Evening Republican, Volume 14, Number 22, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 26 January 1910 — At Last. [ARTICLE]

At Last.

A somewhat tardy recognition of the claim to honor of a notable pioneer is reported in the Atlanta Journal. When the millionaire had completed his summer home, he began to think about decorating the grounds. “You need some statues,” volunteered his friends. “Yes,” agreed the millionaire, "but What kind of statues?” One friend suggested a bronze Saint Patrick, but despite the fact that the millionaire is Irish, and decidedly proud of it, he shook his head emphatically. “Stone reindeer,” hazarded another, “A cast-iron dog or two,” said k third friend. The millionaire rejected each suggestion, and began to think for himself. A few weeks later there was set up in hie garden an oblong block of stone, perfectly plain on all sides but one. On that side was a tablet with this inscription : “To the memory of Adam, the first man.” On top was a little sun-dial. "It’s a monument Adam,” the owner explained. “And why not?” he demanded, belligerently. “Isn’t it about time that somebody recognized his service to mankind?”