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NUMBER io. VOLUME- X. GAINESVILLE, GA., SATURDAY, JUDY 2. 1898 TATE NOMINATED, Congressional Convention. Llet in (78 in?£villa Tuesday. l ull List of Delegates Present RaruiO ,,10118 Meeting.—The Resolutions . Adopted.—Executive Comniit- fee Appointed.—Short **'es- sion of Convention. flop, Parish Carter Tate of Pickens count.’ - was Tuesday formally nomina ted tor Representative in the Fifty Sixth Congress of the United States ngrcssional district Democrats in coa- froffi tin of rent " Prom; IV. Keni • Ninth -p-ia bv ' asse mb' ltlv at 1 e Tff ( ■'clock m.. Hon. Join of Jasper, chairman of th convention, rapped for order. Hon. Pi L. Ledford of Union, was elected -per manent chairman of the convention, and Mr J. B. Paterson of Forsyth, was elected -secretary. In a few brief rema k tin* chairman thanked the con vention for the honor conferred unon him ant the body proceeded to business. In tue roll call of delegates the fol lowing answered: Banks, P. F. M. Furr; “Cherokee. J. M. Satterfield; Daw son,-!. E. Martin and Robert McClure; Fannin, proxy by John W. Henley; Forsyth, A. J. Julian and J. B. Patter- sou: Gilmer, proxy by B. H. Simmons; Gwinnett, A. D. Harris, J. T. Baxter, F. M. Moore,, J. M. Jacobs, and L. M. Srand; Habersham, J. T. Peyton, T. S. Wilbanks, Lewis Davis and Chas. L. Bass; Hall, B. J. Hulsey, H. H. Dean. J. E. Red wine Jr., L. D. Puckett, A. S. Hardy and S. L. Prater; Jackson, W. P. Bogg andT. W. Webb; Lumpkin, proxy by Lewis Davis; Milton, not represent ed; Pickens, J. W. Henley, B. H. Sim mons, and R. L. McClain; Rabun, H. C. Blalock and J. I. Langston; Towns, W. R. McCormick and John H. Davis; Union. C. J. Wellborn Jr., and M. L. Ledford; White, J. S. Brownlow. On motion the chairman appointed a committee of three consisting of Mes srs. Lewis Davis of Habersham, Jerry Brownlow of White, and R. L. McClain of Pickens, to select an executive com mittee from the delegates to serve for the next two years. The following is the executive committee selected, Hon. John W. Henley of Jasper, being elec ted chairman; W. F. Morris, Gillsville, Banks county; B. F. Perry, Canton, Cherokee county; Dr. J. W. Burt, Daw- sonville, DavvsoD county; J. H.. Witzel, Blue Ridge, Fannin county; A. J. Julian, Wooleys Ford, Forsyth county; Dr. J. S. Tankersley, Ellijay, Gilmer county; L. F. McDonald, La wrenceville, Gwinett county; Chas. L. Bass, Clarkes- ville, Habersham county; H. H. Dean, Gainesville, Hall county; T. W. Webb, Jefferson, Jackson county; H. D. Gar- ley, Dahlonega, Lumpkin county: John N. McClure, Duluth, Milton county: B. H. Simmons, Jasper, Pickens county; J. I. Langston, Clayton, Rabun county; J. H. Davis, Hiawassee, Towns county; C. J. Wellborn Jr., Blairsville, Union county; J. D. Cooley, Leo, White county. The chairman, on motion, appointed the following-committee on resolutions: Chas. L. Bass, of Habersham; A. J. Julian, of Forsyth, and L. M. Brand, of Gwinnett, which committee made the following report which was adopt- ed by the convention without discus sion: Resolved 1st, That we, the represent atives of the democratic party of the Ninth Congressional district of Georgia, in convention assembled for the pur pose of nominating a candidate of our party in the approaching election for Representative in the 56th Congress of the I nited States, do reaffirm our alle giance of the principles of the demo cratic party as set out in the democratic platform, adopted at Chicago in 1896. We believe that the public welfare de mands that these principles be applied to the conduct of the Federal govern ment, and we pledge opr efforts and declare our faith in the triumph of the same, which will bring good govern ment, maintain justice, restore pros- perity, preserve popular liberty and promote the general welfare of all the People. Resolved 2nd, That recognizing the distinguished services, and untiring efforts of our Representative in the present Congress of the United States m behalf of the people of the Ninth Congressional district. And also the Patriotic, wise and conservative course Pursued by him in the council of the Nation upon all great national issues— "ith an eye- single to the best interest °- all our people—being at all times champion and defender of the ri gt ts and interest ot the common peo ple against the unjust aggression of modem institutions whole sole aim and purpose seems to be # not only to subvert and distort the great principles upon which this government was founded, but also to destroy the same by the LdOSt tyranicul and unjust legislation. This convention does, therefore, heart ily endorse the record of the Hon F. C. Tate made in the Congress of the United States and point with pride to his acts as a true representative of the people. We hereby endorse the action of the executive committee in ordering pri mary elections to be held in the sev eral counties of the niutli congressional district on the same day for the elec tion of delegates to thd convention, and so far as the same may be prac tical, we recommend that the same course be pursued in the selection of all delegates to all future conventions. Mr. J. T. Baxter of Gwinnett, intro duced a resolution which was referred, to the proper committee, providing for a different representation in the con vention from the counties of the dis trict now in vogue. He wanted each county in the district to have two del egates in the convention, and in addi tion a delegate for each 500 democratic votes polled in national elections in the respective counties of the district two years previous to the convention. Mr. Baxter worked hard for the pass age of his resolution but the committee reported adversely on it. He tfee® took the floor of the convention and made a lively speech m its defense and con cluded by saying it would again be presented to the convention two years hence and predicted its adoption. Nominations being in order Hon. Charles L. Bass of Habersham, arose and in an*eloquent speech put in nomi nation for Representative in the Fifty Sixth Congress of the United States from the Ninth Congressional district of Georgia the Hon. F. C. Tate. He spoke of his ability, wisdom and con servatism and commended Col. Tate’s course in Congress in the highest terms. Col. H. H. Dean of Hall, seconded the nomination and, as the representative of Hon. Howard Thompson who was defeated by Col. Tate and at liis re quest tendered his services to the nom inee and party, moved to make the nom ination unanimous by acclamation. This was done amid the greatest enthu siasm. A motion was passed making the ex ecutive committee a campaign commit tee for the coming campaign and mak ing the chairman of the executive com mittee ex-offico chairman of this com mittee. Upon motion the chairman was authorized to appoint a committee to notify Col. Tate of his nomination, and the following were appointed. Mr. M. L. Ledforn of Union being made chairman of the committee: Chas. L. Bass of Labersham, A. J. Julian of Forsyth, and IT, II. Dean of Hall. This completing the « ork the convention adjourned sine die. Colonel Tate was not present at the convention but wired the chairman from Washington as follows: “1 regret my inability to be present at the con en- tion. Please express to each delegate mv thanks and assure them of my grateful appreciation for the endorse ment which they and the people they represent have given my course in Con gress.” (Signed) F. C. Tate. Miss Carrie Finger Dead. The death of Miss Carrie Finger, daughter of Mr. L. F. Finger, occurred at 3 o’clock yesterday morning on East Academy street. She had been ill sev eral weeks with fever and her death was not unexpected She was nineteen years old and was a great favorite with all who knew her. The funeral servi ces occurred yesterday afternoon at 5.30 o’clock, conducted by Rev.~J. M. White. The remaines were interred in Alta Vista cemetery by Undertaker Dorsey. J. CL Hynds Mfg. Co.’s Midsummer Clearance Sale of Public Speaking. Col, W. B. Sloan, candidate for Rep resentative, wall address the people of Gainesville at the court house Monday July 4th at S o'clock p. m. Everybody 'Cordially invited. Ladies especially. Col. Sloan will present his claims for the office of Representative. Go out and hear him. Hogan-Thacker. Tbe marriage of Mr. George W. Hogan of TIIton, and Mi^s Janie Thack er of Gainesville, occurred at the resi dence of Mr. H, -Terrell Sunday evening at 7 o’clock, Rev. J. A. Wynne performing the ceremony. Miss Ella Galbreath, of Elberton, was maid of honor, and Mr. T. T. Harris, of Gaines ville, was best man. The marriage was only witnessed by Mr. H. A. Terrel and family, Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Hutch inson and Mr. J. C. McConnell. The happy young couple left on the “Belle” train Monday morning for their future home at Tilton. Their friends extend to them heartiest congratulations and best wishes. Organdies, Lawns, White Etc. * 1 Our buyer leaves fo v Eastern markets within the next few days and we must reduce our neavy stocks in order to make room for new Fall Goods. To clean them out we have deciu ed to CUT PRICES INTO HALF. ^ . Large line printed Organdies and Laws, 7c, 8c and 10c quality, cut 5c yard. Large line printed Organdies, 10c, 12£c and 15c quality, cut to 7^c yard. Large lot Checked Nainsook 7c, 8c and 10c quality, cut to 5c yard. Large lot Checked Nainsook, better quality, 12^c and 15c grade, cut to 7£c yard. One case White Goods, Checks and Plaids, striped, have been 10c, cut to 5c yard. One case White Goods, finer quality, 12£c grade, cut to 7£c yard. Every buyer should examine this stock GENUINE BARGAIN One case fine 86-inch Percales, Merrimacs and Majestic brands, always sold for 10c and 12^c, cut to 7-^c yard. Ladies’Shirt Waists,75c quality,cut to 88c each Ladies’ Shirt Waists $1 quality, cut to 53c. Lot Men’s Shirts, “Silver” brand, bosom with cuffs detached. $1 the world over, cut to 40c. Crown brand, equal to above and better line of colors, detached cuffs, formerly $1, cut to 50c. Soft bosom Negligees, standard quality, low est ever sold before $1, cut to 50c. without delay; 4 every article mentioned will prove a J. G. Hynds Manufacturing Co., . * ^ Retail Department, corner building, Main and Broad Streets, Three Car Loads Of pianas and organs have been shipped to Gainesville by the Fnble Piano Co. of Atlanta, Ga. They have five organ wegons and a special force of men un der the direction of their special repre sentative, Mr. W. W. Slaton. He take*! pleasure in inviting the general public to call at the store room on Main street in the “Hudson House” building and hear any one of the instruments played and he will give any information asked with pleasure. WAR-TAX NOTICE. 1898, on and check on any . By virtue of an act of Congress, passed June 13, after July 1, 1898, each and every person signing a bank must place upon said check a two-cent stamp, and write upon said stamp his or her initials, with the date of signing check. Unless this is done, the banks are not allowed to pay the check, but must refuse payment. Under the law the banks cannot stamp the checks themselves, even though they should desire to do so. but are pun ishable by fine and imprisonment for paying check without stamp, or for putting on stamp for a customer. Every person signing check without stamp is also subject to a fine. A two-cent postage stamp may be used until revenue stamps are obtained. Stamps can be obtained at the post-office or at any of the banks in Gainesville. “Bank check, draft, or certificate of deposit not drawing interest, or order for the payment of any sum of money, drawn upon or issued by any bank, trust company, or any person or persons, companies, or corporations at sight or on demand, two cents.” Following are the sections covering the stamp tax: Sec! 9. That in any and all cases where an adhesive stamp shall be used for denoting any tax imposed by this act, except as hereinafter provided, the person using or affixing the same shall write or stamp thereupon the initials of his name and the date upon which the same shall be attached or used, so that the same may not again be used. Sec. 10. That if any person or persons shall make, sign, or issue, or cause to be made, signed, or issued, or shall accept or pay, or cause to be accepted or paid, with design to evade the payment of any stamp tax, any bill of exchange, draft, or order, or promissory note for the payment of money, liable to any of the taxes, imposed by this act, without the same being duly stamped, or hav ing thereupon an adhesive stamp for denoting the tax hereby charged theieon, he, she, or they shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction thereof shall be punished by a fine not exceeding two hundred dollars, at the discretion of the court. Gainesville, Georgia. A NEWTRIUMPH. Tfee Dreaded Consumption Be Cared. Can ’our ngeroli «nt tor DR. MOFFETT’S Little Book o! Valuable Information, FREE. ■ - T. A. Slocum, the Great Chemist and Scientist, will Send to Sufferers Three Free Bottles of His Newly Discovered Remedies to Cure Consumption and all Lung Troubles. 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 chemist, 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 send three free bottles of his newly discovered remedies to any afflicted reader of The Georgia Cracker. Already his “new scientific system of medicine” has permanently cured thousands of apparently hopeless cases. The Doctor considers it not only his professional, but his religious duty—a duty which he owes to suffering human ity—to donate his infalible cure. He has proved the “dreaded con sumption” to be a curable disease be yond a doubt, in any climate, and has on file in his American and European laboratories thousands of “heartfelt testimonials of gratitude” from those 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. C.. 98 Pine street, New York; giving ex press and post-office address, and the free medicine will be promptly sent. Please tell the Doctor you saw his offer in The Georgia Cracker. Class in Book-keeping and Commercial methods taught by E. P. Mitchell, Expert Accountant ‘■ew more pupils desired. Call or auuj/ess No. 2 State Bank building. TEETHINA’S the best—we all knew that, it makes the BABY bright and fat. Baby Is sick, the mother in t cobble, Give TEETHINA— it’ll eooa weigh doable. TEETELINA # fi the wjs* and sui e sell. Because U j tho bat / well.