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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-05-29
The Death of Lee.

Unpublished by requestl
Tho drapery OF Heaven hung low
In dark and gloomy shrouds,
And angels used the weeping stars
In pinning back the clouds.
The shades OF gloom and woe prevail
Ger all tue laud and sea.
And eyes so long unused 10 tears
NOW wept for Robert Ice.
A Christian soldier, true and brave,
Beloved near aud far,
He was the first Ia time OF peace
And first In lime Of war
Virginia never reared a son
AS good and brave as he
Save one. aud that was Washington,
Who lived ana died like Lee.
His peaceful sword ia laid away,
HIS work on earth is done,
lie loved the people OF the south.
They idollzed their son.
There's not woman. man, or child,
care not where they be.
Throughout this still sweet sunny South
But love tho name OF Lee.
. He had no enemies on earth.
There's not voice can say,
Say aught against the name Of Lee,
The soldier or the man;
And that would be a proud, cold heart,
That e'er would cease 10 DO
A place where memory wrote the name
OF Robert Edward Lee.
Bow down your heads, ye southern sons,
A few brief moments spend
In weeping for the loss OF one
Who lived ana died your friend
He loved you as he loved his life,
so when on Bonded knee
Look up and let the angels hear
You pray, "God bless our Lee"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-05-29

Soon after Governor Lee meinto Office
he made overtures to the ladies for "a con-
solidatioa of the associations. and terms
were agreed upon, proper legislation was
had. and the Consolidation affected making
the board consist Of the following. mem-
bers: Governor Lee. Auditor Maryee,
Treasurer A. w. Hartman, Miss Sarah n.
Randolph, Miss Sarah Nicholas, and Colo
mel Archer Anderson.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-05-29
Written for tho plspatch.l

lnftbth Aux buo biop"e~hi
Unwilling of the Monument.
BY MIS-. @. G. LiGnrFoor,
F. Unfurl the conquered banner
And let our children see
The DAG for which their fathers fought
When led by Robert Lee.
The" conquered and the "conqueror,
The mingled gray and blue,
Unite 10 pay their homage
To Ice. 30 brave. 90 uue.
No North. no South. from every cline
Myriads will come 10 zee
Tho unyoiling OF this monument
10 Robert Edward Lee.
T'rue patriot. CHRISTIAN, soldier,
Oar honored chicftain be,
Como reyerently, come lovingly,
To this sacred shrine OF lee.
Prom where sweet breczos all the cir
And xophyfs fan the sea,
Come fse this loving tributS
To Robert Edward Lea
CuLfSfgk. Mar ~ 1850.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-05-29

Is adopted in the upper cornice, which is
transformed as you go down and Is divided
into three parts-one cylindrical in the
middle and two rectangular parts on the
sides, which serve as contrast with the
basement OF the edifce and give il an APP
pearanco of greater solidity.
THE TWO PAkrs.
The monument is composed of two dis
tinct parasitic basement and the pedestal
proper.
The pedestal proper is classical compo-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-05-29

~ melancholy in his general air and voice
seems TO betoken o grave conception Oh
.Iifa and ita duties.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-05-29
TUE RICHMOND MOVEMENT.

About the same time the ladies OF the
Uollvwood Memorial Association organized
an effort TO place a monument OF Lee IN
Richmond-it being then expected Una, ina,
finally be brought to the old capital OF the
Copfaderacv
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-05-29
- sIrE Az ~ ARlIsT.

This board after long consideration, de-
cided on the Allen lot as the site selected,
Merci6 as the artist, gave him instructions
as to the model chat which he submitted
to the judges of award not being consid,,
cred suitable), and arranged to 90 ahead
with the erection Of the monument.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-05-29
THE MEMORIAL MrETING.

On the oath of October, 1870, General
JnhaI 4 Early. the senior surviving officer
of the ARMY OF Northern Virginia residing
in Virginia, issued a call for a meeting OF
Confederate soldiers in Richmond to pay
nroper tribute to the memory of their chief
and organize an association to rear amonu-
ment to his memory. go,
In pursuance to this call there assembled
M the First Presbyterian church, in Rich
mond. on Thursday evening, November 3,
1870. the grandest gathering OF Confederate
soldiers which has met since the war.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-05-29
MONUMENT ASSOCIATION.
A Brief History of the Consolidated Or
ganization.

The day on which General Lee died tnere
,vaa a meeting of his old soldiers IN the
town of Lexington, who at once took steps
10 organize the Lee Memorial Assocla-
t;on y which prosecuted their work TO
most successful conclusion and placed over
tbe grave of Lee at Lexington valentines
"Recumbent Figure" which has been pro-
finest works of art in this country.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-05-29
The Southern AuId Lang syne.

The Southern Aud Lang Syne.
For the Dispatch.l
Land Of the SOUTH Shrine Of the brave
Wherever We may roam,
Our hearts will burn, our souls Will yearn
For you, our native home!
CHORUS.
For Aud Lang syne, my boys,
The southern Aud Lang Syne,
We pledge Rnow our love for you,
Land " the oak and pine
Mt Vernon calls TO Lexington,
The rivers 10 tho sea,
And phnnt0m armies march as one
With Washiuglo on and Lee!
CHORUS.
For Aud Lang syne, my boys, etc.
They breathe once more their battle-cry
Wher0 patriot feet have trOd,
With sabres pointing 70 the sky
And sanctihed Of God !
CHORUS.
For Aud Lang syne, my boys, etc.
The nags arc furled, no fifers play,
The drummers' hands are still,
The hosts Of freedom fade away
From valley, plain, and hill
CHORUS.
For Aud Lang Syne, my boys, &c.
0, mother land, how great and grand
Your memories e'er stall be,
While side by side shall proudly rids
Our Washington and Lee!
CHORUS.
For Aud Lang syne, my boys, Be.
JOINS W. OVERALL.
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EXHIBITION OF MODELS.

There was o competitive exhibition OF
models for themonument, and a commits
sion of gentlemen from each southern
State examined them, but none were found
worthy of award.
Meantime the ladies pushed their work,
secured site on Libby Hill Marshall
Park from tho City Council of Richmond,
advertised for models. and awarded sew
eral prizes-the first being given TO Niehaus
and the second to Ezekiel.
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pRrsrDFNr DAvl

General Bradley T. Johnson called the
meeting to order, General j. A. Early was
made temporary chairman, and ex-Presi-
dent Davis was elected permanent char-
man. Ii:
Among the leading officers who partici-
pated in the meeting were Generals Early,
John 3. Gordon. Edward Johnson, /. X.
.Trimble. W. b. Taliaferro, William Smith, w.
n. Pendleton. Fltz Lee. ii. Ransom, William
Terry, Benjamin Huger. Robert Ransom
l.. l.. Lomax, George II. Steuart, {. W..
Field. W. S. Walker. b. I; johnson; ); u.
Imboden, Il. L. Walker, Harry Heth, Sam
uel Jones. John S. Preston, Henry A. WISE,
George Z. Pickett, d. II. Maury, NJ. d.
Corse. ]. II. Lane, James /. kemper, j. a.
Walker. and others Colonies Thomas II.
Carter. Hilary Z. Jones. Thomas l.. Pres
ton. Robert S. Preston. William, Allan
William Preston Johnston, Charles ). Nena-
bic. Charles Marshall, Walter II: Taylor,
Henry i. Peyton. and Robert T.. Withers
Commodore VI. Z. Maury, Captain H., ID.
Minor, and scores of others Of our leading
officers. and hosts of the ragged yete-
rams" Of tho rank and file.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-05-29
BIDS FoR THE WORK.

conditions contained In the resolutions already
here adopted.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-05-29

Forsake the foolish and live; 60 in the
way of understanding and take A. Ii. q.
Tonic.
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AnDREssEs.

Eloquent addresses were made by Gen
eral Early. President Davis, Colonel c. );
Venable. General John S. Preston, General
John b. Gordon, Colonel Charles Marshall,
General Henry A. Wise, Colonel William
Preston Johnston, and Colonel Il. +.
Withers, and resolutions were unanimously
and enthusiastically adopted organizing
an association to erect monument IN Rich
mOnd
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-05-29

This association went to work and col
lected good deal of money. but there was
some confusion growing out Of the fact
that several associations were collecting for
the same object. and the collections for
each were doubtless retarded by this seem
ing collision.
During the administration Of Governor
Kemper law was passed constituting, the
Governor, the Treasurer, and the Auditor
of the state Board of Managers for the
Lee Monument Association. The Soldiers
Association disbanded and turned over to
this board their funds, and by the zeal and
efficiency OF the secretary, Colonel ); Bas,,
sett French, collections were pushed and
there was considerable addition to, the
fund. An unsuccessful effort was made to
unite with the Ladies' Association.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-05-29
GENERAL EARLY PRESIDENT.

General Early was made president of the
association, Colonel L. NJ. X. Ialcott secre-
tary, Colonel William IL. Palmer trea-
surer. and Sergeant c. p. Allen auditor.
There was an executive committee To-
Gated in Virginia. and chairman Of an
executive committee for each southern
State.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-05-29
ANorHER rINE woRK.

ANorHER TINE WORK.
Another fine work by Merci6, and one
inspired bv like patriotic feeling, was made
for the town of Belfort, and Is called
"Quand Merne." In this group peasant
woman. aglow with patriotic fire and
courage, catches and upholds with
one hand mortally-wounded sol
der as he fills, while with the other
she brandishes the musket snatched
from his feeble grasp, apparently with the
intention of taking ms placein the nations
defence. The womans figure and pose III
this interesting group are OF astonishing
strength and spirit.
The light. graceful figure of Fame
trumpet in hand and so lightly poised on
the summit OF the lofty 1rocadero as to
seem to have just lit there in descent
through the heavens. Is also Mercie's work.
TIE WINGED GROUP.
Yet another offspring of his genius IS q
spirited group known as the winged genius
on horseback. 1t Is o bronze group over
the archway INTO the Louvre which faces
the bridge OF the Saints Peres over the
Seine, and is thrown into magnificent re-
| lief by the midday sun, when it turns the
gilt aureole behind the group into daz-
zing BACKGROUND. In gazing at this work
one knows not which TO admire most-the
| finely-formed and fiery horse, Its star
crowned rider, with upiitted arm and re-
| splendent brow, or the beautiful female
| figure. who. treading the air with daintlly-
| formed feet, and with limbs enfolded in
grGcefully-howing drapery, seems to hoat
along the guiding figure OF the group.
DAVID.
MerciGs fine David of the Luxem-
| bourg" Is well known. IL represents the
young son of Jesse as the 1.-the lad of the
| desert, one foot resting lightly on the
| giants head q little III the rear so as to give
| the backward bend of the right leg as
standing firmly ON the left he IS sheathing
the sword with which he has finished his
heroic deed. The exceedingly slender and
| slightly-built figure seems TO justify the
| Philistine's scOrn OF David because he
was but youth, " and at the first glance
| the boy seems absorbed in the task of Pc
turning the weapon TO its sheath. AS,
however. one continues his gaze at this
| fgure-all sinew and hone a. II is-the
youthful frame seems palpitating with the
emotion stirred in the young hero's breast
| as his ears resound with the shouts of TIL
umph going up from the Israelite host.
AN EQUESTRIAN STATUE.
| An equestrian statue Of King william OF
Holland, made by Mercie, is strong work
| of quiet dignity. His elaborate work for
| the tomb of Louis Philippe and his royal
spouse shows him at his best as portrait
sculptor, for both likenesses are perfect.
He also has O painting, Venus IN the
Luxembourg.
| HIS STUDIOS.
One Of Monsieur Mercie's studios is on the
Boulevard ST. Michel, aud the other. only
few PAGES distant. Is on the Rue do rob,
servatolre, and fronts ON one OF the most
beautiful gardens in Paris.
In. person Mercie is what Ia Amerlcs
would be called below medium height. His
dark hair and brown beard show him 70 be
son of southern cline. His manners arr
! singuiariy easg and dignifed. while tines
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-05-29

stion. uniting the gracefulness of tbe
Grecian style of architecture with the
solidity of modern requirements. Tho
horse and rider appear as IL supported bv
four columns OF polished granite. These
are Grecian, but with their ornaments
brought into accord with the Ornamental
ton of the cartouches, which combine the
laurel and the oak, the combined effect of
the entire structure is grand
The lions head is intended TO portray the
undaunted courage of the man. the oak
his great endurance, and the laurel pro-
claims his right TO DO crowned as one of
the worlds heroes.
THE TWO MONUMENTS.
Tho height OF the masonry Of
the Washington monument
above tho surface OF the
ground S.....................4D feet
Height OF the bronze-work. -. 20 feet inches
Total height Of tho Washington
monument from the top Of
the riders head TO the sur
face OF tho ground. GO feet incheA
The masonry Of the Lee monu-
ment above tho surface Of
ground. ....................4O feet 81. inches
Horse and rider. 81 feet inches.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-05-29

The entire cost Of tho WASHINGTON monu-
ment, including granite and bronze-work
and expenses of all kinds, was S2j90O0.
The Lee monument cost, about $4,000
The difference in the cost of the two
monuments would at first glance seem to
indicate that tho Lee monument IS inferior
work, but such IS not the case. Bronze
work nowadays is nothing like 90 costly as
il was in 1S5il53: the stone-work OF the
Washington monument was exceedingly
expensive. while the.Lee board got theirs
on very low terms.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-05-29

There was long contention IN this city
as TO where the monument should be To-
Gated, and there were many persons who
strenuously opposed putting it upon this
grounds They argued that it would be
absurd TO locate it away out in the fields
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-05-29

Antonin Mercie is native of that inter
esting old city Toulouse, in the southern
part Of France. lie was a pupil Of Jouifroy.
and Of Falguiere; the latter he speaks OF
afTectlonatey as being his master. He him
self. now that he has won distinction. has
a number of pupils, both among his COM
patriots and young foreign artists: In 1868
be received the great prize IN Rome; IN
1870 he was made chevalier, and seven years
later was raised TO the still higher rank of
officer in the Legion Of Honor. In the two
expositions Of 1874 and 1873 be was award
ed medals for his works exhibited on those
two occasions.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-11-25
TIMELY TOPICS.

Three rooms to rent at 90 Summit
street.
1. Chase is selling beaver hats for
SLIGO, fifty-six cents less than they can
be bought for in any other store in town
Shoninger & Co, dealers in Shoniger,
Weber and Emerson pianos offer special
inducements for the holidays. Their
prices are low and their terms most
reasonable. $50 5~z E#@: y
Shoes for men, women and children.
Some rare bargains offered this week BY
G. r. Dodge, SO South Main street.
Epson, Singleton & Co, the foes of
high prices, return thanks to the thou
sands who attended the opening of their
new store dnring the week.
Look in the windows of the Waterbury
One Price Clothing store and see the
splendid line of overcoats, etc. A
speciality of working pants.
Buy your glassware, putty, mixed
paints and paint brushes, at Roe's phar-
macy, 90 Baldwin street.
Fur robes, baby carriage robes, rugs,
| etc, at Hawley's, II South Main street.
Ladies' furs and gents furnishings.
A lot of goods slightly damaged by
water will be disposed of at Il great
sacrifice by Reid & Hughes.
A very large stock of Christmas goods
consisting of toys, books, etc, can be
found at the New York ninety EIGHT
cent store, so South Main street.
Kelly sells bread cheaper than any
other baker in the United States. He is
also heavy on eggs.
Down cushions, pillows, chair rests
also down in half pound bags, at Miller
& Peck's.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-11-25
RnYs, GLIB.


An Interesting EntertRlnment TO Be
Held Tomorrow Evening.
An interesting musical and literary
entertainment will be held in the rooms
Of the Boys club tomorrow evening.
The new home of the boys is an attrac-
tive place, fitted up with all modern i'm
provements, and Superintendent Com
bellack is meeting with great success.
At the entertainment tomorrow night
the following programme will be rem
dered:
Soprano Solo, Mrs Lines
"The Vagabond," Recitation,
De Wit Clinton
breeze of Night" Orpheus Quartette
"Dutchman's Serenade," Recitation,
Miss g. E. State
Vocal Duet, The Misses Sanford
CLEAR Dem Bells" Orpheus Quartette
Pianforte Solo, Mr. Hy B. Churchill
"The Kissing School," Recitation,
De Wit Clinton
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-11-25
ROADS AND SEWERS.

Business Transacted at Last Nights
Meeting of the Boards.
The road board held busy session
last even ing, much routine work being
ordered done and several matters refer
red to the council for action.
The board discussed the condition of
the sidewalk in front of Mrs Margaret
A. Doherty's, property on East Main
street. Mrs Doherty has received two
notices requesting her to place the walk
in condition, but she has failed to do so.
The board referred the matter to the
board of compensation and in the mean
time ordered the street inspector to fill
in the walk even with the curb so as to
prevent accident.
The street inspector was authorized to
fence in the city's yard on Benedict
street.
The board recommended that the
council pass an ordinance prohibiting
the distribution OF circulars and papers
and the throwing of fruit on the streets.
The matter of cleaning out Great brook
to guard against flood or damage from
back water was referred at the city at
torney to see about the city's rights and
duties in the matter. Little brook was
also included. 49,
The board ordered the street Inspector
to clean Great brook from its Junction
" I'LL IAllblS W
at the corner of Scovill street, at an ex-
pense of $3.50. 49,.
The street inspector was authorized to
purchase new horse, cart and harness
for street department work.
The petition of the Horse Railroad
company asking that the crosswalks on
East Main street from Cherry to Dublin
streets, be lowered so that the snow
plough could pass, was tabled in
definitely.
The board then ordered that the TRAN
gular space near E. T. Turner's block at
Harrison alley be paved in accordance
with the original contract.
1t being represented by the street in
spector that three plumbers were violat-
ing the law in reference to making
sewer, gas and water connections, the
board ordered that these parties be mott
fed that the road board will recommend
to tie sewer board the revoking of their
licenses. The street inspector was
ordered to have copies of the city ordi-
nance sent to all persons licensed to
make these connections.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-11-25
AWARDING THE PRIZES.
Close of the Sacred Heart Church
Fair

Close of the Sacred Heart Church
Fair.
The fair of the church of the Sacred
Heart came tn a very successful close
last night, fully one thousand persons
being present. Prizes were awarded as
follows:
John T. Shea, clock T. F. Barrett,
pincushion Ben Keegan, custom made
pants; Mrs Lewis, boys Jersey suit !;
Mary A. johnson, lady's bonnet Mary
Culligan, lady's hat; Rev f. j. Murphy,
oak secretary Mrs Charles McFadden,
embroidered sofa pillow John Thomp-
son, fancy plush lounge j. +. Whalen,
wedding cake; Mary Hubbard, oil
painting Joseph A. Cullen, overcoat !;
Rev NJ. ]. DAILY, Thomaston, half dozen
shirts; P. Hart, boys suit of clothes !;
Mr. Hayes, Cherry street, clothes
Maurice Noonan, quilt; j. jackson,
Bank street, violin Katie Brick, child's
bonnet and cloak Joseph Diagle, fancy
fans; William Monohan, silver knives
Thomas Crannell, gents suit of clothes !;
Katie Crannell, travelling bag; Rev
Father Walsh, silk dress pattern Della
Sealy, fur cape atrick Barry, Smyrna
rug M. j. Mitchell, two boxes cigars
Annie Dunn, box cigars d. O'Mahoney,
extension table; Mary Kelly, gold pencil;
Joseph Grady. cake basket Willie
Pryor, statuary John Thompson, por-
tiers; Mamie Mcdonald, sitting room
set Mary A. Ryan, fancy table; Mrs
Mcqueen, East Main street, tea and
lemonade set; j. Mcdonald, center
table; M. p. Kenny, ton of coal
Thomas III. Hayes, ton of coal James
III. Turley, range; Edward Cummings,
carpet sweeper Valentine BOIL, plush
rocker; Enos Lane, Hartford, table
scarf e. Bentley, fancy chair Mary
Peters, child's dress James Egan, River
street, silver set ; Annie M. Moran, gold
watch DIR Mcdonald, barrel of flour
p. Hart, barrel of flour F. Cruess, SIC
gold piece; Martin Doolin, willow
rocker Mrs Nj. e. Kllduff, range
Willie Deavey, revolver Otto Mart
man, pair of plaques Charles Miller,
pair placques S. NJ. Apgan, dozen pho.
tographs j. f., Gala CHER, dozen photo.
graphs Minnie Cruess, sideboard Lena
Donovan, s'Mater Dolorosa" J. Arnold,
fsMater Dolorosa" Clarence Wolff, car
pet; Adrian L. Wolff, doll and cradle
Rev J. A. Mulcahy, parlor suit Joseph
Roper, chamber suit Frank McKeon,
case of shoes; Joseph Slavin, case Of
shoes.
The gold watch presented to the most
successful canvasser on twenty-five cent
articles was won by Miss Sarah Corr,
who had 1,243 names on her books.
Little Alice Wolff, daughter Of Captain
A. j. Wolff was presented with a medal
for being the most su ccessful canvasser
on the smaller articles
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-11-25
Card OF Thanks.

AT the regular meeting of Washington
Conclave, No oak. 8. F., held last even
ing, the following resolution was passed:
Resolved, that we extend our heartfelt
thanks to the following merchants for
their hearty and generous iliuminations
ON our line of march to the depot, on
the night of November II, en- route for
Ansonia, where we were to install An
sonia ConcIave, K. S. F, No 90: James
I'll. Murnan, J. p. Nugent, Matthew
Wallace, Thomas Finton, Waterbury
Furniture Co, Joseph G. Srahan, Thomas
Kelly.