Evening star., 1921-10-30
Head Bowed, Great Soldier
Pays Silent Tribute to
a Great Soldier.
BESIDE SARC0PHAGUS,
HE H0NORS U. S. FATHER
Marshal Impressed by Mount Ver-
non-Takes Great Interest in
Visit Through House.

Standing alone, with uncovered head
bowed n silent prayer, Ferdinand Foch,
marshal of France and leader of the
allied armies which fought to preserve
principle laid down a century ago by
the man who lies at Mount Vernon.
placed a wreath of flowers on the tomb
of George Washington yesterday aft
ernoon.
There was no formality, no ritual,
about the way this great man and SOL
dier paid his tribute to another. There
were no cheers, no playing bands. no
speeches. none of the crowd which
greeted him everywhere in the city yes
terday. But the scene was more i'm
pressive than any which could have
been planned The little group which
accompanied him on his pilgrimage
paused outside. The heavy. iron gates
were opened. and Gen. Foch entered
the tomb alone. He carried a large
wreath Of beautiful roses and chrysan-
themums. and. after placing it on the
tomb, stood reverently, head lowered.
lips moving in prayer.
Soldier Once More.
Then the soldier again. A brisk sa-
Lutte. a turn about and he Joined those
who waited outside.
Before visiting the tomb he was
guided about the homestead by Harri-
son Dodge, superintendent. The origi-
nal Houdon bust Of Washington was
pointed out to him in one of the lower
rooms and he spent several minutes
inspecting it. Then he went upstairs
to the bedrooms and signed his name
in the official guest book.
The marshal took a deep interest
in his visit through the house. fire.
quently asking questions about the
history Of various objects and inquir-
ing how much of the house wss new
and how much restored. He told
members Of his party that tiewed
from the road. the place was like any
ono Of a thousand farms, but that
once he was inside the grounds and
saw the beautiful trees, rich in au-
tumn foliage Of many colors. and the
view Of the river. ne realized why
Washington was content to spend his
last days there.
Impressed by Simplicity.
He commented frequently on the
simplicity Of the place.
ut was characteristic Of the man
himself" he said.
Returning from Mount Vernon, the
party motored through Potomac Park.
where tho now Lincoln Memorial was
pointed out to the marshal Later
the marshal returned to his hotel for
a brief rest
Last night he was the guest of Am
bassador Jusserand at the French en-
bassy, where a dinner was given in
his honor.
The general will leave Union Sta
tion this morning at $3.50 o'clock for
Kansas City, his ears ringing with
the plaudits of thousands of his local
admirers and his heart touched at the
homage paid him by a grateful ma
ton through its highest officials and
its humblest citizens.
The marshal will board a special
train, which is due to reach the Mis-
scuri city at $50 tomorrow after
noon, and where the generalissimo of
the allied armies will address the ma
tional convention of the American
Legion Tuesday. No official recep-
tions will be held en- route, but brief
stops will be made at Baltimore, Rar-
risburg, Pittsburgh, Indianapolis, st.
Louis, Jefferson City and a few other
cities. where informal. brief recep-
tions have been arranged.
Cheered Everywhere Here.
Cheering crowds greeted Marshal
Foch everywhere during his visit Of
little more than a day in the capital.
There was no mistaking the warmth
Ok SASSANOu W shC AASSlc
gray-haired man who humbled the
mighty horde from across tho Rhine
The cheers he received came from
the hearts as well as from the lips
and throats of those who uttered
them.
The marshal accepted the tributes
paid him with becoming modesty.
His right hand frequently came to his
cap in salute and smiles played ACROSS
his features. He accepted the i'm
Fortunate requests Of newspaper and
motion picture photographers. WHO
trailed him everywhere. with good
grace, but always seemed to breathe
a sigh of relief when these formalities
were over.
A handsome gold medallion will be
presented to the marshal as q
souvenir Of his visit to Indianapolis
November 4. The presentation will
be made in French by DR.. Carleton
q. McCulloch, chairman of the execu-
tive committee in charge OF the
Foch day celebration. The souvenir
will be made OF 14-karat gold and
the presentation Will take place 1t
the evening mass meeting, to be hslA
at $50 O'Clock in the Cadle Tabernacle.