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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-08-20
TAKE UP THE GAUNTLET.
The Brookland Democratic Club Elect
/ Officers for the Ensuing Year.

At the annual meeting of Brookland
Democratic Club. No. /. held last night at
their hall on the Brook turnpike, Win
President s. b. CHM in the chair, several
new members were elected and the an
nual reports of officers were read and ap-
proved.
Captain J. II. O'Bannon delivered a
strong speech IN behalf OF President ,. IS.
CHM for the faithful service rendered the
club and the Democratic party through
out the county of Henrlco. The followihg
officers were then unanimously elected FOR
the ensuing year: President, 5. B. Ginn
First Vice-PIesident, Captain j. II. O'Bap-
non; Second vice-President, John Lind
say, Jr.; Secretary, w. @. Grantiand I;
Treasurer, Il. b. Jones; Sergeant-at-Arms'
Thomas j. Kearney.
The President appointed the following
committee ON the annual picnic: john
Lindsay. Jr.. w. J. Vaughn. w. w. Currle'
William H. Keck, and r. Ii: Jacobs, A.
This was the largest meeting held by the
club since the spring campaign.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-08-20
AVERY SLIM COURT.
The Justice Has Featureiess Docke'-
Several Unimportant Cases.

The proceedings of the Police Court yes
Inv, nv foorning were without q feature;
nrIy serI~ few stragglers had been gathered "a
Vn.5 hIne-coaters, and they were up Tor
tSe most insignificant offences. 90 so
'''S Albert Harris (colored) was nnea sz.yo
and costs for Tssr and psssauns and
abusing her. ,.u;,ter and Charles
,,;I;. puch three colored men charged with
s;dine MM,e' and md abetting William johnson to 70
aidins alaans ar from officers when CHARGED with with
ees,"np;ously escsp;o nT cutting and wounding Nelson
ieaor,o mapr;s on last Thursday, were DISCHARGED.
rhsrs Hssr,s was wa no testimony against the men
xele Inhn wy Wiley lev and Mamie, Booker Sbotn
.oIored) yod were fined $50 and costs each iof
disorderly conduct.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-08-20
AN AUGUST MORNING WEDDING.
Professor Fermor Barrett Married to MISS
Annie Blanton Yesterday.

The marriage ut o'clock yesterday.
morning Of Professor Fermor Barrett, OF
Atlanta. to Miss Annie ID. Banton, OF THIS
city. was q very happy event.
The ceremony was performed at the re-
sidence of the BRIDES parents, No. Sll
east Grace street, by Rev. DIR. Peterson,
who conducted very pretty marriage ser
vice. after which Mr.. and Mrs. Barrett left
on the 1910 train tor Atlanta Uid farmyilie
and the Norfolk and Western route.
Promptly at the hour designated the
bride and groom entered the parlors, the
former attired in lovely white SILK,
eft tram.
Beautiful flowers lent halo of sweetness
to the gentle morning breezes that whisked
through the spacious receptlon-room, ana
the pretty costumes of the ladies gave
harmonizing effect to the pretty tableau.
ATTENDANTS AND FRIENDS.
The assemblage wac small one. invita-
tons only having been sent to the most
intimate friends Of the bride and groom
elect. The attendants were Mr.. Ernest
Barrett, brother of the groom, and Miss
Belle Weems, both of Atlanta. There were
also present Mr.. John Barrett, brother OF
the groom. MIR. and Mrs. Egbert X. Jones,
brother-in-law and sister of the bride MIR.
and Mrs. NJ. Robson. of Farmvllle: Miss
Belle Harrison. of Petersburg Mr.. Harman
II. Blanton, brother of the bride, ste,
nographer in the Treasury Department at
Washington; Mr.. and Mrs. l.. NJ. Blanton,
parents of the bride, and others Of this
city.
THE BRIDE AND GROOM.
The bride is the eldest daughter Of Mr..
l.. NJ. Blanton. of this city, a well-known
and prominent real estate dealer, and has
host OF friends here, who regret that
she has decided TO cast her lot in other
lands. She is modest and loyable young
lady with pretty features and winsomt
manners.
Professor Barrett occupies the chair OF
Natural Philosophy at Nillersburg Fe-
male College, Kentucky. though he spends
his vacation with his relatives IN Atlanta
and claims it rs his home.
After a short sojourn with friends in the
"Gate City" Alr. and Mrs. Barrett Will &C
70 their new home in Kentucky.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-08-20
Exclusion OF Chinese.
IBy telegraph to the Dispatch.l

SEATTLE. WASH. August -. - United
States District Judge Hanford yesterday
made an important Interpretation OF the
Cbinese 1''t exclusion act requiring the de-
,ortation of Chinese who come into this
country in violation of the act. Hereto
lore ali Chinese who have been caught
nave been sent to China. Judge Hanford
decides that they shall be hereafter sent
TO the country from which they came.
Tbis will send all the Cinnamon who come
in hereafter back to British CoiumDia.
The case in which the Judge made the de-
cision was that OF Lee Hem Bow, one OF
the Cinnamon recently, brought over tns
over " whom Deputy-Sherif Poor was
klllel.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-08-20
Goes Into Effect To-Day.

General Manager Green, OF the Rich
mond and Danville Railroad Company.
has issued the following circular under
date of August 18th;
On August y, 1891, the general offices in
the operating department of this company,
as we'll as those of the Auditor and Trea-
surer, will be transferred to Atlanta. Ga.
Commencing with August Goth agents
and conductors will make their reports
and remittances to the Atlanta offices, and
connecting lines are requested to forward
all reports for tickets. car mileage, freight.
etc to that address.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-08-20
Now Ready to Organize.

A well-attended meeting of the Sons of
Veterans military company was held at
the Regimental Armory last night with
Mr.. Il. l.. Darlington II the chair. Mr.. H..
/. Cardoza acted as secretary. Quite q
delegation from Company No. g." which
has now united with Company No. l."
we're present and speeches were made by
several members of the organization and
Lee Camp.
A committee was appointed to visit Lee
Camp and invite them 10 attend the meet
ing OF the company to be held next We'd
nesday night. Sixty-seven men have now
signifed their intention to become men,
bers of the company. and papers will he
presented to the Adjutant-General OF Viz
GINA next Thursday asking for the uni
forms and equipments.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-08-20
Continued Success OF the Lawn-Party.

There was another large crowd at tho
Male Orphan Asylum lawn party last night,
and a most delightful evening was spent.
Messrs. Thompkins, Bowles, McCluer. and
Shelton, of the Mandolin Club. rendered
beautiful music. The party will be kept
up tonight and tomorrow with good at
tractions-music, moonlight, and refresh
ments. Superintendent Wilbur promises
continued good car-service. aud everybody
is invited TO attend and belp to lift the
debt hanging over the institution.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-08-20
....l.n Rxe In Hnste.

CBy Anglo-American cable to the D,spaaon' .T" ~.
Eym1s. CIR, August 19.-The Norm aSr ein-
nam Ga1e,t.5s Warsaw correspondent .elo,
graphs that the miliers OF that city ase anur hom
exclusively engaged IN prepa1rI'ii.gb .be ava,la-
and bran for expectation. a. of Warsaw.
says S,y 'lrs'c tb,s Correspondent have been hired
~ heims ne 70 export all tho rye possible peiofo
the prohibition is enforced.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-08-20
PARDON GRANTED HENRY RODGERS.
The Surgeon Says He Is Dying with Con-
sumption-The Prison Healthy.

The Governor has sent from the Blue
Ridge Springs pardon for Henry Rodgers.
who was sentenced to the penitentiary
from Rockingham county February, 1890,
for five years for horse-stealing. Rodgers
was liberated upon the certificate OF Prison
SURGEON Nash that he is dying with con-
SUMPTION, and further imprisonment
would only shorten his days. Accompany
ing the certificate was letter 10 the Gov
ernor from DR.. Nash, in which he SAYS:
Am sorry you are under the impression
that the convicts are so delicate, as saw
from an item published lin one Of the
morning papersl several days ago. an ex-
trac; from letter from you to Mr.. Mo
Leod. | am glad TO say that the instltu-
tion Is in healthier condition than 1t has
been for five years, according to the
monthly reports. l am sorry to say we
have several cases of consumption. That
is the greatest trouble have to contend
with
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-08-20
Those Who Won Prizes.

At the annual picnic Of Iron-Moulders'
Union. No. 1928, of Richmond, given at
Providence Forge on Monday the stove
was drawn by Mr. j. E. Baugh, OF
Manchester, and the prizes offered were
won by the following persons; Gold ring
for best lady dancer, Miss. L. Griffin
thimble for most popular lady present,
Miss f. Duffen; ring for the finest baby on
the grounds, the little child of MIR, j. e.
Krouse; box or cigars for best gentleman
dancer, Mr. John Ryan.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-08-20
-'1S STATE ALLIANCE.
'n'fsed-A BIow at Crisp
Falls short.
.,.. 'hil y ;he Dlspatcb.]

'r.,.. '''iA u 'he D.spatcb.l
t.a., 49, august l9.-The State
s. ..... II. .e''.oD here to-day. Great
.''.,i p inis meeting. as il was
Aslt would bs made on
i, "a. 5.,.. -- lon. The morning ses-
/, f.i,'. '.l y the routine work OF
= = '.,A. The only breeze there
/, I .le '''' an el0ft on the part Of
\ 4tes e'f.les 70 inject what pro-
!. f.si .., ~ % Livingston, but this
i va y y % order, and the conysn-
4 ~ r..s .s iAiing. Governor North
1, lfle,,...' ''sslierei the leader OF tho
s91 =, ,i,0fces, endoavored 70 have
n tt 49,. - ue chair overruled.
'Fts. N ''i.''A ,'A session the matter was
we shane of resolntian far
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-08-20

Rev. DR.. Goodwin preached to large
congregation at the Baptist mission tent
last night. and by request offered prayer
for number Of those present. He will
preach again tonight at 8 o'clock, and on
account of the increasing interest taken IN
these services it is expected that very
large audience will listen to him.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-08-20
Strnc. hx "a Ealing Hrick.

The city ambulance was summoned yes
terday morning ut IL o'clock to attend a
colored man who had been struck on the
head with brick which fell from house
being pulled down. After receiving the
proper medical attention the man was
taken home. q,
Another call was received at $50 p. NJ.
to attend white man who was found ON
the street suffering with fever: He is from
Pittsburg. Pa. The man was taken to the
~ bnaaNttal
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-08-20
A SuccessfuI Church Festival

The festival held at the Laurel-Street
Methodist church for the past two eve
nings has been largely attended and very
successfully conducted; The weather has
been just such as would draw out lots OF
pretty girls and young men, and Of course
the affair from financial standpoint pros
pered In consequence. The object of the
entertainment was the aid of the church.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-08-20

postponement Of the election Of officers
until charges could be preferred against
Livingston ana investigated. This was
unanimously voted down. A resolution
endorsing Livingston was then passed
with but one dissenting vote.
resolution providing that no Alliance
man should vote for any man for Speaker
Of the National House Of Representatives
who is not in full accord with Alliance
as blow at Crisp, and it is not believed
the resolution will be taken from the
table.
Tomorrow the election Of officers takes
place. Colonel Livingston's reelection is
conceded. :"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-08-20
AUCTION SALES TODAY.

II. SELDOM TAYLOR & SON. p. NJ, court
saie OF three-stOry building on south side VI
Cary street between Eighth cad Nin;h.
JAS. MACDOUGALL, lOI5 A. NJ, liquors, bar
fixtures groceries. tobaccOs. showcases, &c,
at 72O west Broad street.
DASHIELL x COBB, O p. NJ, frame house and
lot No. 60l north IwenEy-seyenth street.
GEORGE w. MAYO, 10h A. NJ, furniture
paintings. stoves, SC.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-08-20
NJ. Lakewood All Right.

Mr.. ]. W. Lockwood, who by MISTAKE
drank a solution of arsenic Tuesday night.
is now entirely well-in fact he never eI-
perienced any inconvenience by the acci-
dent. as hs Immediately took antidotss
which counteracted the effects OF the dead
iy liquid. He attended to his business
yesterday.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-08-20
Roasted 10 Death.
rBy telegraph TO the Dispatch.l

p,,,,.aH,M Ala. August 19.--Thomsss
pdna i,,i" s'iTtoen-year-old white boy, iell
mo- ! TO- a lake OF molten Stag at the Ensley
tn1g fur1ace last night and was roasted to to
ielt5. deat5. He was an employe engaged IN
dnrouine the Stag and bis foot sllpped'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-08-20
WILL DIE FIRST.
American Scientists In Session.

WAaHISoroS. August 19.-!The fortieth
meeting Of the American ASSOCIATION for
the Advancement OF Science was formally
opened this morning in tho law lecture
room Of the Columbian University. This
association Is the leading scientific body in
America and has among its active mem-
bess of over 2,200 many eminent specialists
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-08-20
n, poner,.ou.s Condition.

DR.. Robert W. Robertson, the physician,
ct the almshouse, who has been, very Ill
with APPENDICITIS since last Thursday, was
considerably better yesterday and the
operation the consulting physicians have
for several days considered necessary was
again postponed.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-08-20
..,.. r,ouble as 20 Rye.

fBy Anglo-American cable 70 the pl'ps'oH.i
p,,,s Gsp August l9.-The Finnish
csd bstais Iii I'm, propose to prohibit the eI;
senate WIZ prve. Otherwise it is feared
porta,aion, on, ., cut of supplies for Finland.
rus 1sSss viii upset the plans Of Russian Pea- a
Grants an,u Wv who hoped TO export rye r'a FIN
l..
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-08-20

In every branch Of scientific research.
During the meeting. which will continue
until Tuesday Of next week. two meetings
Of the eight constituent sections" OF tho
association viii be held daily, at which
papers will be read relating 10 the special
subjects Of mathematics and astronomy.
physics, chemistry. mechanical science
biology, antrophology. and economic sci.
ence and statistics. General sessions OF
the association will be also held each
morning at 10 o'clock.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-08-20
The Danger Oyerrated.

LONDON, August ls.-Ihe Berlin CORE
spondent Of tho Times argues that the danger
of distress owing TO the advance In gram has
been greatly oyerrated by free-trade ngitators.
The Berlin Reichsrnzeigcr says that winter.
Gown rye is estimated 10 produce So pc. cent. OF
an average harvest.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-08-20
All Three Drowned.

fBy telegraph 10 the D'sp"'onI
BrRMrvGHAm, ALA, August l9.--Neai hi-
.oiia Yesterday three children named Arinl-
t@ce. @ca one boy and two girls, were wasnlhhs
.abe' creek The swift current caught
Nom and ali three were drowned.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-08-20
T,,o GRAVY Women Hang Themselves.

ITIy ttItKfhpu % IIIU H717I''I'N'''I
Bt-rrA1o, \. Y, August ia douole
o,,cide occurred g the Erie county jail at
noon TO-DAY. Two insane, women naineu
Anna Gorosowsky and Catherine Schmldt
hanged themselves with pieces OF De1-
clothing within twenty minutes Oh eacn
~ her
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-08-20

BRows's Iron BI1TERs cures dyspepsia, Ma
laria, BillOusness. and General Debility. Gives
Strength, aids Digestion, tones tho nerves--
creates appetite. The best tonic for Nursing
Mothers. weak women and children.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-08-20
Moonlight Excursion.

The Epworth League of Broad-Street
Methodist church will give an excursion
tonight down the river. A pleasant time
is guaranteed to all who accompany them
The Ariel will leave her wharf at 8 p. n.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-08-20
A, Attention Hardly Appreciated

u.,r,roy. Osr., August 19.-Mrs. WI.
so,' a patient in the Hamilton asylum iast
S;ob,t sGH, choEed another patient, alrs'
straehn, to death.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-08-20
city Cirenif Court.

Suit was instituted in the Circuit Court
against E e Taylor 4 Co. for $4,000.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-08-20
-, ,h..s-pIaycr Dead.

A Dfstiugufshed Chess-riny'I
,pv nrlo.Americsn cable to tho Dispa'cn'I
LoSDos.. Esq, August ts.a MI nIsSsr. died
sen. the distinguished chess-p''''
to-day.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-08-20
rnr STATE ALLIANCE
,-,oNs ADoPTeooN The ecou-
slso-o, sro pssT QUESTIONS
,omcer, and Representatives.
r'.'',, oe.ls =. ocmand' Under Discus
'", ,.'oo-ro-pay's bas'"e'''

N.' III. ...-h Che talk was iull ana
'. a.. ..f faatit would be hard
81 6a more HARMONIOUS """y
. t'-' .,.,, rpr prrr.
tpo,,obonnock
rr.as.~ om.i'' Oh To-. ',"l ,"n which
NJ ~. i-V"'"H
ri 81, t,,,h psiriotic ard
...'' .,o. ia money aud not in
a. carncstly ncseech ,.le rhe
..tr-r r.i.'- -..s., n.' !, ,oojsitv.
u.t. chairman OF the ;.,S oomi
T ....'.rf- Address supr''t',u pm
.. was received Inc re-
.tt ,hngs. tonches on 'ha'
.i.ars address Which re-
....a- he state debt, pro. l,,-
g-,.,at rte OF taxa taxation, tom
stra'.' u ,ers cnrht 10 re-
i.t ,.mi.tce Is satisfied that
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-08-20

The Weekly Dispntcn'
an eieht-page. 64-column newspape' onlv %
~ nsessine Of general ipiormation' t" oH's
~ mar Rnnnn-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-08-20
,r,. 4. Mule ip Distress Seems to Prosper
III" -. o. tba Disnnfch.l

Nrw YORK. August 19.-The, cornerstone ne
80 tbe magnificent new Nal and h1pre,ss Z, s,s
Duiidine was laid this afternoon WIN eiao-
cate and appropriate ceremonies
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-08-20
Nfsft shoes,

Made 10 order from 81 80 20 sl0. Your
choice Cor S5. w +. DREw 4 Co..
Shoe Manufacturers.
200 Main street corner Eighth.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-08-20
BURGLAR CLARKE CONVICTED.
He Goes to the Penitentiary-Other
Charges Against Uim-Rogers's Photo.
fSno,iaI .ninnrnrn In thu nisnafchl

Especial telegram to the Dispatch.l
FAnMy1LLE. Va, August 19.--The trial of
George Clarke, safe-blower and burglar.
which has occupied the court since Mon
day evening. was resumed this morning
and tho day taken up by argument. OF
counsel. The opening argument was
made by Commonwealth 's-Attorney A. ID.
Watkins, who reviewed the evidence sue
cinctly. making pointed comments as he
Judge J. NJ. Crute followed for the de-
fence, and visibly moved many persons
present. At IL o'clock Colonel Fitzgerald
commenced argument for the defendant.
He spoke for five hours. and never did
the Colonel make finer speech. He went
for some Of the States witnesses with
out gloves. At $3.50 O'clock the Common
wealths Attorney concluded the closing
argument.
THE VERDICT.
ATT O'Clock the jury returned with ver-
dict, as follows: I'VE. the jury. find George
Clarke guilty of the offence as charged
i'm the within Indictment. and fix his term
of punishment at fifteen years in the peni-
tertiary"
As the verdict was read there was
smiling ripple of satisfaction upon the
faces OF all except the prisoner and his
counsel. The former stood motlonless.
though he could not keep back the tears
which stole from his eyes.
The jury was polled at the request Of
counsel, and sentence was deferred TO
await probable motion from the defend
ant tomorrow.
SWEEPING CHARGES.
Commonwealth's-At Watkins re-
ceiyed the following telegram from Chief
Post Office Inspector j. ID. King this
evening:
Against George Clarke. pos.-office
burglar, We have positive evidence con-
Meeting him with the robberies at Waynes-
| boro', Basic City, Shendun, Quicksburg,
and Berryville. We also have evidence
that Byrnes shipped the satchel from Bal
timore July lith to Duncan, Charleston,
w. Va, containing burglars outfit. and
, Clarke Is identified as the man who OBJ
tained it. Clarke shipped the satehel from
| Shendun to Cusick. Philadelphia, July the
Goth. If we can assist you wire me:
u. ID. KING"
The remaining indictment against Clarke
will be nOOe prosecuted,
WILL DIE FIRST.
Missouri Redd," or John Rodgers. will
not be arraigned for trial at this term Of
the court. He was told by the officer that
| his photograph was wanted, and his reply
was that he would die before he would
submit to the sitting. The Common
| wealth's Attorney says 1t must DO had.
The Richmond officers will return home
tomorrow happy over the results 80 iar.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-08-20
csaseeowiTn muTlNous CONDUCT

rho Evidence Conflicting and sne "a''
p,scnarged-AiIsssd Maii-Rooesry'
wa,rant was issued Tuesday by
A wailaas wa.nsas Commissioner McLain Plea
anss uni,eo on complaint Of @. Gould master aSs
Of vessSv ~ " Il. Hunter. mate q the ship: ?:
srrestt Z, ~ his charges alleged that hunter
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-08-20

BENNINGTON, Vr., August 19.-The appre-
tensions of rain entertained last night
proved groundloss and Bennington's great
day dawned clear and beautiful, and at an
early hour all was hustle and stir with the
arrival OF many thousands of visitors to
join the thousands already here, martial
music, marching bodies. and hurry OF
preparations for the parade. 1t seemed as
though the surrounding country for miles
had emptied its entire population into the
historic town. The decorations. so elabo-
rate and beautiful. were spared the ex-
pected dampening aud were the admira-
ton and wonder of every rural eye.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-08-20


The monument stands on commanding
s;te 2s3 feet above the Wallomsac river.
This river flows through the village of Ben
nington. The foundation Of the monu-
ment is the solid rock Of the mountain on
the top of which was situated the Ben
nington of the Revolution. The structure
ia an obelisk, built Of native stone, and
faced with Sandy-Hill dolomite. The
HEIGHT from the base to the top of the
capstone is 301 feet l0H inches. The
monument at the base il 81 feet inches
by 81 feet inches. running to point
at the top. The walls are thick at the
base, but decrease gradually to thick
ness of two teet at the apex. The ouessscs
stone is laid with "stretchers and head
ers.n The inside walls rise to the height
of 26O feet, after which the stones extend
through the wall. Inside the walls are
left in the rough rock. Outside the stone
- rough finish. The lookout-room Is ls0
feet above the foundation and is reached
by an iron staircase. The room IS marked
On the outside by two entablatures
enoircIing the monument. These offer
a contrast to the rough face of the. bal
ance of the structure. From this lookout
the battle field is plainly visible, seven
miles away. The first room in the monu.
ment contains four tablets, three OF them
insoribed respectively TO the States Of
Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Yer.
mont. The fourth is blank. The look
| out room contains four historic granite
| tablets placed there by the Vermont His
| forical Society, the Masonic fraternity
which laid the cornerstone IN 1851; thu
Order OF Odd-Fenows, aud the Crane
Army Of the Republic.