Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-10-25

Pn1la00lpn13, as 1t mas on many Oc.
casions when PATRIOTS ceremonies were
held at tho historic square, practically
took holiday. The spectacular fea-
ture Of the celebration was a big par
ade In which was represented the two
arms Of the national military service.
tho Pennsylvania national guard and
patriotic societies whose members are
descendants Of those who helped either
on tho field Of battle or in legislative
halls to found the American govern
ment.
Champ CLARK Orator.
Tho exercises included an address by
President Wilson and the orator Of the
day was Champ Clark, speaker Of the
national house Of representatives.
President Wilson arrived here In tho
early afternoon and was officially well
coined by q large reception committee
composed Of some Of the leading men
OF tho city. With tho president came
vice President Marshall. Speaker
Clark Chief Justice White and sew
!. eral associate Justices, senators from
the thirteen original states. and mem-
!. bsrs Of the House Of Representatives
70 the numbSr1 Of members sit
n n con11eA 81 tho latter part Of
sand the beginning of 1900. Am
mr., and ministers OF European
81 6toh American countries who had
81 1vitations were in the WASH
inSS0a p&ye as were also the chap
lainSF 4GNAo senate and house.
Luns sAs served at the Belle
-strasSpef Hotel. at which were
present tie president and vice presi-
dent, all the other invited guests from
Washington, the governors Of num-
Der Of states, and the several commit
:ees having charge Of the ceremonies.
Wilson Heads Parade.
After tho luncheon came the parade
with President Wilson near the head
Of the line. In the procession were all
.he sailors and marines stationed at the
Philadelphia navy yard; four COM
panies of coast artillery from Fort Du
Pont and fort Mott: a provisional bril-
eade OF the Pennsylvania National
Guard: tho Philadelphia cavalry COM
nands attached to the state militia,
and the patriotic societies. The par
ade wound its way through the busi-
ness section Of the city to Independence
SQUARE. whence President Wilson was
escorted TO Congress Hall. He was at
tended by the First Troop. Philadel-
phfa City Cavalry. which has escorted
syery President who has visited Phila-
4elphia since the time Of George
Washington.
As the president approached the his
toric hall q chorus Of one hundred
voices greeted the nations chief ex-
ecutive with q patriotic song. Brass
bands blared forth stirring music and
the great crowd Of people massed in
and about the square cheered.
Old Building Small
Tho old building is small. having a
width OF nifty feet and a depth Of about
seventy.flye feet. For this reason only
f5o persons could be crowded on the
drst floor, where the lower house Of
congress- met. The senate held Its ses-
,ions on the second floor. During the
exercises today President Wilson sat IN
the chair occupied by John Hancock
when he presided over the Continental
Congress- at the signing OF the Declar-
alton Of Independence. 1t was the
first time the chair had been used since
President Grant requested the privilege
u sitting In It in 1875.
Th GRAFTON by Speaker Champ Clark
and the address by President wilson,
who stood on the rostrum Of the house
where Washington delivered his fare
we'll address. followed.
Built for County Purposes.
AZ tho ceremonies came 80 G.: end
salute Of. twenty one guns was fired by
tho warships In the Delaware river.
Congress Hall Is two story.
shingle-roofed building. It stands on
.he southwest corner Of Sixth and
Chestnut streets. or In other words, in
the northwest corner Of Independence
Square. TO the east Of 1t Is 1ndepend-
ence Hall.
The building was constructed for
county purposes. Two different funds
were raised TO cover the expense. In
colonial times It was the custom for
The mayor Of Philadelphia when going
out OF ofRice to give q banquet. In
stead OF doing this ono Of the mayors
contributed the cost Of the feast, $50
pounds to the building fund for the
new county hall. Tho other money
used IN its construction came from the
sale OF an old Jail and work house.
Gangs OF convicts known then a.
..wheelbarrowmen" began its construc-
tion IN 1857 and Il was completed in
A7Ss.
WeshlnstsN lnausuratsd Therein.
al March Z, 1879. the Assembly Of