New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-06-12
TO BEGIN WORK IN JULY
THE QUADRIGA TO BE IN PLACE BY THE
MIDDLE OF THE MONTH.
aAcMONNIEs. TIE SCULPTOR EXPECTED TO
COME FROM PARIs-oTHER IMPROVEMENTS


TO BE CARRIED OUT.
It is likely that Prospect Park Plaza VIII pre-
sent a busy scene during the early part or july
as IL Is expected that the quadriga VIII DE
placed on the Soldiers and Sailors Arch by the
middle Of the month. Heavy chains and tackle
and many workmen will be required 10 put it
there.
The question now causing uneasness to those
men who have this in charge is whether or not
the arch Will bear the strain OF the added
weight This more serious aspect OF the con-
structIon Of the arch may involve great expendi-
ture in introducing the required supports or II
nav have the effect Of requiring the removal
OF the whole structure and the erection OF one
in accordance with the original designs. Doubt
less the arch will be a great source OF an
noyance to Mr. Macmonnies should he come here
to superintend the placing of the quadriga lie
has expressed desire to come and an inten-
ton TO do SO provided he can arrange his af-
fairs so as to permit OF his leaving Paris.
Notwithstanding his long residence abroad he
is most patriotic American and also has
great love for Brooklyn saying he has never
got over being homesick for 1t, and that he
longs for the time when he can have his studio
here His friend, Elijah Robinson Kennedy,
who was seen by Tribune reporter yesterday
morning thinks Mr.. Macmonnies will probably
be here IS naturally he will wish to view his
finished work.
1t is expected that the horses and riders VIII
be placed on the pedestas at the Oce9n-aVe.
entrance to the park In July, and other MGR
improvements under way will be iini
so that Brooklynites returning In the fall VIII
find much that is new to admire.
There are two other reasons which perhaps
will bring Mr. Macmonnies here this summer
He may wish to perfect his drawings for the
statue Of General John b. Woodward, the con-
tract for which has just been signed by Charles
A. Scheren. on behalf OF the Citizens Commit
tee and forwarded the SCULPTOR and he may
wish to confer with members OF the Fort
Greene Martyrs Monument Association in re-
gard TO the monument for which he has been
asked to prepare design. The letter contain
ing the request was written by Mr. Kennedy. as
president Of the association nearly three weeks
ago. About $4,000 is already in the fund. the
treasurer being Felix Campbell. At special
meeting held at the home Of the secretary. Mrs
Horatio c. King. Mr.. Kennedy suggested that
1t might be easier 10 raise the larger amount
needed 10 erect q suitable monument If contrib
utors could have a tangible idea of just what
their money Is intended 10 purchase. This Sug-
gestion was later put in the form Of a motion
ana unanimously accepted, Nnllr the lsitti
did not In any way limit the sculptor. but left
the design wholly to him. the idea for the
monument seems 10 be that Of a shaft with
grouping al its base and OF sufficient height to
be easily seen from the harbor and from the adj
jacent Borough Of Manhattan. The proposed
location at Fort Greene Park Is of such an
elevation that shaft of even moderate height
would stand out In bold relief against the sky.
Much has been said and written about there he
ing no adequate memorial TO those who persisted
on the prison ships. but this Is q mistake. The
town of Milford. in Connecticut, has fine
monument erected in their honor by equal sub
scrptions from the town and State This fact
was brought to the notice Of the Fort Greene
Monument Association by Mrs. Virginia c.
Titcomb. who quoted 1t as a precedent for ask
Ing the State 10 bear a portion OF the expense
OF the proposed monument. 1t is perhaps not
generally known that the Jersey did not con-
stantly remain in the Wallabout, but made sew
eral cruises through the Sound. On one Of these
trips there were many prisoners that the
ships officers could not get any comfort, there
fore a large number OF the most sickly
thrown overheard at Milford Point. Some man
aged 10 make their way TO the town, and at
first gave the good folks great fright, they
were taken for ghosts or COLLINS, Gaunt were
they. But when they managed to speak the
townspeope took the men TO the houses and did
all in their power Many died. some at the
first sight of food and Of the home comforts so
long denied Others lived, and the records say
some that were thought 10 be old men grew TO
look younger day by day. until at last they were
found TO be mere youths.