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The Aberdeen weekly., 1919-05-02
PEOPLE GENERALLY !
MUST ABSORB LOAN +
OR HURT BUSINESS
~ Banks Were Forced to Take Vic
tory Issue They Would Exhaust
Money. !.

That the Victory Loan, slike its, four
predecessors. must be a "peoplets
loan" is especially stressed by Garter
Glass. secretary of the treasury, in a.
statement TO the public. 1t is not ito
be a bankers loan.s The nations
business situation. depends upon asI
wide a distribution as possible of the;
Victory Notes (short-teTm bonds).
The banks. it is pointed out, must,
be left free to advance{money for busi-i
ness purposes; to thei merchants and
manufacturers and the farmers If all
the banks money is tiled up in loans
to the government, IL stands to rea-
son that there will be none left to.
lend on crops. 1t would mean s"tfgat
money" which means high tint merest'
rates and refusal TO extend notes and
a general hardship upon the men who.
depend upon the banks to assist tn em
ia carrying on business and agricul-
ture. f1
The need for the billions the Vic.
tory Loan will bring is plain to lany
man who stops to think The war is
not over. though the actual fighting
has ceased. The bills are stilIsrunning
form, drawing pay and food and cloth
ing The secretary of the treasury
declares: ~ ii
Government contracts cannot. be
repudiated. The goods must bel PAID
for in full. Our shipbuilding activities
must be carried out - sssg.zzszsss .zss5
So. it can easily be seen thzr the
job is not finished. What would you,
think of a farmer who built him
house. laying the foundation, putting
up the walls, ceiling the roorns-and
forgetting the roof?
The roof Will not be put ontour ma
tional house until the job is finished
and the bills paid
The campaign for Victory bonds will
begin on April 21- The exact details
Of the issue have not as yet been an
nounced, but it is considered certain
that the notes fshort-ternE bonds) twill
be made an unusually Atractivet In
yestment
The Aberdeen weekly., 1919-05-02
Legal NONRESIDENT Notice.

The State of Mississippi,
County of Monroe.
Chancery Court.
Frank Gardner. Com piainant, VS.
Nettie Willis Gardner, Defendant
To Nettie Willis Gardner, postoffice
address unknown:
You are hereby commanded to be
and appear before the Chancery Court
of said County, at the courthouse
thereof in the city of Aberdeen, Mis-
sissippi, on the third Monday IN July.
A. d. 1919, then and there to answer
the complaint filed in said Court by
Frank Gardner. wherein you are de-
fendant.
This the 4th day of April, 1919.
G. G. RAY, Chancery Clerk.
Aberdeen, Miss.
MCFARLAND & HOLMES,
Aberdeen, Miss.
Solicitors for Complainant.
The Aberdeen weekly., 1919-05-02
MEMORIAL DAY.

Next Sunday Is memorial Day.
All will meet at the Baptist church
at 3 o'clock p. m. An arranged pro-
gram of service will be rendered,
then all will go to the cemetery car
rying flowers to decorate the graves
of the loved ones. not forgetting the
graves of the gallant soldiers who
wore the grew.
The Aberdeen weekly., 1919-05-02
Legal Notice.
The State of Mississippi,
County of Monroe.

OUUHUy OF NIUITOt.
Board of Supervisors, April Term. 1919
Notice Is hereby given that the
Board of Supervisors of said county
will on Wednesday. the 7th day Of
May, 1919, up to the hour of , o'clock
p. M, receive sealed proposals or bids
for building one concrete bridge on
Aberdeen and NettletOn road, two
miles south of Nettleton, all accord
ing to plans and specifications this
day adopted by the Board And if
satisfactory bids are received the
Board will award contract for said
work to the lowest and best respon-
sible bidder. The Board reservlng the
right to reject any and all bids re-
ceiyed.
By order of the Board of Supervis-
ors, this the 9th day of April. 1919.
G.. G.. RAY, Clerk of the Board of
Supervisors. Monroe County. Miss.
The Aberdeen weekly., 1919-05-02
Decoration Day at Beek's


The annual decoration of the graves
at the Beek's cemetery will take place
on the second Sunday in May, the
Ilth. Those Interested bring flowers
and money to pay the annual expen-
ses. The decoration at ten O'Clock,
old time. Lient. Burnie Rye Zuma
Smith will make addresses. IL O'Clock
old time. Hon. P. A. Dulin to close.
Prof. N. F. Joudon will lead the music
Executive Committee. w. B. Jones,
Thomps Wilson and Charlie Rye.
Committee on Decoration. Mrs.
Inez West. Miss Annie May Jones.
Ola Lee Roberts, l.. Owens. Mrs. Bur-
ME Roberts. Clifton West, Oran Jones.
w. B. West. treasurer.
Board of Trustees, W. B. West,
Charlie Taylor. M. A. Jones.
d. A. Bseks, President. M. A.
Jones, Secretary.
The Aberdeen weekly., 1919-05-02
Children Cry
FOR FlETCHER'S
G a STo ToRIA
Here's the Answer
MenI

Haberdashery for
Spring with an up]ift
and swing that will
help q mans looks like
everything 8 hiir Z 8,
Neckwear, Hose, Belts,
Gloves and 80 on down
to the latest in Socks.
Appearances count
please remember that.
So does courteous SER
vice an d promptness
and fair prices. What's
correct in spring hab-
erdashery is what we
have. here's the answer
men! sssssa sses-
MINIS & EGGER.
The Aberdeen weekly., 1919-05-02

Mrs. VIM. Watkins was the de-
lightful hostess of a large matinee
party last Saturday afternoon, in
honor of Mrs. Wiley Harris, of Jack
son. After the picture show delic--
Gus refreshments were served.
The Aberdeen weekly., 1919-05-02
NONRESIDENT Notice.

Nonresident Notice.
State of Mississippi, ~
Monroe County. Us
Chancery Court. July Term, 1919.
Laura Mc0ee, Complainant. VS.. Ar
thur McGee. Defendant.
To Arthur McGeo. . nonresident of
Mississippi. whose postoffice ad-
drees is Helena, Ark.
You are commanded to appear be-
fore the Chancery Court of Monroe
County. Mississippi. on the third
Monday in July. 1919. to defend the
suit of Laura McGee wherein you are
defendant.
Witness my signature this April
6th. 1919.
@. q. RAY. Chancery Clerk.
PAINE 4 PAINE.
Solicitors for Complainant.
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Wanted.

1000 men, women and children
at the Methodist church, Sunday
School Day." May IL, at IL a. M.
A splendid program is being pro.
vided.
Come and help us enjoy the
Spirit of Youth.
The Aberdeen weekly., 1919-05-02

Monroe County Fair Association
coming to life again. Take notice
Mr.. Farmer. Fair opens OctoOer
7-S-9-10-11. 1919. Attractive pre-
miums will be offered this year.
List. will be completed in few
days. Begin to think Fair. and
talk Fair. Let's repeat the 1912
Fair-the best ever.
The Aberdeen weekly., 1919-05-02
NOn-Resident Notice.

State of Mississippi. Monroe County
OhaDcery Court. July Term. 1919.
Matte G. Evans. complainant. VS..
Clay Evans, defendant.
. To Clay Evans, the defendant
whose postoff1ce address is st. Louis,
Mo. but whose street address is un.
known: BAN
You are commanded to appear be-
fore the Chancery Court of the county
of Monroe. in said State. on the 3rd
Monday of July. 1919, to defend the
suit in said court of Matte g. Evans,
wherein you are q defendant.
This the 3Oth day of April. 1919.
G. G. RAY, Chancery Clerk.
PAINE B PAINE. Solicitors For Com.
plainant. m2
The Aberdeen weekly., 1919-05-02
Notice of Election.

Notice is hereby given that on Sat
urday. the 3rd day of May, 1919. an
election will be held at the usual poll
ing place in each and all of the cleo
tion precincts of Supervisors District
No. 3 of Monroe county. Mississippi,
to determine whether or not the road
bonds of said district shall be issued
and sold up to the limit of ten per
centum of the assessed value of all
the taxable property of said district,
for the purpose of completing the sys-
tenn of highways in said district; all
as provided in Chapter 149. Acts of
1910, and the amendments thereto.
Witness our hands at Aberdeen,
Mississippi, this the 10th day of A pril,
A. d. 1919.
G.. s. CLoPToN,
CULLIE MCKINNEY.
r.. L. ROBERTS,
Election Commissioners. Monro
County. Mississippi.
The Aberdeen weekly., 1919-05-02
SIX O'CLOCK DINNER.

Mr.. and Mrs. Lawrence Lewis
Dortch gave beautiful dinner of
many courses last Saturday evening
complimenting Mrs. Wortham, of
Macon. Ga.
The Aberdeen weekly., 1919-05-02

Goodyear Tires. the kind
Ralph Depalma broke all the
worlds records with. going at
about hundred and fifty miles
per hour. For sale by PEUGH'S
GARAGE. Don't burn money
in cheap tires. Buy the best
tire and get the greatest mileage.
The Aberdeen weekly., 1919-05-02

YOU ORDERED VICTORY. PAY
THE PRICE-NOT IN TXXES,1 BUT
IN LENDING TO UNCLE SAM.
FIFTH LIBERTY LOAN.
The Aberdeen weekly., 1919-05-02
Save 10 per cent
on Flour at
Mufphy's.
Home, Sweet Home.

Next Sunday. May 4th. will be
Family Day at the Christian church.
The minister. z. Lynwood Crys-
tai, will preach. sermon on the
Home. The heart of every man
beats quicker at the thought OF
Home, Sweet Home.
Home making is the finest OF the
fine arts. The Home is Christian
ity's institution wherein abide the
warmth of love, the light OF hope
and the zeal of life.
To its establishment man gladly
sacrifice and toll, and in its defense
they are willing to die.
What does Home mean to you?
What do you mean to Home?
Come to this service with every
member Of your family. Services at
IL o'clock a. M, and $50 p. M.
The Aberdeen weekly., 1919-05-02
A nice garden rain on Wednesday

Woman NAV be the weaker ves-
sci, but she sometimes contains the
stronger spirit"
The Aberdeen weekly., 1919-05-02
Wright-0i

Miss Laura Wright and Mr.. Mar.
tin Girley, of Okmulgee. Okla.
were quietly married in Vicksburg
Miss. on last Tuesday evening. GER
emony taking place at First Pres.
byterian church, only a few init.
mate friends being present. Her
sister, Minnie Elaine, only attend.
ant of the family.
Mr.. Girley is graduate of the
University, also graduate of busi-
ness course Bowling Green College.
Kentucky. He is prominent man
of Okmulgee; being manager of
William Store there. and assistant
manager of an oil field.
Miss Wright is prominent lady
of this place.
Mr.. and Mrs. Girley left immedi-
ately after the ceremony for North
ern tour. They will be at their
home at Okmulgee after the 10th.
The Aberdeen weekly., 1919-05-02

TO LET-lO0 acres good Hay
Land, cash rent. z IL miles from
town, on Prairie road. near NJ. &
o. track. VIM. METZGER.
The Aberdeen weekly., 1919-05-02

WANTD-Room and board
in private family for two men.
also single room. Give price and
location. Address care Weekly.
The Aberdeen weekly., 1919-05-02

motored to Okolona Monday for the
Iohnston-Russeli debate were Messrs
b. II. Mcfarland, E. l.. Sykes
| IGranville Sykes. j A. Rogers. Harry
! Mills. ID. w Houston. Guy Wat.
kins, w, b. Watkins, Frank Sykes,
u. A. Gay. J. A. Sykes. Bill Jones,
| ID. w. Houston, Jr.. T. T. Deaven-
port, M. G. Young, J. III. Flynt.
| Mr.. J, A. Rogers made a short
stay in Memphis this week.
DR.. and Mrs. Robert Paine are
domiciled in their home on Frank
lin street.
Mr. John Coburn, of Birmingham
visited his mother, Mrs. Mary Co
burn this week.
Miss Ramona Frates visited in
Oxford last week.
Mr.. Austin, of Tie Plant, made a
short stay with his daughter. Mrs.
Jesse Williams Jordan this week.
Mrs. Jas. Haughton and Mrs. JnO.
Baxter Mcfarland returned Wednes-
day from Memphis.
Irl Elkin has received his honora-
bic discharge from the navy and
has returned home.
Miss Lois Reynolds visited in Ok
| ford last week
Mrs. Wiley Harris and little
daughter, Grace, of jackson, have
been with Mrs. Harris mother, Mrs.
Anna Watkins.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. L. Smith and
little Miss Myriam have gone to
Mobile to live.
Miss Susie Dommiek. of West
Point. visited Miss Mildred Heard
last week. F
Miss Lallie McQuiston has return
ed to Hattiesburg.
Miss Mary Dudley Walker has
been with relatives in Jackson.
Miss Tucker, of the |. /. & c.,
was the recent guest of her sister,
Mrs. Alvin Scott.
DR.. and Mrs Robert Paine spent
last week in New Orleans and Mem
phis.
Mrs. Kate Maynard is visiting Mr..
and Mrs. Billy Maynard in Memphis.
Aberdeenians are delighted to
know that Mr. and Mrs. Coleman
Hamilton will make this city their
home ~r
Mrs. James d. Shell is visiting
her daughter, Mrs Powell, in Louis |
Vile, Ky.
Hon. ID. w. Houston was in jack
son last week.
MrssJoe Johnson visited i'm Amory
last week.
Mrs. f. NJ. Longley. of Memphis,
Is the guest of her sister, Mrs. Jas. I
c. McFarlane..
Mr.. and Mrs. Bender, of Pontiac.
ILL.,. are visiting Mr.. and Mrs, l.. Z.
Fish. ~ -
Mrs. w. l.. Perkins and daughters,
little Misses Hazel and Bermice,
left town Sunday for points in Ar
kansas sA ~
Mr.. Chas. Smith has returned to
Florida.
Mr.. Earnest Young was the re-
cent guest of his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. John Young.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jesse Jordan ARE in
Tie Flant.
Mr.. Richard Harris is visiting his
brother, Mr.. ]. A. Harris. this week.
Ensign Harris volunteered in the
navy and has just received his hon.
orable discharge. He came here di-
rectly from New York.
Full supply of Auto Paints,
Polish. Soap, Oils and Grease at
PEUCHS GARAGE.
The Aberdeen weekly., 1919-05-02

Full supply of Auto Paints,
Polish. Soap, Oils and Grease at
PEUGH'S GARAGE.
The Aberdeen weekly., 1919-05-02

Miss Annie Dowd left town this
week for points in Texas.
The Aberdeen weekly., 1919-05-02
MISS VIRGINIA NISBET.

The following is copied from The
Spectator, which is the official pub
lication of the student body of the
Industrial Institute and College. Its
editor-in-chief is Miss Rachel Bor-
ders, the wonderfully gifted daugh-
ter of our Rev. |. ID. Borders, who
is now serving overseas in Y. work
Miss Nisbet is the lovely young
daughter of DIR. and Mrs. Lee Mis-
bet. of our city, and is one of the
most talented young pianists our
town has ever known. We predict
a brilliant future for her in the mu-
sical world
The first of the series of senior
musical recitals was given on Friday
night, April 1Ith. by two of the most
talented music students, Misses Vir-
ginia Nisbet and Bertha Haralson.
These two graduates in piano have
studied their entire four college years
under the direction of Miss Weenonah
Foindexter. the distinguished head of
our music department. and they
proved themselves worthy of their
instructor. The entire program was
delightfully."- charming from the first
nOL6s Ot Ine tOHCtTJO,
played by Miss HARRISON, Miss Nisbet
at the second piano. with just the
right amount of force and spirit, 10
the last measures of the Chaminade
ConCertstucke. which was so ade-
quately interpreted by Miss Nisbet
with Miss Erma Curry playing the
orchestral part.
1.-The other members were most ar
tistically arranged. displaying agree
able contrasts. as for instance be-
tween the languorous dreamy Lotus
Land and the brisk, airy Shadow
Dance of Mcdowell. Liszt's Hark.
Hark the Lark, was also offered by
Miss Nisbet with splendid dash and
feeling. The incompatible Peer Gynt
Suite was exquisitely played by Miss
HARRISON. the distinction between the
moods of the selections being care
fully drawn"
II AND OUT OF Town.
Mrs. Frank Carter. of Memphis.
has been visiting her sister, Mrs.
Willie Hammond.
Lieut.. and Mrs John Allen Sykes
end little Miss India Carlisle Sykes
armed last week from Hot Springs,
kansas.
Dan Irvine Howard leaves
/. for California.
Mrs. Wortham returned TO Macon,
Ca, Monday.
Mrs. Ellen Vesey is visiting rela-
tiyes in Kosciusko. ebag
Mr.. and Mrs. Ligon are domiciled
in their apartment on Commerce ST.
n Lawyers from the local bar. at
lending the Bar Association in
Clarksdale are Hons b. III. McFar-
land. L. +. Paine. w. H. Clifton,
The Aberdeen weekly., 1919-05-02
WANTED.

A man in each locality to han
die exclusive Auto Specialties;
all newest inventions and ready
sellers. Ford owners preferred.
but not necessary; good money
making proposition 10 right per-
son. For particulars write
OLIVER v. AUSTIN.
EliiSville. Miss.
The Aberdeen weekly., 1919-05-02
G.. J. Leftwich.

Mrs. Corrine Rogers and Miss
Christine Rogers return this week
from Biloxi. a
The Aberdeen weekly., 1919-05-02

Phone l9i Independent, or
write concerning Franco-Ameri-
can Hygienic Products. to
Mrs. ]. H. NORRIS,
aberdeen. Miss. (
The Aberdeen weekly., 1919-05-02

We can make immediate de-
livery on Dodge Cars. Get one
before the summer rush comes.
City Auto Sales Co. See r. M.
PEUGH. el.s
The Aberdeen weekly., 1919-05-02
MINIS & EGGER.

Subscribe for Vardaman's Weekly
and The Aberdeen Weekly. Both
papers for one year for $3.50.
The Aberdeen weekly., 1919-05-02
MATINEE PARTY.

OF another delightful one on
evening of the 22nd.
The Aberdeen weekly., 1919-05-02

Among the Aberdeenians who
motored to Okolona Monday for the
Johnston-Russell debate were Messrs
b. II. Mcfarland, E. L. Sykes,
Granville Sykes, J A, Rogers. Harry
Mills. ID. w. Houston. Guy Wat
kins, w, b. Watkins, Frank Sykes,
j. A. Gay, j. A. Sykes. Bill Jones.
ID. w. Houston. .Jr.. T. T. Deaven-
port, M. G. Young, J. III. Flynt.
The Aberdeen weekly., 1919-05-02
The
Social Realm
ANNE HOLIDAY MCFARLAND.
(PHoNE 68.J
DANCES.

RS. PAINE MCMILLAN
entertained with a charming
informal dance on the even,
ing of the 18th, and Mrs.
Hal Perkins was the hostess
The Aberdeen weekly., 1919-05-02

Mr.. Richard Harris is visiting his
brother. Mr.. j. A. Harris. this week.
Ensign Harris volunteered in the
navy and has just received his hon.
orable discharge. He came here di-
rectly from New York.
The Aberdeen weekly., 1919-05-02

Mr.. j. A. Rogers made a short
stay in Memphis this week.
The Aberdeen weekly., 1919-05-02

Mrs. Ellen Vesey is visiting rela-
tiyes in Kosciusko. .eE.sf7
The Aberdeen weekly., 1919-05-02

Mr.. and Mrs. Jesse Jordan are il
Tie Flant.
The Aberdeen weekly., 1919-05-02

Mr.. and Mrs. Ligon are domiciled
in their apartment on Commerce ST.
The Aberdeen weekly., 1919-05-02
II AND OUT OF Town.

Mrs. Workman returned to Macon,
Ca, Monday.
Evening journal., 1919-12-16
SENATE AFTER
Reds DELEGATE
Wants to Know What Busi-
ness Martens Russian
Agent Has Here
REFERS TO u. S.
AS "CAPlTALISTIC'

WASHINGTON. Dec. Is UNITED
Press.)-A resolution directing the
Senate foreign relations commit
tee to make complete inyesti-
CATION OF the alleged propaganda activ-
flies OF Ludwig C. A. X. Marlons VINO
claims TO be Ambassador 20 the United
States from the Russian soviet govern
ment, was offered in the Senate To-Day
by Senator Kenyon, Iowa.
The committee IS directed by the res
olutiOn 90 ascertain the diplomatic
status Of Martens and to learn whether
he has been recognized by the State De-
partment: whether he is an alien enemy
and what propaganda he Is carrying on
for overthrow OF this government.
The resolution refers TO reports mat
Martens claimed diplomatic Immunity
when questioned by the Lusk investi-
eating committee at New York and that
he refused TO produce communications
passing between him and his govern
ment claiming they are inviolate. Ihe
resolution also refers 20 reports tha1
Martens IS engaged in propaganda Tor
overthrow OF all capitalistic govern
ment and that he has referred 10 thls
Government as being capitalistic' IN
his testimony before the Lusk commit
tee.
Martens IS reported TO have come to
America as a German citizen and the
Kenyon resolution calls for inVestiga-
.lOn Of this charge also.
Evening journal., 1919-12-16
GASOLINE TANK
CASES DISMISSED

The cases concerning the maintaining
OF gasoline tanks under the Sidewalks
was dismissed by Deputy Judge Finger,
in Municipal Court this morning. The
decision also establishes sidewalk prop
erty rights.
In dismissing the case, Judge Finger
ruled that the cases were governed by
the same principle as the case OF
number Of local garage men who were
dismissed two years ago by Judge
Churchman on a charge OF maintaining
gasoline pumps.
Robert G. Harman presented the argu-
ment for the defendants about three
weeks ago.
The defendants were: Elijah Wynd,
Negro. and Jacob Snyder, Willard C..
RYAN. Edward f. Smith Jr., Robert Ell
zey. William A. Murray, James Whar-
~, Albert C. Ryan and Richard j.
Toomey.
The decision follows:
"The cases now before the Court are
governed by the same principle as that
involved in the pump cases, which
were tried before the Senior Judge OF
this Court more than two years ago.
10 IS not contended by the PrOsecut-
ing Attorney that here Is anything In
these cases 20 distinguish them from
the Pump cases, or that there Is any
different principle Involved. Under these
circumstances the decision Of the Court
in the pump cases Will be considered
as controlling IN these cases, and the
defendants will be dismissed
Evening journal., 1919-12-16
CLUB TO SPREAD
CHRISTMAS CHEER

What promises TO be one OF the
most interesting events for the poor
children OF this city will be the Tree
M Light" and treat at the Tom and
nick club. on Christmas eve. The club
met last evening to make final ar
rangements for the treat.
A committee Of women VIII PACK the
boxes on Tuesday evening Each box
will contain candy. nuts, cake, popcorn
and fruit. Each child will also be
given a toy and those In need OF clolh-
ing will receive 10.
Three hundred and nifty tickets nave
been issued and only children with
tickets will be admitted. Before the
irest there viii be brief exercises by
several children. Thomas W. snyder
will impersonaie Santa Claus. An elec-
trio effect will encrcle the tree. An
orchestra will play for the exercises.
Children who VIII take part IN the
exercises are requested TO meet Ma
ihaniel C3ppelle. on Wednesday and
Friday evenings at 7 o'clock and on
sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock.
The club will give a smoker and
dance on Wednesday evening December
81.
Evening journal., 1919-12-16
RODNEY SQUARE
MODEL ARRIVES
Handsome Cast of Tenth and
Market Streets Garden
Finished BY Sculptors
OFFICIALS PASS
JUDGMENT TONIGHT

A plaster OF paris model Of the Rod
ney equestrian statute, as designed by
the sculptor, and a complete model OF
the Rodney Square development, includ-
ing balustrades. steps. terraces and the
statute base and the equestrian statute
Itself arrived at the rooms OF the
Board OF Park Commissioners this
morning. This model will be examined
by committee from the Board OF Park
Commissioners tonight 10 will be de
termlned by the Park Commissioners, at
that time, whether or not the new de-
velopment, as designed by the archi-
tects. ZantNger, BOrle and Medary, con-
forms with the public buildings In de-
sign. This committee Will be advised
by Edward r. Mack, park superinten-
dent. and possibly several local archl-
tects IN this matter.
A number Of persons visited the
rooms OF the park board today and
examined the model The model Is
very handsome, white, and Is mount
ed on a nigh platform 20 give the
proper perspective. 10 includes the
full square at Tenth and Market streets.
The plaster cast Is about Ave feet long
and two feet wide. 10 Is a most inter
esting model and gives a very good idea
as 10 what the square Will look Ike
provided the plans are accepted. The
statue stands opposite the dupont
building in the plan. about midway In
the block. The rider. emaciated by
sickness, rides grimly. His horse mas
the two fore legs of the ground the
hind legs barely touching the turf.
Il is dlfIcult to see how the horse and
rider balance.
on both faces OF the base or ped
estal. the plan includes bas relieis'
one showing the signing Of the Declara-
tlon Of independence, the other Rodney
riding. An inscription, the nature OF
which Is yet 20 be determined, viii De
cut IN the steps and on the base II
the tentative plan is accepted.
Two flights OF steps lead from the
statue toward King street, IS steps IN
all. Flanking both sides OF the stairs
are balustrsdes, following the steps
thence running along Market street. The
ensemble Is graceful and harmonious.
The statue Itself Is planned TO be OF
conventional bronze. the horse and
rider standing about y feet high. so
that the statue will be semi-heroio In
size.