The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-05-06
KNIGHTS OF THE QUILL.
THEIR SAFE RETURN TO WASHING
TON FROM THE SOUTH.

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representation Of Washington corrcspon-
dents which has left the city for pleasure
trip in many years, if not ever before, visited
| Augusta. Ga. ~ the guests Of that city on
Friday last. As travellers the members Of
the party were guests ofthe Piedmont sAir
Line, which was represented 10y that genial
and culS lSred host Colenel James L. Tay-
l0r. General Passenger Agent. Two very
| handsome slecpers, stocked with every deli
cacy Of the season made the journey to and
from Augusta one long TO be remembered.
| Arriving al their destination the excursion
isis were most heartily welcomed by a COM
mitteo composed Of twenty gentlemen: Mr..
T.. W. Carwile, president of the Cotton Ex-
change, chairman. The constant at
tentiOn and courtesy Of the committee
throughout the stay Of the correspondents
in their city made every Que feel at home.
Besides The public entertainments. there
were "A number Of private receptions given,
which proved To those who had never be
fore experienced. that Southern hospitality
could not be- exaggerated. The homes of
Colonel and Mrs. Barrett and Mr.
and Mrs. +. j. Branch, among the
most luxurious IN the city. We're
thrown open 10 the guests. The occasion
at the first named being very elaborate
Punch" and the other most magnificent
~ arranged Open-air MikadO party. In
both Instances the elite Of the city wei
coined 10 Georgia thes W dshngtOn repre-
sentatiyCs OF every leading paper through
out the country who could be spared from
the capital without risk Of neglecting his
business.
ADs ANTAGFs OF AUGUSTA.
The time i'm Augusta was principally de-
voted 90 studying the commercial adyan-
tages Of the city, the details OF which were
surprising 90 those Of the party who bad not
previously visited Georgia. The visits %
the Hotel Bon-Air Augusta. winter resort.
and The niiCd states arsenal were greatly
enjoyed.
GEORGIA BARBECUE.
The great social entertainment occurred
on SATURDAY. when an Old-fashiOned barhr-
cue was gwen at the locks. several miles
from the city, at a point where the Sayan-
nah river is diverted into the Augusta canal
the finest stream and most b0uniiiul hy-
draulic water supply of the kind in the
South. The barbecue is to- Georgia
what the clam-bake is to Rhode Isle
and, and offers every opportunity %
tac visitor 90 test the quality Cf
the food Of the neghborh00d in which IL
may bee given. the feast, in spite of "a
drenching rain. which delayed the roasting
OF the mutton and pork, (and at tables
though lack Of time deprived many of the
guests Of an opportunity to formally a.
press their appreciation ol the entertain
ment.) WAS. a great success. The several
hours spent in conversation prior 10 ,akln.
the "cuc" were most interesting 10 the
strangers. and 20 many very insirJctimg on
topical subjects. the most 0f which from "a
national View point probable being that of
the race question.
WHITES AND NEGEOES.
the relations, which exist between the
white and negro races. of Augusta. may Dee
taken rs indication, 10 would appear 80 an
umpreiudiced mind. that the negro Cf
Georgia j.. treated with every consideration
and respect. lie is apparently thrifty and
c0utcnted. and "a, "a rule EXHIBITS more
genuine happiness than l- found among
his hrclhcu Of the North. Many
instances might Doc cited where negro
men nandsVomcnwhoha}eh hcc0mct thoroughly
incapacited for work. have been taken from
one generation by another and are now lN-
ing on pensions. bcin- allowed 10 do about
as they please. The ncgro- of the city con-
fributed materially 90 the entertainment Oi
the guests. the hackmcn. all cOlOred. placing
their con,eyancos a. the free disposal Of the
visiting correspondents.
THANKS RETURNED.
The party left Augusta on the return "trip
saturday night reaching Washington
early this morning. On the bomeward trip
"A meeting was held. Major NJ. I. Handy.
of fine philadclphia North American. being
elected chairman. and Mr.. i. y. De-
Graw, Of the United Press. secretary.
4 committee on resolutions WAS ap-
pointed as follows: T.. G.. Dunncll. New
York Times: +. il. lloNfOrd, Detroit
Free Press; Perry =. Heath. Indianapolis
Journal: Arthur ". Dunn. 81. Paul Pio-
neer Press: Charles +. fOWlc. Boston Tray
clcr: George II. AppersOn. II. Louis Globe
Democrat; W. j. hampton. Washington
Evening star. The committee submitted a
report. which was adopted unanimously
The text of the report Is as follows:
"Thc Washington ~pCndcnts on the
excursion from Washington TO Augusta.
Ga. i'm appreciation OF the pleasure. and
benefit that they have derived from the Trip
unite I'm the following expressions: That tlie
thanks Of each member Ot the party OF cor
respondents representing newspapers ana
readers IN every section of the country are
due and extended 90 Edward Barrett. OF
Augusta, for the opportunity afforded by
MS ilAlldllNM AN flNlL fut ttf
IN which most Of the cor
respondents have been strangers. and t0
the people of the beautiful and progressive
CITY Of Augusta for the cordial, generous
and uure,crNcd hospitality TO which they
opened their hearts ana homes 10 lhcli
quests. 70 the commit es IN charge OF thc
entertainment 0f the y.>itOr-, the mem
her, Of which devoted themselves
unfiringly 10 the duties Il making their
tt.ff at
cial interests and project, Of the city, and
10 the Commercial Club. which contributed
greatly 20 heighten the enjoyment of the visit.
ths thanks of the -pOndenis are re-
turned in the same cordial spirit IN which
the attentions were extended; that 10 Col.
James l. Tay!Or. the general passenger
agent of th" Richmond and Dan,ille system.
who bad personal charge Of lie transporta-
ii0n of Tn. party, the thanks of TIE CORE
-pOndents ar" especially due for the srdt.-
ful cDuricsics and thoughtful care win
which hc discharged The duncuit
duty imposed upon him by the
Richmond and panville system. The
correspondents also join in this cX-
preston Of thanks for a trip that should
nrOye of lasting benefit tO those who planned
and carried IL to q successful conclusion,
and 20 the correspondents tO whom Il NJ
fordcd instruction rs well rs uninterrupted
pleasure.
CAPITAL NOTES.
The .'sugar men," a. the producers, re-
iinors, and others who oppose any reduction
of import duty on sugar are termed. IN or
der tn distinguish them from other classes,
are in a better mood now than nc any time
since the Mckinley bill was made up.
They have received assurances from the
senators who Will control the fate Of tarlii
legislation in the Senate that free sugar ana
bounty provisions shall not pass.
Proofs accumulate that senator Beck was
entirely cOgnizant Of his very precarlous
state Of health, and that he contemplated an
early end of his useful career Only several
davs ago while at the Baltimore and Poto-
mae depot to take the train from New York,
he was greeted by an old friend, 81 am
very sick man | tell yOu," remarked the
senator
"But everybody says you are getting bet
ter" cheerfuly retOrted the friend.
NO. no." was Mr.. Beck's reply; 81 don't
think I'll ever be any better. I'm just 60
I ~. I'll q. IL fltg DOCTOR,