The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-10-09
THREE in
The CONTEST
Action Taken by the Stuart
Monument Committee.
THOSE THATWERE CHOSEN
They Are the Work Of Gudabrod, Moy-
hhan and Observation-Disclosures
Are to Be Made.
Notes.

Tho honor OF designing the equestrian
statuo Of General j. e. b. Stuart VIII
fall to one OF three artists-Moynihan
Gudebrod and Morahan, all OF New YORK.
This becomes necessary from the action
OF the committee at their meeting on
Wednesday night. 1t looks moro than
ever as IL Moynihan will get the con-
tract, for 1t is learned from excellent
authority that the committee was almost
overwhelmingly in. favor OF selecting his
model on the spot. To open the contest
to the two other artists was an after-
thought out OF Difference to the wishes
of two or three members Of the COM
mittcc, who thought their models the
best.
In regard to the three artists who
have all won the victory over the con.
testants the committee will ask them
at, once to modify their designs In Ger
tain respects, which the committee will
indicate.
LETTER TO BE SENT OUT.
The appended letter will be sent; TO
ali of the artists submitting models, save
Messrs. Moynlhnn, Morahan and Guide
brod: .sT
Dear Slr-At n meeting OF the Exfo-
utive Committee of tho Stuart Monument.
Association, held last evening, 1t was
decided to return to the authors all mod
els submitted for the equestrian st,tue
to General Stuart. except the three mod
els submitted by Mr.. Moynihan, Dir.
Gudebrod and Mr.. Morahan. and that
these three sculptors be requested to pre-
pare each another model, making the
necessary changes in their original mo.s-
eds as requested by the committee. and
these models, at completion. to be sub
mitted to the Executive Committee for
final decision. The three models named
we're selected ms coming nearer to the
requirements OF the committee than any
others.
II am requested by the committee to
express their appreciation and thanks
to you for tho part taken In this com
petition.
IAN models will be returned to the au-
thors at the expense OF the committee.
unless otherwise directed by the sculp-
tors.
"Please let me hear from you as soon
as possible as to the disposition of your
model. Respectfully
"(signed) NJ. ]. DIAAiOcK,
chairman of Committee.
WIDELY DIFFERENT.
The three models submitted by Messrs.
Moynihan, Alorahan and Gudebrod are
widely different
Mr.. Moynihan's design represents
Stuart's horse in action. Apparently the
great cavalry loader. has Just ridden to
the front, has drawn his horse back
suddenly. and with face turned to the
right is about to give orders or is taking
In the situation in a hasty glance which
was always sufficient for his quick eye.
His sabre is drawn and he looks every
inch the great general he was. The like
ness of Stuart Is quite good.
On the other hand. Mr.. Morahan has
represented the horse and rider In a
quiet attitude. too quiet almost every
member OF the committee said But. the
horse is admirable. The plaster animal
caught the eye OF General Lee In an in
slant. The horse was redeeming feature
OF the model. the great drawback being
that Stuart was never known to be still
a moment In his life. Mr.. Gudebrod
represents his horse and rider In ac-
ton. Apparently Stuart has ridden to the
front and with gauntlet high in his rtgnt
hand is cheering. and urging his men
onward. The artist succeeded in getting
an excellent likeness Of Stuart and this
caught the eye Of all.
HAVE FAIR SHOWING.
When the vote came 1t Is understood
Moynihan, but as some voted for the
other two and every one wanted the ar
lists to have fair showing. the decision
In favor of Moynihan was Reconstructed,
and the decision reached which has al
ready been Indicated.
It is understood that the committee VIII
ask Mn Moynihan to lower tho head Of
his horse somewhat and to reduce the
flying mane and tall to some extent In
fact, there Is q little too much action.
Mr. Gudebrod does not please, tho COM
mlttee In giving Stuart too much OF the
appearance of hurrahing in an undlgnl-
fled manner.
Mr., Morahan will be asked to put moro
life into horse and rider.
Just what the other artists will do With
their models, the committee. does not
know. Possibly they will be given to the
Mechanical Institute.
The committee will not let the three
new models.
THEY GOT LIGHTS. 3sf5
The committee reached Its decision
Wednesday night after deciding toad
Journ, on account of not being able to
get lights In the room where the models
are being kept. 1t was found after adj
journment that the illumination could
be EGcured. and the committee again
went into session, with the result already
stated and with the following members
present:
General Fltzhugh Lee. Captain NJ. j.
Dimmock, Colonel j. r. Gordon, Colonel
J. r. Werth, Messrs. w. Ben, Palmer
James yass, p. A. Catlin, Joseph Bryan.
r. T. Sutton and J. w. Thomas.
TRY HARRIS TO.DAV