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Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1888-09-22
WEST BROOK, North CAROLINA,
Sept. 9th, 1886,

DVPV' UIIIj IOOU'
DIR. A. T. SHALLENBERGER
Rochester, Pa. Dear Sr-The two
boxes of Pills you sent me did everything
You said they would. My son was the
victim of Malaria, deep-set, by living in
Florida two years, and the Antidote has
done more than five hundred dollars worth
of other medicines could have done for
him. have had one of my neighbors try
the medicine, and it cured him immediate.
ly. now recommend it to every one
suffering from Malaria. Respectfully yours,
W. w. MONROE.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1888-09-22

healty, for our ancestors were rugged
and long-lived, and the remedies
they used were simple preparations
of roots and herbs, The best blood
purifier is again brought into general
use in Warmers Log Cabin Sarsapa-
rilla.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1888-09-22
A Conundrum.

Macon Telegraph.
The campaign conundrum Chow
is it that a reduction from AZ to 40 per
cent on imports is free trade and re-
duction of the price of whisky from
80 to 25 cents a gallon is not free
whisky?"
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1888-09-22
r. O p

Don't waste time and money and
undergo needless torture with the
knife when Ethiopian Pile Ointment
will afford instant relief and certain
cure in every case of blind, bleeding,
itching, internal and external piles.
Rangum Root Medicine Co., Manu-
facturers, Nashville, Tenn. 30 cents
and 81 per bottle. Sold by w. H.
Fleming.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1888-09-22

English SPAWN Liniment removes
all Hard, Soft, or CallOused Lumps
and Blemishes from horses, Blood
SPAWN, Curbs, Splints,. Sweeney,
Ring-bone, Stiles, Sprains, all Swollen
Threats, Coughs, Etc. Save $50 by
use of one bottle. Warranted. Sold
by J. B. Ritchey, McMinnville.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1888-09-22

Virgins and all other prophets
may fail in dry weather, but Ganter's
chicken cholera cure never fails. If
it does, your money will be refunded
by w. H. Fleming.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1888-09-22
BnokIen's Arnica SnIYe.

Best Salve in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum,
Fever Sores, letter, Chapped Hands,
Chilblains, Corns, and all Skin Erup-
tiOns, and positively cures Piles, Or
no pay required. 1t is guaranteed to
give perfect satisfaction, or money
refunded. Price % cents per box.
For Sale by Ritchey & Stroud.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1888-09-22
LODGES

q & A. M.--Warren No. 125-1st Monday
L night in every month, in their hall over
the OurtroOm. TIC. LIND, w. NJ.
DOYAL ARCH CHAPTER-3r Thurday
IL nightin every month.
l. j. THURMAN, II. P.
+ 90. F.-McMinnville, No. 146; every
/. Tuesday night, in their hall over Won.
ack & Colville's store.
A. NUNNELLY, N. G.
T. S. ARLEDGE, Sec'y.
Rebekah Degree, meets First Thursday
night in each month.
MRS. w. s. LIVELY, N. G.
MISS JENNIE LIvRLY, Sec'y.
KNIGHTS OF HONOR Mountain City,
N No. lao; meets in Masonic hall I'd and
4th Monday nightsin every month.
A. B. RAMSEY, Sec. THos. BLACK, d.
KNIGHTS AND LADY'S HONOR-2nd
II and 4th Thursday nights in every month
A, Fl. GROSS. P.
TO. G. T.-Ben Lomond Lodge No. 9S
l. meets every Tuesday night at Masonic
Hall. NJ. GAFFIN, W. G. L.
r. R. GAFFIN, Secy.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1888-09-22

Buxton says: at is astonishing
how soon the whole conscience begins
to unravel if single stitch drops !;
one single sin INDUCED in makes a
hole you could put your head
through"
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1888-09-22

Spa, what makes the little piggies
eat so fast?" "Pa' was so confused
and finally said that he would have
to give it up. "Cause they want to
be hogs" said four-year-old.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1888-09-22

CATARRH CURED, health and sweet
breath secured, by Shiloh's Catarrh Rene
dy. Price so cents. Nasal Injector free, q.
w. ii. Fleming's,
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1888-09-22

Itch, Mango, and Scratches ofevery
kind on human or animals cured in
30 minutes by Woolford's Sanitary
Lotion. Sold by Ritchey & Stroud,
Druggists, Nc Minnville, Tennessee.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1888-09-22
A WOman's Discovery

"Another wonderful discovery has
been made and that too by lady in
this county. Disease fastened its
clutches upon her and for seven years
she withstood its severest tests, but
her vital organs were undermined
and death seemed imminent. For
three months she coughed incessant-
ly and could not sleep. She bought
of us a bottle of DR.. Kings New Dis
covery for Consumption and was so
much relieved on taking first dose
that she slept all night and with one
bottle has been miraculously cured.
Her name is Mrs. Luther LutZ."
Thus write w. c. Hamrick & Co., OF
Shelby, n. C.-Get a free trial Bottle
at Ritchey q Stroud's Drug Store. 9
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1888-09-22

When Baby was sick, We gave her CastoriA,
When she was Child, she cried for Cassoria,
Whom she became Miss, she chung to Castoria,
When she had Children, she gave them CAstOris
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1888-09-22

Points west of Grand Forks in DAKOTA
and MONTANA LESS THAN ONE FARE,
no round trip rate being more than TWEEN
TY DOLLARS, including GREAT FALLS,
MONTANA.
Persons desiring to take a trip through
Northern Minnesota, Dakota or Montana
for the purpose of looking over the country,
or with the idea OF selecting a new home
within the boundaries of the GRANDEST
WHEAT BELT IN THE WORLD, and an
agricultural country suitable for diversified
farming, dairy and stock purposes, will do
well to take advantage OF these rates.
For maps and information apply to your
home ticket agent, or any agent OF the com.
pany, or -
F. WHITNEY,
Genl. Pass. and T'k't. Agt
st. Paul, MINI.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1888-09-22

SHILOH'S COUGH asd Consumption
Core is sold by us on guarantee. 1t curest
nCusumption. w. II. Fleming
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1888-09-22

Mrs. Williams-"I am sorry to
hear that your mother is ill, George.
l hope she isn't sick abed."
Georgie-"Oh, no, Mrs. Williams.
She is only sick alounge."
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1888-09-22

A Log CABIN was the
birth place of a number
of the best presidents we
have had. While with
out the modern conven-
fences they were not UNI
comfortable habitations.
They were certainly
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1888-09-22

For lame back, side or chest, use Shi lob
Porous Plaster Price Is cents at W. H.
Fleming's.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1888-09-22

Economy is the easy-chair of old
age.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1888-09-22

These who live for the future must
always appear selfish to those who
live for the present.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1888-09-22

GROUP, WHOOPING COUGH amp
Bronchitis Immediately relieved by Shiloh's
Cure. Sold by W. H. Fleming.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1888-09-22

SLEEPLESS NIGHTS, m ade miseraS
by that terrible cough. Shiloh's Cure is the
remedy for you. Sold by w. II. Fleming. s.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1888-09-22

WILL YOUSUFFER with Dyspepsia and
Liver Complaint? shiloh's Vitslizer is
guaranteed to cure you. For sale by W. H..
Fleming.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1888-09-22

One never repents of having eaten
too little.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-22

a VtrEiBtan who Has n Busy Posi-
ton at Panama.

Colonel a. l.. Riyc~. who has been In this
country for several weeks spending his time
at his homestead. Castle Hill, in Albemsrle
county, was in the ciiy yesterday. lie was
Al one tine general manager oi tbe Richmond
aud Danylle railroad system, but now occu-
pie' similar position ou the Panama rll-
road. .ine running across The isthmus, from
Colon 10 AspinWill, iorly-seYen miles. His
road transports per day on an average
1000 passengers people from all the nations
OF the earth, sud under his management the
company h1. recently been able 10 declare
dividend ~ - per cent--a success unprece-
dcuied IN ii' hlsfogy.
Colonel Riyes's work is such that he keeps
busy four secretaries, one Oi whom i a man
VITO speak. bali a dozen languages. Tue
r0qd ia under American administration but
j. controlled aud owned ny the Panama
Canal COMPANY The Colonel has the ut
most failh IN Monsieur dc Les-eps's ability
20 carry ibe canal through, fourteen mics
Of 70 having already been completed with q
depth of between twcnty.eigbt and twenty
nine Ictt and width sufficient for the largC-t
scleo.ng shin. The entire work OF the
canal is more than hall completed in cubic
yard. OF excavation and the machinery Is all
on The er0undtO 90 the rest Of the work. His
Idea is thar the clnli Will Dc ready for bust
ness in ls92 and that the French Will furnish
the uerce 3ry money.
Colonel Ri1e- sails from New York for
Panama December 3lsi. iil. daughter, Mrs.
Amtie Rivts- thaulor. Is 40 Castle nm with
him. bat ber husband is now 10 Europe on
short bushes, tlp.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-22
rersnnni. md nrief..

The Democratic members OF the City
Council had conference last night
, Mr. Jackson Turpiu. who recently moved
from this city TO Cincinnati, is here on
visit
Mr.. II. Thurston Clrd0za Of New York,
is in the ciiv TO spend the holidays with his
relatives aud friends.
Mr.. Thomas G.. Svdnor has returned from
nm extended western trio and VIII agaln set
tlc down 10 hi' Old home.
John J.. Roper Lodge Of Perfection, No.
3. OF Scottish Rite Na-on., meets tonight
for work iu the fifth drelce
The Board Of Director. Of the Methodist
Suuday.~chDol society VIII hold their meet
ing on the nith sunday in this month, in
stead OF the fourth.
The grocery store Of ". H. Kelly, No. 5l4
west Mprslali street, was robbed Thursday
night OF LET OF cigars, Whiskey, butter
eggs, sugar and 1our
Dir. John y. Smelling, OF New York. is.
as usual. bere 10 enjoy the Christmas hoil-
DAYS \ part OF his time will be spent in
Richmond, and the other at the hunting
lodge Of hrs club on the Pamunkey river, near
The W hitc House
Charlie Ayereu. who died few days ago
At me Retreat for the Sick from injuries re-.
ceiycd on one oi 0ur railroads, wss twenty
three years OF sge and was regarded as a
worthy and industrious man. lie was well
connected in the city and his death sorrows
a wide circle Of friends.
Officer Walton found a barrel oi sugar
in front OF The confectionery store Of Han
mis- a rraylor. corner Oi Tbird and Broad
streets. night before last. which bad been ac-
cidentally left out when the store was
closed. The barrel wss placed in another
store near by FOR the night.
The beauty Of the weather for months past
has been something "a be proud OF. For a
week or more especially Il has Oeeu the JOY
OF the shOpkeepers. and many are the dol
isrs that have been spent Broad street has
worn New York Broadway sort OF sir for
several days. aud thousands Of children,
some Of whom will get few presents. have
ieasted their eyes on the handsomely-dresed
Wiudove
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-22
Qhe Tariff RtlI.
Ipr teleEraph 10 the Dlspsleh

iBy telegraph 70 the Diapetcn-l
WASHINGTON, December 2l.-Now that tue
day certain has been liked Tor the final vote
upon the Sesate substitute for tue Mills bill
the Committee on Finance In charge OF the
measure will have no more bearings, but
will hold daily sessions through the recess
for the purpose Of periecling the measure by
amending Il in accordance With information
derived lrom interested parties who have
heretofore expressed their views and desires
TO the committee. As has been s.alfd In
the senate bv Dir. Allisen, there will be
amendments 10 the present text OF the bill
proposed by the committee ss a result OF
the many conferences with manufacturers
and labOrcfs had hy the Finance Committee.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-22
TmE cary wATEu-wORRa.
Tour OF Inspection OF the Council
Committee.

The COuncil Committee o. Water met 81
The Council chamber Yesterday afternoon %
/ O'Clock and proceeded 10 MAKE their SENT
annual inspection of the Water Department.
The following members % The committee
were in tho pariv: MesTs. DickerSon CHAIR
m1nj Bahcn, Brauer, Mann, and ). ".
White. In addition 10 TIE members OF the
comm tee there were present City Clerk
Zen. Z. AUGUST. Mr.. y. d. llsrgroye. chair
man - the Finance Committee; eN-Counci'.
man y. T. CWmp. Nr Boiling. superinicn'
dcot Of the WaferW orks, and Nr. l.. T..
DAVIS. clerk of the committee.
Tho Neg fcscrgoir vas FIRST visited, and
everything was found 10 be in good order.
Tie new pump house was next salisiac.
torilg inspected. The keepers bad nice
lunch spTcqd for The party.
The Old reservoir Was found to he IN
good condition. AZ hi. place tie visitor
were ho,piiab'y entertained by Mrs. N' f..
Baker, toe Keeper.
The old pump.house was found 10 be In
order, except one beyel cog-wheei Of the
turbine pumps, which is belug recocged.
The committee completed their tour about
. o'clock.
AZ the new pump-bouse the committee
was called % order 10 hesr read the rerort
Of Mr. J.. w. Tomlinson, superintendent oil
t1e pump-hOuses.
The Superintendent reported all the
pumps in good order ard work lnc smoothly.
The report detailed work recently done
and needed O. 10 done yet.
some time 08ck ihC boilers connected With
the new steam.pump were found 20 he In q
very unsafe condition. The crown sheet ~
oach being badly bh'icrcd aud liable % give
away or blow Ouf at any time under mode
rate pressure 0f steam. T0ey have all been
repaired apd rTc now n frsi-clsss condition.
The necessity oi repairing the ws'er-p0wer
pump ~ the earliest possible moment caused
the work on the hcsiesm-bullers 90 be- carried on
day and uight unit. flushed, thereby adding
somewhat 20 tbe cost 81 repairs. The Sit
pcrinteudcut rec0mmcuds an increase in the
numbcr ~ men employed at each pump
house.
The report was ordered 70 be fled for IN.
turo consideration.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-22
mANcHEsrEn BnroRE XMAS.
Injunction Oisaolvcd- Pound
ed-MemorIaI seFviee-Per-
sonaI. &c.

In the Hastings Court yesterday judge
John Il. Ingram rendered bis decision 10 the
Injunction case Oi Charles Keller q GO. VS..
DAVID Forester. few weeks ago f0ries-
ter, who was engaged in the meat or butcher
business IN this city. sold his stock, fixtures,
and good will 70 Keller g. Co.. and they
claiminC that Ia o verbal contract be bad
agreed not % again engage In the same bust
ncu I'm Manchester, aud that the sale OF bis
good Will would prohibit bin from
doing this. applied 10 Judge Incram az the
last term oi the court Tor su Injunction TO
restrain FOrresier from rcODening, they
baying received information that he intended
90 dong. Forester, who denied that mere
was aBy such contract or that there was snY
agreement further Than shown 10y the OIL
of sale, through his counsel moved he Court
20 dissolve tbe Injunction, which the Judge
did IN the decision above referred 10. Judge
Ingram held that that the sale OF good viii
does not cstoo The persons selling the same
from entering the like business in the same
city.
While Rev. James W. REYNOLDS, Of this
CRY, ana his family were in Richmond yes
.erdav afternoon their residence, on Four
ieenih street near McDonOugb, was be-
sieged The invaders Of his dOmicIle were,
however. not enemies, but friends, and cX-
ceedirgiv Kind ones. They constituted a
committee from the Beechenbro0k Baptist
church, near Richmond. Of which Mr.. Rev
nOlds is pastor, who came over with wagon
heavily laden with stOTe-Toom supplies and
0fhcr things opportuue 10 the season. The
pounding was quite a bountiiul one. and BIT.
Reynolds was greatly surprised At this mani
festatlOn Of the confidence and esteem OF his
people.
The service 10 be held al The Bainbridge-
street Baptist church tomorrow afternoon
~ = memorial % the late Rev. Dr. ID. T..
WiBiree VIII open promptly at O'Clock,
and the indications are that the attendance
will be very large. The pastor, Rev. J.. x.
Thornhiil, will conduct the service, and VIII
be assisted bY DR.. Hatcher a former pastor
n this church and lifelong friend 81 The
deceased. Perhaps olher ministers viii be
present Dr. Winirec was at one time in
charge Of the Baiubridge- street church. and
f. held In fond remembrance 10y not only
the members Of this congregation but the
people OF Manchester generally.
Mr. Arthur /. Adamson. real estate auc-
tioncer, has sold The brick dwelling at the
corner of Ninth and cambridge streets 20
MI ". .. Rollin Tor $3.50. This is one Of
the most desirable residences 10 Manchester.
kiue Bailey, q small cOlOrcd girl, was az
rested by Officer Aoles yesterday afternoon
on tie charge OF stealing a nun, the pro
perty Of Mrs. COitreu
The public schools OF this city closed yes
terday to reopen January ID.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-22
A wife-Beater from Richmond.

TIE Washington Star Of yesterday evening
SAYS: This morniog IN the Police Court VIII
liam r. Hall, paiuter from Richmond, va,
was srragncd on a charge OF assauting his
vie. LeonOra Hall. - plead not guilty"
be answered Ia a loud tone. Mr.. Hall then
came in court. leaning on the arm OF her
father. Jscob II. Frank.
Mrs. Fraak testified that Saturday eve
ming about $50 O'Clock she was ia her room,
at NoA9lj sixth street northwest, when her
husband cane home intoxicated. She said
that he best her numerically with his iist,
end then took her 10 her room, where he
gave her a severe beating with an inch board
She said that her back snd limbs we're black
and blue from the effects OF the beating;
that be knocked her down and kicked her Ia
the stomach and back oi the neck. The a.
s1ult, she said, was witnessed by otherp.
She said she had been married four months.
After iuil hearing ~ the case the Couft
imposed fine Of 800, or, IN default, inorl-
s0nment in Jail for fen months.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-22

Dr. Daniel W. Mosrley, whose name was
on YESTERDAY sent 90 the senate los the PrcSi-
dent for confirmation rs Collector OF Customs
a, Richmond. i. native OF buckingham and
a Erst cousin ~ The late Alexander Nosoiey,
who was for long time editor Of the Wig.
llo Is in business rs a drugsis, at The south
wcst corner Of second and Caall streets. and
3, an ntclupcat. worthy, and popular man.
Wt viii De- commissioned o. succeed Mr.
OILS H. Russell. whose term expires
early in the new year. rhc bond required
by laN /, SG0,NoO, while 10 is .aij that ine in-
cone OF tue collector ls ieis tnsn Si,tO) pr
angum, sum very much ltss than several al
ti. clerks get The time. b viewer WI no
doubt come when ttn G. }crrmenl viii 90
Justice by tins officer and provide bin sur,
teieut sslaiy particuariy as ms duties and
responsibilities as custodian oi The Federal
building here VIII be doubled nearly with
the Increased size OF the Guiding.
OF course. % Is ln the power ot the lie.
publican Uuited states senate 90 reject the
nominstion OF Or. Moseley, lat they Will
hardly bother themselves % interfere IN a
small matter Ike tn>.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-22
PUnLIC-sCmOOL CLOSING.
PresentatiOns TO the Superfntendont
ana Teachers.

AIU af0ANhFAs
The public schools of this city closed for
tnc Christmas holidays Yesterday At most
oi tho schools thc occasion wa, cnliyened by
singing. addresses. ana reciiation,, and the
children were dismissed with the snticipa-
ZION. n % merry Christmas.
The usual c0uItesies from teachers and
children 90 principal, and from children TO
their teachers. inarkcd the closing occasion.
Nr FOX. of The High school, received =
handsome album, TWO fountain pens, hand.
somc picture aud other prsenls. Mr.
Gfrrre T. Perry. Of Flha. received q mag-
ni0'ont edition oi B0~wcl's Lie OF johnson,
six volume, aud tour volumes OF PcueY's
Diary ia valuable gliU. Mr.. william A.
Bowlcs, Of Lcieh school. received q hand
some bronze parlor clock. Major Peudlei0D,
of Ceutr-l school, received line china din~
ner- ouJ tta.scL l11 pieces, and fine ~l'k
umbrella. Nr. i. r.. Thomas, Of Marshall
received r. handsome marble cathedral clock
With bronze figures. Mr.. George R. Pace.
" Bellevue, received g0ld-hc ded ..lk um-
hrciia and handsome psrlor lamp. tThis pre-.
scniati0n was madc by Master Page smith,
.cyrn wears olN Mr. William q. English,
cf ~prlnlGeid. two fire piciures-
b" I0re.t and Lake scene and inter
-ceuf" M. p. T.. Beach, of Normal school,
a handsome cherry 0lush rorkug.chqir. NJ
T.. o.. Crump, ot B ,ker, q sold.heade' silk
umbrella Mr.. j. j.. Thompson, q plush
rochlng.chair and ~l,cr-headcd cane Mr.
f.. ". GarueU. of Moore. gold.headcd silk
umbrella. Nany smaller presents We're
made.
lu ihe general distribution Of gifts tlc
Superintendent, Colouc. Cary, and TIE Clerk,
Nr G.. f.. Esdy. were kindly remembered
and rarciN.d appropriate giis.
The Superintendent h,- called mcetinC
of aIl thc teachers ou Monday, December
3l,t. for instruction.
The schools wll resume work on the 2d OF
-IlnulrA. I.el.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-22
Christmas ninncr Tor The Poor.

The Dispatch IS requested 20 a.k those
gentlemen who purpose aiding the ladies
who have charge Of THIS benevolent enter.
rri,e but VINO hsye not yet scntm their con-
tnOuti0u, 90 do So AZ once, - time D. pIe,,-
irg. The ladies have 20 hc guided by the
amounts oi The different ar, cics on hand or
the sum of money seat them. and II is very
important 90 know upon what they can rely
before completing their lrep2rallons.
They wiV be very glad and confidently
expect 10 receive hearty response 10 this
appeal to-day
They are willing to do an the work II
those who are generous and abe will furnish
the means whereby their no0le purpose may
be accomplished.
The dinner viii be given on Thursday,
21lh Instant committee OF ladies will be
az Old-Market Halt on Wednesd,y, 2GIh,
from 90 O'Clock to receive contributions,
or parcels may Oe sent 10 either Of the ladies
named below.
Miss Horn, cor east Leigh street; Mrs.
raleigh Colstor, 7O9 east Franklin street;
Mrs. Johsou, POS west Cary street, or Mfs.
Nuhm II. Pleassut,. 2,lO east Grace street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-22
Irr aoNUHtNr GRANITE
.ta,smont from Governor Lee as go
Esiug matse Material.

Governor Iee said Yesterday when asked
.v sU.,uatch reporter about the stone Tor
I.r ~. mpnumeni that proposals were regu-
..It ldssrused for the stone Tor The e.eclon
o' .tc uedc.ta. including The msierial and
VI ~ putting itup; that when the BIDS
pei opened toe board thought them all 100
.h aud 20 did Sir. BuIgwyn. the engineer
..4rgs ot the work. IL WAS determined
l..s 20 reject an the bids and ask Tor ne"
o... Nten ibcse were opened hr. james
NlHerwood's was found 10 be the lowest oy
a 0.n. idcrable amount. and u having been
s .lfsiued thst be was reliable man, thc
husrl awardod him the contract
Laye Understood, added the ooFeruof'
t., NJ. Neiherwo0d made application Al tbe
qlarfles in Nlrgipia fer toe sort Of stone de-
tr,d. but that he failed 70 obtain The nnef
q ANS 90 be used for faciug purpsscs' ana
hsd 10 20 elsewhere 20 obtlin tee same Tue
great bun o. the stOno used for the pedestal
wll be o. virginia granite, and on'y .nall
i@roenisee viii come from Aalne. nope
1eaersl Lee Is large enough 20 STAND on s.o"e
from every State la the Union Il necessary.
Conliaulog the Governor remarked
remember reading letter Of Genera Lev p
gnilltn when be Was an ofhcer Of the sngs-
neer corps ot the Aiexican var, IN Which ne