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VOLUME X GAINESVILLE, GA., SATURDAY, MAY 31. 1898 NUMBER 4 hill school census, f — . ! 051B School Children in The coan- ! ty—Report by District. The following - is the total school (gcnsus of the county as prepare'! by tfee enumerators and accepted by the County hoard of Education, shoeing ^jtS is the number of schoolchildren in the city of Gainesville and llall cocrtv. The report by districts is us follows. While. Col’r’d. Total Flowery 1 .ranch, 263 43 300 | Roberts. 1<61 16 177 Morgan's. 212 31 246 ; Rjcr Hickory. 121 ,o 123 Wilson's. 334 29 363 Tad more, 339 <59 39S Fork. 207 4 211 Whelchel s, 185 30 221 Candler, 189 75 264 Friendship. 164 4 168 Giiisville. 162 96 25b Folks . i le, 273 30 • 30.3 Quillian’s. 370 50 4 30 Cline hem, . 204 . 6S 27° Bark Camp, 268 31 299 Glade, ’ * 357 20 377 Xarramore, 170 33 203 Gainesville. 407 93 500 Fl'w’ry Br'eh (town) 102 17 119 Lula, 44 18. 62 Gainesville, “ 876 352 1228 Total, 5408 . 1110 6518 A Romantic Marriage. The culraination of a somewhat ro mantic love affair occurred last Satur day night at the Baptist parsonage in which Miss Mattie Terrell of Gaines ville. and Mr. J. B. Hutch! PS<?R of El- berton, plighted their troth, T.heir marriage created a surprise even anions' their most intimate friends for they guarded their secret well. Mr. ruthinson had only been in the city a •hort time and bad met Miss Terrell only a day or two before. It appears to have been a case of love at first sight and instantly they decided to marry. Accordingly the groom repair ed to ti e ordinarys office, secured the licenses, and they went to the Baptist parsonage where Rev. J. A. Wynne tied the knot which made them man apd wife, They have numerous friends who wish them mighty well. Talking To Them. Col. Howard Thompson went to Dawsonville Tuesday where be met Hon. Carter Tate in joint debate. They had a good crowd and were given close attention. Thompson stock is climbing up in Dawson county every day and there is no doubt about his carrying the county. Wednesday he spoke to the good Democrats at Ellijay, Thursday he spoke at Ball Ground, yesterday he was at Canton and to-day be winds «p liis work at Alpharetta. Thompson ia making new friends wherever he goes, and as the campaign progresses his nomination becomes more and more apparent. Hall County Populists. The Gainesville Soldier Boys. Camp Northern.. Ga., May 17, 1898. Editor Georgia Cracker: Thinking it might be of some interest to your readers to know how tiie Athens-Gaines- ville Company is progressing in camp I drop you a few lines. We, the Gainesville boys arrived at camp on the 13th. inst., the day we left Gainesville. 11 o’clock at night with 28 men who had passed the physical ex amination in Atlanta. We found few blankets here, and some of the boys had to sleep on straw; with no covering hut their weariug apparel. The food was also father scarce. However, we are now provided with blankets, more food, and under the circumstances, think we are faring sumptuously. Mr. Odell has been on the sick list for a few days, but has been well cared for by the Regimental physicians, and the boys from Gainesville. He is now well enough to drill again. The following young men from Gain esville and Buford were appointed non- commBioued officers: Thos. Henry Harris and G. Ezra Pilgrim, Sargents ; Walton V. Wall, and Paul B. Brantlv, Coporals: J. R. Jones, Musician. H. N. Owens would have been given a sar- gents place, but refused to accept. The boys are in good cheer, and are looking forward with pleasure to our removal to Tampa. The commisioned officers of our Company are Christian gentlemen and splendid leaders, with one exception, of course. Our non-commisioned officers and privates are a fine looking brave set of young men. In fact they are the stoutest and best* looking company of young men in our Regiment. Our boys arc from the flowing- counties ; Hall, Gwinnett, Habersham, Banks, Jackson, Clarke, Oglethorpe and Elbert. Hall, Clark and Jackson have more than any of the other counties. We are Company G in our Regiment; but we are truly the North East Georgia Company. The boys desire you to extend their thanks to Mr. V. E. Moore for the forty beautiful little morocco bound testa ments which he presented to them on their departure from Gainesville. W. R. Chambi.ee. HON. HOWARD THOMPSON. j WEDDING PRESENT§ j In Cut Glass, Solid Silver Fancy Goods. | We send goods on selection. Write to us before you buy. We also engrave wedding invitations and visiting cards. Send for our sam ples. J. P. Stevens & Bro., 9 W. Ala bama street, Atlanta. Ga. Rising Business Man. The following from the Dalton Argus will be yead with interest by the Gain esville friends of Mr. W. E. Qslin: i4 At the meeting of the First National Bank directors, Tuesday afternoon, the following officers were elected for the ensuing year: Paul B. Trammell, pres ident: R. Z. Herndon, vice-president; R. I. Peak, cashier; W. E. Oslin, assist ant cashier and teller. The office of assistant cashier was instituted especi ally as an honor and promotion to Mr. Oslin, for his faithful services, and the salary is larger. COMING ! A. K. HAWKES, THE FAMOUS ATLANTA OPTICIAN, Direct from the home office of this great .Optical House, or one of his practical Opticians, and will remain at the store of his agent, tf. G. Brown & Co., Druggists, 6 DAYS ONLY, Beginning June 6th. This will give the citizens of Gainesville and vicinity a t rare opportunity of having their Eye sight Tested Free By one of the most renowned and suc cessful as well as reliable Opticians in the U. S. Mr. Hawkes has the modern appliances for scientific adjustment of glasses to the eye. There is no Optician in the U. S. who enjoys the confidence of the people more than Mr. Hawkes. His name is a familiar word through out a section of country inhabited by over twenty-five millions of people. Mr. Hawkes has probably adjusted glasses to the eyes of more people of national and international fame than any other optician living. This firm was established in 1-870. ' Eye Strain Is often the cause of headache, dizzi ness, nervousness and dimness of vision. This can be cured in many cases by the correct fitting of his Crystalized lenses to the eye. Call early, he positively remains but 6 days, as he has other en gagements for later days. Caution.—I would caution the public against buying spectacles from peddlers, going from house to house with a lot of spectacles, representing them to be Hawkes’, or selling the same grade of goods. Hawkes’ spectacles are NEVER peddled. Many of the inferior glasses that flood the market are posi tively injurious to the eye. The Great Warrior and Statesman. Mr. A. K. Hawkes—Dear Sir: When I require the use of glasses I wear your pantiscopic Crystalized Lenses. In re spect to brilliancy' and clearness of vis ion, they are superior to any glasses I have ever used. Respectfully, Fitzhugh Lee, Consul General to Cuba. One of our Greatest Statesmen. Messrs John T. Waters, S. R. Merritt, B T . D. Hawkins, and J. W. Harper have been attending a meeting of the Populist convention in Atlanta this week as delegates from Hall County. lhe\' were selected at a meeting of the county populist executive committee last Saturday. The populists will have a rally in Gainesville Saturday May 28th, to which the leading populist speakers of the state will be invited to attend and make addresses. Bud Smith for Sheriff. Mr. AY. E. Smith is a candidate for Sheriff. He makes his announcement iu this issue of The Cracker, and will appreciate all the support given him. As Chief of Police he has made an ex cellent officer, and he has shown his qualification for the office he seeks. Bud Smith, as he is familiarly knowfl, makes a good officer anywhere you put him. You Can’t Get Rested l* 1 cause that Tired Feeling is not the result of exertion. It is due to the un healthy condition of your blood. This v itdl fluid should give nourishment to every organ, nerve and muscle. But it cannot do this unless it is rich and pure. Lhat is what you want to cure, That Feeling—pure rich blood. Rood’s Sarsaparilla will help you “get resied. ' It will give you pure, rich WoiDd, give you vigor and vitality and brace you up so that you may feel well a ll through the coming summer. If you have never tried Hood’s-Sarsapa- 1 bla, do so now, and see how it energi zes and vitalizes your whole system. Next Congressman from Ninth Con gressional District of Georgia. Hon. Phil Cook. Hon. Phil Cook, candidate for Sec retary of State, was in Gainesville Monday and Tuesday nights. He was at Dawsonyille Tuesday where Tate and Thompson spoke. Mr. Cook is a son of the late Philip Cook who was for many years Secretary of State, and is a chip off the old block. He is making an active canvas for the office he seeks, and is opposed by Hon. Mark Hardin, who has* for many years been Clerk of the House of Representatives. B9St 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. Buy the genuine. Manufactured by the California Fig Syrup Co. only, and ;for sale by all druggists at 50 cents per bottle. Mrs. F. H. Gower Dead. Mrs. F. H. Gower died at her home near Gower Springs last Saturday morning at the age of eighty-three years. She had been ill some time and her death was not unexpected. She was the widow of the late E. N. Gower, whose death occurred about one year ago. The funeral was held from the residence Sunday afternoon, conducted by Rev. J. A. Wynne. The interment took place in Alta Vista cemetery in charge of undertaker Dorsey. Mr. A. K. Hawkes—Dear Sir: Tl^e pantiscopic glasses you furnished me some time since have given excePent .satisfaction. I have tested them by use, and must say thej’are unsurpassed in clearness and brilliancy by any that I have ever worn. Respectfully, Gen. John B. Gordon, Ex-Gov. of Ga. RECEIVED Highest Award Diploma af Honor For Superior Lens Grinding and Excellency in the Manufacture of Spectacles and Eye Glasses, Sold in 114)00 Cities and Towns in the 17, S. Most Popular Glasses in the U. 3. ESTABLISHED 7870. f| ■ HT I A II Thksk Famous Glasses UAU I I U IV Akk Xevku Peddled. WAIT FOR HAWKES And not only get glasses scientifically adjusted to your eyes, but secure a pair of his Crystalized Lenses, the most brilliant spectacles lenses in existence. A. K. HAWKES, Inventor and Sole Proprietor of all the Hawkes Patents. He vill positively remain bnt 6 Days. J.G. Hynds Mfg. Co. SPECIAL SALE OF Ladies’ Shirt Waists. There is nothing but high-class Garments here. The celebrated “Stanley” Waist, made by V. Henry Rothschild", is known to almost every lady in the land. We think it as much our duty to price our goods fairly as to be fair in quality and reliable dealings. We are not speculating— price is a matter of computation from fixed facts. That is why you can get siich Garments as these at such prices. You would gladly pay more in many cases if you were asked to do so. 50 CENTS • Gets choice of a large assortment of colorings in regular DOLLAR quality, made of fine Organdies and Lawns. 75 CENTS Gets choice of a handsomer line of the $1.25 quality made of fine madras and organdie. If you will examine them you will appre ciate them, SPECIAL SALE OP Men’s Shirts, Collars and Cuffs. When the season has just begun and buying is at its height, it may seem unwise to lower prices. Now, if ever, is the time for profit. We, however, prefer to maintain our motto, “Quick Sales,” and in order to close out quickly the remainder of our exceedingly heavy early pur chase of Shirts, w T e offer AT 50 CENTS About 50 dozen Negligee attached Collars and Cuffs; large assortment colors; fine Percales, worth $1.00 everywhere. About 50 dozen soft bosom, white neck and cuff band, handsomest line of pacterns in the State, and not to be had anywhere for less than $1. DON’T FORGET We handle exclusively the celebrated Eugene Peyser’s Cuffs, 4-ply all linen, 20e; Cellars, 4-ply all linen 10c. J. G. Hynds Manufacturing Co., Retail Department, corner building, Main and Broad Streets, % Gainesville, : : : Georgia. WAR NEWS IN BRIEF. MONDAY. Georgia troops are ordered to tne front. The Second regiment under Col. Brown, of which the Gainesville volunteers are mem bers, go to Tampa; and the first regiment under Col. Law ton go to Tybee fortifications at Savannah. Tne Spanish cabinet has fallen and General Weylor dictates a new one, which will champion more active war policy. Dewey still maintains strict blockade in Philipine Islands. The steamer Gussie with two companies of in fantry in charge of seven thousand rifles, two hundred thousand pounds of ammunition intended for the insurgents failed to effect a landing and had to return to Key West. Sixty-five thousand troopsjare mustered in. TUESDAY. ThejAmerican blockading ships are ready for the enemy. They are keeping a vigilant watch for the appearance for the Spanish fleet and engagement- is daily ex pected. 7,000 troops now mobo- lized at Chickamaugua. More troops may be sent to Dewey at Manila. Blanco is forcing the insurgents into the ranks. WEDNESDAY. All Cuban cables are to be cut and connection between General Blanco and the Spanish govern ment and Spanish squadron will be stopped. Spanish spy is thought to be prowliDg around Tampa. Battleship Oregon is be lieved to have joined Sampson’s fleet. Spanish cabinet is com pleted. Messrs. Hugh Gordon, N. H. Carlton and J. 0. Varnadoe are made Majors in the United States army. THURSDAY. Schley’s and Sampson’s fleets have met, and it is now believed that 80,000 soldiers will be thrown into Cuba at once. General Wheeler takes command of all cavalry. Colonel Cortijo and Sur geon Julian, Spanish ^prisoners now at Fort McPherson, will at once be exchanged 1 for two Americans captured by Spaniards. FRIDAY. Spain is banking up, 100,000 tonB of coal at Gibraltar. Debate on war revenue bill is growing interesting in Senate. Press cen sorship keeps down sensational fake news. Second Georgia regi ment left Griffin at 12 o’clock to day for Tampa. CONTEMPTIBLE CANARD. About the smallest thing to which the opposition to Colonel Candler, in the present campaign have stooped—and there’s been I lots of “stooping’ ’ done—was that j of publishing a fake tax fi fa against him while he was a resi dent of Griffin away back in the reconstruction period of 1870. In those days Colonel Candler was working shoulder to shoulder with his people trying to build up a section which had been devastated by the cruelities of war, and if he had a fortune and a plenty he was unlike his fellow* citizens who, like him, had lost their all in the righteous war in which they had been engaged. If he had enough on which to live, let alone paying his taxes, he was doing well for money was scarce and times were hard. But Colonel Candler says no such fl fa exists. This gives the lie to the man who started this campaign canard, and makes his work the -more contemptible. Verily, the people’s choice has driven the opposition to desper ation. BETTER MAIL FACILITIES. Several weeks ago there appear ed in The Cracker an editorial calling attention to the fact that the importance o# the post-officer here entitled the people to better mail facilities than existed, and suggested that the government should, re-advertise for bids and let a contract which provided for a special mail wagon for the tran- mission of mails to and from the trains. This editorial was referred to the post-office department with other facts by post-master Farrow, and Wednesday he received notice from the department to re-adver tise for bids and let out the con tract the pay of which would be commensurate with the service needed. Thus it will be seen that better facilities for handling the mails will be given Postmaster Farrow as soon as a new contract can be let, and the people*wili be better satisfied. THE CORRUPT USB OF MONEY IN ELECTIONS. The rumor cornea to ns from every section of the district that the agents of Mr. Tate are riding the counties of the Ninth District engaged in distributing boodle in places where it will do the most good. It is bad enough for a candidate to use money to advance his inter est in a general election, but in a democratic primary called for the purpose of selecting the best man to lead the party in a race against a candidate put out by an opposite party is a thing heretofore un heard of. If these vumor-f are true w.e would advise Mr. Tate to hold up on that line and call in his agents for verily he is playing with live coals of firo.