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The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1892-05-06
fenced to one year in the pen at Eiot,x
Falls: Contractors who have hired men
to work on the D. 4 w. railroad and.
then paid them of at fifty to seventy
five cents on the dollar, are still atlarge.
|-Deadwood independent.
A Sad Accident.

James Williamson who has been engaged
at Pinkertons Mill, met with a painful acct
lent on Saturday last. While engaged in
feeding a lath saw a piece thrown back struck
him in the face just below the eye ball, infict-
ing a long cut below the eye and on the nose
and totally destroying the sight. His parents
were up Sunday intending to bring him home
but found him SO Frustrated bv the shock
that it was not thought best to remove him.
His mother remained with him.
-o-
improvements at spearfsh.
By telephone from Speartish it is
learned that a number of Improvements
are being made in that city and that the
citizens are generally well satisfied with
the prospects for the coming season.
Work on q number OF new buildings has
already commenced. The ranchers
have all finished putting in big crops
and feel confident OF reaping large re-
turns.
School Funds.
Commissioner of School and Public Lands.
Pierre, S. D., April IS, 1892.
To the Board of Investment Of Permanent
School Fund Pennington county, South Da-
kota:
At a meeting Of The board Of school and
public lands, it was decided to loan the per-
manent school fund on real estate at six per
cent net to the state, and you are authorized
to make all your loans on school bonds or on
real-estate at the rate above designated.
Counties wanting money to invest will
make application for the same to this Office
under the seal of the county.
THos. II. RUTH, Commissions
The amount held by this county since Dec.
nth is $4,000. AS will be seen by above
circular, more can be obtained from the state
if there is a demand for it. So far there has
been but three or four calls for money and no
loans have yet been made This is partly
due to first instructions which advised that
loans be made to school townships, and partly
to the small amounts that can be obtained.
1t is specified that loans shall only be made
on u~nemcumbered property and only one-half
the assessed valuation. Parties who can
comply with these conditions should make ap-
pllcation at once. :.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1892-05-06

Late to bed and early to rise will short
on the road to your homo in the Skies"
But early to bed and a 'Little Early Riser
the pill that makes life longer and better
and wiser.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1892-05-06

Other medicines might help but to
make assurance doubly sure use De Wits
Sarsaparilla to enrich, purify and renew
the blood.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1892-05-06

Disease never successfully attacks il sys-
tenn with pure blood. De Wits Sarsapa-
rllla makes pure, new blood and enrichs
the old.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1892-05-06

See schleuning & Young as to prices on
reshs and sailed meats.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1892-05-06

Notice,
viii take stock to herd for the summer or
Will take cattle on shares by the year. Viii give
them good care, plenty of water and the best of
range. FRED W.. TENNY, Bend p. o. Elk Greek.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1892-05-06

E1tss65Es y sSsssss NSSsssS d
Come TITO ~ snelosuls stpsksr
iiyin4 3nnlss north eastsga Rap3d1 S5tysk NJ 81
pony. WsiSht about ION poiinds. nsSfded
cree OA aDout three yeassold, that the
isa II Pony Gnyy %: BEEN dsay sBpfaa,ssdAccp
Dated March 2eth.siss2. M.esPEcxs
Justice OF Tie Peach.
STRAYED or stolen-From Che range III the
~ subscriber the last week Of AIi,rcIl, one
DiacE Morgaa mare, ~weight1ou0 pounds brand
edAB connected on shoulder and split in ear.
One colt by side OF above. one two year old
stud colt, stee! gray or black, one roam pony 2
years old, all brandei z connected on afluul-
return or Information leading to their recovery.
FRANK Ls,cKHART, Rapid City.
EaoR RENT. .dnch ii Box Elder valley
= only three miles som The city. ENQUIRE
at tie UNION Office.
GTRAYED-one brown mare in the limestone
~ country. Said mare is sixteen hands,
weighs about Q lbs BRANDED hell circle x on
i s.i UP. is newly snod and WAS last seen in
Office.
STRAYED-One brockle face 2 year old beifer
" branded I on left side. One yearl ingileifer
same description branded d i ON ieitsia5. one
@iigs ace yearling steer d l ON left size One
r4 . Steer spotted on hips, branded g o
itsne sioe. w. A. I~lofiiSs.
Sllcytlut gSyr3 NTnSStssg OF
" P1eno Hills road, u buckskin pony. 5faiided
Z on LETT hip, not very plain. HID Gather
haiTef ana picket rope. Plates forward. Slim
Or Red Barn, Rapid City, S. D.. s. &.
STRAYED-From Rapid CITY. o.e wliite
pony mare nine years old brailded q on the
left shoulder. Black colt by side. Rad a
leather head stall on when left. A reasonable
AL1x wALIlN.
C~NTRAYEn-A roo 4EEgEE.
- a red May calf By her side BRANDED I; !
connected ON LETT hip also r l. on right
house itp l address seen Mns near ssao lnsersel seI,aol
or leave word at The UNION ofliee.
E.sTRAY-Broke into the enclosure OF the
- subscriber on or about the 18th OF August,
q pay mare colt, apparently TWO years old.
S d iud solo mas a white strip ii lace and is
take 1t away. H. r. BEACH. bars CANYON.
remington County, S. d
Strayed-From the range near RAND CITY
~ some time in June, a three year-old stallion,
f aalk DW Wsia 6iack points except one white hind
no brands. Was last heard of near Brennan
stauon. A reasonable reward will be paid Tor
h' feourh. CHRIS HOOKER, Rapid City.
fAAREN UP-The first Of Deem, er last. one
= steel grey mare, about three years Old will
Wsiah , o"a, lbs. With unbranded COLT b ii.1 side
81, l % oidnueu Win something s%iIltlL1f to
que purr on an end-2ate rod OF a wagon, ornliuht
9s intended Tor a comma { y on the right shoul
der. Prove property, pay charges. or botil viii
be sold according to law
w, H. GOULD. Rapid City S D.
OsI-One buckskin mare branded 6 on right
~ II i'ip. on lett jaw and Spanish brand on left
mp. one roam mare with colt. colt and mare
ofaioed % On right hip. One sorrel two
year-old mare brand L cross, fresh, on right hin.
She Dlack mare branded p on LETT law and
anaf,sh brand or left hip, with DIuwIt mare
I RIao, osandeaI cross on iett hip, fresh brand,
n3ihek tWo-year-old mare branded u cross on
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1892-05-06
WANT AND II

II you have a few head OF stock, q wagon
harness, ploWs or other tools about your farm
which you wish TO sell or exchange, or if YOU
want to sell your ranch, or purchase some
stock, put a notice in TIE UNION. If you are
a regular subscriber it will cost you nothing.
II not, II VIII only cost you ten cents per line
Tor first insertion and five cents for each suDse-
quent insertion. This does not apply to
parties IN trade nor does it include estray
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1892-05-06
Western Stock Organizations.

Western Stock Organizations.
BLACK HHsLssToCK ASSOCIATION.
President J.P. Cannon
Secretary j. HI. Hargrayes
Headquarters, Speartish, s. u.
SOUTH DAKOTA STOCK GROWERS
ASSOCIATION.
President. j. Dow
Vice-President =. M. Stewart
Secretary and Treasurer G. w. Reed
Postoffice address, Buffalo Gap, SD.
u. Ballou, assistant and correspond
ing secretary.
Headquarters, Buffalo Gap, SD,
WYOMING STOCK GROWERS Asso.
President j. M. Carey
Vice-President A.. 4. Rabbit
Secretary Thomas Sturgls
Assistant Secretary Thomas B. Adams
Treasurer A. II. Reel
Headquarters, Cheyenne, Wyoming,
COLORADO CATTLE GROWERS AS
ISOLATION.
OFFICERS.
President jill. Brush
Vice-President J. W. Bowles
Secretary III. II. Medcalf
Treasurer j. G. Benkleman
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
H. Fl. Medcalf, Thomas NibloclS, NJ. Full
weider, J.. r. Peasley, G. NJ. Hampson
and w. L. Campbell.
Headquarters, Denver, Colorado.
MISSOURI RIVER STOCK AssocIA-
TIONS.
OFFICERS.
President A.. ID. Marriott
Vice president A. p. WINNER
Secretary j. Lou Hallett
Treasurer Eugene Steere
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
AID. Marriott. Pres. j. Lou Hallett, Sec.
J: w. Philip, A.A. Scoyel
Albert Iirt N WSippIe', s. Sd. ). B hoHo
NJ. i. Williams.
Headquarters, Fort Pierre, S. D.
BLACK HILLS HORSE BREEDERS
ASSOCIATION.
OFFICERS.
James M. Woods President
Charles Hamm Secretary
l. M. Humphrey Treasurer
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
w. HI. Gould Chas. Hamm
j. W.. Palmer Ed. Stenger
John G. Smith.
Headquarters, Rapid Clay, S. d.
ELK CREEK STOCK ASSOCIATION.
President q, c. Phillips
Vice-President Louis Q%uiteaux
Secretary John Z. Stevens
Treasurer j. T.. Pratt
Headquarters, Grashul, Meade county
SOnrh Dakota
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1892-05-06
Eurene Holcomb

Rapid City, S. D. Range Red Owl and
Sulphur creeks in Delailo county. Brand
Al shown in cut. Also OH also Ok Yoke
Staple on left side of hip, or on both. On
cattle bought it is on side or hip. Another
brand, K hip and side.
Another n with a bar above the left
side. Another NC on right hip.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1892-05-06

HNAKEN up on the Cheyenne River, one roam
y pinto pony about 800 lbs white face and
feet, no observable brand,
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1892-05-06

" on Elk creek. A dark bay FLY comb e three
branded rooster brand ON left hip.
OMER BENOIT. Grasnull.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1892-05-06

OST-A dark brown gelding two years old
~ branded F ~ cross on right hip.
+. A. FOSTER
Rockeryiile.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1892-05-06

GTRAYED-From range on Elk creek. A bay
~ mare coming four. Few white hairs on fore
head. ring bones on hind feet, branded bar h
on LETT Guide W. Bills, Viewfield.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1892-05-06

the range Of the subscriber,
one bay mare, three years old. white block
i'll forehead and branded ID connected. had
colt by side. Also one three-year.uld bay geld
ing, bald face, three white legs, branded i n
one white four-year-old COW, and one ~@-
roam tour-year-uld COW, both branded JW on
right MP. One two-year-old heller. roam,
branded il connected on right side and hip.
$40 reward will be paid for return oil horses and
50 for the return OF cows. Enquire at office or
address R. NJ. FORBES, Rapid City. s. D..
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1892-05-06

ARM tUk ~SALE-Located IN the edge OF
q Hermosa, the nearest city to the. recent
rich silver discoveries, $50 acres. good house
16x24, one and one-halt stories, and kitchen
l6x22,w well furnished, good cellar. Two wells
OF No. l water, sixty acres under cultivation.
Easy terms. Would take part stock, either
horses or cattle. Also for sale forty head OF
cattle. J. s. TUCKER, Hermosa.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1892-05-06

OST-A yearllng helfer red and wi lite
~ branded pillow brand on left shoulder and
round hole IN each ear. VIM. LARGENr
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1892-05-06

Strayed-From the range near Rand Ctv
~ som time In June, a three. year-old stallion,
f aark oa aV,; black points except one white hind
ioot. weight about 300, one hind ankle injured,
no brands: Was last heard of near Brennan
statlon. A reasonable reward will be paid for
Ills return. CHRIS HOOKER, Rapid City.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1892-05-06

AIKEN uP-The first Of Deem, e. last, one
Weieh ,t'""' lbs. With unbranded COLT hy i.iul siiti,e
Inc mare is branded with something siInuinr to
tne Durr on an end-2ate rod OF a wagon. orlnigh
&c il1ended Tor a comma { on the right Shout
yer. Prove property, pay charges, or both will
be sold according to law
w. III. GOuIn Runid City 6 n
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1892-05-06

INOR SALE OR EXCHANGE-A BARGAIN
u Lots 10, II ~, block 2, Riverside addition,
& cd house OF four rooms, stable room for three
horses, well of splendid water with force-pump
to irrigate yard, shrubbery, etc. VIII sell for
$1,000 cash, or take half cash and balance in
fee. X.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1892-05-06

LNOR SALE l am offering Tor sale. seven high
by Saturn (2605) out of q mare by Lexington
the identical breeding Of Sunol2:OS4. A second
two year old, by the same horse and out OF q
mare by Hambietonian Prince. The remainder
are all bays, coming two years old. by byron.
Sherman, with a trial in the teens.
JANE NJ. WooDs. Rapid City s. I.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1892-05-06

TAKEN UP-A dark brown eeldine about Q
Il years Of age, weighs about $50 pounds.
Branded on left hip. Had rope on neck
Whe : taken up. Enquire atthis office.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1892-05-06

Strayed-A COW three past, light red
Swhite on back and belly, end of one horn
sawed off. Branded ~ on left side, five
dollars reward willl be paid for the
return to the scriber.
q. ". GLEASON Rpm Cry
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1892-05-06

Strayed from MY ranch IN Rapid creek
about Feb. l, one bay stud colt coming
three. trottiug stock. Branded jay-see
connected on left shoulder.
e TT S1crrp
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1892-05-06

OST--Two heifers and one steer, yearlings
IL past, one hcifer is blue black with short
tail, brand Blk connected with quarter circle
above, on left side and counterbraud of Blk Oh
left shoulder. Also two-year-old steer. ref,
branded on right hip with two triangle II point
up and point down..
n. I. BEAUCHAMp. Iayerne
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1892-05-06

One small roam mare brands s on left shoulder
lazy T on left rump and S on left thigh nearly
between thighs. Last. seen between Daughen-
baugh's and the railroad about a year ago.
one good sized bay mare white spot in fore head
brand three bars on shoulder. One light buck
skin mare brand z on left shoulder, also Que
bay mare with white STRIP in face, brand u.
One yearling stud colt white face and white spot
on lett side white hind legs. A p Richardson
HcrmoSa
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1892-05-06

STRAYED-one brockle face 2 year old lleifer
same description branded d on ieitsla4. one
Wiits lace yearling steer d l on left Size. one
roam steer spotted on hips, branded IM on;
IlenG SlQc. w. 4. IIpftlye
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1892-05-06

STRAYED-From Rapid City. o..e willie
~ pony mare nine years old branded q on the
ieie shoulder. Black colt by side. Had a
leather head stall on when left. A reasonable
reward Will be paid for her return.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1892-05-06

SrRAYED-A ,:rge spotted roam COW with
req May cali by. her side branded i; 4
SGniiecteo on lett hip also r Il on right
mp. Last seen near Ineersoi school
mouse. Address Mrs, THORNTON, Rapid City,
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1892-05-06

HlsTRAi-Broke into the enclosure OF the
49, ! = subscriber on or about the 18th OF August,
s : Gdy IN mare colt, apparently TWO years old.
branded U on left shoulder. owner is le-
qu ts to prove property, pa, charges and
iaheiS away: h. R.. BEACH, Dark Canyon,
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1892-05-06

TAKEN up, a dark bay gelding weight about
. pounds about nine years old, branded
a dim p on left shoulder, Well broke. In
quire at this office or Lewis Dowrei
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1892-05-06

I,OR SALE OR TRADE-l6O acres of good
IL land lying seven miles north OF Rapid City.
One hundred acres prairie and sixty acres heavy
also a good well. Sixteen acres under cultiva-
ton. Will trade for stock or sell at II reason
! able price. H. ScoFIELD, Rapid City. s. d.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1892-05-06

JOnn u. SMITH.
Headquarters, Rapid Clay, S. d.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1892-05-06

STRAYEDnFrom Cheyenne river crossing OF
Y on left hip, not very gse1 pIain. pJ Hsa 's eat her
hainer ana picket rope, Plates forward. Slim
pa5is; FRANK LILLEBRiDGE, Fls1re,
Or Red Barn. Ranid litu. 8 - -
Arizona republican., 1892-07-30

less navigator, The poiso Of ineEgure, from tine head turned siightly to the left and thrown tritie backward to the easy but strong curves of the body and legs, indicates man of commanding nature and presence Tho far away look usually attributed to Columbus, and his we'll known pride, have been aptly caught by Russo in the full, deep set eyes and thin nostrils ohiseled into the marble.
 The statue of Columbus will stand upon a shaft nearly fifty feet in height, which in turn will rest upon base of ornate design, embellished with allegor- ical figures. With the steps which form the foundation the monument when completed will be lSl feet in height. The tall shaft might be rather severe in it's outlines were it not relieved at in- tervals of several feet by appropriate naval emblems. On the back of the pedestal thero will be two figures de- picting America as it was in 1492 and as it is today. An Indian is shown, bow in hand, looking upward at Columbus,
Arizona republican., 1892-07-30

while at his side is seated Columbia, representing the change which has come over the New World during four cen turies These figures are nearly eighteen feet tall.
 On the front of the pedestal will stand Genius, seventeen feet tall. This piece of work will possibly attract more at tention even than the statue of Colum- bus itself, for it is a specimen of ale gorical art which it will be difficult to surpass, either in bOldness and unique ness of design or accuracy and perfection of execution. 1t shows the angel of dis co5cry bending overa globe, upon which the lett hand rests, and in the contem- platiou of which it appears to be deeply absorbed. The figure is nude, but fo; the piece Of light drapcry which falls across it bc.ween the waist and knees. IAg position of the body and the boise of the head are refreshingly illustrative of interest, hope and expectancy. The base of the monument is ornamented by four massive posts. which serve to break the monotouy of this massive piece of stone.
 There is a post at each corner of the base, and between them, on the back and front, are two bas-reliefs of beauti- ful execution, one representing the de- parturo of Columbus as he set out from Palos in his quest of new world, and the other depicting that new world as he found it when he landed at San Sal vador. Tho latter is particularly good and shows Columbus silently waiting q prayer of thanks to heaven, as he stands on the beach, awaiting his sailors, who are hauling the boat in which the party had come ashore out of the reach of the tide. The Indians, furtiyoly peeping at the intruders from the shelter of 8 friendly patch of maize, add to the ef- fectiveEess and suggestiveness of the bas-relief, ard lends the appearance of ''atmosYhere' so assiduously sought after, and so seldom attained, by good artists, either in color or in marble.
 It was originally intended that the monument should be located on Govern or's island, the argument being that with Bartholdi's Liberty there would then he two huge guardians of New York harbor, between which all incom- ing and outgoing ships would have to pass. 1t was also urged that the effect upon the eye of the stranger as his yes sel entered the Narrows would be par ticularly striking. On the other hand. it was asserted that the location of the monument in New York city would bring it nearer to the common people, to whom it would then be easily accessi- ble, and this view finally prevailed. Chicago was also anxious to have it on exhibition at the Worlds fair, but it was deemed izadvisable to incur the risl, of accident by additional transpor- tatiOn. OCTAvUs COHEN.
Arizona republican., 1892-07-30

of artistic temperament, Russo is high strung and nervous, and he is said to detest personal notoriety, but if this be true he is destined to be greatly irri. tated in the near future, for the work on which he is now engaged is certain to cause him to be talked about and writ ten about very freely.
 There have been and will be Colum- bus statues galore, but it is safe to as- sert that this latest and greatest concep- tion of Russo will oyershadow them all. The figure of Columbus is of heroic pro portions. 1t IS twenty feet in height and represents the discovercr clad in the picturesque costume of his time, with his left hand resting lightly on his hip and holding back his rich Goublet, whose folds are thereby carolcssly but grace fully diSarranged, revealing a loose kilt below the close fitting shnt which Co lumbus is said to have worn when pre- sented at court upon his return from his voyage of discovery.
 The right hand grasps ascroll, and tho arm is held in position which is thor oughly in accord with the look of ex. pectsucy and trmuegs which is plainly visible on the couuiCuanco og tho fear.
Arizona republican., 1892-07-30

which included in its membership such eminent artists as Salvini, Sacconi, Monteverde, Maccari, FerraTi, Calde- rini and many others of almost equal reputation. After the most careful ex- animation and patient consideration of everything submitted, the jury finally selected Gaetano Russo as the sculptor Russo is a native of the island of Sicily. He was born in the little town of Cata- mia in 1885. He was practically a born artist. He looked like an artist when he was little toddIer just as much as he does today, when his name and works are famous the world over.
 When Russo was but ten years old he became so persistent in his wish to be- come sculptor that he was permitted to go to Rome. There his genius at- tracted attention, and while he labored under great disadvantages and suffered hardships which would have discour- aged less determined youth, his ad- vancement in his beloved profession was comparatively rapid. Like many men
Arizona republican., 1892-07-30

THE MONUMENT. gresso ltalo- Ameficano, leading Italian newspaper of New York city.
 Cavasar Barsotti conceived the ide2 that out of the hundreds of thousands of his fellow countrymen who have found homes and comparative prosperity in America there would be a sufficient number who would be willing to con tribute toward fund for the erection of a suitable monument to "The Finder of a World" Nor was he mistaken, for his suggestion met with the most hearty commendatiOn from Italians in every portion of the country, and the subscrip- tion list was closed very soon after it was opened. More money was received than had been contemplated in the origi- nal arrangements, and a monument worthy of the natives of the Hand whose very soil is tinctured with art, was assured.
 A correspondence was opened with Premier Crispi, as a result of which it was decided that there should be an open competition, under the auspices of the Italian government, for the purpose of deciding upon the sculptor who should have the honor of making the great statue which is to stand at the gateway of America" A jury was selected