the side of which the cornerstone was sus- pended ready for the ceremooy. The presi- dent warmly greeted the officials. then turned and bowed to the group of brawny armed workmen who were to complete the laying of the cornerstone.
 Judge Christian T<ohlsaat. chairman Of the committee ceremonies, introduced the secretary of the treasury, Lyman J. Gage as presiding officer for the corner
 The secretary was warmly greeted as he stepped forward.
 A Brief Prayer At the conclusion of Secretary Cages brief address Rev Frank w. Gunsaulus of fered a brief but impressive prayer. the l president and all the members of his party uncovertng as Dr. Gunsaulus asked blessing on the ceremony. Secretary Gage introduced Postmaster General Smith. He was also greeted with much applause, and made a brief but ap- propriate address, which was well received. Lafing of the Stone
 The actual ceremonies of the laying of the cornerstone then began. C. F. Kre- ner secretary of the federal committee, arose and formally announced that the stone was ready, and read the list of arti- ces placed within it. tf President Mckinley was introduced by Secretary Gage, and as the president stepped forward to receive the trowel from the hands of Architect Henry Ives Cobb, l the crowds again burst forth into cheer after cheer, the applause not ceasing until the president raised his hand. The presi- dent then stepped to the side of the uplift- ed mass of Illinois limestone, and taking a trowel full of mortar from the board he threw it on the base of the stone. As he did so band stationed in the reviewing stand played "The Star Spangled Banner" :" and as the notes of the national anthem was heard the crowd again broke into i cheers, the noise almost drowning the 1 music.
 | President Mckinley then pronounced the l stone set and resumed his seat as the l workmen settled the stone in its place. 1 Senator William E. Mason was next in- | troduced and made a brief address on be- | half of the city of Chicago. l- | The ceremonies concluded with the of | fering of a benediction by Dr. Gunsaulus l of Chicago.
 | President Mckinley and party then arose l and were again escorted across the boule- : yard to the Union League club, where the