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UNION & RECORDER. Augusta Letter. Augusta, Ga. > Nov. 3rd, I860.) Editors Union-Recorder: The great strike or lockout is at last settled. On next Monday morn- i n g the Factory bells will ring out the summons to work, and the operatives will respond as in days of yore. Au gusta now breathes easier. Her great mills will no longer remain idle, and ♦the $50,000 per month paid in wages to the operatives will soon begin to circulate among our merchants. To committeeman Wright of the Knights of Labor is due, in a great measure, the credit of bringing the long strike to such a happy termination. He met the Mill Presidents yesterday, and submitted several proposals for set tlement, one or two oi which they de clined to accept. Unwilling to let the matter rest there and to leave the op- eratives still on a strik©, Iig again m©t the Mill Association in a spirit of com promise, the result of which has been announced this afternoon to be the settlement of the strike. The provis ions of the agreement have not yet been made public, but Mr. Wright will explain them to-night in an ad dress to the people at Masonic The atre. Houghton regrets that indis position will prevent his attendance. The operatives and the Mills are alike to be congratulated on the set tlement of their differences. It is to hoped that their relations will con tinue to be amicable, and that the strike of 1886 will never more be re peated in the history of Augusta. The community was startled last Tuesday evening by the announce ment that young Walter Myers had fatally stabbed a colored lad near the Toll Gate. Investigation proved that Myers, with some other boys, was throwing clods of dirt at a crowd pass ing by. Adam Mitchell, one of the crowd, not liking such treatment, ap proached Myers and spoke to him in a threatening manner. Hot words ensued, Myers appealed to a by-stand- er for protection, when Mitchell struck him on the face with a brick, knocking out several of his teeth. Myers then pulled out his knife and struck the negro in the breast. The latter ran some distance from the place and fell upon the road side, where he was soon afterwards discov ered in a dying state. Myers when ar rested was terribly’ surprised to learn that he had killed' the lad, and seemed deeply affected. He was placed in jail to await the verdict of the Coro ner's jury. The inquest was conclud ed this morning. l)r. Harrison Fos ter testified that the knife blade pen etrated the heart, which, in his opin ion caused the death of Mitchell. The jury returned a verdict of ‘‘justifiable homicide,” after which young Myers was released. It is said that a war rant will be issued for Myers on the charge of manslaughter, and that Judge Hook has already been retain ed to prosecute the case. Young My ers is a well known character about town, though only about seventeen vears old, and is the son of Mr. Chas. R. Myers, the tailor. A few days ago an item appeared in the Augusta column of the Charles ton News A Courier informing the public that Ex-Master Workman Meynardie, K. of L., was a defaulter to the amount of $3,000 and that he had left Augusta for parts unknown. Mr. Meynardie has returned to Au gusta for the purpose of demanding an investigation of the charges made against him. He bitterly denies the accusation, and claims that he had very little to do with the distribution of the funds. It is said that his As sembly has refused to investigate the rumors as no charges have been pre ferred against him by the Knights. It was freely reported that he was drunk while in Richmond, and that he was sent home by Grand Master Workman, Powderly. His answer to this charge was that the reporter knew r more about it than he did him self. The minister of the Gospel, who forsaking the path once trod by his Divine Master, neglects his high call ing and seeks the honors of the world invariably comes to grief. We can but hope that none of the charges against the Reverend Ex-Workman are true, and that, learning a lesson from the past, he will in the future devote his time and talents to the saving of souls. The election for Congressman from this District, passed off very quietly last Tuesday, and as Hon. George T. Barnes had no opposition he was “unanimously elected.” Of course the people were satisfied with him as their Representative? How else could they be when his whole aim is to please them? As the House is again Democratic, we will expect to hear of the appointment of Maj. Barnes to the Chairmanship of an important committee. Augusta is delighted at the election of Hon. John S. David young divine should either quote St. Paul to the Bishop, or should “take unto himself a wife” before his con ference meets. The wedding bells have been ring ing quite lively of late. Last Tuesday the following named couple^ were united in the bonds of holy wedlock: Mr. Paul Mustin and Miss Lizzie Fer ris; Mr. Eugene Mustin and Miss Ma ry O’Leary; Mr. McDonnell of Savan nah and Miss Lillian Russell of Au gusta; Mr. E. H. Thornehill of Augus ta and Miss Wilbur of Charleston; Mr. Fuller of Augusta, and Miss Mea- don of Thompson. The matrimonial market is quite brisk and yet there are more, many more to follow. An explosion was heard in the city last night about nine o’clock. The noise was terrific. To your corres pondent it seemed like the blowing up of the great Cotton Compress. Yet no one knows exactly whence it came. As, however, the centre of the sound disturbance seemed to be in the neighborhood of the Georgia Rail road, it is supposed that some one placed a dynamite cartridge on the track, and that the explosion was caused by a passing train. The Grand Jury have decided not to publish their recommendations in the papers, and the papers refuse to give them to the public without pay. So nobody knows what the recom mendations are. It is understood that some of them are very important and it is a pity that the people are de barred the privilege of reading them. This is indeed false economy. Houghton. Among our Exchanges. Turkey does not encourage France In agitating the evacuation of Egypt by the British. President Cleveland has appointed No vember 25th as the day of thanksgiving and prayer. The people of Augusta are anxious to have a line exhibit at the American Ex position In London next year. The Charleston News & Courier has established a bureau of that paper at Augusta, Ga. A fire occurred in Chicago ori the morn ing of t he 31st ult., causing a loss of S250,- 000 and probably of several lives. A Little liock dispatch says that property valued at $150,000 was destroyed by fire at Des Arc on the 30th ult. All the plotters against Prince Alexan der have been released. Russian policy seems to be getting in ascendency. Bul garia has been left to fate and her own re sources by the powers. Russia, it appears will dictate her own terms. It is said that Gon. Lawton, Gen. Pierce Young, and Mr. Kelly are applicants for the Turkish mission. Mr. Cox it is stated withdraws from it and will be a candidate for Congress. His friends will be glad to see him back in his old seat. Many re gretted his acceptance of the mission to Turkey. Gen. Young’s health renders it dangerous for him to return to St. Peters burg. His physician thinks the climate would kill him in six months. Mr. Robert C. Jenkins, of Jones county, lost by fire hist Monday night his gin house, seventeen hales of cot ton and all of his cotton seed. It is believed that it was set on fire.—Ea- tonton Messenger. The question of a paid Fire De partment will be submitted to the people of Augusta at an election to be held on the first Wednesday of De cember. 1886. The tax not to exceed one-fourth of one per cent. Alfout seventy young men were matriculated at the formal opening of the Medical College of Georgia, at Augusta, on the 1st inst. Dr. T. R. Wright delivered the opening address in the presence of the students and faculty. Judge Brooks, ordinary of Musco gee county, issued thirty-seven mar riage licenses during October. Musco gee needs no missionary to proclaim to her rising generation the gospel of “Love one another.” Decreasing the Debt.—Washing ton, Nor. 1.—The national debt was decreased in October $13,201,619.50. The cash in the Treasury, $451,068,- 008.19, the outstanding gold certifi cates, $88,294,969, silver certificates outstanding, $100,306,809. Certifi cates of deposits outstanding $7,140,- 000, legal tenders outstanding $346.- 738,391; fractional currency (not in cluding the amount estimated as lost or destroyed) $695,370,252. The Evening News says: The quarantine processes of Japan are described in an appreciative man ner by a correspondent who much en joyed the ceremonies. The passen gers of the steamer were escorted to the bath rooms, where great stone tubs half full of hot water, soap and towels, gave opportunity for luxuri ous bathing. After this the company, clad in loose gowns, were escorted to comfortable sitting rooms and offered tea and cigars. Soon the clothes, which had been baked in intense heat, were sent up, and the trouble was now considered over. Milledgeville Takes The Premiums. To show how Milledgeville manu factures are appreciated abroad, Messrs. M. and J. R. Hines, the sole manufacturers of Wixon’s celebrated and popular sweep for North and South Carolina, entered this sweep at the State fair in Columbia, South Caro lina, in 1884, and it took the premium. Last week they entered it at the State Fair in Raleigh, N. Carolina, and it took the premium there also. The virtues of this sweep as a cultivator, have been known and appreciated a- mong the farmers of Middle Georgia many years, for it was patented by a Milledgeville man, and now it is man ufactured in such quanities as to en able them to be shipped in great quantities. We are also proud to mention an other Milledgeville enterprise that took the premium at the North Car olina State Fair. Mr. C. G. Wilson’s Spark Arrester not only did this, but needs only advertising to be in great demand all over the Union. His bus iness is increasing all the time, and the day is not far distant when his machinery for their maufacture will have to be increased because of in ability to supply the demand. OBITUARY. Departed this life on the evening of 26th of April, after a short but pain ful illness of three weeks, Martin Kolb Edge, oldest son of P. W. Edge, in the 13th year of his age. He had suffered with measles, and was getting well, when attacked with rheumatism of the heart, and gradually grew worse, until that little heart gave way. Again has the shadow of gloom been cast over the household, and warm hearts, that but a short time ago, bled so profusely over the loss of darling little Toombs, are draped in mourning and crushed with grief. Thus has the “King of Terrors,” stricken another loved one from this happy home circle, and another little voice, has been called away, to join in songs of praise to the Lamb; one, upon whose heart and mind nature bad lavished unsurpassingly her choicest gifts, and promised a career of untold usefulness. His untimely death was most deeply deplored; but who, Oh, death! can tell us when to expect thy coming? The subject of this notice was well known to the writer, by an intimate association from the hour of his birth, to the close of his little life. His dis position was warm, genial and affec tionate; he was brave, yet, forbearing and charitable, his bearing was man ly, and noble, his mind was remarka bly active, for one so young. He was strictly honest and upright, in all his little dealings, and obedient and lovable to all. He was his father's pride and his mother's comforter. While others shed tears of sorrow ing sympathy and bemoan his loss, alas! none 'so bitterly weep as the do ting parents, fond and devoted sisters and little brother. Weep not fond parents and loving sisters! your earth ly loss is his eternal gain. “In God’s own morn, tills star will rise, A shining ilght in Paradise.” While little Kolb and Toombs quiet ly sleep in their lonely littlegraves in the sacred recesses of beautiful “Rose Hill,” and can no more respond to your affectionate appeals, they await your coming, and will meet you with joyous shouts, when you reach the other shore. B. OBITUARY. BARRETT.—Departed this life in Charleston September 15, 1886, in the 69th year of her age, Mrs. Hetty J. Barrett, wife of the late Jacob Barrett. Truly can it be said of her that a pure and noble woman has passed from earth to heaven. Marrying, at the early age of 16 one much older than herself, her de votion to him and her unselfish dispo sition claimed for her respect and ad miration. As a mother she entirely ignored self, and to the last day of her life she tried to think and do for her children. We can never forget her, and hope that our dear mother has passed from a transitory and imperfect to a per fect world, whither we are hastening. “Amid the darkness of the night God sent an angel pure and bright To earth. We heard no sound— No word, yet felt the wound, ’Twas hard to bear, yet He has said To me belongeth all the dead. Dead to thee, but with me live; I lend my treasures—never give, And when they twine around thy heart ’Tis then I send an angel dart— To smite thee—no; but send in love To make thee crave thy home above.” We Have Tried It. son to the Presidency of the Senate, and the selection of Capt. Wilson as door-keeper of the House. Hon. C. Z. McCord has already been heard from. His speech in seconding the nomination of Speaker Little is said to have been most eloquent. He will make his mark before the close of the session, The Methodist Conference will soon convene in Augusta, and the members of the several local churches are won dering whether or no their pastors will be returned to them. It is thought that Gen. Evans will be retained at St. James as he is now managing the enlargement of the building, and he is so much desired by his flock. At St. John the people are clamorous for the return of their young pastor, Rev A, G. Wardlaw. Mr. Wardlaw has been in charge of this church ever since Mr. Candler vacated its pulpit, and has so impressed himself upon the minds and hearts of his membership that they would be loath to give him up. He is a very fine elocutionist, an able theologian, a polished scholar, and a man of fervent piety. As he is, unfortunately, an unmarried man, fears are entertained that the pulpit which he so ably fills will be given to one who has a family to support. The Here are two samples which I pick ed by chance on Saturday night, one from the ‘Creole’ and the other from the ‘Etowah’ quarry. The one is a gray strong marble, which is absolutely im pervious to liquids, and the other a rich rose tinted brown marble, like wise impel vious to water and stains of any kind. Both are beautiful build ing stones, and are superbly adapted for ornamental purposes. Three quarries are now worked, but the sur face and underground realm of mother earth along the road is choked with this regular wealth-making treasure of rare and beautiful rock. You must go up and see it for yourself and if you happen to meet Mr. E. c’ Machen, Vice President of this road] and also of the new Covington and Macon road, and Mr. Geo. R. Eager, General Manager of the Marble Com pany and of the Marietta and North Georgia, just put yourself down as, next to me, the luckiest man alive.’ But we are both busy today, so come some other day and I’ll tell you more.” This is what Mr. James W. Jackson, of Augusta, who is the popular agent for the sale of the gilt-edge bonds of the Marietta and North Georgia Rail road tells the Augusta Evening News “And would have it if the cost was ten times what it is,” says many ladies who have used The Mother’s Friend before confinement. Write The Brad- field Regulator Co., Atlanta, Ga., for full particulars. New Advertisements. newyorkshoppInc Circular sent free on application. Address NEW YORK SHOPPING, 39 West 11th St., New York. INTENDING ADVERTISERS should ac *■ dress CJBO. p. ROWBLL & CO., 10 Spruce Street, New York City,, For SELECT LIST OF 1,000 NEWSPAPERS. W ill be sent FREE, on application. November 9th. 1880. is li The Milledgeville Banking Of MmiiEDGEVinLE, Ga. A General Rankins; Business Trans G. T. WlEDENMAN, Pres B. T. Bethune, Cashit Directors.-W. T. Conn, D. B. Sa H. E. Hendrix, G. T. Wiedenman, Callaway, T. L. McComb, C. M.Wrig Milledgeville, Ga., Oct. 21st, ’85. ] W. H. CARR’ MILLINERY —AND— Dry Goods Emporium! Fhe Old Hardware Store ■:o:- Hardware, Stoves, Coal Grates, Tinware, &c. 1 have just received a large lot of- Rubber Belting, Rubber, Hemp and Soap Stone Packing and Lace Leather, Which I will sell as low as the lowest. I have one lot of Stoves I will sell less than cost. Call soon before they are all gone. Don’t forget that the Old Hardware Store cannot be undersold. JOS. STALEY. l^pRoofing and Guttering done at the lowest prices, and war ranted to give satisfaction. Milledgeville, Sept. 28th, 1886. ^ tf Always in the Lead! Our Milliners the Best! Our Stock the Largest! Our Prices the Lowest! I visited Baltimore, Philadel phia and New York, and am now ready to show one of the Hand somest lines of Millinery the La dies have ever seen in this city. All the Latest Novelties! Dress Goods! Dress Goods! Cloaks, Shawls AND ff*raps. Corsets, Gloves, Handkerchiefs, Hosiery. Notions! Notions! Everything in this line usually kept in a first-class Notion house. From week to week, It will be to your interest. W. H. CARR. Milledgeville, Ga., Oct. 5th, 1886.11 3m Unparalleled Stock! Unprecedented Sales! Fall Goods arriving daily, and our immense storeroom put to its hardest test. The building is filled from cellar to garret. We have in stock and on road: 1.000 Barrels Flour. 150 Barrels Sugar. 200 Boxes Tobacco. 225 Cases Sardines, bought before the advance. 200 Boxes Soaps. 200 Cases Potash. 50 Sacks Peanuts. 100 Sacks Coffee. 50.000 lbs. Red Rust Proof Seed Oats. 230 Boxes Crackers. 75.000 Cigars. 200 Cases assorted Can Goods. 1 car load Lard. 100 Boxes Cheese. 600 Pails, 80 half barrels, and 25 barrels breakfast Mackerel. And an enormous lot of other goods too numerous to mention. With better facilities than we ever had before, we are prepared to dupli cate the prices of any house in Georgia. We do not ask you to buy of us, but just let us price you our goods and we will surely put you on our long list of customers. W. T. CONN & CO., "Wholesale Grocers. 22 & 24 S. Wayne Street, Milledgeville, Ga. Sept. 21st, 1886. 29 ly No. 17 South Wayne St7 T. E. WHITE & CO. TV e invite all our Patrons and Friends to come and examine our new goods, which we are daily receiving. We can suit any man’s pocket book, both in quality and price of goods. We do not pro pose to make any cuts on prices but will sell you what you want and Guarantee Satisfaction on all Goods. We would say, particularly to our regular patrons, that at all times, we will try to fill their orders with the Nicest and Freshest Goods, the market affords. We do not buy in very large lots, but buy often. By this means, we can always sell fresh goods* We call particular attention to Our Stock of Flour, which is complete. We have on hand “White Swan,” “White Loaf,” “White Satin” and “Jersey.” The above grades are patents. Then we have also “New Constitution,” “Moss Rose,” and “Odd Trump.” If you want nice white bread, buy good Flour and the best Lard. We have the finest Leaf Lard on hand, which cost very little more than poor stuff. Our stock of Canned Goods, cannot be excelled. Fancy Candy and Crackers of all kinds. Sugar, Coffee, Teas, Spice, &c. In fact, anything you may want. Bran for your cow at lowest price. Mognolia Hams, Breakfast Bacon and White Meat. Jersey Butter, always on hand and on Ice. We invite our country friends to call on us and get prices, we will sell them their goods as cheap as any one. Tobacco by the plug or box. Remember the place. GREEN STORE! , No. 17 South Wayne Street, Milledgeville, Ga* Aug. 31st, 1886. T. E. WHITE & CO., 31 ly.