The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-05-12
Head to- Foot OutGtters
Ninth and the Avenue"

Ninth and the Avenue
| personality that will not fade from the
/ admiring gaze OF American men as LONG
/ as freedom has a votary
The American people received with no
mere formal courtesy this beautiful trib-
ute TO his memory. They receive It into
their hearts with the living memory OF
HIS generous valor 90 their country"
Anthony Schreiber's address a moment
before the statue was unveiled was one
Of the strongest pieces OF oratory Of the
day. He declared the star OF Poland's
destiny IS again in the ascendency. and
that America has furnished her an ex-
ample OF what a united people can do.
Here a mighty land" he said. pays
I homage to a hero whose chlvalry and
unselfsh devotion TO freedom. prodigal
valor. and generous loyalty have instilled
In the hearts OF IT'S people a deep and
/ lasting remembrance
1T is well for us, in this day when
success is so often measured by material
gain, 20 pause a moment with admiration
az those Of Poland who have helped 10
make the history Of this splendid adopted
land OF yours and mine"
Speaks for the Polish.
Giving an eloquent sketch OF KoscIus-
kos history as the chief engineer OF
Washington's stan. Mr.. Schneider de-
clared his name is linked with those
other immortals Of an immortal time. on
behalf OF American Poland he offered
the statue.
With its impressive acceptance. and the
benediction OF Bishop Alfred Harding. Of
Washington, there was a final swell Of
music. and the crowds began 10 dis
perse.
Pulaski Descendant Speaks.
One Of the unique features Of the cere-
monies was brief address by Francis
Pulaski. a descendant Of Count Caslmir
Pulaski. who gave HIS sword and life 10
the cause Of American freedom.
He said.
Standing at the foot q the monument erected by
authority n the American government in honor q
%
resen'atre ~ the Surviving members n the family
n Pulaski 20 eXpr-s our profound feeling n graft
tule % and admiration for the noble American pco-
pic. who t- the exercises 4 this day recognize the
merits 4 the conduct Of Gen Puiasd and honor
and approve The principles and ideals which Do pro
fcSyCd.
He brought 70 your shores his bravery and his
military talents and offered them for Che defense o.
yoUr ideals and your independence In this under
taking De sacrificed his young life. but this sacrifice
ma. f-Hr.r
crowned me efforts 4 the heroic men q bis day.
feel that from the valleys q the savannah hts
spirit has driitcd hithCr and dwes among u.s.
girrifyiug In the realization n th0se lofty ideals
which he cherished and in The resultant power,
glory. and grandeur II the American republic.
This monument Is a fitting memorial % a IA
lions gratitude a magnificent tribute 20 he memory
II a man who otfcrad his life IN It's service AMI
mated ty his spirit I tender. IN the name q the
family u Pulaski the homage due nation which
understands how 20 honor the memory Of is heroic
dead.
lay these few words Of gratitude and admiration
INTO your hands. Mr.. Pres dent. the head u this
glorious nation and the fuldIlment q this oblisa
ti0n is made dCubly gratifying BY the intelligence
that tbs erection q this monument is in great
MEASURE due % yOU own personal Efforts
ScuIptors Add n Word.
Kasimiriez Chodzinski. the sculptor OF
the Pulaski statue. and Anton Popiel
whose maIlet and chisel wrought the
Kosciusko memorial. received ovations
when they appeared for a moment on
the platform.
Henryk Slenkiewicz, the author Of "Quo
Vadis," sent the following message to
his countrymen in America from Poland:
Dear and Honorable Cgmtrymen: You are cele-
hTating this occasion not only as Poles not only as
children Of the old mOthcrcrUntry. whose memory
Ike the Nestal FIRE. cterually Riows within your
hearts. but also grateful and loyal citizens % the
United States ready 20 lay down your life for this
powerful country. which gives you freedom, supplies
your daily bread and receives you not as mere
guests, not as alien arrivals, but native children
Il Is as though a double hand existed within your
hearts You constitute portion Of the power Of
the United States without ceasing % act as a
metropolis in the most free country IN the world
and taking advantage Of its great institutions in
upright. noble. and legal manner You are giving
evidence that the Pole has rpened unto freedom
that he knows how 20 profit by IT, and that the res
toration Of liberty 10 the Polish people lies in
the interest Of humanity.
HENRY SIENKIEWICZ.
Line of Parade.
The stat of Gen Bliss consisted Of Lieut. Col
Benjamin Alvord. adiutant general chief Of stan
and Capt. Fred W Sladen. adiutant general. The
aids-de-camp were Capt. W. s. Graves, Capt. c. d.
Staf Corps. United states amy; Capt. Louis NJ
Little, United States Marine Corps and Capt
Harry F. Burton. quartcmastcr. Second Regiment
National Guard. District Of Columbia.
The line q march follows:
First diysion-Co. Joseph Gauard Fifteenth
Cavalry. United States army, commanding: hand
United States Engineers; First Battalion. United
States Engineers; Battalion u7th. 18th. 9Th l0ith
18th. aud li3d comraniesl. United States Coast
Artillery Corps; Company g. Hospital Corps Unitei
States army; five companies United States marines
three companies scamcu United States navy: head
quarters Second Battalion Batteries + and r.
Third United States Field Artillery: band. head
quarters and three troops. First squadron. Fiji
teen United States Cavalry.
Second divisiou-Bnc Gen. George H. Harries
National Guard. District OF Columbia. command
ing; band. First Infantry. National Guard Dis
tnct Of Columbia Signal Corps Company. National
Guard District Of Columbia; First Infantry Ma
uCnal Guard District Of Columbia; Second In
fantry. National Guard. District q Columbia First
Separate Battalion Infantry, National Guard. Dis
trict n Columbia; Naval Battalion National Guard
District Of Columbia First Battery, Field Artillery
National Guard. District of Columbia Ambulance
Company National Guard. District Of Columbia
Third divison-Col. Burton r. Ross command
Ing: Fourth Band. United States Artillery Corps;
High School Cadets, District Of Columbia.
Fourth division-Dr. W. A. hunewsh, marshal:
Polish patriotic societies
Rube Waddell has turned prophet, and
he picks Cleveland TO win the American
League pennant. The RUDE declares that
the Maps are better provided with pitch