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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-30
Students Entertain.

An entertainment was given by the stu
tents of Woods Commercial College last
night at the college hall. There were a
large number of persons present One of
the features Of the evening was the per-
formance on the piano of Miss Hattie Con-
stantine.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-30
TRINITY M. e. CHURCH.
Revival Services I'm Progress Conduct

Revival Services I'm Progress Conduct.
ed by Rev. OstrOm.
The revival meetings at Trinity NJ. E
church, corner 9TH and streets south
east, continue to grow in interest, the spa
cious auditorium being crowded each even
ing. The meetings are conducted by Rev
Henry Ostrom of Wisconsin. The singing
is conducted by Mr.. John P. Hills of In.
diana.
Tomorrow afternoon at AIS o'clock there
will be an interesting melting for the boys
and girls, and tomorrow evening a grand
rally for the young people will be held al
1880 o'clock. Mr.. Ostrom's subject on this
occasion will be What Live For" Seats
are free and the public is cordially invited
to attend these meetings.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-30
Prof. Springer Declines.

To the Editor of The Evening Star:
The publication of my name in The Star
of this date as associate principal of the
Night High School is a mistake. The ap-
pointment was made without application
on my part, and without consultation with
me.
1 have declined it, and shall not be con-
nected with the night school during the
coming year +. A. SPRINGER
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-30
Last Excursion of the Season to Nj
agara Falls.

The Pennsylvania railroad will operate
special train of parlor cars and day coach
es leaving Washington 30 am October
II going via Buffalo. Tickets good for ten
days. so round trip Stop-over allowed a,
Buffalo. Rochester and Watkins returning
Advertisement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-30
LOCAL MENTION.
AMusEMENTs TONIGHT.

Academy of Music.-Eugenie Blair In
The Ironmaster.'
Bijou Theater.-Frapk McNish and the
Bijou Burlesque Opera Company in Err
mimic"
Columbia Theater-castle Square Opera
Company in THE Fencing Master.
Grand Opera House-"Falien Among
Thieves"
Kerran's Lyceum Theater-May How
ards Burlesque Company.
Lafayette Square Opera House-Donnelly
and Girard in The Geezer.''
New National Theater-Stuart Robson in
THE Comedy of Errors
Glen Echo-Concert by the Royal Hun
garian Band.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-30
CHESAPEAKE AND OHIO RAILWAY.
THROUGH THE GRANDEST SCENERY q
AMERICA. ALL TRAINS yEsrIBuLEI

TON SIXTH AND B STREETS.
Schedule In eject May 49, 1897.
2.2O Pm. DAILY-Ciucinnatf and St Iouis Sne-
cial-Solid train for Cincinnati. Pullman sleepers
to Cincinnati Lexington. Louisville, Indianapolis
nau to Chicago. Connects At Covington. va, for
If:lO PM DAILY r " LimIted-solid train
for Cincinnati, Pullman sleepers to CINCINNATI.
Lexington and Louisville without change. Pull
man compartment car to Virginia Hot Springs
without change. Tuesdays Thursdays and Satur.
days. Daily connection for the Springs Obserya-
ton parior Car sleepers Cincinnati to Chicago and
. Is aSa Pm. pAnY-ror coraousvfu.. cbar,ot,e.-
vile, Stannton snd for Richmond daily. except
1o:5S AM. EXCEPT suNDAY-Parior car wash-
ington- to Richmond and Richmond 10 Old Point
only rail line. via Penna.. R.. T. and p. and O and
o. railways
Reservations and tickets at Chesapeake and Ohio
olnces. SIS and tz21 PennUlvania avenue. and It
the station
H. W. FULLER,
ap1z-&o6 General Passenger Agent.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-30
BANK BUHDrsG SOLD.


Republics Structure.
The sale of the National Bank of the Re-
public building, at the corner of It'll and D
streets. was made yesterday afternoon for
$4,000 to Peter Latterner, formerly a dyer,
who lives at 100 AZ street northwest. The
property sold consists Of parts Of sublots
and 10, in square 432, and fronts "a feet
IA inches on 7th street, and runs 100 feet
to an alley on d street. The improvements
embrace four-story brick and stone build
Ing, and its furnishings, which consist of
a vault. safe valued at $4,000, and the
bank furniture. For several years past the
bank statements have stated a valuation
of $4,000 for the building and $13, 900 for
the fittings. The building was erected in
1855, on the foundation of the old Patriotic
Bank. This sale concludes the voluntary
liquidation of the bank. The sale is re-
garded as very good one.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-30
b. AND o. BULLETIN.
Radnnpd RlfaS

Niagara Falls and return, $40. Personal
ly conducted ten-day tour, Tuesday, Oct. D..
Special train leaves Washington at $40
am, with coaches and Pullman cars at
tache1.
Philadelphia and return, s.. Tickets good
going on fa3 and am. trains, valid for
return on all regular trains, Sunday next.
Baltimore and return, 81. All trains 60
irS and returning Sunday next.
baltimore and return, 81 p tomorrow, ac-
count OF base ball game between Washing
ton and Baltimore.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-30

Stephen Van Wyck and Frederick L. Sid
dons. trustees. have transferred to Thee
dore Hoibrook and Bates Warren premises
1%21. Is25. 1927, 1922 1915. 1917. 1919, 1881
and 1913 Keresaw avenue northwest The
price named in the deed is 1000 The
property is improved by a row of new
houses.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-30
ALEXANDRIA AND MT. VERNON
RAILWAY.
FROM STATION. 13h STREET AND PA. AVE

In effect May o. 1897
For Alexandria (week days., $50, 7:05 7:35 ex..
500, $50 ex, 900, $50, 1905 ex, IL 90, IL AS
am. 1905 ex.. 1890, 1:15, las. 2:O5 ex., 24O,
300 e., 800 400 ex. 4:15 e., 4:45, Cos, $40
ex.. $40 sos ex.. 6:25. 200. 500. 900. i0:OO
II 20. IL so pm.
For Alexandria Sunday only, 500. 300, 1000,
1890 ll:Oo, l1:3o am, 1900 noon, 1880. / :0o
900. $50. TOO, 500 300. 1890, II 30 pm
For Mount Vernon Dyke and Way Stations (wcek
days.: $780, 1905, 30 M. 12:05. LIS. 2:O5,
800, 400. AIS p.m
Dyke and Riverside: TOO pm.
For Mount Vernon and Way Stations Sunday
only: 900. II 90 am. 200. 4:9o pm.
For Arlington and Agueduct Bridge (week days.:
1920 LIZ. 205. go. $780, $50. 400. ais. 5:2O
COS, 6:25, TOO, 500 pm.
onlyl: 500. 9:00 1O:00 l0:30, II 90. II 40 am,
1900 noon, 1880, l.o0, 1:30. 300. 2:30. 500
pm
Baggage checked free for passengers holding FIRST
jy12
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-30
$40 Niagara FalI. vita II. and o

Special train of coaches and Pullman par
Tor cars will leave Washington $40 am.
Tuesday, October ., arriving Niagara Falls
IL pm same day. Tickets good returning
within ten days. Delegates to brotherhood
of ST. Andrew convention at Buffalo will
use this train.-Advt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-30
CITY AND DISTRICT.
The Saturday Star.

The Saturday Star would be a well
come visitor to an out-of-town friend.
A years subscription will be sent
from any date to any address In
the United States for a dollar.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-30
Marine Band mt the barracks.

The Marine Band will play the following
music al the marine barracks this after
nccn. beginning at 4:10 o'clock:
March, medley. Wait for the Wagon"
Whack, Whack,' "Low-Backed Car
Qso9 Arr. by TRAY
Overture, Martha QS6J). =. Arr by Scala
March. Grant Inaugural March" QS6),
Composed by Scala
Grand Fantasia for clarinet, Lucia Di
Ldmmermoor'' ...............D onizettf
CMusician Oliver)......Arr. by Schneider
Selection from blue Beard" 49,. Offenbach
uSI3) Arr. by Schneider
Characteristic Dance, The Coquette."
Composed by Sousa
Congress of Nations QsI3). =. Arr. by Sousa
Gs2Votte, "Minnehaha' ..........
80 Composed by FanciuiH
A Trip to Manhattan Beach" OS92),
Composed by FancinlH
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-30
EXCURSIONS TOMORROW.

Steamer Norfolk for Norfolk and Fortress
MCIroe at pm.
Steamer Samuel j. Pentz for Glymont
and intermediate landings at $50 am
Trains leave 1312 street and Pennsylvania
avenue for Arlington hourly from 8 am. to
pm.
Trains leave 13ls street and Pennsylvania
avenue for Mount Vernon at 500. 1905, II
am, 1905, 2:05, g. and 4:15 pm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-30
A Schedule Departure.
To the Editor of The Evening Star:

To The Editor OF The Evening Star:
Agreeably to your suggestion in your
editorial "A Street Sweeping Emergency
j have to note an apparently new depart.
ure from the schedule time for sweeping
18th street northwest, which have never
seen In such a filthy condition as 1t has
been rnder the new regime. s. w. r.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-30
They Sell ANYTHING.

In cleaning house. moving or replacing
your old furniture and carpets with new
send what you don't want to Sloan & Co.
400 6 ST, and you will be agreeabIy sur
prised with the result. Tel. 146S.-Advt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-30
COAI-COAT.'

Now is your time to make contracts for
your winter supply of coal Well screened
full weight and the best coal on the mar
ket. John Kernedy-main yard, 4th and F
SITS ne; mill and depot. S. Cap. and K;
offices. 1880 F st. NV. and I07 G St NV
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-30
French Line.

CC.NPAGNIE GENERALE TkANsATI.ANTIQIE.
DIRECT LINE TO PARIS FRANCE.
VIA HAyRk
La Champagne. Poirot. sat. Oct. 2, 10 am.
La Touraine. Sanfeiii.. Sat. OFT. 3. 10 am.
RATES OF PASSAGE First -rlsss. New YORK 70
Rnris sos and upward by all sfcnr:erE except La
Tourane, Including railway fare Paris aud land
ing charges Buffet Parlor seats free. Sec
ond-class TO Paris, x54.15 A. FORGET. Gen.
erai Agent. General Once, No. Bowling Green.
n G. W. MOSS ga Penn. ave-. Washing
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-30

FOR YOUR ICED TEA
Use kenny's Cheon,' the best SOC. Tea in
America. Pure American-refined Sugars az
cost. c. D. Kenny. seven city stores.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-30

WE'VE CLEANED MORE CARPETS
been cleaning carpets longer-than any
other house in town. That's why We do so
much better work Carpets insured. fully.
Wagon calls. NJ. X. Thorp, 4SS Maine ave
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-30

YOU SHOULD SEE HOW HANDSOME
and stylish we can make old furniture-by
upEoistering or recovering. Send us yours.
Carpets cleaned in matchless style. Wa
CONS CALL Empire Upholstery and Carpet
Cleaning Wks., 631-5 Mass ave. Phone IL.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-30
Andirons. Muddiman. 18th and G streets

The sewer in rear of 922 Sd street north
east is DISTRACTED.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-30
FOR YOUR ICED

During yesterday and last night the po-
lice made seventy-one arrests.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-30

Insure in "'The Leading Fire Insurance
Company of America" The Aetna of Hart
ford, Conn. ]. T. West Agent rs 18th NV.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-30
To Arlington, Fort flyer
and Falls Church, take
The Electric Cars at
The Aqueduct Bridge.
Ericsson LimeExcursiOns''

BY WATER FROM BALTIMORE
To Philadelphia daylight trips), Mondays,
Wednesdays and Fridays, at 7:30 am. =. 81 90
10 Philadelphia and return (ten days. 81. %
To philadelphia and return by rail. s. 90
To Cape May from Philadelphia by raiD. %
To Cape May and return (ten days.. 4.25
To Cape May and return (season) 81 so
To Atlantic City from Philadelphia by RAID. 40
To Atlantic City and return (ten days. So. 90
TO Atlantic City and return tseason). 81. 90
To Asburv Park, Ocean Grove, Long Branch 100
To Ashury Park, Ocean Grove, Long Branch
and return, season( fromP Philadelphia by raiD$6.O 90
To New York from Philadelphia by raiD -. $4O0
To New York and return eleven days. LOO
Tickets on sale lat the Office only for Albany,
Troy. Saratoga Springs n. Y; New Haven, Bridge
port. Conn.,; Portland, Vineyard Haven and Cottage
points North.
Daily steamers Except Sundays from wharf,
scrptive pamphlet Of the route and the great FISH
ing grounds at Betterton. Tickets for sale at
60c. State rooms, 81, $3.50 and 81 extra. For
further information apply or write 10
CLARENCE SHRIVER, Agent
my26-0 204 Light St. Baltimore Nd.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-30

insure in the Liverpool and London and
Globe Fire) Insurance Company.
j. T. WEST, Agent, us 18th st. NV.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-30

There are twenty-six policemen on leave
VILE fourteen are confined to their homes
by reason CT sickness
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-30

II you want anything. try an ad in Thu
Star. II anybody has what you wish, 20,
will get an answer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-30

*l.2S To baltimore and Return. SI.2S
Account Washington Baltimore base ball
games. The Pennsylvania railroad will sell
On september 30 and October / round-trip
tickets to Baltimore at rate of $I25 good
only on date of issue. Most convenient sta
ton to ball grounds.-Advt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-30

Base BaIl-WashtngtOn VS.. Baltimore
Deciding games for the pennant For these
games the b. and o. X. X. will sell round
trip tickets, September 80, 30 and October
1, at SIS for the round trip-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-30

The hydrant at the corner of I'd and H
streets northeast is out of order.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-30
So Norfolk & Wash. Steamboat Co.'S ~,
Autumn Trips to Old Point Comfort.

Norfolk and Va. Beach. Most delightful
season at these popular resorts. Saturday
evening excursions will be continued at S,
round trip, returning Monday 6:30 a.m-Ad
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-30

Money to lend at ) and 8 per cent on real
estate Frank T. Rawlings. 1905 Pa. ave-
Advertisement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-30

Finest Service via the Pennsylvania
railroad to Baltimore next Sunday, October
g. Only 81 round trip.--Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-30

Gas heating stoves-Oil heaters. c. A.
Muddinlan, 18th and G streets
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-30

The SmOOthest Line to Philadelphia.
The Pennsylvania railroad. Only 81 next
Sunday.-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-30

TO CHINA PAINTERS:
See Novelties in White China at Sher-
rats 1873 18th St NV. Glasses open daily.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-30

$1.25 To baltimore and Return SI..5
via Pennsylvania RailrOad.
Tickets on sale Saturday and Sunday,
October and 3; good to return until Mon
day, October 4. on any train.-Advt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-30
$500 Philadelphia and Return Win
n. and

Persons who have used it say the Royal
Blue Is best and quickest line Try it Sum
day next.-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-30

Newest, most beautiful and most appro
pirate floral designs and decorations for
weddings. openings. etc, by GUIDE, 122i F.
advertisement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-30
If You Want the Best Come Here.

If not elsewhere will do. You take no
chances with us. We only sell pure butter.
James +. Oyster, 800 Pa. ave.-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-30
S1.25 to Baltimore and Return vim n.

September o. 30 and October /. account of
base ball games between Washington and
Baltimore teams. Take 45-minute flyers
Advertisement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-30

Flower stands-Morselrs. HOS eth NV.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-06
The First Red Leaf.

'rhzaDeth Akers in the Youths Compan
ion)
Mhat Is that which the eve perceives
%io"ing among the thick green eayes7
Is II an oriole perched to rest.
" tanager, with his vivid vest?
VI lonely grosbeak left behind
Forgotten by all his gorgeous kind?
Alas. Tor summer-and woe for me-
us the hrst red leaf on the dogwood-
tree.
an why. for the grass is not vet sere.
no phsnt betokens the falling year:
ia,e rose reigns on her rhorny throne
Al the fairer because alone.
AND mods and smiles In the sunny noon
AS sweet and perfect as those OF June.
why mint at winter and storm TO he
y nrst red leaf or the dog wood -freeo
One orphaned lily leans pale and tan
LAST or us line. by the lichened wall
me ne saIyia losses its brilliant plume
hrsS I 2 hasturtiums are yet in bloom
xariu "an an. crimson and gold and white
Yet here. with its sorrowfu, nronhecv
IS the hrst red leaf on the dogwood Tree,
path e 'neauoW
where mowers gather the aftermath.
Inc nrst pale aster has but Begun
-, 10 mint mat the torrid days are done
ne Ifinxy sprays OF the goldenrod
are spreading their spendthrift wealth
And a.. while they charm US. we need not
The frat red leaf on the dogwood.treel
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-06

while the disaster on the Chesapeake
and Ohio railway Thursday was mos
deplorable. II Is but simple matter o.
justice TO say that everything goes to
show that the management OF the road
| cannot be blamed In the premises. TIL
statement made after official inspection
that the accident was caused by the
breaking Of an axle under the front truck
| OF the engine Is confirmed, and as
| the engine was thoroughly examined
! and responded satisfactorily to the usual
tests before 1t left the round-house at
Charlottesville on It's Inflated run. the
giving way OF any part Of II could not
have been foreseen.
In this connection, II may be stated
that the Chesapeake and Ohio has a
remarkable record of freedom from ac-
cidents resulting In the death OF, or In
Jury TO. passengers. II our memory
serves us correctly. prior to Thursday
there had not been since the Jerry's Run
disaster I'm 1867 more than two
serious passenger train accidents on the
road. One of these was caused by a
cars swinging from the track while the
train was coming down the Blue Ridge,
and Is known as the Greenwood acct
dent. The other occurred at Stanton,
and was caused by mishap to the air.
brake hose, that was exceedingly singu-
lar, IL not unprecedented. The equip
ment and trackage of no road in the
country is looked after more carefully
than are those Of the Chesapeake and
Ohio, and during all the season Of bust
ness depression through which We have |
passed, constant Improvement was being
made in the roadway of this great Vir-
yinia system. While this record does
lot abate the deplorableness of Thurs
lays wreck, 1t certainly speaks we'll for
he management of that company, and
ught not to be lost sight of by the gene
al public in considering the roads re-
ent misfortune.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-06


prevent the spread of smallpox nor put
an end TO II within limited areas. With
all the emphasis at their command, they
insist upon the addition OF vaccination
10 the other precautions. and they assert
that thus. and thus only. can safety be
secured. Here are their exact words:
I'VE believe that the only Trustworthy
protection at present known against
smallpox. alike for the individual ana
the community. Is efficient vaccination
in infancy and subsequent revaccnatjon,
and that the only effective way of stamp
Ing out epidemics Of this disease lies In
the free use Of these agencies"
Yet in some communities. both In this
country and abroad. many persons may
be found who have a decided prejudice
against vaccination. In Montreal, Can
ada, where the smallpox has again
broken out. this prejudice Is widespread.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-06
MIR. MACFARLAND'S DEATH.
A WelI-known Interchangeable.
sOn-SfideII Incident.

J PETERSBURG, November 5-(Special
] Information from Washington brings the
| announcement of the death yesterday IN
| that city Of a Petersburger-Mr. James
| Edwards Mcfarland, aged 68-who, while
he had not lived here since anterior 70
| the war, was we'll known to most of the
older people of our community. His promi-
nence during and subsequent to the war,
particularly In connection with the Ma
son-Slidell incident, is a matter of his
tory At one time he was possessed Of
large means, which were swept away by
the result of the war. He was highly
educated. cultured. refined. and courteous.
He visited his old home in Petersburg last
year-the first time since the war-and
found himself for time almost
stranger in a strange land
The secretary of the Chamber of Com
merce has received a letter from a firm
in New York, recently retired from ac-
tive business, Offering 10 sell their plant
for manufacturing silk ribbons to the
Chamber or other persons who may feel
interested
More tobacco IS now coming into our
market than has been known for years,
the quality Is uniformly better, and the
prices much higher. The rush is said to
be due to the fine prices, and the Heavy
advance IS said TO be due to the failure
OF the western crop. Notwithstanding the
long spell OF hot and dry weather, the
planters OF Virginia and North Carolina |
raised much better crop of tobacco !
than usual
Rev. DIR. II. W. Battle, pastor of the /
First Baptist church. Is considering |
urgent requests for his services in pro- |
tracted meetings to be neld at Chapel
Hill, n. c., the seat of the University.
and at the First Baptist church, Whining
ton. n. c. DR. Battle held very sue
,essful meeting for the Wilmington
church before he came to Virginia. and
many of the most active members of that
treat church were converted at that time |
Mr.. Walter +. Tucker, a well-known
'oung businessman of this city. was
uietly married In Richmond yesterday to
Hiss Ida Browder, former Petersburg
ldy. now residing in Richmond
Miss Bessie Matthews. of Richmond,
yho has been visiting Miss Robinson. on ,
ign street, returned home this morning.
Charles Bland (colored), charged with !
tealing two bottles of mop, was this ,
lorning sent on to the Hastings Court. 7
fence of petit larceny
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-06
MAKE HASTE SLOWLY.

The question OF erecting a monument
in honor Of the southern women OF the
war has again been revived, and is be-
ing discussed by some Of our State ex-
changes. The southern women them
selves, with rare exceptions, do not en-
courage the movement, and were the
proposition left to them for decision, 1t
would be voted down by an overwhelm-
ing majority
We believe the time Is coming when
such monument will be reared but
| this Is matter In which we should
| make haste slowly. A monument that
would perpetuate the devotion, self
sacrifice. and fortitude of the southern
women Of the war must be the grandest
and most beautiful product of the
seulptor's genius that can be secrred.
To be worthy of the subject, 1t must
tell story such as has never before
been presented in marble. No conven-
tional creation, no mere figure, however
true its anatomical lines, artistic its
effects in drapery, and pretty the ex-
preston Of face, will rise to the height
of the argument
In order to fulfil the mission of illus
trating the southern woman's part in [
the war, and expressing the sentiment |
that enshrines her in the hearts of the |
southern veteran. the monument must
be great art in the highest acceptation
Of the phrase. 1t must be an inspiration
born of artistic genius and of long
study of the southern womans environ
nents during the war, and of every
phase of the spirit that animated her.
L must be practically the lifework of
he sculptor who essays the task. 1t
viii demand years OF labor and thought,
md necessitate the collecting of large
um of money
1t follows, therefore. that to erect a
urried and cheap work would be one
4 the saddest mistakes we could make.
would be a mistake and failure
rom the standpoint, not only of art and
eminent, but of duty to ourselves and
hose who are to come after us.