Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-30

coming I'D James river for at least q
half hour before IL reaches the wharf at
Rockets. The floor OF the garden In OF
slate blocks about twelve inches square.
The garden Is. surrounded by terra
Gotta baIustrade handsomely moulded
iron Orders rising sixteen feet from the
floor. and projecting out eight feet into
the garden surrounding It, and will be used
for spreading an awning for the pro-
lection OF those who object to the sun.
The centre Of the garden Is not thus
protected. At the east end OF the garden
Is erected a stage B feet vide
and 20 feet deep. This Is arched
over with papier-mache decoration OF the
style OF Louis XVI. and, although In
its unfinished state II has rather an I'M
calmly appearance from the street, 1t
adds much TO the beauty OF the garden.
and will not look at all bad from the
street when completed.
on the northerly or Frankln-street side
OF the building is another roof garden.
smaller than that on the Main-street side,
but equally as pretty. 1t Is almost en-
tirely covered with trellis work, and
already vines are being trained along
this frame. so that when the building Is
opened the roof will be entirely shaded.
The principal vines now growing there
are clinging roses and wisteria. On either
side of the garden and TO the front are
two handsome logglas. which show so
well in the cut OF the Franklin-street
front.
Back of the garden and on either side
Of the building are the two towers. which
are at once the most striking portions
OF the structure. They are both liz feet
above the Main-street level, and though
not as high from the ground az the City
nan tower, are, as matter of fact,
owing 10 the eminence on which the hotel
Is built. about ten feet higher in the air
than the City Hall tower. Both have
observatories In them which are accessi-
BILE by flights Of steps from the roof
garden. In the easterly tower Is the
master clock. which is synchronized 10
the United States observatory time This
massive clock has a pendulum - feet
long, and controls the tweni--four clocks
scattered throughout the building.
THE STATUE OF JEFFERSON.
The statue OF Thomas Jefferson, which
Is 10 adorn the hotel, and which was
given to sculptor Valentine for execution,
has been completed, and only awaits re-
moval 10 the hotel II Is a triumph OF
art, and will always stand as the truest
conception and embodiment of the author
Of the nations Declaration OF Independ-
ence
From a careful study OF the best por-
traits obtainable. and the rare privilege
or clothing the figure from model
dressed in the garments that Mr.. Jeffer-
son wore. Mr.. Vale ntine has produced
statue that is instinct with physical and
intellectual vigor. Mr.. jefferson. who
was feet 21-2 inches tall Is repre-
scented in 4 statue of little more
than life-size. The figure is elegant and
Impressive, and the posture easy and
graceful. The left foot is slightly ad-
vanced. and most OF the weight of the
Inquire rests on the right foot His left
hand rests on a Doric column. which I'm
itself is typical Of Mr. Jenerson's classical
nature, and the lines OF the column are
broken by the graceful contact of the
tolhs or his great-cOat, which fall natural
~ against IL. The right hand holds the
original copy of the wonderful paper
which was so mighty IN the destiny OF
this great republic. and bears the faith
ful reproduction of the endorsement on
Its back. as follows:
The Original Draft of the
Declaration Of Independence
Passed by the
Continental Congress
OF the
United States OF America,
4th OF July. INC.
Inc drapery, which. as before stated.
was modelled from Jefferson's costume
gives a delightfully."- picturesque effect -
the hgure. and consists OF a long srea
coat, win ornamental cape, covering a
ighter dress-coat beneath, long waist
coat knee breeches, top boots, and n
imahy-iolded neckcloth. with lace rufes.
There Is an entire absence Of stiftue...
ana conventionality about the figure. and
It's simplicity and ease makes IL the more
beautiful. and when the perfect detail
mas once been studied it Is forgotten in
the general effect. The position of the
mead II slightly bent. giving thoughtful
alr 10 the ngure, and the face Is uleasaut
yet bears the lines Of Intellect. inrce s5,d
power. and the whole IS n grand and
noble conception of the great statesman
The statue IS fashioned from the purest
Cdriafa marble, and is faultess in mate
rial.
1t has not yet been definitely sat,,od
where the statue will b. placed II will
probably so either In the rotunda or I'm
the marble hall on the Franklin-street
side, but the choice Of the sites rests with
Major Ginter, and he has not vet made
up his mind.
WILL HAVE NICE STREETS.
II has not been decided vet as 10 the
Improvement OF the streets around the
hotel. The sidewalks will be Of grano-
llthlc blocks. Il by inches. and Major
Ginter Is desirous Of having the middle
OF the street for the whole block around
Main, Franklin. Jefferson. and Adams
laid with asphalt. lie is willing to bear
mar, or e.,a greater portion, Of the
expense of laying this asphalt. but he
thinks the city should also stand a por-
ton of il.
Too much credit for the faithful execu-
ton OF the plans Of the building cannot
be given 10 Mr.. j.. Il. Polhemus. the rem
resentatlve of the architects. Messrs
Carrere and Hastings. He came to Rich
mond when the excavating was in pro-
gress and has had full charge OF the
work ever since. and therefore is justly
entitled to much credit for having pushed
TO successful finish, in so short time.
one Of the handsomest and most massive
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