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UNION & RECORDER. MlLLKDOKVILLK, NOVEMBER 2, 1886. For Congress—6th District, JAMES H. BLOUNT, of Bibb. Thanksgiving Day. President Cleveland has issued his Proclamation, appointing Thursday, the 25th instant, “to be observed and kept as a day of thanksgiving and urfliVGr.^ As the time has at last come when we have a government which is ad ministered, not on sectional lines or principles but for the good of the whole people of this great country, we think our people here in the South should heartily join in this national thanksgiving for this great and unac customed blessing. -Now let e\er>- bodv fatten their turkeys geese and ducks and with thankful hearts eat a good dinn<*r and rejoice when the ap pointed day arrives. Hard Times. Increase of Insanity and its Supposed Causes. It is apparent to every sensible in vestigator, as to the cause of indus trial depression that one of the lead ing causes of it, indeed the greatest of all is the protective tariff; and it bears more heavily upon the agricultural classes than any other. We were a- ware that Congress appointed a com mission to investigate the causes of this depression, and we see it stated that they have made their report which w r e have not seen, but we saw it stated, a few days since, that among the changes suggested are “Restric tion of land grants to corporations, restriction of immigration, the enact ment of laws to stop speculation, the establishment of boards of arbitration for the settlement of industrial dis putes, the contraction of credit, a cheaper distribution of products and profit sharing. 1 ’ If this is all the commission propo ses, the prospect of relief is shadowy and dimmed by obstructions not easi- iv removed. Much land appropiiated to railroads has been regained by their failure to meet the terms of the grant, imigration for various reasons, should be checked. Emigrants, it will be readily admit ted, have filled and are filling many positions in our country to the detri ment of native-born citizens; there has been much contraction of credit and undoubtedly a higher distribu tion of products than would have ex isted under a lower tariff. But were this policy adopted it would take years to put it into operation, espe cially that part of it to lie effected by stopping speculation* Indeed we cannot see how the lat ter could be accomplished at all. Nearly every one of these plans would be resisted by a powerful opposition. The shortest and best plan to re move industrial depression would be to reduce the tariff to a revenue limit in the shortest possible time. That would relieve the people of an annual tax to the amount of not less than six | gro population of 465,698; in 1870 there or seven hundred millions of dollars. That, of itself, would, if removed, re store a considerable degree of pros perity to them. Some reason in this way:' That if the high tariff was taken off thev Among the interesting papers em braced in the reports of the Trustees and Officers of the Lunatic asylum is a special report prepared by Dr. T. O. Powell, superintendent, &c, in com pliance with a joint resolution of the last State Legislature. It gives the result of his investigation into the in crease of insanity in the State and the causes thereof, so far as lie could as certain them. It is a very interesting document and full of facts and statis tics, which of themselves are very instructive and the most of which will be new to the great majority of read ers. The writer starts out with the state ment that, in his opinion what is re garded as the alarming increase of in sanity, so far as it refers to the whites, is; more J apparent than real. He says a large number of the harmless insane, w T ho were formerly cared for at home, are now sent to the asylum. He says also that a great change in the minds of the people has taken place in regard to the treat ment of the insane at such institutions, owing largely to a steady advance in that treatment and the success attending the same, together with greater com forts, larger liberty, diversified amuse ments, &c, &c, enjoyed by them; all of which tend to their improvement and contentment. He says county officers are inclined also to send to the asylum all who show the slightest mental dis turbance or weakness and who at the same time ave an expense to the county. Futliermore, the fact of being sent to the asylum is no longer regarded as necessarily a blight upon the individ ual's life nor as a disgrace to his fami ly. This change in public opinion lias brought to light many hitherto unknowipcases and has largely promo ted the apparent increaseof insanity among the whites. The writer on the whole thinks there has been a slight increase among the whites but finds it difficult to determine the amount of that increase, owing mainly to the defective census returns taken previ ous to the census of 1880. He further holds that the extension of the boun dary lines of insanity, that is embrac ing among the insane persons who were formerly regarded merely as excentric or odd, has had no little part in the apparent increase of that class of peo ple. As to the causes of insanity our lim ited space forbids the attempt to give even a partial synopsis of the writer's views. He thinks, however, with other writers on that subject, that a large per centage of cases of insanity are'indirectly, if not directly due, to the improper use of alcholic liquors. Hereditary taint seems also to be a very important factor among the causes of insanity. Among the negro race, the increase of insanity has been very great and would doubtless be surprising if it were not a fact well known already and a subject of fre quent comment. The report gives the following figures. According to census returns there were 44 insane negroes in the State in 1860, in a ne- would be a direct tax. In no way could they escape. Of course every man who has property would be taxed tariff or no tariff; but the direct tax would be small compared with the tariff tax. The government gets only a small portion of the tariff tax, while the manufacturers get the greater por tion. We have often explained this and need not enlarge upon it now. We will do so again at the appropri ate time. Our only object, now. was to refer to the question. We will re fer to it more extensively at another and early time. We regard with the deepest concern the signal distress which has fallen upon the prosperity of the country and have been unceasingly and anx iously occupied in studying the means of relief. YVe hoped the commission would devise ways to afford it. It cannoc be found in any measure or system of measures that have the greatest of all interests borne down by a measure that destroys the last hope of relief if continued. Agricul ture is the foundation of all prosperi ty, and when the tillers of the soil who can do more than all others combined to maintain it, aretrarnpled upon, and that, too, in violation of the constitution by legal robbery, or rather by robbery in apparently legal forms, our hopes vanish into the air, yea. into despair. Many farmers in their anxiety to succeed have mort gaged their farms and homes in the vain hope of better success,only to find themselves deprived of them* by the mortgages. They are first robbed of their money by the iniquitous tariff, and then despoiled of their homes by those who loan them money at enor mous per cents. The only safe meas ure of relief is in the reduction of the tariff. That puts tiie coils of ruin around the agriculturist, and without his assistance, by fair and honest means and measures, the troubles of the country will grow worse from Year to vear. were 129 in a negro population of 542,- 142 and in 1880 there were 1764 in a negro population of 725,133. The wri ter regards this fearful increase of in sanity among our large negro popu- ubjected to i lation as a problem of profound inter est to all classes of our people and he clearly is of the opinion for reasons given by him, that this increase will continue. If this increase should con tinue, he holds that the colored in sane will soon out number the white. In regard to the cause of this great change in the mental health of the colored race, he refers to the fact that while they were slaves, the ne groes were required by their masters to observe the rules of health to a great degree, whereas when they be came free, the restraints that were formerly around them were removed and they to a large degree gave away to the inordinate indulgence of their appetites and passions; among which was that great incentive to insanity, the too free use of strong drink. The writer's discussion of this im portant subject is very interesting and instructive and we regret that our limited space prevents us from giving some further account of his views. Randall Democrats. The synod of Georgia will convene in the Presbyterian church at Sparta on the evening of November 10. This body is composed of five Presbyteries, namely: The Presbytery of Athens, with 7 ministers and 32 churches; At lanta, 20 ministers and 36 churches; Augusta, 12 ministers and 18 churches; Cherokee, 16 ministers and 32 church es; Macon, 5 ministers and 21 churches. Several presbyteries have recently been been set off into the synod of South Georgia and Florida, hence the body about to assemble at Sparta is not as large as formerly. Each minis ter is expected to attend and a ruling elder fron every church. But various hindrances always prevent a full at tendance, especially by the elder- ship. _ The Georgia legislature meets to morrow. The inaugural ball has been dispensed with on account of the death of Governor Gordon’s pother. Of the thirty-five democrats who voted with Samuel ,T. Randall in op position to the Morrison bill, having in view the reduction of the present high tariff, seventeen have failed to be nominated, and some of the others have democratic opposition. This shows that the Democrats are deter mined to oppose that measure of le gal robbery. From present appear ances Randall will lose 17 of his form er democratic allies. It is not proba ble that he can have more than 10 of the 35 to stand by him. Some of the opposing candidates may succeed over their opponents who have been re nominated, and reduce his allies to a lowei figure; but that is not very probable as the running of two can didates will insure the success of the Republican candidates. It is clear that the Democratic party is deter mined, if possible, to reduce the pres ent high tariff. One of the democrats who voted with Randall, promised, if nominated, to do better the next time. It will not be long before the democrats will be a unit on the question of the tariff. “Our Mart Shows her Heart”— So says the Courier-Journal in pub lishing the fact that Mary Anderson, the beautiful and unexcelled actress, born and raised in Kentucky, has subscribed $2,500 for the benefit of the sufferers by the Charleston earth quakes—the net proceeds of her per formances during the week for that purpose. It is announced that Col. “Bob” Inger s 2 ] v s suffering from a similar disease to that which killed Gen. Grant and that he cannot live a year. The earthquakes in and around Charles- leston have had a refining effectual that community. It seems the people have quit cursing, stealing and other bad prac tices. In Columbia 1000 persons have joined the t arlous churches. Bmi the Firemen. The fire laddies had a rare experi ence at the fire on Sunday morning. Concealed in a cosy nook among the shrubs and plants of Mr. Stern’s flow er garden was a bee hive. The heat of the burning building and confusion of the scene aroused every bee’s curiosity, and they swarmed out to investigate. About that time the nozzlemen overturned the hive, and the furious little insects, everv one armed with his sharpest sting, made for the trespassers. There was a degree of activity displayed by the firemen that suggested an unusual amount of interest. The stolid and imperturbable veter an fireman, Mr. J. Hofmayer, came upon the scene after a heating race, hat in hand. The bees attacked the broad expanse of his far reaching t^heacl, and the old gentleman ex hibited the agility of Sut Lovingood s dad, as he pranced away to cooler and more attractive quarters. Herschol Fudge thought he was on fire, and dropping the nozzle rushed through shrubbery -and over lawns like an elephant tearing through iun- Bles. Altogether the bee 8 created some consternation among the fire men to the evident amusement of the lookers on.—Albany News. A Society That Should Grow. Greensborough (Ala.) Watchman. A society composed of seventeen young ladies has been organized in Greensborough, its principal feature being to prevent the members from speaking evil of any one. They hold weekly meetings and collect a fine of one cent for every “mean thing” the members have said about people dur ing the week. We were told that enough money had been paid in to buy all the ladies a badge. One of the members informed us that they were liable to a fine if they said a boy was ugly, a dude, conceited, stuck up, his clothes didn’t fit, or had big feet, etc., and we decided at once that the or ganization was a good one, and it has our best wishes for success. Remarkable Longevity. The healthfulness of this countv can be no better defended than by showing the number of old but active people in it. On last Sunday there was a most remarkable gathering at the residence of Uncle Rad Reynolds in east Dough erty. The party consisted of Uncle Rad, who is 88 years old, his good wife, who is 76, Mr. Harmon Reynolds and wife, who are respectively 89 and 76, Aunt Keer and Mrs. Betsy Nelms, who are about 77 each. There were six persons, who gathered under one roof, by no preconcerted arrange ment, but happened in to spend the day with Uncle Rad and his estimable wife, the average ages being over 80 years. This is not an unusual occurrence for the the county, as Albany has many citizens between 70 and 80 who are actively engaged in business.— Albany News. Charleston, October 31.—A slight tremor’vvas felt here at 2:20 this after noon,! but caused no damage and ex cited no alarm. It was not felt by the majority of people. Shortly af ter the’shock here to-day a spring of clear, pure water appeared in the cus tom house yard, and is still running at the rate of a gallon a minute. The water is said to have been hot when the flow began. KOBLE YELSER. Heroic Deed of a Hew York Man- Rescuing an Old Woman From a Horrible Death. New York, October 19.—A fire broke out in the cellar of the four story and basement double brick tene ment, No. 227 East Seventeenth street^ between Second and Third avenues this evening. The building was occupied by twenty families, numbering over 100 persons. The fire spread with great rapidity, and the heavy smoke which filled the house drove the tenants out pell-mell. AVhen all were supposed to have escaped the crowd which had gathered were horrified to see an old woman in the second story of the house, vainly endeavoring to open the window. George Velser, of No. 213 East One Hundred and Seventh street, climbed to the frontdoor jambs, raised the window from the outside and entered the room. Nothing was seen of him for some time, and the spectators had made up their minds that he had fallen a victim to the flames, when he was seen staggering down the steps with the old woman in his arms. He had covered her head with a blanket, and at the risk of his own life had carried her down stairs through the blinding and stif- fling smoke. As soon as Velser reach ed the sidewalk he fell in a faint, from which, however, he soon revived. The old woman was Marianna Morr- celli. Sixteen Houses Burned and a Life Lost. Linchburg, Va., Oct. 27.—A special to the Daily Advance says a fire at Pocahontas this morning destroyed sixteen houses, including two hotels and several business houses. Geo. Barber, of Lynchburg, perished in the flames. Several other persons are missing. The fire was the work of an incendiary. A heavy rain saved the town. The loss Nvas $50,000; in surance not known. The Best Bicycle Time. Springfield, Mass., Oct. 13.—Wil liam Rowe, of Lynn, broke the two, four and five mile bicycle records of the world at Hampden Park track to-day! His time was as follows: One mile, 2:37 1-5; two miles, 5:14; three miles, 8:02 1-5; four miles, 10:45; five miles, 13:27 2-5. Cholera in Japan.—The cholera has raged with great violence in Ja pan. Seventy thousand persons have been victims to the disease within tne last four or five weeks. Highest Awards of Medals in Europe and America. The neatest, quickest, safest, anil most power ful remedy known for Rheumatism, Pleurisy, Neuralgia, Lumbago, Backache, Weakness, colds in the chest and all aches and pains. Endorsed by 5,010 Physicians and Druggists of the highest repute. Benson’s Plasters promptly relieve and cure where other plasters aud greasy salves, liuiinents and lotions, are absolutely usrless. Beware of imitations under similar sounding names, such as "Capsicum.” “Capuciu,” “Cap- sicine,” as they are utterly worthless and intend ed to deceive, ask for Benson’s and take no others. All druggists. SEABURY & JOHNSON, Proprietors New York. Will soon go into effect in Milledgeville, but KINNEY & WHELAN’S License will not expire until the FIRST DAY OF JANUARY, next, ancl they will continue to sell the VERY BEST Liquor s, fVines and M ,-p by the QUART, at the same OLD PRICE. Wc will not make any advance, because we are the only ones that are allowed to sell, and will pledge ourselves to sell the very best at the REGUX/AE PRICE. Remember the place, next door to the Oconee House. We sell the est Brands and Guarantee Lowest Prices. Come along and bring your Bottles, Jugs and Kegs, and have them filled. We will be the only house in Milledgeville that can sell you until the first day of January, 1887. Come and see us, and we will give you the very best article, and pledge you honest and square dealing. KINNEY & WHELAN, No. 31 Wayne St., next door to Oconee House, Milledgeville, Ga. P. S.—All orders accompanied by cash, either by Express or Post-Office Order, will receive our prompt attention. Hancock, Putnam, Washington, Jones and Wilkinson, Ave will be pleased to fill your orders. K. & W. Oct.:i9, 1886. 15 tj 1. READY FOR THE BATTLE! My Fall Stock of Millinery is now arriving and will be the largest in the city. All the latest novelties in the Millinery line will be on exhibition at mv store by the 15th inst. comprising J Hats, Bonnets, Feathers, Velvets, Plushes, And all other trimmings. My Dry Goods department, while not so exten- nice and chea P as any in the city. A splendid line cf JERSEY JACKETS and SHAWLS. Also Glom, Hosiery, Corsets, MtaMefs, Collars and Cuffs, Etc., T ,® eaut i fal Rushing from 15c. to 75c. per yard. A full line of Gossamers m b uo,. me of Bustles in the city. Af y Millinery department will be presided over by Miss Mattie Keel assist- H o . M^ss Addie Haas and Miss Minnie Harrell, who will be glad to* see all ni UL uld friends and as many new ones as will honor them with a call, fore buy 1 ' 1 ^ 60118 ant * attention guaranteed to all. Come and see me be- Mes. S. D. Wootten, Milledgevilie, Oct. 5th, 1886. \2 i y The Mexican War Has Become Obsolete! The Earthquake with all its terrors, lias hppom. . 4-1 • e ^ past, and wellnigh forgotten. Nature sleeps in her accustomed re pose, aud the sun, as he rises from his Eastern couch unusual fervor the minaret of our “New Court House” w ses , . House and sheds his benign beams over our fair city. Monotony seems to E succeeded Terror and Excitement, but 1 ave T. L. McComb & Co., Always alive to the interest of the city and county, propose to pre pare for competitors a greater war than “Mexico” could have furn ished, and a more convulsive shock than the quake produced. “We Mean War!” and intend to frighten competition without direful cannonades. We MEAN BUSINESS and will shake competition with the rumbling detonation of our So listen while we give you figures that do not lie and facts that cannot be controverted. We have been to the metropolis of Amer ica, New Y r ork, bought our goods for cash, and now offer you the following choice and select inducements: In Dress Goods we have all that is new and desirable. Space will not permit any enumeration of colors and prices. We only ask that the ladies call and examine this stock, for we feel sure that we can suit them in any line. SILKS! SILKS! SILKS! Vie carry the best of Lyons’ black silks; also silks of any color wanted. Silk Velvets, stripe plush, cut velvet and silk warp Hen riettas can be found in our stock. ROBES! ROBES! ROBES! * In this line we cannot be equalled. We have them from the cheap est to the most expensive. CURTAINS! CURTAINS! Madras Curtains—the latest style out—something that is novel and beautiful. Cloaks ami Jerseys. I11 wraps for ladies we have all that human ingenuity could design or human heart desire. We have four dozen of the Buckle Jersevs that are selling very rapidly at $3.50, worth $5.00. CORSETS! CORSETS! We have a very large line of Corsets, and can offer you special in ducements in this stock. Ferris Good Sense Corsets for Ladies, and Corset waist for chil dren, have a world-wide reputation. They have adjustable Shoulder Straps, Duplex corded edge “but ton holes,” stronger than any other, tape fastened buttons, easily buttoned, will not pull off. Patent pockets in, or from which stiff stays may be placed or removed at pleasure. Ladies be sure and see these goods before you buy. JEANS, DOMESTICS, &c. In this line we can astonish you with inducements. It would be useless to attempt to quote brands, prices, Ac. All that we wish is for you to call and be convinced. We will give you Bleaching one yard wide for 8c., as good as the “Fruit of the Loom.” IN GENTS’ UNDERWEAR We can “Ring the Bell” on any competitor. Suits from $1.00 to $20.00- Gentlemen call and see them. Our stock of Gents’ Furnish ing Goods is complete in every respect. CLOTHING! CLOTHING! Words would fail should we essay to give you any description of our magnificent stock in this line. One specialty and novelty we desire to call your attention to, is gentlemen’s vJIEIEtSIErX" JACHTBS, the latest thing out. Call on us for the celebrated Stetson goods. We have bought these goods cheap, and offer you prices that we defy any competi tor to duplicate. SHOES! SHOES! SHOES! We carry the celebrated Pittsburg Penitentiary made Shoes. Every pair guaranteed. Ask for our “Oblinger” Shoes for the child ren. We can give you the best Shoe for $1.50, ever offered to the trade. Call and examine the cheapest line of Trunks you ever saw'. If you need one we can surely suit you. But we cannot go into further details. We welcome all, whether purchasers or not. Cornel Come! We have the nobbiest and most complete line of Dry Goods ever brought to Milledgeville. Ye have competent and attentive sales men. We have jirices to suit the times. T. L. McCOMB & CO. 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