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GEORGIA HOME JOURNAL. W. ADDISON KNOWLES, Prop’r. VOLUME XIV-NUMBER 30 ON NEXT TUESDAY. THE CONVENTION THAT WILL THAT DAT ASSEMBLE. AND THE WORK IT WILL PROBABLY DO IN THE MATTER OP THE BENATE AND ASSEMBLY HONORS. On Tuesday next the final assemblage of the political year will be called to or der at the court house in this city. This convention was adjourned from June 12, send its especial function will consist in determining a date for the nominating convention or conventions for two mem bers of the lowor house of the Georgia Assembly and for one State Senator from the Eighteenth district. The approaching contest has excited thus far very little interest, when we con sider the importance and responsibility of the places to be filled. A State Senator ship is not alone an exalted station, and one to be anxiously and earnestly sought by the best men, but the public career of the incumbent is either destined to cast upon his future life some sure influ ence for yet higher ambitions and wider renown, or it is doomed to point for him a clear way to extinction. It cannot be fairly claimed that an official’s errors or shortcomings should be laid up against his record unless it is also conceded that his good works shall count to the score of his advantage. Thus, the place has temptations and inspirations—the one perhaps to falter in the fullness of its du ties, and the other to pursue the undevia ble line of probity to an honorable and lasting distinction. It is for the con summation of this last purpose, and for the consequent lustre that will of neces sity redound to the district, that the man chosen to fill the position should be adapted to it by claims far nobler and loftier than the commonplace faculty of personal influence; and we trust the can didate, whoever he shall be, may reflect the just expectations of the district. So, too, of the members of the Lower House; for it is the record of the man in the lesser sphere which entitles him to hope for higher honors, and it is his be havior here which imposes his preferment upon public gratitude when by faithful conduct he has shown himself to be worthy of greater trusts. Let the repre sentatives who are selected in Greene be of such a standard as shall inspire this county with a sense of reposeful confi dence that she is capably proxied in the General Assembly, even though they might indeed find no occasian and no crisis in the humdrum of the legislative session to thrill their constituency with special pride and enthusiasm. And yet, perhaps, the session of the Georgia General Assembly next to convene is to be notable for important en actments. General laws of' great import are probably to be passed at some time during the early winter. It is a fact that legislatures never know wliat is to be done until they meet to do it. Herein lay the wide difference which marks a convention from a legislature. But there ought be no question as to the right thing to do for the people, provided the people have been certain to send forth a capable and discriminating servant to advance their interests and their wishes. If they do not, they can expect nothing. The position of legislator is one honor ably to be aspired to by any citizen whose ambition is noble. The qualities of the man are worthy a brief note, more especially as the place is too often the re sult of a successful scramble rather than of distinguished merit. No good can come to a people who are influenced by false estimates of an aspirant or who are actuated by merely personal attachments in their selection of public men. Politi cal influence and characteristics at home go for naught when a devoted and con scieucious legislator is wanted abroad in behalf of a people’s concerns. Shrewd political perception .and sharp grasp of successful means will do for the caucus and the court house. They may in emer gencies, too, serve to stave off repugnant legislation; but they do not constitute statesmanship and seldom result even in disclostng tolerable legislative ability. To manage election machinery is a ques tionable art; to control the opinions and combat the opposition of men by stress of ability, is an endowment. No man not possessing in some degree this endow ment ought to be sent among men to help work out the legitimate exactions and expectations of those who deputed him. As to the means of nomination the lesson is too fresh to need remark. The meeting of Tuesday will be, we presume, but a formal agent in setting the local campaign upon its feet and of adding to it the seal or official legitimacy. We take it that when the call for its organization has been read and its determination of the time and means for nominating has been reached it will leave the remainder between the people and the probable can didates. We opine that the primary method of selection will be chosen. We do not think a man can today be elected in this county who accepts any other nomination. We believe, if the conven tion of Tuesday; were to name a ticket, that an opposition nomination (reached through primaries) would rise before it and sweep it from the held. No sane man can fail to see tliat the farmer is awake and about on this subject, and he, the farmer, is going to elect the successful candi dates, whoever they may be. For our own part, we have given the subject little thought, being now engross ed in other matters that have suffered neglect on account of the demands of the recent prolonged and exacting campaign. We are at this writing without definite information as to probable candidates, and have hot the leisure to investigate. We have conjectures, but they will not avail so near the test itself. Whom we may support will receive our fullest en dorsement: which is not to say that we will embark in the eontest. Whom we shall oppose will be opposed for good and sufficient reasons, pud such we will do our best (legitimate work to defeat. However, the contest might come and go without a syllable spoken here. We should be pleased to have it that way. bid table and satisfactory men for the people will appease our highest wishes. Hess tli&n this We cannot consent pri vately to sustain, whether or not we shall fesl compelled to so express ourself in these columns. Hut we are optimist enough to look for good results from Tuesday's meeting et tn/utmi lu, and we shall hope for the best. The Ureene Utiles. The members of the U reene Hi lies are requested to meet at the City Hall on Tuesday afternoon at 'i o'oluck for the election of officers. Every member la giMMiUy requested hr be present. WORKINGMEN. A LABORING MAN MAKES BUGGESSION3 THAT SEEM TO BE TIMELY. Editors Home Journal: This letter is one which all laboring men should be interested in. The ques tions in this labor matter are not very easily answered; but we can ask many. I don’t pro Dose to set the world aright. Ages have tried and have failed. I have been shocked with the condition of our country. First is in regard to the labor ing people and their rights. What are their rights ? Is it to be taxed to death by the laws of our land ? Made and sup ported by the bondholder and money ring3 ? What do they say to the farmer or laboring man ? They must pay taxes on their little corn that they have made for families, and almost the shirt on their back. Is this encouraging to the labor ing class ? I would say not. It is rather demoralizing to him and discouraging to him. What does it say to the bondhold er ? We will protect your property. Who is encouraged ? It is the moneyed ring. What does the moneyed ring say to the office seeker ? You frame or sup port a bill that will keep us from taxa tion and we will present to you a purse, or we will put it under your pillow, and say nothing about it. Why can the moneyed ring do this ? Because they pay no taxes and they can afford to do so. Why do politicians or officeholders receive this purse ? It is generally un derstood when- a man starts for an office he has to use money to be elected; say he either mortgages his farm, if ho has one, or borrows money from his friends to run the campaign. He is elected. Goes to his post. Well, he must be a big man and fly high. It takes all of his salary to carry him through and to pay his ex penses, so the mortgage or the money borrowed is due and he has nothing to pay with. He hates to let it be known that he has fallen from grace. There he is in a dilemma. What to do now is his time to get a purse. It is offered and taken. The laboring man who elected him is left. Laboring man, why was this man elect ed ? Will we sell our rights to tho office seeker for a drink of mean whisky ? The demagogue when elected will sell out to the moneyed ring and so it goes. Let us unite in one solid mass—not for strikes, nor for strife—for nothing but principles of an honest government, and to elect men whose principles are good; whose record is clean; who will make laws that will do all men justice. Let us say wc are opposed to strikes, for that is a poor way for laboring men to right wrongs. We should abandon such methods and protect ourselves by electing men who will represent the people; men whose honesty and integrity cannot be doubted. Now let us look forward to all these things and unite solidly on men who will not have to put their war record or their money before liim to be elected. But let him merit our suffrage by his known principles of honesty and faithfulness. Let us put our seal on political monte banks and infidel demagogues. They have done nothing but deceive us, and it behooves us now to call a halt. The ele vation of any aspirant depends upon tlie majority of public sentiment, and to say that the laboring class of this country constitutes the greater number of fran chise is but reiterating a fact long since conceded. Now we ask the people, the laboring people, to think of these things; let us do nothing hastily against capital, but let us exercise our privileges and look to our interests, not selfishly, but in all honesty, and send our representatives to the halls of our civil institution. Tho writer of this communication claims nothing nor asks nothing at the hands of his people, but as a laborer simply appeals to laborers to join him in his wish to free the people from delu sions. And to accomplish this I again urge the importance of organization— solid brotherhood, united action. Yours truly, Laboring Max. The Adkins House. For several years the talk of Augusta, and the need of Augusta, too, has been anew hotel. But it has never material ized. By far the best establishment in Au gusta in all respects at present is the Ad kins House on Ellis street. We have no wish to be misunderstood, and we would not for any purpose mislead, but we say without fear of question that the Adkins House with its recent improve ments and conveniences now excels all other hostelries in that city. As to the table, it has always equalled the best. Thirty commodious, white and clean rooms have been lately added. In each of these rooms is a grate fire place and water accessible at all hours. The ven tilation is superb, the furniture is all new, the walls hard finished, ingress and egress easy, and escape from the prob abilities of conflagration at hand on ev ery floor. Every convenience known to modern hotels will be in use on the first of August. Apart from the new features are large ladies’ parlor, gentle men’s office, or sitting room, separate balconies for ladies and gentlemen, up per balcony for male guests, telegraph and telephone connection with every part of the city. Vehicular communication with all depots and other points, by the most unique, clean and elegant wagonette and best kept and most stylish horses in the city. Electric bell call enuncia tor connecting with every room in the house, of which there arc fifty of all sizes. Add to these attractions and comforts the fact that the table is first class and the price $1.50 per pay, and you have the best and lowest priced hotel in the city of Augusta in the Adkins. Call once, and you will agree with us. The Lawn Party. The lawn party at the rosidence of Mr. and Mrs. C. M. King in compliment to their guests, Misses Carrie ami Lucy Hill, of Augusta, Miss Claude Middle brooks, of Sparta, and Miss Jennie Gray, was a notable success, and was attended by a large and select assemblage of the lady and gentleman friends of the pop ular host and hostess. The pleasant hours of a star-lit summer night were spent in diversified and enjoyable ways and the occasion closed with happy mem ories. A Whopper. The Home Journal tenders thanks to Mr. James 11. Park, Jr., for the largest ! and most luseious watermelon of the pe- (rind. This gentleman's melons have a , fame hereabout for site and excellence i that is ii wid* An iii tliw tiotior** ropulv I for seasonable generosity. DEVOTED TO THE GENERAL WELFARE OF THE PEOPLE. GREENESBORO, GEORGIA. FRIDAY MORNING, JULY 30. 1886 -EIGHT PAGES. GORDON THE MAN. NOMINATION FOR GOVERNOR OF A GREAT STATE. THE HOTTEST OF DAYS WINDS UP THE HOTTEST OF CAMPAIGNS —THE WORK DONE IN ATLANTA. The nomination of General John B. Gordon for Governor of Georgia has been so long a foregone conclusion that the event lacked the interest that has been biennial and usual. The high temperature in Atlanta at tracted more remark than the hot cam paign, and the thermometer was a great er centre of interest than the news bul letins. It was a sweltering day. The mercury rose to the top of the tube with liquid celerity, and seemed to dance before the gazers much as a drop of water is seen to waltz off on its ear when suddenly pro jected upon a red hot stove lid. The delegates were hot. The closure of the Kimball bar under the operation of tho prohibition law compelled the thoughtful members to forearm them selves with julip bottles and sealed bev erages in small parcels. These were con veyed from their homes. The unexpect ed rise in temperature, however, exhaust ed these precautionary restoratives, and before noon many of the perspiring dele gates were discovered in the recesses of the Kimball basement sucking the stop pers. The contents of their flasks had evaporated owing to the intense heat. With the adipose attendants the dilemma was terrible. The obese section of each delegation were occupied in mopping their countenances with a continuity that kept their faces hidden from recog nition. The fortunate few who had brought along full demijohns were greatly envied, and when In view were the recipients of warm expressions of friendship; but they were seldom to be seen. A few of them would at times appear in sight, and they were recognized by the odor of cloves or tho projection of a “Carter’s ink cork screw” from the watchpocket. The ice water faucet at the Kimball was in continual play, and the thirsting hundreds viewed it with watering mouths and absent interest. The cool and crys tal torrent touched somewhere, but it did not seem to reach the right place. If the prohibition election had been held on Wednesday tlie result would still have been that the town would “go dry,” but this time it would liave “gone day” because it was “drunk dry.” The delegates all wore happy faces. The Gordon men not more than the Ba con men. For the Gordon men were too many for their happiness to “go round” and give every man a good share. The Bacon men, being fewer, got all they wanted. In fact, they had all they want ed before they got to Atlanta. Tlie soda water establishments and stands did a driving business. Owing to the extraordinary elasticity of this bev erage the dealers had no trouble in dis pensing eighty-six gallons of fiz from an eight gallon retort. You handed the man at tlie faucet your “soap,” and lie handed you his “suds.” Fruits took a sudden turn upward in price. Autumn pippins that had smiled upon the apple stands all through the uncertainties of two seasons changed color and took on bewildering swSetness when they found that they were being retailed at three prices. Oranges that had had their constitutions impaired by last fall’s frosts “sugared” up and fat tened in their skins when a liickle apiece was asked for tho species that disputes dimensions with a walnut. Tlie eating rooms and refectories fared well. Ice cream was at a premium. A few of the delegates had never indulged in cream away from home, and a small number had never eaten it at all. These were in their glory. In one or two in stances one plate of cream and two spoons was demanded. Tlie price of this refection rose with the thermometer. .So that an unsophisticated patron thought his purchese included the spoon and saucer, which he accordingly convey ed to his home as a memento of Geifcral Gordon’s nomination. Some of the pretended prohibitionists of Atlanta would have provided ample refreshments for the delegates had the convention met two weeks earlier, but at this date it costs an Atlanta prohibition ist five hundred dollars and costs to sell a quart of whisky. The work of the convention was com pleted by a mass of sweating humanity whose utterances were muffled by the handkerchiefs that constantly mopped their mouths and foreheads. Neverthe less, the work was done. Delegate Maddox nominated Hon. A. O. Bacon, of Bibb. Hon. Milton Candler nominated Gener al John B. Gordon. Amid the flutter of fans of all sizes, colors and prices the vote proceeded. Result: Gordon, 252; Bacon, 72. Delegate Walsh moved to make it unanimous. Objected to by delegate S. W. Roberts, of Hancock. Result: Gor don, 322; Bacon, 10. General Gordon was then introduced and addressed the convention. All the old State House officers were renominated. After the nomination that part of the convention that had not perished from excessive perspiration went home, went to bed, or went elsewhere. Centennial of Betliany Church. “Old Bethany” church of Greene coun ty, Ga., will celebrate her centennial in August next. Augusta Presbytery will meet there on the 12th, and during its sessions addresses may be expected from the following brethren: Rev. Dr. J. B. Adger, subject—“ Zeal of Presbyterian ism.” Rev. 11. Newton—“ Presbyterian Church Government.” Rev. Dr. John Joneß—“The Founders and Builders.” Col. L. F. Livingston—“ Civil and Reli gious Liberty the outgrowth of Presby terianism.” Rev. Dr. Henry Grigg— “The Presbyterian Church and Educa tion.” Rev. Dr. James Woodrow—“ The Presbyterian Doctrine of the Bible.” Mr. A. Livingston and others—“ Remini scences. Delegates to Presbytery and vis iting brethren will be metat Union Point with vehicles on the arrival of the trains. Those expecting to attend will please no tify by postal card Mr. J. T. Dolvin, at Uuiou Point, Ga. —We wish to thauk many of tlio sub scribers of our paper for their promptness in paying their subscription dues. We propose to continue to give the best weekly pa|H-r ill Middle Georgia and ask the eo-operation of all our people. Pay up and persuade your frieuus and neigh bors (o take the llvmn Journal. ODDS AND ENDS. JUST A LICK AT LOCALS THAT WOULD NOT BE CROWDED OUT. —Try my homemade apple vinegar.— R. Tappan. —Quite a number of our citizens went to Atlanta during the Convention. —Straw Hats in all colors and varieties at and below cost to close.—Copelan, Seals A Armor. —The celebrated Woodbury Fruit Jar, most convenient in use, can be had at bottom figures at Copelan, Seals & Ar mor’s. —Thompson’s celebrated Ball Potash, most superior known, never fails to make soap, can be found at Copelan, Seals & Armor’s. —Now is the time to sow Turnip Seed. All the most reliable and improved varie ties for fall and winter, at Copelan, Seals & Armor’s. —l4O caddies, 10 pounds each, Old Rip Tobacco, a most excellent chew in con venient form and shape, at lowest figures —Copelan, Seals A Armor. —Green Wire Cloth, a splendid article for safes, butter covers and protection from flies in various ways, just receivod at Copelan, Seals & Armor’s. —Cornice Poles in ebony, cherry and brass mounted with suitable trimmings to match, the prettiest and cheapest win dow designs, at Copelan, Seals & Ar mor’s. —Last lot bargain Shoes put on bargain shoe counter this week, at the low price of 10 and 25cts per pair. Only a few pair left. Now’s your chance!—Copelan, Seals & Armor. —Our Bargain Counters are loaded with immense bargains in Tin, Glass and Crockeryware. Housekeepers should ex amine these and get a supply before they are all gone.—Copelan, Seals & Armor. —After the 20th of September next, maimed Confederate soldiers who have lost a leg or an arm, will be entitled to their third draw from the State. The total number on the list for this State is 353. LIBERTY. ... .Rain much needed. ....It rains all around us, but a long way from us. Liberty had a great many visiting young ladies on last Sunday. We are glad to noto that Mr. W. 11. Stovall has got all right again. ... .Mr. T. W. Powell says he is happy now, his man Carlton is elected. .... The base ball club at Salem is very livoly. Who will send the first challenge ? ... .This place was visited by a friend we were all glad to see—a fine shower of rain. ..._. Our old friend, Mr. A. P. Cochran, is quite sick. We hope he will soon re cover. Preaching by Rev. Mr. Morris last Sunday at this place. A large crowd out to hear him. The young people met at Mr. W. Hester’s on Sunday night, and had a jol ly good time. .... Mrs. P. J. Anderson made us a vis it this week. We were glad to seo her, and hope she will come often. Miss Ada Gillen’s school is doing finely. Miss Ada is a charming young lady, and an experienced teacher. Mr. C. T. Jones says that his grass was so high that lie could hardly find his mules; didn’t try to find the plows at all. ... .We learn that Messrs. Powell and Davenport have a fine brag patch of cot ton. Prepared it well and it has proved to be collards. Mr. John Haynes, of Powell’s Mills was over last Sunday night. He fell in company with a young lady, and we think she must have whispered something sweet to him. lie said ho felt younger than he over did. Look out, John! Scrap. POWELL’S MILLS. Rain is much needed through this section at this writing. .. . .Mr. O. P. Stovall went up to Atlan ta this week on “strictly business.” .... Mr. W. T. Thresher had the misfor tune to lose a valuable horse a short time ago. .... Mr. A. P. Cochran has been quite sick with fever, but we are glad to say is improving. Miss Charlie Johns, a pleasant young lady of Farmington, is spending this week with her sister, Mrs. C. T. Jones. ... .There is some talk of building a uew church at Liberty. Anew and hand some church would add much to the community. ....Carlton is our next Congressman, and we have nothing to say but that we wish those Reese men would biing up our now hats. .... Last Sunday we visited our brother Scrap, of Liberty, and we will state we were never more hospitably entertained. He furnished us with fruit of every de scription and the pleasure of being with some of the fairest young ladies in the county. We will come again, brother. Juan. W. E. Veazey. Mr. W. E. Veazey, of Veazey, this county, is making considerable fame and profit from his Egyptian Horse and Cat tle Powders. This compound is his own invention, and was withheld from the market until the fullest tests and experi ments were made to demonstrate its effi cacy in the emergencies and ailments for which it was designed to be a specific. The powders are now for sale and are widely sold everywhere; the results of their use having transcended the highest expectations or claims of Mr. Veazey. Messrs. L. J. Miller & Cos., of Augusta, are the agents for that section of the State. Home School. In another column will be seen the an nouncement of this excellent institution. Under its accomplished principals and associate instructors, the Homo School, Athens, Ua., lias from the first maintain ed its reputation as an institution emi nently worthy of the confidence and pat ronage of the public, where the daugh ters of the South can find a safe retreat and thorough scholarship in the usoful and ornamental hranrhea of learning. Why should patents send their children abroad when they have such excellent , schools, male and female, at home !* Seud I to the Uotne School for circulars. CORRESPONDENCE. NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS NOTES WE PUT IN PICKLE. THIS DONE 80 THAT IF SET ASIDE FOR A FUTURE RELISH THEY CAN BE RELIED ON TO “ KEEP.” MACEDONIA. .... Splendid weather Jfor conquering General Green. ... .Fruit this year is very inferior. We suppose it is caused by so much rain. A few ripe watermelons, but none large enough yet to get the premium. ... .Mr. R. L. Burgress has quit thresh ing for a week or so. Guess the hands broke down. There were several visitors at our Sabbath school on last Sunday. Hope they will come again soon. ... .Dave Jacks, a pleasant young man from Athens, is on a visit to his father, Mr. R. S. Jacks, of Maxeys. A. E. Nunnally says he will have to plow up every other row of his cotton so as to find room for his grass. We regret to learn that Mr. W. A. Moore has a little son quite sick. At last accounts ho was thought to be improv ing. Miss Lucy Boyd will commence her school at McWhorter’s academy in a short time. We wish for her much suc cess. Miss Annie Moore, who has been visiting relatives in Atlanta, has return ed homo, to the delight of her many friends. With much regret we chronicle the sickness of Mr. J. M. Colclough. Hope soon to hear of his entire recovery to his usual good health. ....Miss Susie Wells, of Atlanta, is visiting her aunts, Misses F. G. and E. R. Moore, of this settlement. May her visit be crowned with many joys. ... .We are very sorry to learn of the illness of our esteemed citizen, Mr. J. M. Fambro. We hope ere long to be able to chronicle his entire recovery. Hurrah for the old reliable Gkok gia Home Journal! It is just tlie best weekly in the State, and decidedly tlie most popular paper that comes into this neighborhood. .... The young people of Maxeys are looking forward to a grand time at Wat son’s spring about tlie first of August. We trust they may not be disappointed. This is the nicest place in Georgia for a picnic, and they are certain to make it a success. No doubt the day will be one of joy. Ex Doxo. Grass is looking fine. Laying by the crops. ... .More sickness than we ever heard of at this time of year. Upland coni is finer this year than we have ever known. .... Mr. V. T. Sanford left last week to see after his farm in Rome. ....There is some talk of a baseball club being organized near this place. We learn there was a most delight ful picnic giveu at Watson Springs last Saturday. , We aro glad to state that the Sun day school at this place is in a flourish ing condition. There was preaching at Maxeys last Sunday evening by the Rev. John Gibson, of .... Won ler what has become of our old friend, Mr. J. A. Landrum, of Pow ell’s Mills, as we can never hear of him ? We are quite sorry to learn of the sickness of Mr. John Colclough. Hope he may belrestored soon to his usual good health. We are sorry to record tho illness of Mr. J. M. Fambro at bis borne near here. Hope soon to chronicle bis entire recovery. Fi.ato. GRESIIAMVILLE. There is a bountiful supply of watermelons on hand. There will be a good many visitors in the Fork this summer. ....Marbles is the leading game at Greshamville with the boys. Blackbcry season is about over. Cuffy will have to look out. The three days’ meeting at New Hoi>e church starts today. There were a good many strangers at Fork Chapel on last Sunday. The fruit crop this year will be the poorest that has been in years. There was a nice sociable given at the residence of Mr. J. H. Gresham. • Mr. Osnath and sister, of Alabama, are on a visit to the family of Mr. Richard Mcßec. Dr. Henley is having his house nicely painted. Prof. T. B. Wood has the job. ....Upland corn is looking fine. The farmer that planted upland is in luck this year. Cotton is sorrier this year than it has been in five years. There will not be half a crop made. .... Most of the farmers have conquered General Green, though cotton was dam aged to some extent. Miss Florence Fitzpatrick, of War renton, is on a visit to her cousin, Miss Mary Lou Gresham. ....Some of the farmers around this place have finished thoir crons. Others say they don’t expect to finish till frost. Mr. J. 11. M. Pennington has the finest piece of upland corn that we ever saw. It has been planted seven weeks and will average six feet. ....Mr. Bismuth Miller, of Greenes boro, preached a fine sermon on last Sat urday. The text was, "Cease to do evil and learn to do well.” Truly a line text ....Miss Annie Markwalter, who has been on a visit to her friend, Miss Bettie Turned, returned to Grncnesboro this week. Miss Annie is one of the prettiest and most popular young ladies of Altoo na, Flu., and made many friends while in the Fork. .... Mr. George Coleman, formerly one of the Fork boys but now of Hanford, Fla., is on a visit to his relatives at this place. George has been absent three years aud is now conductor on Uie fast mail on that line. He has a host of friends iu the Fork who are glad to see him ami who hope hie visit will he ideas ant UNO. AUGUSTA LETTER. OUR CORRESPONDENT RESUMES HIS BRILLIANT SERIES. The conflict between organized labor and capital is upon us, and we are con fronted with the problem which has of late created so much trouble in the North and West. About three weeks ago the King Mill increased the wages of its em ployes. None of the other mills did like wise. The Augusta Factory issued a cir cular stating that it was unable to ad vance wages. On the day after the cir cular was distributed among the em ployes the fourteen operatives employed in the picker-room of that factory struck for higher wages. Their pay was eighty one cents per day, but they asked for fifteen per cent per day more. Failing to get it, they quit work. The factory sought to fill their places, but without avail. The entire mill was dependent on this department for its raw material—the first link m the chain of cotton manufac ture—and the stoppage of this depart ment threw (150 people out of work. The employessaid: ‘‘Our wages are too low to support us.” The factory company said: “We are sorry for that, but wo cannot pay more. We have run for the last two years at an actual loss, and are now run ning chiefly on your account.” Most of tho operatives, both men and women, are Knights of Labor, and the official repre- sentativo of that organization came here from the North to investigate the strike, with power to settle the differences. He indorsed the course of the operatives, and, after a fruitless conference with the factory officers, ordered the strike to continue. The operatives of the Enter prise and Sibley factories, all of whom receive the same wages as were paid by the Augusta Factory, also struck, but were ordered back by this official, and they obeyed. The striking Knights of Labor receive two dollars and a half per week each from the treasury of the order, drawn from tlie members throughout the United States. Each side insists that it will not give in. The issue is now one of endurance. Which can hold out the lon ger, tho capitalist who is not dependent for his livelihood upon his factory divi dends and to whom the running of the factory meant a continual loss, or the la borer whose all is his daily wages, and whose home even yet is a factory tene ment ? The question will soon be an swered. At present tliore is a lull, and results are anxiously awaited. Tho fac tory company has advertised for hands at the wages heretofore paid, stating that former operatives are preferred. The shut-down is used as a convenient time for repairing, and work of that character is now in progress at tlie factory. The operatives are making the best of the scant allowance from the Knights of La bor, and some are enjoying the vacation. The one pleasant feature of this unhappy affair is the rest afforded in the long sum mer days to the weak children and worn out women who sadly need it. Their lot has been hard enough. How tlie trouble will end no one can say, but the whole community looks anxiously forward to an amicable settlement. Tlie negroes are also organizing as Knights of Labor, and tlie day may not be far distant when these organizations will confront tlie farmer. Labor organi zations with their vast power for good or for evil are anew factor among our peo ple, and the labor question lias become the most difficult and delicate problem of the hour. Last week the Senatorial Convention of this district met here. Tlie county of Glasscock claimed the right to nominate the Senator, and put forward as its can didate Mr. W. R. Bradley, of Glasscock. Hon. John S. Davidson, of Richmond, who represented the district in the last Senate, was again supported by the dele gates from Richmond county. Mr. Da vidson was nominated on tlio 82d ballot. It is likely that ho will be the president of the next Senate. 11c was president pro tern, of tlie last Senate and made a fine record in that body as a presiding of ficer, and as an able and useful member. His strongest endorsement came from his former colleagues. He as our Senator, and Messrs. Charles Z. McCord, Joseph R. Lamar and Martin V. Calvin, as our Representatives, will give Richmond county a strong delegation in the next legislature. Joel. Augusta, July 26. PINE GROVE. Johnnie McGaugliey has never got full possession of his land yet. —The August meeting at Shiloh will commence Friday before the fourth Sun day in August. ....Misses Nolie Simpson and Katie Bruce, two accomplished young ladies, visited Shiloh Sunday. ....We learn that Mr. Jim Griffin is quite sick at Penfield. We are glad to believe that he is improving at this wri ting. ....Mrs. Mays Jenkins, we are sorry to say, is quite sick at her home. Hope soon to hear of her recovery. Dr. J. L. Durham, of Woodville, is her physician. There is a farm near Woodville that will make a bale of cotton to every seven acres. A farmer has to work very hard, and it is best for him to hunt good land. ... .We venture to hope that the next man who goes to the legislature will pass a bill to put an end to public schools, for there are so many who go when they are over age. I think we would be better off by putting that money into some other use. There is a negro girl living on L. W. Thompson’s place suffering from something like spasms. It takes from two to three men to hold her. When she gets loose she makes straight for water. She can be heard 150 yards barking like a fiste. ... .Can any one or will any one please tell me if Maxeys is in need of a school teacher or any of the localities near there, as there is a teacher here that will gladly fill the place. She lias best references and is well experienced in teaching, lte ply next week in the Homk Journal. Send name of some responsible man so she can make arrangements, etc. Protracted Meeting;. An earnest and well attended protract ed meeting was begun at Fork Chapel last Friday night and uontinued through out the week, day and night, with In creased iterest aud good results. Hey C. A. Conaway has conducted the aer-' vices, with the exception of that of Fri day morning, which waa conducted by Mr. Bismuth Miller. The congregations i have been large and spirited (throughout. TEItMS:—S2.OO per Annum, in Advance. WHOLE NUMBER 680 ALL IN A NUTSHELL LOCAL LIGHTNING DARTS IN DAZZLING FLASHES. HOME HAPPENINGS CAUGHT, HF.T.Tt AND CATALOGUED IN A TRICE AND TREATED IN A COLUMN. —The circulation of this paper U on an uninterrupted tide of increase. —Miss Cordelia Watkins, of Crawford, is visiting Miss Willie Daniel, of this city. —Dr. John Hill, of Washington, Ga.. spent several days in Greenesboro this week. —Mrs. Ferrell, of LaGrange, is visiting relatives and friends in Greenesboro anc vicinity. —“lvory Soap,” “Red Fox” smoking Tobacco; Lemons, etc., etc., for sale bj 1L Tappan. —Rev. H. D. D. Straton, formerly pas tor of the Baptist church in this city, wai in Greenesboro several days this week. —Mrs. W. L. Tappan and family, ol Atlanta, are on a visit to their relatives Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Tappan, of Whit* Plains. —Mr. Crawford, who has been spend ing some months on Mr. E. D. North rup’s place near this city, left last Satur day for the North. —Morning services, with the holy com munion, may be expected on Sundaj next, at the usual hour, at the Episcopal church in this city. —Mrs. F. 11. Robertson and her little sons, Frank and Linton, of Louisville, Ga., are visiting our city, the guests of Col. S. D. Linton and family. —Mr. J. W. Cawthon, one of our most prominent citizens and successful farm ers, is spending a few days among tlie mountains of North Georgia. —Miss Claude Middlebrooks, of Sparta, Ga., who has been teaching school out in Indian Territory, is in Greenesboro on a visit to Mr. and Mrs. C. M. King. —Mr. A. S. Seals, who has been spend ing several days at White Sulphur Springs, returned to our city on last Tues day rejuvenated in healtWrand spirits. —Prof. R. .J. Strozier and wife are visit ing relatives and friends in Greenesboro. Professor Strozier has been principal of the Eastman High School for several years. —We congratulate our friend, Mr. Al len Boon, upon tho arrival of a very in teresting addition to the infantry corps at his residence. Of course she had a warm reception. —The many friends of Miss Annie San ford, an accomplished young lady of Crawfordville, were delighted at her pres ence in our city last week. She was the guest of Dr. and Mrs. T. N. Poullain. —Mr. A. Conner has the contract for painting tho Episcopal church, and has begun tlie work. The Church of the Re deemer will present an imposing appear ance when the repainting is complete. —Mr. J. A. Goodwin is on a visit to his parents, Mr and Mrs. D. W. Goodwin of Greenesboro. Young Mr. Goodwin has charge of tlie telegraph office at Jesup, where his services aro very impor tant. —Mr. A. J. Eley, formerly of this coun ty, but now a resident of Eatonton, pass ed through our city on Thursday. His many friends here are glad to know that lie is meeting with success in his new home. —Mr. E. L. Holland, of our town, has recently visited Oglethorpe on business connected with his vocation in Greenes boro. He reports good crops generally and fine prospects in our> neighboring county. * —Mr. Henry B. Hamilton and wife, of Macon, are visiting our city, the guests of Mr. and Mrs. O. T. Irby. Mr. Hamil ton was once a resident of this place, and his many fricuds are glad to seo him in our midst. —Tho thanks of the senior and family are tendered to our brethren of tho “mystic tic” for au invitation to the bar becue wlueh comes off on Wednesday next, at Grove Spring on Mr. B. F. Bick er’s place. —Master Jeff Burney, of Madison, is one of the brightest and busiest lads in Georgia, and we predict for him wide fame and wondrous business success iu any direction in which he shall choose to direct his onergies. —Mr. W. Tom Rogers, of White Plains, has the contract for the plastering and brick work of Mr. E. A. Copelan’s hand some new residence in this city, and is performing the work with admirable skill and promptitude. —The barbecue near Salem last Satur day was largely attended and much en joyed. A base ball game between the Cyclone and White Plains nines was a feature of the occasion. The Cyclones won by a score of 17 to 5. —Prof, and Mrs. V. T. Sanford, of Crawfordville, spent several days this week with relatives and friends in Greencsboro. Professor Sanford is prin cipal of the Stephens High School, and is amomg the eminent teachers of the State. —Rev. Mr. Stevens of the Presbyte rian church filled his appointment at the church in this city on Sabbath last, morn ing and night, having good congregations on both occasions. His sermons were instructing and interesting, and were lis tened to witli close attention. —The teachers of the Presbyterian Sunday school have appointed one night in each week for holding a teachers’ meet ing. The second meeting will be held this (Friday) night commencing at 7:30 o’clock. The exercises will be introduced with a song service led by Prof. T. C. Conaway. —Prof. n. M. Moore, who has been conducting a flourishing school in Cowe ta county, is spending a portion of his vacation in White Plains. Prof. Moore is a native of Greene, and, like many others of our young men abroad, is making for himself a fine reputation and reflecting credit upon his “native heath.’* —Mr. R. W. Branch, one of the most energetic and progressive young fanners of this county, has laid upon the show table of the Homk Journal some fine specimens of the Irish potato of his own raising. There is no more important crop than the sweet and Irish potato crop, and no better section for the pro duction of both than this. —Most of the Gordon delegates ap pointed to attend the State convention went up to Atlanta on Tuesday. The following is a list of the delegates: W. j M. Weaver, John W. Wright, James TANARUS, Gresham, J. D. Anderson, J, O. Boswell, j J. V. McWhorter, Dr. W. A, Moore, A. Ih. Lundy. A. L. Kimbrough, Dr. J. L. i Durham, W. 11. Stovall, Bartow Florence, I <}• Hr* wit, J. . O’Neal, W. A. Ksy. | uolds aud C. U. Mitchell,