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• GEE MAX SERVANTS.
SLAVERY THAT AN AMERICAN CALLS
IDYLLIC CONDITIONS.
Doing the Work of Three or Tour For
Eighteen Bours a Say Tor &1.25 a
Week Maklug a Pack /.rorue of a Girl.
Is This Story of Cruelty Tv e?
“They have solved the servant girl
problem in Germany, smd a New
Yorker to a Sun man. “i need not go
into the details of all I raw in German
family economy during my year abroad
to convince you of this. I would not
even try to explain the way in which
the Germans have done it, but T can
give an illustration or two of the re
sults as I saw them.
“We first went to live in a boarding
house in Brunswick. It was a % ery
fashionable boarding house, for Ameri
cans only, and the prices would bring
joy to the heart of even a New York
city landlady. There were eight board
ers besides my wife and myself. There
were the father and mother of the fam
ily and three grown daughters. We
lived in a villa with a garden attach
ment and a very imposing entrance
adorned with metal that needed polish
ing daily. For the work of this whole
big house and household there was just
one servant, who received just 5 marks,
or $1.25, a week for her services. She
.not only cooked all the meals, polished
all the doorknobs, made up all the
rooms and washed, all the clotiics, but
she cut the grass in the garden, trimmed
the grapevines, scrubbed the fence and
weeded the walks. She rose at 4:30
everv morning, moreover, and blacked
all the boots. Her hours of labor were
from 4:30 a. m. to 10:30 p. m. daily,
and she had just one day off a month.
“When we first went to the boarding
house, I noticed that after each dinner
the herr papa went through a queer
performance. He would mash down
two potatoes on a plate, cut two slices
of meat and lay them on the potato, add
a spoonful of each vegetable to the heap
and crown the collection with a thick,
unbuttered chunk of black bread. I
.thought he must have% high bred dog
about the place. For the first week or
two that was my idea of the purpose for
which the dish was prepared. Then I
learned that the hodgepodge was the
'Servant girl’s allowance. She was per
mitted to clear the plate, but not a
jnouthful more was hers. From what I
observed afterward I concluded that
any effort on her part to get more
would have had dire results. The herr
papa certainly would have had an apo
plectic fit. The frau mamma probably
would have tom her hair and burst on
the spot the moment she heard such a
request. The consciousness of such pos
sibilities evidently was what deterred
the girl from asking fc* more. All the
time I was in the boarding house she
worked her 18 hours a day with three
poitior of coffee and black bread and
the hodgepodge I have described as her
sole ncurihsment.
“One day last May we made a trip in
to the Harz mountains. We went as a
big German family, carrying all of our
three meals, our beer and our wraps
with us—that is, the servant girl car
ried them with us. She had strapped on
her back a deep conical basket capable
of holding aLuut two bushels. The bas
ket had been packed with ham, sausage,
bread, beer and various other resources
of the delicatessen shop. On top of the
provisions were packed the wraps.
Loaded with the two bushels of miscel
lany, the servant girl brought up the
rear of our procession through Bruns
wick and was shoved into a seatless
fourth class car, End the rest of us got
into a second class car, and away we
spun to the foot of the Harz mountains.
“Now, not wanting the reputation of
A long distance liar, 1 shall not tell you
all the wonders performed by that serv
ant girl on that picnic tramp. Suffice it
to say that she was with the procession,
Dp hill and down dale, climbing rocks
and sliding down the steep places. We
began tramping up the mountains at
8:80, and at 11 o'clock my wife and I
were so tired that we took to ponies,
but the servant girl, with her wicker
cone of delicatessen, didn’t turn a hair.
When dinner came, she got only her
little plateful of sausage and black
bread. When supper came, she got only
& bottle of beer and black bread. Yet
when it was all over she stood up in
her fourth class car while the rest of us
dozed on our second class seats. She
walked home uncomplainingly behind
us, and the next day not a boot was mi-
blacked or a peg unpolished in • the
whole establishment. She did not be
come suddenly lame or weak or get a
call to go at once to her sick sister or
receive notice of the funeral of an aunt
or uncle. In short, none of those things
that harrow the souls of A merican serv
ant girls with regularity turned up to
disturb her industry. She simply work
ed on.
* ‘ And that is what they all do—work,
put their money in the bank and get
married. Outside of marriage I couldn’t
see that anything was' likely to move
the German servant girl to give notice.
Every girl has her book in which are
recorded all the changes which the ordi
nary course of human life may cause
her to make. The entries are made by
her successive mistresses, and she is
never engaged without her having shown
her book. A girl who started out in a
city with a book recording semimonth
ly changes throughout the whole of her
working career would have no chance
of finding employment on the face of
the whole German empire. That may
be one reason for the idyllic conditions
that I have described. ”
Santa Rosa, capital of Santa Rosa
county, Cal, has a Baptist church,
which holds over 200 people, built en
tirely from timber sawed out of a single
redwood. Timbers, weather boarding
and inner lining are all of wood. The
roofing, too, is of shingles cut from the
same tree, and after it was all finished
there were 60,000 shingles left.
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The Democratic Primaries.
Hon. Fleming duBignon, chairman
of the State Democratic Executiye Com
mittee, has sent the following letter to
Chairman J. E. Red wine, Jr., of the
Hall county Democratic Executive Com
mittee:
Dear Sir—Tne democratic state ex
ecutive committee lias called two con
ventions, one to meet June 29th, 1898,
to nominate candidates for governor,
secretary of state, comptroller-general,
commissioner of agriculture, „ state
school commissioner, attorney-general,
prison commissioner and state treas
urer; the other to meet July 20th, 1898,
to nominate candidates for a chief jus
tice of the supreme court, an associate
justice for full term of six years and
another associate justice for the un
expired term of Justice Atkinson, viz:
two years. There are under the call of
the executive committee, to be two
distinct primaries, one June 6th for
governor and state house officers not
judicial; the other June 23rd for su
preme court justices.
At each primary the voters will cast
their ballots directly for the candidates
of their choice for the various offices to
be filled, and the county democratic
executive committee are to appoint the
delegates to the two state conventions,
respectively, from among the friends
of the successful candidates. Your at
tention is called to the fact that the
three places to be filled in the supreme
court are separate and distinct offices,
as above indicated and the ballots for
these places should be prepared ac
cordingly. I send you inclosed a cor
rect form of ballot for each of the pri
maries, leaving blank lines for the can
didates’ names..
Permit me to sugg'est that for the
general information of voters you re
quest the party papers published in
your county to print this letter, and
also the two forms of ballots herewith
sent. In this way the action taken by
the state committee will be brought to
the attention of all members of the
party, and there need be no occasion
for any mistake or misapprehension as
to the proper method of conducting the
primaries. Respectfully,
F. G. duBignon,
Chairman Democratic State Executive
Committee.
Accompanying this letter are two
forms of ballots to be used respectively
at the primary on June 6th and at the
primary on .June 23rd. The former,
with its official voucher, is as follows:
For Governor.
For Secretary of State.
For Comptroller-General.
For Commissioner of Agriculture.
For State School Commissioner.
For Attorney General.
For Prison Commissioner.
For State Treasurer.
I certify that the above is a correct
form of ballot for the primary of June
6th, 1898. F. G. duBignon,
Chairman Democratic State Executiye
Committee.
The judicial ballot, properly attested,
is sent to the 137 county chairmen
throughout the state in this shape:
For chief justice.
For associate justice for full term of
six years.
For associate justice of unexpired
term of two years.
I certify that the above is a correct
form of ballot for the primary of June
23rd, 1898. F. G. duBignon,
Chairman Democratic State Executive
Committee.
A fine line of Heinz’s Pickles, can
goods &c at Will Summer’s.
Col. R. L. J. Smith of Harmony Grove,
was in the city Thursday. He states
that Howard Thompson will carry
Jackson county, and that Banks will
also fall in the Thompson column. He
has great faith in the ability of the
brilliant young statesman of Hall to
sweep the district, and will contribute
all he can toward making him the next
congressman from the ninth district.
Grand Tower, Ill., Feb. 7, 1898.—I
ke pleasure in recommending Dr. J.
. McLean’s Liver and Kidney Balm,
have been troubled with a disease of
Le liver and kidneys for years, and
ive been treated by a number of phy-
cians, but to no advantago. By the
;e of six bottles of Dr. J. H. McLean’s
iver and Kidney Balm I am now well.
-J. J. Vastine.
Mr. J. R. Whaley of Jarrett, a mem
ber of the Board of County Commis
sioners, and one of the best men in Hall
county, was here Tuesday to attend the
meeting of the Executive committee.
He has only been on the board a month
or two but has already begun making
a record which will be satisfactory to
the people of the county.
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SYMPTOMS—Moisture; Intense ftehlntt'ani!
st Inning; most at night; worse by scratching. IT
•llowea to continue tumors form and protrude,
which often bleed and ulcerate, becoming very
sore. S WAYNE’S OINTMENT stops Ifcelilng and
bleeding, absorbs the tumors. Sold by drnpyists or by
mailforfcOcts. Prepared by Dk. Sways** Sos,Philadelphia.
The simple application of
WAYNE’S!
OINTMENT
| without any interna
medicine, cures tat- \
f ter, ecsema, itch, all'
r 'eruptions on the face,
. - '"hands, n use, *c., leaving
*tfce skin clear, white *rt<i healthy.
Poll* bv druggists, or scut by mail l-r 50 ct<. Addres? Dp.
sway ms * Son, Philadelphia, Pa. Ackyour dra-zist for ik
ever ridden in has the Thomas Coil Springs. T'hei most com-^ pcli . acl jus ting, make
pact, most elastic best springs for bodyhangjuS right; have the easiest, evenes.,
motion possible; cost little yet .a^t on B .
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Pandemonium Reigned.
Mr. M. T. Hargrove, a commercial
man of Louisville. Ivy., who w r as at the
Arlington yesterday, told of how Jef
ferson came near being depopulated
Wednesday night while he was a visi
tor to the capital of Jackson county.
Mr. Hargrove ie a prominent Pythian
and carries his sword and uniform
along sometimes and joins in drill
ing with Lodges wherever he
strikes. Wednesday night he was m
Jefferson and a brother commercial
man, Mr. J. T. McFarland, see
ing his sword and uniform, pro
posed that they have some fun, out
lining a plan to scare the-negroes. Ac
cordingly the gentleman put on the
uniform, buckled on his sword and
started the rounds of the town notify
ing the negroes they must be ready by
morning to go to war. He took the
names of every one he saw, aud it was
not long before the news of his pres
ence spread and pandemonium reigned.
So great did the excitement become
and so frightened were the negroes
that the officers of the town had to
make the jolly commercial men desist.
Mr. Hargrove stated that all the wait
ers and the porter left the hotel, and
a boy who was making a fire in one of
the rooms came pretty near burning
the house up by scattering fire along
the floor in his eagerness to get away.
It furnished much amusement to every
body but the frightened negroes.
Do Girls Keep Secrets?
We believe they do; think of the
marriages that will occur during the
next 60 days and which are secrets now.
It is no secret, however, who is engrav
ing all the fashionable invitations for
marriages in Georgia now. If you are
thinking of getting married or need vis
iting cards send to J. P. Stevens & Bro.
Atlanta, Ga., for samples and prices.
Invitations executed in two days; cards
in one day.
Morning Joy, Mocha and Java, Lion
and Arbuckle's coffee’s at Will Sum
mer s.
Best, of All
To cleanse the system in a gentle and
truly beneficial manner , when the
Springtime comes, use the true and
perfect remedy, Syrup of Figs. Buj r
the genuine. Manufactured by the
California Fig Syrup Co. only, and for
sale by all druggists at 50 cents per
bottle.
Is Very Low.
Mr. John Reynolds, an aged gentle
man living near White Sulphur Springs
is quite ill and is not expected to live
many days. His death would not be a
surprise any day. He is over ninety
years old.
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve.
The best salve in the world for cuts,
bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fever
sores, tetter, chapped hands, chilblains,
corns, and all skin eruptions, and
positively cures piles, or no pay re-
qnired. It is guaranteeed to give per
feet satisfaction or money refunded-
Price 25 cents per box. For sale by
M. C. Brown & Co.
B. D. Langford’s Cash. Price List.
Arbuckle and Lion Coffee, 10c.
14 lbs. Good Green Coffee. 81 00.
16 ?bs. Best Leaf Lard, 81.00.
18 lbs. Granulated Sugar, 8L00.
24 lb. sack best Patent Flour, 65c.
Two 1 ib. bars Laundry Soap, 5c.
1 lb. Timothy Hay per cut, 75c.
Corn and Meal per bushel, 50c.
4 large bales Cotton Seed Hulls, 81.00
1 sack Cotton Seed Meal, 81.00.
Crackers, all kinds, per pound. 6c.
Tinware cheaper than any house in
the city. All kinds of goods in propor
tion to above. Come and see me.
(4t) B. .D. LANGFORD.
The popular song, “There’ll Be
a Hot Time in the Old Town To
night,” was written by Russell
Sage in celebration of the landing
in New York of twenty ship loads
of cheyeene peper.
Electric Dyspepsia Buttons.
A new discovery that cures all forms
of dyspepsia, regulates the stomach
and restores the appetite. For sale by
druggists.
Two Of a Kind.
“I told my employer I had only
10 cents to my name.”
“What did he say?”
“He tried to borrow it of me.”
—Chicago Record.
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Nothing could be fairer, more philan
thropic or carry more joy to the afflict
ed than the generous offer of the hon
ored and distinguished chemisL, T. A.
Slocum, M. C., of New York City.
He has discovered a reliable and
absolute cure for consumption and all
bronchial, throat, lung and chest dis
eases, catarrhal affections, general
decline and weakness, loss of flesh and
all conditions of wasting away; and to
make its great merits known, we will
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reader of The Georgia Cracker.
Already his “new scientific system of
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The Doctor considers it not only his
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He has proved the “dreaded con
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yond a doubt, in any climate, and has
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Catarrhal and pulmonary troubles
lead to consumption, and consumption
uninterrupted, means speedy and cer
tain death. Don’t delay until it is too
late. Simply write T. A. Slocum, M.
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Please tell the Doctor you saw his offer
in The Georgia Cracker.
N. C. White & Son,
PHOTOGRAPHERS,
Gainesville, Georgia.
SPECIAL ATTENTION TO EN
LARGING DEPARTMENT.
Northeast Side of Public Square.
For a perfect fit go to
C. H. SAUNDERS.
Over Owen’s Furniture Store.
“The Artistic Tailor.
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Large line to select from,
patterns in stock.
Also
Dr. C. A. Ryder
DENTIST.
First-class Dental Work. Head
quarters tor best Tooth and
Mouth Preparations.
Gainesville, : Georgia.
Dr. C. H. WINBURN
The Dentist.
Room 8, Gordon Block, Gaines
ville, Georgia.
A Liberal Amount of Patronage
Solicited.
Class in Book-keeping and Commercial
methods taught by
E. P. Mitchell
Expert Accountant. A few more pupils
desired. Call or address No. 2 State
Bank building.
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cause they are necessities—of interest because •-
can now buy them at as
saying. We exerted every 7
fort to make this sale of th
NEEDFUL FOR THE HOUSEKHH?^
a sale to be remembered'*
point of giving better bargafr
than we ever have in the pas* j
The prices we name below v
attest that we have succeed^
In our 33 years in business**
have never had such Re
values for such low prices as
we name below, and remem
ber, if you favor us with an order on any of these thins
and they are not even better than we describe then:,
you can get your money back.
J?eady^made
\eets
850 sheets
were here
Sheets we
first re
ceived them and put them on
sale. They are made of Cones
toga sheeting, one of the very
best brands on the market.
They are laundered, hemmed
and size torn to keep them
straight. The material in the
2 1-4x2 1-2 size will cost 55c
off the bolt, and the 2 1-2 yards,
square size, will cost 63c off the
bolt. But while these last the
sheets, already hemmed and
laundered, will sell for
The greatest
7/op kins bargain * ^
ever offered is In 3$6 d;r,
Napkins, which we bought c-i
the cloths having been sci
240 dozen could not be import
today to sell for less than 32.5’
a dozen, and 156 dozen c:e
not be Imported to sell for .s
than $3.00. They count s
many threads to the IHw
weigh as much to the detsts
any Napkins we ever owned i
$2.50 or $3.00 a dozen. Wjlh
these last the
240 lot at $ 1.59 dozes
156 lot at $1.79 do:;:
2 1-4x2 1-2 yds. long at 43c
2 1-2x2 1-2 yds. long at 54c
Uab/e
In a shniisr
200 twilled Sheets, sizes 2 1-2
yards wide by 2 1-2 yards long;
goods worth 78c off the piece,
here until sold, already
hemmed and laun- 7Z
dered, at. . . . *.....* • CJ&
Oamask 7 abie D * m * s
from a vr.anfffa:
turer; «68 inches wide
bleached, cannot be ma:. ;
to sell for less than 85c. £
but our price on this
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SPillotv
In the same lot were
Pillow Slips, size 36
Oy * c x45 inches, material
C9lips wor th more off the
bolt, but these already hemmed
and laundered, will be Q
sold while they last at • C/
Another lot is in a very
double Damask, full two U.
wide. This is as heavy and;
fine a quality as we can ge;;:
dinarily to sell for $ 1.35 :
while this small lot lasts—sta
six pieces—it will sell
for
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Regular $ 1.35 Bed
Quilts of fine * heavy
Quilts 3 ual,ty ’ 3_ply hone y-
Sided
TJoweis About 25 d5;:
combed,
during this sale will
be sold for
size 11-4;
7.00
Hemstitched Ha
Towels will be sold with a parl
our regular price clipped -
Instead of 15c. regular p-
now $1.20 a dozen, or jjJ
Handsome Dimity Spreads for
summer use will also bring under
prices like these:
each
11- 4 size at. . . .$1.25
12- 4 size at.... $ 1.50
The same quality of al- r -j
Huck Towels, size 18x40;-'
instead of 18c, regular
now $ 1.50 a dozen, Jjj\
or each
jfre 2/ou Soiny to Sou
Sil/c Tlfaist ZTA/s c$pr/&
If so, we can save you a dollar r *
on the ones we name below, -v '
from the best makers in the ear"- ^
made to our order, and for chicnei- -
fit are unexcelled over any > : -"
counter. In ordering give bust
and describe the style you like as ; '
as you can. This applies to a ’
Waist at a dollar apiece, or a Sik
at $18.00, and remember, if
what you want, or it does not fit y°“
get your money back.
The first lot is in plain and plaid
Taffeta Silks, in 10 new styles
and spring shades, beautifully
made and will cost for same
quality $6.00 over any other
southern counter, but y* f \ £*
here for '. . . .
The second lot is in
feta Silks neatly tucks-
yoke and front, and a
will cost you $7.50
here in any size bust, /* jj\}\
from 34 to 42, at..
CBAMpjjjomebi
ATLANTA, GEORGIA.