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VOL. VI. NO. 1.92 \ A NEW PARTY. The American League Is the Latest One Out. T.V. POWDERLY IS LEADER. The Birthplace of This New Faction Was in Phila delphia, Pa. Hew York, Jan. 5.—A special to The World from Philadelphia says: The year 1891 has already seen the birth of a political party. The new or ganization is known as the American league, and Wharton Barker is the chairman of its executive committee. Mr. Barker will be remembered as the editor of the American, as a financier and as the original Garfield man and the original Harrison man. Associated with Mr. Barker are Terence V. Pow derly, lately general master workman of the Knights of Labor; Henry Carey Baird, a publisher; Charles S. Keyser, a lawyer; James Campbell, Samuel Cav anagh and Michael Breslin, manufac turers, and Dr. Alexander Hurbert Phil ip Leuf and others well known to Phila delphians as labor agitators. The manufacturers of New England and the middle states are to be invited to join the league and help pay its ex penses, which are expected to be large. Mr. Powderly and other labor leaders are to stump the country, and the man ufacturers who join the league are to pay their salaries and meet all other ex penses. Like all other new political parties, this youngest child of Mr. Barker's brain is ambitions. The circular sent out by the executive committee of 90 members, who do not say they represent any per sons other than themselves, urges the prompt organization of local branches of the league “so that candidates for membership in the several state legisla tures, the.senate and house of represen tatives of the United States, and for president and vice-president, shall know what organized bodies of citizens de mand.” The executive committee publishes the demands in the shape of a set of resolutions setting forth the needs of the country in the way of legislation. In the first clause they ask for “legis lation that will check and prevent the aggression of concentrated capital; that will provide means to discover dishonest over-capitalization of corporations, and enforce penalties against such over-capi talization.” They want a “true protective tariff”— one that “will protect American labor against underpaid and degraded Euro pean and Asiatic labor, and secure to American citizens the American mar kets; extend American foreign com merce by adequate subsidies to Ameri can shipping; remove all protective du ties from imported articles which do mestic ‘trusts’ and combinations, crea ted to control domestic production.” The executive committee also demands “legislation that will establish on a per manent basis the unrestricted use of both gold and silver as money of the United States; that will admit to the mutts of the United States, tor coinage, silver bullion from Tfttaus <SF the United States ot America upon payment by the owner of a Seigniorage absorbing three fourths of the difference between the market (London) price and its value when coined; and that will admit for eign silver, only for coinage purposes, at a seigniorage absorbing all of the differ ence between the market (Loudon) price and its value when coined. External trade relations with coun tries having different soils, climates and products from this country “especially when they use both gold and silver as money, unrestricted in amount and upon an agreed ratio, thereby estab lishing an international trade league.” Legislation prohibiting the ownership of lands by aliens and the immigration of subjects or citizens of foreign coun tries, unless such immigrants intend to become citizens of the United States, and unless they can demonstrate that they hava not been of the criminal or pauper classes in the countries from which they have emigrated, is also de manded. Louisville Will Have a Change. Louisville, Jan. s.—For the first time in 86 years the postoffice at Louisville will be under control of a Democrat, Charles P. Weaver, ex-assistant post master, whose nomination has been sent to tne senate. Mrs. Virginia C. Thomp son daughter of Alexander Campbell, the founder of the “Camphellite” church, who held the office under both Hayes and Garfield’s administration, held over during Cleveland’s first ad ministration. The strong Campbellite church influence induced Hon. Albert S. Willis, now Minister to Hawaii, then congressman from this district, to en dorse her for reappointment under Cleveland. This endorsement cost Wil lis his seat in congress. HOWARD SENTENCED. He Gets Nine Years and a Month and 81,200 Fine and Costs. Jackson, Tenn., Jan. s.—The greater portion of a day was consumed by the defendant and his associate counsel in arguing the motion for a new trial. The defendant commenced speaking in the afternoon soon after the opening of the court and continued until Bp. m. The attendance was large and considerable interest was manifested. People were standing on chairs and other available furniture. When the defendant resumed bis speech the court addressed himself to Howard in the following language: I am constrained by all the considera tions that influence judicial judgment to state that 1 have not the slightest doubt as to the verdict of the jury. Taking all this evidence, I must say that I never saw such convincing evidence arrayed before a jury. Were lon a jury that had this case. ’ I would not hesitate one instant. The proof THE ROME TRIBUNE. plainly snows uiai Loe uewuuiuu is guim of carrying on a nefarious scheme. 1 will not go into this vast record of evidence to justify this judgment, as I might wound the sensibilities of the witnesses. I don’t propose to hold the defendant and his counsel to admission made in their argu ment, but they admit Ross, Moore and Le ger to be frauds. I can’t see any differ ence as to Howard’s business at Jackson, only in the methods of details. Having said that, I can’t say any more, and the motion for a new trial is overruled. The district attorney moved that the sentence on the defendant be pronounced, and after the court asked Howard the formal question if he had any reason why sentence should not be pronounced, Judge Hammond gave liim a term of nine years and one month with a fine of $1,200 and costs of the trial added, fixing the place of imprisonment in the Colum bus, 0., prison. The costs of the two trial will foot up in the neighborhood of $20,000. WILL REBUILD. Milledgeville Will Float Bonds to Replace the Old Capitol. Milledgeville, Ga., Jan. s.—Never before in the history of Milledgeville has her people been so enthusiastic as the rebuilding of the Middle Georgia Mili tary and Agricultural college. Since the burning, knots of citizens could be seen discussing ways and means, and the one voice expressed was that the college should be rebuilt. The trustees, with the assistance of President J. C. Woodward, have arranged ample quar ters and the college has reopened. The city council has ordered an elec tion for the issue of bonds. The election will be held next month and within three months there will rise in the sacred old walls a building which -will not only be an honor to Milledgeville but to the whole state. Barracks have been pro vided for the cadets and on next Monday an army officer, appointed by Secretary Lamont, will arrive with equipments and take charge of the cadets. Milledge ville appreciates the sympathy ex pressed for her sorrow throughout the state. An Editor Badly Beaten. Sedalia, Mo., Jan. 5., A second time within three days Editor J. West Good win has been beaten on the streets, this time by Dr. H. H. Woods, proprietor of the opera house here. This beating grew out of a horsewhipi>ing given Good win on Tuesday by three female mem bers of abu desque troupe, which The Bazoo roasted. Woods took the women’s part in court, thereby’ renewing the ill feeling. Later the two men met and Woods beat Goodw’in horribly, bruising him badly and fracturing his hip. Good win claims he was attacked unawares. His Second Great Sorrow. Chattanooga, Jan. s.—Another great sorrow has entered the home of New’el Sanders, a prominent manufacturer and politician of this city. While his 7-year old daughter, Dotie, was playing in the yard roasting potatoes in an open fire, which some young companions had built in the yard, her dress ignited and before the flames could be extinguished the lit tle one was fatally burned. Two years ago Mr. Sanders lost his eldest son by drowning. A Terrible Catastrophe. Union, S. C., Jan. 5. —A terrible ca tastrophe happened near here, on the plantation of Senator Glenn D. Peake, by which three persons were killed and five wounded, one mortally. It was caused by the bursting of the boiler of an engine used to run a cotton gin. The dead are: Thomas R. Jeter, Crouch, who recently came here from North Carolina, and an unknown negro. - ——xQons on Hreckuiridge. Louisville, Jan. s.—The AVoodfoxd Sun. one of the most influential papers in the Ashland district, contains an edi torial advocating the election of Hon. W. C. Owens to congress. The sun has heretofore been a zealous supporter of Colonel Breckinridge, but now declares that the Pollard scandal will destroy his usefulness in congress. Destructive l-'lre in Hot Springs. Hot Springs, Jan. s.—Just before daybreak fire started in the business dis trict and destroyed half a block of stores with a loss of $75,000, insurance $50,000. For a time fully $1,000,000 worth of property was threatened, but the fire men succeeded in checking the flames. Suit Agaiust the Port Royal. Charleston, Jan. 5.—A suit for fore closure of mortgage against the Port Royal and Augusta railway has been filed in the United States court here. The suit is brought by R. M. Ogden, of Missouri. Mrs. Lease Begins Proceedings. Topeka, Jan. s.—Mrs. Mary E. Lease has filed quo warranto proceedings in the supreme court against Freeborn, ap pointed by Governor Lewelling as her successor on the state board of charities. To Oppose Lindsay. Frankfort, Ky., Jan. s.—The joint Republican caucus has nominated Judge 11. 8. Finley, of Whitley county, for United States senator. Senator Lindsay will be re-elected next Tuesday. Constitutional Phase of Vaccination. Reading, Pa., Jan. s.—Counsel for a number of citizens who were fined for not submitting to vaccination argued on an appeal that compulsory vaccination is unconstitutional, because it is the en forcement of a mere scientific theory, in which all persons may not have confi dence. Decision was reserved. Need Troops io Maintain Peace. Rome, Jan. s.—Premier Crispi an nounced at a cabinet meeting that Gen eral Morra reports that order has been restored in almost every part of Sicily, but owing to the numerous centres of agitation, more troops will be necessary to avoid a repetition Os the late scenes of bloodshed. - KOMJSUA., SAIUuDAY MORNING, JANUARY 6, l o « 4 THE FAIR GROUNDS. Much Discontent Among the Foreign Exhibitors. sOMECHARGES PUBLISHED. The Fault of the Matter Is Charged Up to Govern ment Officials. Chicago, Jan. 5. —London Truth, in saying that chaos prevails at the World’s Fair grounds, is in the main correct. It is uow over two months since the fair closed, and exhibitors who were clam oring for cars Get. 31 are still waiting. The delays, disappointments and troubles are due to the intricate red tape systems enforced by the customs author ities and to the railroads. The custom house department is divided into bu reaus, aud exhibitors must take their turns _in passing through and around them. The customs force was not half large enough to handle the busi ness. Foreigners could not understand the red tape, and when they thought they were almost through, mistakes would be found in their invoices and they would have to begin all over again. The greatest delay to exhibitors has been caused by the government’s failure to provide enough inspectors to check up exhibits in bond. Many had to wait six and eight weeks. The railroads could not be relied upon, and as all the exhibitors made requests for their pack ing cases at the same time it was months before many received them. It is true that the Columbian Guard has vanished, but its place is taken by South Park policemen. The buildings are still under guard. Director General Davis says all exhib its will be out by Feb. 1. The South Park commissioners have possession of Jackson Park, and have accepted the buildings and the $200,000 offered by the Columbian Exposition company to remove the structures. When President Higginbotham read what Truth said, he exclaimed irritably: “There isn’t a word of truth in that whole thing, not a word, sir, not a word, It takes an Englishman to kick, anyway. They say we are slow in making ship ments, do they? Well, that is not our fault, but the fault of the exhibitors themselves. Here is an illustration. Down at the grounds there are 550 cars of goods of the German exhibit. Why don't they ship them? The cars are there, the goods are packed, and the railroads readj’ and willing to haul them to the seaboard, But the Germans are not ready. It takes figuring to dispose of a matter of this kind. In the first place all the cars must arrive at the same time at the Eastern port. There must be a sl»p in waiting there, and it must be the right kind ot a vessel for receiving the goods and also for their careful delivery in Germany.” "How about the complaints that.pur chasers are not receiving their goods?” was asked. _ , - “We have received complaints of that kind. As far as that is concerned, how ever, the local corporation is in nowise legally responsible for the safe delivery of purchased goods. Those who bought did so at their peril. From a standpoint ot courtesy, we have given the matter attention. The trouble lies between the exhibitor and the custom house authori ties. If an exhibitor sells one or two articles from a box he must pay tne duty on the entire contents. The result has been that the exhibitors have made great efforts to dispose of unsold goods, as the duty had to be paid anyhow. This, of , chased goods, but all such n'&mplaints will be righted in time, if they haxitiiot been already.” * ________ ll<«re la What Truth Says. London, Jan. s.—Truth publishes an article declaring that chaos prevails in the management, or ex-management of the Chicago Columbian exposition, and that unless some superior authority comes to the rescue the prospects of any British exhibitor getting his goods back safely are extremely remote. Forward ing agents say that it was fully three weeks after the closing of the exposition before they got possession of packing cases for goocts to be sent back to Eng land. It is reported that the Columbian guards were withdrawn Jan. 1, leaving the buildings free to looters. LIVE LY'TnTHE HOUSE. Mr. Boutelle and the Speaker Do Not See Things Alike. Washington, Jan. s.—There being no session of the senate, all public interest in congress was transferred to the popu lar branch and there was a large atten dance in the galleries when the house met. No sooner had the journal been read than Mr. Boutelle was on his feet put ting questions to the speaker as to what had become of his privileged resolution in relation to Hawaii. Speaker Crisp’s reply was not satisfac tory to Mr. Boutelle, who continued to press his point, and was finally ignored by the speaker, who recognized Mr. Catchings to present a report from the committee on rules. The report was read. It provides for sessions beginning at 11 o’clock; that immediately alter the call of committees each day the house shall go into committee of the whole to con sider the tariff bill; that general debate shall close Jan. 10; that the bill shall then be open to ameudent, and the previous question on the bill and amend ments shall be ordered at noon Jan. 25. Provision is made for night sessions and punting remarks. When the order was read, Mr. Bur rows, member of the committee on rules, raised the question of consideration, but the speaker decided that a question of consideration could not be raised against the report of the committee on rules. Mr. Boutelle said he would anneal from Z iuai aecision, put tne speaker aecitnea peremptorily to entertain the appeal. Mr. Burrows, however, proceeded to argue that, as the matter had not been specially referred to the committee on rules, that the committee was not au thorized to report a code of rules for the house. That point was overruled by the speaker, on precedents heretolore estab lished. That matter having been disposed of, Mr. Boutelle demanded that the speaker should inform him under what rule the speaker had declined to entertain his ap peal, and was told very pointedly that it was not the duty of the chair, on the de mand or request of the gentleman from Maine to furnish him with any informa tion. The Democrats applauded this re mark, but Mr. Boutelle persisted that it was his privilege to make the point of order. The speaker brushed aside this demand and put the question on order ing the previous question on the adop tion of the report of the committee on rules. On a standing vote there were n«t 138 affirmative votes and no nega tive ones. Then the yeas and nays were called. Tne yea and nay vote resulted in a disclosure of the absence of a quorum—• every Republican member declining to answer, an I one Populist, Bell of Colo rado, voting no. The result as announ ced, was, yeas, 169; nays, I—nine1 —nine less than a quorum. A call of the house was then ordered. The call of the house was responded to by 273 members, and then the ques tion whether all further proceedings un der the call should be dispensed with was put by the speaker, who announced the result as ayes, 147, nays, 49. Mr. Reed thought that the vote had better be taken up by tellers, and he and Mr. Catchings conducted the vote, which was summed as 135 to 10. As the vote did not require a quorum, further pro ceedings under the call were dispensed with. Another vain effort was then made to get an effective vote by yeiis and nays on securing the previous question on the report of the committee on rules. The second vote on seconding the previous question on the report of the committee on rules proved to be as abortive as the first—falling short of a quorum by 10. No Republicans voted, and the Demo crats only mustered 169. Asking Gladstone to Help. London, Jan. 5. —A petition bearing the signatures of all the captains en gaged in the navigation of the Atlantic during the last two years will be pre sented to Mr. Gladstone, asking him to arrange for co-operation with the United States in regard to the blowing up of derelicts. The Weather.' Washington. Jan. Aj p. m. Saturday. North South Carolina rain, t.;i; l i". -T- .. . ; B in th- esKltr.l l 11 wester h vimli-. < .<• a.ii.i Saturday, >ij.r mostly southerly. \\ ■.■ lovely with shower 1 -' I by fair, cooler. ' inc variable. Ib ,~i<■ rn ' ' I 1 ’ ■' 111 th" alone 1 b" A:l.iiilie northern j...r: i--’i. s-niih *'/. Alabama and Miss: >,igWjiaSjNiM by SlloWiT' ill til-- emit cooler vaiiai-le «,«■!>. IMPORTANT D'ECIW All Who Are Interested in InsirHMlH Will Read With Interest. New Orleans, Jan. s.—ln the civil district court Judge Monroe has ren dered a decision important to all i iter ested in insurance. The suit was entitled Stafg of Louisiana vs. Manson, suit are shipping cotton. TheynWyeusually within the past few years insured cotton, either wholly or in part, in foreign companies having no agents in and paying no taxes to the state of Louisiana. Judge Monroe holds that under section 7, of act 150, of 1890, which fixes and grades the licenses to be paid for the business of insurance, any person or firm residing in the state filling up policies and effecting fire or marine insurances, did, in fact, constitute themselves the agents of the company in which the risk was effected, the defendants are entitled to pay licenses the same as local insur ance companies. This decision will af fect many firms in New Orleans, and is of widespread interest. The case will be appealed to the supreme court. He Slept Sixty Hour*. Chicago, Jan. s.—Rev. P. E. Wilkin son, pastor of a south side Methodist church, did not feel particularly com plimented when he learned that Frank Wilson, a divinity student, had gone to sleep during the" prayer Sunday night and did not awaken until 6:30 Wednes day morning. Physicians began trying to awaken Wilson last Monday but they were unsuccessful. The young man is an exhausted condition after his nap, but will probably recover. Found Her Brother’. Body. Greenville, Ala., Jan. 5. —A young sister of George Farrer, a boy of 14 who has been missing since Christmas day, found his dead body in the woods with a gunshot wound in the breast. Farrer, with Irby McArthur, a negro of the same age, were out hunting together, and when last seen were quarreling. McArthur returned alone and has been silent since. He was arrested and put in jail upon the charge of murder. Forgery I. Often Employed. Washington, Jan. 5.—-The forgery of letters in cases of postmasters for ap pointment by the president is said at the department to be common. The post master general received complaint of the forgery of a letter relating to an appoint ment in a Missouri postoflice, the name of which is not divulged. BADLY EXCITED. I The Steamer Alameda Sends Out Some Startling News. DEMANDS A RESTORATION. The Government Was Prepar ing a Reply When Last Heard From. London, Jan. 5.—A despatch from Auckland, New Zealand, states that the American steamer Alameda from San Francisco via Honolulu has arrived there, bringing Hawaiian advices to December 22. According to these ad vices the greatest excitement is prevail ing iu Honolulu. A number of policemen who had been requested to bear arms in defense of the provisional government had refused to do so and had been dismissed from the government service. The dispatch fur ther states that Mr. Willis, the Ameri can minister, had written to the provis ional government declaring that they must surrender their office, as the United States had decided in favor of Queen Lilioukalani, who had agreed to grant amnesty to the men who had overthrown her government; to ratify the provision al government obligations and to govern the islands according to the present con stitution. The provisional government at the time the Alameda sailed was preparing a long reply to Senator Willis’ letter. The Commercial Advertiser, of Hono lulu, declares that the American con gress has taken the Hawaiian matter out of the hands of President Cleveland, and that the provisional government will not retire unless it is forced to do so. The paper held that the employment of force to depose the present government is not likely. WAR IN (HONDURAS. General Bonilla Was Successful Over His Enemies and Captured a Town. New York, Jan. s.—The Herald’s Managua, Nicaragua, cable says the town of Cheputeca, in Honduras, was captured Thursday at noon by General Bonilla’s army} aided by Nicaraguan troops. General Williams and several other officers were taken prisoners in this engagement and many men wound ed. The invaders will march at once upon Tegucigalpa, 11?-, ir : -Jut*P" J -. ’•tf’if *'» Ar V says that lie ders prevent any such gathering,if public/ though he confesses his inability to prej vent it if held in secret, or if held on a boat on the St. Johns river, or ijA the woods. Governor Mftchell is verjwuiet at present, and friends of the cluW say that a great pressure, political and •her wise, is being brought to bear on ijmi to let up. Phil Evans' Execution. Bardstown, Ky., Jan. s.—The trap that sent Phil Evans into eternity was sprung at 12:55 p. m. Before he died Evans made a full confession of his crime. His only excuse was that he was drunk. Death ensued in nine minute? In a speech from the scaffold he beggeu to be forgiven by God and man. Evans brutally assaulted Edna Hall, 12 years old. A Wife Slayer Hanged. Kansas City, Jan. s.—Martin Reed, colored, was hanged at 9:15 a. m. for the murder of his wife. Relief fur the Certificates. Washington, Jan. s.—The house com mittee on banking and currency dis cussed and ordered favorably reported the substitute introduced by Mr. Brow ley, of South Carolina, suspending the tax of 10 per cent on certain bank issues and clearing house certificates issued be tween August 1 and October 15, 1893 the stringency period. A DIVIDEND. World's Fair Stockholders May Get a Small Share Soon. Chicago, Jan. s.—The indications are that stockholders of the Columbian Ex position company will soon receive 10 per cent dividend on their stock. Ac cording to a report of Auditor Barring ton, there was on Dec. 1, $10,600,000 in capital stock. Os this amount $5,000,- was subscribed by the city of Chicago, , and the other $5,600,000 by individuals. In the December report there was an es timate that the net assets of the Exposi tion company would be about $1,765,858. Allowing for clewing uu the exposition 1 anairs it woma appear mat not more than 10 cents on the dollar could be re turned to the stockholder. One of the considerations which has deterred the I finance committee from making a recom mendation was the fact that if a divi dend of any amount were paid now it would interfere with the donations of stock to the Columbian museum. In accordance with the conditions of Marshall Field's gift of $1,000,000 to the . museum there should be donated to the trustees of that institution $2,000,000 of exposition stock and $500,000 cash subscriptions. The condition is not ful filled. A Young Man’s Suicide. Buffalo, Jan. 51—Sherman Jewett i Williams, grandson of two Buffalo mil. lionaires and a young man of much promise, shot himself through the heart. He was the son of Charles H. Williams, and 16 years of age. Hard Times at Harvard. Cambridge, Jan. s.—The hard times , have forced Harvard to retrench. No , tice has been given to six instructors i that their services will not be required ■ after the close of the current academic year. SUMMERVILLE GONE DRY- I And Mr. John S. Cleghorn is Elected Mayor. ■ Special to The Tribune. Summerville, Ga., Jan. 4 —Summer ville’s election tc-day resulted in favor i of John S. Cleghorn as mayor, and a dry . council. Our city will be dry after November 6 , next, so voted by a majority of twenty three. Coming Home From China. ' Atlanta, Jaa. 5. —Miss Laura Hay good, who went to China as a missionary several years ago, is coming home to spend a year. She is now in Shanghai, China, and a , letter has been received from her saying that she will return to Atlanta as soon as i it is safe to cross the ocean, which will , be about April. A vacation of one year has been al lowed her, and she will spend it with her friends in Atlanta. A SMOOTH FORGER. He Makes Government Notes With Pen and Ink. There is a very wi'h his i 1 skill he displays lion that if he devoted honest employment, he would untMM| ediy make more money. ■ THAT ADVERTISING CAR. It Is Attracting Attention Wherever It Appears,; Messrs. Clark and Land are “doing” ■ Georgia with that North Georgia Adver r cising Car before their departure north. I The car was the toast at Augusta I where thousands of visitors at the expo sition saw its exhibits and admired its beauty. It is now at Athens and is being viewed by people of that pot tion of the state. It is attracting attention through out Georgia, and is a drawing card wherever it appears. It will reach Cedai townnext week—Cedartown Standard. A CHARMING AFFAIR. The Reception Last Night at Colonel Yancey’s. The reception of Col. and Mrs. Hamil ton Yancey last night complimentary to Miss Phinizy, of Augusta, and Miss Leavenworth, of Virginia, was a bril liant affair. It was largely attended by , the society folks, and a delightful time I was experienced by all. t It is a charming home where hospi tality reigns, and the hostess and hei , friends entertained in a most gracelu manner. It was a brilliant occasion, and one that will be long remembered by those present. , i Springfield, Paoiia, Decatur ad Bloomington made bids for the location t of the Illinois state fair. ( ———» Mrs. Helton Colton, formerly a dress maker in St. Louis, is suing for a divorc* a from Arthur Colton, in Denver. ( PRICE hIVE CENTS. ; HE IS DEAD. 1 - Arnie Goetchius Passes Peace -5 - fully Away. ’ ! THERE IS DEEP SORROW i E in Rome, and Deep Sympathy l for the Bereaved Ones. Arnie Goetchius is dead, > And many were the hearts that beat ■ in sorrow yesterday as the sad news i was qutckly carried over the city. A strong, manly youth of bright intellect and high character, it seemed hard that he should be thus cut down, but from those upon whom the blow falls with greatest force goes up the cry “Thy will be done.” i After days of suffering the end came yesterday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock. His father was by his and gently the spirit took ite High and better. The news was c ° )by a telegram from Dr. jy. S. Cothran, who to the family. The burial will occur today at Da vidson. The sympathies of all go out to the bereaved ones, and deep is the sorrow in many homes today. Arnie was a splen did young man, and it will be .hard to fill the void caused by his death. RAILROAD CASES Tried Before Special Master B. H. Hill, ot Atlanta. Two interesting suits against the E’ T. V. & G. railroad were in progress at the court house yesterday, before Mr. B. H. Hill, special roaster appointed by the federal court. One was the case of Roser Joiner, who was killed out near Atlanta Junction last February. The suit is for §IO,OOO. The other is that of Burrel Collins, who sues for $5,0 0 for io janes receive - ’. Messrs. Dean, Ewing and Vandiver represent the plaintiff, and Messrs. Shu mate, Maddox andifat Harris the rail road. Neither ca>ie was concluded yes terday, and c ntipued in Atlanta. Hugo's Os the I'eople 1 Yon Don't Reece Miller has returned from r don county. Ben Watts was up from Cave Spring ! yesterday. Judge Joel Branham'spent yesterday in Atlanta on business. Mr. W. L. Hickman, of Cedartown, spent yesterday in the city. Mr. J. O. Hardwick, of Cedartown, spent yesterday in the city. Miss Addie Estes, of Rome, is visiting her aunt, Mrs. E. D. Estes, in East Ce dartown.—Cedastown Standard. Mrs. J. H. Reynolds is in Philadelphia with her little daughter and Huger and Will. The boys are attending college in New Jersey. Says the Cedartown Standard: J'nnie Neel returned Monday home in the Kill City after a weok^t^- v 's to friends iu this city during the ho®HHn J. B. Xe”in will spend today lanta. He goes to s’aiid his tion as a lieutenant in the malitia. Ho will then receive mission as second lieutenant of th®gg||g|| Light Guards. The Mexican government is to build a telegraph tine from del Norte to Juarez. The pirls who licked J, West at Sedalia were bound over on of felonious assault,