The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-01-07
Addresses by President
Roosevelt and the Dis
tinguished Ironmaster
Who Made Possible an
Addition to the ArchiteC-
tural Beauty of the Ma
tons Capital.

IN the presence of a distinguished au-
dience, the Washington Carnegie Library
was dedicated this afternoon. To add to
the pleasure of the event. the donor,
Andrew Carnegie, accompanied by his
wife. witnessed the ceremony and deIiv-
cred an address. defining more clearly
the purposes for which he intended his
munffcent gift President Roosevelt, at
tended by Secretary CorteIyou and Col
Theodore \. Bingham added brilliancy
to the occasion by attending the simple
but impressive ceremony. He made a
snort address.
Although the exercises were brief
there was no mistake as to the purposes
for which this structure is dedicated. II
is TO be free TO every citizen Of the Dis
trict and those who make their tempo
TaTy home here. This was he sentiment
Of the donor and the desire Of the Pres
ident as well. Members of the Cabinet,
the esteemed members OF the Supreme
Court Of the United States, Senators and
Representatives ali gave their approval
Of these sentiments by hearty applause
More than 500 members Of the execu-
tive. legislative and judicial branches of
the Government, as well as leaders Of
Washington's literary and social life,
were IN attendance at the dedication,
which occurred at 80 O'Clock
Open to the Public.
From o'clock until s o'clock this
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the pleasure OF viewing the interior of
this pretty addition TO Washingtoh's al
ready large collection Of architectural
beauty. Tomorrow they Will have tie
greater pleasure Of receiving from the
mine Of Iite-% ure and books that viii in
struct, entertain, and probably prove a
help to the reader IN attaining a broader
knowledge Of the literary field The dis
tinguisned donor, Mr.. Carnegie, hopes il
viii be the means Of opening up a field
to the readers of the books contained
therein that will take the student 10 a
higher plane OF life, and fields Of the
greatest success.
Long before 2 O'Clock, the guests he
gan te assemble, and at 2:30 o'clock
the auditorium was crowded. While the
guests were assembling, the Marine
Band. under the direction of Director
santlemann, presented selected pro
gram Of music. Just before the hour
set for the dedication. President Roose-
Welt, accompanied by Secretary Co5:eI-
you and his military aide, Col. T, A.
Bingham. arrived He was greeted with
applause as he walked to his seat near
the front Of the auditorium.
The Presidential Party.
The Presidential party was met by the
reception committee, composed OF tue
members Of the building commission.
Commissioner AIacfarIand. Col. Theodore
a. Bingham. ana Theodore " Noyes;
Commissioners West and BiddIe
die. Thomas y. Smith, ". V. Cox. A
P. Pardon, George Truesdeu. ". P. Van
Wickle. John u. Babson, J Il. Small. II.
y. F. GUIDE. Frank K Raymond. James
F-=Oyster. o. C. Staples, Barry Bulk
ley. c. Il. Syme. H F. Woodland. George
Z Harries. and the permanent trustees
Of the library, B. Il Warner, A. R. Suot-
ford. Col J. T. Dubois. P. Ross Perry.
c J Bell r H Thayer, and John B.
.Larner.
=Ar, Carnegie and his wife. escorted by
-conmissioner MacfaTland. Col. Theodore
a. Bingham. and AIr. T. w. Ncyes. men
bers OF the building commission. arrived
a few minutes later. and we're given
seats reserved for them near the Presl-
dent and Secretary CorteIyou- By thi.
time. the guests We're all seated and the
Marine Band played the opening selec,
ton preliminary to the dedicatory exer-
clses proper
Commissioner MacfaTIand assumed his
position as chairman OF the meeting. ana
IN a few words introduced Bishop sat
terIee. who offered a prayer. The au-
dience remained standing during this
ceremony. Commissioner MacfarIand as
president OF the Washington IJbrar
Building Commission. then presented the
building 10 the permanent board Of truz-
tees ia short address
Mr.. MacfarIand's Address.
Commissioner Mcfarland said.
In the heart of the National Capital.
near the center Of population of the
District Of Columbia. we open today the
Washington Public Library Building.
the gift OF Andrew Carnegie. This
library has grown IN ten years. through
the efforts OF citizens and the co-opera-
ton Of the District Commissioners and
Congress. 10 be q benefit not only TO the
city OF Washington, but to the entire
District Of Columbia. its circulation. re-
markable Ia size and character, shows
that Its streams enrich all parts OF the
Capital II well deserves the attractive
and commOdious home which has been
given 10 IL Those who know tell US
that Of ali the thousand other public
library buildings given by Mr. Carnegie /
IN his unparalleled generosity 10 cities !
IN both hemisPheres none is more salts |