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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 i 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.