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UNlON-RECOJiDER.
Augusta Letter.
Avgusta, (iA., July 15th, 1887.
Editor Umdx Recorder:
The fate of the now City Char
ter is decided. This is tho day
appointed by the City Council
tor the citizens of Augusta to do-
»ddo by their votes -whether or
stot they would accept tho work
<jf the Commission. If I had
written my last letter a few hours
Sater my predictions in regard to
gfce election would have been en
tirely reversed. I soon after
learned that a majority of the
Oauncil instead of favoring the
now charter were opposed to it,
.and instead of the negroes being
almost a unit for its adoption, they
would vote en-nnisso against it.
The advocates of the new' char
ter have uot been very active,
whilo its opponents worked quiet
ly and zealously to have it de
feated. To-day’s election demon
strated tho fact that tho new
■charter is not popular in Augus
ta. Tho polls in the different
wards were opened at 8 o’clock
this morning and closed this af
ternoon at o. In every ward a
majority vote was polled against
the charter, that in the 5th being
So tho
simply overwhelming,
new charter is badly beaten, and
tho work of such men as Hon. J.
<5. C. Black, H. Clay Foster, Maj.
W. T. Garey, Maj. Caswell, Dr.
•Stiner and others has gono for
naught. One of the most ac
tive Avorkers against tho charter
w as Mr. P. J. O’Conner, member
of Council from tho 5th ward,
who by his influence carried his
w ard almost solidly in favor of
the old charter. Some say that
the matter will end just hero and
ilo more will be heard of a now
■charter for generations to come,
while others claim that tho Legis
lature will be importuned by tlio
reform element to adopt the char
ter just defeated on the ground
of illegal voting. No one can yet
tell what will bo done, but my
opinion is that to-day’s election
has settled the question for the
gpresent anyhow.
Since my last letter an enthusi
astic meeting has been held in
the interest of tho new Thea
tre. The stock has all been
Liken and the company have ad
vertised fur a suitable lot, con
veniently located, on which to
erect the theatre or opera house.
They already have enough money
to erect a fine building, but are
desirous of making it as hand
some ns possible. For this pur
pose the books have been left
open so that all of our public
spirited citizens might have an
opportunity of subscribing to
this commendable enterprise. The
Theatre will be modeled after one
of the finest in Now ,York, and
will have many means of egress
in case of tire. It will not bo the
fire trap that the last was. Tho
Company have very wisely elect
ed Mr. Hanford H. Cohen, Secre
tary, and there is no doubt that
he will also be its manager when
built He certainly has no supe
rior in that line, and but few
equals, if any. His management
of the old Theatre gave universal
satisfaction to the people, and
they long to sec him at tho head
of a theatre that will be a source
of great revenue to him, and at
the same time an honor to Au
gusta.
Prof. John Neely, Principal of
the Tubman High School recom
mends m his last report to the
Board of Education that hereaf
ter no medals or reAvards be of
fered bvthe Board to tho young
ladies in bis school. The contest
in the classes for these honors is
oft times a fruitful source of last
ing bitterness among pupils. Of
course there are tAvo sides to this
question, but it must be admitted
that it is one worthy of consid
eration. Rivalry will exist a-
mong scholars Avith or without
the medal system. Oft times
parents take up the quarrel, and
what at first was a trivial affair
between two children soon bo-
comos a serious matter. Prof.
Neely is the first teacher in Au
gusta to take a decided stand
against rewards of merit, and has
no doubt come to his conclusions
after mature deliberation. By
the Avay, why are not Prof. Nee
ly’s reports published by tho
Board of Education?
The Police Force had their an-
wial barbecuo and picnic at the
frdmtczen Plata last Tuesday
Tho day was spent very pleas
antly by all present, and many
handsome prizes wore won at tho
target. Chief Twiggs is working
hard to increase the efficiency of
the force, and to bring it up to
the highest possible standard.
Ho is tho right man in tho right
place, and commands ono of the
finest set of mon in tho country.
The Chief is ably seconded by
Lieut. Hood one of the best and
most experienced officers to bo
found anywhere.
Quite a sensation was produced
a few days ago by tho hasty de
parture of a cutter in the tailor
ing establishment of Benson &
Co., by the name of Collins. Col
lins had been in Augusta for a
year or two past, and had so
completely W’on the confidonco of
his employer that ho was about
to admit him into the firm as a
partner. Ho also won the affec
tions of a very worthy young lady,
who had made arrangements to
marrv him tho very, week he
so hastily loft for parts un
known. Collins had pushed him
self off as a widower, but tho un
expected appearance of an ac
quaintance reminded him of the
fact that he had a wife and child
living in Cincinnatti, and dread
ing the disclosure, he decided to
leave for other regions.
A few nights since a tight oc
curred at the Union Depot be
tween Conductor Armstrong of
the A. G. A K. R. R., and a pas
senger named Payne. The form
er accused Mr. Payne of pulling
his bell rope. When at the de
pot, Mr. P. and some friends ap
proached Conductor Armstrong
for satisfaction, and in a short
time some ono of the com
pany plunged a knifo into Capt.
Armstrong’s arm, inflicting a pain
ful Avonnd. Mr. Payne was fined
by the Recorder, and Capt. Arm
strong Avas dismissed.
Miss Annie Fostor one of the
ablest teachers in the State, and
an assistant at the Houghton In
stitute has opened a summer
school at her residence on Bay
Street. She should be woll pat
ronized.
Tho Clinch Rifles under com
mand of Captain Levy Avcre drill
ing on Broad Street last Wednes
day afternoon. They drilled
splendidly and were highly prais
ed by the spectators. Long live
the Clinch and thoir able and
faithful Captain.
Hot? Well you’d think so if
you were iu Augusta. Half past
six in tho evening with tho ther
mometer at 95£ and not a breath
of air stirring. Our people arc
leaving daily trying to find cool
er places than Augusta. But
many Avill be disappointed as the
heated wave is general. Hoav is
it in Milledgeville?
Hougitton.
Among our Exchanges.
Col. 8. P. Thurmond, an old and
distinguished lawyer of Athens
died with Bright’s disease, on Fri
day last.
Tho death rate among children
in tenement houses in New York
City, Avas fearful last Avoek. There
Avas 173 deaths registered in throe
days.
Mr. Reaves, the livery stable
man in Athens Avho Avas so bad
lv Avoimded on Tuesday by Mur
ray a rival stableman, is likely to
get Avell.
The cotton crop in Middle Geor
gia is hoav at the critical period.
Ten days, or two Avceks, will fix its
fate for good or evil. Tho pros
pects at present are very’ flatter-
ing.
The reunion of the 3d Ga. Regt
in Eatonton August 3d, promises
to bo a grand occasion. Besides
the tAvo hundred old soldiers and
invited guests, every wliitc person
in Putman county will be on
hand. Everybody avIio can, must
furnish a basket of somethin';
nico to eat, that the old soldiort
and all may have a plenty to oat
and some to spare.—Eatonton
Messenger.
The dofoat of prohibition in
Walton County is thus explain
ed:
Walton county Avent Avct Wed
nesday by a largo majority. The
negroes voted almost solidly for
liquor. There liavo been no retail
saloons in the county for over tAvo
years, only about half dozen places
in the county Avhere liquor is sold
by the gallon. A great many
men Avho oppose tho sale of liquor
aro satisfied to let it bo sold by
the gallon. This is tho explana
tion of the prohibition defeat.
WATER WORKS.
The folloAving contract is the
basis upon which Mrs. Clara B.
Walker proposes to establish and
erect a system of water Avorks
within tho city of Milledgeville.
We publish it that tho fact may
bo laid before the City Council
and tho people for consideration
and discussion:
GEORGIA, Baldwin County.
Be it remembered that on this, tho
—day of July, 1887, it is agreed
to and contracted by the May
or and Aldermen of the City of
Mflledgoville of tho first part, and
Clara B. Walker of the second
part, and all of said city, county
and State aforesaid, as follows,
to Avit: Tho said Mayor and Al
dermen of said City of Milledge-
villo and their successors in office,
for and in consideration of the
sum of twonty-five dollars in hand
paid before the signing, sealing
ami delivery of these presents by
the said party of the second part,
and the receipt thereof is hereby
acknowledged by the parties of
the first part.
And for futlier consideration
moving the parties of the first
part, is that whereas tho party of
tho second part having undertaken
and intends erecting a system
of water Avorks in said city, and
as such an enterprise will add
greatly to the health and prosper
ity of said city, tho parties
of the first part and their
successors in office, covonant
and promise and agree to and
with said Clara B. Walker that
the said party of the second part
shall have tho absolute and ex
clusive right and privilege, with
out let or hindoranco of any kind
and from any source Avliatsoever,
to lay main and connecting pipes
for the purpose of carrying Avater
through said city, said pipes to bo
laid in and through any stroet,
lane or alley, or any other part
of said city.
Also to have the privilege of
erecting hydrants upon said
streets, etc., as aforesaid. It is
further contracted and agreed to
by parties of the first part and
successors in office that the party
of tho second part, as to the said
enterprise as aforesaid, shall be
exempt from taxation or the levy
ing and collection of taxes upon
said Avorks by the authorities of
said city of Milledgeville.
It is further contracted and un
derstood by tho parties of both
parties that so much of the fore
'oing coutract as relates to taxa
tion of Said enterprise as afore
said shall remain as above agreed
for the space of fifteen years from
the date thereof.
In witness thereof avc have here
unto sot our bauds and affixed
our seals the day and year first
above written.
Signed and sealed in my pres
ence.
A.
aa
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1856. JOHN M. CLARK’S
3DIRTTG- STORE
CAPITAL PRIZE, $150,000.
“We iioheroiivcertify ti\at we enpervtse tub
arrangements fur nil the Monthly and Semi-
Annual Drawings of The Louisiana state Lotte*
ry Company, and In person manage and control
the Drawings themselves, and that the same are
conducted with honesty, fairness, and In good
faith toward all parties, and we authorize the
Company to use thtseertltleate, with lac-slmiles
of our signatures attached, in its advertise
ments.”
1887.
Commissioners.
We the undersigned Hanks and Bankers will
pay nil i’rlzes drawn In the Louisiana State
Lotteries which may he presented at our coun
ters.
J. If. OGLESBY, l’res. Louisian* Nat’lHk.
PIKKBE LA.NAUX, Pres. State Nat l Ilk.
A. BALDWIN, Pres. New Orleans NatTUk.
CARL KOUN, TrcH. Union National Bunk.
UNPRECEDENTED ATTRACTION!
w Over Half u Million Distributed.
Louisiana State Lottery Company.
Incorporated In 1868 for 25 years by the Legis
lature for Educational and Charitable purpose*
—with a capital of $1,000,000—to which a re
serve fund or over $550,000 has since Been added.
By an overwhelming popular vote Us franchise
was made a part of the present, Stute Constitu
tion adopted Decemberid, A. D.,1879.
The only Lottery ever voted on and endorsed
by the people of any State.
It nsrer scales or postpones.
Its Grant! Single Number Drawings take
place monthly, and the Semi-Annual
Drawing* regularly every aix months
(Jane anti December.!
A SPLENDID OPPORTUNITY TO
WIN A FORTUNK. EiIGUTU OKAND
DRAAV1NO, CLASS H., IN THE ACADEMY OK
MUSIC. NBW ORLEANS. TUESDAY, Au-
gnst 9th, 1887—‘407th Monthly Drawing.
Capital Prize $150,000.
gg-Notloe.—Tickets arc Ten Dollars only.
Halves, S3. Fifths, *4. Tenths, »1.
LIST OF PKtZHS
1 CAPITAL PRIZE OF $150,000.... $150,000
1 CRAM) PRIZE OK
1 CHAND PRIZE OF
2 LARGE PRIZES OF
4 LARGE PRIZES OF
20 PRIZES OF
oiUitied
Uru « jjne suited to
Cloth Brushes,
Soaps,
Pencils,
Machinery Oils,
White Lead,
Linseed Oil,
Colors, (In oil)
Aticstabllshed business, of over thirty consecutive years standing;, Is lusti
to the conlldenco and patronage of the public. ' ' J
It has always been, and is now, our aim to keep a stock in the drug n n ,
the wants of this place and the surrounding country, mud If the utmost cm,m
patrons, no pains spared to supply their needs and goods sold at as small a mai- i 5 ’ 1,1
prottt as business will warrant, are any Inducements for your trade, we guarnnt n l,f
same to each and every customer who favors us with his patronage. anl<;e the
OUR STOCK EMBRACES
Shoo Brushes, Croquet Betts, Laundry Sm.*
star asr*
White Wash Brushes, Soloes ’
Paint Brushes, Flavoring
Blank Books, Cattle Powder nces
Colors,(ready made) Ledgers, Vinegar WUer ’
Library Lamps, Day Books, Kerosene on
Hall Lamps, Blacking, PlaytngCardK
Base Balls, English Soda, Varnishes
Patent Medicines
While we are selling White Lead and Linseed Oil In any quantity, we at th a ,
time call the attention of parties about to paint houses and fences, to the fact rh , 4
are sole agents here for Ulat w«
LONGMAN & MARTINEZ PREPARED PAINTS.
A bona fide gurrantee goes with every gallon of this paint and we are responsible „
guarantee. All shades and colors to be had, or any oolor desired, made to order tae
John M. Clark’s Drug Store has besides the retail department a r '
TOBBING DEPARTMENT,
Prepared to sell goods at closest prices to merchants and tradesmen. \V 0 nut „„
Brushes,
Combs,
Toilet powders,
Perfumery,
Cigars,
Tobacco,
Hnuff,
Writing paper,
Envelopes,
Inks,
Lamps,
Chimneys,
AVicks,
complete tine of dotm stlogiedioines such us Castor Oil, Ti
nutn, Paregoric, Flavoring Extruute, Stock Powder, Ac.,
a call after Inquiring elsewhere.
¥ rl
PRESCRIPTIONS.
VVe have always taken especial patas to conduct ourProsorlptlon Department so *
of medical science and now retnedlos and are continually adding th<
This department of our business Is under the
Geo. D. Case, and
i to our si
CP*
t of our business Is under tho personal supervision of our '
every prescription coming to the store is placed In his hands
W. G. Perry and W. R. Lamar, Clerks, are well known throughout this vlctnltv •
straight-forward, industrious, steady young men and are ever ready to please ail
tomers who favor us with their patronage- '• us *
Milledgeville, March 23,1387.
GEO. D, CASE, Manager.
fa aa, 1887. ° 35 ly
iu.ooo
20,1)1)0
20.000
•40,000
•20,000
25.000
tjo.ooo
40,00(1
50.000
50.000
$30,000
20.000
10,000
0,000.
20,000...,
10.000....
5,000,..,
1,000
50 " 5C0
100 “ 300
200 ” 200....
500 " 100....
1,000 “ 50....
APPROXIMATION PK1ZKS.
100 Approximation Prizes of $300 —
loo *• “ 200....
loo “ “ 100....
2,179 Prizes, amounting to $535,000
Application for rates to clubs should be made
only to the otllce of the Company In NewOrleans.
For furthorlnlormatlon write clearly, giving
full address. POSTAL NOTES, Express Mon
ey Orders or New York Exchange In ordinary
letter. Currency by Express (at our expense,)
addressed
M. A. DAUPHIN,
New Orleans, La.,
or M. A. DAUPHIN,
Washington, D. C.
Address Seiistrt Letters to
NEAV ORLEANS NATIONAL BANK,
New Orleans, La.
DCMUMDCD I’lntt 0>° presence of Generals
ntmtlTlDLIl lieauregard and Early, who
are in charge of the drawings, Is a guaran
tee of absolute fairness and integrity, that the
chances are all equal, and that no one can possi
bly divine wluit. number will draw a Prize.
BKMKMBKK that the payment of all Prizes
IS GUARANTEED BY FOUR NATION
AL BANKS of New Orleans, and the
Tickets are signed by tlie President of an Insti
tution. whose chartered rights are recognized iu
the highest Courts; therefore, beware of any im
itations or anonymous schemes.
July 12th, 1387. 1 4t
The Old Hardware Store
IS STILL ALIVE!
. And ivill sell you
Goods CHEAPER than Ever!
The Dodge county Journal
says that Mr. Simon L. Godwin,
employed at the saw mill of Wil
cox <fc Powell, some ten miles
from Eastman met with a terrible
death on the 4tli inst.. It says
that tho unfortunate man, while
in the discharge of his duty as
head block setter, let liis foot slip
which precipitated him headfore
most on the rapid revolving saw
the machine striking liim’ on tlio
head passing downward severin
his right arm and passing nearly
directly through his body, tear
ing the flesh from the bones in a
terrible manner and literally
strewing tlio works around with
brains and blood—a sight most
awful to contemplate and worso
to witness.’’
Peterson's Magazine for Au
gust is at hand, in even better
season than usual. This second
number of tlio new volume is ful
ly equal to that of July, and to
say so is to bestow very high
praise. The steel-plate is charm
ing, and tho fashion and needle
work designs are first class. Miss
Bowman’s screal, “Along the Ba
you,’’ increases in interest, and
tho number abounds in capital
tales and pretty poems. Unless
tho other magazines for tlio month
have unusual attractions to offer,
they will have to bo content to
see “Peterson” bear off all tho
honors. Terms: Two Dollars a
year, with great reduction to
clubs. Address Peterson’s Mag
azine, 306 Chesnut Street, Phila
delphia, Pa.
Envelopes for sale at this office at
$1.00 per thousand.
A O
To all who aro Buffering from tho errors and
Indiscretions of youth, nervou* weakness, early
decay, lossot manhood, fco., I will tend a recipe
that will cure you.YRIX OF CHARGE. This great
remedy was discovered by a missionary In South
America. Send a self-addressed envelope to the
Rsv. Joseph T. Inman, 5taN«a D, New Ttrk Oil*.
September 3rd, 1889. 9,1 y
All kinds of
FARMING IMPLEMENTS,
at very low figures. Plows of all kinds. I keep the Boy, Dine
Stonewall, Boss, Haiman, Southern and Athens Plows; in fact
everything a farmer needs.
Cotton Planters!
The Best and Cheapest in the Market.
BBLTIN GHI
Rubber and Leather Belting, Rubber, Soap Stone and Hemp
Packing.
Li ace Leather l
In fact everything a Farmer needs at the very Lowest Prices.
Barb Wire.
Just received a large lot—call and get prices.
J3jpT keep everything in the Hardware lino as low as the lowest.
Call and see for yourselves.
JOS. STALBY.
Milledgeville, April 12tli, 1887.
29 !y
No. 17 South Wayne St A
T, E. WHITE & CO.
To our patrons and friends, we oxtend an invitation to call on uj
and see how much
boll
Commercial College LEXINGTON, Ky!
Cheapest & Best Business College in the World.
ni*h€ »t Honor and Gold Medal oror all oth$*r OolWei. at
” orld’o I't position, for System of Hook-Keeping uni
fvcnerul Huh!ness Ednoutton. 8000 Graduate* la
liuHlncori. 10 Teachers employed, font of Full llu*Inr*>*
Courts including Tuition, Stationery and Board, about $90.
Mioi-t-Hand, Type-Writing & Telegraphy, specialth 3.
Nio Yooutloii. Kntcr Now. Graduates Guaranteed Success.
Vor circulars, address Ephraim W. Ninlth* Principal,
Wilbur Ik Smith, President, Lexington,
May 21,1837.
■10 4m.
Turkish Rug&. Dress Making
M RS. W. L. BETHUNE begs leave
to inform tho public that she
teaches the making of the Turkish
Rug Machines furnished at low rates.
Also, the Norman improved system
for cutting and fitting every garment
worn by a human being—taught.
Dress-Making done also, in the best
and latest styles, she having secured
the French Fashion Bazar. Ehe is
prepared to show work with any one
and asks a liberal patronage.
Milledgeville, April 5, '87. SO tf
Ladies of Milledgeville,
HAVE YOU TRIED
DP. DP- IC.?
T HE Preserving season is hero and
your silver ware will be black, dis
colored from the acid in the fruit. A
bottle of P. 1’. K. will keep it clean
and pure.
BUY IT AND TRY IT!
\V. H. Bass has the exclusive sale
of it in Milledgeville. He will sell you
a bottle and if it does not do as repre
sented he will return your monoy. I
manufacture it and I know it to be
pure.
J. N. SMYTHE, Manufacturer,
120 Clark St., Atlanta, Ga.
June 14, 1887. 30 ly
Money we will Save for Them,
when they want First-Class Groceries. We can suit you in
price anil quality of goods. Times are hard now and we are soilin'
goods accordingly.
Satisfaction Guaranteed
on all goods sold by us.
Nicest and Freshest Goods,
the market affords. Wo do not buy in very large lots, but br
often. By this means, we can always give fresh goods, Y e cj
particular attention to
OUR STOCK OF FLOUR,
which is complete, viz: “JERSEY,” “WADE HAMPTON,”
LIFTER,” “SURPRISE” and “MONEY SAYER.” Also, “SL
YER LEAF.” All tho above grades are good Flour aud are n’>
up to what we represent them.
LEAF LARD AND HAMS.
Full stock of Canned Goods, Fancy Candies aud Crackers of all kini
Sugar, Coffee, Teas, Spice, &c.
In fact, anything you may want.
FJNE TOBACCO AND CIGARS £
our specialty. Nicest lmo of Pickles, Catsups, Sauces, unit-,
pers, &c., in the city. Oat Moal, Samp, Pearl Grits and Rice-
C5F“We cannot begin to enumerate all tho articles we keep,
say come and see for yourself. We will sa’vo you money. Cri
a trial.
GREEN STORE!,,,
Ani „ hlM . T. E. WHITE & C0 5u:
Envelopes for sale at tbej
KCORDKR office for one
I thousand.
Leg&lcap, foolscap, letter and note paper
—pens, pencils and Ink, for sale cheap at, Recorder
the Union Js Recorder office.