The Washington times., 1923-02-11

peace among ourselves, and acS'
second inaugural address, 1855.
<<TVoMORRow, once again
our Nation pauses In ita
busy life to pay honor to
the memory Of the martyred Presi-
dent. Nearly 100000 doushboys.
eur American Legion, will scan
with critical eye their morning
papers for the news from over
seas. Wise in experience, though
youthful still In years, they will
ponder the situation.
Mothers, whose sons did not
seturn, win not forget their boys.
Perhaps TO some may come the
recollection Of Abraham Lincoln's
praise Of one such mother, who
gave five sons. Written In his
own handwriting, chirography
one cannot forget. the letter 10
stin extant and reads thus:
Executive Mansion, Washing
ton. November a.. 1854.
Mrs. Bixby. Boston. Massa-
ehusetts:
Dear Madam: ! have been
shown in the files Of the War
Department statement Of the
adjutant general Of Massachu.
sets that you are the mother Of
i've sons who have died glorious
b On the field Of battle.
Il feel hews weak end fruitaess
must be any words Of mine which
should attempt 70 begniis you,
from the grief of d loss % over
wheaming. But I cannot, refrain
from rendering to you, the con-
ISOLATION that may be found In the
thanks Of the Republic they died
70 save. pray that our Heaven.
y Father may assuage the
anguish OF your bereavement. and
leave you only the cherished mem
cry Of the loved and lost. and the
solemn pride that must be yours
70 have laid 30 costly q sacri.
flee upon the altar Of freedom.
Yours very sincerely and 70
spectfully.
ABRAHAM LINCOLN.
TRIBUTES TO LINCOLN.
Patriotic Americans, sojourning
IA our National Capital, may
undertake a little tour OF en-.
ploration on this memorial day,
to learn how we have com.
memorated our great emancipator,
whose name is ranked most often
with that Of the father of his
country.
Shall We turn first to the LIN
coin Memorial. dedicated last May.
guardian Of the Potomac?
As o sentinel upon the river
front, this grand structure,
triumph Of IN American architect,
Henry Bacon. and m American
art1st, Daniel Chester French,
now takes its place, q fitting
companion to the shaft Of the
Washington Monument close by.
And next, to the White House.
. See the full-length standing
Lincoln portrait. which hangs In
the Green Room The negro
guide will show q broad smile,
sho' huff. az he observes our In
terest in "Mas'r Lincpm's" rdo-
ture.
RARE LINCOLNIANA. :.
This large canvas. by W. Cogs-
well, represents Lincoln on the
south portico Of the White House,
the dome Of the Capitol towering
In the distance.
Proclamation scroll In hand.
the President stands there, his
top coat and tall silk hat care.
fully disposed on the chair be-
side him
Though valuable a. another
artists Interpretation Of Lincoln,
q 70 not q convincing portrait.
Now to cross the Ellipss and
Park. through the Mall, to the
new National Museum building,
where II housed the Collection Of
the National Gallery Of Art.
Lincoln portraits7 Yes. several.
First, the head painted from life
a 1851. By the late George n.
Story. an American artist born
In 1885, and until q few months
ago still active In New York.
srORTs PHOTOS.
This fine picture was q gift 20
the National Gallery from it,
good friend. Mira q. II. HART.
man. who eoncurred with the art
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