The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-03-12

tie newspapers. urholdirg ;dc beauty and
durability OF the Virginia material. and de-
ciSrIng that n could be furnished az cheaply
~ The Maine article. The executive COM
inittee did not answer these cards. Inc
work was showed ahead by Mr.. Neither.
wood. and finally was finished. all The MAJ
terial save the heart, having been thought
from Maine.
Faulty WORK.
Pretty soon after the work was completed
sharp-sighted visitors discovered a defect
In one OF che columns with which the mouu-
mont il ornamoniod. The papers took the
matter up and it was freely discussed. As
soon a. public attention was directed 20 IL.
the faulty column could easily be detected
by any one approaching the monument from
Tie direction OF Richmond. Closer scrutiny
disclosed the fact that there were flaws in
two other columns but the defects were by
no MEANS 50 glazing as In the one first al
iUdcd %. Mr.. NothorwOOd explained that
the Maine contractor. In turning tfe col
umn. had caused the trouble. and a. there
was no turning factory here, be. knowing
The column 20 he faulty. had used IL in order
iO finish the monument In time for the UNI
yelling. which had been announced to take
place In May next. lie expressed regret at
this, and his willingness % repair the error
as soon as directed.
MEETING YESTERDAY.
The executive committee OF the Lee Mon
ument Association held a meeting In the
Governors Office az the Capitol. Present
Governor Mckinney. Treasurer Hartman,
aud First Auditor Mafye and Colonel Archer
Anderson. Mr.. james Nelherwood. the
contractor, was also present, and the mat
Ger ~ the faulty column was discussed.
Mr.. Nciherw0Od expressed his perfect will
ingnoss TO replace the faulty column with q
perfect one. and the committee directed
him 10 do this at the earliest possible con-
veniencc. 10 is q problem whether or not
this can Ice done in time for the proposed
unwilling. Mr. NetherwO0d thinks IL can.
but there have been so many slips and bitches
i'm the matter, that the public can only pray
that he il correct.
UNWILLING CEREMONIES.
Great preparations are being made iorsa
proper pageant and patriotic display upon
the occasion Of the Unwilling Of the statue.
/ The arrangements will be under the control
Of X. r. lee Camp, No. !, Confederate Vet
Grams. and a joint committee composed of
the president of each branch OF the CIT!
Council. three members of the Common
Council and two from the Board of Alder
men. Distinguished visitors from all portions
of the country are expected % DE present
/ and representative men from every south
crn State. The Council has appropriated
81. 800 for the entertainment Of guests, an'
this sum is supplemented by $1,000 private
lv contributed. Prayer viii De offered ol
Rev. Dr. Ninnigerode, and Colonel Archie
Anderson will deliver the Grafton. The city
will be full of visitors, and every step vii
be taken that viii Doe calculated 10 maxi
their STAY pleasant. 10 viii Doe "a day lon
TO be remembered in the annals of \f
ginia.
GRANTS MONUMENT.
The effort 10 raise a monument TO ih
great Union soldier. Gen. Ulysses Is. Grant
seems 10 have Jared "a much worse fate than
that of Lee. New York made an clori @
raise the funds necessary and succeeded d
Getting about $4,000 and there the matte
banked Tits said 10 have fallen through
for the present. hut that IL is probable q
some future timo the question viii DE DO
Viyed and the work pushed 20 completion ]
possible. Considering the great wealth @
the North. this state of affairs appears al
most incredible. yet Ills "a fact.
Glove Of Lee" is his best monument. ]
will never fade from the hearts of the g0o
and pure the world over. 10 was this tha
caused the free gilt from an imp0Neri-he
people, that they might have somethIn
tangible 10 point 90 and say: "IheIe
Robert +. Lee. BE like him and you w6 b
right"
COLONEL JONES TALKS.
"Have YOU heard of any more companic
coming 70 Richmond 10 participate in Oh
Lee Monument unyeilingT asked q TIME
representative of Colonel Henry &. Jone
Yesterday.
" 40. ] have not received any authcntl
information. but / hear indirectly that
great many military men viii come here o
the 9th
"Will the First Regiment be able TO pro
vide for them all or al least all the inianr
companies
"No, that is just the trouble. We ha,
only received an appropriation of $3.50
from the city. and that is very insuihCiei
to entertain all the distinguished visitor
and military men. You see,' said COlon'
Jones. becoming enthusiastic, "that unyei
ing will Dc a great advertisement for Ricl
mond, and it is our duty TO entertain on
: visitors WE'LL
$40 the committee appointed get ON we
with their work .' asked the Representa-
tive.
r son. yes; they are doing very WELL and
am positive the unwilling viii De cred
! 10 Richmond, but YOU know there is niue
military men can do for one another in'
will not be paid for ont of the appropriate
. ! intend 20 solicit about $1,000 myself ID
the boys, because ] have the whole thin
at heart and wish 10 success