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—••■•" ii a a s > n s - AN AND KIMSEY SAY NAY Gainesville. Although Judge Kimsey declines to express a direct opinion be cause of the - fact that the question might come up before him for. judicial determination, he intimates strongly that Judge Gastop cannot succeed him self under the present city charter, and it can safely be said’ that if the ques tion was submitted to him in a judi cial capacity he would decide against Judge Gaston. ‘ In order to ascertain whether or not Judge Kimsey had stated to Judge Gas ton cr some of his friends that he was eligible for re-election, as reported on the streets, The Cracker addressed a letter to him at the Hunt House, while he was here Tuesday. Judge Kimsey replied that, he had made no such state ment. The letter addressed to Judge Kimsey and his reply are published below: Gainesville, Ga., Dec. 7, 1897.—Hon. again from Atlanta,, where she has been with Mr. Johnson. during the session of the legislature. Among the wives of our law makers she was one most attractive, and while at the Kim ball was honored with several delight ful box parties, dinners and luncheons. clare They Didn’t Say Gaston was Eligible For Re-election. ANNOUNCE THEIR NEW A veritable little tableau from Lili- putian laud is the wedding scene in Real orange ALL LATEST BINDINGS. Mrs. Jackson's window, blossoms and palms form a background for the graceful party of tiny folk who group around the fair .blonde bride in pure white. The small clergyman waits, with prayer book in hand, dressed in a genuine surplice and stole. Ribbon girls and attendants of minia ture dollies in blue and pink, make the marriage circle complete, save the groom and best man who are supposed The window Is truly LATEST SHAPES [AS BOOKLETS. PRETTIEST WE HAVE YET SHOWN der the Constitutional provision that .rfO county officer shall he eligible to hold his office more than two succes sive terms.” The only difference between this case cited and that.of Judge Gaston’s is, that the vacancy in the case cited w$s filled-by ap pointment and in Gaston’s by elec tion. This could make no difference in principle. Respectfully submitted, J. B. Estes. my Fellow Citizens: Lb the question of my eligibility the office of Mayor at the coming »tion has been raised, I wish to te that some three months ago, en my friends were askiog me to er the race, I took the law and |t to tbe Hunt House and there tutted it to Judge Kimsey and fjj. II. Dean, who both gave it gtheir opinion that I was elected | to fill the unexpired term of h. Jno. A. Smith, and that I was Hble for the office of Mayor for | full term, beginning when Hon. [. A. Smith’s term should have ired. I then consulted Judge J. to be coming, unique and Mrs. Jacksen’s deft fingers and perfect taste have formed an ex quisite creation. mu and note prices. FAMILY BUGLES.—Latest editions, ices. Special, v sale on OXFORD frEACHERS and HOt- iLF-PRONOUNCING BIBLES. Lowest MAN’S A , very elegant reception was Mrs. Oliver’s “At Home” to her lady friends on Thursday afternoon. Her handsome home is well suited for entertaining large numbers, and this afternoon the parlors, library, halls, and dining room thrown into One and filled with the Queen City’s beautiful women, presented a scene of loveliness. Mrs. Oliver receives her guests in a charm ing manner peculiarly her own. Among the different games played was one entirely unique. An artistically grouned cluster of the many national flowers done in water colors by Miss Davis was laid: on the table, and the contestants dived into forgotten re- cesees of their brains to decide of what country each flower was emblem atic. The favors were novel and ex ceedingly acceptable—dainty growing ferns. The prize, a palm, was won by Mrs. John Hynds. Those present were: Masdames R. E. Andoe, H. J. Pearce, H. H. Perry, Chas. Benson, Henry Hynds, John Hynds, Howard Thomp son, J. W. Bailey, E. E. Kimbrough, Chas. Johnson, Ed Jewell, J. C. Boone, A. B. Christopher, R. D. Mitchell, Cam Brown, J. A. Young, J. T. Telford, J. A. Smith. ■Latest Novelties, re-election as mayor of Gainesville As the ^people, of Gainesville are very anxious to know definitely regarding his eligibility, The Cracker would like to know if this report from you is cor rect. ‘ Very respectfully, A. S. Hardy. Editor Gebrgia Cracker. “Hunt House, Gainesville, Ga., Dec. 7, 1867.—Mr. A. S. Hardy, Editor Cracker. My Dear Sir:—Your favor of this date asking me if I had stated that Judge Gaston, your present mayor was eligible for re-election, to hand. In reply will state that I have made no such statement. I could not give an opinion on a matter that might per haps come up before-me for judicial determination. I have examined your city charter as amended in 1893, and the language used is: “The mayor shall not be eligi ble to succeed himself in said office.’* I find nowhere in' the charter any qualification of this restriction. Yours truly, J. J. Kimsey* -Now, fellow-citizens, there is no one who knows-me who would for a I moment believe that I would have entered this race without having thoroughly, posted myself as to the law bearing on the matter by getting the opinions of the best legal talent obtainable* This question is, in my opinion, being agitated only to confuse tbe minds of the people. CoL Dean makes a very ingenious appeal on the question of taxation, when he refers to tbe existing rate of 90 cents and favors a rate of 75 centfe. His appeal is tbe veriest buncombe, and is for tbe ignorant reader. He is business man enough to know that the city’s affairs could not be rnn on a tax rate of . 75 cents. He knows that the tax rate on realty is now lower than it has been since the public schools were started. He knows that under my administration this year tbe taxes on realty have been reduced one-third of its ap praised valne. Now, my felloW'-citizens, I wish to say, ft 1 have served you faithfully for the few months which I have served yon as Mayor, I ask your sup port for election for one fnll term. The platform npon which I offer myself for election is, tbe progress, improvement, and upbuilding of Gainesville and for the advancement of all things that affect her industrial, educational, social,-and spiritual ^wel fare. For these I have always worked to the extent of my humble ability, and for these I will continue to labor, whether as chief executive or as a private citizen. - Respectfully, Your obedient servant, . J. B. Gaston. Setes and Col. F. M. Johnson, they both gave it as their opin- that I was fully eligible for re- sion. Since this matter has been s>ted 1 have gone to Jndge Estes [ bad him give me a very elabo- written opinion, which is as on. J. B. Gaston some time ajgo id my opinion as to whether he eligible to the office of Mayor of iesville, stating to me that he asked the opinion of other law- , who gave him their opinion he is eligible. With a cursory nination of the City Code and Act of 1898, providing for a i of two years, in place of one, Cough, Cold or LaGrippe? Have you taken a bad Do you suffer from Habitual Constipation? Have you Disordered Liver or Heart Trouble? Have you a languid, lazy feeling, tfcith Headache? Do you have Fever of any kind? v the Mayor, I told Judge Gaston believed he was eligible for re-elec- on. He has asked me for my more lature opinion, and upon fuller con- peration, which I have been per- [itted to give tbe matter, my opin- given has been PEESONAL AND SOCIAL, Lamars Lemon Laxative A merry party of young people met with Misses Martha and Mary Dean Campbell on Thursday evening. These sisters are delightful hostesses, and By MIsb Marian Chambers. Opals, within the past few years, have quite suddenly come into great favor, and only those whose supersti tion is most eradicably rooted can re sist this temptation of possessing one of these charnel ion stones. There is a quaintly pathetic legend concerning its origin that will ever be pleasant to re peat. “Once on a*. time,” the story runs, “the heart of a beautiful captive d heretofore given has been rengthened for the following rea- na: First, the City Code of Gaines- lle, on page 4, section 4, provides hat the Mayor of said City shall bid his office for one year, and until b successor is elected and qualified.” | the Act of 1898, p. 220, this sec- on is amended so as to read “that £> Mayor of said City shall hold his Ice for two years, and until his pocessor is elected and qualified, id the Mayor shall not be eligible [ succeed himself in said office/* p the same page of the City Code, btion 5 provides u that the annual fection for Mayor and Aldermen of Id city shall be held on tbe second pesday in each year * * It ill be noted that this last named rovision has not been amended or tanged; so that an election must ) held, under the law, on the second uesday in December of each year, hder this law, as amended, no elec- bn is to be held for Mayor except rery other year. In 1895 John A. tnith was elected for two years, so tat no other election for Mayor, ader the Charter could be held un- I 1897, in December, as provided, p page .5 of the City Code, section | it is provided, “Vacancy in the Is the best suited to your case of any remedy you can find. While the preparation has been on, the market a very short time, hundreds If you have not tried;it, ments. Those present were: Misses Lillie McConnell, Annie Bailey, Annie Wood, Irene Carter, and Kate Dozier. Messrs Laird, Hightower, Canning, Lathem, Ashford, Estes. Pilgrim, and Bickers. testify to the relief obtained by taking it. ! call at any drug store, or, let us know your address and vio will cheer fully send you ONE sample bottle .FREE. No family, especially with children, should be without this valuable remedy. Miss Lizzette McConnell, a bonny brunette among the Thursday’s Twelve, left Friday morning for Cartersville, stone. After long years it is still a prisoner* hut is still beating, warm and hopeful of release when the ruby tints are passing, and sad and' lonely when the white and pale greens are showing on its face, Cot Dean's Denial. To the Citizens of Gainesville: I haye just read the circular of Mr. Gaston stating that Judge Kimsey and myself both stated to him at the Hunt House some three months ago, that we con sidered him eligible for reelection for a fnll term this fall. I deny absolutely and unequivocally that I gave Mr. Gaston such advice, then or at any other time, or that Judge Kimsey gave hiim any such advice in my presence. I told Mr. Gaston plainly that X considered him ineligible for reelection, v unless he could get the charter amended to fit his particular case; and Judge Kimsey gave him, in substance, the same opinion. Acting on this advice, Mr. Gaston had a bill prepared and introduced in the present term of the legislature, by Col. F. M. Johnson, to remove his ineligibility, but it failed to pass. I am-running for the office of Mayor as the Democratic candidate, and do not ^propose to be led into card contro versies, but I will For its verity no vouch is given, but it adds a charm, making its changing colors of new interest. And then who does not have just a touch of the weird, and unreal? The wedding in Rome Wednesday of Miss Willie Theo McWilliams and Mr. John Merideth Graham, is of interest to Gainesville people, as the bride was once a student at the Seminary and has since visited here as the guest of the Misses Dunlap. She is a young woman of many charms and was ex ceedingly popular during her stay in the Queen City. Mr. Graham is one of Rome’s leading young men. C. F. W. GUNTHER. Baker and Confectioner. 2nd door below post-office. Fresh Bread and Cakes and Hpme- ^ made Candies. A new home just completed is that of Mr. B. D. Mitchell on north Green street. The situation is by far the most commanding of the numberless views in our mountain city. The ob servatory, east and south, shows Gainesville lying below, and from the north and west, the Blue Bidge recedes The hbuse is F, M. Johnson Miss Hardman of Harmony Grove, and Miss Shepard of Soeial Circle, will visit Miss Montine Sanders at ah early date. Both young ladies are very popular and attractive. in the bine distance, planned with an idea o'f symmetry throughout, and the appointments are perfect. The mural decorations are particularly elaborate. In the hall, pee of Mayor shall be filled by elec- pa, which shall be ordered and fiblished by the Aldermen.” Smith (signed in the first of 1897 and iade a* vacancy in the office of fayor. Gaston was ejected to fill Miss Ellen .Cu tter returned to Bain- bridge Tuesday afternoon after a very delightful visit to Miss Georgia Gaston. She is -one of the most .attractive young ladies that has visited Gaines ville in some time, and she was Shown many charming social attentions. C. H. SAUNDERS. The furniture will carry out these tones. The parlor walls are tinted in pink and green with a dado of pink roses; overhead shows sky bine with a centerpiece of dahlia crysantbemums in relief. The dining room has a dado of Dutch tiles in peacock blue and bronze with the frieze showing cluster ing grapes and autunan leaves. Miss Hattie, the bright, little daughter, is already making the handsome house truly a home with her sw£et music and winning smile. * Mrs. John Craig and her two hand some little sons, Frank and J. E., have returned to their Gainesville home, after a year spent in travel with Mr. Craig. They are heartily welcomed by their friends. Over 1st National bank. “The Artistic Tailor, Large line to select from patterns in stock. pis vacancy; so that Gaston has ply filled the nnexpired .term of mith, and in no proper or legal mse, if elected in December, 1897, bald he succeed himself nf the Bice. The office consists of terms E two years each, beginning on the 3 Tuesday in December, or sb soon lereafter as installation takes place, Id continuing until the 2d Tuesday i December two years afterwards, pd until a successor is elected and ualified. This is not like the office f Commissioned Notary Public, who olds his office from the time he is lected or appointed for four years ithont regard to term. say this to Mr. Gas ton: If Judge Kimsey will state that. Mr. Gaston has stated the truth as to what was said between us three at the Hunt House, or anything like the truth, I Will at once retire from the race. Very truly, H. H. Dean. Also The Atlanta Journal says Mrs. Wm. Tidwell will compliment hersister, Miss Lelia Bell Smith of Gainesville, and Miss Minnie Avis Tidwell, with an afternoon reception during, the holdays. Mr. and Mrs. William Allen Rigsby have returned from a lengthy northern tour, and are at home to their friends at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wilber Boswell on Greene street, says the Augusta Herald. GASTON SERVED ALL HOURS IN ALL n support ■ this opinion, and as*folly analo gs thereto, 1 cite a decision which find in tbe American Digest for 195, page 3477, paragraph 40, “A arson who, by appointment, served po months as County Treasurer, id then one term by election, is not [eligible for the following term un- Notice. Rev. J. M. White will deliver a lec ture to the Public High School of Gainesville, in the Methodist church, at 3 p; m., Dacemtier 18th. -A cordial welcome is extended to all to be present J. W. Marion, Supt. First-class Dental Work. Head quarters tor best Tooth and Mouth Preparations. Mrs. J. O. Shepard, a very beautiful young matron of Social Circle, left Wednesday, after a short visit to Miss Montine Sanders. Moore & Co. ’s Restaurant Next door to R. Smith & Son Mrs. Fletcher M. Johnson is at home iiiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiii