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VOLUME XII
Gen- Wheeler on Recruits.
Gen. Joseph Wheeler’s report,
Lbmittedto Lieuteuant General
Kjson A. Miles before the for
Lr’s retirement from active ser-
I jue on account of reaching the
L limit, contains some useful
L d practical suggestions- which
[will be a surprise to many to
Ln are needed in the United
[tates army. While the officers
Le left nothing undone that
[ould be done in the brief time at
Lr disposal for training raw re
mits it will strike many people
bsimply astounding to learn that,
L General Wheeler says, many of
Lm nave gone to foreign service
[ithout any instructions in rifle
L«tice and many even without
saving any rifles issued to them.
Lb General Wheeler remarks, “in
aee recruits of this character be-
ome engaged with disciplined and
rained soldiers the result must be
erribly disastrous to our troops.’ ’
1 pit such raw recruits against
oldiers who have been trained to
be use of their weapons would not
e war, but massacre, and General
Pheeler has done good service m
bus bringing this weakness in our
resent army system to public 110-
ice. In the earlier days of the
epublic, and especially in the
evolutionary war, the farmer who
ift the plow to pick up the rifle
bd go to the front
Tiie Census of 1900.
A recent dispatch from Wash
ing City says: The census t^-day
finished the enumeration of all
the cities in the United States of
over 25,000 inhabitants, with the
exception of Los Angeles, Port
land, Oregon, Seattle and Tacoma|
The work of announcing the states
will come next, beginning with
Arkansas probably next Monday
or Tuesday. The states will be
announced in short bulletins, giv
ing the total population, the in
crease over the two preceding cen
sus reports, the population by
counties and the population of
each of the cities under 25,000, in
cluding all the incorporated towns
within the state limits.
So far as the work has progressed
it appears likely that the present
census will cost in the neighbor
hood of $i5,ooo]ood.
Expected to Land in Heaven.
A recent dispatch from Chicago
says: “Michael Folaski, a religi
ous monomaniac, who is a Polish
laborer, climbed to the top of the
smokestack at the Illinois Steel
Works, South Chicago, yesterday
and stood singing and praying,
preparatory, to taking a leap which
he fancied would land him in
heaven. Work was suspended m
ry department in our big store is running over with good things. We have never had such a
complete sell-out of Summer goods, leaving our shelves almost bare for our Pall and Winter
stock, which is now in. The shelves are full and the counters groaning with their loads.
Bvery foot of space has been utilized,-and we now have ready for you the most magnificent line
you will have an opportunity to examine. And the prices—well, 99 times out of 100 we sell
cheaper than any other store, and the 100th time our prices may be met for mere effect only.
Did you know this town has been asleep on the hat
question? It has taken a long nap, but now we
are doing some wakings—we are waking the town
v > with this hat sale. A sale that is doubly inter-
* estiug because it comes at a time when you are
about to lay asido your straw. Last week we
opened up 88 dozen of the very newest, latest sty
les in Men’s Hats, the stylish broad brim, low
crown is here in all colors; the neat little white
and pearl slouches, and every new style in hard
and soft headwear. We didn’t buy out an old
stock at 25 cents in the dollar, though our prices
would seem that way, but every one is as new as a
1900 dollar. See them in our window, and don't
wait till the other fellow gets the **one you had
your eye on.”
An aggregation of everything that is new and
sightly in all the prominent weaves. An
elaborate assortment of latest colorings in
Venetians, Serges, Hennettae, Camels Hair
Cheviots, Homespuns, Scotch Suitings, Di
agonal Suitings, Melrose Suitings, Satin
faced Cloths and Granites.
Black still holds its sway, and our showing of
Black Dress Goods for Fall wear is now
complete and will form one of the principal
attractions of our Dress Goods Departmen t.
French Flannels in profusion, dainty and sty
lish, all colors and at prices to surprise you.
Our Clothing Department is receiving special atten
tion this season-not only by us but by our custom*
ers. We have enlarged it and now ha^e the larg
est and by far the best assortment that we-have
ever offered, surpassing in point of perfection in
make and desirabiliny of pattern any stock ever
placed at the disposal of the citizens of this com
munity. Clothing that was made'for good hard
service as well as for style and dress.
Boy’s clothing to fit all hoys and pocketbooks.
Men’s Odd Pants—stacks of them.
was almost
lways a good shot and knew all
bout his weapon. But times have
panged and the average man in
be street today knows practically
bthing of modern firearms, such
p are used in war. Certainly the
paoge in conditions should be
fallowed by change of methods.
[General Wheeler also favors
faking in speed in marching and
lakes some useful suggestions
long this line. Napoleon in one
[his maxims of war remarked
pOn the importance of develop-^
K to the utmost the m arching
bwer ot an army in war. The
pay that moves fastest, other
ings being equal, by its power
fthrowing itself on isolated frag-
pts of an army is almost certain
[victory. The same great mas-
r ot strategy and tactics also ob-
Ned that “a rapid march in-
pases the courage of an army to
I vast extent and thereby,
r urse i the chances of victory ari|
pproved.”
[In urging increased attention to
r m &rchiug power of the army,
Wore, General Wheeler, it will
I se on,has high military prece-
This week* we have put on sale 600 remnants of Carpet"
mg. These remnants are cut from the very finest
pieces—carpeting that sells np to $1.50 yard. They
are from 1 to 3 yards long—suitable for rugs—
rich, handsome patterns. Instead of $1 and $1.50
we let them go this way;
Ingrains, 40 inches long, all wool,each 35c.
Brussels, per yard - - 60e.
Velvets, - - 75c.
• AxmiDstersJ - ?-■ - * "75c.
Savonnenes, - - 75c.
Our Stock of mattings and carpets has just been
strengthened by the arrival of 50 rolls of new
stuff. Mattings from 15c. to 25c. yard.
Have you ever considered that two-thirds, of yonr life
time is spent in shoes? Don’t you think that you!
. ought to be pains taking in selecting such an im
portant portion of your wearing apparel? We have
a line of Fall and Winter Shoes that we have been
especially painstaking in selecting. You needn’t
worry about price, quality or style. Just trust
to us and we’ll guarantee you value to the las
penny of your investment.
Hosiery & Underwear.
Boys three thread, ribbed hose—made extra
strong for rough, romping boys—Mothers
like them for their leather like durability.
Ladies hose, plain and fleece lined, cotton,
wool or silk. -
Unions suits for children 25c. and up.
Men’sand women’s underwear, medium weights
and the heaviest.
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Oneita Union suits for ladies each $1.50.
Bought before the late advance—shee torn from the
piece hemmed and ironed—
W. T. 81x90 55c. 90x90 60c.
Pepperell “ 60c. “ 65c.
Dwight Anchor “ 65c. “ 70c.
Pillow Cases—
42x36 10c, 45x36 12Me.
45x36 Hemstitched 15c.
to the fire and water test. Sonal-
ski’s ruse prevailed, and the de
mented man followed him down
lijfe ladder. When they reached
bottom, Folaski was set upon
and overpowered. He was taken
to the hospital of the steel com
pany.
From the scientific record of the
recent hurricane on the Texas
coast transmitted to the Weather
Bureau, it appears that 3,686
houses on Galveston Island were
totally destroyed, over 6,000 deaths
occurred, and the property loss is
not less than $30,000,000. The
wind velocity was from 100 to 120
miles an hour, the highest ever re
corded. The record of low barom
eter on the American continent
was also broken by the reading of
20.53 during this unparalleled
storm. Tt is now clear that in va
rious particulars the like of the
hurricane which struck Galveston
has never been seen on the Ameri
can continent. Let us hope its
like will never be seen again.
Macon Telegraph.
The truest self-respect is not to
think of self .—Beecher,...
A Way cross minister found a fat
’possum in the'parlor when'he re
turned from church the other
night. The Lord will provide.
Get our prices oil drugs
before buying. m. C.
Brown & Co. ^
Ten years in the Millinery business in Gainesville
As was to be expected, Hobson
denies that he ever said that Dew
ey did not sink the Spanish ships
in Manila bay. What he did say
—he declares—is that two of Mon-
tojo’s ships were scuttled by the
Spaniards themselves, which is
altogether probable, and an alto
gether different thing from the
sweeping statement at first report-
IN GAINESVILLE
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