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The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1897-01-13

called the convention to order. AZ
ter a few announcements were
made, Prof. Mi.t"n Whitney, al
the agricuhur7I dsPsTtmfnt q
Washington, ID &, was In'rosuc
ed aGd mad: 4 very il!ere-ti :
talk On the T y co soil Of III
Uoited States"
Following This wss ore of ib.
mO1t pr.ft,b = p pepsrs Of In c. =
yeutton on tie 81. j-cs cf Dc r
oPmrrts f tn -oozcco in tnstr,
QUINCY, FL" b. Mr. w M.
Cory, Of the Owl Cisac CO, #
that place. lie stated thai b s
c1mptny had nine hundred scr.>
OF tcbacco under cultivation; EN-
ploYed 100 hands and pad Gu:
anEually in wages $4,000.
This was followed by mcSs ad
mirablc talk On tic Results aGa
experiments in tCba CT culture II
the Conneticut agricul' ural .atioD,
New Haven, Conn"
Nh. J. Medero, the well known
Cuban cf this city, was then intro
dcced aid Rad Il paper o. "Ex
nerimenfs in growing Cuban cigar
leaf il Mar on cou1ty" lie was
listened TO with the closest atten-
ton. He recitcd MS exparienc-
IN leaf cu'turc, not only IN this
country, but in Cuba, ard made
some very interesting comparisons
He IS rot yet thoroughly conv;r.
SAINT with! Cur Florida accent, but
managed TO make himse If well un
dsTst, o. He is an excellent
scholar and used gccd English and
many Of his good points were
heartily applauded. M pap r of
The convention occa>i1red more
favorable comment or was listened
to with more interest than this
one
TIE convention, then adjourned
to the F: c & P. Depot waere the
ass were in waiting 10 carry them
30 Silver S2r'rgs
Their trip 0uc to This famous re-
S.rs was attended with great en-
jrvment and profit Tha 'in1e
un'i' $50 this Afternoon wss spent
IN vi. wing the wonders Of the
~prings and the tropical surround
'gS.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1897-01-13
THE FIRST MEETING

OF THE NEW CITY COUNCIL-NEIL
ALFRED ELECTED CITY ATTORNEY
ALL OTHER OFFICERS LAID OVER
UNTIL NENT MEETING
The first meeting Of the new
city Council met yesterday murn-
IE9 at the council chamber and all
the new members except DAVIS
were GulY sworn In. An adjourn
ment was taken until last evening
when the regular meeting Of tee
four Lew mcn. bers and three of the
old ones was held. The following
are the names Of thos= present:
Waterman, Greer, Livingston,
Pullman, Benjamin., omitn arc
Davis.
The last named who bad rot at
tended the morning meeting was
given the oath cf office by mayer
elect Bullock. Vice-presidept
Livingston assumed the chair ana
the business Of tne evening was
prOCes ded with as follows:
On motion ot Davis, K. B Nc
Connell was InanimcusiY elected
president Tor the ensuing year and
Col Livingston was elected vice
cresid=nt. Ga motion OF Gr1em
tbs: work OF fixi0g the salaries Of
the different fficeTs was taken VI.
a motion 10 fix the salary cf the
clerk at sos dollars per month was
opposed By Mr.. Berj rj4min Is
matter of economy bat finally car
ried without a dissenting voice.
Tx collector was allowed SIS
per month. IRE asurer SIS rcr
month. Sanitary Inspector $40
per month. Policemen (2)s5o per
month. CITY attorney $500 pr
year Market jinitor $50 8 r
month.
The election of a city attorney
vas then proceeded with and re-
sued in the elec ion of Neil Al
I'd He roe yei 6 votes fnl Al
W'jghr l
o. molten of Grecn the prc.i-
den appointed c1mmitte. &!
three whose du', l. sHali b TO
appcfn> an expert accountant 10
eX mine all tire boots of the va
ricus city Offices and report to CITY
council Messrs Greer, d Wis an;
Bar amin were appointed,
On mo-Inn CT Smith the prssi-
dent was allowed 4 comnl.t'c. Cf
two members d aid him in he St
lection CT a standing committee
Smi n and DAVIS were spp1inted
Ga motion Gree, S NTH ard
Pttuan wee aPpoirtcd a commit
tee TO drsTfr est OK !9:e:.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1897-01-13
WHENCE DO THESE GASES ARISE?

From various II a Conduit ppe ccaned
out tor long me matter accumua;ss way
qutlty C waste stuff collects the evaporation
CT this produces the The collects the
becomes the Canal cnrzcqury greater
its expansion The food Ia
slower and Certain faccdity trouble the
NervOus People are S41e,y /,0ay F7ahuAuey,
Because the proper digestion requisite activity b,ov off
waste hand b juices baa food IS onlv
halt dlgestzd and cau-es trouble l" passegc.
Il ZENPERITURE or Q8S to 100
is requisite for the perfect action the gsstr Hence
persons whose stomachs lack me sary zInrf,
bad digestion. With lhm il tappens ges ~ with
housewife who wiL uco1; Sic Ccrtzi.y gets
much smoke ard steam, bur the f.oi IS .."Ie5.
VLII' IS TO BE DONE HERE?
Purify the blood stimulate he ccutior improve gastric
juices Of the stomach, organs may work
properly How this b. sccGn.p shed? r.
NaAo1un,S Com5OuHd ErkracL of Hc;bs
Is Il has nI cur y u Every
bottle guaranteed money refunded. Pice bo;tl
HHLLORANTS COMPOUND /LlILR TONIC
the only h Tone the narkc iha, gusrn;ee make
the hair grow. 1t ed the lar bald headed
am will 90 n every provided the left
Pr'cs 2c tote every bo:'c euarsrecd rorey refunded
For " al e ding Druggists Tor sale Ocala by
F. G. ALWORTH & 90
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1897-01-13
OCALA OCCURRENCES
General and Personal Items of Interest
About the City and
Vicinity
K. z. Carroll, City Editor

q 10 s
See J. A. Rowel's nicely arrzpg-
ed show window.
r. A. Afford of Ma,vinia, is in
toWn.
Pine new syrup at 2S Exposi-
ton stIeet, cheapest III the city
Polish for tan shoes reduced to
10 cents. a. Rowell.
Capt. Palmer of the Montezums,
Is i'll in bed.
-ChsaFes1 c~Ldies IN town at
b. Sutton's, rs Exposition street.
-Hecker's Pear F axes, ,G.ulene
and Flap Jacks at Ge1Ig's.
J. ]. Pnd9n 0 High Springs is
at / me Ocala.
-ChowChow, Cucumbers, and
M,xeG picbIes jn bulk can be laa
at HGosel's.
r. l.. DAVIS Of Tampa, is altenc-
ing The t b4cco conventlon.
-Fresh fruits, apples baranas,
o'aI ges, p1neapple<, grapes ano
fresh tomatoes in abundance Al
I1UxierS
L r Gunby of lamp, is IN The
city.
-Ryt, G. aham ald Bu> kwt eat
foul al Bsiosey'S.
Pic ated bosom shirts with ex-
tt. l",g busons. Davloson & Van
Echop.
w. l.. Auen of McIotosh is at
tenaIng tnc tco4Cco Convention.
-Durlop, Knox, Youman shapes
in Mems heodWtar. Davidson &
VahEcLop.
Franco Amerlcan SOUPS ursur-
pas<ea i'll flavor ana exceLence;g get
them at b,rdsey's.
r. K Wartnan OF Ci.ra, is il
the city.
-ln pcl1als, Flowing ends, Cub
ties ana band bows III rne n=west
shapes. Davidson & Va. Echop.
Patent Gait shoes tor evening
wear. SUmethmg nice We hav.
tn m. Davlds Ii & VI EN-, p
A. t. PIies,, sh1, IF Ut Cltru
County, Is d dosegate 10 the cus@-
ventIon.
Fresh Bread, Rols, ? es and
Cak.s evs1y LAY oelveIeo 20 any
paIt oi th0 Guy by he Crescent
Bakery.
CIT J w PAlne of tn Mead
t">1 - ia a. HI ahIS oti Iil' 49,
vehtiop.
ID ess >uat> for men aco b $ at
Roe,, au,rs
c. E Haze an1 DR.. S. Srriug>r
o B oo~ sv. lie al 4ndIcS fhr
tobacco tuny. utioD.
-Wna INNS su ,zr-..xtra %
dies ano choco;4ees ju~ cc1ie q
at Troxler's
Have >nu trie B ,G5s & Co :
flu ii Mace - n? l is tn r.c
ever gh' = Q a.
I. F Gu er cf Montgom, :,
A =, c. mmI ~'n:er + .rlcu u
for e state, is amo : re cele
G f o il city
= Rae ef, mp, I8 Il {
20 10 ," 2oc, 25c, 80 40 50
and 65 hand rch s-t~ 3 II 10
men's dr. " =, 10; = # ( M
20 =" be. : 80 and s.
u",ol~s- g.. 20 ;s.o.e p at 0r;
ch' -. p 49,, &c; hi 4 N a
dish, &c; hina cup and saucer
Ioc; .re~ >e l"a ware, p aud 25c;
gl4s.w re, 5 and I3.; II lead Per c'l>
4 cents.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1897-01-13

) ANITA CLAUS KNOWS IT!
H. 4 vel HEADED nl: chapoie.
ii <0nw> ha- nan vomaa Or
NJ I can q n " h Stmas cae-r
w.,n c Ii ta=s.
TGtt's FD=c a.iy true IF the
e ircn. Dna'r sosnd Ill the hnli-
ny mnGsy f'r TOYS and have 'en
s7'yeT al " 1rer wrth cold f--.r and
. re aHs.s o. 5 nra can buy
cur slo-s 4 a1oIr any old price ne
P,=is-s
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1897-01-13
Healthy Digestion.
InfallibIe Cure for Stomach Troubles
q. a. NA SH.

Many the diseases which bu, few cause
discomfort than lrc gaseous formations in rhe
stomach and in the intesnes Nvog<ness sick
giddnes continued and plau feeling omfrt
and soreness in the sir, ab,at lungs weeu rhe
shoulders apitatious of the heart qu-y 1re any
indications Of accumulation If noxiaus gas.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1897-01-13
TALKS OH TOBACCO
Some Of the 0 deSt Tobacco EXpeft Of
The C0untF address The Convention
Largely Increased Attendance
TUESDAY fFTERNOON


The sfter2oon session Of the
Na's0ral Tobacco Growers cnnver-
tic. was called order by Prssj-
dent w. D. Chipley. The rel of
delegates was complete d sni on
motion of J. c. Greeley cf Jack
-nnvi!le, the Temporary organize-
s.on was mad permanent.
A onerni tee consisting of +. y.
/ Te]eur, D S. Williams of Ocala.
w NJ Corey cf Quincy, 7. j.
Helms of Tennessee, o. L. Joyn'r
Of n .rth Carolina ard Prof. Mil
/ ron Whitney # Was ingtou, D.
c. were appointed 10 prepare q
program,
The address cf welcome by
Mayor w S Bullock was Il que nj
we'll timed ard hearty as was the
respo, Sc by D.. L. II jenkins Ct
Dr. O. Clue, presidrnt of Lake
Cry co.iege read ve'y interest
ing paper o. Tobacco culture in
Florida. Prof +. b. Moodis, Of
Lake Guy, then gave G most admi-
rable address on Geological con-
d tons III crssary TO the produc-
tier Of T bacco in Florida On
MOTTO, of c. II Campbell, hear-
ty vote Of thanks uas tendeISd to
both g,n l~meD f,r lhe.r excellent
addr.Sses.
An adjournment We S taken until
8 n'C?nck.
NIGHT SESSION.
Promptly ar s C eek the con-
vrn:ion was cal>d 10 order. The
committee on program repo ted
as fellows: Address, Tariff Leg
,sls1ion," By w. Nj Gerry.
a dress by Pr1t Milton Whit
ney, Of the na',ol al agricultural
DIP psrtment at Washington, d. C.,
on tbs Tobacco Soliof the United
States"
a dr1ss BY c. II. Hallums Of
Tenne<s G, oar "ToheCco l. dus;ry
in Tennessee ard Ker'ucky."
Paper by 0 l. J 'yn.r # North
C4r:'ina. n ",te T'pes Of t"bac-
90 grow ng il, n ,r'h Carolina
PAPER b. J L. Medero Of Oca'a,
on Results of growing Cub n leaf
in Oc4Ia"
Adar IS by w NJ. Cory cf
Qurnc IN "Tob2cco developn ent
Pu uncv"
| Address by F J. M.nar of Fort
Meade, Or "TobAcco dvvc'Gpo'ent
at Fort NJ al, Fla"
Addr SIS by J. r. Johnston N
, the "Tob Geo industry = Da c
City"
Address by H. Quits of Qain-
cy, on the Tobacco industry Of
Fl rid"
Address by Dr. E H. jenkins
of Ncw Haven, ConD., on "Agri-
Cultural exoerimeat s-at'oa OF New
Haven, Conn"
Ad4re&s b. Hon L. F. Culver.
I'm missioner of agr;cIlture of
Alabama, On the "SoH of Alabaml
as CO onpar=d with o-her tobacco
produc g ates."
Toe com njt:e4 further repor e.
that arrangeme ots had b=en CON
pleted for n excursion to 81 We
Springs at 1915 n ; morning.
An exec lent plpar was III =
lists ned to BY VIM. NJ Corr; 81,
4 fine address by f r Gu By f
Tampa, on the question of lesisla
ton
The evening session closed with
a short bu: interesting talk by Mr.
Medero of jcala.
WEDNESDAY MORNING.
A few mini - b=fors 9 o'clock
this mo. nlns, Pres.A.n- CHg!eY
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1897-01-13

- A'1'D' IL - VI XII Ia D ''f''
IS IN tnwD.
a g"o1 Marion cour:Y br n
fer IS cents at Gerig's.
Silver ChUrn Butt1rjne at Ed,
ward Bros
]. Madero's tobacco warchouse
is nicely decorated with flags
Big luscious pine arple& at TT: K
lers.
-Children's sboes a specially at
Rhe'nauer's dry good Rouse
The delegates TO the tnbacc
convention arc an int@lt c: usl b dy
ff m@n
Florida oranges 80 GERS a
IL I'm at Trox'cr's.
J. T. Williamson is Temporarily
filii"g a position on the w tGsSs.
Send your order for choice
family groceries "a F. K Powers,
Exposition street.
R l. Anderson ard O 7. Greer
returned from jacks ,nv,lte today
having been summoned there as
witnesses in the bank case.
Lost. "A Diamond perda
Thursday morning between Ep,-c.,
pal church and L. Killers Res
dtnce, liberal reward will be PAD
t. he finder by | aving at this
office. If
NJ as. Is have again Appeared in
n the city.
For Rcnt-T~o furnished rooms
with frep accs. One block from
public square. On EIain street.
Apply at this ffice.
There is pI city display CT fruits
in A Z Burnett's shuw airdaws
Several large pine2pp'es with tops,
in one wtndpw a"d a magnificent
buaca of yellow oranges in the
othe
Popcorn to be popped and
Peppers to pop it. Blrdse, & Co.
When yo9 wan A good shave
g. 10 George Williams, narrow
guage barber shop.
Fine smoked bacon at J. B.
SUIT 90, 28 Exposition street;
cheapest IN town.
He. NJ. Y B. Vas \e>s Of Cl-
trus couat} IS del gzte 10 the
TUbacco Convention.
"A full stock Of groceries
ways an tad at f K. P W. Is,
Exp 's,LtJn street.
Leave your order fer groceries
a' F K Powers, Exposition street,
free denvery
MUS I'd rAisjns at Gerig's.
There are some BAD holes N he
rc<.r BET secn he Oca d House
and Me chants beck. W. won d
sugges1 thai the street commits
s:opcrs nave sone rock pounded
into them.
Mote DO IS and Compos liter
oonks at the Anrr-Monopoly drug
store. cents each.
"A good handkerchief for ten
cents at Rowell's.
Circu Clerk S. 7. s st nix,
+ P Gaffney, !. @. Williams and
Water Agnew, jr, returned last
nj 7, ':om Jacksonville, where
they were subpoenaed On the First
National banN cases. The cases
will be tried next Monday, Jan. Is,
WIN the witnesses vii 'eturn to
s,ve their testimony.
India Pavilion Tea goes twice
IS far as Chi tea 70 sale Al
Bi~4>ey's.
Concentrated, dist, ID ex-
tract witch hazel 4. the Anti-Mo-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-05-31
THE MANHATTAN BANK ROBBERY
Recalled by 0iicr Of Burglars to Return the
Stolen Securities.

New York, May 3O-Nineteen years
ago the country was startled by the re-
port of the biggest bank burglary
known in the history Of the world. 1t
occurred Sunday. Oct. q, 1878 when the
Manhattan Savings Institution of this
city. was robbed of securities valued at
s.. 7i7, 700 and sl1. 900 in cash. With the
exception of few of the bonds offered
for sale. sometime ago, none of the
securities has been recovered. 1t was
believed that they had been buried or
destroyed. That the securities are still
in existence is known here. A short
time ago negotiations were opened be-
tween men said to represent the burg
lars and President Jos. Bird. of the
Manhattan Savings Institution, for
their return.
The burglars have made a demand
FOR $4,000 and n,,1 questions TO be
tslxed with the understanding that the
securities are to be handed over in good
'hape and that Immediately upon their
ielivory the money shall be paid in
ash. President Bird. who at the time
# the robbery was paying teller of the
Manhattan Savings Institution, said,
sunday, that $4,000 had been asked for
he return cf the bords, and although
The bank officials would like to get
hem back he declared that they would
not pay that amount. Continuing.
MIR Bird SAID
MANY of the securities are worthless
today should say. since the government
same to our assistance some time ago ana
by an act of Congress authorized the
secretary Of the treasury to Issue dupli-
Gates in place of the stolen United States
bonds. There was a number OF other
bonds issued by cities and corporations.
however. Some of these are due soon.
and. of course. we would like to have the
US to make collections of the moneys in
yolved. / refer particularly to the Yon-
Sers city per cent. coupon bonds There
were slls,000 Yonkers bonds stolen. and
out of that amount we have received
$500 which leaves $4,000 due
Mr.. Bird stated that he believed the
offer to be made in good faith. and the
case has been placed in the hands of the
banks counsel.
Those who participated in or were con-
cerned in the robbery were Jimmy Hope.
John Hope, Patrick Shevelin the watch
man of hte bank: VIM Kelly, Peter En-
erson, alias Banjo Pete: John Nugent.
4 policeman; Eddie Gearing, alias Ed
die Goouie: John Tracy and Johnny
Dobbs. OF these, Jimmy and John Hope
are living in this city. The others are
all either dead or in prison.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-05-31
Office, cony House for Limited Time
BASE BALL.
Today's Games.

Forenoon and afternoon games pc
tween the Rocklands and Augustus
will be played, today, at the Augusta
driving park. The forenoon game VIII
he called at 10 O'Clock. Mccarthy ana
Conner will probably be the morning
battery for the Augusta team and Vlau
and Mahoney for the Rocklands.
The afternoon game will begin at 33e-
The battery for Augusta will be Gildea
and Schrecongost, while Bass and Ma
honey are likely to be in the points Tor
Rockland. Both games will be hotiy
contested.
Indications point to large attend
ance upon the games from Gardner
md Hallowell In fact, if the weather
Is good. the attendance bids fair to be
n record breaker. Superintendent Me-
lc.,n of the Electric Road, will make
special efforts to provide an ample
number of cars to take care OF the
crowd.
With two large grand stands every
one should be able to secure good
seat.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-05-31

One of the grandest private enter
tainments ever given in Canada took
place at Kentville, n. s., Friday even
ing, when W. r. Campbell, general
manager of the Dominion Atlantic
Railway, was host for several hundred
prominent guests from various parts Of
the provinces. The festivities consist
ed of grand banquet in a large hall.
during the progress of which the full
band of the Royal Berkshire Regiment
from Halifax performed selections Of
music. Following the dinner ana
speeches was smoker" and a theat-
rical perfoi nance by professionals i'm
ported for the occasion. The entire en-
tortainment cost some thousands of
dollars.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-05-31
CONGRESSIONAL FORECAST.
Tarin In The senate Win period o. 'nact'on
In the House.

Washington. May S0.-The impression,
was general about the oeha,e ~,
close of the first weeks discuss,pi' 49,.
tariff bill, Saturday, thar tne IN,
schedule would be reached so" ,araar -, !
close of the present week me p,o So, ~.
so far made. while 1t was much iess
marked. Saturday. than on previous u n.y.,
Is generally regarded as liltie iess tii'''
phenomenal as modern taIiii 's'."p., ~.
!. The Republicans generaliy co',.u. 10.
good progress has been ni,.ae ,n ~.
are not inclined to felicltate themselves
too much until they see what poiicy - 10
be pursued when questions % Hioic scr.
eral interest are reached than nave WI
been preached.
The sugar schedule In All proDapiil.y
will exile more prolonged ana animateu
debate than any other IN the piii. ne
Democrats are making very, 'Ntsis,ve w
preparations for the discussion OF inns
schedule and several set speeches. WIN p'
made upon Ii. Senator Pettgrew - con-
templating presenting ms Amendment
against the trusts in TINS connection.
With reference to the Hawaiian treaty,
there IL no longer much room Tor uoupt
that provision will he made 70 continue
the present treaty in effect. II senator
Pettigrew insists upon offering the trust
amendment to this schedule, he Will pre-
ciptate one of the most interesting de-
bates of the session
There are two schedules TO be consid-
cred after the conclusion OF tndt under
present discussion before the sugar
schedule can be reached These are the
metal and wood schedules. The metal
schedule Is not especially Objectionable
to the Democrats, containing as II does
many of the Wilson law rates. but II Is
more or less complicated and viii neees-
sarily consume time. The wood schedule
will develop no little antagonism on ac-
count of the duty on lumber. There Will
be "A determined effort 10 restore white
pine lumber to the free list
The Tillman resolution for sugar In
vestgation probably Will be reported to
the Senate, Tuesday. The Senate will not
be in session, Monday, adjourning on ac-
count on Decoration day.
The attempt 10 embarrass Speaker
Reed for the programme OF iniietion pur-
sued by the majority. has become the
settled policy of Representative Simpson
ana other members of the minority. and
the sessions of the House this week. viii
witness a continua ion OF these tactics.
The conference report on the sundry civil
and Indian appropriation bills are ready
for consideration. and this week the
leaders would like to dispose of them.
But the difficulty now Is that many Of
the members have gone home and at
present there IL no quorum In the city.
This VIII interfere with the desire of
the leaders to recess until Tuesday when
the House meets. tomorrow. and compel
and Adjournment until Thursday. On that
day. after II quorum Is present. the House
Will proceed with these two conference
reports and also the bill carrying spe-
cial appropriation for the government
printing office.
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THEY WANT THE BEST.
So HaIIoweIl Granite Co Gets Contract ioI
Capitol at Albany. N Y.

Albany. N Y, May 20.-After long
conference with Gov Black and Capitol
Commissioner Perry State Superintend-
ent of Public Works Aldridge, Saturday,
awarded the contract of completing the
state capitol to the Halloween Granite
Works of Hallowell. Me, whose bid for
the same was S2900o0.
Superintendent of Public Works George
W. Aldridge, under whose supervision
the Capitol building is to be built and
who. Saturday, with the approval OF Gov.
Black, let the contract to the iialiowell
Granite Co. of iIIallowell Me. for S29O.oo0.
denied Sunday, that they had been
forced to accept the bid OF the Hallowelt
Co. against their wishes. He said;
while 1t Is true that there were bids
much lower than the Halloween Cos. IL
is also true that they came from con-
tractors who al present are doing g
great amount of work about the build
ing but in a very slow and unsatisfac-
tory manner. The other bids We're: Mer-
Ram & LEstrange of Syracuse. S3sI.W0.
D. s. Hess q Co. of New York city,
$235 900: Prescott Buckley & Callahan of
Keeseville. n. Y. s1S7.0oo and several
small bids for portions of the work
From the first, Gov. Black and myself
have been in accord that the work should
go to one responsible party, instead of to
a lot of small bidders. The Hallowell Co.
furnishes the only granite that has stood
the test. and so whoever obtained the
bid had to use that granite. 10 let the
contract to any of the other concerns
meant that they had to sub-let the fur
nishing of the granite to the Hallowell
Co. This meant delay. for the present
contractors have run away beyond their
time because of their inability TO get
stone. and Il great deal that they have
tried to use. / have thrown out.
"The advantage is therefore very APP
parent, in giving to a company that fur
nshes its own stone the contract. AS to
the stone used on the work, it can be
seen by look at the building how dis
astrous is the use of that of inferior
quality. The basement of the building is
built of granite taken from a quarry
owned BY. VIM. NJ. Tweed 1t is of bad
quality and has turned rusty. The Halo
well people bought the quarry and closed
, it up.
1.-THE Hallowell people guarantee in the
sum of $4,000 to complete the contract
and the building with the exception of
the carving. by March !. 1895 There are
other contracts in existence and now be-
ing worked under to the amount of $780,
600. These / will force ahead so that the
capitol will next summer stand out in
complete shape, devoid of the unsightly
structures that surround it. The annual
taxation on the tax payers will also
cease.
| The capitol when completed on March
! ]. 1898. with the exception of a tower
will have cost the state $23.6S0O0O The
first appropriation was made in 1868.