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Tc y.7im.kew the l«>4 pure, * y wholesome and detlciooi. ^4kiK^ POWDER Absolutely Pure ftOYAL ftAIUMO PQWPfiR CQ. t HEW YOPK> Phi Mr. B. B. Landers visited Atlanta is week. jjr. M. M. Sanders went to Atlanta 'uesday. Col. Jasper N. Dorsey was in Atlanta Wednesday. Col C. C. Sanders visited Macon on a jsiness trip this week. Mrs T H Reynolds of Atlanta is the est of Mrs J. B. Wilbanks. lion. A. R. Smith went to Dawson unty yesterday to spend a day or two i a business trip. Rev. .1- A. Young- has returned from jccoa where he attended a call meet- g of the presbytery. E. F Brantley, a well known itnmercial man, has been at the Ar- •agton several days this week. jj r . ,T. M. Oliver has gone on a visit Washington, New Y T ork, Boston, iladelphia'and other points and will absent perhaps two weeks. Col. II. U- Ferry, Col. L. D. Puckett, ivor J. B. Gaston and Mr. R. H. lith went to Atlanta Thursday to at- 3(1 the municipal convention. ir. .T. C. Carlton of Atlanta, a young in prominent in social and corauier- :ircles, spent Sunday in the city ruest of his friend, Mr. Luther D. Ibith. Ofi.ss Sliepherd of Social Circle, is in je city a guest of Miss Montine San- fcrs. .She has visited here before and many warm friends who gladly elcome her return. [Miss Sadie Willis of Hawkinsyille, is the city visiting her sister, Mrs. M. Ilynds on Aspen Hill. Her Jftinesville friends always appreciate er visits to the city. Work on the new buildings being er- ted on the corner lots by Messrs Can- Dg, Mundy and Prior is going along [fast as weather will permit. In a |orttime the}’ will be completed. Col. H. H. Dean, Col. H. H. Perry, \l- F. M. Johnson, Col. W. L. Telford Judge J. B. Estes are in Atlanta in (tendance upon the Supreme court, lis circuit having been reached Thurs- IV. lr. and Mrs. E. H. Jewell are now afortably ensconced in their new ae on Oak street. They have been Seminary for sometime but re- tly decided to keep house, and ved into their new house this w T eek. [the -°h S. C. Dunlap and Mr. James T. |ulap went to Washington Wednesday ibt io remain several days on a bus ks trip They will no doubt haye a pvpleasant visit to the national cap- r [hr. W. P. Inman of Atlanta, was in city Thursday and yesterday a est of Mr. John A. Smith. He is a )minent citizen of Atlanta and is in vested in the Hynds Manufacturing cnpany. pH'- and Mrs. W. H. Harrison have as charming guests on Washington ^et, Misses Daisy and Ida Roberts Miss Mary Lou Appleby of Pender- is. The friends of the young ladies make their visit a pleasant one. J. W. Bailey was out driving his pair of dark bays yesterday which |ved from Louisville Wednesday, jy match beautifully and make a W team. Dr. Bailey is very proud r’o new Kentucky thoroughbreds, u ‘dl he should be. [ r and Mrs. M. E. Goode left Wed- l ‘ a y for Waco, X. C. where they will ‘* e in future and where Mr. Goode Permanently locate. It is possible ilf - may return to Gainesville next "hen the cotton season openamp | ln - Their friends here wish them 11 Col. Fletcher Johnson spent a day or two in Atlanta this week. Miss Alice Brumby of Athens is a guest of Mrs. Jule Armstrong. Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Craig have been spending 1 the week at Jefferson. Miss Ida Bohannon of Harmony Grove is visiting Mrs. T. M. Bell. Miss Annie Boone is off on a visit to friends at Athens and other places. Mrs. H. N. Merck has been the guest of relatives in Atlanta this week. Mrs. Dr. Carithers of Winder is visi ting Mrs. J. H. Hosch on Green street. Mr. Walton Wall,a well known young man who has been studying law under Colonel H. H. Perry, has been admitted to the bar, having stood a highly cred itable examination. Mrs. H. A. Daniels, who has been spending some time in the city the guest of her mother, Mrs. Ashford, on Green street, returned home to Macon Wednesday. Took the Tax Off. The city council rescinded its action of several weeks ago at the meeting Thursday night by taking off the tax of $50 on cotton buyers. This was the proper thing to do as the ordinance would have injured this cotton market. Pupils Recital. The pupils recital at the Seminary Tuesday night was well attended, and a good program was rendered. Their work showed that they were making rapid progress. The recitals are al ways fairly well attended and usually enjoyed. Bargains Are Plentiful. The Hynds Company is offering some great bargains to the trade of this sec tion as will be seen from their magnif icent advertisement on the first page of The Cracker. They can always be counted on to do the proper thing by their customers, and as a consequence their trade continues to increase. See the bargains thev are now offering. TJiey Fought.. A difficulty between Mr. A. B. C. Dorsey and Mr. John Carter occurred Wednesday morning early, in front of the former gentleman's place of busi- nesf. Both were bruised up considera bly though neither was seriously hurt. They were fined $2 each by Mayor Gaston. They had a misunderstand ing about an account. Judge Gaston May Build. Judge J. B. Gaston will probably erect a handsome two story brick building on his lot opposite the Hynds Company's store. He is now figuring with a prospective tenant and if a trade is made he will probably build at an early date A two story building there would greatly improve the appearance of Main street in that vicinity. Mean What They Say, “We extend a cordial invitation to all our old friends and former custom ers to call and see us,” say the J. E. Murphey Company in another column— and they mean it. They will gladly show you what you need and, further more, will sell you stuff so cheap you will be glad you went to see them. Their line is full and complete and they have what you want. Go to see them. “The Deestrick Schule.” The “Deestrick Skule” at the audito rium Friday evening of last week was one of the best things given by local talent in a long time. A very large crowd was present, and enjoyed it very much. Judge Estes as “Prof. Hezekiah Pendergrass'’ was indeed splendid and he was supported by students who knew their business thoroughly. Messrs. John Findley and Bill Smith were funny as usual and their local hits were excellent. As comedians there are few amateure who are their superi ors. About $S0 was netted for the li- brarv from the entertainment. ScrofulaSores Health Was Greatly Impaired, But Hood’s Sarsaparilla Built It Up- Seres Have All Disappeared. “I was troubled with eruptions on my face, which appeared like scrofula. My health was so much impaired that I was advised to take Hood’s Sarsaparilla to build me up, and I bought six bottles. Before I had taken half of this amount I found that I was improving. > I could rest better at night, and felt refreshed in the morning. I gained in flesh and when I had finished the six bottlei the sores on my face had all disappeared.” J. B. Bod- die, Postmaster, Nashville, No*. Carolina. “ After suffering from a'llore ie£ for 25 years, four bottles of Hood’s Sarsaparilla made a complete cure. It is several years s|nce I took Hood’s Sarsaparilla," but I have not suffered with any sore or erysip elas in that time.” Mbs. M. J. Hartley, Lovett, Georgia. Remember Hood’s Sarsaparilla Is the Best—the One True Blood Purifier. Be sure to get Hood’s and onl$ Hood’s. Hood’s Pills SEMINARY ECHOES. Arrival of Several New Studants.— Symphony Club Coming- Will Speak In Dawson. Hon. Howard Thompson will open his campaign for Congress at Dawson- ville next week. He will address a good crowd, no doubt, as his friends in Dawson will turn out in large numbers j to hear him. Congressman Tate has j not yet appointed that committee to | arrange with Colonel Thompson's j friends a series of joint debates. Col. ; Thompson will make a number of \ speeches until the arrangement^ are j completed. He begins the campaign with every evidence of success. Miss Ella Armstrong of Belmont, N. C., came to us this week. She is taking a special course in mathematics and Latin, having graduated at a normal college two or three years ago. Miss Celeste Farer of Greenville, Georgia entered the Seminary last Tuesday. She is a bright girl and is already making many friends among -the girls. Miss Annie McWhorter, who went home about a month ago because of ill health, returned Wednesday. She is a great favorite in school and all were glad to see her back. Miss Nora Terrell will be with us again next Saturday. She entered school last September, after a spell of sickness at home. She had not fully recovered and her father thought best to let her rest awhile longer. We hope she has fully recovered and will be able to remain until commencement. The pupils recital last Monday night passed off nicely. A fine crowd attend ed and the girls did credit to themselves and teachers. Miss Cochran's elocution class is larger than it has ever been under her or any other teacher. With elocution, gymnasium, two or three classes in reading and a class in Physiology, she is kept very busy. “Mother Van Hoose” has been quite ill for nearly two weeks. She is always so well that one cannot associate her with sickness Her place has been well filled by Misses Lynch, Carswell and Harris, and her class has gone on with out interruption. We miss her and hope soon to see her out again. Prof. Wallace is as busy as a bee these days. Between piano, violin, organ and harmony lessons he has work and to spare. In fact all the teachers are kept busy with their work. The Mozart Symphony Club who gave such a delightful concert at the Seminary two years ago will be with us again on Saturday night Feb. 19th. Many who heard them at their former appearance will be glad of the oppor tunity to hear them again. Runaway Match. Mr. Andrew - Peeler and Miss Hattie Brown were united in marriage at the Baptist parsonage last Saturday night at 7 o'clock by Rev. J. A. Wynne. It was a gretna green affair and their friends were much surprised. They have been receiving- congratulations this week. J. E. Murphy Company. The cold wave has come and with it New Goods and Low Prices at our store. WHITE GOODS. JI As this is the sen son of the year that ladies turn their attention to this line of goods, we hove anticipated their wants, and this de partment is full and complete. In Bleached Domestics we have everything needed, from the cheapest to the highest grades, including 10-4 Sheeting, Pillow Casing, Ready-made Sheets and Pillow Cases. Also nice line of real Lonsdale Cambric, Bleached and Wamsutta Drills. We are also showing the prettiest line of Checked Nainsooks and French Dimities ever shown in this city and at much lower prices than they have ever been sold here before. Also full line of Linen Lawns and India Linens at specially low prices. Laces and Embroideries. Have jus£ received a beautiful and carefully selected line ot these goods, including Orientals, Bourdons—both ecru and white—Valen- ciens, Torchons and Imitation Linen Laces. Also lovely line of the newest Embroideries with insertions to match in all widths and prices. Gent’s Furnishing Goods. We have everything in this department to please the most fas tidious. We sell the Garland Shirt, the best unlaundered shirt on the market for the money. Cannot be matched in quality elsewhere for less than 75c. Our price 50c. Also the celebrated Monarch Shirt, laundered and unlaundered, in white and colored fronts with Cuffs to match. This shirt is equal in quality and superior in fit to any $1.25 shirt sold. Price $1. Also full line Collars and Cuffs, and newest things in Neckwear for Ladies’, Children and Men. SHOES. We are heanquarters for Shoes. Have just received a large ship ment of the newest and most up-to-date Spring Styles, in Chocolate, Tan and Black, both lace and button. In any width desired from the narrowest to E E and G. We extend a cordial invitation to all our old friends and former customers to call and see us. J. E. MURPHY CO., Nor 111 side Public Square, next to Rigsby & Son. Gainesville, Georgia. Selling Vehicles. Mr. J. D. Bagwell of the Bagwell & Gower Manufacturing Company has been away several days on a trip to South Carolina and sections of Georgia in the interest of the company. His sales are usually good and do doubt he will sell lots of vehicles on this trip. The Bagwell Gower vehicles are' hard to beat, and the people usually know a good tiling when they see it, conse quently there are lots of them in use. :jdipui?3 -3 seraoqx •aDKYHflSKI asu Let Me Paint Your Metal Roof. I will furnish material, labor, paint the roof for 50c. a sq. of 100 sq. feet, and give you a written guarantee that “If the above named roof leaks or needs painting at any time within ten years from date, I am to do the work needed without any expense to owner of building.” Albany, Ga., .Tune 5, 1897. We know Mr. Harvey English to be a citizen of Dougherty Co., Qa., a property holder therein ; that he ha9 done a large amount of painting in Albany, Ga. We have heard of no complaints about his work. Work entrusted to his hands will be faithfully executed, and his guarantee is good.—J. T. HESTER, Tax Collector; SAM W SMITH, Ordinary; S. W. GUNNISON, Tax Receiver; R. P. HALL* Clerk Superior Court; W. T. JONES, Judge County Court; W. E*. WOOTEN, Solicitor-General Albany Circuit; ED. L. WIGHT, Mavor of Albany and Representative Georgia Legislature; B. F. Brim berry, John Mock, C. B. James, Agent Southern Express Company; N. F. Tift, J. C. Tabot, L. E. Welch, A. W. Muse, Y. G. Rust, Postmaster; J. D. Weston, S. R. Weston. Albany, Ga., Jan. 25, 1895. Mr. Harvey English has stopped a very bad leaking roof for us with his English Paint. I recommend his paint to any one who is troubled with leaky roofs. Georgia Cotton Oil Co., Albany Mill, F. WHIRE, Supt. Albany, Ga., July 13, 1S95. Mr. Harvey English painted the tin roof on my house which leaked badly in many places. I am well satisfied with his work and the paint used by him. JOHN D. POPE. Attorney at Law. Albany, Ga., Nov. 19. 1895. The roof painting done for me b\* Mr. Harvey English has been and still is one of the most satisfactory jobs of work which I ever had done. He stopped all leaks in a large tin roof, and there were a great many. His whole transaction was fair, business like and satisfactory. Respectfully, A. W. MUSE. Albany, Ga., Jan. 29. 1897. Having had Mr. Harvey English to paint several roofs with his incompara ble preparation for stopping leaks it affords me pleasure to bear testimony to his honest workmanship and to the fact that “English Paint Stops the Leaks; Y'es it Do.' 5 ,JOSEPH S. DAVIS, Cashier First National Bank. ’ Albany, Ga., Jan. 28, 1897. Mr. Harvey English has covered the roof of the engine room of the Albany Water W orks with his roof paint and I am well satisfied with the work. He has also done some work for me per sonally, two years ago, which has proved satisfactory. C. W. TIFT Chief Engineer Albany Water Works. I have no agents, no partners. I do not sell painters. English Paint is a shining glossy black, plain white. I don’t paint shlngle-roofs. HARVEY ENGLISH, Albany, Ga.. ilNT STOPS LEAKS: YES. TT Ton English Paint to English is white, ENGLISH PAIN'