Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1882-02-18
THE PROPOSED GARFIELD HIONU.
NENT.
Suggestions from the West.


TO the Editor of THE EVENING STAR:
have just finished reading the account pub
hshed in The STAR of the proceedings of the
committee appointed by the Society of the Army
Of the Cumberland having in view the erection
in one of the public squares of Washington of
monument to the memory OF the late President
Garfield The plan proposed for raising the
necessary funds is good but, taking the history
OF the Washington monument as an illustration,
whose half-finished proportions represent the
Interrupted toll of thirty-three years think it
will require but little argument to convince
those interested that something more than
mere appeal to the liberality of the public will
be needed to carry into execution the praise
worthy conceptions of the Cumberland society
Suggestions have not. believe been called for
and possibly may not be acceptable: but. taking
Tor granted that. like motions to adjourn they
are always in order and allowable | make bold
to suggest plan. and hurriejlly and briefly out
line it, that the people. on whom must rest the
burden Of its execution. may determine its merits
and pass upon its Dracticabty.
Ny idea Is for the head committee to appoint
subcommittee in each city and town. to be
known as Committee of the Army of the Cum
DeriaDd for the collection and FORWARDING of
money for the erection at Washington. d. c.. of
National Garfield Monument" Such commit
tees 10 consist, where possible of either gov
eminent, state, or city officers: and in lieu
thereof, prominent private citizens. Then |
would recommend that a certain day. say the
fourth day OF July be appointed as a time
for holding throughout the United States
OF memorial services in honor Of the MEN,
DRY OF the murdered President. The
services should be of such character as
would seem best adapted to the particular
locality. always having in view the purpose for
which Intended and the result desired to be ac-
complIshed. viz: the raising of the largest DOS
sibie amount of money For this reason /
would select the most cOmnodous hall i'm each
city Tor the holding of such services and charge
auniforln admission fee OF not less than twenty
nye cents In the mean time and while the
subcommittee are engaged in arousng inter-
est and enthusiasm in their districts the head
committee shall have selected designs for the
proposed monument. or should the time be-
tween now and the DAY set for the holding of
services be insufficient for the proper selection
and completion of plans. then some other an
propriate design shall be selected and engraved
In the best possible style known to the art from
which plate copies shall have been printed on
paper oil nne and enduring quality and a GER
tain number. determined BY the Judgment of
the subcommittee making the request shall be
forwarded TO each and every subcommittee in
whose district memorial services have heen an
nounced and are TO be held. Upon the entrance
OF each person TO the hall where such exercises
are 10 be conducted. and upon payment of
the required admission fee. he or she will be
souvenir of the occasion. and to DC valued as
constituting the holder thereof member of the
National Garfield Monument Association
Each subcommittee to be held respon-
si3le ios the number of certificates
subscribed for. which must be returned
In good condition or the equivalent of the same
In cash As it would be considered humiliatino
To return the certificates as confcssinc a Ia
mentable lack of local PRIDE it is not to be
thought probable that MANY OF them will no
= pa uf c,ri,
having (in the YeTnacular of the classic VEST
bitten off more than thcv can chew" there
Will. believe, be found no lack Of public-sprjt
ca men ready and willin" to step forward and
unSOid
| trust l may not be wrong In nv sur
mise that the spirit of friendly cornpetitj0n en-
gendered by this contest would result in the
raising OF sum sufficient for the erection in
"asHintston oil memorial pile which an Ameri-
can away from home need not hesitate to mem
tlon IN the same breath with the Albert meme
RAJ group IN London, or the famous Arc Da
Triumphe al Paris
The fact that a record would he kent and
placed in conspicuous part in the comn,etad
STRUCTURE. showing the part taken By each CITY
In Its erection. would be an incentive for evary
one TO exert himself to the utmost in the effort
70 seu me largest possible number of certificates
Tor the credit of the city claimed as home.
In addition to the certificates being presented
&C the place OF admission. committees might he
formed, the members thereof to canvass the CITY
Tor Their SALE the holder of each one TO h..
admitted TO the hall upon the showing of the
saie. ne newspapers, ever ready to grant their
space Tor purposes Of public good, would not
hesitate TO give the enterprise such notor;ety as
hirequent and lengthy reference to the matter
might require.
Such is the plan I offer for the consideration
OF the gentlemen forming the committees and
representing the Army Of the Cumberland in the
effort to give to Washington and the United
States monument which cannot be too MAJ
nfiicent TO honor alike the memory of the GREAT
man whose name il bears. the loyal people who
embrace the opportunity of testifyinp their
admiration and devotion. ana tire splendid CITY
appropriately chosen as the place of its erection
EDGAR LlNDoN TAYLOR.
Indianapolis, Ind
A HANDSOME LADY entered n dry rooa st.-a
and inquired for .'hew' The Doi;4e clcr,e
threw himself haeI. sud ram. ID ia. b.. -.