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VOLUME X.
GAINESVILLE, GA., SATURDAY, AUGUST 27. 1898
NUMBER 18
PICKETT BACKED DOWN.
Asked Colonel Candler For Divis
ion of Time, it was Granted,
Then He Failed to
Show Up.
Hon. Allen D. Candler spoke at Gum
ming. Forsyth county, Tuesday at the
noon recess of court. A large crowd of
Democrats were out to hear him, and
many populist* were also present. He
was given a cordial and enthusiastic
hearing and Democracy in Forsyth
county was strenghened by his speech.
The Eopulists tried to play a game on
Colonel Candler, but they were caught
in their own trap. Rev. Thad Pickett
was present and sent the Populist sher
iff jo Colonel Candler to ask a division
of time. Colonel Candler replied that
be would be glad to accommodate his
former opponent for Congressional hon
ors, and requested that he be on hand
promptly. At the appointed hour for
the speaking to begin Colonel Candler
ascended the speakers platform which
was surrounded by a large crowd of
Democrats and Populists. Mr. Pickett
was not present, and Colonel Candler,
waited twenty min utes for him to put
in appearance. Failing to come, a
messenger was dispatched to Mr. Pick
etts hotel to inform him Colonel Can
dler was waiting. Mr. Pickett asked
for what, and the messenger replied
“to give you a division of time.” Mr.
Pickett stated he didn't want any time,
and that he was going to dinner. Col
onel Candler being informed of this,
proceeded with his speech and was get
ting there in a hallelujah way when
the Populist sheriff announced from
the court house that “Rev. Thaddeus
Pickett will speak to the people in the
Superior court room.” This did not
disturb Colonel Candler or his audience
but added zest to his great Democratic
speech, and the crowd stayed with him
and listened attentively. Mr. Pickett
tried to hold forth in the court room,
but for the lack of an audience could
not arouse any enthusiasm.
Forsyth county has been treated to
lots of Democratic doctrine this week.
Senator A. S. Clay spoke there Monday,
Colonel Candler spoke Tuesday, and
Congressman Carter Tate stirred the
boys up with a speech Wednesday.
Mr. Pickett’s flash at Colonel Candler
Tuesday hurt the Populist cause m
Forsyth, without a doubt.
THE FALL TERM
Of the
^Seminary to Open
tember 14th.
Sep-
The Georgia Female Seminary and
Conservatory of Music opens its fall
session September 14th. There prom
ises to be a larger attendance than
ever, and indications are that the term
soon to open will be the most success
ful of any yet held. Professor Van
(loose has been on the road for some
time in the interest of the Seminary,
and he has secured many new students
who will enroll their names as soon as
the fall term opens.
The faculty of the Seminary, which
is without a peer in any college in the
South, will remain practically the same
as last term. The teachers have not
been idle this summer, but have worked
and talked the Seminary upon every
occasion. Every department is kept
up to the highest standard, and no
better work is done anywhere than
right here, the great success of the
graduates of the institution attesting
this fact.
Everything is in tip top shape for the
opening of the fall term, and soon the
city will be thronged with the students
who come to take advantage of Gaines
ville’s great school.
J. G. Hynds Mfg. Co.’s
Midsummer Clearance Sale of
Mr. Murphy is Off.
Mr. J. E. Murphy, accompanied by
liis saleslady, Mrs. Powell, and his
trimmer Miss Powell left Wednesday
tor New York, via Savannah steamer.
They goto purchase the fall and winter
tine of drygoods and millinary for the
» T - E. Murphy Company. They will be
absent three weeks or more and will
visit the most important northern and
eastern markets. The customers of
this well known house may expect to
soon see a beautiful line of new goods
displayed before them, as Mr. Murphy
will begin to ship the goods in at an
ear ly date.
Seminary Hotel Closed.
Mr. H. N. O’Neal has closed the Sem-
mary hotel for the summer after a very
successful season. He has had many
guests there, and people from all over
State have been entertained by
the
h’.in. The Arlington is still crowded
with guests, and Mr. O’Neal’s popular
if - v a hotel man is constantly grow-
n §- He has done a big business at
places throughout the season.
Rabun Superior Court.
Among the membersaof the local bar
A ho have attended Rabun Superior
V'JUrt at Clayton this week are: Sol-
vitor General Howard Thompson, Cols.
\H. Dean, Fletcher Johnson, W. F.
| it^dley, J. B. Estes and H. H. Perry.
' a ige J. J. Kimsey presided and much
u piness has been transacted. Court
^<tnographer Chas. FI. Findley has also
Gol. Findley Honored.
Col. W. F. Findley of Gainesville, has
been honored by chairman F. G. duBig-
non of the State Democratic Executive
Committee by his appointment as a
member of the Democratic State Cam
paign Committee. Col. Findley has
always taken an active interest in the
different campaigns since his entry
into politics a number of years ago,
and is an effective worker. Chairman
duBignon inquired of Col. Findley if
he would accept the appointment, and
he answered affirmatively. He will
take an active part in the campaign,
and will, no doubt, do much good work.
Organdies, Lawns, White
Etc.
/
Our buyer leaves for Eastern markets within the next few »days and we must reduce our heavy
™ 11 ^ To cleau them out we have decided to CUT PRICES
stocks in order to make room for new Fall Goods.
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 58c.
Lot Men’s Shirts, ‘‘Silver” brand, bosom
with cuffs detached.. $1 the world over, cut to 40e.
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; every article mentioned will prove a
Wages Raised.
The Southern railway has increased
the wages of its employees all oyer its
system, in some instances the increase
being as high as 12 per cent. The
increase affects to a greater extent the
trainmen and engineers, but every em
ployee with the exception of the high
er officials, clerks and telegraphers, is
effected.
It is more than likely that the clerks,
operators and others will have- their
salaries restored at an early date. The
Gainesville employees of the Southern
appreciate the raise, and will continue
to give the road excellent service.
J. G. Hynds Manufacturing Co.,
Retail Department, corner building, Main and Broad Streets,
Gainesville, : : : Georgia.
Sympathy From Columbus.
Mr. John S. Matthews was called to
Gainesville yesterday by a telegram
announcing that there had been a
change for the worse in the condition
of his daughter, Mrs. Haywood Pearce.
Mr. Matthews left for Gainesville by
the Southern train to attend his daugh
ter’s bedside. Mrs. Pearce has been
very sick for the past two months and
the many friends ot the family here
deeply regret to learn that her condi
tion is considered quite critical.—Co
lumbus Enquirer, Saturday August 20.
be
en on hand from Gainesville.
The Cotton Crop.
The few days of sunshine this week
were very beneficial to cotton and other
growing crops. Cotton was greatly
helped by the hot weather and sun
shine. It was already beginning to
feel the bad effects of too much rain.
The cotton crop promises to be unus
ually large this year, but the prospects
for good prices are not so good. Farm
ers generally, however, have been
blessed with an abundance of other
things.
Miss Smith Entertains.
Miss Margaret Smith entertained
Wednesday evening in honor of Miss
Goudelock. A number of young people
were present and the: occasion was one
of enjoyment.
Macon’s Great Carnival.
The Cracker is m receipt of credent
ials from the Macon Carnival Associa
tion to the great Diamond Jubilee to be
held October 11, 12, 13, and 14th.
Every one in this section should prepare
to visit Macon during this Diamond
Jubilee Carnival, for it is going to be,
from all accounts, the greatest celebra
tion ever held in Georgia.
The Floral Parade, the great Trade's
Display, the Mystic Pageant of twelve
gorgeous floats on the night of Macon
Day, Paine's wonderful pyrotechnic
illustration of the Battle of Manila, the
grand Floral and Carniyal balls—and
many other interesting features all
combined to offer a wonderful attrac
tion.
The railroads offer a round trip rate
from all points in Georgia of one and
one-tenth cent per mile, hence cheap
enough for everybody.
A New Firm.
A new firm will begin business in
Gainesville soon. It will be composed
of Mr. R. Burnett of Winchester. Ky.,
and Mr. W. R. Waterman of Ocala,
Fla., and the style of the firm will be
Waterman & Burnett. They will opeD
up in the Hogue building about Sep
tember 20th., and will carry a select
line of gents furnishings, bats, shoes
and clothing. Both gentlemen are ex
cellent business men, and the people of
Gainesville will welcome them to the
city. Mr. Waterman left Wednesday
for the northern and eastern markets
to buy a stock of goods. Both gentle
men have been in the city this week,
and were registered at the Arlington
hotel.
An Outside View.
The Atlanta Constitution of Monday
in speaking of the contests in the North
east circuit says: Judge J. J. Kimsey, of
Cleveland stands for re-election, and is
opposed by Hon. J. B. Estes, of Gaines
ville, formerly judge of the circuit.
There is also a contest for Solicitor
general of this circuit between 'Hon.
F. M. Johnson of Gainesville, and Hon.
W. A. Charters of Dahlonega. Both
represent their respective counties in
the present legislature. The present
incumbent, Hon. Howard Thompson,
of Gainesville, declines re-election. He
has ably discharged the duties ot the
office for about twelve years.
Mr. Boone Roberts Dead.
The death of Mr. Boone Roberts oc
curred at Buford Monday, where he
had been at work sometime. He was
about 28 years old and was well known
and esteemed. He was a son of Mr. B.
F. Roberts of Gainesville, and the fu
neral was held at his residence on
Davis street Tuesday afternoon at 5.30
o’clock, conducted by Rev. T. T. Twitty,
his pastor. The remains were interred
in Alta Vista cemetery.
Campmeeting Time.
The various campmeetings around
over this section of the country begin
at an early date and will continue for
sometime. They are always largely
attended and are a source of much
pleasure. They come at a season when
there is but little work to do, and people
generally take advantage of the oppor
tunity to attend them. Much good is
accomplished at the campmeetings by
the ministers and others engage:! in the
work.
Buying Goods.
Mr. George G. Byers left Tuesday
morning for New York, accompanied
by his brother. Mr. TV. A Byers, of
Atlanta. He will be in New York for
about two weeks buying a select stock
of fall goods for the well known and
popular firm of R. E. Andoe & Co.
Mr. Byers has had experience in buying
and invariably selects a line of goods
that pleases his trade. He will pur
chase an unusually large assortment
this season, and the readers of The
Cracker will do well to • ee R. E. Andoe
Co., before making their fall pur
chases.
Caught in the Act.
A little negro boy named Word
was caught m Mitchell’s meat market
Sunday morning. Be had cut the wire
screen door at the rear of the building
and effected an entrance. Some one
has been entering the market for some
time, and Word’s apprehension was not
unexpected. He will probably do time
on the gang for his mischief as he is in
jail awaiting court.
General Greely’s 278 Days of
Death.
The true story of those 278 days of
suffering bv Greely’s heroic little band
of explorers in the Arctic region has
been told by General Greety himself,
for the first time for the October La
dies’ Home Journal. For years Gen
eral Greely has kept an unbroken si
lence about his fearful experienc and
that of his companions, as they drop
ped dead one by one at his side, and it
was only after the greatest persuasion
that the famous explorer was induced
to write the story.