Waterbury Democrat., 1903-02-21
ARMY MAR COLLEGE
Corner Stone Laid With Military
 And Masonic Ceremonies.

President Roosevelt Was One of the
 Principal Speakers-A Large Assem-
 blaze of State Officials and Others
 Were Present.
 Washington, Feb 21.--In the presence of an assemblage of distinguished per sons, including President Roosevelt, members of the cabinet and of con gress, justices of the supreme court, representatives of foreign powers and others, the cornerstone of the army war college was laid here to-day with impressive military and Masonic cere- monies.
 The occasion was rendered especially notable and interesting by addresses delivered by President Roosevelt, Sec retary ot War Root and Major-General s. B. M. Young, president of the war college. The site selected for the new building is on the reservation of the Washington barracks. To-day's cere- monies marked the beginning of a project which has been fostered by the president, Secretary Root and others interested in the advancement and thorough training of the United States army. While the foundation of the new structure. which is to be practical ly unique, has been only just begun, the plans contemplated by the war de- partment and by congress include the construction of an entirely new set of buildings on the arsenal grounds. Among other structures, there will be hospital, barracks, officers quarters and an administration build ing, all to be handsome and of the most approved architectural design. The army war college grounds have been selected as the site of the statue of Frederick the Great, which Emperor William proposes to present to the people of the United States. A pictur- esque feature of the ceremonies to-day was the participation of the military About 1000 troops, representing the various branches of the military ser vice, took part in the exercises They were drawn from the several army posts in Washington and vicinity and were in command of Major w. M Black of the corps of engineers. Pres ident Roosevelt accompanied by his military aide, Colonel Bingham, left the White House In carriage at Ii o'clock. He was escorted to the war college l grounds by Troop B of the Third cav airy. In other carriages members of the cabinet accompanied the president. Two non-commissioned officers, both skilled horsemen, rode on each side of the presidents carriage to control the horses in case they were frightened by the firing of salutes or otherwise, and two priyates were detailed to each of the other carriages as a precaution I against accidents. As the president and party entered the grounds the pres ident's flag was run to the top of the flagstaff and a section of the Fourth battery, light artillery, fired the presi- dents salute. The assembled troops paid the president the honors pre- scribed by the regulations.
 Grand Master George H. Walker oi the District of Columbia Grand lodge of Masons, and other officers of the Grand lodge in carriages, were escorted to the yERw college grounds by the Sec ond cavalry band
 The ceremonies incident to the laying of the cornerstone were impressive The invocation was pronounced by the Right Rev Henry r. Satterlee, bishoI of Washington. the assemblage stand ing uncovered during the prayer. After music by the band, President Roose welt was introduced by General c. l. Gillespie, chief of enineers, U. S.army. The president was giamE cordial oya ton.
 l Grand Master Walker, assisted by the other officers of the Grand lodge ot Masons of the District of Columbia laid the cornerstone of the new build ing in accordance with the ritual of tho Masonic fraternity. Bishop Satterlet pronounced the benediction.