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UNION-RECORDER. Washington Letter. From Our Regular Correspondent. Washington, Aug. 1, lrtsT. Editors Union Hkcohdkr: About the busiest limn in this city at present is the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who is engaged in looking into and preparing the con tested Congressional election cases - the evidence in which must lie print ed before the convening of the Fiftieth Congress; it is thought there will be only six such cases in the body—ono each from Alabama, South Carolina, Indiana and Illinois, and two from California, a much smaller number than usual. The Republicans in Washington viewed with much interest, not to say anxiety, the late meeting and notion of the Ohio Republican State Conven tion; Sherman's friends fed elated over his victory, although many of them seriously doubt the policy of his course in forcing an endorsement while Blaine's followers are in a rage and swear they will get even next venr bv sending a delegation from the Buckeye State favorable to the aspirations of the man from Maine. One of these infuriated Blaiueites was heard to declare that Sherman's action in capturing the convention and shaping it, in his own interests was one of the most shame less and humiliating spectacles ever witnessed in American politics—more like the manipulation of a scheming ward politician than the deliberate condnct of a so-called statesman, seek ing the highest and most honorable station on earth. For once I am will ing to hold up this Blaine man as a true, exponent of Democratic opin ion on the subject under considera tion, so I will drop the matter right here. Probably there are few persons who realize the tremendous task of com piling and publishing the war papers known as the “Rebellion Records, - ’ the eighteenth volume of which lias just been printed and is ready for dis tribution. This volume only takes the great work up to the year 1862; it is calculated that all of the records will make 127 volumes and that it will not be finished until late in the next century, at a time when there will probably be not one survivor of the civil strife it commemorates. The total receipts from all sources of internal revenue for the late fiscal year amount to $118,835,757—exceed ing by $1,932,888 that of the year be fore. There was a decrease in the tax on distilled spirits and an increase in the tax on all other articles, such as tobacco, oleomargarine and ferment ed liquors. A showing almost as good is made in regard to the imports and exports of t lie United States for the same pe riod as follows: Exports of merchan dise, $710,704,784; imports, $092,259,051; excess of exports, $24,445,788; gold ex ported, $9,701,187; imported, $42,908,- 901; excess of imports, $38,207,714; sil ver exported, $20,290,504; imported, $17.200,191; excess of exports, $9,036,- 818; total number of immigrants; 488,- 110. The jolly drummers have been halt ed in their triumphant march by the ruling of the Interstate Commission that tlie railroads cannot legally give that fraternity reduced rates, but on ly fora moment, as the commercial Traveler realizes full well that at last the consumer of the goods he sells must pay his expenses, and so lie goes on his way rejoicing, seeking new fields of trade and denouncing the In terstate Commission as “no good,” and a “hollow fraud.” The drummer is irrepressible and nothing short of death cun stop his progress or flow of conversation. The Navy Department has made a contract with the Hotchkiss Ordi nance Company, with the understand ing that a branch of the manufactory will he established in the United States. Regarding the enterprise Sec retary Whitney says: “The erection of this manufactory will murk anoth er era in the reconstruction of the Navy.” Continuing the Secretary said." “Mr. Hotchkiss was an Ameri can when he died in 1884. England, France, Germany, Russia, Italy—ev ery European power in fact hud an establishment, tortile manufacture of Hotchkiss' ordinance." The Secre tary fui t her declares t hat this country r ui no longer depend upon foreign nations for war materials. There lias been a new and agreeable departure made in military matters, too. for ilie army n:u4 keep abreast of tli® navy in this age of universal progress. For the lirst. time in our history, details of companies from the regular regimental posts have been made to participate in the militia en campments and Grand Army reun ions in several of the State. The un precedented demand for the presence of regular army officers at encamp ments this year shows a vigorous growth of the military spirit and un increased interest in militia organiza tion. I wonder if the army authori ties took the precaution to ask the permission of Palsy Fairchild and Howler Tuttle before presuming to make these details—some for the Southern States. Tliafl?resident and Mrs. Cleveland linvi) deserted the White Home and are spending the heated term amid the rustic and delightful shades of Oak View: the President drives to the White House ever) day or two to transact public business but makes his stay brief. Invitations to visit many Western and Southern cities continue to pour in upon President Cleveland; he has accented several of these and wall probably make quite an extensive tour. The Mother’s Friend Not only shortens labor and lessens nain. but it greatly diminishes the danger to life of both mother and child if used a few months before confinement. Write to The Bradlield Regulator Co., Atlanta, Ga. The Eatonton Messenger says: The 3d Ga. Reunion was post poned to Aug- 31st anti feepU 1st. A FAMILY SLAUGHTER. NINE OF A HOUSEHOLD MURDER ED WITH A WOOD AXE. R. I'. Woolfolk, of Hibb County, Hi- Wife, Four Daughters, Two Sons and the Wife's Aunt Killed. THOMAS F. WOOLFOLK, THE KLllEUT SON, CHARGED WITH THE CRIME. Macon Telegraph. Nine persons in ono household were murdered sometimo between midnight Friday and daybreak yesterday morning, at the house of Mr. R. F. Woolfolk, on the Culloden road, about twelve and a half miles from Macon. The victims are R. F. Woolfolk, his wifo, Mrs. Mattie Emma Woolfolk, Richard F. Woolfolk, Jr., Busan Pearl Woolfolk, Annie Woolfolk, Rosebud Woolfolk, Clias. Howard Woolfolk, Mattie Woolfolk, and Mrs. Temperance West, a visitor at the Woolfolk house. According to the coroner’s ju ry, the deed was done by Thomas G. Woolfolk, the oldest sou of Mr. R. F. Woolfolk by his first wife, and who was about 27 years old. Before the jury rendered its verdict Woolfolk was sent to tho jail in Macon to prevent his be ing lynched, winch doubtless would have been his fato had he been presont when the verdict was announced. HOW THE CRIME WAS COMMITTDD. In the absenco of any positive evidence in tho case, it may bo as well boro to state tho general supposition as to how the deed was done, accepting under the coroner’s jury’s verdict that Titos. G. W oolfolk is tho murderer. It must have been in the neighbor hood of 2 o’clock on Saturday morning when the slaughter was made. Thomas Woolfolk went from his room into that of his parents and, going behind tho bed, slew his father, a full moon lighting the room. The blow awakened Mrs. Woolfolk, who raised up to jump out of bed. She was met by a hek that felled her lifeless. It took but a mo ment to slay the baby, and then the murderer was ready for his brothers, who came rushing in from their room. Richard was mot faco to face and killed with the lick that split his skull and face; and brave little Charlie was soon weltering in his own blood. By this time tho sisters had doubtless been awakened; but Thomas was swift, and he had crossed the hall and entered their room before they could realize the circumstances. It took but a moment to forever silence old Mrs. West. While tho murderer was steeping his hands in the blood of his little sisters, brave Miss Pearl came to tho rescue. Blio was too late. The children’s fates sealed, tho brother aimed his axe at tho sister. She grappled with him, and they struggled to the hall, whoro she mot her death. When ho had thus completed tho slaughter of tho outire family, ho gavo the alarm * * * * * TnE VERDICT. When tho witnesses had all been examined the room was cleared and the jury consulted. They waited quite it while before rendering the verdict, in order to allow Sheriff Wcsteott as much time on tho road to Macon as possible. The following is the verdict: Wo tho jury empanelled to hold an inquest on these bodies find that the nine persons deceased, namely, R. F. Woolfolk, Mrs. Mattie Woolfolk, R. F. Woolfolk, Jr., Pearl Woolfolk, Annio Wool- folk, Rosebud Woolfolk, Charlie Woolfolk, Mattio Woolfolk, and Mrs. Tomperanco West, came to their death from blows delivered by an axe, and that in their opin ion the wounds were inilieted by Thomas G. Woolfolk, and that the same is murder. [Signed.] W. J. Mosely, Foreman. TIIE VICTIMS. Mr. R. F. Woolfolk was a well- known citizen of Bibb county. Ho was tho son of Thomas Wool- folk, tin early sottler hero from North Carolina. Thomas Wool- folk lived for many years at Fort Hill, East Macon. Mr. R. F. Woolfolk has three brothers liv ing: John, of Houston county, and James and Thomas of Houston county. Tho deceased was a graduate of Athens. Ho was a man of scholarly attainments. Ho was a deacon of tho Missionary Baptist Church of Midway, Bibb county. He was born in 1834. Mrs. Mattie, wifo of R. p. Woolfolk. was about forty years of age. She was the daughter of Mr. Benjamin Howard of Bibb county. She was the second i\ifo of Mr. W oolfolk, and was married about twenty-one years ago. She t\as a woman of lino personal bearing, and site had good men tal training, having graduated at tho Monroe Female College. R. F. Woolfolk, Jr., was born January 18th, 1807. He worked on his father’s place. He was a comely smooth-faced youth. Miss Pearl Woolfolk was bom November 11th, 1870. Sho grad uated at RaGrange Female Col lege this summer. Tho other children woro too young to be much known in this community. _ Every one was struck bv their lino faces. Mrs. Temporal)eo West was 84 years old. Her daughter is the wife of Dr. R. C. Black, of Amer icas. Mrs. "West had been stop ping at Mrs. Ben Howard’s and had only gone to Mr. Woolfolk’s lust Ihursday. Mrs. West was a sister of Mr. Joe Sharp, of Craw ford county, an aunt of Mrs. Woolfolk and an aunt of Honry L. Jowott, of Macon. A SKETCH OF THOMAS G. WOOLFOLK. Thomas G. Woolfolk, who is charged with the nine murders, and whoso picturo we give this morning, is 27 years old. He is about 5 feet 8 inches high. He is of sturdy build, though not stout. Ho is very swarthy, and lias a sullen look. Tltoso who knew him as a bov, say he was always “strange.” His father on ly recently declared that lie him self did not “know Tom.” Under the caption of a “wed ding on wheels, ’ the Telegraph printed tho marriage on tho 12th of last June of Titos. G. Woolfolk and Miss Georgia Byrd, of Jones county, by Dr. L. W. Jones of Macon, while a train was bring ing them at full spoed through Roso Hill cemetery to Macon. He at ono timo occupied the storo in Guernsey’s block, now kept by A. L. Leman, and was also in busi ness on Third street near T. C. Burke’s store. THE MOTIVE. In the absenco of positive proof, tho motive must bo conjec ture. Thomas W oolfolk, for years had been a wild young man.' His father hail sel him up in business several times, and Thomas as reg ularly failed, I'ltoiinis, who dis liked his step-mothor, felt no good will for her children. Ho felt that some of the father’s lauds ought to be his. Ho was satisfied with his father’s groat liberality, It is rumored that only recently Captain Woolfolk deeded Thomas over 400 acres of land. Whilst the father was not rich, ho own- od considerable real estate, and two houses in Macon. The law yer who made out the deed for tho 400 acres says tho young man was very badly disposed and was not respectful to liis father at the timo. Tho only way for Tom to get possession of all the property was to kill tlio entire family, and this ho did. That this was tho motive seems borne out in the killing ol the eighteen months old baby, lie could not- have killed it to prevent its being a witness against him lor killing ius father, lie hated tho stepmother and all her children. He did not want them to have any of the property, so ho slaughtered them; but, of course, tho most desirable death under this viow was that of his father. That Thomas was “strange” is true, but ho was not regarded at all insano.” Our readers have doubtless often noticed that Hood’s Sar.-aparilla is well spoken of in the newspapers. The press is quick to recognize merit, and does not hesitate to give praise where it is due. Tho following is from tlie Baptist Weekly, a leading relig ious paper: “Advertising may bring an article prominently before the public, but no advertising can long help it if it has not real merit. Hood's Sarsaparilla is well advertised; but the best proof of its value is that so many persons use it on the recommendations of friends who have proved its peculiar virtues.” [4 i m The Military Advisory Board have addressed a memorial to Gov. Gordon asking him to ur gently recommend to the Legisla ture tho appropriation of, ?12,000 annually to defray tho expenses of an annual encampment of all organized militia in the State. A wash-out on the Southwest ern caused Iho wreck of a train near Springvale last Wednesday. The engineer and fireman were seriously hurt. Thu livor und kidney- must be k< pt in good condition. Hood's Sarsapa rilla is a great remedy for regulating these organs. The product of oats in the United States for 1886 was 624,- 000,000 bushels, 5,000,000 less than last year. The area in oats upwards of 23,000,000 acres, pro ducing a value on farm of $168,- 000,000. Tho average yield is 26.5 bushels in 1886, against 27.6 tho year previous. The average value of oats is 29.8 cents per bushel, as compared with 28.5 cents in 1885. President [Cleveland has ac cepted the invitation to visit St. Louis and Kansas City in Octo ber. CAPITAL PRIZES 150,000. “Wc tlohercby certify ttiat we supervise the arrangements ror nil the Monthly and Semi- Annual Drawing* of The Louisiana State Lotte ry Company, and In person manage and control the Drawings themselves, and that the same art conducted with honesty, fairness, and In good faith toward all parties, and we authorize tha Company to nse th Is certificate, with fac-slmllea of onr signatures attached, in Its advertise ments.” Commissioners. Wo tho undersigned BankH and Bunkers will pay all Prizes drawn in tho Louisiana State Loll cries which may be presented at our coun ters. J. It. OGLESBY, I'res. Louisiana Nat lKk. I l’lKRKE I.ANAIX, I’res. State Nal l Ilk. A. BALDWIN, l’re*. New Orleans Nat'lUk. j CARL KOHN, Pres. Union National Rank. ' 1856. JOHN M. CLARK’S 1887. JDT^TJCa- STORE. An established business, of over thirty consecutive years standing, is justly 0 to the confidence ami patronage of the public. 'thsK always been, ami is now, our aim to keep a stock In the drip- l *- 1 > wants of thi- place und the surrounding country, and if the ut t .-.m, . via rvilnu t vi •••■»< I In Qiinnlv t lud r run u la 11 n 11 irmuL ar\ I ■ I n f u a liv lltitlcd lino suited to ot tms piaee uuu me surrounding country, ann ir uic utmost courtesy to patrons, no pains spared to supply their needs and goods sold at as small a tnnrgiu of profit as business will warrant, are any inducements for your trade, wo guarantee tho same to each aud every customer who favors us with Ills patronage. OUR STOCK EMBRACES Croquet Setts, Laundry Soap, School Books, Picturo Cards, Satchels, Tooth Brushes, Sponges, Nall Brushes, Slates, Lanterns, White WashBruslios, Kplees, Paint Brushes, Flavoring Essences, Blank Books, Cattle Powder, Colors, (ready made) Ledgers, Vinegar, Library Lamps, Day Books, KerosenoOll, Hall Lamps, Blacking, Playing Cards, Baso Balls, English Soda. Varnishes, Buts, Starch, Patent Medicines, Shoo Brushes, Cloth Brushes, Soaps, Pencils, Machinery Oils, White Load, Linseed Oil, Colors, (in oil) Brushes, Combs, Toilet powders, Perfumery, Cigars, Tobacco, BnufT, Writing paper, Envelopes, Inks, Lamps, Chimneys, Wicks, While wo are selling White Load and Linseed Oil In any quantity, we at tho same timo call the attention of parties about to paint houses and fencos, to tho fact that we are solo agents here for LONGMAN it MARTINEZ PREPARED PAINTS. A bona fide gurrantoo goes with every gallon of this paint and wo are responsible for the guarantee. All shades and colors to he had, or any color desired, made to order. John M. Clark’s Drug Store has besides tho retail department a JOBBING DEPARTMENT, Prepared to sell goods at closest prices to merchants and tradesmen. We put ud a complete line of domestic medicines such as Castor Oil, Turpentine, Sweot Oil LaudA- num, Paregoric, Flavoring Extracts, Stock Powder, Ac,, and only ask that you give us a call after inquiring elsewhere. PRESCRIPTIONS. Wo have always taken especial pains to conduct our Proscription Department so as to bo ready for any medicines the physicians may need. We keep up with tha progress of medical science and new remedies and aie continually adding these to our stock This department of our business Is under the turners who favor us with their patronage. Mllledgevflle, March 22,1897. GEO. D. CASE, Manager. » aa. 1897. 0 M ly< The Old Hardware Store IS STILL ALIVE! Anil will sell you Goods CHEAPER than Ever! UNPRECEDENTED ATTRACTION! w O ver Half a Million Distributed. Louisiana State Lottery Company. Incorporated In 1808 for 25 years by the Legis lature for Kducatlonal and Charitable purposes —with a capital of $1,000,000— to which a re serve fund of over $550,000 has since been added. By au overwhelming popular vote Its franchise was made a part of the present State Constitu tion adopted I)ecember2d, A. D.,1879. The only Lottery ever voted on and endorsed by the people of auy State. it never scales or postpones. Its Grand Single Number Drawings take place monthly, and the Seini-A nnnnl Drawings regularly every six months (dune and December.1 A bn.KNDTI) OPPORTUNITY TO WIN A FORTUNE. E I (I II T II l. It A N 1) DRAWING, CLASS II., IX Til E ACADEMY OF Ml MO, NEW Dill,FANS. TUESDAY, Sep tember lath, KSH7 — Jostli Monthly Drawing. Capital Prize $150,000. 4$r*Noln*\ —Tli U«»tn art) Ten Dollar# only. Halves, W5. Tenths. #1. All kinds of I CAPITAL T’RIZK UK 1 UKAN1) HK1ZK OF 1 l.HAND PHIZF OF 2 LARGE PRIZES OF 4 LARUE PRIZES OF 20 PRIZES OF LIST OF PRIZES 160,000.. 100 200 600 .#150,000 60,000 . 20,000 20,000 20,000 20,000 . 25,000 . 30,000 . 40,000 . 60,000 $30,000 20,000 .. 10,000 .. 50,000 50.000. .. 20.000. .. 10,000... 6,000... 1,000... 600... 300.. . 200.. . 100... APPROXIMATION PRIZES. 100 Approximatlou Prizes of $300.... loo •• “ 200..., loo •» “ loo. l,ooo Terminal “ 60. 9,179 Prlzefl, amounting to $636,000 Application for rates to clubs should be made only to the ortlce of the Company In New Orleans. For furtherlnfornitttlon 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. Him Keiistri Letters to NEW ORLEANS NATIONAL HANK, New Orleans, La. REMEMBER T.V are in charge of tho drawings, is a guarun- tee of absolute fairness and integrity, that tho chances are all equal, and that no one can possi bly divine what number will draw a Prize. KFMFMIIFK tliat tin* payment of all Trlzcs IS GUARANTEED 1IY FOUR NATION AL HANKS of Now Orleans, and the Tickets are signed by the President of an Insti tution, whose chartered rights are recognized in the highest Courts; therefore, beware of auy im itations or anonymous schemes. AugUBt nth, 1887. 5 5t FARMING IMPLEMENTS, at very low figures. Plows of all kinds. I keep the Boy, Dixie Stonewall, Boss, Haiman, Southern and Athens Plows; in fact everything a farmer needs. Cotton Planters! The Best and Cheapest in the Market. BELTHTO-i ’Packing 01 an< ^ ' Leatlier Beltin S» Rubber, Soap Stone and Hemp Lace Leather! \ Iu fact everything a Farmer needs at tho very Lowest Prices. Barb Wire. j Just received a largo lot—call and get prices |cKdt?t„°rl3;“ e Tvi a HariWo w - «“ to™* JOS. STALEY. Milledgeville, April 12th, 1887. 0£) j ^ Commercial CollegeI’exVnqSSv': Cheapest A Best Business College in the World. Honor and Gold Medal ovw all other College!, ol World* KifpilUoa. fbr Bratoia if BooL>K$$pln« on 4 ••onoral OuiineN Bdieotloi, 8000 Graduate* In n««lnes«. 10 Teaobors employed. Coot of Fall Uidieu £ ou r Mvb‘Cl»dln(t Tuition. BuUonery and Board, about $90. HhorDHand, Type-Writ!** M Telegraphy, spoolaltiei. Mdtaoatloa. BntorNow. Graaaatai Guaranteed Buoeesa. Voc circular* addrtM Ephraim W. Smith, Principal, o- WlUiwB. Smith, Utliftn, hf May 24,1837. 4G4m. SILK RIBBONS. An elegant, largo package nr extra fine, Assort ed Ribbons |Joo lot,) different widths, in all the latest fashionable shades; adapted for Bonnet Hirings, Neck wear, Scarfs, Trimming for Hats and Dresses, Bows, Fancy Work, Ac. Kent by mail fur only 25c., three packages for 60c-.— SPECIAL,:—We will give ilauble the amount of any other firm in America if you will send us the names and P. O. address of ten newly mar ried ladies when ordering. No pieces less than one yard In length. .Satisfaction guaranteed. U. J. JOHNSON, 604th 8th Ave, New York. May 2Utl), 1857. 44 tiUl. No. 17 South Wayne St.2 T - E. WHITE & CO. To our patrons and friends, we extend an invitation to call on us and see how much Money we will Save for Them, when they want First-Class Groceries. Wo can suit you in both price and quality of goods. Times are hard now and W(J , iri . s .,ii imr ! goods accordingly. ‘ ° $atisfaction fstiaranfeef/ on all goods sold by ns. Nicest and Freshest Goods, the market affords. We do not buy in very largo lots, but buv often. By this means, we can always give fresh goods. We call particular attention to OUR STOCK OF FLOUR which is complote, viz: “JERSEY,” “WADE HAMPTON ” “ovuv LIFTER,” “SURPRISE” and “MONEY SAVER.” Also “STT VER LEAF.” All tho above grades are good Flour and are fully up to what we represent them. J LEAF LARD AND HAMS. Fnil stock of Gannett Goods, Fancy Candies and Crackers of ,11 l; iw i b Sugar, Coffee, Teas, Spice, &e. In fact, anything you may want. FINE TOBACCO AND CIGARS our specialty. Nicest lino of Pickles, Catsups, Sauces rff&L r< pursue iu the city. .Oat Meal, Samp, Peoll Grits Sa 1^™ ' jgrwe cannot begin to enumerate all the articles we keen but say come and see for yourself. We will savo you monev r !• atrial. U1 ' 0US GREEN STORE J No. 17 South IVayuo Streep Atn« M ^, 0i . April 19th, -J87. v^HITE & CO — - 31 ly. Legralcap, foolscap, letter and note paper —pons, pencils and ink, for sale cheap at the Union & Recorder office. En-,; e ]° pes f nr sa ] e nt t) ° fliw for -°ne do;