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THE GAINESVILLE EAGLE. by the Publishing Company. VOLUME LV SOW ALFALFA! With Cotton at 15c a pound, Alfalfa would still be a profitable crop. How much better it would be now, with cotton at or below the 10c level! Try a patch this fall. Alfalfa, Red Clover, or Crimson Clover, any or all, will pay you well. Fresh Fancy Seed at— George’s Drug Store. BUY-ABALE MOVEMENT MEET- ING GREAT SUCCESS LOCALLY Carter Grocery Company Have Bought 20 Bales—B. H. Merck Has Bought 9 16 Bales —To Date. Gainesville is always there! The Eagle mentioned many new merchants last week who had each bought a bale of cotton at 10 cents per pound. This week there are others: Carter Grocery Co. 20 bales. B. H. Merck 16 bales to date and will buy more —order from Hudson Auto people to buy them one bale — the firm is buying 1,000 bales. Gainesville Ford Sales Co. 2 bales. I). C. Stow 2 bales. Midland Railway 1 bale and their employees 1 bale. United Commercial Travelers 2 bales. J ** Palmour Hardware 1 bale. Pruitt-Barrett Hardware 1 bale. Thus the good work goes on. The market was 9 cents yesterday. Hymen Richardson Passes Away. Mr. Hymen L. Richardson died at his home on W. Broad street last Friday afternoon at 12.15 o’clcock. J after an extended illness from Bright’s disease, at the age of 59 years, death, coming on his birthday. Mr. Richardson was a member of the First Methodist church and had lived a splendid life; was an exem plary citizen and a man whom every body loved that knew him. His early life had been spent in the revenue service, and no better officer ever filled the place. He was * kind and, considerate of his pris oners, and was ever ready to acom modate those in distress. After leaving the Revenue service he was elected chief of police of the city and later resigned this position and traveled for the Jones Marble > Company. He was in 1913 re-elected « Chief of polb * and served in this capacity until the time of his death. • Mr. Richardson perhaps made i more friends while in the service of the city as its chief officer than any j other man that ever served the j town in this capacity. He was married in 1888 to Miss • Smith, daughter of Mr. and ■ Mrs. H. B. Smith of this city, who', survives him. To this happy union | were born seven children—Misses; Emma Lee and Kathleen Richard-j son. and Hymen L., Iven. Smith,; Olan. and Aiken. He is survived by his father and ! mother, Mr. and Mrs. John C. Rich ardson. and the following brothers and sisters: Mis. W. L. Mincey, < Mrs. J. T. Tucker and Miss Leila Richardson, and Messrs. G. 8., W. 8., W. L., A. S., J. H., and R. E. 1 Richardson of this city. The funeral services were held al the First Methodist church Saturday afternoon at 4 o’clock, Dr. T. R. conducting the funeral ser vices. and the remains were laid to rest in Alta Vista cemetery, a long concourse of friends assembling both at the church and grave to pay a last tribute of love to the decased. A great profusion of flowers were placed on the bier, as evidence of love and esteem in which he was held by his hosts of warm friends. First Methodist. The pastor’s subject Sunday morn ing will be, “Four steps to be a Christian.’’ Evening topic, “Ma nasseh.” WHOLE DISTRICT WILL VOTE ON SENATOR. From Monroe Tribune: Through a new rule adopted by the senatorial convention of the 27th district in Monroe last Thursday, the entire district will vote direct for the nomination of a senator two years hence, instead of one county, as formerly. The rotation of the office among the various counties of the district will continue as heretofore, and the county entitled to the office will furnish the candidates, all the coun ties of the district participating in the nomination. Such a plan is already in practice in some of the districts of the state and has worked with entire satis faction. It is the Democratic way and allows the entire people of the district a voice as to who shall rep resent them in the state Senate. As it has been heretofore, very often a man generally unknown in the dis trict is nominated by one county and the voters of other counties go ahead and ratify his election with out knowing an earthly thing about him or his fitness for the place. SLATON’S DISAPPOINTMENT. From Macon News: His defeat must naturally be a hu miliating disappointment to Gover nor Slaton. At the beginning of his candidacy he had every reason to expect to be elected. He had the prestige of being gov ernor of the State and the power of the governor's influence. He had a political machine at his beck and call. He had an unlimited amount of money to spend, and he seems to have spent an unlimited amount — more in fart than was spent by any other Georgia candidate. He had a majority of the newspa pers supporting him. He had a divided opposition —a factor heavily in his favor. And yet the Governor was beaten ami beaten badly. His defeat wa« due. in parr, to several mistakes. The appointment of West was one. His entanglement with Hearst was another. His un derhand attempt to knife the county unit rule was another. A vital blow to the Governor’s chances was his inadequate tax re turns. What hampered the Governor most of all, however, was his reac tionary record. When that was given to the people of Georgia, Sla ton was doomed. It was a record he could neither deny nor explain. THOMAS SWIFT FELDER. i From Savannah Press. ■ Progressive Democracy owes a ' debt of gratitude to Thomas Swift i Felder of Bibb county. This splen ; did Georgian did not permit his per- I sonal ambition to stand in the way lof the advancement of his party. • When he saw in Macon that the ; votes of his delegates were required i to insure the nomination as a senator of one who represented all that is best in the eyes of Progressive De mocracy he made a sacrifice that ■■ put behind him for many vears at i least the gratifying of an ambition : to represent his State in Washington. • But it makes of him a bigger Tom Felder. It shows that he was wil ling at a crucial moment in his ca reer to “put aside ambition” for the • benefit of his State. GAINESVILLE. GEORGIA, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 1914 A Protracted Meeting Will begin at the Methodist church at Flowery Branch on the first Sun day in October, conducted by the pastor, Rev. C. A. Swift, assisted by Elder Belk and Evangelist Jones of Gainesville. Friday Evening Bible Class. The opening was so encouraging last Friday that the teacher, Mrs. Kendall, kindly requests all inter ested to attend Friday evening at 8 o’clock. Subject, the Book of Jere miah. Some Patriotic Also. The handsome corps of post-office clerks—or the corps of handsome post-office clerks, whichever you pre fer—have got together and raked and scraped ami combined and bought a boll of cotton, which was on exhibition at the general-delivery window for awhile this week. Hardwick Sends Resignation. Washington, September 23. Thomas W. Hardwick, recently nominated for United States senator by the democrats of Georgia, announced today he had sent his resignation as a representative to Governor Slaton, effective November 2nd. Big Revival at Lula. Rev. B. W. Faulkner, the pastor, assisted by A. C. Shuler, is conduct ing a gracious revival of religion at the First Baptist church a,t Lula. The meeting started last Friday night, and the community in general is being greatly revived and many souls ate being saved. ■ Grace Church, 66 East washengton street, near the main entrance to Brenau college, the Rev. I. M. Merlinjones, D. D., vicar, will have the following services Sun day: Holy communion at 8 o’clock; morning service at 11:30 o’clock; and evening service at 8 o’clock. Bible class and Sunday school at 10 A. M. Morning subject: “Deborah and Barak the son of Abinoam.” Even ing. “The song of Deborah.’’ Miss Hallie Johnston of Atlanta, formerly a member of the choir, will sing an offertory solo. Program History Club. Saturday, 4. p. m., Sept. 26, 1914. Mrs. J. A. Mershon, Hostess. “America; half brother of the world; with something good and bad of every lands.” Roll Call. Responses; Current Events. “Uruguay; Miss Clyde Manning. “Giant Agriculture,” Mrs. W. A. Charters. “South American Characteris tics;” Mrs. E. E. Kimbrough. Quiz; “Is there such a thing as that which the word Pan-Amer-, icanism is intended to describe? or does the expression denote rather an aspiration than a fact?” Conducted by Miss Mary Lou Baker. Billy Smith Lauds Gainesvile. When Billy Smith’s ball team re turned from Gainesville last Satur day night, the chief of the Crackers expressed himself to the Constitu tion thus: “We had the time of our lives,” said Billy. “They treated us royally and want us to come next season, which we will surely do. It rained in the morning and this sort of dampened the enthusiasm some, but despite this, we had a splendid crowd, over 1,000 fans being out. “They thought Kircher immense. George could have the town now. if he wanted it. We were all im pressed with what a splendid little town Gainesville is—one of the most up-to-date small towns that it has been our pleasure to visit.” A Big Income. The Salvation Army now has an annual income of $30,000,000. That is a pretty big sum of money, but they do a vast amount of good with the money they get. A large per cent of the income is secured by in dustrial agencies. The Salvation Army now stands alongside the greatest religious bodies of the world. How rapidly it has grown is indica ted in the fact that only a few years ago in this city we listened to a lec ture from the man who began this work. One of the significant feat ures of the huge income of the Sal vation Army is that is comes largely from the aggregation of small sums of money. Methodists might make a far better showing financially than they do if every member of the church would contribute to the work of the church.—Wesleyan Advocate. Established io 1860. MR. ERNEST CHRISTOPHER KILLED BY GAS IN WELL. Was Digging well at Home in Candler Dis trict when Gas Was Struck in Well- Death Followed Immediately. Mr. Ernest Christopher, son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Christopher, was instantly killed last Thursday at the home of his parents in Can dler district while digging a \vell in the yard. After he and his helpers had dug down for some distance gas was struck and he was overcome by asphyxiation, and died before relief could reach him. Mr. Christopher was 20 years old and a sterling young man. The funeral and interment oc curred at Calvary church at 3 o'clock Friday afternoon. Rev. Elbert High smith. having charge of the funeral services. A Great Offer. For a few weeks we will make the following offer: The Eagle for one year, The tri-weekly Constitution— Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, The Progressive Farmer of Ral eigh N. C., All three papers for $1.75. Fannin—Merck. Mr. Harry Fannin of Appalachi cola, Fla., and Miss 4 Lofctie jMae Merck were married at the residence of Rev. J. E. Hamjiton Tuesday morning at 9 o’clock. They left im mediately thereafter for their future home in Florida. Mr. Fannin is cashier of the First National Bank in his town and also tax receive!'. The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. S. Merck of this city and is a charming young woman, whose pleasantness of nature has endeared her to many in Gaines ville, who extend congratulations to the happy young people. May Be No Fall Term. When Judge Jones adjourned the July term of Hall Superior Court he expressed his intention of holding an adjourned term some time in November. It is possible, even probable, that this session will not be held. In the first place, the county treas ury is not in a condition to bear the expense, and in the second place the tax money will be very dilatory in coming in—on account of the war in Europe. There are quite a number of cases on 'the docket, both criminal and civil. Only one murder case, the Bryant case, which came from the July term on a mistrial. But Hall county is in splendid shape financially, much better in deed than many of the surrounding counties. Gwinnett is $35,000 in debt. Tn Banks the Ordinary took the court money and put it on the public roads, and now hasn’t enough to hold court or keep the roads in repair. Nothing in this world can be run without money—especially the courts and churches. Miss Aya Takedo in Recital. Singing as we understand it is al most unknown in Japan, and it is a remarkable achievement for a na tive Japanese girl to learn to sing well enough to appear in recital. Miss Aya Takeda has been study ing at Brenau for four years and will make her first public appear ance in Brenau Auditorium Friday evening at 8.30 o’clock. She will appear in Japanese costume and will sing a number of songs, giving in fact the entire program, with the assistance of Mr. H. C. Linscott. Aside from the intrinsic merit of the entertainment itself much inter est will attach to the occasion.by reason of the object for which it is given. The people of Gainesville have already shown a marked and substantial interest in the Y. W. C. A. building which is being erected as a memorial to M*rs. Lessie South gate Simmons. Miss Takeda was one of Mrs. Simmons’s pupils and received from Mrs. Simmons the stimulus which has determined her to prepare herself to take a knowl edge of music to her people in far away Japan. Therefore she is greatly interested in this memorial and desires to make a substantial contribution so it. The major por tion of the proceeds of the recital will be contributed by Miss Takeda to this fund. The admission price is fifty cents. Guest of Mrs. Sanders. Miss Hallie Johnston, is this week a guest of her sister, Mrs. Robert J. Sanders, on South Main street. Visiting Relatives Here. Mrs. W. V. Newsom and daugh ter of Ocala, Florida, are visiting Mr. and Mrs. U. R. Waterman on Candler street. Mrs. Newsom is a sister of Mr. Waterman. Mrs. Hannah Bryson, Aged 52 years, died at her home in New Holland the 16th. from typhoid fever. The furneral and interment occurred on the 17th. at the New Holland cemetery. Rev. J. V. Stover having charge of the services. Old Landmark Passes Away. Mr. John Prater, one of Hall county’s pioneer citizens, died at the home of his son-in-law, Mr. Walker Martin, in the Fork district early Tuesday morning from Bright's disease, at the age of 84. Mr. Prater had been in declining health for some time. The funeral and interment oc curred at Sardis church Tuesday afternoon at 3 o’clock. Rev. W. R. Robertson having charge of the ser vices. He is survived by six children. Order of the Eastern Star. Thirty-two persons signed the pe tition for a chapter of the Eastern Star to be organized in Gainesville, at a meeting held Tuesday evening in the Masonic hall. The following were recommended to the Worthy Grand Matron for ap pointment to effect organization: Worthy Patron, the Rev. Ivan M. Merlinjones, D. D.; Worthy Ma tron, Mrs. Mary Frances Wherry; Associate Matron, Mrs. Trudie E. Boyles. The name selected for the new chapter is “Brenau,” as a compli ment to the great institution of learning in our midst. The Eastern star is an order belonging to the oldest and best secret organization in the world, and it is well that the best should recognize the best and name the new chapter after the best educational institution in the South. It is expected that the Worthy Grand Matron, Mrs. Willie B. Mor gan, Molena, Georgia, will come here on the evening of the second Tuesday in October to formally or ganize and institute the new chap ter. In the mean time those who de sire to join may send in their names to the Rev. Dr. Merlinjones. «. 1 Little Nigger Takes Mule. Clarence Chandler, a little negro boy, is now pining in Hall county jail under a charge of stealing ;i mule belonging to Mr. Boonie Bowen of Murrayville Route one. Bowen had driven to town and hitched his mules at one of the favorite hitching places, and the little negro, wanting some kale, immediately unhitched one of the mules and rode away. He tried to sell the mule later to Mr. R. Q. Thompson on Athens street for three dollars. This arousing Thompson's suspicions, he notified Deputy Sheriff Buffington, who ar rested the little pickaninny and placed him in jail. It is said that Brother Buffington had to stop up all the rat holes in jail to keep the little fellow from getting away. Cotton Oil Mill Burned at Jefferson. The plant of the Southern Cotton Oil Company at Jefferson was burned last Saturday night, the fire start ing about 7 o’clock from unknown origin and soon got beyond all con trol, as there is no water supply with which to fight fire yet. The seed house and the ginnery were not burned. The building oc cupied by the two-press mill and the machinery were destroyed. There was little or no stock on hand. The loss is covered partially by in surance; the local management will suffer little if any. The property was owned by the Southern Cotton Oil Company, but was leased and operated by local men, Messrs Mc- Elhannon, Holder, and others. The building and equipment was valued at something like $15,000. The city of Jefferson is just now providing for water supply—bonds having been voted and the work begun on a system of waterworks and sewerage. An artesian well is being sunk now. SI.OO a Year in Advance • NUMBER 39 GAINESVILLE IS FEEDING THE HUNGRY FROM HER MILLS. No Meal Shipped into Gainesville, but Plenty Going Out—No Corn Shipped In, But Plenty Going Out. Why should Gainesville worry? Three corn mills running and one flour mill—what’s the trouble? There has been one ear load of corn shipped into Gainesville this year, and that ear of corn was shipped by Mr. G. F.. Hughes, and consumed in his mill several months ago. In fact it was shipped right afttr Christmas when the weather was bad. and the proprietor thought that the farmers would not be able to get corn to him. so he had it shipped in an emergency. There is no meal being shipped in to Gainesville. Gainesville's three grist mills are furnishing Gaines ville and the surrounding territory with a full supply of meal ground from North-east Georgia corn, bought at home for the purnose, and sold right back at home in the form of meal. “The Gainesville, Roller Mills are daily shipping home-raised corn over the. G. M. and Gainesville and what they get from the farmers who bring it to the millgby private conveyance. They work a full force every day, and sometimes run until late at night getting orders filled for out-of-town trade. In addition to their enormous corn mill’s output, they are running a flour mill in connection with a tre mendous output, which is par tially consumed in Gainesville, while they also ship flour to many other markets. When we take the fact into con sideration that Gainesville has quit importing meal and corn and flour, to a marked degree, it is mighty easy to take the optimistic side of the European disturbance. And Hardie & Co’s and G. F. Hughes’ corn mills have an im mense output per day, and Gaines ville, whereas she was once buy ing her meal and flour from other places, and Hall county where she was once buying shipped corn and shipped meal and shipped flour, are today living at home and boarding at the same place. Don’t ever fool yourself, sonny, that Hall county and Gainesville will not remain on the map. regard less of the broken down aristocracy washing out their filthy garments over across the water, causing a little disturbance in cotton futures. There will be plenty of demand for your cotton, and it will bring a good price, too. Mark our words well. Entertains for Miss Davis. Mr. K. G. Harper entertains this afternoon at 4 o’clock in honor of Miss Alice Davis, whose marriage to Mr. Harry Wills occurs at the Episcopal church here October 7th. Board Meets October 7th. The Board of Education will meet in the County Superintendent's office in the court house October 7th. The meeting is for the arrangement for the opening of the next term of the public schools, and for fixing the salaries of the teachers. Work on Alamo Progressing. The work of improvement on the Alamo Theater is moving along nicely and it will be only a few days until Gainesville can boast of as pretty picture theater as can be found in the State. Mr. Joe Brice has complete charge of the changing of the front, putting in the arch, and raising the ceiling on the inside, which he has done with credit to himself. Bonanno so Sing. Friday, October 2, 1914, at the Brenau Auditorium. 8.30, a Grand Concert will take place, given for the benefit of the new Y. W. C. A. building by Raoul S. Bonanno, Duke of Misilmeri, Baritone, late of the Paris Opera. Mr. Bonanno has just returned from Europe, where he has been pieparing himself under some of the most famous Masters in Paris. He is widely known both in Europe and America as possessing a splen did baritone voice and is a favorite in the European and American musical circles. He was engaged to sing throughout Italy, France and England, both in Operas and Concerts, but the present war pre vented the carrying out of his en gagements.