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J 0 CITY AND COUNTY. Personal Mention. Capt. Walter Paine visited Colum bus last week. Mrs. J. D. Hammond is visiting friends in Athens. Mr. John Prince is quite ill at Mrs. Herty’s in this city. Mr. W. A. Walker, of Wrightsville, is attending our school. Mr. Wm. A. Orme of Macon, spent Thursday last, in the city. Judge Daniel B. Sanford attended Greene Superior Court last week. Miss Maggie Moore, of Thompson, Ga., is visiting Mrs. T. J. Fairfield Mrs. Laura Walker, left Wednesday on a visit to her sister in Milledge- ville.—Eatonton Messenger. Judge A. H. Hansell and wife of Thomasville, are the guests of Mrs Judge I. L. Harris. Rev. J. D. Hammond assisted Rev. M. J. Cofer in a protracted meeting in Wilkes county, last week. Col. Robt. Whitfield went to Eaton ton Saturday to attend the Superior Court this week. The young people had a very pleas ant dance last Friday night at the residence of Mr. W. S. Scott. Married, on the 16th inst., by Rev. Thos. H. Gibson, Mr. J. M. Huff and Miss Susie Buckner, all of this county Capt. C. P. Crawford was confined to his home by sickness several days last week. We are glad to see him out again. Miss Julia Fairfield has returned from a visit of several weeks to friends in Atlanta. Mr. John Wood, formerly of this county, now of Twiggs, was in this city yesterday. Mrs. Robt. Whitfield and children have returned from a visit of several weeks to North Georgia and to her parents in Macon. Rev. Benj. E. Baker, pastor of the Presbyterian church in Monticello, Fla., is with his son, visiting the family of Mr. R. L. Hunter. On the 12th inst. Mr. J. Elliott Har ris, son of Judge C. J. Harris, of Ma con, was married to Miss Lula Lewis, both being residents of that city. Mr. N. B. Brown, traveling sales man for W. T. Conn & Co., was very sick in Eatonton last Friday. His wife was telegraphed for and went to him. Rev. Dr. Boring spent Friday night with Rev. T. H. Gibson in this city, on his way to Hopewell church to hold the fourth quarterly conference of Baldwin circuit. Miss Fannie Lane returned home last Thursday from Jasper county, where she has been engaged in teach ing. She was accompained by her cousin, Miss Gussie Lane. Among the students who entered our college last week was young Mr. Garrard Waller of Putnam county.— He is sixteen years of age, six feet nine inches in height and weighs 184 pounds. He entered the second class. The Darien Bank building has been abandoned for repair of damages by the earthquake. Mrs. Wright’s fami ly and Mr. and Mrs. Ed Bell have re moved to the Grieve residence on Jef ferson street; and Mrs. Haas and fam ily to Mrs. Garrett’s on Hancock st. Miss Nettie Adams of Edgewood, arrived in the city Tuesday night, and is the guest of Miss Fannie Adams. Her many friends are glad to meet her, and all will join to make her stay in Eatonton pleasant.—Eatonton Messenger. Miss Minnie Bellamy, only daughter of I)r. and Mrs. Bellamy, who has been spending the summer at the noted seaside resort, Morehead City, N. C., arrived in Milledgeville last Thursday evening, where she will reside with her parents. Miss B. is a fine singer, and together with her mother, forms quite an acquisition to the choir of the Episcopal church. Hon. Fleming G. DuBignon has been in the county for several days, receiving and reciprocating the warm greetings of such of his friends as have the good fortune to meet him— the term friends in this instance em bracing substantially all the people of the county. We regret to learn that he has had some trouble with his throat, but a recent visit to the North having given him the opportunity to consult medical practitioners of great national reputation, we trust that he will speedily be restored to his cus tomary good health. The Hon. J. C. Compton, of Selma, Ala., has beeninthe city several days, having joined, at the house of his father, Mr. P. M. Compton, his Avife and children, who had preceded him several days. It Avill be quite a jdeas- ure to many of his friends to meet him, and especially those Avho knew him in his boyhood, before he had launched forth into the Avorld to enter upon that contest for its prizes and emoluments in which he has so Avell borne himself. After a number of years of successful practice of the le gal profession, he has made a step in the direction of political life, having recentlv been elected to represent his Senatorial district in the upper House of the Alabama Legislature. We shall look with interest for his ad vancement in the future, commensu rate with his success in the past. Col. H. H. Jones, who is connected with the editorial department of the SaA'annah Morning News, was in this eity for a day or two during the past week. We enjoyed the pleasure of a brief call from the Colonel. We learn ed that it was his intention to take notes of matters in the old State Cap ital and give the result of his observa tions through the medium of the News. His experience and skill in matters of the kind lead us to expect a most interesting account of Mil- ledge ville and of that great institu tion, the Lunatic Asylum, in their present aspects, and we have the satis faction of knowing that , the writer has so warm a place in his heart for our old city, that we shall receive nothing less than justice at his hands. He has long been known as one of the best newspaper men in the State and having in view all the varied depart- partments of Journalism, we doubt if the State can furnish his superior. THE TWENTIETH SENATORIAL DISTRICT. At a meeting of a portion of the Democratic party of Washington county, who Avere dissatisfied with the nomination of Hon. C. R. Pringle, a resolution was adopted to tender the nomination to Hon. Robt. Whit field and a committee appointed to visit Milledgeville and confer with the latter gentleman. He being ab sent from home, the following letter, showing his unswerving loyalty to the great party, upon the unity of which rests the well-being and even the Safety of the South, gives his de clination of the proffered honor and his opinion of the duty of all good Democrats under similar circumstan ces: Madison, Ga., Sept. 8th, 1886. Messrs. Jas. H. Jackson, B. M. Snell and Wm. Kirkland, Com mittee, &c.: Gentlemen: I have received through Mr. Walter Paine the resolution adopted by your convention, in Sandersville, Aug. 28th, 1886, and also your communication of the same. At the time of your visit to Milledgeville, I was absent in up per Georgia, and only passed through my home in order to attend this Court. I regret the delay, but I re quested Mr. Paine to telegraph you my conclusion, while I would as soon as possible answer your mission more formally. In declining to become a candidate for the Senatorship of the 20th Dist. I must first beg to assure you of my warm appreciation of the confidence and esteem your citizens have extended to me. I am not un mindful of the fact that I am a strang er, personally, to most of the people of Washington county, and it would afford me pleasure to be of any ser ▼ice to them and the balance of the district if circumstances were differ ent. But an almost unbroken cus tom, now ripened into unwritten po litical law, has vested the right in Washington county to name the next Democratic Candidate for Senator for the 20th District. Your county has exercised that right according to our party law and by our party meth ods, the other counties of the District in a legal way have ratified and ap proved that action, and while it may not be as I Avould have preferred, I feel that I am bound by it. Hence, cannot consent to antagonize the nominee. Again, my own private affairs are of such character and extent as to re quire my Avliole attention. If my in clination and ambition led me to court the excitement and honors of political battles, those duties and ob- igations of domestic .life, which most men consider of the highest impor tance and indeed which are impera tive and sacred, call me to stifle all such desires, and devote all my ener gies to the welfare of those dependant on me lor home and sustenance. To elaborate either or both of these grounds for my course is unnecessary and useless; their force and justice will be instantly recognized by you, I doubt not, and in concluding I beg to assure you personally of my highest regard. Very respectfully, “Robert Whitfield. FRANK HUMPHRIES. A Day at the Big Raft. A party of citizens, from Washing ton, Baldwin and Wilkinson counties, met and spent the day at the Big Raft in the Oconee River, on the 16th inst. After thoroughly examining the entire surroundings they found that it Avas impracticable to try and remove the raft, but decided to go to work at once clearing off the timbers and cutting ditches across the bend about 175 yds., and to employ men to Avatch it during all freshets to keep the floating timbers from stopping in the new channel. The river will have at least 10 feet fall in the 175 yards and save a passage of about one mile and it was the decided opinion of those present that Avith the Avork pro posed this fall, the river’s channel would be changed and in all probabil ity require but very little Avork next winter; as it is well known the chan nel Avas changed a few years ago a- cross one of these bends Avithout any help and having a clear passage around the bend, it is reasonable to suppose that with a complete dam to help they can force it to take the course proposed. Capt. Andrew Mil ler Avas requested to see all interested on the West side of the river and get them to subscribe and pay 50 per cent of their subscription at once and the balance, if needed at all on Oct. ls't, 1887. Dr. W. R. Robinson will see those in Washington county, and J. P. Sweaney, who donates the land for the new channel, xvill call upon all on the East side of the River and Mil ledgeville for help, and by the 1st Aveek in October they expect to have 25 hands at work. This raft is an immense affair is, ful ly three-fourths of a mile long—cost the farmers along the river this year fully 50,000 bushels of corn; and com pletely stops’ the passage of any fish, It was understood from parties below the raft that all little inlets were full of sturgeon shad and other fine fish in their season. Good many of the party walked across the river and over the raft for a quarter of a mile —in one place there is a clear fall ex tending from one bank to the other of at least three feet. Mr. J. C. Whit aker was requested to act as Treasu rer and all work will be paid in orders on him, and the public will be fully informed of the use made of all funds contributed. The days, the hours even, of the earthly existence of Frank Humphries, draw rapidly to a close. The last act in the horrible tragedy, which is without a parallel in the history of our county, if not of our state, will soon be played. The only remaining actor in it, will soon go to render an account of his part in the dreadful scenes of that dark and gloomy night, to the Supreme Judge of the universe, whom it is impossible to deceive. The condemned criminal still says he is not conscious of being guilty. When a friend urged him to confess the truth, now that he professed to feel that his sins were forgiven, the reply in substance was, “why you surely can’t suppose that I would die and go into the presence of my Maker with a lie in my mouth?” He still says if he did the murderous deeds he was and is unconscious of it. Wheth er he will persist in the same declara tion in the last supreme moment is as yet a matter of mere speculation and conjecture. This at .least may be said by those who haw known Frank Humphries for years past, that he seemed to be very much like the gen eral run of the young men of his oc cupation and station in life, and was deemed neither more nor less capable of such horrible crimes, until they Avere actually committed. No one, Ave suppose, will say that he could have been guilty, unless under the in fluence of that dreadful whiskey habit,. which is the fruitful source of so much guilt and misery, even, in this enlightened period of the world’s his tory. MeRRIWETHER, GA., ) Sept. 18, 1886. > Editors Union & Recorder : Among the courtesies this Aveek, please thank Messrs. B. H. Jones and G. D. Myrick for the nice watermel- bns. I wish they would continue to send until Christmas. Cotton coming in and cotton pick ers on a b^oad grin continually. A big colored camp meeting in progress at Dr. Harper’s. The mayor of this city is discussing having a well dug at the corner of post-office and Academy streets. The city is in need of a good well. Among the visitors to this place this week, we note Mrs. Garrard, of Putnam, Mr. Scogin and B. H. Jones of Baldwin, Mr. Rufus Roberts of Mt. Airy,N. C., Col. Hammond of SaA'an nah, Mr. Stith Myrick of Doredale, Ga,, Mr. J. E. Myrick of Myricksville, Mr. T. A. Napier of The Mill, Mrs. W. T. Shine son and daughter of Green ville, Ala., W. H. Jewell, of Jewell’s Mill. Business quite lively, and farmers hopeful of a § crop. * E. Mr. Sol Barrett Visits Charleston. Mr. Sol Barrett returned home last Saturday, after a sojourn of ten days in Charleston, whither he was called by the serious illness of his mother, whose death occurred in. that city few days since. She had been ill for some time, and her death was proba bly hastened by the earthquake dis aster. Mr. Batrett says the accounts of damage to Charleston by the earth quake have not been exaggerated. Business has been resumed to some extent, the debris is being removed from the streets, and some repairs are being made. There is considerable sickness, and the people look care worn and weary. Slight shocks con tinue, and the normal feeling of safe ty and quietness is far from being reached. Mr. B. did not nndress and retire to bed during his stay. The system of issuing rations, as might be expected, had produced some demor alization and brought to the city ma ny negroes from the surrounding country. The fact is, the poor in this instance, are not the greatest suffer ers. The small wooden houses were not injured, and the clothing and household effects of the occupants were not lost. Work is now plenti ful, and wages high. The property owners are in the worst condition. In many instances houses have been condemned as dangerous, and the OAvners ordered to have the walls taken down. Common laborers who formerly worked for 75cts a day, now demand three dollars, and brick-layers five dollars. It would seem, under the circum stances, a wise use of the contribu tions would be to use them to repair hospitals, charitable institutions, asy lums, churches, public buildings, &e., giving employment at good wages to all who are able work. Widows and orphans, and all unable to work, or sick, should be looked after, but con tributors to sufferers in Charleston, never intended to give money to able- bodied idlers. With plenty of work at good wages laborers will soon be better off than before the disaster. Let the money sent be used to repair damages. ADOLPH JOSEPH, “JOSEPH’S CORNER.” FALL AH© WIHT1E SEASON+OF+1880. Scottsboro District Barbecue. COTTON MARKET. The following is the Cotton Market for Sept. 20, 1886. Savannah—Middlings, 8?. Charleston—Middlings, 8^. Augusta—Middlings, 811-16. Milledgeville—Middlings, 8k Liverpool—Middlings,*.5^d. New York—Middlings, 9 546. Gold par. Mr. Editor:—The barbecue at Bat son’s Spring passed off lively. Heaps of pretty ladies and lots of ugly boys But I tell you there were some stav ing looking men. We saw that live, wide-awake Polk West, and that ever clever Gus Rice, and Gus was on one of his big talks. Looking round we saw Squire T. J. Cooper, and I tell you Tom is all right. In the after noon, in drove W. H. H. Barnes and I teli you Harrison is always in a good humor. But above all, Bill Adam cut the pigeon wing strait out and ' tell you old Newton Combes laid back andhis fiddle just “talked all right cousin Newt.” Justput afiddle in New ton’s hand and he is “the right man in the right place and don’t you for get it.” Your readers may know we have some good times in these dig gings. X. Y. Z. Married on the 2d inst, by W. R. Fenn, J. P., Mr. C. O. Batson and Miss F. P. Allen, all of this county. R. L. Holloway. R. F. Ay ant. LIST OF ADVERTISED LETTERS Remaining in the Post-Office at Mil ledgeville, Baldwin county, Ga, Sept. 18, 1886. If not called for within 10 days, they will be sent to the Dead Letter Office. Asken, Miss Ella Dick, R. Benaman, John- Stone, Bertha son Sperry, C. A. Bryan, Elizabeth Thomas, Bill. Brooks, Jane Office Hours.—General silivery window will be open fr* In 9 ^ W., un til 5 p. M. Money Orde.' win* ^ 7 will be open from 9 a. m. to 4 p. a*. J. G. Fowler, P. M. THE NEW YORK STORE. TV e have painted our store on the outside. And Ave have used the brush still more on the inside. We have made a big mark on our past LOW PRICES. And have brushed Prices down so Ioav that competition can’t touch them. Our stock of Fancy CUPS AND SAUCERS Cannot be equaled in this market or anywhere else. In fact we can and will sell you anything you need in the Crockery line cheaper than you can get them anywhere else. Bowls and Pitchers Bowls, Water Elat Dishes, Baker’s Small , Ac., at bottom prices. For 75c. Steak Dishes, Pitchers, Cream Pitcher TIFT We are now prepared to sell Tin Ware at Wholesale and Retail. Bring along your prices and we will show you what we will.do. Special Inducements to Merchants. Our stock noAV consists of II quart Dish Pans, 10 quart Dish Pans, 10 quart Buckets, 4 quart Buckets, 4 quart covered Buckets, 2 quart covered Buckets, Kerosene Cans, Zinc Oilers, 6, 4 and 2 quart Dairy Pans, Dippeis of different kinds. One of our greatest bargains in in this is our Tin Setts for the small sum of $1.75. GLASSWARE. As has been our motto in the past we do not intend to be under sold in this line of goods. Our stock consists of Crystal Glass Castors, White and Colored Goblets, White and Colored Water Pitchers, all colors, Ice Cream Plates, Cake Plates, Syrup Pitchers, Sugar Dishes, Butter Dishes, &c. LAMPS, fLAMPS, LAMPS, We are making Lamps one of our specialties this season and can sell them to you cheaper than the cheapest. Gents’ Furnishing Goods Is our leading secpialty this Fall. We have taken special pains in selecting our stock and can furnish them to you almost at your own price. Our 50c Shirt can’t be beat. Our 50c Merino Undershirt can’t be duplicated in the South. All we ask is one visit to our store and we will convince you that what we say to you is so. It is the only store in the town where you have three thousand different articles to select from. It is the only place you can get 3 pair of Hose for 25c. Yours Truly, R. L. HOLLOWAY & CO. Ho. 36 Wayne Street, Milledgeyilile, Ga. Sept. 21st, 1886. 113m i Milledgeville, Ga., Sept. 1st, 1886. We take pleasure to announce to our Friends and Patrons and to all in need of Seasonable Goods, that we are prepared to meet their demands upon us. We have-never had the quantity of goods before, nor has it ever been possible to excel our present ability to show you the most complete stock of goods ever displayed in this city. We HALLENGE COMPETITION IN PRICE OR VARIETY. Mindful of the kind endorsements received in the past, we are con fident of our ability to merit a continuance, and with a due appre ciation of the many evidences of confidence and support, we trust to receive the same treatment again. We have been peculiarly fortu nate in our selection, and now Display the ^LARGEST STOCK* in this section—selected with care, taste and ability—second to none in this great State. Our stock of s LADIES’ DRESS GOODS, Comprises a full variety of black and colored Silks, black and color ed Cashmeres, black and colored Velvets—in plain and cut. Bro caded and Striped Tricots and Diagnols, in all shades. Memoies and Drap D’Almas, Etiennes, Empress Cloths and Henriettas. FLANNELS—in Sackings and Dress Cloths. Cassimeres for Ladies, Tailor made garments. Flannels—Brocades and Silk Warps—Black and Opera Shades. An immense variety of Table and House Linens, Sheetings and Toilet Quilts, Jeans, Cassimeres and Waterproofs. Prints, Canton and Wool Flannel, Rob Roy and all Wool Plaids, Hosiery, Jerseys and Scarfs. OUR SPECIAL EFFORT has been to place before you a full assortment of WRAPS and CLOAKS, which we have for Ladies, Misses and Children. Be sure to see our stock of Children’s Cloaks. We have all Wool Garments trimmed in Astracan or Fur, at $2.50 and $3.50 each. This stock cannot be described, but must be seen to be appreciated. ! AND COMFORTS, Cardigan Jackets for Men and Boys. BOOTS AND SHOES. Representing the best Makes in the country. HATS AND CAPS, Including a full line of the celebrated Stetson Hats. MtlsgP*- of endless variety. We can safely refer to our • Patrons, when we say, Excelsior. See our stock of Children’s Suits, from 4 years to 14 years, with Knee Pants to match. t Ladies Cotton and Wool Underwear. Gents’ Camel’s Hair Under wear. Infants’. Pure Wool Undervests. LACES OF AJLL KINDS, Gimpures and Spanish. CORSETS.—Representing Warner’s, Coraline and Nursing, Ball’s Health and Hipgore, Duplex aud Everlasting. ^We trust that you will favor us with a visit. WE INVITE YOUR INSPECTION. You cannot lose anything by seeing in person what can be for you. We can make a dollar reach several inches further any other house in our city. done than JFWE SEND SAMPLES ON APPLICATION. We pay freight on all goods sent away, exchange anything that does not satisfy, you let us. . Yours Respectfully, •© We will take back and We will please you if ADOLPH JOSEPH. H. Y. SANFOBD, H. E. McCOMB, A. A. VAUGHN ROB’T. WALL. A. S. DARNELL, OSCAR WALL, F. W. BUTTS, Jb. j. C. SHEA, Accountant, FBANK HERTY, Cashier. WARREN BELL, ff-H p orters B. McGRESOR, («.) > I t