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VOL. VI. NO. I.VOO. THE BAfK BILL / • Amended Passed the House Yesterday. THUD PARTY AGAINST IT But Only Three Democrats Voted With Them—Says There is no Stringency Special to the Tribune. Atlanta, Deo. 5 —The bouse passed by a vote of 121 lo fifteen, the substitute for the Calvin end Veach bills reported by the special committee to which those bills bearing on state ba ks were referred. The substitute practically and essentially points to the original bill of Mr. Veach and the fact that it went through by a unanimous vote is a high tribute to that gentleman and to Mr. Boifeullet and the members of the committee having it in charge. The discussion on state banks opened with a speech by Mr. Calvin in favor of his own substitute for the committees report. He made a strong speech in which he said that he believed his bill was safer and better than that of the com mittee. Mr. Branch followed him and opposed the whole business. He said it was a Waste of time for the house to pass a state bai>k bill as the presioent is opposed to state banks. He sent to the cieik’s desk the Washing on special to the Con stitution which stated in i fleet that the president was undoubtedly opposed to state banks and be made bis speeh on that line. Mr. Bo feullet made astrong argument for the bill. He was followed by Mr. Bender, of Meriwether, who is himself a banker, and who was one of the most valuable members of the committee. Then Mr. Veach, the author of the bill, made a speech in its favor. Mr. Guerrard, of Chatham, was one of the three democrats who voted against the bill in the end. He opposed it, taking the position that there is plenty of money and that all a man has to do is to take his securities to New York and itei all the money he wants on them. He He said there was no strengency what ever. As Mr. Guerrard is one of wealth iest sen Chatham it is highly probable that he does not feel the stringercy, but a good many other people in Georgia do- Mr. Thomason, of Morgan, thought that action on the matter ought to be postponed, as he had a substitute he would like the committee to eonsider. The debate was closed by a speech from Mr. Mcßride, of Haialson. Tbe vote, when taken, was 121 to 15. The thud party people were solidly against the bill. They were Messrs. Askew, Branch, Brown of F>rsyth, B >yd, Dea), Durham, Harrell, .Holbrook, Hogan, Morris. Mr. Dickson and Wilson of Camden, the negro member, were two republicans against the measure, and Messrs. Aycock, Guer rard and Picket were tbe three demo crats. Shall Not Solicit in Dry Counties. The senate past-ed the bill of Mr. Jen kins as amended by the committee, which provides that liquor dealers or their agents shall not, under severe penalties, solicit orders for whisky of any charac ter in drv counties. The Shad Resolution Postponed. The resolution so warmly championed in the house by Smith, or Gwinnett, was up in the senate today, and called forth a strong speech from Senator Robbe against the resolution which be claimed was aimed at tbe manufacturers of Augusta Senator Hatcher made a humorous speech on the subject, but after a vote it was ind- finitely postponed. County Boards of Educ ition, The senate passed tbe house bill cutting down county boards of education from five to three, and prov des for $2 a d»y for their compensation. The matter was discussed some in.tbe senate, but there were but three votes against it.when it came to passage. This is a bill which meets the strong approval of the county school commissioner, and is in line with his recommendations. Two Important Bills Introduced. Senator Daiey introduced two impor tant bills in tbe senate thia morting. They provide for the repeal of t«o acts of the legislatare of 1891, one as which is the black-list law and tbe other requires employers to give reasons for their dis missal of employees. It is understood that the bills werefiivroduced at the »ug gestions nf a member of the supreme court and prominent lawyers, and even if the laws are constitutional—which is denied and wnioh is now being tested by the supreme court—tbe penalties are very extreme, and the laws are question able. TARIFF TALK- No Financial Leglsla'ion Will be Considered Now. Washington. Dec. s.—The committee on ways and means decided this morning to take up the tariff bill next Monday, giving the republican members the in tervening time to consider the new bill and comparisons. Tbe meeting of the senate finance com- that there THE ROME TRIBUNE at this session, at least until long after tbe tariff has bet n disposed of. No positive action was taken, but the general drift of the talk of the senators who j lined forces in securing tbe repeal of the Sherman silver purchase act showed plainly that there was to be no resurrection of silver legislation and no pushing of financial measures of any sort of character. Tbe tariff was the principal topic of discussion at tbe meeting. Should there be hearings on the tariff when the bill comes before the senate, or should these hearings be commenced now, were the questions propounded and which, when the committee adj mrned, h d not been answered. Senator V->orhees will have charge of the tariff: Jones of Arkansas, chairman; McPherson, Vest-, Aldrich and Allison. The 10 Per Cent Tax. The meeting of the house committee on banking and currency today was devoted to a general discussion of the measure re ferred to it during the session. The proportion to repeal the tax of 10 per cent on tbe circula ion of state banks was discussed and made a special order for tbe meeting on Friday next. Mem bets express the opinion that the matter will be then finally disposed of. A SAD CASE ' A Lady Advertises ror a Lost Husband— Her Sad Plight. Mrs. T. J. Ramsey, of whose dire dis tress The Tribune gave an account last Sunday, hasaekea us to advertise for her husband. He left home something over three weeks ago with $3 in his pocket, looking for work. Ha was last beard of in Atlanta on November 13, when he went out to East Point to look for work at the oil mills. Since then his wife has heard nothing from him. He has three little children at home with the mother, and they are in destitute ci cumstances. She asks the Atlanta papers and tbe Georgia papers to copy this notice. They formerly liv.d at West Point, Ga. Her husband was from Columbus, O , where he has a brother, John Ramsey, in the drug business. T. J. Ramsey is 40 years old, medium height, stout, with blue eyes and gray hair. His wife thinks he is sick or has met foul play. THE ADVERTISING CAR Will Leave Today for Cartersville—Hun dreds View It. The advertising car is still at the foot of Broad street. Hundreds viewed it yesterday, and were greatly impressed by the part of the ex hibit now in place. Mr. Land and Mr. Clark are hard at work getting matter in shape, and mov ing minerals and agricultural products for the oar. It will be carried to Carters ville today, returning tomorrow and then leaving for Augusta. THE BRIDE WAS YOUNG. A Couple Married at Sliver Creek Bridge In a Buggy. Mr. L. L Wood and Miss Lula Arp were married last Monday night by Elder M. A. J. Wimpee. The bride is only about 16 years of age, while her companion is a few years older. The y were married just after daik in a buggy at Silver Creek. The license was issued last J une. CHIEF HANKS Endorsed for Re-Election Last Night by No 4. The Fifth ward firemen held a meeting last night at their hall, and one action was the endorsing of Fire Chief Hanks for re-election. No. 2 had already en dorsed him, and bis re-election to the place is assured. PSYCHE AT THE SEA SHORE A Beautiful Painting by a Talented Young Lady of Rome. The art exhibit of Shorter College last commencement contained many beautiful oraati >ns, and among the m were several charming pieces by Miss Celeste Ayer, tbe young but highly endowed daughter of Maj. W. F. Ayer. One of these was placed < n exhibition yesterday at the s ore of M. R. Emmons & Co., and att r o ed great attention. The representation is “Psyche at the Sea Shore,” a lovely scene near perfect in ever detail of color and technique. It is an exquisite piece of work, and causes admiration in all who sett it. Tbe fair young artist possesses a wonderful amount of talent, and is sure to lake a high rank in the world of arr. THE REGISTRATION BILL. The House Committee Reports Against the Measure. The house committee reported on the proposed registration bill yesterday, and the report was adverse. Telegrams to this effect were received in Rome yesterday af' ernoon, and tbe news caused much comment, Those who opposed it were jubilant, and nobody was more so than Sheriff Moore, who has fought it with all I is might fiom the beginning. He was not alone in re j doing over the news, but the many strong men who favor it felt that tbe o >mmittee had lost an opportunity for Joing a good service for the county. ROME. GA.. WEDNESDAY mOHNINU. DECEMBER 6. 1893. THE APPOINTMENTS. Rev. J. T. Gibson Goes to the First Church. THEY WILL MEET IN ROME. Dr. Bays Goes to Cartersville. T. F. Pierce Presiding Elder- Mr. Duval Remains Special to the Tribune: Gainesviie, Ga., Dec. s.—The appoint ments for the North Georgia Conference were read out tonight. Rev. J. T. Gibsen, no v presiding elder of the Rome district, goes as pastor to the First church, at Rome, while Dr. Bays goes to Cartersv.lle. Rev. G. W. Duval is returned to the Second church. The next conference will meet in Rome. Here are the appointments of most in terest to Rome and vicinity : J. F. Pierce, Presiding Elder. First church, J. T. Gibson. Second cbuicb, G. W. Duval. Third church, A. 8. Stevens. North Rome, J. A. Jewell. West Rome, S. A. Harris. East Rome, Wm. Murdock. Dallas, W. F. Irvine. Cave Spring, W. A. Fanis. Cartersville, W. F. Quillian; W. W. Bays. Rockmart, Walter B. Dellard. Cedartown, J. R King; Cedartown cir cuit, J. Laue Ware. SHOT, CUT AND MASHED. The Horrible Death of a Promment Ten nessee Farmer. Knoxville, Tetfc.., Dae. 5. —James Cunningham, a bachelor farmer, who was living alone on his farm, near Tazewell was found dead Monday morning, lying on the floor of his house. The murder was one of the most brutal nature. His body contained several wounds ap parently eff cted by a pistol and he had been cut in twenty different places with knives, and his head was mashed as if it had been stamped after he was killed. There is no clue to the murderers although tbe officers are scouring the country for them. THE HONOR ROLL Os Hearn High School for the Month of November, Cave Spring, Ga., Dec 4—Honor Roll of Hearn tchool for November. David B Reynolds, 99; James M. Haygood, 99; Jessie Rikestiaw, 98 3 4; Ada Ray, 98 1-2; Baita Moseley, 98 14; Charles B. Heudei son, 98; Charles flight, 98; Ella Beaird, 97; Asa B. Carnes, 961-2 J. W. Barnett, 96; Capers Simmons, 951-4; Walter Reeves, 95; Frank Miller, 95; Clateuce Montgomery, 95 Paleman J. King, P.incipal. Both Were Murdered. Butleb, Pa., Dec. 5 —This morning Mrs. C. Kt pier and her daughter, Mrs. Flora Martin, were mmdered at their home, near St. Joe. Harper Whitmire, Mrs. Kepler’s son in-law, who is still at large, is suspected of the deed. An Embezzler Caught. Savannah, Ga., Dec. s.—Noah Miner was arrested be>e today on the charge of embezzling $1,400 from the Waverly house, Tannersville, N. Y. He denies tbe charge and says he will go back with out a requisition. Dupuy Made President. Paris, Dec. 5—M. Dupuy was today elected president of the chamber of deputies. bain to Be JSiiurv .11 Has Atcounrs. Niagara Falls, Dec. 4.—John Mur ray, freight agent of the Grand Trunk Railway company, disappeared over a week ago. and is said to be over $5,009 short in his accounts. He is said to be in Montreal in consultation with Gen eral Superintendent Stephenson. Mur ray was a high liver. He has a wife and two children. * A Liny ior a vuuureiice. Louisville, Dec. 4.—The conference between the Louisville and Nashville officials and employes will not be held until next Saturday, Dec. 9. This de cision was reached at a meeting between Chiefs J. A. Johnson, of the switchmen; E. W. Eumas, of the trainmen, and W. O. Pettibone, of the engineers, who are now in the city. The other committee men are expected to arrive soon. nw Carlin Party Safe. Portland, Ore., Dec. 4.—A dispatch from Lieutenant Eliot from Kendric, Idaho, states that his party and the Car lin hunting party, which was lost in the Snow, have arrived safely. Forgot Ills Dinner. A man 81 years old, so interested ir iris work as to forget to go to dinner and so vigorous as to suffer no harm from tin deprivation, is to bo congratulated. Tin is the report that comes from Mr. Wai ter Nichols of Farmington, who has beci surveying in the woods the past month, and whose accuracy in such work is sc great as to be never questioned by the judges of the supreme court.— Lewiston I Journal. CHARGES. One Case Being Tried in a Mixed up Affair. WEAVING A TAGLED WEB. Big Sales Day—What is Going on at the New Court House. Justice Court was held yesterday in the city court room. The entire afternoon was taken up with the case of John Smith vs. C. H. Harts horne, a suit for $26.59 claimed to be due on logs furnished Hartshorne by Smith. Max Meyerhardt represented Smith, and Dean & Smith are for Hartshorne. Some Very peculiar and interesting side issues have been the result of this suit. It seems that Hartshorne bought the the logs from Smith and that night they wore stolen. Hartshorne claimed that Smith was the guilty party, and not only refused to pay for the logs but tcok out a warrant against Smith for larceny. The case was tried by a justice of the peace up about Aimuchee, and the warrant dismissed. The next step was made by Smith who entered suit for the amount he claimed due on tbe logs, and also a suit for $lO,- 000 defamation of character. The first one of these suits is tbe one being tried, and will probably be finished today. But this is not all. Hartshorne went before tbe last grand j n y, and had an indictment found against Smith for larceny, and this, too, is to come up. It’s a tangled web they are weaving. Big Sale Day. Yesterday was a big sales day at tbe court house, and Sheriff Moore had all he could do. There were sheriff’s sales for tax, marshall's sales fur city tax, re ceiver’s and administrator’s sake —all conducted by the sheriff. Among the items was tbs receiver’s sale of the Cundell Furniture Factory— the building and ground—which was bougbtiu by the First National bank for $6 900 The Rome Foundry and Machine Works was sold under mortgage fi fas and was bought in by the creditors. Property of ihe late Dr. R. V. Mitchell was sold for admiuistratiou, aud was bought in by ths heirs for $8 090. Armin'! tire Court House. Deputy Sheriff Dalias Turner says tbe first mau fined $1 for spitting on the floor shall give tbe money to uncle Felix, the jmi tor. As a result Uncle Felix is keep ing a close watch. Tax Collector Blast had a busy day yesterday. Collections were go d. School Cdinmissioner Bridges has a neat effioe at the head of the stairs to the rear. HEARD FROM HONOLULU. Advices Received By a Sailin’ Vessel— Au Interview Repudiated, Post Townsend, Wash., Dec. s.—Tbe b irkentine K ickitat, Captain Cutler, ar rived yesterday from Honolulu, with ad vices to November 20, four days after the steamer Alexandria sailed fur San Fran cisco. In an interview published in the Even, ing Star, Minister Willis is repotted to have said: ‘■You are authorized to state that no change in the present situation will take place for several weeks. I brought with me certain instructions from the United States government on tbe Hawaiian situ ation, but since my arrival contingencies have arisen, about which neither tbe United States government nor myself were aware when I left Washington. “I have thought best to submit these matteis tu Washington before proceeding further to carry out my original instruc tions. No one need fear trouble, and no lawlessness will be permitted.” This statement gave the annexationists much satisfaction, and the royalists were much disp'eased. Ou account of the many rumors current of the contemplated action of the queen’s supporters, tbe pro visional government found it necessary to keep two companies of soldiers under arms for several night’s after the Ala meda sail< d. Continuing, Minister Willis said: ‘‘l mean that until the time comes for me to carry out my intention, the peace aud good order of this community will be kept undisturbed iu the interest of humanity, aud that any attempt made by any parson or persons to make trouble wi 1 be promptly checked and punished. You may put the matter more plainly and that, even if the provisional government discharged all its troops today, no law lessness would be allowed for one moment under the present situation of ass airs. “The whole Hawaiian question is now in abeyance, and nothing that the news papers can say or do will alter this state ment one iota. I make this statement on my own responsibility aud in the hope that it wi 1 allay the present excite ment. No one need fear trouble, and no lawlessness will be peimitted.” After this statement rumors began to fly about that the queen’s supporters wood make a final rally in her behalf. This orews of the United States men-of-war Philadelphia and Adams were held in readiness to be landed at a moment’s notice. The qeen’s advocates came out tbe next day with a denial of the Willis in terview, saying that he was misquoted and by inference give encouragement to the idea that Willis had or would receive an imperative order to restore tbe queen. Tbe newspapers containing Mr. Bloum.’a report had not reached tbe island when the Klickitat sailed. San Francisco, Dec. s.—The United Spates revenue cutter Corwin, sailed shortly before midnight last night. Her destination is a secret, but it is supposed she is going to Honolulu with instruc tions for Willis. It is reported that one of tbe sailors on tbe Corwin bad been bribed to take dispatches from Minister Thurston to President Dole. The captain of the Corwin refused to take letters from Consul Wilder, saying that be did not know where he was going. Washington, Dec. s.—The officials of tbe state department have received no advices from Hawaii by the barkentine Kiicktat, which arrived at Port Town send, yesterday from Honolulu. They are inclined to discredit and question tbe accuracy of the purported interview with Minister Willis in the Honolulu Evening Star. They say that it would have been improper for Minister Willis to have thus expressed himself, and they do not believe be did make tbe statements at tributed to him. This is is the only rea son advanc d for discrediting tbe re ported interview. The information that the carrying out of the president’s instruction had been delayed was evidently distasteful to tbe department, and unexpected by them. WADDY RELEASED. The Charge Against Him Was Withdrawn Yesterday. James Waddy, who was arrested on a charge of cheating and swindling, was released yesterday afternoon. Friends got up the amount due, and the case was settled by payment. HOKE SMITH’S LAW PRACTICE. Will Go to Messrs. Smith and Pendleton— The New Firm. Neat cards have been gent out from Atlanta, reading as follows: \ Atlanta, Ga., Nov. We have f irmed a partiierabi nrac'ice of law under the name (WWBMfe & Pendleton. We will take charge of in® practice of Hon. Hoke Smith and of Hoke aud Burton Smith, and will coutiune at >-ur present t ffi es, 101-2 South Broad. W. H Pope, E-q , is associated with us in the practice. Bubton Smith, J. T. Ph.NDLK.ToN. Judge Pendleton and Mr. Smith are both known over tbe state as lawyers of ability, and the new firm is sure to pros per. Mr. W. H. Pope, who is associated with them, is not only one of the most brilliant young men in the state, but is a careful and hard worker. He has a bright future, aud his many friends are sure that the splendid start be has made but foreshadows the high honors that await him in the future. THE WORLD’S FAIR Was Not Beneficial to the United States According to the Y. M. C A. Club. A very interesting and instructive de bate occurred at the Y. M C. A. Monday night under the auspices of the Y. M. 0. A. Literary Club. The question debated was, 1 \ Resolved—" That the World’s Fair wes beneficial to the United States,” and was c ecided in favor of the negative. The participants were Leonard G Todd and Clarence R. Davis on the affirmative and John W. Higgins and P. C. Fletcher on tbe negative. The subjict for next time will be, Resolved—“ That America justly be longs to the Red Man.” A Happy Marriage. Mr. John W. Dougherty and Miss Wil lie Mathis were married on tbe 3d inst, at the home of Mr. Warren Mathis, tbe father of the bride. The contiaoting par ties have many friends in this section, who wish them much joy. Care nt Lace Cartalus. • It isn’t good economy to let lace curtains get too dirty before sending them to the cleaners, for very often the dust settling in them rots them, and when put into the water they fall to pieces. The finer the texture the more liable this is to happen. A man in the business told me this. It is Well to have some one go up on a steplad ter and thoroughly whisk the upper parts ♦very month or so. That’s what I do, aid I believe lam paid for the trouble.— lolly Pry. Concentrated sun rays hsi e Deen used instead of caustic in cauterizing ulcers, old wounds and granulated eyelids. The application ! .s made by letting the sun rays shine through a biconvex lens upon the ulcer. This concentrated light is much superior to ordinary caustics In that the pain from its application passes away almost at once, and the rays have resides a healing, stimulating influence m the inflamed spot. In law phraseology the great lakes are z . included under tbe term "high seas,” and crimes committed thereon can be punished the same as crimes done upon the ocean. _ PRICE HVE CENTS. ROME’S INCREASE In Population Leads to More Money FOR THE CITY SCHOOLS. The County Board of Edcatton Met Yesterday—The Com missioners’ Report. The city of Rome gets $1,700 more for her schools from the state than last year. This is duo to increased population. All the connty gets $2,000 more than last year, all except S3OO of which stope in Rome. Last year the city of Rome re ceived about $2,900 from the state for school purposes. This year the amount is something over $4,600. This developed yesterday at a meeting of tbe county school board, which met in Commissioner Bridges office at the new court house yesterday afternoon. Those present at the meeting, bsides Mr. Bridges, were A. B. S. Moseley, R. B. Simms and C. P. Morton. The only matter of importance was the apportionment of the money for the coming year. The interesting part was the relative apportionment, Rome proper getting a little over $4,600, aud tbe rest of the Rome district getting about $3,510. Here is a condensed statement of tbe commissioner’s report as adopted: The Repo t. To amount of balance from 1892 $ 403.85 ToMUountofeeiriy money., 7.64 To amount of poll tax for 1893 3,056.11 Tu amount of Sta'e school Commis-i tens Warrant.. t 6 877.25—520 314.85 By amount of expenditure for 1893 $ 4.647.47 < ommissioners 550.00 Paid on note ior charts 3iAOO Paid for enumeration 319 <lB Paid for registers 60.00 Paid for postage, stationery and print- ing blar ks :-3,55 Pain on institute work 55.00 Paid commissioner for commissi, ners convention 9.00 Paid balance salaries of 1892 44 00 By amount paid teachers for 1893 13,873.23 Total $19,968 83 Balance on hand $ 3zl 02 On motion agreed to pay $25 to the Silver Creek school for seats on tbe con dition that the community raise $25 ad ditional for the same purpose. Oil motion ordered the commissioner tQjirepare an itemizsd statement of the fehnounts paid each teacher in tbe country a day as po-Bible and in The On motion A. B. 8. W. M- Bridges, Sec’y and Com. IT WILL BE DELIGHTFUL. The Old Fulks Concert to be Given Friday Night. A full rehearsal of tbe old folks’ con cert was held last night at the opera house, aud the program to be given Fri day night was gone through with. The program is varied, and includes reoitatii ns as well as musical features. Tbe singing will not only be by ladles and (gentlemen noted for their accom plishments and talents in this direction, but will be of a kind that appeals to the emotion of the people. Tbe old time favorites will be given in sweet melody, and in many instances will be| ren dered by those who sang them years ago. Suwanee River, Ole Black Joe, The Last Rose of Summer, Who’s Oat Knockin’ at the Outside Gate, Un le Ned, and many other old airs as familliar will be heard» It will be a charming entertainment from begining to end, aad no lover of the beautiful can afford to miss it, MANAGER ADKINS Resigns His Position With the Rome Gao Company- Mr. W. H. Adkins, who has for so long been manager of the Rome Gas Co., hsa resigned his position to take effect in a few days. The cause of the resignation lies in the fact that Mr. Adkins is also manager of the Postal Telegraph Co.j aud the double duties have become too great. Tbe Gat> company’s < ffice baa been moved from the one occupied by the Telegraph company to the postoffice building. It is said that Co). Childs will take tbe place as manager. Mr. Adkins.has filled the place to the satisfaction of all, and will continue makinz friends for the Postal Telegiapk company. ’No New Parliament. It is significant news that the govern ing board of the Imperial Federation league voted to dissolve at the end of ths year. The great scheme of bringing ths British colonies, especially Canada and Australia, into closer relations with the empire has been abandoned as unpopu lar and impracticable. The idea was to organize n new imperial house of parlia ment, in which the colonies should bo represented, but public opinion in the colonies themselves was either indifferent or opposed to the idea. Prominent men in both parties, including Rosebery and Salisbury, favored the scheme. Persist ent agitation and a flood of pamphlets, however, have failed to create any colo nial Sentiment in favor of closer intimacy with the mother country, feo the con cern will shut up shop.—New York Sun’s London Letter. Three busiueoa H mi aud a church were destroyed by fire at Lamar, Mo.