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love for work. “I believe that in slayery the solution of the problem was really laid and I believe if we could have taken it up just where it was left off when slavery ended it would have been better for our people.' “They; felt that to hold office was the highest thing they could attain and they put more empha sis on the political than the indus trial side of life. They thought the object of education was to put them in a position where they would not have to work. “Eighty per cent of the people of the south depend on agriculture for a living and we began with it as a basis. We have tried to make our farm an object lesson to those around us.” ‘ Takes Oath, of Allegiance. Washington, April 2.—General Mac Arthur cables from Manila to the war department that General Emilio Aguinaldo, the former in surgent chief, has taken the oath of allegiance to the United States. The fact that Aguinaldo has taken the oath of allegiance was received with delight here. .It will probably mean a reduction* of the standing army m the Philip pines and an early ending of the war, which has cost the United States so many lives and so much significant reference to the efficacy of the Monroe doctrine, the prin ciples of which guided us through the complications with England at that time: “I hope there are but few of our fellow citizens who, in their retro spect, do nop now acknowledge the good that has come to our na tion through this episode in our history, It has established the Monroe doctrine on lasting foun dations before the eyes of the world; it has given us a place in the respect aiid consideration of the people of all nations, and es pecially of Great Britain; it has again confirmed our confidence in the overwhelming prevalence among our. citizens of disinterested devotion to American honor; and last, but not least, it has taught us where to look m the ranks of our country for the best patriot ism. Ihanks Peruna For His Rapid Recovery From Catarrh. Hon. J. F.Crooker, Sup’t Buffalo, N.Yy .Public Schools. Negroes Must go to Work. New York, April 2.—Booker T. Washington and wife were the guest of honor at a dinner given by the Social Reform Club tonight. Booker Washington was introduc ed as (he first speaker. He said: “In dealing with the negro race we must bear in mind that it came from a land where there was no need for labor. Then for 250 years it was forced to labor in a way little calculated to give Bow Are *V<,ar Kidneys f Dr. Hobbs’ Sparagus Pills cure all kidney ills. Sam* pie free. Add. Sterling Remedy Co., Chicago or N. V. EX-UNITED STATES MARSHAL MATTHEWS, OF MISSISSIPPI. Hon. S. S. Matthews, ex-United States Marshal of Mississippi,in a recent letter to The Peruna Medicine Company of Columbus, Ohio, written from Hazelhurst, Miss., says: •, , “! am happy to say that I am cured of catarrh and need no more attention from you. It is a great satisfaction that / am able to write you that Peruna has in my case done all that you claim, and that I wilt need no more medicine.” The great multitude take this remedy the pamphlets. There are those who Without any other advice than the direc- prefer, however, to correspond with Dr. tions to fee found upon the bottle and in Hartman during their sickness. To all <^GAINESVILLE MERCHANDISE COMPANY The real south is just at its birth, tera of this < The growth of this child of the na- of the world, tion may be gradual, but in the famous old c end the south will become the ital are past dominant section of the country, central poir Without the war of secession the whole so the south could never have hoped the world at to attain the future that is now ning. certain. Slavery was a great in- While gre< cubusr, paralyzing natural energy, working for By abolishing this wrong our war a ]iy an( j B( beiiefitted every state south of change is ha Mason and Dixon line. The ne- is well nigh i gros are producing more as < free- “The" Solid £ men than they ever did as ^slaves, W av. was a n BOWDRE. “Workings” seem to be the or der of the day "around here. Mr. Q. M. Shockley has one every time it rains. Mr. G. W. Hill, section boss at White Sulphur for tne last ten years, has moved to Duluth and taken charge of the section there. Mr. Hill was a good Gitizen, and we regret to have to give him up. Mr. John Harrington has gone into the “yearling” business. If you have any for sale it would pay you to call on him—that is, if he continues to pay as much as be did for one the other day. * Mr. F. D. Adams says he is go ing to buy a uew organ. Lon is a good singer, and, when he gets his new organ, we will have music ’till you can’t rest. Mr. Jep Barton says he wants to trade three cows for one. Mr. J, C. Browning has bought a new top buggy. Mr. Julius M. Hulsey is the best trader we haye in our settlement. He can’t be beat, trading on cows. Mr. Martin Free paid a visit to Hre. Sarah Barton’s last Sunday. Mr. John Stovall says he will nse 40 sacks of guano this fall. John is a nnmhfir orm crnnd farmer. The work of turning winter goods into money goes merrily on; we’ve warmed up to it; we don’t stop at profit loss; we dont shy at cost. -What price will move them? that’s the only ques tion. Once answered, down goes the price accordingly. Wisd losses are as good as profits just at this season. Another wore and then the bargains: Keep your eye on out “ads”. Its as good as found money if the goods offered are what you want. CLOTHING -In this department we have some very rare bargains, in the latest style garments that must go at any old price to make room for our large and handsome line of Clothing that will be in shortly. We will not quote prices, but if you are going to buy a suit we will save you money if you will only call and examine our goods, it is no trouble for us to show you through. Big lot Men’s and Boy’s Odd Pants—Can .fit any body. - 75d to $5.00 pair. best School Shoe for Bovs and Girls that can be bought—-All of this lot go ing at extremely low prices. Look at our LACES, EMBROIDERIES, RIBBONS, WHITE GOODS Etc, All of which will interest you in price and quality. . Big Line Trunks Just In. '' Just received fancy line, newest Style SHIRTS, COLLARS, AND CUFFS, such makes as Manhattan, Crown, Monarch and all the leading brands, al- going at close prices; also haye nice assortment of Cheaper Shirts in the all on whatever supported it. It was better for the southern people to divide between the parties, so that no matter which side won, there would be men friendly to southern people yrho would control its southern policy. This contention is fully realized today, and “The Solid South” belongs wholly to the political past. test styles. In our WINTER UNDERWEAR we can give you great bargains. Also have few Comforts, Quilts and Blankets left which we dont want to carry over, and will go at half price. Can Goods, Flour, Meal, Bran, Hay, Cotton Seed Meal and Hulls, Corn, Oats, Sugar and Coffee and anything you may want in this deprtment, at the jery lowest liying price. The Monroe Doctrine. Ex-President Cleveland in an address before the students at Princeton, N. J., reviewed at length the history of the Venezue lan controversy between this coun try and England. He was greeted with rounds of applause and concluded his address with this THE GAINESVILLE^ ^MERCHANDISE CO (HYNDS CO’S OLD STAND.)