New Britain herald., 1928-04-09
HEROES Of GRAY
 AND BLUE UNITE
Will Grip Hands at Stone Moun- tain Today

Atlanta. Ga. April R-Those who fought him and those who fol- lowed him gripped hands across the years today in homage to Robert E. Lee. Stxty-three years after Appoma- tox. ranks of gray and blue -garbed veterans. in waning numbers, were stimulated to this fresh expression Of felicity by unveiling of the huge equestrian figure of the southern armies commander-in-chi the first unit in . colossal memorial to the confederacy being graven on a htupendous scale in bas-relief on the sheer granite side of Stone Mountain.
 Many to Attend Here to participate in the i'm pressive ceremonies attendant on formal dedication of the gigantic monument-the largest in written history of man-were civil and military dignitaries from north and south. including a party of leading congressional figures from Wash ington. the governors of three states and official representatives of 20 more.
 To Mayor James J. Walker of New York fell the honor of accept ing the monument on behalf of the nation: Marcus w. Beck, justice of the Georgia supreme court, per formed similar function for the south.
 In the tiny hands of five year old Robert Edward Lee ". great. grandson of the Gray leader. was the responsibility of loosening the folds of fabric that hung about the gargantuan sculpture and disclosing 1t to the eyes of the assembled multitude.
 The equestrian figure is the first of central group which will form the largest carving in history.
 Standing out in bas-relief on the sheer precipice. which is more than 400 feet high, the Lee carving from the top of the generals head to the hoofs of 'Traveler." his horse, measures 130 feet. From the tips of the horses ears to the end Of its tail the distance is 175 feet. The carving virtually would cover the side of building a city block in length and nine stories high.
 Those who have made compari- sons between the figure and other famous works of art. have estimated that the sphinx of Egypt could be placed on Travellers neck and that the lion of Lucerene in Switzerland would not be visible from the ground with the naked eye should it be placed in the crotch of the generals elbow.
 It is necessary to climb a slant ing stairway up the mountain side to appreciate it's size. Although the figure is not yet completed. ten work men were able to escape rain- storm by taking refuge under the heel and stirrup. stone cutters es- timate that the granite sword would weigh 60 tons If detached.
 With the stars of rank on the generals collar as wide as a mans body. workmen easily stood upon these to chisel away at his face and beard. Three separate tiers of workmen labored In the region be- tween the shoulder and elbow.
 Big Job
 In order to place this gigantic bas-relief on the mountain side. it was necessary to construct special scafYolding of steel rods imbedded into the solid granite of the preci- pice, a long stairway was constructed from the ground while special lower ing devices were installed from above. Stone cutters literally flirted with death in placing machinery on the mountain. Shops and engines have been installed on different levels with small shacks for shelter and sleeping quarters when neces- sary.
 When completed the memorial will be visible for many miles, since stone Mountain, said to be the larg- est outcropping Of solid granite in he world, stands out as the high est point Of the section. although there are some smaller mountains.
 The design is that of Augusts
 
 Tor Gutzon Borglum. retired from activity after much dissension and litigation.
 Notable among the eastern mli- tary units taking part in the ritual were the Governors Foot Guards Of N,w Haven, Conn.,, a detachment of 'he Old Guard Of New York. act- ins as escort for Mayor Walker: and | iails from the Amoskeag veterans 0; Petcrsboro. x. H.. and the fifth ,'.,ryland regiment of Baltimore.
 Hold Parade
 \ parade through downtown At Ianta this morning gave official i'm l,ius to the program. after which 'ss mterpolated trip by special ia,in 70 Stone Mountain. Is miles #N-av. for the exercises which were t,!led to begin their impressive .oursc at r. ,n.. under the chair anship of Rollins Randolph. presi- l"nt of the stone Mountain Me lorial association.
 Rev. Gilbcs F. Cook, of Mathews. 1a.. last survivor of General Lees s'aff. had been expected to deliver inc benedirfior. but could not at t"nd and his place was taken by Rev. Wallace Rogers of Atlanta.
 In the congressional party were Senator's Harris and George of Gnorgia: Sackett of Kentucky: Evyos, of New Hampshire. and sDloot. of Utah: Congressmen Bell and Crisp of Georgia: Tilson. of Connecticut; McFadden of Pennsyl- >ania; Ramseyer of Iowa: Robinson ot Kentucky; Faust of Missouri: