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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-01-10
Fine Reports Made and Good Corps
Of Officers Named.
PRESIDENT 7 mORRIS'FlNAL REVIEW
His Report Covering the Past Year De-
clared 10 Be One OF the Best in the
History of This Splendid 0rgani-
zation-city Asked 10 Afford
Better Protection
Against Fire.

The annual meeting of the Richmond
Chamber of Commerce was held yester-
day evening at O'Clock. There was an
unusually large attendance Of the busi-
ness men of the. city.
The first business in order was the
reading Of the presidents report, which
was listened to with marked interest and
appreciation. Upon its. conclusion. Judge
George l.. Christian complimcnted it as
one of the most interesting and instruc-
tive that had ever emanated from the
president of the Chamber, and Mr.. B. +.
johnson, after expressing the opinion
that every man and woman Of the city
should read the report, moved that 10000
copies be printed for distribution. This
motion was seconded Ly Colonel Muir
I,hy. but an amendment proposed by Col
onCl John E Purcell, that the report with
IT'S suggestions be referred To the Boafo
OF Directors of the Chamber with the
authority TO have the number named
printed, was accepted by Mr.. Johnson,
adopted by the meeting.
The treasurers report was read ana
referred to the Finance Committee
MR.. CABELL ELECTED PRESIDENT.
Mr.. Morris, having announced MS pur-
pose not TO allow his name to be sub
znitted for re-election, as his view was
that a president of the Chamber should
onlv serve for two terms. stated that the
chair was ready to receive nominations
for president In response to this state
rnent MIR. Jam w. BOYD. after some
most complimentary remarks, in refer
-ence to the retiring president, proposed
Mr. II J.. Cabell. first Nlce-preSldent OF
the Chamber. for the position of presi-
dent saving that he needed no culogy
on his part, as he was known to the
entire business community. The nomi-
nation was seconded heartily by Mr.,
Henry S. IIutzler. and upon motion OF Mr.
7. D. Landerltin. nominations We're
closed. and the secretary of the Chalil,
Gar, vas requested TO cast the ballot OF
The association for Mr.. Caben as presi'
dent of the Chamber FOR the ensuing
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-12
What to Give i'm Books.

YoU CAN READILY DECIDE WHAT TO TO
GIVE IN THE LINE OF B0okS By ,, EONr
you WILL FIND THE GREATEST AGGRE,
CATION OF GIFT BOOKS THAT III HIS
EVER BEEN YOUR PLEASURE TO GAZE
TpON JUST FEW TO TELL YOU OF
TODAY.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-12
Time to Make a Change
I'm Underwear.

PREDICTIONS ARE FOR STILL COLDER
WEATHER. 81 PREPARE TO KEEP WARM
BY BUYING WARMER UNDERWEAR.
GIGANTIC STOCK OF THE BEST SORTS
HERE-AI.L PRICED VERY MODERATELY:
Women's ..Oneita'' Union Suits, in white and
s ma tural jersey ribbed, perfect fitting, Roc
all sizes, at 81. 69c., Ace. and. ...... O>Ss
Women's Fast Black Tights, jersey ribbed,
ankle length, all sizes, $3.50, 81, SdpC
Womens Natural Merino Vests and Pants,
strictly nnshrinkable being part wool SdEC
and cotton. Special. each, at. ...... OOS'
women's Fleece-iined Vests and Pants, white
and natural, jersey fitting ribbed, e1- DIR
ira value at. each ................ A'@Se
Children's Fleece-lined Sleeping Gar OSc
ments. with feet, all sizes, at SOSe
Children's Union Suits, ribbed, jer- SIDE
sey fitting, all sizes, 81, soc and.
Children's Jersey Ribbed Fleeced Vests and
Pants. white and natural. Special at, PIC
each
Children's Plain Natural Mixed Fleece
lined Vests and Pants, all sizes, each, OSC
AT .-...-..'..- -''''.. 80
Children's Nazareth Waists. In two qualities,
all sizes. The hest childs waist ever Or
made. Prices, 25c. and. .............. ~Se
Infants Fine Ribbed Vests. button down
front, in all sizes. choice of wool, me- OSC.
rino and cotton. 75c. down to. ......
Underwear Dentist floor sections f and F.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-12
MILLINERY.

VERY SUITABLE FOR THIS SPECIAL OCCA-
SION WHICH CLAIM HOLIDAY ATTENTION.
We made large reductions on Misses, Chill
dren's and Womens Trimmed Hats,
every one a good shape and correct A O.
color, which sold from Toe. to 81 % ~ N0
Tor.
We are offering lot of Misses and Chill
drens Soft-crown Trimmed Hats;
also Untrmmed Flats Felts and M5~
Ping Pongs. which sold for 5Oc. ZSO.
and 75c.-for. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.
An assorted lot of Women's and Children's
Untrimmed Felt Hats in camels
ss5 sS! Il sss q; $a sssss1: 48C
Also Womens and Misses Fine Trimmed
Hats-at least hundred OF all our own popular
shapes and makes-the best OF material USED
In the finish of each and every
ff; as s'Sisi ioi S. ' $ $500
.r Hat; that sold for IS: 50 and $500
Women's Misses and Children's Genuine Fur
Beaver Hats. in fiat and other
sss'ss : sS'"-s S' ' s"a 90
We give you the choice of all our Fine Trim
med Ready -to-wear Hats and Stiff
Tailor made Headgear, in popular mo
shapes and good colors-that sold VNN
for 150 to $3-for. ......-......
Millinery Parlors-Seccnd floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-12
Combination
Pocket Books.

5.OOOsC h fIdr ms Combination
Pocket Books, Tin black -
and colors;, usual price, &C.
20c. Special at. .........
5000 WOmen's Combination POck-
ct Books, black and coll
Ors: plain and trimmed a.
corners; usual price, csc. NC
1900 w m ems Combination
Books, characterized and
coin pockets; usual price, NC
5Oc. Special at.
500 WOmen's Combination Pocket
Books, real seal and mo- 0-
rocco leather; usual price, = /C
soc. Special at. .........
500 Real Seal Leather COmbina-
ton Books, calfskIn-lined kO-
usual price,. 81. Special at WV
Fine grade of Real Alligator
&c. s y sa.S sssl :. value, 81 Is
Genuine Seal Leather Combine
ton Pocket b o ks,
lined with the same CT 40
materials usual value, ID i ~
$3.50. Special. ........
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-12
..SWEETS" FOR XMAS.
Coats For the Cute Little
Ones.


Ones.
You couldn't give a nicer present than new
a sn,andid showing here of the best Childrens
Coats made. Yet you'll notlee the prizes a."
yerv low:
cH1LDREN's COATS, MADE OF FINE NV n
PEn AND CASTOR, WITH WHITE ROUND
COLLAR TRIMMED WITH BRAID, vELv VEL
AND LACE INsERTI n H0M 5A THR5r Oh
OUT AND FINISHED WITH PEARL But,
Tons. SIZES 2 TO YEARS. S2 II
GRAND VALUE AT. .........-..... w.
BROWN. RED AND TAN, MADE WITH tn
LARGE POINTED COLLAR. STITCHED AND
TRIMMED WITH ECRU LACE, BOX .p BAEH;
BOTTOM. SIZES 2 TO YEARS. S6.5U
SPECIAL VALUE AT. .......-.-.-.
cHILpREN,s KERsEY GO CoAT WirH n i M9ph;
GREEN AND REp' AA Trimmed WITH
Twelve ROWS OF FINE SILK BRAID.
BOX BACK. TURN-BAGk CUFFS AND inr
T T64.i sMA AdRt.s kna1vHMSDD TRIMMED WITH
BEAVER FUR. HANDSOME rs. SD
COAT AT. -. !. :. -. -, ~, prLcv
cH yEp Ts,s G1ATsiw MAGh L3RGE cfR
CUs.AR COLLAR AND EXTKA s SMalAv wt ffT
DOWN COLLAR. TRIMMED wf ! !. =
SIX 81 Sc BRAD "a SIZES ur ~ S4.OO
.CHILpREN.s COATS. MADE OF Si. s,tp-
AND DARK Blue yELxEnt p WITH ga'I scAI-
GoP sr TsnG AND TRIMM1Ep, po MYTH
ou a. = s Isss Up 10 YEARS. 81. SO
CHILpRRN's COATS. MADE or v BACK Ac1
ar VEIVET. WITH ROUND YELVEI
ooLLAR AMP EzTRA, sMAI Wfr fpI hsssh e e
sl8TloS. 1GEs Or 10 YEARS NJ. SO
,s...s.
: ckrtrDRRN.s DEpT.. I'd FLOOR. FRONT.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-12

Purses and Hand Bags.
lei nd Leather Purses,
made with very fine frames usual price, sc.
"a -. $50 Hand Bags, made with satin sides &c.
aid tops; usual price. 25c. Special at. = -
500 Music Rolls, the regular SOC. quality. /OC
sides and top. also siIk-Iined, regular - w
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-12
HOLIDAY NeckWear.

WE HAVE PREPARED f
M SILK
F cR Ea9 T Wife "a T haK e Hr &c.
TED S Such G As TbE6H Pc 1 HVRS
AI S, BE TF lnFy LOT 2F k AsE 6QDC
HAZE ROUND THESE ~ - -
AMP PT I 1 NAp OF afIrrI IN @
o TfTSE
s a$ s #S$ i5afE 81 f$ S2.O8
= ALI
10 $sI$ SIR !sa f5S 1212C.
, NECkWE
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-12
Gift Umbrellas for All.

There isn't a man, woman or child but what
would appreciate the gift of nice umbrella
We're amply stocked with all that's newest
ana best In Umbrellas for the holiday trade
Umbrellas engraved free. Few sample prices:
1000 Union Taffeta Umbrellas Mems and Wo-
men 8 Sizes Made with paragon frame and steel
roo. large variety Of fancy and plain mo,
natural handles. A 81 so umbrella at yONs
100 Fine Union Taffeta Umbrellas with case
anu tassei TO match, made up with the usual
paragon frame and steel rod. The handles are
naturai-trimmed, bone, ivory, German and ster-
ing silver and pearl. The mems sizes have styl-
ism poxwood and fir handles. en- AZ
usual " umbrella for. ............. - 40
We have special line Of Mems and Women's
umorelias. made from union silk, tape edge
case covers The handles are sterling silver
Cluster trimmed, in natural sticks. Sterling
silver capped, French horn carved ebony etc
Umbrellas in this lot are worth So G n mo
A special value at. Observation-Disclosures. ID e~O
large assortment Of All-silk Umbrellas
with tape edge and yarn dyed The handles
comprise long sterling silver. With pearl set
ting; burnt ivory, with sterling silver trim
mings, etc. We show so different STYLES in
this guaranteed umbrella. A spe- SE MN
CHI at ~OeOU
All-sflk Womens Umbrellas, in plain colors,
such as garnet red, blue. green and purple;
some have Persian borders. These can be used
for sun rain. Mounted on natural wood
and fir handles. Especially offered G n 6DQ
al '-..-'..- ..-...--.-- W u . ~ ~
We can supply every umbrella want for men.
women and children from this large display,
from the least expensive up to those at $50.
Umbrella Department, LIST Floor Section ].
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-12
Gloves for Xmas Giving.

All the best makes. in all the newest styles
partment to make 1t display Of Holiday
Gloves very seldom offered
womens 2-clasp Glaze French Lambskn
Gloves, in black. white and all the de- G \
srable fall colors, at, per pair. .......-.. "
Women's 3-clasp Glacc French Real Kid
Gloves, with gusseted fingers. Paris point
stitched backs. all colors; a.sa black G E6O
ana Whltc-At, per pair ~ ooNV
Womens l-clasp Walking Gloves in dog
skin and English tan shades, p!que sewn, G n
at. per pair. Observation-Disclosures. y
WOmens and 2-clasp English Dogskin Walk
ing Gloves. Paris point stitched. cable sewed.
In all desirable street shades. Per - 1 SIN
pair. .--.--....... " W. "
Womens Mocha Walking Gloves, In gray.
tan. mode aud black, 1-clasp style, G n 2R
special per pair, at. -.......-.-...- ~ SVS
Women's Washable Real Kid Gloves. in
white, pearl, mode. gray. tan, pique sewed,
Paris point stitched, at, per Sd dAdO
pair ~S'OS
''Fowne's'' English Make Raa Kid, Pique-
sewed. Parls-poin Gloves. i'll black 6 1 zS
and English reds at per pair. W ~
The genuine Foster" Lacing Gloves in glace
and suede at, per pair, S1.75. Sl.50 6 1 nm
Women's Suede Evening Gloves, in IL, 16 and
black at So 81 so and ............ aDAoVU
Misses 2-clasp Glaze Kid Gloves, in tan red,
mode, brown and white at, per s. 1 0DdD
pair "a ~
Glove Dept.-First floor. Sections F and G.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-12
Saturday Our Dolls Day
SAT Home.

Sat Home.
at home to all their young friends. No cards
are to be sent out, but take this means OF
inviting a. IN ths sIaG tser 70 es
appearance, others will undoubtedly be pres
ent for the last time wish 1t to be a
memorable occasion for all.
12-inch Jointed Doll. with sewed wig, closing
eyes and very pretty face. to make Or
her appearance tomorrow at-......-.-. AOSs
14-inch Jointed Doll. with sewed wig. closing
eyes and complete with shoes and SiDC-
stockings. good value at...........
21-lnch Uncle Sam Doll; with high hat and
long coat Its perfect imitation Of every
Anne American Ghilds Uncle" WIN be on csc.
Foxy Grandpa and his two bcysSi a set,
an exact likeness of this crafty old gen. G
tleman. to be sold tomorrow at--...--.. ~
1S-inch Santa Doll. with pretty sewed wig and
closing eyes. also complete with shoes and
stockings. A most fetching young lady.
f four esa'a. ........e............ DIZZY
2o-iuch Kestner Jointed Doll, with pretty
teeth and closing eyes Any child would
be proud to own her. Tomor- S1 40
l7-inch Floating Unbreakable Doll, most
novel young lady, to be sold tomor- So. so
roy Ss-inch imperial Kid DON, with sewed wig and
pretty closing eyes, most desir- "a Sdb
able kind. at----. sEsOV
2s-fnch Santa Jeinted Doll, with Get wig,
s sss tA sse' and su gss's ss.s ssssa @S
as.inch Doll. DRESSED 10 pretu suit oe ysl-
s smS preaty iaH sln sna egss very "a
charming young lady. at..,..-.-... V@sSo
2i.ineh Pretty Doll dressed s r. Pms s!ls S':h
s saa !. rs quito s'sss s .sss IA bai 's II
Cor. 1860. ..>,.,............-... VAC
Doll and Tug Dept erartA ncor.
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Christmas Hand kerchiefs.

Christmas Hand kerchiefS.
THE PoPU LARrTY OF GIVING HAND
KERCHIEFS WILL. NEVER DIE OFT. WE'RE
BEIUER PREPARED THAN USUAL THIS
SEASON WITH THE HOLIDAY HANDKER-
CHIEFS AND WOULD LIKE YOU TO LOOK
OVER OUR STOCK BEFORE PURCHASING.
Women's Plain Hemstitchcd Handkerchiefs.
with embroidered corners, initial corners lace
trimmed and eolored borders; p
choice variety at the unusual price SG
or .............-
White Linen Hemstitched Handkerchiefs,
with hand embroidered initials, lace edges, lace
ssS os s:n:;;ssss sheer 81 a2C.
choice line Of fine Swiss Cambria Hand
kerchiefs. with scaloped edges O.
hemstitched and embroidered; II SC
III Pure Irish Linen Hdndkerchlefs. m =
with hand initial corners TALL letters) Swiss
scalloped and embroidered edges, NJ
lace edges and lace insertions; all ZSN.
A fine assortment of high-class Handker-
chiefs in choice designs and novel combina-
lions Of lace and embroidery; also handmade
real Duchess Lace, Irish Point ana a. II m
Valenclennes Lace Handkerchiefs, at ~ Il w
from soc. to.
Children's Handkerchiefs. with colored Dor
ders and hand-work initials in NJ
corner put up in box ZOO,
for.
Hdkf Depts.-First floor, Sections Z and IL.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-05-16

cipating $4,000, 900 serfs. "one OF the
most gigantic and farreaching revolu-
tionary events in all history" by which
he acquired the title OF the liberator."
At that time IL was hoped and expected
that Alexander III. would round out his
promised career OF reform by comforting
constitution upon Russia. but he sud
denly halted wavered and finally COM
pclled the Inference that he believed
the autocratic principle best for the
unity II not for the happiness of Russia.
To that idea his ancestors clung, to
that idea his successors have held. but
he himself came near TO giving the peo-
pie a moderate share In controlling
their own destinies just before he was
assassinated.
General Loris Melikoff, a brave SOL
dier who had won the cross OF st.
George and been made a count for his
inestimable services in the Russo-Turk-
ish war, was In February. 1880, made
practically dictator. and for a twelve
month he preserved the peace and so
won upon the cars confidence that he
virtually adopted Melikoff's idea that
the peoples affections could be gained
by the granting OF large measure OF
COttdi anu lnulNluudl lItthOih.
nical restrictions were relaxed. nihilism
seemed 10 subside. and Alexander H.
had been persuaded by his minister "a
sign a constitution granting representa-
tive institutions when that terrible
event occurred, on March 13. 1881, which
put stop 10 Russia's progress. Nell
koff was retained a shQyt time as mem
ber of the council by Alexander III,
but was finally dismissed, and his plans
of reform went with him into obscurity
Now, thirteen years after Melikoffs 4
death. there is talk OF a revival of his
great schemes OF reform. These. II
projected, will probably be opposed by
the dogmatic Pobedonostseff. the pro-
curator Of the holy synod. as they were
opposed by him when indorsed by AL
exander III. more than twenty years
ago.
Alexander III. sterniy repressed nj
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-05-16
: INSTALLATION Of POPULAR GOVERNMENT IN CUB

I'm torrents In our behalf, has Justly and
wisely stood between us and the rest OF
the world, has shown us how to govern
our young republic. has continued 10 ex.
tend to US her guiding hand and her
wise councils, and now having done so
she fulfills her pledge 10 us and 10 the
world and generously turns over 10 our
government the island she has helped
US TO wrest from our enemies"
The sentiments held by Senior Palma
are well known. He will doubtless take
as his model the constitution and work.
ings OF our own republic and will per-
haps go beyond US in the integrity Of
his intention 10 live simply rule wisely
and establish an economical form OF
government despite the pressure that
has already been brought TO bear upon
him from all sides. The chief trouble
is that there will not be Offices enough
TO go around. The cabinet positions are
few. the departmental positions are al
ready filled with men trained by the
departing Americans, and altogether.
Don Tomas will have a hard time OF II.
He has declared himself I'm favor OF
free and better education. OF the devel-
opment OF Cuba's vast resources, OF the
maintenance OF the closest and most
friendly relations with the United
States and Of uniting the various and
diverse political elements so that they
will work together harmoniously I'm the
interests OF the newly established gov
ernment. This last will be pretty hard
TO bring about, as the prospective Of
ficehoders are already clamoring for
positions. and lucrative ones at that.
The diplomatic service is that to which
they feel particularly inclined: but. II
the signs hold true. IL is the one leas,
likely to be made prominent in the ear
ly stages of government. A minister Ia
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. practically
been appointed, and President Roose-
welt in his message TO congress an
nouncing the delivery of Cuba into the
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-05-16

hilism and, though he passed his time
mainly in lodging attempts upon his
life died I'm his bed at Livadia In 1894,
the succession falling to Nicholas IL, a
weaker man than either his father or
grandfather. but as firmly convinced
as they that a despotic autocracy
should rule over Russia.
The present disturbance is but re-
crudescence OF the former troubles. and
all may be laid at the feet OF unfortu-
nate Alexander H.. whose projected re-
forms, revoked and repudiated, left the
people ina worse state than they were
before their advent. The students. as
usual, are at the bottom OF the troubles.
which really began in January OF last
year; but. contrary TO all precedent, the
people generally are with them, espe-
cially the laboring classes. the peas
ants, the agrarians and even many of
the landed proprietors. who In the main
in the old nihilistic agitations were
against them. Thus the disturbance Is
more extended than ever and even has
assumed the proportions Of a rebellion,
likely 10 become a revolution. Rus
sias foreign policy has not lacked in
brilliancy. though IL has evoked strong
disapproval abroad: but in internal
matters the hand OF her evil genius ia
natical Pobedonostseff, is apparent as
IL was twenty years ago and also last
year. In connection with M. Bogole.
poff. then minister OF education. and M.
Spiaguine. then minister OF the inte-
rior. the procurator OF the holy synod
modern Torquemada - determined
upon the most stringent measures 20
check the student movement, which
seemed 10 be spreading into other ranks
OF society and actually threatened a
revolution. The excommunication OF
Count Leo Tolstoi strongly excited the
students. and there were many fights
between them and the Cossacks. the
latter. as usual. employing their cruel
knouts numerically. making many
prisoners as we'll as killing some and
woundlng others.
The pinch Of poverty has caused the
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-05-16

attendant upon the coronation ceremo-
nies at Madrid, but not so much real
enthusiasm nor such unaffected sim
plicity and patriotism.
President Elect Palma has been re-
ceived everywhere with acclamation.
He landed at Gibara, on our north
coast, April 90 just a month previous 10
the date set for his Inauguration thence
proceeding TO the little town OF Baya-'
mo, his birthplace, to Manzanillo and
Santiago. crossing the island by the old
insurgent route. which he trod many
times in pain and peril i'm the Ten
Years war. He was elected president
OF the Cuban republic--then a thing
hoped for. but not realized-twenty-f five
years ago, and now ne returns as the
executive OF the republic which is about
10 exist In actuality. His trip TO and
through Cuba has been a tour OF tri-
umph. though saddened by the many
memories that thronged upon him as he
recalled the events that have taken
place since his last visit here.
Senor Palma brings 20 the executive
chair the ripe experience OF an active
life and the sagacity acquired through
trials and tribulation. He INDUCES In
no roseate dreams OF enthusiastic
youth, but declares with the sane judg-
ment of old age that the course for
Cuba is marked out. and she should not
stray from the path Of liberty and
progress. Abiding TO the day that is
now so near on which he takes the
reins OF government, he said recently:
None of US may hope TO fully express
the Joy We feel at the approach OF May
20. that date destined to be so great a
one In our history, which marks the
birth OF a new republic on the American
continent. This date will forever mean
to us of Cuba that one OF the greatest
and most powerful nations OF modern
times. not content with helping us 10
win our liberty. not satisfied with hav-
ing spent the blood of her loyal sons
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-05-16

Boeufve, chancellor and attache OF the
French legation at Washington. The
French people caught eagerly at the
suggestion. and there was a generous
response on this side the water, con-
gress last year making an appropria-
tion to cover all expenses for the site,
the unveiling ceremonies and the enter
tainment of the visitors from France.
The site selected for the monument is
a noble one, opposite the White House,
on the southwest corner OF Lafayette
square. within sight OF and not far dis
tant from the statue of Lafayette.
which adorns the southeast corner OF
the same beautiful park.
This replica OF the statue OF Rocham-
beau in France is of heroic proportions.
bronze nine feet high standing upon
a granite pedestal seventeen feet high,
the striking feature of which Is the
grand symbolic figure of France as a
woman, draped grasping the national
standard and drawn sword. which she
extends protectingly above the Amer
lean eagle. At her feet is the prov of a
ship, signifying the means by which the
French forces came TO America, and be-
low, on the base. are the interlinked
arms Of France and the United States.
The entire work, which is spirited. sug-
gestive and accurate as to its portrayal
of historical facts. is designed to per-
petuate the achievements OF French
soldiers in our Revolutionary war as
we'll as to cement the ties of friendship
between our country and France.
The statue Of which this Is replica
is the work of Ferdinand Hamar. the
deaf and dumb sculptor, who is said to
speak in bronze and marble only. but
whose words will live for posterity.
French valor and the assistance that
Frenchmen rendered Washington and
his compatriots in the war OF the Rev
olution are already commemorated in
the Lafayette monument as mentioned.
and one of the bronze statues grouped
around the marble base represents
Count Rochambesu. the three others
being effigies OF Duportail, De Grasse
and D'Estaing of the French army and
fleet which aided so substantially the
cause of freedom in this country. Thus,
though Rochambeau's memorial comes
several years after that TO Lafayette.