The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-03-26
A HOOSIER SCULPTOR
woRK of JAMES PAXTON VOORHEES,.
o OF OUR SENIOR SENATOR.
His Clay Model of the Bust OF Rich-
ard Malcolm johnson Connn,cnd-
ed at the Capital.
Special to the Indianapolis journal.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
WASHINGTON, March 25.-Mr. James
Paxton Voorhees,. of Indiana. has just COM
pleted the clay model of the bust OF Richard
Malcolm Johnson that is to be placed in
the niche in the Senate gallery reserved
for this Vice President. The model was
recently examined by the library commit
tee, which unanimously conceded the merit
Of the work. johnson was personally and
in his public life a much more interesting
character than United States Vice Pres
idents usually are. He was far more OF u
fighter than a statesman and his reputation
as the slayer of the famous Tecumseh is
more lasting than that as Vice President.
Dick johnson it was who killed that
redoubtable chief in the battle OF the
Thames, contrary to the generally con-
ceived notion that Tecumseh was killed
In the battle of Tippecanoe.
In the bust Mr.. Voorhees, has modelled
there is retained all the expression and
fire of the man who was more used to
camp fire councils than the statesmanlike
proceedings of the Senate over which he
presided. although in the latter capacity
he made for himself a reputation which
many of his modern successors might envy.
piece Of work and viii do much to es-
tablish the reputation of Mr.. Voorhees,.
Inc strong MASSIVE heau mas Deen treated
with a freedom and power not generally
Observed in the busts that have found places
N the Senate. The strength of the face is
brought out by the unconventional treat
ment of Mr.. Voorhees, and the roughly
modelled masses are refreshingly original
and pleasing after the many fn.cally
treated pieces of work with which the Cap
ltol is filled. The breadth of treatment
found in this bust is called for by the
be seen. 1t Is to occupy one of the inches
IN the Senate gallery and as Il will be
be softened and the features brought out
without any loss of strength All who
have seen the bust pronounce it a great
Col. Richard Bright, Sergeant-at-arms of
the Senate, who knew Johnson in life;
Senators Blackburn and others who rave
seen 1t have been struck. with the talent
Of the sculptor who produced it.
Mr.. Voorhees, will shortly begin the work
of carving the bust in marble. The con-
tract which has been awarded him is
provided for in the appropriations made
hy the Senate for making busts ct the
be is 5000. Mr.. voorhees, also has in his
studio a bust of Cramp. the ship builder.
cited the admiration OF those who have
seen it. Mr.. Voorhees, has now decided to
DC devote S,s hi himself Elf to sculpture for the ss rest
given his father, Senator Voorhees,. his
entire time, in looking, after his business
q tHS .SGPitOl, but van HChSStotti USfotI
himself wholly to art: He has already
secured a start of which any sculptor
might be proud and with the evidences
Of talent and genius already given by his
work will certainly attain success. While
he has achieved some distinction as an
actor and as a writer he will forsake both
these pursuits for sculpture.
Arrnngement,s for DnIton's Funeral.
Special to the indianapolis Journal.
WASHINGTON, March 25.-The death of
Postmaster Dalton, while no surprise to
his intimate friends, came after all with
a certain degree of shock. A meeting of
the employees of the House was held at the
Capitol this afternoon. which was attended
by a number of prominent Indiana people
and the employees of the Senate. Ex-Rep-
resentstive Holman presided over the meet
ing, and Doorkeeper Hurt was appointed
secretary. Secretary Cox, of the Senate.
Clerk Kerr. of the House, and Journal
Clerk Crutchfield made eulogistic remarks
on the life and character of the deceased.
Honorary pallbearers were appointed as
follows: Senator Voorhees,. senator Cor
man, Mr.. Holman, Mr.. Bynum. Sergeant
alarms Bright, Secretary Cox, Clerk Kerr
and Doorkeeper Hurt. Active pallbearers
were chosen from the employees of the
House postoffice, as follows: Messrs. Carl
ton, Bourne, Crawiey, Horbach, Yater and
Stack. The funeral will occur from the
late residence of the deceased tomorrow
afternoon at 4 o'clock, and the interment
will be made at Glenwood.