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. Mr. Q-. R. Bickers Dead. Mr. G. R. Bickers died last Friday night at six o’clock, after an illness of .some length. His health has been very bad for several years, but it was not until recently that he began to grow so much, worse. He was very sick Friday morning but his death was not expected so soon. Mr. Bickers came to Georgia from Virginia and was sixty-six years old. He has lived in Gainesyille for a number of years and was well knojvn in this section. He leaves a wife and four children to survive him,' D. G., S. P., and Joe Bickers; and one daughter. The funeral services were held at the First Methodist church Sunday morning at 10 o’clock, Rev. J. M. White preaching The remains were in- COURT ADJOURNS. Superior court adjourned Wednesday until the first Monday in May, when an adjourned, term will be held. Many cases were tried apd the dockets were cleared of much business. The jury in the case of Thomas, Chap man, charged with being accessory to the burning of QuQlian and Meadows’ barn Febuary 8, 1898, declared a mis trial Monday morning at 9 o’clock after being out from Saturday night. The case of Chapman has been set for trial again the first Monday in May, which will be the third trial he has had, two juries having declared mistrials, r - From Monday morning until the ad journment of court many misdemeanor cases were tried. - To the charge of selling liquor John Eberhart pleaded guilty and was sen tenced to Serve twelve months in the chaingang or pay a fine Of $75. Miles Gordon, pleaded guilty to dis turbing public worship and; was given a sgptenee of $10 or six months m the chaingang. * Jim Jones, colored, pleaded guilty to larceny from the house, this being the second offense, and was sentenced to serve three years in the penitentiary. He will have six years to serve in all. • Bill Duncan, colored, was convicted of carrying concealed weapons and was fined $50. „ Lucius Payne, colored, pleaded guilty to two charges of burglarizing houses, and was sentenced to serve six years in the penitentiary, Oscar Smith, another negro who sold whisky, was convicted and fined $50. , The Cracker was in error last week as to the date of Cassius Law’s ’execution. It is March 15th., instead' of March . H. D. Jaquisti 1b President of the Association. Organized for Mutual Benefit of Owners and Pro motors of Mines. Meets Again in Atlanta First Saturday in March. • Having purchased the entire Retail Department of the J. Gr. Hynds *• * . * * - . * \ •’ ; f ' L *~:’ • Mfg. Co., come before the public with The Southern Gold Miners’ Associa tion was organized here Saturday after noon with great enthusiasm. It is composed of the miners of the southern I states and it is expected that it will have a very large membership which will grow from time to time. Messrs. Hi D. Jaquish, Otto C. Scupin and F. V. Taylor are the chief promo ters of the association, having sent out invitations a few weeks ago to miners throughout the southern states. The responses were hearty and many, and when the meeting was called to order the parlors of the Arlington were well filled. Temporary prganizatien was per fected by the election of Mr. George E. Collins chairman and Mr. F. V. Tayldr secretary, Addresses of welcome were made by Mr. C. S. Webb, mayor pro tern of the city, and Colonel H. H. Perry. Prayer was offered by Rev. R. H. Smith. ‘ Permanent organization was per fected by the election of Mr. H. D. Jaquish, of the Chestatee Steam Dredge Company, as president* Mr. John Martin, of the White county mines, vice president; Mr. Walter P. Andrews, of the Southern railway, secretary: Mr. Otto C. Scupin,. of the Betz mine, treasurer. An executive the funeral, terred with Masonic honors at Alta Vista cemetery. Shoes, Hats, 'Clothing, Dress Goods, Notions and a fall line of Gro- * eeries, such as Flour, Hay, Bran, Hams, Meal, Com, Oats. Redwine-Holland. The marriage of Mr. John E. Red- wine, Jr., and Miss Elizabeth Hollanc. occurred Tuesday night at 8.30 o’clock at New Holland Springs. The cere mony was impressively performed by Rev. C. P. Williamson of Atlanta, in the presence of a few intimate friends and the families of the contracting parties. The marriage is of interest not only in Gainesville but over the state, the young couple being well' known and having many friends. They were the recipients of many nice presents and other tokens of esteem. The groom is one of the most prominent young busi ness men in the community, and the bride is a young lady of many accom plishments. Mr. and Mrs. Red wine are at home to their friends bn Broad street. ‘ The Ravages of Grip. That modern scourge, the Grip, pois ons the air wjth its fatal germs, so that no home is safe from its ravages, but multitudes have found a sure protec tion’ against this dangerous malady in Dr. King’s New Discovery.* When you ■In Short- Everything kept in a ^first-class general store* . ie exclusive sale of | the “Hynds Celebrated Home-made Shoes.” Doors,. Sash,. Blinds and Furniture. Prices low. Satisfaction guar anteed. Come to see us. GAINESVILLE, GA committee was ap pointed consisting of Messrs. George W. Sciple, of Atlanta; George E. Collins, of Nacoochee, and George W. Sheppard, of Tallapoosa, with the president and secretary as ex-officio members. About fifty charter members were enrolled and many letters wgre re ceived from those who were absent signifying their intention to join. The 'following resolution was intro duced by Hon. A. R. Smith, representa tive in the legislature from Hall county, and was unanimously adopted; ‘Whereas, An effort was made during the last session of the general assembly of Georgia to abolish the geological survey by cutting off the appropriation formerly made for its support; and, “Whereas, Said department is ’ now undergoing investigation by a commit tee of said general assembly; therefore, be it by the Southern Gold Tried to Snatch Purse. A negro named Fletcher Whelchel at tempted to snatch a purse from, the hands of Miss Maud Worley last Satur day afternoon on Broad street as she was going to Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Kim brough’s, where she is boarding. She had some bills rolled up in her hands and when the negro saw the money he attempted to snatch it away. Seeing some one appproaching he ran, and made his way down another street. She . at once reported the negro’s impertinence to her, relatives, and a search was made for Whelchel’ who was found and arrested by Chief of Police Smithi He was locked in jail where he was kept until Tuesday when he was sent to Fulton county jja.il for, safe keeping to await trial. FOUNDERS AND MACHIN1STS Gainesville. Ga. Wandered Off. Mr. Nat Maiming, who wandered off from home last Saturday and was not heard of for' several days, was fpund this week at the home of Mr. J. R. Logan several miles from town. It was feared for awhile that something had befallen him, it being believed that his mind was unbalanced because of much mental and physical pain he has suffered lately. Much sympathy' is expressed for him in his troubles, and*his friends hope his health will' soon be restored. , About Catarrh. It is caused by a cold or succession of colds, combined with impure blood. Its symptoms are pain ip the head, dis charge; from the nose, ringing noises in the ears. It is cured by Hood’S Sarsaparilla which purifies and enriches the blood, soothes and rebuilds the tissues and relieves all t ~e disagreeable Wrought Iron Pipe, ' Pipe Fittings and Brass Goods;. Machinery and Saw Mill Supplies,; General. Repairs. Saw- Mills, Cane Mills, Mining Machinery, Mill Gearing, Discovered New Vein. The Concert Tuesday Night. .Messrs Rogers, Pyatt and Turner, The concert given Tuesday n^ght by whfo have the Currahee mines near the Louise Brehany Ballad and Opera. White Sulphur Springs, have recently, Concert Company was of a very high discovered a new ahd rich yielding order. The members of the company vein, and have gone to- work on the are all artists and render their parts, property with renewed interest. They with a naturalness and. ease that' is. have had their machinery at .the mine refreshing. The appearance of. each repaired, and will begin working the called for an encore and the whole pro- new discovery in a few days It is be- gram was replete with musical treats, lieved that the property will have a organization is a splendid one., Episcopal Services. Through mistake a notice was in serted last week that services would be held at the Episcopal church last 'Sun day. The following notice explains the order of services for tomorrow: Sunday Clarance S*. “Resolved. 'Miners’ Association, That they regard the destruction of the geological sur vey of Georgia as inimical to the de velopment of the various mineral and other undeveloped natural resources of Georgia. - ■ “Resolved further, That the authori ties having the matter in charge be requested to continue the present Ap propriation and perpetuate the depart ment, and if possible increase its use fulness. v “Resolved further, That the govern- •or of Georgia and the other officers having the department in charge be furnished with copies of this resolu tion.” Another resolution was unanimously passed as follows: “Resolved, That the Southern ’Gold Miners’ Association heartily encourages any movement looking to the introduc tion of any 'process of reduction that will cheapen and advance the separa tion of gold from the ore.” 'n ’ * The meeting adjourned to meet in Atlanta at TO o’clock a, in. on the first Saturday in March at a place in the city to be designated later. morning the Reverend Wood will preach at the Episcopal church. taking > for his subject the Southern church during the Confed eracy. A special musical program has been prepared for-the occasion and no doubt a large congregation will he pres ent. Services commence at 11.30' a. m. Seats free. Strangers cordially invited. The most wonderful healing com pound of the nineteenth century, Dr. .Tiehenor’s Antiseptic preserves the fiesh, prevents inflammation or sup puration and heals like magic. Cures colic, too, in m^n or beast. Pleasant as perfume and stainless. Everybody’s favorite, remedy wherever known. Don’t forget that druggists like to sell it. You miSsed something , good if. you did not gej a sample of Dr. Tiehenor’s Antiseptic. It is the biggest thing out for cuts, burns and jother injuries. Write to Sherrouse Medicine Co., New Orleans, La., for sample. Don’t cut your finger just to try Dr. Tiehenor’s Antiseptic, but when you get hurt it is the very thing you want, and don’t you forget it. Only 50c. a bottle. By all “up to date” drug gists. * The work'of remodeling* the store of the John F. Little Drug 06., is now going on. A neat Consultation room is oeirig fitted up on the second floor which will be tendered the use of physicians, and other improvements are being made. Mr. H, C. Burr of Griffin, was in the Monday. He is one of the most promi nent Masons in the state. The city street force has made some much needed improvements in the alley rear of McConnell’s and Canning’s stores. It has been filled in \yith rock and the drainage improved to carry off the water. all liver ills. Hood & Co., Mr. George W. Sheppard of Talla poosa, who is interested in various mining projects, was here a day or two, recently. No use losing sleep and walking the floor with Baby at night because it has colic. A dose of Dr. Tiehenor’s Anti septic (diluted and sweeetned) will re lieve it in a few minutes, /ery pleasant taste and odor, free from opiates and perfectly harmless. Ask - druggists for it. Mr. Walter P, Andrews, a promi nent young- attorney of Atlanta, was in the city last Saturday. • ., Mr. T. B. Lewis, a well known com mercial mail, was in the city this week. . r—*n