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r V TT "I Fedkbai. Union Esta VOLDMB LiALL. |8opth»bwRecobdkb Fbdkbai* Union Established! n 1839. („ • “1819. ) CONSOLIDATED 1872 Milledgeville, Ga., December 29. 1891 Number 26. Ga. normal & Mistrial College. Cleveland’s Baking Powder JC ., not contain ammonia; o osts no more than ammonia powders; It gees farther; ]t is pure and wholesome. You should use it. CHRISTMAS AT THE MANSION And Other Items ok Interest Messrs. Editors:—As one of the] About the G, N. & I. C. Board of Visitors to the Georgia Nor- j tual and Industrial College, I ask j , While many of the pupils of the space in your columns to express i ^'°^ e 8 0 went home to spend the something of the delightful irnpreS- For the Union-Recorder. sions made upon us during our recent visit to your city and school. Our warm reception from the Pres ident and Faculty of the school as sured us at once, that-they felt we had come ns friencft, rather than critics, and that our highest purpose would he to encourage and advance every interest of their work. And after going through eierv de partment, making the personal ac quaintance of every teacher, and seeing their methods of instruction, we cannot find words to express our entire satisfaction. We do not hesi tate to pronounce it the best equip ped and best managed school in the Christmas holidays, a ’large number remained in Milledgeville. Those who stayed have had no reason to bemoan their fate, for they have had a very merry Christmas. Indeed the festivities of the season in Milledge ville have centered mainly around j the “Mansion.” On Christmas Eve j night the young ladies there’were treated to numerous serenades. In the earlier hours of the night they were charmed by the mellifluous notes of the small boy’s Christmas yell, a little later came the etherial strains of the tin horn brigade, and State, and hardly believe it has an [ finally at midnight they were lulled equal in the South. _ to sleep by the soft and soothing I he teachers are all of the highest <• , ... „ i i » • it i Harmonies ol the baneloon with lire grade, show uncommon ability to mi- ; Ule part instruction, and the pupils al-! cracker accompaniment, and at four ready show the result of such thoi-j o'clock in the morning they were ough teaching. In every department' awakened by a splendid baud cf oow- there has been most rapid progress, , ,, . . and when we find so much to coin- 1 be!1 !i,i S er ’“' Christmas morning was May 19,1891. LOCAL MENION. President Chappell is the right man in the right place. Warm weather was one of God's Christmas gifts to the poor. The bui|ding for McMillan’s Terra Cotta Works is nearing completion. Exercises in the Girls’ Industrial college will be resumed to-morrow. Exercises in the M. G. M. A A. college will be resumed next Mon day. _ “Learn to labor and to wait. — Tne labor is all right, waiting is the rub. _ The amount spent for fire works in this city does not indicate a scar city of money. Christmas has come and gone ! Now carry your good resolutions in to effect, and commence by paying the printer. We give our readers a half sheet this week. Like our brethren of the weekly press, generally, wegave our hard-worked printers a few days recreation. I f tlie new street committee desire to find favor in the eyes of the pub lic they will give immediate atteu- tentioh to the wr.etched street cross ings throughout the city. Christmas day passed off very quietly. There was but little tra ding and most of the emerchants closed their stores. The afternoon was enlivened by the appearance of a few fantistics and the parade of the Blues. The examination of applicants for admission to the Model school will be held at the Industrial college to day. The class will consist of thir ty-six girls and boys between six and ten years of age. There are over sixty applicants. mend, nothing, in fact, that deserves censure, we dare not try to discrimi nate. And yet we cannot forbear special mention and praise of the Boarding Hall kept in tlie Old Execu tive Mansion. Surely no Mother, spent in one continuous frolic. At 2 o'clock a royal dinner was served. At night the grand fireworks display previously announced took place in front of the Mansion. Through the Railroad employees throughout the State have been discharged in arge numbers. Even seetioy hands liuye been discharged. Mr. 1*. A. Thompson, section master Ga. It. It. in this city, received orders last week todischarge three of liisliands. Whatever may be said of other de partments, it looks like the rainy, winter season was not the right time to reduce the force for keeping the track in order. ^ Tlie Christmas exercises of tlie Methodist Sunday School came off Friday night, according to aunoimce- meut. The church was filled with grateful, liappy people. "The exer cises consisted of Recitatious by Misses Henrietta Brantley and Annie iiunft; Reading of Selections from Ben H ur by Capt. O. H. Lufburrow, and the building of the “Monument of Truth’’ with recitations, by twelve young ladies; all of which was ren dered in the most admirable manner. Lxcellent and appropriate music was a delightful feature of the occasion. A liberal contribution to the poor was made by the congregation. CQimty Commissioners have notified the liquor dealers in this city that a county tax of $1000.00 will be required for 1892. The city gov ernment claims tlie right, under aieir charter, to lix the license tax, ana will defend tlie license issued bv the city. Judge Nan ford, chair man of the board of commission ers, says that all liquor dealers are subject to tax by tlie United States, by tpe State, and by tlie county, as well as tlie city, and must comply u n “ Ru these requirements. The matter will come before Judge Jen kins at tlie January term of Bald win Superior court. In the meau- tune the saloons will carry on bus iness at the old siands, under city license, with fifty girls, could be expected to ' generosity of the young men of Mill- have such perfect order and system edgeville and the teuchers of the as has been established by the Ma-1 ,, „ iron of this department. Exquisite 1 Colle K e > a cartload of choice pyro- neatness reigns from parlor to kitchen, technics had been provided for the and while the q»ueen of this home, ' occasion, and the display was per- enforces the ruins to preserve such , haps the most brilliant and dazzling faultless housekeeping, she shows . , r .f such maternal love and gentleness to. tllu K°^ * le kind eVel ' seeu 111 all her subjects that the sweetest do- ledgeville. It was witnessed by a mestic felicity prevails. The value of very large crowd of citizens, who such a home for school girls cannot p at [ gathered for the purpose, by the be estimated, and the services of such . „ ' ' ’ ,, a faithful presiding genius deserves; ln ' ltu -Lon of President Chappell, no small remuneration. I After the fireworks the great dining We congratulate the State upon the hall was cleared away and a large splendid opening of this school and ( . 0 ujp ftti y G f specially invited guests tlie assurance of success under the , ,, . ... , ., . . . present administration. The citizens sp*nt the hours until nearly midnight of Milledgeville are certainly fortu- in dancing and in various rolicsome nate in having such a school in their , games. The parlor, rotunda, ami midst, and we are gratified to know i ia j| s 0 f th e Mansion had been beau- tliat they are giving it their patron- ... „ , . , , age and hearty endorsement every Hfully decorated for the occasion, way. 1 with festal; garlands of smilax, bam- The Concert given in the beautiful boo and mistletoe. All together it Chapel of the school building during a red letter day tor the college our visit, was highly entertaining, , . .. J , , and we were glad to see such a large 8 lr * 9 8-0(1 for tlie young people of audience, not only to have them en-. Milledgevillt*generally. joy the musical feast, but to swell the i *** fund so much needed for a college The exercises of tlie college will library. We do hope every friend to be resumed this morning. Nearly’ the institution will do something all of the students have returned towards getting books to fill the now | from their holiday home visit, and empty room, intended for this pur- , w jll doubtless soon come down to their school with the earnestness which characterizes the Institution. ♦ * * A targe number of new pupils from various parts of the state will enter the college during this and next week. *** President Chappell requests that understand that the main purpose of i children who have entered for the this article, in behalf of our Board ofl Model School be brought to the Visitors, yvas to return most sincere j college by their parents at 3:80 p. m. thanks to your city and her officials to day, for t he purpose of being eii - for their courtesies to us, particularly rolled and classified. He also wishes for tlie delightful carriage drive we j to talk with the parents about tlie work proposed to be done in this school. pose. We regret exceedingly that we could not accept as a Board Hie po lite invitation from the Military School, to attend a public debate at the Agricultural College, but our short stay aud other duties, forbade such a pleasure. But, Mr. Edkor, I hope you will had through your broad streets, and puss the historic grounds of anti quated buildings, whose very _ age suggests the names of Georgia’s illus trious dead, whose voices once echoed through those decaying walls, and the power ot whose statesmanship is still our glory and pride. We shall look forward with eager ness to tlie time we shall again have occasion to visit your hospitable city and the grand institution, which should receive such generous assist ance from the State, that it will be come the model school for the whole south. - Again with thanks to all who have made our first official visit so agreea ble, I-am moat kindly Mrs. E. A. G. A Just Tribute. EDI TO R.S U NIO N-UKCO RDE R. With two exceptions your “write up’’ of tiie Debate and other exer cises of Friday, 18th, the closing evening of our Fall Term, was ex cellent. One not knowing the interest Prof. Reynolds takes in tlie Societies of our College, and not being present that evening to hear my announcement would con clude from the article that 1 am responsible for tlie success of the entertainment, whereas it was due entirely to the intelligent direction and zeal of Prof. Reynolds. I make this correction entirely unknown to the modest professor. Parenthet ically, 1 may here state, that 1 ror. Reynolds is now preparing a treat for tlie friends of the College. He has organized a Senior Class Iree Society—distinct from State Arbor Day—and in February our people will be delighted with the unique en tertainment lie anil tlie Seniors will offer them. Let everybody come. The second exception is that your article failed to mention tlie fact that the Hon. Rufus Roberts and Joseph E. Pottle, Esq., acted with Hon. Robt. Whitfield as judge* of debates. Very truly, J. Colton Lynks, President College. A Test of Kerosene. Some days ago there appeared in the columns of the Union Recorder, an article stating that tlie kerosene then being sold in Milledgeville was of a very inferior character, tiiat there should be a kerosene inspector, or, rather, that the inspector for that district should pay careful attention to the quality of oil that is being sold on that market. We can not be too watchful as to the nature of the oil we use. It is of infinite importance that all kerosene in use be entirely harmless, in order that every con sumer may be able to judge for him self as to tlie character of oil lie uses, we append here an extract taken from tlie State Code which shows how a safe and entirely cheap test xif ker osene may be made. Heat a small quantity of water in a basin until its temperature is above one hundred and Ten degrees Faren- Heit; then add oold water slowly; at the moment that the scale of a ther mometer placed in the-basin marks one hundred and ten degrees, pour a tablespoonful of the oil to be tested into the water; thus the water is brought to one hundred and ten de grees; then pass a wisp of burning pu- per over the oil; if the escaping vapor catches fire, the oil is dangerous; but if not, then it is safe. Any one, then, that has any doubts as to the quality of the oil he is usiug, let him make the test for himself. The examination or experiment here given is so simple that a child can make it. E. M. L. it'is a fathat we have tlie larg est assortment of Goods. We know that tlie prices are right. We can convince you by comparison. Come to our store and see tlie immense stock of Goods now to be sold regard less of profit, and you will profit by the visit. We are cuttiim prices down to hard pan. A. JOSEPH. Blankets in endless variety, of all grades, at JOSEPH'S. Woman’s Rights Column. BY a. AUGUSTA HOWARD—Columbus, Ga. Alone to such as fitly hear Thy civic honors bid them fall, And cal! thy daughters forth to share The rights and duties pledged to all. ! ^-JcluiG. Whittier in “Our Country.'’ i Our obliging publishers submit the I propositions that “the man ought to support the family and do the voting: that in proportion as he is relieved cf. these high duties and responsibilities: IIK will degenerate; that a man who | follow s his wife’s advice will not go I far wrong; that if he works at all he must th in) Jie is working in the lead.” I Now, the last of these affirmations is | meritorious in evincing a degree of candor which does not, characterize the average aspirant to leadership. He usually assumes a fleecy covering, nor discloses his designs till lie has gained a position from which he may safely roar and depend on his under lings to cry admiringly, “Let him roar again.” In forming a business partnership a man recognizes thej necessity for mutual concessions. I u dealing with a person of his own gender he is reasonably regardful of the other party’s individuality. It is only in their relations with women that men openly avow the lead-or-lag, “rule or ruin” spirit which is not en titled to sovereignty in home or state. Suppose women should say, “we be lieve a woman should rear her cliil- dien faithfully and make the house a home to them and tier husband; but if slie works at all she must think she is working in the lead. Would not the divorce docket grow alarmingly? Whenever a woman craves the citi zenship of which she is cheated, some body sees tit to suggest that in voting she would relieve her husband of that duty and with it the duty of supporting the family. 'There are many cases in which a wife supports the fainily without any fault of the husband. He may be a cripple or paralytic, or mentally afflicted. Our many opponents, who always link the voting an! supporting, never suggest in such cases that because the wife lias become “the supporter of the family” she should also “do the voting.” A good rule works both ways. It is not easy to see how a woman’s voting can “relieve” her husband of his customary duties, civic or domestic. She does not, in any sense, vote for him— she votes for herself. But where did men get this idea that only the provider of bread and meat is “the supporter of the family?” Let us suppose that by some catas trophe a number of men were thrown out of their present employments and had no alternative but to assume the position of housekeepers to sorrowing (?) widiwers with families of six or a dozen children, representing all ages, sizes . RDtl dispositions. To make a fair comparison, his stewardship must not be a sinecure. He must make beds, clean house, wash windows, or see that somebody does it properly— which is much the harder job of the two. He must purchase supplies, give out meals, cook and serve them, wash dishes, set table, buy, make and mend the ctiiUlren’s clothes, see that they know their lessons, teach them morals and manners, entertain their several friends, and lit them to be come members of society. Aud not least onerous of his duties, lie must appear always ctiaruiiug, no matter how ill and tired he feels. Would not the man who filled all these aud man ifold other requirements indignantly repulse the insinuation that he was “supported?” True, the comparison is not complimentary to wifehood, but it is tlie fault of our civilization, not ourself, that such comparison must be made. It leads up to an all- important consideration, namely, that a family must be produced be fore anybody can “support” it. Here a sophist might animadvert to the undoing of her antagonist; but a fair-minded woman will perceive and willingly admit that “if five times twelve are sixty, sixty is as much tlie product of five as of twelve,” and that since each sex is a sine qua non to the perpetuation of the race, it would become neither, in a correctly organized society, to compute the value of the other's labors as com pared with his own. Since both are iauispensible, one should he valued as the other and the crown of citizenship be awarded euoh That man has degenerated with woman’s industrial, legal or political advancement as a consequence of such advancement is a proposition difficult of verification. The age in which man was countenanced in sus taining conjugal aud paternal rela tions unburdened by obligation to “support the family” was the age in which woman was an abject slave without legal or traditional rights. The decadence of manhood is due to cigarette smoking, the inordinate use of alcoholic stimulants, and general dissipation. Our publishers’ third proposition may or may not be true, according to the wisdom of the woman advising. All women are not competent to ad_ vise. But there is many a good I woman whose husband is not disposed i to follow her advice, be it ever so j wisely and amiably given; and the j tireless, hopeless endeavor of such a ; woman to embody the particular per- I sonality which shall “influence her husband would be ludicrous if it were I not so pitiable. We read almost 1 daily in the papers about a kind o. I man who gets drunk and brums his Highest of all in Leavening Power.—Latest U. S. Gov’t Report AaSOLiUTELY PURE wife with the poker. According to I t e magnifiers of “the power of wo-l man's influence,” we would infer that such a man acted under the direct request of his spouse, which is not, a plausible hypothesis. Finally, we fail to see how a man can “lead’.’while “following the ad- vice of his wife,” or do husbands knowingly deceive themselves merely to indulge the sweet delusion that they are leading? Elaborated and abbreviated, this captivating mascu line inconsistency reads thus: My dear, if you will never interfere with iny doing exactly as I please, you can always influence me to do exactly as you wish me to. j If the individual author of these four propositions will attempt to work them lip Into sorites we ihiuk he will adopt, woman suffrage rather than finish tlie task. “Power Through Repose” is a help ful little book by Anna Payton Call, showing how much vital force Amer icans waste by unnecessary muscular contraction. She would have us relax tiie muscles and give up our tiodily weight to the chair or bed instead of trying to hold it down under us, as most readers will find they were ac eustomed to do when they have pe rused her little book. A Brilliant Marriage. The marriage of Mr R. E. Lee Har ris and Miss Ida C. Farmer, on Thurs day, Dec. 17th, was by far the most brilliant marriage ever witnessed in Crawfordville. At a quarter to five tlie wedding march under tlie skillful touch of Miss Murcia Farmer, filled thechurch with its melody and the bridal party passed down ibe isle. Tlie ushers and attendants stopped in the isle isle till the bride and groom took their place und then arranged them selves in an easy, graceful and beauti ful manner around the pulpit. The bridal pa* ty entered in the fol lowing order: Ushers, Frank Mitch ell, Robert Chapman; attendants: Mieses Anna Conv and Lilia Norton, G. R. Gunn and J. A. Cooper, Misses Davenport and Mattie Norton, Henry Allen and J. Albert Harris, Misses L. Annie Wynn and Maud Leary. The bridesmaids wore cream. All of them looked very pretty. The gentlemen all were extremely hand some in their Prince Alberts. The bride, with her sweet face, never looked more beautiful. She wore a cream Henrietta, trimmed in lace und jewel trimming, with Lillies of the Valley ns her ornaments. The groom, in liis Prince Albert, looked handsome, aud a smile of pleasure btole over his face as he took the hand of her who was to share his every joy and sorrow. Mr. Harris is pustor of the Baptist church in Cruwfordville. He, by his earnest manner aud jolly spirits, has won many friends, who wish him suc cess. Miss Farmer lias always been a favorite In Crawfordville, being pos sessed with many flue traits of head and heart. Mr. and Mrs. Hurris left on the 0:30 truin for Macon, Eastman and Milledgeville. Mr. J. A. Harris, Miss Learv, Mar tin Leary, Miss Davenport, J. A. Chapman and Miss Wynn accom panied Mr. and Mrs. Harris to Camak. The presents were many.and hand some, showing with what high esteem Mr. and Mrs. Harris were regarded. At the last regular meeting of Ben evolent Lodge No. 3 F. A A. M. the following brethren were elected as officers to serve tlie ensuing year: Geo. D. Case, W. M.;’R. W. Roberts, 8. W.: J. E. Pottle. J. W.; J. Staley, Treas.; H. Goodman, Sec’y.; E. E. Bell, S. D.; A. H. Russell, J. 1).; T. J. Fuiriield, Tyler; O. M. Cone, S. St.; E. T. Ailing, J. St. ASYLUM NEWS. Asylum, Ga., Dec. 20, 1891. 1 hope you have had a merry Xmtis, Mr. Editor, as well as us folks out here at the mad house, for so far we have had a line time. Mrs. Sherwood’s soliool had a verv pretty Xmas tree Christmas eve night. Everything passed off very pleasautly indeed. There were several songs by her school, and some very pretty rec itations: 1. Master Henry Thomas. ■1. Little Miss Emmie Lord, who was greatly applauded. 8. Miss Lida Sherwood, who did justice to iier sub ject, und brought down tlie house. 4. Music by Master Setan Gilman. After which the presents were taken from the pretty tree, that no one knows how to lix nicer than tiie most noble little teacher, and deliv ered to tlie anxious children by old "ttiita claus. We had two grand balls out here last night; one given by the white folks, and one given for the eolored attendants and patients. And I tell you, you just ought to have been at tlie latter to amuse yourself, and laugh at- a doctor’s bill. Our shooting match passed <-t :ery pleasantly. There was some lb liotsuiade as well as very poor one-. I'he first prize was awarded to I»r. W. A. O'Daniel, tlie second to Mr. Y. H. Dessasure, the 3rd to Dr. Whir,- ker. These were the most iuiJ»or, ant, tlie prizes being turkies. There were a good many Mihedgevill* folks out, and I am sorry that they did not carry off one of the first prizes, Ur I am afraid it. will dishearten them, and that it will be a hard’ matter to gc: them to shoot against us Loonies any more. But don't get discouraged boys, come out again next Xuias, maybe you can do belter next time. Your scribe did his best to win a prize, but lie failed to get a feather. Dr. T. (). Powell visited Carters ville last week, unu atieuded the Methodist conference. He was tlie guest of Bill Arp. Dr. J. Patterson and family are visiting Atlanta this week. Subscriber. At tlie last regular meeting of Tem ple Chapter, No. 6 R. A. Masons the following companions were elected as officers for the ensuing year: W. W. Lumpkin. H. P.; A. Joseph, King; J. Staley, Scribe; J. E. Pottle, ; It. W. Roberts, P. S.; G. D. Case, R, A. Captain; G. T. VVieden- man, Treas.; H. Goodman, Seo'y.; J F. Wilson, Master of 1st Vail; j. M Edwards, Master of 2d Vail; E. E, Bell, Master of 3d Vail; J. E. Kidd, Sentinel. We have some rare bargains i Carpets—anxiousto sell them—tin must be sold! If you need them, now is the time to buv them. A. JOSEPH. LIST OF ADVERTISED LETTER* Remaining in tlie Post-office at Milledgeville, Baldwin county, Ga., Deo. 2fi, 1891. If they are not called for within 30 (lavs, they will he sent, to tiie Dead Letter Office. Allen, L. F. Johnson, Amos Alexander, Miss January, Cora M. Allen, Laura Adams, John Johnson, Sallie Leonard, C. H. Norris, W. T. Baker, Sain’I. (2) Nolen, J. S. Brown, Patsy Parker, Susie Devereaux, Hat- Posey, M. A. tie Reynolds, Bill Daniel, Mary Reese, Hattie Davis, W. M. Robinson, W. If. Davis, Major Speights, Leyi IJavis, Miss Ma- Stockton, M. L. (6) mie Stencil, R. A. Garriss, R. Stevens, Thos. Gaines, Rev. Bish- Sams, Viola op Sanford, Lucy Jenkins, Alice L. Thomas, Mattie G. C. G. WILSON, P. M. McElree’8 Wine of Cardui and THEDFCRD'S BLACK - DRAUGHT arc for sale by the following merchants in Baldwin county: E. A. Bayne, Milledgeville. Culver, Case A Kidd Milledgeville Drug Co. Stevens Bros A Co. Stevens Pottery. June 8th, 1891. 49 ivr Pianos, Organs Wootten Bros, Ac. for sale by [4t. The Alliance Store! T HE BALDWIN COUNTY ALLIANCE is conducting a general Warehouse and Merchandise business, at Walker’s Warehouse on Hancock street, next to - City Hall. Liberal advances made on cotton to 1 store. Prompt and careful attention given ln» all business entrusted to us. Patronage solicited. Commission for selling cotton 25 cents per hale. Store In Opera House building on Han cock street. A full stock of Groceries and provisions a'ways on hand at lowest cash prices. Agents for the McCormick Mowei and tlie Brown Cotton Gin. * 9.Best prices paid for country produce W, H. JEWELL, MaDg’r. MUledgevill \Ga., May 5th. 1891. 44 tf WARREN EDWARDS, Manufacturer of BOTTLE SODA WATEB, Sarsaparilla, Lemon Soda. Ginger Ale a Specialty. Orders from adjoiningtownssolicited. 7 ly Milledgeville, Aug. 21, 1888.