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UNION & RECORDER. Milledgeville, May 11,1886. Anarchist Riot in Chicago. The anarchists of Chicago, on Tues day night last, commenced their war against law and order which they have so long threatened. That city seems to be the home of a large num ber of Poles, Bohemians and “low down” Germans, the refuse of the nationalities to which they belong, and saturated with all the most dan gerous principles of socialism, com munism and scpundrelism in general, that ever found lodgment in the hu man heart. Forced to leave their na tive lands to escape the penalties of their crimes, they have taken advan tage of the hospitable tolerance with which this free country has in all the past given a refuge to the oppressed and unfortunate of other lands, to settle down in our cities and strive to indoctrinate the more ignorant of our people with their rascally and blood thirsty theories. To their pernicious teachings no doubt may chiefly' be at tributed the lawless proceedings of the Knights of Labor, during their great strike in St. Louis, Texas and elsewhere in the west. In Chicago the anarchists have collected in larger numbers than anywhere else perhaps in this country. For months past an anarchist newspaper and street ora- tors of their own order have been per mitted to teach, without molestation, doctrines justifying the destruction of the property of the wealthy and the taking of the lives of the officers of the law who might oppose them in any of their schemes of robbery', ar son or murder. In their own coun tries. such conduct would have long since, no doubt, brought upon them capital punishment or the most terri ble imprisonment at hard labor, for the short time they might live under such cruel hardships. Mislead by r the impunity with which they had publicly threatenened to carry their schemes into effect, they' doubtless deliberate ly planned to commence their war upon the only defenders of the lives and property of all good citizens, namely the police, on Tuesday last.— Incendiary handbills posted up in the city gave notice of a large meeting in a certain street and thousands of that bad element collected at the time men tioned. Owing to symptoms of a threatened riot which were manifest, a considerable body of the police col lected in the vicinity and awaited de velopments. Some of their spies mingled with the crowd, who were lis tening to the most incendiary speech es made by T their leaders,apparently be ing worked up to the needed pitch of excitement and deviltry to commence the long threatened reign of lawless ness. The spies having carried their news to the officers in command of the police, the latter marched their men to the place and ordered the crowd to disperse. The words had hardly been uttered when a dynamite bomb was thrown from near the speaker's stand and on its explosion, some twenty of the policemen fell to t he ground, several being killed, oth ers mortally wounded and others again not so severely hurt. Almost at the same instant the anarchists turned loose a volley from their re volvers upon the policemen, killing and wounding a number who escaped the effects of the bomb. The police were for a moment almost demoral ized, but being a considerable body' of brave men, they returned the fire with their revolvers and charging the mob, the cowardly rabble ran like whipped dogs and soon the larger number disappeared in the darkness t liroughjthe neighboring alleys and by ways with which they' were well ac quainted. The leaders however were arrested consisting of Spies, editor of the anarchist paper; also a brother of the editor above named; Fielden, an Englishman, and Schwab, probably a German. Great excitement immedi ately prevailed throughout the city and the next day the office of the an archist paper, besides a number of other anarchist houses and places, wt-re raided and many arms and dyna- mite bombs, together with guns,*pis tols. Ac., were captured. Many ar rests also were made of men engaged in the riot and the authorities seem at last to be fully alive to the fact That such enemies must be dealt with in a manner commensurate with their « rimes, both actual ami intended. We note also that a somewhat similar but much less important conflict be tween the anarchists and the police occurred at Milwaukee, resulting in. the loss of several lives. We are glad i to see that some of the men who are on strikes, have com 1 * out in j cards denouncing the anarchists and ! making known their intention to en- j ■ leavor to obtain the concessions J which they desire from their employ-; ei> in a strictiv lawful manner. Chatham Artillery Centennial. The Centennial of the Chatham Ar tillery, for which that ancient an hon orable organization has been so long preparing, came off last week accord ing to the published programme. More than fifty companies of volun teers assisted in the celebration. Phe most of them of course were from Georgia, but the States of Alabama, Louisiana, Missouri, Tennessee, and South Carolina, were all represented bv volunteer soldiery. The whole were under the command of Col. Chas. H. 01 mstead, an old and popular offic er of the Savannah military in the past, as well as a veteran of the civil war. He seems to have been eminent ly the right man for the occasion. ’ Baldwin county sent all of her vol unteer companies, namely, the Bald win Blues, Milledgeville Light Infant ry, the Blount Volunteers and the DuBignon Volunteers, and we were gratified to observe by the comments of the Morning News on the visiting military that they made a most favor able impression. They have all re turned home safely but not without 8pme of the men having suffered from sickness. Among the latter was Mr. Richard M. Vaughan of the Chronicle, who was quite sick when the Blues got back. The grand parade, when all the mil itary were marched out to the park, is represented to have been a splendid display and was doubtless such as will not for a long time be witnessed in this state again. The crowd of spectators at the park was estimated at 25,000 and probably at least one half were visitors from this and adjoin ing states. Many distinguished men from a distance were in the city. The hospitality of the citizens of Savannah and especially of the military, was un bounded, it having been very hard for a visiting soldier to get a chance to spend his money for any comfort or luxury that he fancied. Artillery punch sustained its ancient reputation for excellence, but an Atlanta corres pondent stated that there was no exces sive use of it. The number of visit ors to the city of Savannah was very great: probably first and last amounting to 20,000. Among them the fair ladies of the city and their visiting sisters from far and near, added greatly to the in terest of the occasion. Many, if not all the companies selected some brill iant belle as the patroness of the com pany for tlie time being and her smiles and approbation were probably strong incentives to them to do their utmost to excel in soldierly bearing and pro priety of demeanor. The honors paid to the venerated and beloved ex-president Davis are described in another article and his presence was a joy and gratification to soldiery and citizens difficult to de scribe or even realize. Up to this writ ing, we have heard of no accident or other thing of an unpleasant nature calculated to mar the pleasures of a week unprecedented in the annals of our seaport—a city of which the peo ple of Georgia are justly proud. Gordon in the Field. Premier Gladstone. Mr. Gladstone, owing to his age, issued a manifesto to his Midlo thian constituents. We lack room for its publication, but he firmly adheres to his Irish policy both for Home rule and the Land purchase. He tells them his plan deals w ith a matter be tween brothers, a matter of justice and reason. “Now however,” he savs, ‘anew terror is brought upon the stage, the terror of home rule for Scotland and some add for Wales. This suggestion does not alarm me, only give us a little time to look at tiiis question in its order. 1 am not sorry that Scotland and Wales have been named, because the all serious meaning of them, serves to help our movement in behalf of Ireland. Our civilization must not be dis turbed and stained with blood by an archists and outcasts from foreign lands. Let the guilty suffer for their crimes. We are the friends of the working men in every just and legiti mate w r ay, and they will see that such men as these anarchists are, with all Their professions, the deadly enemies of their rights, tlieir peace and quiet. President Davis still in Savannah on the 6th. The military display con tinued on the 5th. We pass over the statements of the contests. They were highly creditable to all the con testants. The Montgomery Guards won the money. Mr. Davis held a reception at the City Hall. Three thousand people passed before him shaking hands and exchanging pleasantries. It is stated he made the mothers of several chil dren happy by kissing their babies, and patting the older ones on their heads in a fatherly and benevolent manner. He had several other recep tions which were attended by the elite of the city and State and many prominent in social circles from afar. The Green monument w r as unveiled on the 6th with imposing ceremonies under the auspices of the Georgia His torical Society. The orator was Col. C. C. Jones of Augusta. Mr. Davis, Governor McDaniel and other distin guished gentlemen occupied the stand. . THE PRIZES AWARDED TO THE WTN- TYING COMPANIES. The Montgomery Greys w r ere a- warded the first prize, $2,500, in the free-for all contest. Captain Amerine Avas also presented with a handsome floral wreath. The second prize, $1,000, was awarded to the Montgom ery True Blues. In the maiden contest the first prize, $1,000, was awarded to the Vol unteer Southrons of Vicksburg; the second prize, $500, w r as given to the Gate City Guards of Atlanta. The Busch Zouaves of St. Louis ap peared in fatigue uniforms and receiv ed the Zouave prize of $500. Privates Duffy and Moses, of the Louisiana Rifles were presented with the first and second individual prizes of $100 and $50 respectively. The prize of $400 was awarded to the Continental Guards’ band of New' ()rleans. In the cavalry tournament the first prize was awarded to team No. 2 of Liberty Independent Troop and the second prize to the Charleston Light Dragoons. Ex-President Davis left Savannah, at 9 o’clock, A. M., last Saturday for Albany, Ga., where he was the guest of Mr. John A. Davis for a few r hours, and then proceeded on a special train to Montgomery, Ala. Our thanks are returned to Col. Chas. C. Jones, Jr., for a copy of his recent address before the Confederate Survivors’ Association. The address was published by the Association, and it is the ablest of all the tributes paid to Gen. Robert Toombs. The State Democratic Convention should adopt the majority rule. Past experience has proven that the tw r o- thirds rule serves to defeat the will of the majority. At Home, DeKalb County May 8. To the people of Georgia: After much reflection I have decided to be come a candidate for nomination by the Democratic party of Georgia for the office of Governor. This decision has not been reached w ithout sober thought and full consideration. For many months past personal and polit ical friends have urged me to become a candidate. From every section of the State, and from all classes and former divisions in the party, these re quests have come. I have'hesitated and waited, because I desired to know whether the wish was general with the people. Of this I cannot longer entertain a doubt. The evidences which have reached me (particularly in the last few weeks) of the desire of the people, have profoundly stirred my heart and satisfied me of my duty. From distant portions of the State and from my immediate neighbors (some of whom have, known me in most intimate associations from boy hood up) these solicitations have come. This movement by the people, so far as I am able to judge is absolutely spontaneous. I have not written one letter upon the subject, except in an swer to those which have reached me; and I have solicited the aid of no man nor conversed with any who have not introduced the subject. Now' that I am a candidate, I trust that none of my fellow-citizens of Georgia will misunderstand me. From the ungenerous, unwarranted and utterlv untruthful criticisms which have heretofore been indulged in by certain parties in reference to myself, I seek no vindication at the hands of the people. If the life that 1 have led for more than half a century before this people, among whom I was born and reared, is .not a suffic ient answer to my enemies, who are enemies without cause or excuse, no reply from me w r ould satisfy them. If at any time of my life, if in private or public station, in peace or in war, I have ever deserved the confidence and esteem of this people, I deserve the same now as surely and as com pletely. I wish, however, to make known in this public manner, that 1 shall visit and speak to as many coun ties as possible, and am ready on all occasions to confront these enemies before the people. Should the people prefer either of the other able and honorable gentle men who are candidates for the office, i shall support their choice most cheerfully. If, however, the people) should honor me as their choice, 1 shall endeavor to serve them W'ith an eye single to the best interests of Georgia. J. B. Gordon. A LETTER TO MAJOR BACON. DeKalb County, Ga., May 8, 1880. To Hon. A. O. Bacon, Macon, Ga.: Dear Sir: Neither of us ought to desire (and I certainly do not) to be come the candidate of the Democratic party of Georgia for Governor except by the will of the Democratic people of Georgia. I know r of but one way of ascertaining infallibly that will, and that is by the Democratic method of placing votes in the ballot box. The plan of calling together meetings at the court house, appointing a chair man who in turn appoints a commit tee to select delegates, may or may not represent the will of the people. Doubtless, in many cases delegates thus selected represent precisely the reverse of the popular will. I ask therefore that you unite with me in a letter to the executive committee, soon to meet, requesting that com mittee to recommend primary elec tions in this State, in order that the w ill of the people may be surely as certained. Very respectfully yours, (Signed) John B. Gordon. A Serious Affray. On Saturday last Tom and Tobe Hogan had brought a load of fodder to town in the early morning. On their w'ay back home they were at tacked in the public road near Fra ley’s Ferry by Morgan Freeman, w'bo after charging them w ith tellinglies on him (slandering him) took a standard out of the wagon and struck Tom Ho gan over the eye with it and then Tobe Hogan stabbed Morgan. Mor gan came on to town for medical at tention and his wound was dressed by Dr. Jno. H. Hall and Dr. Smith. Meanwhile the Hogans Avent on to their home on the Jewell plantation which is under the management and control of Mr. C. J. Booker. A few hours afterwards, a crowd of men and women some 8 or ten in number, who liye on the Hall plantation, caiue to their place and attacked the old man, Cy Hogan, and the tw'o sons above named and a considerable fight took place. In it, Tom Hogan shot Jerry Miller in the hip inflicting a flesh w’ound, Cy Hogan got his nose brok en and Tom Hogan was badly hurt on his leg with a grubbing hoe. Cy Ho gan claimed that he w ould have been killed but he ran into his house, shut the door and seized liis axe to defend himself. Mr. Booker w r as sent for in haste and proceeded with all dispatcl to the scene of the disturbance, but when he got there, the attacking party had left and come on to town. Morgan Freeman is said to be very seriously injured, internal bleeding being one of the bad symptoms of his case. Capt. Ennis, our sheriff, went out and arrested the Hogan brothers and others connected with the affray, as soon as’.lie could procure the neces sary w arrants. All the parties engaged in this disturbance are colored, and the above is the story told, to Mr. Booker by the Hogan crowd. The whole number arrested w r as eleven. THE STRIKES. A dispatch, of May 3rd from St. Louis, reports an end of the Goidd strike by an agreement between the Knights of Labor and the Congres sional Labor Investigation Commit tee. But other strikes in various sections continue. A bloody riot occurred at Chicago on the afternoon of the 3rd instant. A speaker, said to be a Ger man, made an address which inflam-, ed his hearers. He advised them to quit the Knights of Labor and join the Central Labor Union. He said that Anarchy w r as the only way to se cure their rights and lead to freedom. With a revolver in one hand, a knife in the other, and bombs in the pocket w r as the way to lead to freedom. After the address the people madden ed by it riddled the McCormick Reap ers Works. A bloody fight ensued betw'een the maddened mob and the police. The riot lasted over two hours. Several persons were killed* and w’ounded. Strikes continue and a general cessation of work occurs. Hail to Spring-Time! THE BLUES. After much delay, we are now ready with the Most Select Stock of Goods In this vicinity. If large assortment and low prices will aceo- plish sales, we are confident of success. Our stock of BLACK DRESS GOODS IS IMMENSE GIPSEY CLOTHS, NUNS VEILING, ETAMINE in plain a „,i Lace Stripes, HENRIETTA CLOTH, FRENCH VEILINGS and CASHMERES. Our White Goods Department Is replete with all the Novelties. 20 styles of India Linen Robes with Embroideries, complete, from $2.50 to $15.00 per suit, White and Ecliru, elegant in patterns and quality. Plaid Organdies in White, Ecliru and Black. m A SPLENDID ASSORTMENT OF Lyons’ Black Bros Grain Silks! After all the most useful Dress. 75c to $3.00 per yard. W T e can sell you anywhere from Look at Our Summer Silks. Hosiery in Endless I *ariety. Our Imperial Lisle in black and colors, at 50c, is immense. . LADIES’ SILK GLOVES In the New Tan and Gray Shades. The Gallant Corps Guests. Banquets Its The lustre Republican Blues to their brilliant JUDGE SIMMONS WITHDRAWS. At Montgomery the Southern Bap tist Convention is in session and at Richmond the Methodist Episcopal Church of the South is holding its general conference. The following is Judge Simmons’ reply to a letter from the Macon Bar on the subject of his candidacy for Governor: Messrs. Lanier. Bartlett, Nis- bet, and others—Gentlemen : Your letter of the 7th inst, requesting me not to seek the nomination for Gov ernor at the approaching convention, has just been handed me. For rea sons entirely personal to myself, and in which the public is not interested, I had already determined on that course. 1 beg to assure you and the mem bers of the bar that I am deeply grateful for the complimentary man ner in which you refer to my services as Judge of this circuit, and your as surance of the kindly relations that exist between us, and hope 1 may continue to merit your confidence and esteem. To my many friends in different parts of the State who have pledged me their support in the event of my candidacy. I return my sincere thanks. Yours very respectfully, T. J. Simmons. The personal reasons referred to in the letter of Judge Simmons are known to be the commands of his physician, Dr. W. F. Holt, to desist from the excitement and labors inci dent to the campaign. Cluveriug Will be Hanged. Richmond, Va., May 6.—The Supreme Court of Appeals'of Virginia to-day rendered decision in the case of T. J. Cluverius, convicted in the Hust ings Court of this city of the murder on March 15th, 1885, of Fannie Lilian Madison. The case is notoriously known as the reservoir murder mystery. Judg ment of the lower court is fully sus tained. Eight bills of exception were filed by the prisoner’s counsel, being elaborately discussed and succesively overruled. The opinion was delivered by Judge Fauntlerov, the court standing four to one in favor of sustaining thejudgment of the lower court. Judge Hinton dis sented, being in favor of a new trial. Cluverius will surely liamr. unless executive clemency interposes The time first fixed for his execution hav ing long since passed bv, he will have be brought before the Hustings irt for re-sentence. added new social fame and time-honored record last night. Their reception and banquet to a number of specially assigned compa nies of the visiting soldiers was in some respects, probably, the most ele gant and enjoyable affair of the kind that lias taken place daring the Cen tennial Aveek. Early in the evening the company’s guests assembled in Madison square, a short distance away, and forming in columns of twos marched to the ar mory. They were the Columbus Guards, Milledgeville Light Infantry, Louisiana Rifles, and Washington Light Infantry. Later in the evening the Gate City Guards, who were pre viously engaged elsewhere, put in an appearance. The number of guests seated was little less than 250. Hardly was the repast finished when a spontaneous burst of applause an nounced the appearance of Gen. A. R. Lawton, Savannah’s honored citizen and an old member of the Republican Blues. When the applause partly subsided, Capt. Mercer arose and in troduced the General. Gen. Lawton was followed in turn by Capt. Mercer, Capt. John L. Har deman of the Floyd Rifles, Capt. W E Haygood of the Milledgeville Light Infantry, Lieut. Muckenfuss of the Washington Light Infantry, Veteran P. M. Russell of the Blues, and other speakers. The banquet Avill long be remembered by all present as one of the most memorable events of the Centennial.—Savannah News. 8th. The contest in.the Third District between Crisp, the present incum bent, and W. T. McArthur promises to be heated. Mattin —AND UGS! A matchless variety in Ginghams and Scotch Zephyr Cloth, most beautiful wash goods made. The to cour For This Week! The past week of warm weath er will certainly remind the La dies that Spring will soon change into Summer and they will need White Dresses! We claim to have the prettiest line of white goods in the city. White Victoria Lawn, 6c. Beautiful India Lawn, 10c. Nainsooks, Embroideries, Mulls, Organdies, Flouncings .and Al- loves to match. Our White Embroidered Suits are 50 per cent cheaper than you can buy elsewhere. Lace Curtains, Scrim Curtains, are beautiful and cheap. Muslins, Ginghams, Bleacliings as cheap as the cheapest, at w. H. CARR’S Millinery House. Milledgeville, Ga., May 1,1S3G. 41 tf An immense stock of Ladies’, Gents’, Misses’, Boys’ and Children’s Shoes, representing the best makers in the country. CLOTHING! Our own make and selection. One of our specialties is 100 all wool Cassimere Suits, at $7.50 to $10.00, well worth $15.00—the nicest goods for that money we have ever shown. A full line of Straw Hats, and with them an immense assortment of Misses’ and Children’s Sailors and Sun Hats, at about one-half their value. See our Stock of Domestics, Prints and Goods for Men’s wear. Determined as usual to do our share of business without abusing our neighbors and competitors for whom we only wish the most abundant success, we invite yonr kind inspection of our stock. If we fail to please you, we charge you nothing for our efforts, and if you fail to see us ere you buy, it will be to your disad vantage. Competition is the life of all trade. We expect it, but we are able to meet it. We can sell you goods as well as you can buy them in the largest markets. ADOLPH JOSEPH, AT Joseph’s Corner. Milledgeville, Ga,, April 20, 1886, 8 ly.