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CAPT. PRINTUP Wrlttes a Card About the City’s Affairs. TELLS OF MANY THINGS in the Past and Future—Some Matters Relating to the City’s Finances. .Editor Tribune. The frtqai-nt mention of my name to mayor and the positive assertion by my friends that my name will be used in this connection, prompts me to give my views as to the general policy of the ad ministration of city affaire. I will have served tbe city as council man six years April 1, 1891. I have dis charged the duties incumbered upon me to the very best of my ability, and if it i< the pleasure of my frietds to advance me to the high position of mayor, I shall endeavor to discharge the duties faith fully and honestly in the future as I have in the past. Rome’s growth and prosperity for the past few years, even under the depressed financial condition of the country, has bein astonishing. Even to the most doubtful ones it has grown into a thriving, bustling, busy city, with its t ousands of inhabitant, its block after block of substantial brick business houses and palatial residences have been erected, and within her borders are tbe homes of a refined, intelligent, cultivated, happy and prosperous people, with location such' as will lead to the coco usion that it is designed by nature as the site of a great city. Add to this the salu brity of her climate, and a more de sirable point for residence will be hard to find. The easy and natural drainage of the city contributes largely to this gratifying condition, and is a guarantee of its per petuation. With the completion of the seweragesysteA contemplated by the ci'y authorities, the sanitary condition will be unexcelled by that of any city in the . south. We will soon have abundant supply of | pure water upon completion of tbe new city water works about April 1, 1894; • there will then be ample water for all ■ manufacturing purposes and other needs of the city. Rome is a city of schools, having nu- i merons institutions of learning, some of which are of high grade. Our system of free schools, however, is the crowning feature in this respect, which places the elements of education within reach of the humblest child in our midst. Our gas and electric light system has been greatly improved and new exten sions are constantly being made, thus gradually covering the city limits, reach ing far out into the suburban portion. Our police department is well regulated, composed of competent and efficient men. Our fire department is well equipped, • and is one of the most substantial volun teer departments iu the state. Our financial condition and standing is most excellent. Tae present council even under the pressure of financial panic, have met promptly every demand made upon them, and much credit is due oqr efficient cleric, Mr. M. A Navin. x With our city in such an excellent con dition, we are circainly a prosperous peo ple. Let us therefore look towards the H sttftfWe.” The com ng two yeirs in qur city affairs will be of much m irairn-. portanoa than the t wo always more interesting to look forward than to turn and search for past history. If the pe >pto are left to themselves they will select men for offiiial positions who will act in peifect harmony with the ~ public heart. Taere should be no di vision amoag our ettiz iHsr-bat- tliey should all lace in the same direction. Do away with an! bury from sight all < jealousy and ap.te, all growling and faulr fiading. Work uo more for a few indi viduals, but all work together for a com mon prosperity and mutual benefit. Old feuds must be forgotten and individual and general prosperity and advancement occupy tbe whole ground. The mayor and council should do nothing" that would impede the growth qf the city. Each m&mber should give bis undivided attention to the welfare of the entire population. The good of the whole people should bo kept steadily in view—classes and combinations disre garded. 'f.otal taxable property of the city April, 18&3, was $5 050,200 The esti mated revenue was $103,100.00, of which $24,000 00 was applied to the new i wafer vorks. Leaving a balance of i $79,100 00 for general expenditure of city government. The bonded debt is now $294,400.00, PUT UP —tn glass vials, hermetically sealed, and _ always fresh—is the way Dr. Fierce’s Pleasant Pellets come. VEm When you take a pill it’s an • important point to have them ■ small provided they have A equal strength and efficacy, igj You’ll find what you want in W these little liver pills of Dr. Pierce’s. They’re put up in a better way, and they act in jafeggSr a better way, than the huge old-fashionea pills. What you want when you’re “nil out of sorts "—grumpy, thick-headed ae&Svßa a,ldtalc< ’ a R lrxim y viewli '°> jS&SgS tgj is these Pellets to clear up your jjygßn system and start your liver vO into healthful action. Sick SEEtSEa W Headache, Bilious Headache, rBWIEBa Constipation, Indigestion, Bil ■f 'ious Attacks, and all derauge- Kb naents of the liver, stomach fa bowels, are prevented, re- wk It* lieved, and cured. They’re the B cheapest pill you can buy, for W they’re guaranteed to give ■ ■ . satisfaction, or your money is M returned. You pay only for W the good you get. H- ZB. IPARKS COME S AZO V’S Great Clearing Sale TP ft ft 1/ TAI#I Oft Previous to dBUUA"IA AIN U ■ We bought most of our stock on a depressed market, when prices were lowest. We offer them in this sale for We do this to raise .money, therefore the cash only gets the?e prices. Nothing more than cost. Many Goods less than cost. Splendid Line New Fancy Woolens. • ’ I Here are some of our clearance prices: I lot assorted colors 32-inch Cashmeres, former price 25c; sale price : : : 17|c 3-4 Wave Suiting in gray and brown, made to sell for 124, reduced to : : : 7jc< 42-inch Mohait Stripes, a desirable suiting in splendid colors, reduced from 40c to : 28c 40-inch. all-wool and mixed Fancy Plaids, splen- did for waists, sale price, : : 31c 42 inch Fancy Plaids, splendid value, our price 42c 40-inch all-wool Serge, staple colors, worth 55c, reduced price : : : 43c Ten pieces colored Bengalines, wide stripes, sold from 85c to sl, your choice of weaves 52|c 54-in. Hop Sacking and all-wool Flannel, good colors, our price : : : : 50c Silks, Velvets and Trimmings, all at New York Cost. ‘ H. B. PARKS » Every department shares in this GREAT bushes. with an annual interest of $20,780.00. Os this bonded debt $173 890 00 are eight per cent, graded bond,, principal and in terest due July 1, 1896. Os these bonds $15,000.00 will have been refunded and paid as required under the sinking fund. Thefundiug of the balance of these bonds Jay 1, 1891, viz: $158,800 00 which have to be provided f>t by council of 1894-5 by an act of legislature autboriziag tbe issue of new bonds at a rate of 4 or 5 per cent. By thus refunding the graded 8 per cent, bonds at 5 per cent, inter* a after July 1,1896,wi1l be reduced $5,000.00 annually, would thus provide for the sinking-fund of the present water works 6 per cent, bonds. With the completion of the water works, I am inclined of the opinion that the income from water rents will idd largely to the city’s revenue, and after July j, 1896, will nearly, if not entirely, meet tbe entire annual interest on the bonded debt. There can be no doubt but that there slidukl.be an overhauling of the manner »f taxing properties in Rome. Some properties are severely taxed. while oth ers are not taxed enough. Burdens of taxation should be uniform. No prop erty should be taxed to death while oth ers escape, and while io justice is done to some, it should be righted. The coming mayor and council should pledge themselves not to increase taxa tion. I go farther and say rather than raise taxation, an honest effort should be made to reduce tbe rate of city t txes, and under no citcumstances should tie rate exceed one per cent., if possible should be less. With our increased ter ritory which has been annexed, seems to bear me out in this, and that our rate of taxation could be reduced and the city’s high financial standing finely malt* tained. Tbe license tax should be overhauled and I think more equally adjusted so the laboring classes could be less burdened in their daily avocations. Public improvements should be made but in a manner as would not work a hardship upon our citizens, build grad ually and permanept|y and aa will not make taxation a burden, and our laws should be such however, as would not retard tbe growth and progress of our city. It is impossible for me to cover the entire field, and I have herein britfly ex pressed, I think, living isspes. We should pitch everything for the good of Rome and her people that would push her to the front as one of the first cities of the laud. Encouragement sfiquld be extend ed to manufacturers to locate here in or der that employment may be our people. Every department of the city government should work in harmony with a pure, clean administration look ing to the absolute good of our city. The next two years will bring prosperity and good cheer to us all. Yours truly, John 0. Pbintup. THE HOME TKIBUNK. SUNDAY MOBNING, JANUARY 7. 18114. Qociety. One of the most brilliant social events in Rome’s history was the reception of Colonel and Mrs. Hamilton Yancey Fri day night complimentary to Mis Phinizy, of Augusta, and Miss Leavenworth, of Virginia. There is no more charming home in all these parts, and none more noted for lavish hospitality and elegant appointments. Colonel and Mrs. Yancey thoroughly underatrnd the art of enter taining, and they do so with a graceful and pleading manner that never fails to impress all guests. Thb acene Friday evening was brillian? in every way. Beautiful young women gowned and bedecked according to fash ion’s latest decree, fairy lights shimmer ing softly upon the fair faces and exqui site costumes, flowers in profusion lent their bright colors and shed their fra grance in sweet, odoriferous breaths, tbe strains of melodious music gently wafted from stringed instruments, and merry laughter and animated converse bespoke the happiness tnat reigned in ever heart. It was near midnight when the supper hall was thrown open, and here again was beauty of decoration and a spread of tempting banquet dishes that Epicurus of old might have called his own with pardonable pride. Every detail was on a most elegant scale, and not one incon gruity marred the tasteful arrangement of all parts. Many were present, and great was the pleasure experienced. The evening will long be remembered by th« guests, and it will go down in their his tories as a social event with which few can compare. Miss Phinizy has visited in Rome be fore, and her many admirers here wel come her return with great pleasure. She is one of Georgia’s fairest and | nost attractive young ladies, possessing rare tact that makes her universally popular. Miss Leavenworth is a pretty type of Virginia’s beautiful women, and pos sesses a wonderful amount of culture and refinement. She already made many admirers here, and tbe fair couple will be the recipients of much devoted atten tion during their stay. Mrs. Yancey was attired in black silk, yfith diamond ornamen 8. Miss Phinizy wore pink silk, with LaKranoe roses. Miss Leavenworth, green satin, with point lace and roses, Here is a partial list of the young people invited: Misses Carrie Clark, Rosa Clark, Addie Gammon, Olelie McWilliams, Nanelle McWilliams, May Patton, Julia Bayaid, Alice WcWilliams, Willie McWilliams, Mamie Rounsaville, Rose Woodruff, Eva ■ Any Cloak in our house at Per cent less than cost. Not a half dozen in 1 9 the lot carried over from last year. Your choice of BLANKET'S WPer cent less than cost, splendid stock of finej CALIFORNIA BLANKETS. Now is Your Chance To buy a supply of Table Linens and NapH EF“AT BBH YA ZA Worth of SHOES at actual cost in STOCKTAKING SALE. Worth of MILLINERY, bought £HH| selected carefully, all in this clearaßßßSH Camp, Mabel Seay, Susie Seay, MBS West, Minnie Rowell, Mattie fiß|»g Floy Rowe’l, Daisy King, Fouche, Pattie Gillhard, Eva Simpson. Sallie Simpson, EmMBB| Sadie Alexander, Leila Berry, Marshall, A Gerty Griswold, A Ayer, Line Spaiks, Muinie tie Berry, Addie Wright, Jefferson, Luiey, Simpson, Olive Terrell, Huth Eividge, Jackso’ Bi?'' '■ *"'.*** *':*i Eiith Gas ver, Ruth Edith Smith, Annie <. i a Rena Berry, Mary Berry, Eddie Magruder, Crowel Manley^Bf*'-I' Hoyt, Daisy Cneney, Mary West, Ga? trude Black. Annie Ewing Rodg- ers, Ava Ombarg, Mary Thomas, Annie NjrtomU '*•' -•*■’' k, ilei-sie B Siifll, M <■ SB Ro w n ill, Dick Harris, Nat Harris, Chas. P.uden> E. E. Bawsell, John Ramey, George Nixon, Pennington Nixon, Nick Ayer, Tom Woodruff, Chas. Cothran, Dick Cothran, Guy Cothran, Ed Dean, Albert Ewing, A. D. Hull, W. Huff, Park Har per, Will McKee, J. N. King, E F. Crouch, E. A. Colclough, Frank Wood ruff, Wm. L. May, Claude Jones, Will King, Will Norton, Sim Magruder, T. J. Simpson, Jobw Berry, Roy Berry, J. D. Gwaltney, Earnest West, Linton Smith, Alf Harper, T, R. Garliugton, R. P. Cox, C. A. Thornwell, Bernty Hall, George Bradford, O. P. Meaers, Claretce Wood, J. B. Nevin, J. H. O’Neill, R. W. Graves, A, F. J. H. Caldwell, R. A. Gwaltney, Roy Wes’, Fred Rounsaville, Walter Langford, Walter Fisher, Doughty Manley, Sam Gentry, Charley Gentry, Among the otfiers invited were: Messrs and Mesdames H. A. Dean, H. H. Battey, J. P. Cooper, Martin Graham, B. I. Hughes, W. T. Cheney, W. A. Patton, E J. Moultrie, C. B. King, C. N. Feather ston, R. D. Van Dyke. M, R, Emmons, C. J. K. Ingram, J. A. Rounsaville, C. E. Woodruff, W. T. White, J. T. Graves, C. M. Fouche, G T. Goetchius, J. W. Scott, J. B Carver, L. A. Dean, J. W. Ewing, S. W. Wright, Moses Wright, I J. Berry, W. H- Hide)l, Sam J, Powers, Harper Hamilton. J. J. Hamilton, N. H. Bass M. M. Pepper, Halsted Smith, J. H. Reynolds, Henry Hine, W. G. Cooper, Harry Rawlins, H. B. Parks, W. M. Gammon, J. L. Johnson,'C. Terhune, A. W. Tedcastle, J. W. Maddox, R. T. Armstrvng,-Jesßo McGhee, J. D. Turner, J. J. Black, H. M. Tanner, Capt. R. G. Clark, Mrs. G. B. Bayard, Mis. Rogers, Mrs. Euclid Johnson; Harris Best, Cap tain and Mrs. Tyler, Colonel and Mrs. Sam W. Goode, Mr. and Mrs. M. B. Tor- i’. r l e 17ch inat. They havSß® eral warm friends in the city, and are especially intimate with Capt. and- Mrs. A. B. S. Moseley. CITY REGISTRATION. Notice of Registration of Voters for City * Election. Official notice is hereby given that tbe books for the registration of city voters for the next municipal ejection are now open at the clerk of council’s office, at the city hall. All city taxes, fines, and all dues to the city must be paid before registering. The attention of city voters is called es pecially to the fact that the payment of taxes does not register voters in the city registration, but in addition to paying all dues to the city personal application must be made to the clerk. Attention of all city voters it ca led to this notice. Registration closes Saturday, Feb. 17, at 7 o’clock p. m. E ection Tuesday, March 6,1894. M. A. Nevin, dt Feb.l7 *Clerk of Council. Children Cry for Pitcher’s Castorla. Ten anarchists were arrested at Barce ien i and turned over to tbe military |for oourt-martial trial. Strength and Health. If you are not feeling strong and healthy, try Electric Bitters. If “La Grippe’’ has left you weak and weary, use Electric Bit ters. This remeday acts directly on Liver, Ston acb and Kidneys, gent'y aiding those organs to perform their suctions. If you are afflicted with sick headache, you will find speedy and permanent relief by taking Electric Bitters. One trial will convince you that this is the remedy you need. Large bottles only 50 cents at Curry's drug store. Tbe pope and the bishop of Tiraspol conferred on the condition of Roman Catholics in Poland. Black Goods—Always Seasonable. Never out of style. We quote a few prices: |36-inch Crocodile Suiting, formerly 40c. now , 28c 140 inch all-wool Henrietta, 3 shades of blacks, now 39c 40-inch all-wool French Serge, sold for 60c, sale * 4Kl4c Sold at Curry’ The body of W. fl. do but dissipated resident of was found with his throat cut in a cornß field near Lincoln, Neb. ' Mental depression, wakefulness, los! I manhood caused bv errors of youth or ! later excesses quickly cured by Magnetic Nervine. Guaranteed by D. W. Uurry, ; Rome, Ga. Stockholders’ Meeting. Notice is hereby given that a meeting of the stockholders of the Merchants i National Bank will be held at their bank- 1 ing room January 9:h, 1894, at ten o’clock, a. m. S. F. Magbudeb, ' ‘‘ Home, Ga., Dec. 9, 1893. Cashier. 12 -20-til jan9 All work and no play is impossible ! with an ac or. An operation or injections of carbolic , acid are extremely oang*-rous. Try Ja- I panese Pile Cure. Posnively guaranteed by D. W. Curry, Rcme, G i. Isn’t Editor Stead about ready to go! back home? Ostrich Feathers cleaned,; curled and died. Alson Kid i Gloves cleaned at Phillips’, • 69 1-2 Whitehall street, At-1 lanta, Ga. 11 7-tu th aal2m George D. Prentice was very popular! last Sunday. Ingleside Rktbkat.—For diseases s ; Women. Scientific treatment eed cure ' guaranteed. Elegant apartments for la-' dies before and during confinement. Ad j dress The Resident Physician 71 72: Baxter Court Nashville, Tenn. 8-22-d<fcw3m Tbe new year now begins to take in its I burroundinge. I Altirher Ti*- FOB MAYOB. JOHN J. SEAY! FOB COUNCILMEN, , First Ward.—Henry Harvey. Second Ward.—D. W. Curry. Thiid Ward.—J. L. Camp. Fourth. Ward.— Walter Harris. Fifth Ward. —Henley Hoskinson. To all Who Have Pianos Having secured all the tuning j ; Shoiter College and Conservatoj , Music, and being fully endorsed b| . Thompson and Prof. Fortin, and bl ' others, respectfully solicits your ] i.age. M. A . Gk<l Leave orders with E. E. ForbJ I Broad street. i 12-3-sun-lm, I CHEAP HORSE SHOjßli Cun be Had at White's Shop, Stable. I W. T. White has cut horseshoeing to 80 cents Other work iu proportion. BM «.«. _ - . Dissolution of The firm of Pollock & Me.(B||l| this day dissolved pai full consent, J. R. bought the entire interest lock, and will assume a*l J. L. PoiBBI 12-21-ts J. K Wanti d—A male j J. B. Porter, Silver Creek, 888 1